ASCE NC Eastern Branch YMG invites you to come out to hit some balls and socialize! Whether you are an avid golfer or have never played before, Drive Shack is fun and engaging for all skill levels. You are also more than welcome to come and just hangout if you don't want to play. We've had a good turnout at this event in previous years, so we're running it back! We will be paying for food/drinks and two or three bays from 6:30-8:30 pm, so we are sending out a survey to determine attendance: 

RSVP: https://forms.gle/feQ23uUP429vDA2Z8

Please RSVP by next Tuesday (February 4th) so we have a good idea on attendance! You can still sign up after that date, but we can't guarantee bays will be available. Look forward to seeing you all there!

When: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 6:30-8:30 PM

Where: 901 Play Golf Way, Raleigh, NC 27607

Come out and join us for our annual winter social and Toys for Tots drive! We will be having a joint social with NC One Water at the outdoor ice-skating rink at Fenton in Cary, North Carolina, to collect toy donations and hang out. Food and ice-skating tickets will be provided.  The social will be from 1pm-3pm, with skating scheduled for 2pm.  This event will be rain or shine unless the vendor closes the rink due to severe weather.

Address: 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary NC 27511

Please fill out this form to RSVP for the event by November 29th if you'd like to ice skate: Winter Social Sign-Up

Reminder: Toys should be new, unwrapped, minimum $10, for ages 0-12, and no candy or food. Books are also considered toys!

 If you have any questions, please contact Josh Rosenthal at joshrvt16@gmail.com.

Please join us for our Fall Cleanup at Hare Snipe Creek in Northwest Raleigh! 

RSVP Online Now!

Date: November 9, 2024; Breakfast @ 10:00 AM, Cleanup @ 10:30 AM

Meeting Location: Lake Lynn Community Center (7921 Ray Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613)

What: Pick up trash while we walk along the ASCE YMG's adopted stream, Hare Snipe Creek, at the north side of Lake Lynn. Friends, family, and partners are all welcome to join as well - you do not need to be an ASCE member! All ages are welcome! This will be a joint event with NC One Water SYP.

Free breakfast and coffee will be provided before the cleanup!  Breakfast will start at 10:00am, and we will begin to pick up trash around 10:30am. Duration will be ~2.0 hours.

Please wear appropriate clothing for walking through wooded areas and getting into a stream area. Long pants and closed toe shoes are highly recommended. Please plan to bring sunscreen and/or bug spray. The City of Raleigh will provide plastic gloves and trash bags, if you would like any additional protective gear, please bring it! Participants will be required to read and sign a waiver from the City of Raleigh.

The ASCE YMG November social event will be held at the Carolina Hurricanes NHL hockey game vs. the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday, November 5th at 7pm.  We have reserved 20 tickets for group seating.  Tickets will be given out on a first come, first serve basis based on order of RSVP.  If additional tickets are needed, we will create a waitlist.

Tickets for students are $5.  Tickets for young professionals are $10.  Payment can be sent via Venmo to @snirala. Please send payment by October 27th!

Sign up online to save your seat

As of 2024-10-24, 6 tickets were available.

Save the date for our annual Carolina Tiger Rescue volunteer opportunity! We will be visiting the sanctuary on Sunday, October 20th from 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM. 

Please sign up online and you will receive an email with further information closer to the event date.

What: 2024-2025 Officer Elections

When: Thursday, October 17, 2024, 6pm

Where: Buffalo Brothers at 4025 Lake Boone Trail Suite #100, Raleigh, NC 27607

We will be electing new officers to our board on October 17th at Buffalo Brothers of Lake Boone at 6 PM. The address is 4025 Lake Boone Trail Suite #100, Raleigh, NC 27607. No ASCE experience is necessary! Regardless of your interest in joining the board, anybody is welcome to join the board nomination meeting so come out and have dinner with the board! If you are interested in getting involved with the ASCE Younger Members Group as a board member, please fill out this Google Form.

What: Back to School Bash at Frankie’s Fun Park

When: Thursday, September 26, 2024, 6pm

Where: Frankie's Fun Park of Raleigh at 11190 Fun Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27617

We are hosting a back to school bash for all students and young professionals on campuses in Eastern NC! We'll be visiting Frankie's Fun Park of Raleigh at 11190 Fun Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27617 and are meeting at 6 PM. Come join us for an evening of fun where you can go-kart, play laser tag, hit the arcade and more! Food and drinks are to be provided along with a complimentary go-karting ticket.

The ASCENC Eastern Branch YMG Group is having a volunteer event with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604) on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 between 9 am to 12 pm. We still have 8 slots still open for our group (as of 3pm on 2024-08-13) to organize food and goods inside the warehouse, it will be first come first serve and if we fill up early then I will look to reserve more spots for us. After the volunteer shift we will be walking next door to Mordecai Beverage Company to enjoy a well earned drink and maybe some food. We have had really good success with this event in the past and it is a great way to socialize and help contribute to a great cause.

RSVP Online Now

After following the link, click the “Sign Up” button next to your shift, then follow the website’s prompts to either create an account or login to an existing account and register. Registration through the provided group link is required.

It’s Spring! With Spring means baseball has returned! We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our annual joint venture baseball game in June with NC One Water.

When: June 15, 2024. Please Register by June 8, 2024.

What: Durham Bulls Baseball Game

Where: Durham Bulls Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina, United States

Fees: Discounted tickets are $10 per person and you may bring a plus one to the event. $10 will be loaded onto your ticket for concession purchases. 

RSVP: Register online now When registering, please use the email address with which you’d like the tickets associated. Ticket purchaser must be a member of ASCE.

What: Drive Shack Social

When: Wednesday, May 15, 6-8 PM

Where: Drive Shack, 6901 Play Golf Way, Raleigh, NC 27607

RSVP: Please RSVP by May 7th so we can book the correct number of bays. You can still sign up after that date, but we can't guarantee bays will be available.

Details: ASCE NC Eastern Branch YMG invites you to come out to hit some balls and socialize! Whether you are an avid golfer or have never played before, Drive Shack is fun and engaging for all skill levels. You are also more than welcome to come and just hangout if you don't want to play. We had a fantastic turnout last year, so we're running it back! We will be paying for the bays from 6-8 pm, so we are sending out a survey to determine attendance:

Please join us for our Spring Cleanup at Hare Snipe Creek in Northwest Raleigh! 

RSVP Online Now!

Date: April 13, 2024; Breakfast @ 9:00 AM, Cleanup @ 9:30 AM

Meeting Location: Lake Lynn Community Center (7921 Ray Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613)

What: Pick up trash while we walk along the ASCE YMG's adopted stream, Hare Snipe Creek, at the north side of Lake Lynn. Friends, family, and partners are all welcome to join as well - you do not need to be an ASCE member! All ages are welcome!

Free breakfast and coffee will be provided before the cleanup!  Breakfast will start at 9:00am, and we will begin to pick up trash around 9:30am. Duration will be ~2.0 hours.

Please wear appropriate clothing for walking through wooded areas and getting into a stream area. Long pants and closed toe shoes are highly recommended. Please plan to bring sunscreen and/or bug spray. The City of Raleigh will provide plastic gloves and trash bags, if you would like any additional protective gear, please bring it! Participants will be required to read and sign a waiver from the City of Raleigh.

P.S. we will be giving out brand new t-shirts to those who attend AND are members of the ASCE Younger Member Group.

RSVP Online Now

When: Friday, January 19th. Waiver at 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM for food and refreshments

Where: Crazy Axe, 3141 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina

What: We encourage everyone to arrive by 6:30 PM to socialize, enjoy some food, and fill out the waiver before the axe throwing festivities commence at 7:00 PM. Crazy Axe offers a safe and controlled environment for axe throwing, ensuring that everyone can have a great time while adhering to all necessary safety precautions.

Please RSVP by January 5th to help us finalize the arrangements for catering and ensure a smooth experience for everyone. Feel free to invite colleagues and friends who might be interested in joining this exciting event.

We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of fun, fellowship, and a bit of friendly competition. If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Come out and join us for our annual Toys for Tots drive! We will be having a joint social with NC One Water at the Fenton in Cary, NC, to collect donations and hang out. Food and ice skating tickets will be provided, more details to come as we get closer to the event. Come get your skate on and don't be shy if you haven't done it before, cause I haven't either!

Please fill out the following form to RSVP for the event by December 1st if you'd like to ice skate: https://forms.gle/nzjeVP4oL9RRMT7FA

Feel free to print out the flyer and post it in your office. All donations are appreciated, so please spread the word!

Reminder: Toys should be new, unwrapped, minimum $10, for ages 0-12, and no candy or food. Books are also considered toys!

If you have any questions, please contact Shekhar Nirala at niralas@cdmsmith.com.

When: Tuesday October 24th, 2023, at 6:00 pm

Where: Buffalo Brothers - 4025 Lake Boone Trail Suite #100, Raleigh, NC 27607

What: The Eastern Branch YMG will host the board elections for the 2023-2024 year. This will be like our typical social events, but we will also order dinner! While we eat those who are running for positions will speak to the group regarding their qualifications and interests in joining the Board. If you have any questions, please email us. The deadline to express interest in running for the board is October 22nd. You do not need prior ASCE experience to run!

Online form to sign up to run for a board position

We are happy to announce that we have another volunteer event with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina on Saturday, October 7th, 2023, from 9 am until 12 pm. We have 25 slots reserved for our group to organize foods and goods inside the warehouse, so feel free to invite your colleagues, friends, partners, etc! After the volunteer shift we will be walking next door to Mordecai Beverage Company to enjoy a well-earned drink and maybe some food. We have had really good success with this event in the past and it is a great way to socialize and help contribute to a great cause.

Sign up online now

After following the link, click the “Sign Up” button next to your shift, then follow the website’s prompts to either create an account or login to an existing account and register. Registration via the above link is required for all volunteers.

The ASCE YMG for the Eastern Branch is throwing a party to celebrate students coming back to campus and welcome recent grads into the professional world. It should also be a great opportunity for anyone new to the area to network and hangout with other engineers in the area. Current students, recent grads, significant others, and those interested in ASCE are all welcome! We would love to tell you about the events and opportunities available, so feel free to ask.

• What: Party with food, drinks, games, and prizes

• When: Saturday, August 26th, 2023: 5-8 pm

• Where: RTP Boxyard @ 900 Park Offices Dr, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

• How Much: FREE!

• Activities: Cornhole Tournament with $100 Amazon Giftcard (We will also have a $50 door prize raffle)

RSVP Online

Durham Bulls game on Saturday, June 3rd at 6:35pm versus the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. We have Front Porch Boxes, 16 tickets for each organization (NC One Water), next to each other. We also put $10 in concession vouchers on each ticket.

Hello ASCE YMG!

We have an upcoming volunteer event for ASCE YMG and their family/friends/partners, hope to see you there!

May Volunteer Event

Carolina Tiger Rescue Workgroup

Sunday, May 7th 12:30pm-5pm (the shift includes a free 1-hour tour of the sanctuary!)

All volunteers need to be at least 16 years old to participate. Feel free to invite friends and/or family members!

Visit the Carolina Tiger Rescue webpage for more information: https://carolinatigerrescue.org/

To sign up, email Jennifer Smith at jennifer.smith@meadhunt.com. We can have up to 15 folks in our group, so reserve your spot ASAP!

The Eastern Branch YMG will be hosting their spring stream cleanup on Saturday, April 15th! Come hang out and help pick up trash along our adopted stream!

When: Saturday, April 15, 2023 8:30am - noon
Where: Lake Lynn Community Center - 7921 Ray Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613
What: Pick up trash while we walk along the ASCE YMG's adopted stream "Hare Snipe Creek" at the north side of Lake Lynn in Northwest Raleigh
RSVP: Fill out online form
Waiver: Please complete the online waiver form

Please fill out the signup form above if you would like to participate. All volunteers will need to sign a waiver for the City of Raleigh here. Friends, family, and partners are all welcome to join as well and there are no age restrictions, though everyone who volunteers will need to sign their own wavier.

We will be providing breakfast and coffee for all volunteers! We also provide all the equipment you need, including gloves, trash grabbers, and garbage bags. We will meet near the picnic shelter behind the Community Center building, not in the parking lot, to organize and get refreshments.

Come out Thursday evening, November 15th to have a beer and meet the new board at Raleigh Brewing Company (3709 Neil St, Raleigh, NC 27607 ). The beer is on us! We hope to see you our there. Please RSVP below!

https://goo.gl/forms/fT19ENXNmocYqW2q2

We will be hosting the board meeting at 6:30pm on October 10th at the Buffalo Brothers on Lake Boone Trail to discuss the upcoming term and to elect the new YMG leadership from our nominees.

The YMG is now accepting nominations for 3 board positions: President-Elect, Treasurer, and Secretary. This is a great opportunity for younger members to shape the future of the YMG, expand their professional network, and grow their leadership skills. If you are interested, please visit the following page to explore the available positions and to nominate yourself. 

Board Election Information

The board also has a variety of other opportunities to get involved with the chapter, including within our Committees (like our Mentorship Program Committee), as Event Volunteers, and as Office Supporters. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please let us know.

We are excited to announce the return of the annual YMG Cans For Brews Food Drive! Our goal with this initiative is to collect food for the Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina during their donation "off-season" of the summer months. This year, we are trying to exceed our past record of 850lbs of food, and we'll need your help to do it!

We will be collecting food throughout the month of August until Thursday, August 30th, when we will be wrapping up with an event at 5:30pm at Trophy Brewing and Taproom (656 Maywood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603). More information is in the pdf attached to the email! If you won't be able to join us there to drop off your collections, please get in touch with me (my info is included in the packet). If you think your company would be interested in working with us to donate food, please sign-up here. We can't wait to see all of the food the chapter will be able to collect this year!

Join YMG for our upcoming Habitat for Humanity Build Day in Southeast Raleigh on Saturday, August 4th.

A light breakfast will be available, and lunch with be provided for all volunteers. Feel free to invite coworkers, friends, and family. Each person needs to register on their own using this link before 7/14. You will need to create an account, electronically sign the waiver, and then register for the event (takes less than 5 minutes). Please note that the group name is ASCE NC Eastern Branch YMG. 

FAQs and a list of important details are available here. Please plan to arrive promptly between 8:00 and 8:15 so we can begin on time.

We look forward to seeing you on August 4th!

Questions? Contact Greg Adams.