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.
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.
NEWS AND MONTHLY PROGRAMS
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NEWS
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ANNUAL ECM CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
FRIDAY DECEMBER 12, 2025
RSVP INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
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When: 12/12/2025, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
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Location: Coletta’s Italian Restaurant
2850 Appling Rd.
Memphis, TN 38133
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RSVP: Please RSVP by Friday, December 5th.
Reservations can be made through
Pam Thayer pam@srce-memphis.com
Cost: $25 Per Person
Payments must be made via PayPal (there is a small fee):
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=4GQEYPNEKLM5C
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Buffet Luncheon that comes with a Salad,
choice of Lasagna or Chicken Alfredo, Rolls and Dessert!!!​
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If you do not have PayPal and need to send a check, please make checks payable to the Engineers’ Club of Memphis and mail to:
Engineers’ Club of Memphis
PO Box 770002
Memphis, TN 38177
Spouses and Guests are encouraged to attend.
Spouses of deceased members are guests of the Club.
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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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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
November 2025 Programs Sponsored by bodine.
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Mark Sporer PE, this Month’s Program Director, currently works as a Lead Engineer at Memphis Light Gas and Water Division. He earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University Memphis and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Tennessee. Mark began his career at MLGW in 2011 as a Bulk Planning Engineer. His current responsibilities include medium voltage cable and cable accessories, underground construction standards and specifications, the 115kv underground transmission pipeline, underground materials testing and training, and various engineering studies.
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November Programs:
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November 3: Club Program Coordinator Mike Ellicott: “America’s Unknown Soldier.”
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November 10: Elizabeth Hayes, Power Systems Engineer with Nucor Steel Memphis: “Steel Mills: A Demanding Load.” PDH
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November 17: Dr. John Lonnquest & Jonah Bea-Taylor, USACE History Office: “Transforming the Federal City: Army Engineers in Washington, 1791-1963.” Tentative, Pending End of Government Shutdown PDH
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November 24: Nathan Ray PE, Supervisor of Safety Engineering & Compliance for MLGW: “MLGW Arc Flash Hazard Assessment Overview.” 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
