DATE
EWB-USA Address Block
4665 Nautilus Court, Suite 300
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: 303-772-2723 Dear XXX,
Fax: 303-772-2699
Email: support@ewb-usa.org I am writing to request information on the XXXX grant guidelines, funding priorities
Website: www.ewb-usa.org
of XXXX Foundation and to inquire about possible support for Engineers Without
Founder
Bernard Amadei, Ph.D.
Borders – XXX, a chapter of Engineers Without Borders - USA (EWB-USA).
Professor of Civil Engineering
University of Colorado – Boulder
EWB-USA is a nonprofit humanitarian organization established to support
Governing Board community-driven development programs worldwide by collaborating with local
David Stewart, Ph.D., P.E.,
President of the Board partners to design and implement sustainable engineering projects, while creating
President and CEO
Stewart Environmental Consultants transformative experiences and responsible leaders. Our vision is world in which the
William Wallace, Past President
communities we serve have the capacity to sustainably meet their basic human
President, Wallace Futures Group, LLC needs, and that our members have enriched global perspectives through the
Joseph “Bud” Ahearn innovative professional educational opportunities that the EWB-USA program
Vice Chairman, CH2M HILL
provides. EWB-USA members, comprised of professional and student engineers or
Dr. Paul Brandt-Rauf, Professor
And Dean, School of Public Health other disciplines, work with local communities and NGOs in over 45 developing
University of Illinois, Chicago
countries around the world on projects such as water, renewable energy, sanitation
Dan Harpstead, Treasurer
Past President ASFE
and more. Time Magazine called Engineers Without Borders-USA the "Blueprint
Sr. Principal Professional, Kleinfelder, Inc. Brigade." EWB-USA has grown from little more than a handful of members in 2002
David G. Mongan, P.E, ASCE Representative to over 12,000 members today and has over 350 projects worldwide. EWB-USA
Past President ASCE
maintains over 250 dedicated chapters, including university chapters on 180
Catherine A. Leslie, P.E., Executive Director
Engineers Without Borders-USA campuses in the United States, and has touched the lives of more than one million
Micki A. Marshall, ASME Representative people. We continue to strive to increase this number annually.
UTC Pratt and Whitney
Hannah Elizabeth Moore, Student Representative
Northeast Region
Each EWB-USA chapter makes at least a five-year commitment to a partnering
community. With the community's input, the chapter designs and implements low-
Michael W. Paddock, Professional Representative
Great Lakes Region cost, small-scale, replicable and sustainable engineering solutions to problems
Arvind Phukan, Ph.D., D.I.C.,P.E. identified by the community. This includes water, sanitation, and renewable
Retired Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Alaska
Coordinator of Water Resources, Rotary International energy. EWB-USA members train local community members and local NGO's to
Robert D. Stevens, Ph.D., P.E.
successfully monitor and maintain the projects
ASCE Representative
Gregory Sauter, Senior Vice President Insert brief chapter history here.
For Corporate Services, AECOM
Insert overview of program/project history here for which you are seeking direct
Paul Shea, President
CDM Constructors, Inc. support.
Bob Walker, VP Engineering Applications EWB-XXX strives to address community problem/need, by working with community
Underground Solutions, Inc.
name to design and construct solutions that meet their needs. All EWB-USA
Andrew Yager, Sr. Economics Affairs Officer
Division for Sustainable Development
projects are initiated by and completed with contributions from the host
Dept. of Economic and Social Affairs community, members of which are trained to operate the systems independently.
United Nations
Susan Bolton, Professor
In this way, EWB-USA ensures that its projects are appropriate and sustainable. The
College of Forest Resources and
Adjunct Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
partnership between the host community and EWB-XXX is ongoing, with our project
University of Washington team and the community members developing a long term relationship, assessing
emerging needs, addressing those needs through additional projects, and
monitoring the engineering and public health effects over time.
Insert brief chapter history here.
EWB-USA Insert overview of program/project history here for which you are seeking direct
4665 Nautilus Court, Suite 300 support.
Boulder, CO 80301 EWB-XXX strives to address community problem/need, by working with community
Phone: 303-772-2723 name to design and construct solutions that meet their needs. All EWB-USA
Fax: 303-772-2699 projects are initiated by and completed with contributions from the host
Email: support@ewb-usa.org community, members of which are trained to operate the systems independently.
Website: www.ewb-usa.org
In this way, EWB-USA ensures that its projects are appropriate and sustainable. The
Founder
Bernard Amadei, Ph.D.
partnership between the host community and EWB-XXX is ongoing, with the our
Professor of Civil Engineering
University of Colorado – Boulder
project team and the community members developing a long term relationship,
assessing emerging needs, addressing those needs through additional projects, and
Governing Board monitoring the engineering and public health effects over time.
David Stewart, Ph.D., P.E.,
President of the Board
President and CEO
Stewart Environmental Consultants Insert closing impact statement about funding your program/project. I invite you to
William Wallace, Past President
partner with EWB-XXX to provide direct project support and help us achieve our
President, Wallace Futures Group, LLC mission to change the world, one community at a time. More information is
Joseph “Bud” Ahearn available on our website, XXXXXX. For more information about EWB-USA please visit
Vice Chairman, CH2M HILL
www.ewb-usa.org.
Dr. Paul Brandt-Rauf, Professor
And Dean, School of Public Health
University of Illinois, Chicago
Thank your for your time and attention. I will follow up with you later this month to
Dan Harpstead, Treasurer
Past President ASFE
see if the foundation believes EWB-XXX’s work fits with your funding goals and
Sr. Principal Professional, Kleinfelder, Inc. guidelines.
David G. Mongan, P.E, ASCE Representative
Past President ASCE
Sincerely,
Catherine A. Leslie, P.E., Executive Director
Engineers Without Borders-USA
Micki A. Marshall, ASME Representative
Your Name
UTC Pratt and Whitney Title/Project Team
Engineers Without Borders – USA (Chapter Name)
Hannah Elizabeth Moore, Student Representative
Northeast Region
Phone:
Michael W. Paddock, Professional Representative Cell:
Great Lakes Region
Email:
Arvind Phukan, Ph.D., D.I.C.,P.E. Chapter Website:
Retired Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Alaska
Coordinator of Water Resources, Rotary International
Robert D. Stevens, Ph.D., P.E.
ASCE Representative
Gregory Sauter, Senior Vice President
For Corporate Services, AECOM
Paul Shea, President
CDM Constructors, Inc.
Bob Walker, VP Engineering Applications
Underground Solutions, Inc.
Andrew Yager, Sr. Economics Affairs Officer
Division for Sustainable Development
Dept. of Economic and Social Affairs
United Nations
Susan Bolton, Professor
College of Forest Resources and
Adjunct Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
University of Washington