Welcome to
The Engineers' Club of Memphis
About the Engineers' Club of Memphis
ORIGIN: The Engineers' Club of Memphis, organized on May 8, 1914, is a nonsectarian, nonpolitical, and nonprofit society whose objectives and purposes are to promote the educational and professional improvement of its members, to advance the field of engineering in its several branches, to make available to the general public technical and scientific information and knowledge, and generally to aid in the solution of public questions involving engineering and scientific problems. In the furtherance of these goals, the Club strives through its various committees to develop and plan ongoing educational programs, seminars, symposiums, professional tours, and other technically oriented meetings, events and projects.
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OUR MISSION: It is the mission of the Engineers' Club to promote the educational, social and professional advancement of its members; to assist community leaders, civic organizations and public agencies by providing advice on and giving support to issues which benefit the Memphis community and to acting as liaison between the Club's many affiliated societies.
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MEETINGS: We are excited to offer weekly luncheon meetings currently held via ZOOM every Monday (see link below). The meetings begin at 12:00 PM and the presentation begins at approximately 12:10 PM. Keep an eye out for the occasional in-person meeting.
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PHILANTHROPY: Since 1914, the Engineers’ Club of Memphis has committed itself to furthering the development of the local engineering community in Memphis-Shelby County and the Mid-South. As part of that effort, we continue to financially support many local engineering activities and students through grants, scholarships and donations. These include scholarships for engineering students at Christian Brothers University, the University of Memphis, and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, support of the annual Engineers Week Luncheon and annual Memphis Joint Engineers Council (MJEC) Student Contest, as well as our weekly professional development presentations, among others. We also support active STEM programs at the local high and middle schools. In addition, we make memorial donations to the charity of choice for our deceased members and it is often to their alma mater. Over the past decade, the Engineers’ Club of Memphis has distributed over $70,000 in grants, scholarships and donations. We plan to continue all of these efforts in the future and look to expand them as our means allow through increased membership, sponsorship support and other donations.​
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NEWS AND MONTHLY PROGRAMS
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Hero Honored​
Memphis hero posthumously awarded the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment Bronze de Fleury Medal
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 8, 2025 – Today, on the 100th Anniversary of Mr. Tom Lee’s heroism, saving 32-people from the waters of the Mississippi River after witnessing the steamboat M.E. Norman sinking, he was posthumously awarded the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment’s Bronze de Fleury Medal.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District Commander Col. Brian D. Sawser presented the posthumous award to two of Mr. Lee’s descendants—great-grandson Mr. Jonny Williams and great-great-nephew Mr. Terry Watts. The medal presentation took place at the Tom Lee 100 Anniversary Ceremony hosted by the Engineers’ Club of Memphis and held at Memphis Light, Gas, and Water Division Administrative Building located in downtown Memphis.
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During the presentation Col. Sawser said, “Mr. Tom Lee’s heroism and selflessness on May 8th,1925 exemplify the types of actions this medal was meant to honor. His actions on that day, no doubt, meet the highest ideals of the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment, making him well-deserving of this honor.” Col. Sawser further remarked, “The de Fleury medal recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a high degree of professionalism, competence, and dedication to the Engineer Regiment. It serves as a testament to the recipient’s positive impact on the Engineer Regiment and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.”
The de fleury Medal is named for French engineer François-Louis Teissedre de Fleury who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. The Continental Congress appointed de Fleury a captain of engineers, and he quickly proved himself through courage under fire. On October 1, 1779, de Fleury was praised for his valor by the men who penned the Declaration of Independence and who later signed the Constitution. For his intrepid behavior, the Continental Congress ordered that a medal be struck in his honor.
The citation for the Bronze de Fleury Medal presented posthumously to Mr. Tom Lee reads, “For exceptional bravery in the face of extreme danger. On May 8, 1925, Mr. Tom Lee demonstrated extraordinary heroism while witnessing the tragic sinking of the Corps of Engineers vessel M.E. Norman. His selfless actions saved the lives of 32 individuals and exemplify the highest standard of bravery and reflect great credit upon himself and the ideals of the Engineer Regiment and the United States Army.”
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KENNETH WILLIAMS
Chief, Public Affairs Office
Memphis District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers​
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2026 ECM Grant
The Engineers' Club of Memphis (ECM) is reviewing the 2026 grant applications and will announce recipients in February.
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Engineer Week Kickoff Luncheon
Save the date: This year’s Kickoff Luncheon will be on Wednesday, February 18. More Information to follow.
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Training Opportunity
The University of Memphis CfIA is hosting an Instructor-Led training session on vulnerabilities in energy systems and mitigation measures at the University of Memphis FedEx Institute of Technology (FIT) Building Fishbowl (Room 203/205). The training is available for in-person attendance only and is scheduled for 9AM - 4PM (Central Time) on January 30, 2026. Please call 901-678-4271 or see the attached flyer for
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Professional Development Opportunities
If you would like to help develop the Engineering Profession in the Memphis Area, join the Club Leadership team.
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We are always looking for new Directors to serve the club and our members. If you're at all interested, please shoot us an email at ECMclub1914@gmail.com.
If you or someone you know are interested, send an email to ECMclub1914@gmail.com we’ll find the right spot for you.
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WEEKLY ECM MEETING
To join the weekly Monday meeting via zoom CLICK HERE
Meeting ID: 833 6163 3171
Passcode: 140319
February 2026 Programs Sponsored by MLGW
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Darryl Tomlinson PE, this Month’s Program Director, works as a Project Manager at CDM Smith, following a fifteen-year career in Water Engineering at MLGW. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from the University of Memphis. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Tennessee, Alabama, and Arkansas, and a certified Project Management Professional. He spends his free time with his wife, Sally, and their two children.
February Programs:
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February 2: Brent Johnson, CDM Smith: “Pipeline Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation Time Saving Measures.” PDH
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February 9: Aaron Rogge PE, CDM Smith: “Keeping Up with Capacity: The Franklin Capacity Tool.” PDH
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February 16: President’s Day. No Meeting.
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February 23: Zac McGinnis, Steam Operations Manager, Virginia Transportation Museum: “Restoring a Classic Steam Locomotive: Norfolk & Western 611,” PDH
UPDATED JOB BOARD PAGE CLICK HERE
Monthly Board meeting link click here
Why Join Engineers' Club of Memphis?
Professional Development Opportunities
Networking with Other Engineers
Access to
the Latest Engineering Advancements
Leadership Opportunities within the Club
Community Involvement and Service Projects
Discounts on Engineering Conferences
and Workshops
