MGEC is very proud to have awarded Julian Klemann, Joey Stam and Erik DeSmith the Family Member scholarships; we want to do our part to encourage students to pursue engineering as a rewarding profession. As a bonus both Erik DeSmith and his father Steven DeSmith were in attendance to accept the award. Aaron Hinz was awarded the Connie Minetor Memorial Scholarship and Corey Mathisen was given the Distinguished Citizenship Award. Chad Kolstad was given the Golden Slide Rule Award. Click here to learn more about the Scholarship & Awards. ... Read More >>
Newsletters
2023 Golf Event Results
Thank you to all of the golfers that participated in our annual golf tournament. We were fortunate to have beautiful weather which contributed to the fun day everyone had. Events like this are a great opportunity to network, meet people, and rejuvenate. Thank you to Hiway Credit Union and WSB for sponsoring the event. Here are how the teams fared for the day. ... Read More >>
MGEC Election Candidate Notice
MGEC is guided by an Executive Board. Each year about half of the positions on the board are up for election. Nominations will be received through October 28, 2023. To express interest in a position on the board, complete the application, send it along with an email to mgec@mgec.org with your name and position of interest. Only full members can serve on the board. If you’re not a member, there is still time to join, run, and or vote. You can join MGEC anytime by completing the membership card. To get the card, contact Donna Blackwell at donna@mgec.org. Learn more about MGEC. MGEC has ... Read More >>
Sticking with it Paid Off
After years of grumbling and questions, the Minnesota Department of Heath decided to end their practice of requiring receipts for meals reimbursement. Thanks to Fernando Nacionales for listening to employees and speaking out when the issue was raised in a Meet & Confer between MDH management and MGEC! Thank you to MDH leadership for taking a new look at an old issue. The amount of meal reimbursement is still too low. But it’s being discussed in bargaining this year and increases are expected. ... Read More >>
Market Rate Compensation Support
The Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association sent a letter to Governor Walz and MMB that states, “urging you to consider the need for higher salaries for engineers at the Department of Transportation.” The need for skilled engineers (Surveyors and specialist) in several agencies is critical to the success of many facets of our state economy, infrastructure and the work of other organizations. ... Read More >>
MGEC Executive Board Elections
Nominations have started to come in for MGEC Board positions taking office January 1, 2024. Terms are two years for positions other than Vice President. Open positions include VP, Treasurer, Director (4 positions). Experience on the Board provides participants with valuable insight to the governing process of MGEC as well as the management process within state agencies. Nominate yourself by completing the Application or sending an email to mgec@mgec.org. ... Read More >>