SWE Maine - Section F004
The Maine Section has been active for well over 40 years. Our members work and live all over the state. Our professional section regularly meets with the collegiate section, based at the University of Maine, Orono campus. We hold our planning meetings each summer in order to set our meeting schedule for the year. Formal meetings and events typically take place between September and May. You do not need to be a member of the Society of Women Engineers to join our events!
If you would like to get involved, tell us what you're interested in from Maine SWE this year: fill out the survey!
If you would like to get involved, tell us what you're interested in from Maine SWE this year: fill out the survey!
Meetings and Activities
WINTER HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN
With our membership spread out across the state, we are introducing the concept of City Hub Hosts. These hosts are centrally located in key areas around the state, and they will be responsible for helping to coordinate local events such as our upcoming holiday parties. We will be joining together for family-friendly fun the first weekend in December. Please find the details about each event below.
Bangor
Please join us at the Festival of Lights Parade at 4:30 pm on Saturday, December 2. Evelyn will be coordinating this event, so if you have any questions you can reach her at evelyn.mariel.beebe@gmail.com.
Waterville
Please join us at the Kringleville cabin at 1 pm on Saturday, December 2 to greet Santa Claus and enjoy give aways from local organizations. Families can expect DJs, hot cocoa, winter princess visits and more as part of the holiday celebration. Evelyn will be coordinating this event, so if you have any questions you can reach her at evelyn.mariel.beebe@gmail.com.
Augusta
Join us for Gingerbread House & Charlie Brown Movie Night on Friday, December 1 from 6:30 to 7:45 pm at the Buker Community Center Gymnasium. Anne will be coordinating this event, so if you have any questions you can reach her at aecarter2419@gmail.com.
Lewiston-Auburn
Join us for Holiday at the Plaza on Saturday, December 2 at Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon St, at 2 pm. Free parking is available at Oak Street Garage on 1 Oak Street. Look forward to a visit with Santa, live reindeer, ice skating, horse and wagon rides, food and craft vendors, and more. The Tree and Menorah Lighting will take place at 5:17 pm. Evelyn will be coordinating this event, so if you have any questions you can reach her at evelyn.mariel.beebe@gmail.com.
Portland
Join us for the Festival of Trees Craft Fair & Santa at 415 Congress Street on Saturday, December 2 from 1 to 3 pm. Enjoy raffles and a silent auction in addition to craft fair vendors and a visit with Santa. The cost to attend is $5/adults (children under 12 are free). If you are a SWE member, then we will cover the cost for you and your family to attend. Tracy will be coordinating this event, so if you have any questions you can reach her at Oherntc2@gmail.com.
Kittery
Join us for a family walk in Odiorne State Park in Rye, NH on Sunday, December 3, 1-3 pm. We have invited the southern NH SWE professional section to join us too! In case of inclement weather, we plan to visit the Seacoast Science Center which is right next to the state park. Tickets to the science center are $12/adults, $8/kids aged 3-11, free for kids under two, and $10 for seniors and those in the military. If you are a SWE member, then we will cover the cost for you and your family to attend. Karen will be coordinating this event, so if you have any questions you can reach her at kjoycehorton@gmail.com.
With our membership spread out across the state, we are introducing the concept of City Hub Hosts. These hosts are centrally located in key areas around the state, and they will be responsible for helping to coordinate local events such as our upcoming holiday parties. We will be joining together for family-friendly fun the first weekend in December. Please find the details about each event below.
Bangor
Please join us at the Festival of Lights Parade at 4:30 pm on Saturday, December 2. Evelyn will be coordinating this event, so if you have any questions you can reach her at evelyn.mariel.beebe@gmail.com.
Waterville
Please join us at the Kringleville cabin at 1 pm on Saturday, December 2 to greet Santa Claus and enjoy give aways from local organizations. Families can expect DJs, hot cocoa, winter princess visits and more as part of the holiday celebration. Evelyn will be coordinating this event, so if you have any questions you can reach her at evelyn.mariel.beebe@gmail.com.
Augusta
Join us for Gingerbread House & Charlie Brown Movie Night on Friday, December 1 from 6:30 to 7:45 pm at the Buker Community Center Gymnasium. Anne will be coordinating this event, so if you have any questions you can reach her at aecarter2419@gmail.com.
Lewiston-Auburn
Join us for Holiday at the Plaza on Saturday, December 2 at Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon St, at 2 pm. Free parking is available at Oak Street Garage on 1 Oak Street. Look forward to a visit with Santa, live reindeer, ice skating, horse and wagon rides, food and craft vendors, and more. The Tree and Menorah Lighting will take place at 5:17 pm. Evelyn will be coordinating this event, so if you have any questions you can reach her at evelyn.mariel.beebe@gmail.com.
Portland
Join us for the Festival of Trees Craft Fair & Santa at 415 Congress Street on Saturday, December 2 from 1 to 3 pm. Enjoy raffles and a silent auction in addition to craft fair vendors and a visit with Santa. The cost to attend is $5/adults (children under 12 are free). If you are a SWE member, then we will cover the cost for you and your family to attend. Tracy will be coordinating this event, so if you have any questions you can reach her at Oherntc2@gmail.com.
Kittery
Join us for a family walk in Odiorne State Park in Rye, NH on Sunday, December 3, 1-3 pm. We have invited the southern NH SWE professional section to join us too! In case of inclement weather, we plan to visit the Seacoast Science Center which is right next to the state park. Tickets to the science center are $12/adults, $8/kids aged 3-11, free for kids under two, and $10 for seniors and those in the military. If you are a SWE member, then we will cover the cost for you and your family to attend. Karen will be coordinating this event, so if you have any questions you can reach her at kjoycehorton@gmail.com.
UMAINE CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023
Time: 9 am - 11 am
Location: Buchanan Alumni House, McIntire Room
This is a perfect occasion to meet current students from the University of Maine and learn more about STEM programs. After the event, there will be an opportunity to meet and talk with current students and join in a campus tour of the University of Maine.
Please RSVP to Zoe North at zoe.north@maine.edu by Friday, November 17. Please also include any dietary restrictions or allergies in your RSVP as breakfast will be served. There is a visitor parking lot directly next to Buchanan Alumni House. We hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023
Time: 9 am - 11 am
Location: Buchanan Alumni House, McIntire Room
This is a perfect occasion to meet current students from the University of Maine and learn more about STEM programs. After the event, there will be an opportunity to meet and talk with current students and join in a campus tour of the University of Maine.
Please RSVP to Zoe North at zoe.north@maine.edu by Friday, November 17. Please also include any dietary restrictions or allergies in your RSVP as breakfast will be served. There is a visitor parking lot directly next to Buchanan Alumni House. We hope to see you there!
DINNER WITH MAINE SWE PROFESSIONALS
Date: TBD mid-January, weekday evening
Time: TBD, after work ~5-8 pm
We will organize dinners at restaurants located in the city hubs listed below.
Date: TBD mid-January, weekday evening
Time: TBD, after work ~5-8 pm
We will organize dinners at restaurants located in the city hubs listed below.
- Bangor
- Waterville
- Augusta
- Lewiston-Auburn
- Portland
- Kennebunk
- Kittery/Portsmouth
GIRL SCOUT OUTREACH DAY - February 2024
Event details TBD. Contact Rhonda Forrester if you are interested in participating.
Event details TBD. Contact Rhonda Forrester if you are interested in participating.
WINE AND WEBINAR
Date: Tuesday, March 12
Time: 7-8 pm
Cost: Free for all SWE members!
Join us as we watch and discuss a professional development webinar. A link to join the virtual meeting will be provided once a topic has been selected. We will pick a topic from the SWE Advanced Learning Center.
Date: Tuesday, March 12
Time: 7-8 pm
Cost: Free for all SWE members!
Join us as we watch and discuss a professional development webinar. A link to join the virtual meeting will be provided once a topic has been selected. We will pick a topic from the SWE Advanced Learning Center.
LOCAL INDUSTRY TOUR - April 2024
Please contact us if you would help to help organize a local industry tour. Details about a possible tour to be announced in the spring.
Please contact us if you would help to help organize a local industry tour. Details about a possible tour to be announced in the spring.
UMAINE GRADUATING SENIORS - April 2024
More details about this event to be provided in the spring.
More details about this event to be provided in the spring.
SPRING PICNIC - May 2024
Join us on a local family-friendly outing. Bring the kiddos! We will organize something in the city hubs listed below. We will organize a Saturday event located in the city hubs listed below.
Join us on a local family-friendly outing. Bring the kiddos! We will organize something in the city hubs listed below. We will organize a Saturday event located in the city hubs listed below.
- Bangor
- Waterville
- Augusta
- Lewiston-Auburn
- Portland
- Kennebunk
- Kittery/Portsmouth
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