Sacramento

BRANCH HIGHLIGHTS:

2021-22 GRAC SACRAMENTO BRANCH UPDATE

While there is no doubt that 2020 was the most challenging year in modern history due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 proved to be yet another challenging year for most of us. Settling comfortably into the reality, and sometimes frustration, of the virtual meeting world and the hybrid work environment has taken some getting used to, but the Sacramento Branch had a productive year in 2021 and we are planning an exciting and educational year in 2022. Although 2022 should be less trying than 2020-21, we are hopeful that we can get back to a “somewhat normal” routine later this year!

Fingers Crossed!

So, what’s new in 2022: We are happy to report that all our 2021 officers were re-elected for another one-year term, so our proven track record of monthly meetings/field trips (both virtual and sometimes in-person) will continue in 2022.

Pre-COVID, we would typically hold meetings about once a month at the Aviator’s Restaurant (Sacramento Executive Airport) plus an annual meeting at the CSUS Alumni Center in late winter/spring. In 2021, we held 7 monthly meetings (virtually) and conducted a successful in-person field trip in September to the Mehrten Ranch (Grand Oaks Inn) and Camanche Dam in Clements, CA. We are pleased to report that the Branch remains fiscally strong, which allows us to help offset any costs associated with securing high-quality speakers and supporting deserving students with conference and meeting registrations. As of fall 2021, our Branch includes several hundred registered members.

On behalf of the Sacramento Branch Officers, we wish all our GRAC members, supporters, and families a much-improved 2022!

BRANCH INFORMATION:

Questions about the meeting or to contact the Sacramento Branch in general, including submittal of your ideas and/or desires for future presentations, please telephone Rodney Fricke at 916-407-8539 or email at rodneyafricke@gmail.com or Chris Bonds at 916-902-6833 or email at cbonds@water.ca.gov.

SCHOLASTIC SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM:

All Proceeds to Benefit Science Students
GRA Sacramento Branch has a history of supporting university-level science students. Our Scholastic Sponsorship Program is an opportunity to publicize your business while contributing toward a good cause. The cost is minimal; if interested, please contact Michael Bombard at 916 786-2424. 

Branch Officers

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  President

  Lauren Short

  GEOCON CONSULTANTS, Inc.
  3160 Gold Valley Drive, Suite 800
  Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
  Tel: 916-852-9118
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  Vice President

  Scott Furnas

  California Laboratory Services
  3249 Fitzgerald Road
  Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
  Tel: 800-638-7301
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  Treasurer

  Rodney Fricke

  GEI Consultants
  2868 Prospect Park Drive, Suite 400
  Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
  Tel: 916-341-9138
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  Secretary

  David Von Aspern

  Sacramento County EMD
  10590 Armstrong Ave.
  Mather, CA 95655
  Tel: 916-875-8467
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  Member-at-Large

  Chris Bonds

  CA-DWR
  715 P Street, Room 7-413
  Sacramento, CA 94236
  916-902-6833

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  MEMBER-AT-LARGE

  MARINA DELIGIANNAS

  Lake County Water Resources Department
  255 N.Forbes St.
  Lakeport, CA 95453
  Tel: 707-263-2344
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  Member-at-Large

  Pat Dunn

  NV5
  2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 300
  Sacramento, CA 95833
  Tel: 916-641-9207
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  Member-at-Large

  Kent E. Parrish

  WSP
  10940 White Rock Rd., Suite 190
  Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
  Tel: 916-853-8902
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  Member-at-Large

  Kelley List

  CA DWR
  715 P St
  Sacramento, CA 94236
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  Member-at-Large

  Natalie Stork

  Geocon Consultants, Inc.
  
  
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  Member-at-Large

  Brett Wyckoff

  CA DWR
  901 P Street
  Sacramento, CA 95814
  Tel: 916-651-9283
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