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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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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.
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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
North
Carolina
Chapter
Flip Bombardier,
Alternate Delegate
(704) 866-6763
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
Beth Engum
Volunteer Coordinator
Minnesota Chapter
(651) 266-7115
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.
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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.
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Chapter Size: 1400
Florida
Chapter
Mark Juliano,
Alternate Delegate
(386) 566-3525
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
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Chapter Size: 590
David D. Griscom, PWLF
Delegate, Interim
Secretary
Georgia Chapter APWA
(404) 427-5678
David D. Griscom, PWLF
Delegate, Interim
Secretary
Georgia Chapter APWA
(404) 427-5678
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
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Steve Blayney,
Chapter Delegate
(204) 509-7385
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
Education and Special Events
Monica Heil
Minnesota Chapter
Education and Training
Committee, Chair
952) 985-2791
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.
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Tim Stuart,
Committee Chair
(289) 288-0287
Linda Shilley
Committee Chair
Washington State Chapter
(360) 528-8010
Debbie Sullivan, PWLF
Chapter Treasurer
Washington State Chapter
(360) 753-8494
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
other education programming events to advance the public works field.
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.
To Read More, click here.
No. 24. Annually, the chapter conducts at least six continuing education and/or
other education programming events to advance the public works field.
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
Washington State Chapter
(253) 480-2472
Chapter Size: 1400
Florida
Chapter
Rick Keeney,
Chapter Treasurer
(941) 575-5050
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
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Florida
Chapter
Rick Keeney,
Chapter Treasurer
(941) 575-5050
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.
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Kansas
Chapter
Douglas Whitacre
Chapter Director
(785) 368-3949
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
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
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North
Carolina
Chapter
Administration
Florida
Chapter
Mark Juliano,
Alternate Delegate
(386) 566-3525
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.
To Read More, click here.
Chapter Size: 1400
Doug Layton,
Chapter Delegate
904-247-5834
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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
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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Florida
Chapter
Chas Jordan,
Chapter Vice President
(386) 566-3525
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
Steve Blayney,
Chapter President
(204) 783-7091
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
Washington State Chapter
(360) 352-1465
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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
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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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
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
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
Terry Hardy,
Executive Director
(647) 726-0167
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.
Ontario
Chapter
Chapter Size: 630
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