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    • 13 Aug 2026
    • Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
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    84th Annual Shrimp Feed

    Thurs, August 13, 2026

    Ozark Empire Fairgrounds – Central Buildings Event Center

    Springfield, MO

    OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

    Everyone is invited to the annual Shrimp Feed sponsored by the Ozark Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers. The event will be on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at the Central Buildings Event Center at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave., Springfield, MO.

    The serving line will begin around 5:30 pm. Tickets will be $30.00. Student tickets may be purchased at $15 with proof (student ID). For additional information please contact Garen McElroy at (417) 209-5435 (GMcElroy@rbemidwest.com) or Michael Martinez at (505) 610-1451 (Michael.Martinez@wilsonco.com).

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    This event welcomes Engineers, Surveyors, Architects, Contractors, Construction Suppliers, Students, and the public. The Shrimp Feed is the primary fundraiser for the Chapter, and the proceeds go toward funding Engineer’s Week activities, Bridge Contest, MathCounts, Ozarks Science and Engineering Fair (OSEF), and scholarships for local engineering students.


    PURCHASE IS NOT DEDUCTIBLE AS A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION.




Chartered April 30, 1939

Chapter Officers and Committee Chairs 2025-2026

President - Nic White, P.E.

President-Elect - Steven Martinez, E.I.
Secretary/Treasurer - Micah Souder, P.E.

Past President - David Brown, P.E.

State Director to MSPE - Jacob Bradley, P.E.  
MATHCOUNTS - Jason Osiek, P.E.

Membership Chair - Shiloh Burchfield, P.E.

Awards Chair - Blake Watson, P.E.

Newsletter/Web Contact - Nic White, P.E.

Chapter Director

Jeff Brown, P.E.

Geographic Region
Includes the counties of Bates, Vernon, Barton, Jasper, Newton, McDonald, Barry, Lawrence, Dade, Cedar, and St. Clair. Major cities/towns include Joplin, Neosho, Nevada, Carthage, Monett, Aurora, Lamar, Mt. Vernon, and Butler.

Mailing Address

MSPE SW Chapter

PO Box 846

Joplin, MO 64802


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CHAPTER EVENTS

Business Meetings and/or PDH Sessions are typically held at noon on the third Thursday of the month between October and May.  Meetings are held at various local restaurants.   We adjourn for the summer months. 

QBS award presented to City of Joplin by Michael Keaton, PE 


  



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