About the Post
Mission, Vision, Values
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), the premier professional military engineering association in the United States, unites architecture, engineering construction (A/E/C), facility management and environmental entities and individuals in the public and private sectors to prepare for—and overcome—natural and manmade disasters, and to improve security at home and abroad.
- The SAME Mission
“To promote and facilitate engineering support for national security by developing and enhancing relationships and competencies among uniformed services, public- and private-sector engineers and related professionals, and by developing future engineers through outreach and mentoring.”
- The SAME Vision
“To be a premier global engineering organization leading the professional and personal growth of all members in support of military readiness and development of solutions to national security challenges.”
- The SAME Values
- Integrity: Unwavering commitment to always do what is right, regardless of consequences.
- Patriotism: Support our national ideals and take pride in our country.
- Public Service: Recognize the critical contribution that public servants make in supporting the economic and environmental needs of the nation.
- National Security: Recognize the dedication of our national security team, comprised of the uniformed services, civil service and contractors, in defending freedom.
- Technical Competence: Deliver high-quality solutions.
- Excellence: Strive for the highest standards of performance in all actions, both personal and professional.
- Environmental Stewardship: Preserve, protect, conserve and restore our national resources through sustainable development.
| EDUCATION AND TRAINING |
Promote, enhance and reinforce the professional and technical competence of present and future
Post members through outreach, training and continuing education programs. |
| POST OBJECTIVES |
POST ACTIONS |
| PEFE/PMP Exams |
Coordinate and provide proctors |
| Engineer Education Events |
Assist in coordination and participation (CE credit for SAME luncheon) |
| Engineering Camps |
Sponsor one High School student |
| Peninsula Engineers Conference |
Assist coordination and hosting |
| RELATIONSHIPS |
| Foster inter-disciplinary, inter-agency, inter-service, international and public and private sector sharing of information, technology and business practices. |
| POST OBJECTIVES |
POST ACTIONS |
| Post website & Facebook Page |
Update and keep current; establish and use a Post Facebook page |
| Post Communication |
Quarterly email updates to membership, publish quarterly newsletter and submit Post articles to TME, SAME National, Morning Calm and other relevant organizations |
| Expand Korean local national involvement |
Recruit Korean Military engineering community, and leverage local Sustaining Membership resources |
| Sustaining Members |
Encourage increased participation |
| Mentor ROK Engineers to develop SAME type organization |
Mentor ROK Engineers to develop SAME type organization |
| RELEVANCE |
| Develop and conduct high-interest programs that inspire membership growth and active involvement of Post members. |
| POST OBJECTIVES |
POST ACTIONS |
| Increase attendance at monthly meetings/activities |
10 times per year / follow streamer criteria |
| Increase individual members and sustaining member firms |
Bring a fellow Engineer to a Post activity; publicize new Uniform and DOD Civilian Member rates; coordinate with FED CDR to promote SAME membership and attendance by USACE personnel |
| Increase Enlisted involvement |
Utilitze Senior Leaders to promote and encourage Enlisted involvement |
| Increase SAME involvement in FED Engineer days at DoDDs schools |
Coordinate with FED personnel |
| Scholarships Program |
Award minimum of one scholarship to a graduating High School student Send a Enlisted Engineer to regional/national conference Send at least one High School student to Engineer camp |
| RECOGNITION |
| Recognize internal and external accomplishments of Post members. |
| POST OBJECTIVES |
POST ACTIONS |
| Recognize Post and member achievements |
Develop an active recognition program |
| Recognize Past Presidents and departing Post leaders |
Procure and present awards at official activities |
| Participate in the SAME Streamer Program |
Collect data quarterly and win all three overseas streamers |
| Conduct meetings with organizations that have similar goals/objectives |
Synchronize meetings with Society of Comptrollers. Host meetings in 2ID AO (North Chapter) and at Southern locations (Osan/USAG-H/USAG-D) |
| Recognize members at meetings by their professional status |
Prepare name tags for meetings that include POST title and professional status |