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Darren Dickenson Elected to MnSPE Board of Directors

MnSPE is the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers, the only association in Minnesota dedicated to serving licensed Professional Engineers and those on the licensure track. MnSPE provides resources and value to members and the community through education, outreach and advocacy.  MnSPE is one of 53 state and territorial societies of NSPE.   MnSPE is the only organization in Minnesota focused on the needs of licensed Professional Engineers and those on the licensure track in all disciplines and all areas of practice. MnSPE is a  voice with the Minnesota legislature and other governmental decision makers, advocating for the positions of PEs and the ethical standards upheld by PEs.   The Board of Directors along with the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors provides the leadership for the MnSPE and Darren Dickenson has been elected to serve a two (2) year term from June of 2012 to May 2014


SME Conference Dave Olheiser & Mark Whims recently attended the Minnesota Chapter of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) trade show and conference in Duluth, MN April 17th and 18th. The trade show had 183 exhibitors and also included education training sessions covering environmental, equipment maintenance & design, safety, geology, and iron ore processing. It was a great opportunity to network with engineers from mines and also contractors.
Business Journal Top 25
VAA, LLC has been named one of the top 25 engineering firms in the Twin Cities for 2012 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

GEAPS Exhange 2012 Record attendance (2,700) and a record number of exhibitors (275) created an exciting atmosphere for this year's show. The VAA booth generated lots of activity. Pictured above: several of the VAA Principals are visiting with Dwight Spears. The Minneapolis Convention Center hosted the event, making it easy for many of the VAA staff to attend and visit with clients and vendors.
VAA Hoops
The VAA basketball team wrapped up its inaugural season on January 9, 2012. Each week they became more conditioned and meshed together as a team. The games were played at Armstrong High School. They are already looking forward to next year's season.