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Professional Affiliations

As you prepare to enter the world of a professional engineer, it is important to build strong networks. Here are a few local and national connections that can benefit you as you build your professional relationships.

Engineering-specific organizations and Business Professional Networking

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Student Section

Boise State Mechanical Engineering Club

Professional Chapter

Treasure Valley Chapter
Secretary: Tony Clark – Power Engineers (tony.clark@powering.com)

National Office

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

Snake River Chapter

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) – Snake River Chapter
Typically meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month on an alternating schedule
Breakfast/lunch meetings usually held at the Washington Group Plaza Executive Dining Room (720 Park Blvd., Boise, ID)

ASSE National Office

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
520 N. Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 699-2929

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

Idaho Chapter

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) – Idaho Chapter
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month – 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Usually meets at the Idaho Power Headquarters Building (1221 W. Idaho St., Boise) unless noted otherwise

ASHRAE National Office

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
1791 Tullie Circle, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 636-8400

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

AIAA – Pacific Northwest Region

AIAA National Office

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
12700 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 200, Reston, VA 20191-5807
(800) 639-AIAA (2422)

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

SAE National Office

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Though automotive is in the name, SAE deals in mobility engineering, including commercial vehicles and aerospace
SAE Headquarters, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096
(724) 776-4841

Boise Young Professionals

Chapter Info

Boise Young Professionals
Boise Metro Chamber
1101 W. Front Street, Suite 100
Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 472-5213
Contact: Karyn Stuart, Director of Leadership Programs
BYP@boisechamber.org

Rotary Club

President: Beth Markley
Meeting Location:  Historic Hoff Building, Crystal Ballroom
Meeting Day and Time: Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Webpage: www.rotaryclubofboise.org/

Boise Centennial Rotary

President: Sakena Lesmeister
Meeting Location: The Riverside Hotel
Meeting Day and Time: Thursdays at 7:00 AM
Webpage: www.boisecentennialrotary.org/

Boise East Rotary

President: Shari Stroud
Meeting Location: Smoky Mountain Pizza and Pasta
Meeting Day and Time: Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
Webpage: portal.clubrunner.ca/6042

Boise Metro Rotary

President: William Ellsworth
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Meeting Day and Time:  Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Webpage:  boisemetrorotary.org/

Boise Southwest Rotary

President: Ric Gale
Meeting Location: The Riverside Hotel
Meeting Day and Time: Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
Webpage: boisesouthwestrotary.org/

Boise Sunrise Rotary

President: Laura Brown
Meeting Location: Riverside Hotel
Meeting Day and Time: Tuesdays at 7:00 AM
Webpage: rotary5400.org/clubInfo/boise-sunrise

More Idaho Locations

Club Directory & Contacts: rotary5400.org/clubdirectory