Welcome to The
Engineers' Club of Memphis
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WEEKLY ECM MEETING
To join the weekly Monday meeting via zoom CLICK HERE
Meeting ID: 833 6163 3171
Passcode: 140319
About the Engineers' Club of Memphis
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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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NEWS
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New Year Board Meeting​
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The ECM board recently gathered for the annual "passing of the gavel" meeting at Mugshots in Collierville. Among other business, the board gathers at the beginning of each year to establish new directors, assign months for programming, and decide on grant/scholarships. Below are some photos from the event.
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2026 ECM Grants Awarded
The Engineers' Club of Memphis (ECM) recently met and we are excited to share that the following applicants received a $1,500 grant award:
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Memphis Joint Engineers Council
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Center for Disaster Recovery and Resiliency (CDRR)
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EERI Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) Student Chapter
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West TN STEM Hub
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Memphis University School
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National Society of Black Engineers (Memphis Chapter)
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Each organization which receives an award is expected to provide a short, five-minute presentation on how they used the funds at the first meeting in December. If your organization would like to be considered next year, please be on the lookout for the 2027 application which should be posted this November.
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2026 ECM Scholarships
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This year the ECM is proud to share that it plans to award $1,500 scholarships to the following schools:
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The University of Memphis
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Christian Brothers University
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The University of Tennessee (Knoxville)
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Please note that from our club's "Service Functions" category these grants and scholarships represent the Club's Financial Contributions to Universities and Engineering related organizations and totaled $16,015 (highest ever).
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Engineers Week
Engineers Week: February 22 – 28, 2026 Theme: Transform Your Future
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Updates below:
2/13/26 Student Contest first round judging start date
2/19/26 ASCE West TN Branch Meeting registration deadline is Wednesday, February 18
2/26/26 Engineers Week Banquet Location: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1695 Central Avenue
2/28/26 MJEC Engineers Week Student Contest Championship will be Saturday, February 28
2026 MEMPHIS-AREA ACTIVITIES
Memphis-Area Joint Engineers Council (MJEC) website: https://mjecm.org
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ENGINEERS WEEK LUNCHEON INFO
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – Engineers Week Kickoff Luncheon
(In-person only, limited to 50 attendees)
Luncheon at 11:30 AM, Program at 12:00 PM
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Training Center, 4949 Raleigh-LaGrange Road near Covington Pike
Keynote Speaker: Jeff Gatlin, PE, LEED
Utilities Manager, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Cost: $18 via PayPal (total will be $19.16 with the service charge) or Check at the door payable to Engineers’ Club of Memphis or exact Cash at the door. If you agree to pay at the door but do not attend, check can be mailed to: Engineers’ Club of Memphis, PO Box 770002, Memphis, TN 38177.
Reservations: Email Renee Stoll rstoll@fisherarnold.com with name(s) of attendee(s). In reply to your reservation, you will receive an email with PayPal payment link and a boxed lunch menu from One & Only Barbecue. Vegetarian options will be available. Menu selections are needed by Sunday, February 15.
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CONGRATULATIONS!!
The ECM is happy to share that our very own Rob Hunter will be inducted to the Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame. More details to follow on this.
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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.
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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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SYMPATHIES
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The Members of the Engineers’ Club of Memphis extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of ECM Life Member, Don Frazier PE, who passed away Sunday Feb 15, 2026, at age 90. Don graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 1957 with a BS in Civil Engineering. He joined Harland Bartholomew in 1958 where he worked on the design of Interstate Highways in the Memphis area, including the proposed design of I-40 through Overton Park. Don started working for Lehman-Roberts in 1961 as quality control engineer and estimator, became Vice President in 1971 and President in 1976. He retired from Lehman-Roberts in 2000. ​
March 2026 Programs Sponsored by Bodine
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President-Elect Billy Allen PE, our March Program Director, currently works as a Principal Substation Engineer with TRC Engineers, Inc. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Memphis, a Masters in Engineering Management from Christian Brothers University, and a Master of Engineering, Transmission & Distribution Engineering from Gonzaga University. He previously retired from MLG&W and from Burns & McDonnell in Houston. Billy is married and has four grown children (son, daughter, daughter, son) and 17 grandchildren. He enjoys traveling, going to the beach, reading, and playing the electric guitar.
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March 2: Allen Cox PE, Regional Director, DIPRA: “In Place Protection for Existing Cast and Ductile Iron Pipe – Cathodic Protection. PDH
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March 9: Dave Richwine: “Quieting the Boom: Eight Decades of Supersonic Sonic Boom Flight Research.” PDH
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March 16: Devin Rains PE, Civil Engineer – Water/Waste Water, Smith Seckman Reid, Inc: “Sandblasting to Final Coat: Rehabilitating an Anaerobic Digester.” PDH
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March 23: James B. Warberg PE, Substation Special Project Coordinator, MLGW: “Utility Construction Lessons Learned – Collierville Substation 83.” PDH
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March 30: Dan Schrader PE, Senior Electrical Engineer, Energy Storage, Black & Veatch: “Battery Energy Storage Systems: Utilities Grade BESS Overview and Texas Projects.” 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
