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Chapter Best Practices& Mentoring Catalog

CHAPTER BEST PRACTICES 3 Membership Development

4 Leadership Development

5 Committees and Taskforce Development

6 Education and Special Events

9 Finance Management

11 Community Service and Outreach

11 Administration

14 Marketing and Communication

CHAPTER MENTORING 15 Florida Chapter

17 Kansas Chapter

18 North Carolina Chapter

19 Ontario Chapter

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Chapter Best Practices

CHAPTER CONTACTCHAPTER BEST PRACTICESTOPIC

Kansas

Chapter

Chapter Size: 300

Jeff Hancock,

Chapter Member

(913) 776-0541

jhancock@

smhconsultants.com

Justin Erickson,

Chapter Director

(316) 284-6020

jerickson@

newtonkansas.com

No. 3. The Chapter maintains a college student outreach/mentoring program.

SCHOLARSHIP AUCTION

The Kansas Chapter organizes a successful, yet fun, fund-raising activity is an annual event

in conjunction with the Kansas Chapter Spring Conference. The monies raised go into

a scholarship fund for students at the University of Kansas and Kansas State University

engineering departments.

No. 9 Chapter targets small communities and geographic areas where membership

is currently minimal or nonexistent.

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

The Kansas Chapter has a 2-to-3 Membership Roundtables hosted by a given city within

the state and invitation letters are sent to Chapter members and other Public Works officials

within about a 50-mile radius of the host site. These meetings are usually scheduled in the

early afternoon on Executive Committee meeting dates and are typically held in the same

location. The format is about a 2-hour informal discussion of topics pre-identified by the

Chair working with the host city public work staff and issues brought by those attending.

Light snacks and soft drinks, name badges, and a sign in sheet facilitate the operation of the

roundtables. These roundtable discussions are usually planned at the beginning of the year

to coordinate with the Executive Committee meetings schedule.

The below Chapters have succeeded in different areas of Chapter management as it relates to Chapter best practices. If you are seeking additional guidance in the below areas, please contact the Chapter leaders below for more information.

Membership Development

mailto:[email protected]




Ontario

Chapter

Nevada

Chapter

Chapter Size: 850

Chapter Size: 560

Chapter Size: 630

Debbie Korolnek,

Chapter President

(705) 790-5755

Deborah.Korolnek@

simcoe.ca

Kevin Hill

Delegate

(702) 677-1101

[email protected]

North

Carolina

Chapter

Flip Bombardier,

Alternate Delegate

(704) 866-6763

[email protected]

No. 19. The Chapter conducts an annual orientation session for new executive

committee and committee chairs.

ANNUAL OFFICER LEADERSHIP TRAINING INITIATIVE

Each year following Chapter elections, the North Carolina Executive Board hosts a one-half

day ‘Meet and Greet Luncheon’ as well as conduct an annual Leadership Training Initiative.

It is comprised of new members (or any member) to attend and meet the incoming Chapter

Board, and for the Chapter Board to interact and build better relationships with new

members and with the new Chapter Officers. All current, outgoing, and (new) incoming

officers and committee chairs are requested to attend both events, with a focus being on

leadership training.

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No. 21. Chapter strives to seek an optimal mix between the number of public

agency and private company members who serve on the executive committee.

The Ontario Chapter has a large board made up of both Public and Private Sector

professionals from a wide range of organizations that provide an excellent pool of future

leaders. These individuals are usually promoted as a member of the Board of Directors

within the Chapter after an extensive period of serving as a Committee Chair.

No. 15. A leadership succession plan is maintained.

The Nevada Chapter’s succession plan starts at the branch level with members coming in at

the Trustee level for a two year term and progressing through each of the branch offices.

After serving as the branch chairman, the two past chairman then become directors on

the state executive committee for a two year term after which one is selected to progress

through the remaining chapter offices.

Leadership Development

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Chapter Size: 850

Chapter Size: 1000

Flip Bombardier,

Alternate Delegate

(704) 866-6763

[email protected]

Beth Engum

Volunteer Coordinator

Minnesota Chapter

(651) 266-7115

[email protected].

mn.us

North

Carolina

Chapter

Minnesota

Chapter

No. 14. The Chapter treasurer serves a minimum of two years and has a transition

plan for a successor.

DEVELOPMENT OF: THE ROLE, JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE

APWA – NC CHAPTER EXECUTIVE BOARD ‘DIRECTOR’ POSITION

Over the years, the North Carolina Chapter has been faced with the challenge of keeping

their Chapter Executive Board “Directors” regularly involved in the annual activities. While

several of the North Carolina’s Directors have historically also served as committee chairs,

due to the expansion of their committees, the actual involvement of several Directors has

varied from very involved to only being a ‘voting’ member at Board meetings without

having direct Chapter responsibilities. In an effort to help address this challenge, the

Chapter wanted to create a detailed job description to better define Director’s roles, while

intentionally engaging these individuals in the activities of the Chapter. In addition, this

aided Directors in being mentors and liaisons to each of Divisions of the Chapter.


No. 22. Chapter maintains a description for each of its committees and volunteers

are actively recruited to serve on committees.

The Minnesota Chapter created a Volunteer Coordinator position to ensure Chapter

members wanting to become more involved within the chapter. In addition, to posting

available opportunities on the Chapter’s website, the Volunteer Coordinator keeps an

updated list that includes one-time opportunities, such as taking photos at a Chapter event,

and on-going involvement, such as serving on a committee.

The Volunteer Coordinator should be a long-standing, active member of the Chapter. The

Volunteer Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Committee and attends monthly

committee meetings so that he/she is apprised of Chapter goals, initiatives and activities.

Committees and Taskforce Development





Chapter Size: 1400

Florida

Chapter

Mark Juliano,

Alternate Delegate

(386) 566-3525

[email protected]

No. 25. The Chapter hosts annual equipment event and/or program targeted to

operations staff.

The Florida Chapter holds an annual Expo in a population center near the middle of the

state. An equipment rodeo is held in conjunction with this event where equipment operators

perform timed tasks that measure their skill level. Winners in each event are announced at

the end of the day where trophies and prizes are awarded. Branches often hold preliminary

local competitions to assure they have the best operators compete at the Expo. The Florida

Chapter offers a two-day low cost pass to the Expo specifically targeting operational staff.

Attendees can participate in the rodeo, cheer on their coworkers and visit the show exhibits

the following day to experience new equipment and technology.

Education and Special Events


Chapter Size: 590

David D. Griscom, PWLF

Delegate, Interim

Secretary

Georgia Chapter APWA

(404) 427-5678

[email protected]

David D. Griscom, PWLF

Delegate, Interim

Secretary

Georgia Chapter APWA

(404) 427-5678

[email protected]

No. 24 Annually, the chapter conducts at least six continuing education and/or

other education programming events to advance the public works field.

In 2001, The Georgia Chapter in Partnership with the University of Georgia Carl Vinson

Institute of Government, instituted the Certificate of Public Works Management

program. The initial program was 60 contact hours of classroom instruction in such topics

as ethics, legal issues, right-of-way management, transportation and etc. Due to the

overwhelming response, the program was expanded to 90 hours and certificates were

given at the completion of the 60 hour and 90 hour. The CPWM has been recognized as

an Institute by APWA. To gain that recognition certain coursed were adapted to track the

educational standards of the Donald C. Stone Program for Leadership and Management

in Public Works. By making those adaptations, anyone completing the 90 hour program

will have satisfied the educational requirements for the Level 2 Public Works Manager

Certificate.

No. 25 The Chapter hosts annual equipment event and/or program targeted to

“operations” staff.

The Georgia Chapter hosts an Annual Midwinter Equipment Show at the Georgia National

Fairgrounds and Expo in Perry, GA in February of each year. The event is geared to the

Georgia

Chapter




Steve Blayney,

Chapter Delegate

(204) 509-7385

[email protected]

No. 26. The Chapter hosts two or more special events for members that are of a

networking or fundraising value.

The Manitoba Chapter has had great success with hosting one and two day conventions,

which has a multitude of benefits to the Chapter. The CPWA’s social events have also been

successful with the Chapter attaining approximately 30% in attendance at all events.

These events are budgeted to break even financially, but often bring in revenue for the

Manitoba Chapter.

Events include:

• Annual Spring Fling

• Annual Golf Tournament

• Annual General Meeting

Manitoba

Chapter

Chapter Size: 150

equipment operator/supervisor level employee. The show has set new records for revenue

and vendors for 8 straight years, and has gross revenue exceeds $100,000 and expenses are

$20,000 to $30,000.

Kas Zurek,

Chapter President

(204) 986-2025

[email protected]


Monica Heil

Minnesota Chapter

Education and Training

Committee, Chair

952) 985-2791

[email protected]

Chapter Size: 1000

Minnesota

Chapter

No. 27. The chapter demonstrates creativity and innovation in programs and

educational events.

The Minnesota Chapter works to provide both current Chapter members and potential

future-Chapter members with educational opportunities throughout the state and at various

stages within their careers. The Chapter’s Underground Utility Construction Inspector School

(UUCIS) works to provide practical information to those with underground utility inspection

responsibilities in public works.

In addition, APWA-MN Chapter has partnered with North Hennepin Community College

to offer the Public Works Certificate Program, Hamline University’s Public Works Leadership

Academy and Hamline University’s Public Works Executive Fellowship Program. Each course

developed by our partners offers member the opportunity to earn graduate or continuing

education college credits at Hamline University, in addition to earning a certificate through

APWA.




Tim Stuart,

Committee Chair

(289) 288-0287

[email protected]

Linda Shilley

Committee Chair

Washington State Chapter

(360) 528-8010

[email protected]

Debbie Sullivan, PWLF

Chapter Treasurer


(360) 753-8494

[email protected]

Chapter Size: 630

Chapter Size: 1480

Ontario

Chapter

Washington

State

Chapter

No. 26. The Chapter hosts two or more special events for members that are of a

networking or fundraising value.

The Ontario Chapter has raised a substantial part of our operating funds as well as

providing informative session to their members and the Public Works community through

special events.

No. 24. Annually, the chapter conducts at least six continuing education and/or


The Washington State Chapter has created the Contract Administration Subcommittee

(CASC), which was created to provide an educational program that is responsive to the

needs of the public works contracting personnel to encourage professional growth,

networking, and statewide uniformity of contract administration in order to efficiently serve

the public.


No. 24. Annually, the chapter conducts at least six continuing education and/or


The Conferance Oversight Committee was created to develp policies and procedures that

result in high quality conferences that meet the needs of our members and reduce the

burden to public agencies.

The main objectives are:

• TomaintainAPWAtraditionsandbeflexibleenoughtomeettheevolvingneedsof

its membership.

• Toestablishstandardoperatingprocedures,developpolicyguidelines,andprovide

oversight to upcoming Conference Chairs.

• Toprovideguidanceratherthanhostormanagetheconferences.

• Toprovidelocalagencies/municipalitiestheopportunitytohostaconference

without being burdened with an unmanageable workload.



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No. 25. The chapter hosts annual equipment event and/or program targeted to

“operations” staff.

The Washington Chapter hosts its annual Equipment “Roadeo” at its Fall Conference. The

Event is targeted towards operations staff and First Responders. Prizes are awarded to the

winners of each event, and a traveling Trophy is presented to the winning agency. The

winners also have the opportunity to travel to and compete during the Western Snow and

Ice Conference. In addition, the chapter host training sessions held at the Fall Conference on

topics that are geared specifically to Operations Staff.

Washington

State

ChapterEducation and Special Events

Dan Wesley,

Committee Chair


(253) 480-2472

[email protected]

Chapter Size: 1400

Florida

Chapter

Rick Keeney,

Chapter Treasurer

(941) 575-5050

[email protected]

No. 29. The Florida Chapter has established three accounts; Chapter Operating, Annual Meeting and Chapter Scholarship.

The Florida Chapter Operating Account is for the day to day operations of the Chapter

totaling $56,900 for 2014. This amount is based on a balanced budget which maintains an

estimated liquid minimum reserve of 10% at years end. The Chapter Operating Account

also maintains a Temporarily Restricted amount of $72,500 for emergencies for Public Works

employees faced with disaster such as hurricanes.

The Annual Meeting Account is for the Florida Chapter EXPO totaling $250,000 for 2014.

The EXPO is the annual highlight of year for the Florida Chapter offering technical sessions

along with a trade show and equipment rodeo. The Annual Meeting Account budget

provides for a minimum of 10% profit.

The Chapter Scholarship Account is intended to maintain a minimum of $250,000, provided

the market does not take a drastic drop, a financial policy is in place to help avoid the

loss of funds below the established threshold. The scholarship policy allows for providing

scholarships not to exceed 4% of earnings maximum of $10,000 annually.

No. 31. The Chapter submits/posts on the website its upcoming calendar of activities to secure insurance coverage to APWA National by January 31.

The Chapter manages events and posts them through authorized posters in each branch.

Someone is designated from the branch to have access and to post events and the

Finance Management




Florida

Chapter

Rick Keeney,

Chapter Treasurer

(941) 575-5050

[email protected]

Finance Management

Chapter Size: 630

Ontario

Chapter

Romano Del Tin,

Chapter Treasurer

(905) 791-7800

romano.deltin@

peelregion.ca

Webmaster assigns them the rights in the system. At this point the Branches then take on

the responsibility of posting and publicizing their events in their Branch. On a regular basis

the Webmaster and Officers inform Branch District Reps of the need to be diligent in posting

their events and keeping their calendar up to date.

No. 34. If applicable to the Chapter, branches provide at a minimum quarterly financial statement to the Chapter.

The Florida Chapter completes quarterly reports, mid-year reports and year end reports. The

quarterly reports are provided to the Executive Committee at the quarterly meetings. A hard

copy of the mid-year and year end reports are made available for viewing at the Fall and

Spring executive committee meetings respectively. The mid-year report and yearend report

are submitted to National as required.

No. 29. The Chapter has established a policy to maintain an unrestricted and

undesignated liquid reserve between 10% - 35% of its annual budget.

The Ontario Chapter finances are extremely well managed to the point where they need to

subsidize events in order to lower their liquid reserves to 100% in order to not jeopardize its

Not-For-Profit status. A substantial portion of the monies are held in a term deposits due to

their high income being enough that it is not required for their day to day operations. This is

in addition to a providing a $50,000 donation to 2014 APWA Congress held in Toronto.






Kansas

Chapter

Douglas Whitacre

Chapter Director

(785) 368-3949

[email protected]

No. 36. The Chapter has partnered and/or made contacts to partner on a project/

program with other kindred organization(s).

CAREER AWARENESS

The Career Awareness Chair is responsible for perpetuating careers in Public Works. This

is typically done once per year through both Kansas State University and the University of

Kansas as part of the American Society of Civil Engineers membership meetings. Typically,

the Kansas Chapter purchases pizza and soft drinks for the membership at each university

and then presents on the benefits of careers in Public Works. Past speaking topics have

included notable public works projects, the differences between the public sector and private

sector, and the typical day in the life of a Public Works Director. The Career Awareness

Chair typically reports back to the Executive Committee on the number of attendees, the

topics discussed, and questions that attendees may have asked. This allows the Executive

Committee to provide direction on what future visits to the universities may need to include.

Community Service and Outreach

Chapter Size: 850

North

Carolina

Chapter

Flip Bombardier,

Alternate Delegate

(704) 866-6763

[email protected]

Administration

Chapter Size: 300

No. 39. Annually, the Chapter reviews all contractual agreements with Chapter

administrator and/or other remunerated independent contractors.

GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING AND NEGOTIATING A HOTEL and/or FACILITY

CONFERENCE SITE CONTRACT; ESTIMATING FACILITY ‘MEAL GUARANTEES’ AND NOT

BREAKING THE BANK

Over the years, the Chapter has built upon both its own experiences and with guidance

and a base model from APWA National to create its own ‘Guidelines for Negotiating

Conference Site Contracts’. As in most Chapters, new individuals may be responsible for

annual conference site selection responsibilities, and consistency from year-to-year remains

important as these transitions occur. In addition, we have at times, struggled with estimating

/ giving minimum meal guarantees during our conferences (i.e., specifically those provided

by the Chapter and not necessarily ones that would be scheduled and provide by a sponsor).

These ‘number’ challenges attempt to protect the best financial interests of the Chapter (but

at the same time, not ‘skimp’ on providing quality meal service for our conference attendees;

i.e., by under-estimating actual meal attendance). Accordingly, we have developed both the





North

Carolina

Chapter

Administration

Florida

Chapter

Mark Juliano,

Alternate Delegate

(386) 566-3525

[email protected]

No. 41. The Chapter has a written Strategic Plan in place that is reviewed at a

minimum on an annual basis.

Chapter President appoints a Chair for the strategic planning committee. This chair’s

responsibility is to conduct an annual review of the strategic plan and report quarterly on the

status/progress of the strategic plan. Every 2-3 years the Chair leads the executive committee

in establishing Chapter priorities and setting goals. The process typically occurs over more

than one meeting.

No. 45. The Chapter’s Executive Committee meets a least quarterly.

The Chapter is managed by quarterly Executive Committee (EC) meetings of approximately

40 members that move around the State. Moving around the State to locations selected

by the Chapter President allows us to interact with our 11 Branches. There are 18 voting

members comprised of the Chapter Officers and District Representatives. Also invited to

these meetings are Chapter Committee Chairs, Branch Chairs and Past Chapter Presidents.

Most of the EC’s work is performed by our committees or Branches. We utilize the Chapter

website for written committee and branch reports. We pay for invited attendees meals and

attendees cover their travel and lodging. One EC meeting is held in conjunction with our

Annual Expo.

‘guidelines’ document for negotiating such contracts and a tool by which to estimate meal

guarantees.


Chapter Size: 1400

Doug Layton,

Chapter Delegate

904-247-5834

[email protected]




Administration


Missouri

Chapter

Gary M. Scheipeter,

PWLF

Delegate

Missouri Chapter

(314) 290-8550

gscheipeter@claytonmo.

gov

No. 43. The chapter maintains a robust awards and recognition program for chapter

members and regularly nominates members for APWA National awards.

In 2015, the St. Louis Branch of the Missouri Chapter started an additional annual Awards

Program called St. Louis Branch Awards. This program was modeled around a few specific

award submittal categories in the PACE Award Application, which include PW Project of

the Year – less than $250,000; PW Project of the Year – greater than $250,000; Technical

Innovation Award; and Service Appreciation Award

The Awards Ceremony is designed to recognize award recipients in each of the categories

held at the branch level. Chapter Size: 545

Chapter Size: 630

Ontario

Chapter

Terry Hardy,

Executive Director

(647) 726-0167

[email protected]

No. 44. The Chapter annually convenes a planning session to review operational

objectives for the coming year.

No. 45. The Chapter’s executive committee meets at a minimum on a quarterly basis

each year.

No. 47. The Chapter archives and records its Chapter historical information and

records.

In addition to our Board which meets every 2 months and the Executive Committee which

meets in the months between the Board meetings we have an Executive Director to take

care of day to day affairs and financial services arrangement with an Ontario association that

does all the payments, billing, bookkeeping and registrations for most of our events. Our

Branch Leaders are members of the Board and the Branches meet the expectations of the

Board. We have a Historian who administers our archives, provide awards at 3 functions

annually and apply for APWA awards on an annual basis. We are presently working on a

50th Anniversary Video.




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Chapter Size: 1400

Florida

Chapter

Chas Jordan,

Chapter Vice President

(386) 566-3525

[email protected]

No. 49. The Chapter’s written and graphic materials follow APWA branding

standards.

The Chapter has developed a brand that melds the national requirements with the

specific attributes that are associated with Florida, namely sunshine and water. We used

this branding effort to coordinate similar looking marketing materials, and to provide a

more direct connection with our Branches. Now, each of our Branches and associated

organizations use our logo as a basis for Branding themselves as well. This has created a

strong connection amongst our members and an identity that is not only our own, but one

that connects us from our members all the way to the national organization.

Marketing and Communication

Chapter Size: 150

Manitoba

Chapter

Bill Grabowecky,

Chapter Delegate

(204) 986-6332

[email protected]

Steve Blayney,

Chapter President

(204) 783-7091

[email protected]

No. 50. The Chapter engages the media by promotion of its events, programs and

the public works industry.

The Manitoba Chapter has also joined with three of the other Western Canadian Provinces

to submit articles of interest for all of our members to the ROADRUNNER Magazine.

No. 48. The chapter has a regular newsletter it distributes to members.

The Washington State chapter has development a high successful quarterly magazine called,

Washington State Public Works, which highlights committee news, new and returning

members, and articles on industry topics. The magazine also provides opportunities for

companies to promote their services to the membership. In addition, the Washington State

chapter has found ways to effectively use social media outreach on LinkedIn, Facebook

and Twitter to highlight training, program, and events as well as recongnition and

communication of industry news.Chapter Size: 1480

Washington

State

Chapter

Cathy McKay,

Committee Chair


(360) 352-1465

[email protected]

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Chapter Mentoring

CONTACTOVERVIEW

The following Chapters have volunteered to work closely or mentor one on one with another Chapter. The idea is similar to the Donald C. Stone mentoring program, but on a Chapter to Chapter basis. If your Chapter would like to consider selecting a mentor Chapter, discuss what you would like from a mentor with the listed Chapter contact. If you formalize a mentor/mentee relationship, please notify Sharica Ware at [email protected] so the Chapter Mentoring Committee can provide support and track the program. There is no paperwork to complete, just start the communication at your convenience.

Doug Layton,

Chapter Delegate

904-247-5834

[email protected]

The Florida Chapter has about 1400 members and covers the entire state of Florida. Drive time from Pensacola

to Miami is 10 hours and 670 miles. There are 11 branches, divided geographically, with branch size as large as

285 members. Our annual operating budget is approximately $60,000 in addition to Branch activities and our

annual Expo.

Most of our activities are held at the branch level. These events include breakfast, lunch and dinner meetings,

golf tournaments, social events, scholarship awards, Branch Executive committees, YP events, training, branding,

equipment rodeos, and charitable functions. We try to empower our branches. We pass the National member

rebates to our branches and provide freedom and encouragement in their activities.

The Chapter is managed by quarterly Executive Committee meetings of approximately 40 members that move

around the State. There are 18 voting members comprised of the Chapter Officers and District Representatives.

Also attending these meetings are Chapter Committee Chairs, Branch Chairs and Past Chapter Presidents. We

utilize the Chapter website for written committee reports.

Florida Chapter

Chapter Size: 1400

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CHAPTER CONTACTOVERVIEW

We hold an annual Expo that grosses approximately $250,000 with profit averaging $25,000. It is a weeklong

event that includes 30 technical sessions, 65,000 SF equipment and booths exhibitors, an Equipment Rodeo, awards

banquet, paid general session speakers, a first timer’s session, a YP event, an Executive Committee meeting, a

golf tournament, awarding of $10,000 in scholarships, and several social events. The Expo is managed by a paid

professional meeting planner and moves each year.

Our finances are led by our semi-permanent Treasurer, overseen by the Executive committee, finance and audit

committees. We have a CPA firm to help with accumulating financial reports from Branches and preparing reports

to National. We have a financial advisor tasked with investment of our reserves. We have a scholarship trust of

$250,000, an annual meeting account of $80,000 and an operating account of $100,000. Proceeds from the

scholarship account are designated for yearly scholarships.

Our membership efforts are led by a Chapter Membership Chair, assisted by 2 members that help with YP and

statistics and each Branch Membership Chair. We run repeated Branch and individual membership contests.

We have a strong branding effort. We have developed a logo for each branch that complements the Chapter logo.

We make letterhead, shirts and other items available with Chapter and Branch logos. We try to make the Public

Works profession more recognizable.

We maintain a Leadership Institute that holds classes in two locations and 3 Public Works Academies directed at

blue collar workers.

We have a robust awards program that gives out approximately 40 Chapter awards each year and feed winners to

the National awards program. Many of our Branches also have award programs that feed our Chapter awards.

Florida Chapter

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Kansas Chapter Justin Erickson,

Chapter Director

(316) 284-6020

jerickson@

newtonkansas.com

Roundtable

Discussions

Douglas Whitacre,

Chapter Director

(785) 368-3949

[email protected]

Career Awareness

The Kansas Chapter has 265 members and encompasses all of Kansas, except for the Kansas City Metro area.

There are no Branches within our Chapter. Travel time to Chapter events can range from 10 to approximately

500 miles.

There are 13 members on the Board of Directors. Each position is responsible for specific functions. Each position

has duties covered in the KS Chapter Leadership Manual.

There are five (5) Directors on the Board to cover:

• Membership/Diversity/Roundtables

• LTAP/Scholarship

• Awards

• CareerAwareness

• Newsletter

There are three (3) areas where the KS Chapter excels. They are:

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

The Kansas Chapter has a 2-to-3 Membership Roundtables hosted by a given city within the state and invitation

letters are sent to Chapter members and other Public Works officials within about a 50-mile radius of the host

site. These meetings are usually scheduled in the early afternoon on Executive Committee meeting dates and are

typically held in the same location. The format is about a 2-hour informal discussion of topics pre-identified by the

Chair working with the host city public work staff and issues brought by those attending. Light snacks and soft

drinks, name badges, and a sign in sheet facilitate the operation of the roundtables. These roundtable discussions

are usually planned at the beginning of the year to coordinate with the Executive Committee meetings schedule.

CAREER AWARENESS

The Career Awareness Chair is responsible for perpetuating careers in Public Works. This is typically done once

per year through both Kansas State University and the University of Kansas as part of the American Society of Civil

Engineers membership meetings. Typically, the Kansas Chapter purchases pizza and soft drinks for the membership

at each university and then presents on the benefits of careers in Public Works. Past speaking topics have included

notable public works projects, the differences between the public sector and private sector, and the typical day in

the life of a Public Works Director. The Career Awareness Chair typically reports back to the Executive Committee Chapter Size: 265

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Flip Bombardier,

Alternate Delegate

704-866-6763

[email protected]

Jeff Hancock,

Chapter Member

(913) 776-0541

jhancock@

smhconsultants.com

Scholarship Auction

The NC Chapter is comprised of over 900 members representing a diverse group of municipalities, counties, and

private sector individuals. Our main goal and mission is all about educational and networking opportunities for

our members. The Chapter has seven technical divisions that provide training specific to an individual’s particular

interests and needs. They also provide the opportunity to meet your peers from across the State in the particular

work disciplines.

The Chapter’s Divisions are: Administrative Management, Buildings & Grounds, Equipment Services, Solid Waste,

Stormwater Management, Streets, and Technology. Each Division schedules either separately (or sometimes in

partnership with another Division) an annual conference of its own (in addition to the Chapter’s statewide Annual

Conference and Equipment Show). We also voluntarily staff over twenty diverse sub-committees, each with its own

area of responsibility.

Our Chapter strives to actively embrace, support and practice the APWA ‘Chapter Best Practices’, recognizing we

do better in some categories than others. Outlined below are some areas we feel we have a history developed in

building a better ‘model’ as each year progresses.

To read more regarding the North Carolina Chapter, please click here.

North Carolina

Chapter

Chapter Size: 850

Kansas Chapter

on the number of attendees, the topics discussed, and questions that attendees may have asked. This allows the

Executive Committee to provide direction on what future visits to the universities may need to include.

SCHOLARSHIP AUCTION

This fun fund-raising activity is an annual event in conjunction with the Kansas Chapter Spring Conference. The

monies raised go into a scholarship fund for students at the University of Kansas and Kansas State University

engineering departments.

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Sal Iannello,

Alternate Delegate

(905) 658-8991

[email protected]

Terry Hardy,

Executive Director

(647) 726-0167

[email protected]

The Ontario Chapter has a membership of approximately 630 members and two branches. We are the largest

Canadian Chapter in the American Public Works Association, and consistently one of the Chapter leaders in

growth, outreach and innovation. Our public sector members are generally employed by Ontario’s municipalities,

representing greater than 90% of the population, 13.7 million in 2014. Eight million of which live in the greater

Toronto area (GTA) and includes one of our branches. The other Branch in the Ottawa (National capital Area)

has a further 1.5 million. Our private sector members directly employ more than 20,000 professional and highly-

skilled positions. Collectively, we represent close to 50 years of participation in the growth of Ontario’s economy by

building and operating infrastructure facilities across the Province. The while the province has an area of 354,342

sq. mi. as is obvious from the foregoing the majority of the population live within 60 miles of Lake Ontario. So for

the most part our Chapter has a high density with a few large centers that are a considerable distance from the

main mass around Lake Ontario.

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