Richard T. Porter, P.E. represented the local NH Geo-Institute Chapter at the American Society of Civil Engineers national Geo-Institute summit held in St. Louis in July 2011.
The summit brought together over a hundred geo-professionals from all across the nation. During the summit, participants formed multiple task forces and spent much time and energy discussing existing programs and brainstorming new ideas. Topics discussed include:
- Increasing membership through growing local G-I chapters.
- Improving member benefits.
- Increasing collaboration between local G-I chapters
- Increasing student participation