TO: MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ITEM 3

FROM: CHAS JORDAN, FLORIDA CHAPTER PRESIDENT

DATE: JULY 16, 2016

RE: PRESIDENT'S REPORT

Since April, I have represented the Florida Chapter at the following events:

• PWX – PW Director Networking and Fundraising Event – Jacksonville, Florida – May 19, 2016• Conference Call with FRPA on Joint Assistance• FCCMA Conference – Membership Booth – June 2, 2016• National Board Meeting Dinner – Tommy Bahama’s Sarasota – June 5, 2016• PWX – PW Director Networking and Fundraising Event – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – June 9, 2016• Treasure Coast Branch Annual Banquet – Port St. Lucie, Florida – June 10, 2016• West Coast Branch Meeting – July 13, 2016

2016 Expo:See attached final report of the 2016 Expo in Tampa.

POTENTIAL MOTION: I MOVE TO ALLOCATE $25,000 FROM THE PROFIT OF THE 2016 FLORIDA PUBLICWORKS EXPO TO THE 2017 PWX ACCOUNT.

POTENTIAL MOTION: I MOVE TO ALLOCATE THE REMAINING PROFIT OF THE 2016 FLORIDA PUBLIC WORKSEXPO TO THE CHAPTER GENERAL FUND TO OFFSET POTENTIAL REDUCTIONS IN PROFIT FROM 2017FLORIDA PUBLIC WORKS EXPO.

2017 PWX:Fundraising:- The Fundraising Committee has done a great job of raising funds through private vendors. We have had a number ofNetworking Events across the state and have raised over 57% of our fundraising goal!Get Acquainted Party:- Rosen Poolside – Pool Party Inside and OutNext Host Committee Meeting – July 29, 2016 – Lakeland, Florida

National Board Dinner:On June 5, 2016 the National Board of Directors met in Lido Beach, Florida. The chapter hosted a dinner for the Boardmembers at Tommy Bahamas and it was very well received. Thank you to our Treasurer, Delegate, Suncoast DistrictRep, and family members for representing the Florida Chapter to the National Board!

2016-2017 Strategic Plan Update:

The Strategic Plan update will be reviewed at the Friday meeting for any ideas or changes.

POTENTIAL MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE 2016-2017 UPDATE TO THE FLORIDA CHAPTER STRATEGICPLAN.

2016-2017 Initiatives:

1. Education – (50 Training Sessions in Florida):1. First Webinar is being Finalized for Presentation in July or August

2. Membership – (1,500 Members):1. WE ARE NOW NUMBER 3 IN THE NATION!!!! 2. Elia and I represented the Chapter at the Annual FCCMA Conference and got a great response.3. Next Step – Letters to State Public Works Directors

3. Cruise for Scholarships:1. The Cruise is planned for March 3-6, 2017.2. See Information Attached to Report to sign up!

4. Written Partnerships with other Organizations:1. Currently developing a “Joint Resolution” to use with FACERS and FRPA

5. Leadership APWA Program1. Developing as a part of the 2017 Tallahassee Expo Planning

6. Technical Committee Improvement1. All Technical Committees are off and running except for Fleet – NEED VOLUNTEER TO CHAIR

National Committee Appointments for this year:

Wilfrid Nixon – Snow Conference Review CommitteeAmy Blaida – DCS Quality Committee – Chairperson

See attached list of continued appointments.

National Chapter Dinner – PWX 2016:

The Chapter Dinner will be at the Wabasha Street Caves on Tuesday at PWX. Cost per person is $60 and we are invitingother chapters in our region. Please sign up on the Chapter Website.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chas Jordan, President

APWA 2016 Show SummaryTampa, Florida

April 18 - April 22, 2016

Attendance:

166 Full Delegates (153 members, 8 retired & 5 speakers)347 Daily Delegates (163 delegates, 27 speakers, 83 2-day pass, 70 Rodeo &

4 scholarship winners) 15 Spouse/Guests29 Volunteers19 Young Professionals (others registered either as full or daily delegates)305 Exhibitors

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881 Total Attendance

Rodeo:

70 Participants

Silver Cup Winner: Josh Cress - Polk County

2nd Place: Chris Greene - City of Gainesville

3rd Place: Leon Smith - St. Johns County

Exhibits: Tampa Convention Center

75,000 square foot exhibit hall (west hall)

86 booths available (10’ x 10’) 5 booths available (10’ x 20’) 85 booths sold (10’ x 10’) 3 booths sold (10’ x 20’)

11 bulk spaces available 14 bulk spaces sold

Education:

33 technical sessions 32 technical sessions (CEU/PHD credited)

Scholarships:

$7,500.00 awarded

Income:

$174,200.00 exhibitors $46,400.00 sponsors$98,354.00 registration & ticket fees

$318,954.00 total income

Expense: $255,718.56

Profit: $63,235.44

Room Block / Pick-up:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center Block 625 Pick-up 538

Are YOU Ready to CRUISE to benefit the Florida Chapter's Scholarship Fund!?!?!?! Filling up just 50 slots would bring in $5,000 in scholarship funds!

Deadline for the APWA Member Rate is September 20, 2016 Click the link below to sign-up or to get more information on the Aon the APWA cruise!http://florida.apwa.net/EventDetails/9076

Cruise

Rates start as low as $337.80 per person.

2017

with

March 3 - 6Royal CarribeanMajesty of the Seas

A.P.W.A. Florida- Cruise 2017

Aboard Royal Caribbean’s MAJESTY OF THE SEAS

For a 3 Night Bahama Cruise March 3-6, 2017

DATE

March 3 Fri.

March 4 Sat.

March 5 Sun.

March 6 Mon.

PORT

Port Canaveral

Nassau, Bahama

Cocoa Cay

Port Canaveral

TIME

4:00 pm

12-11:59 pm

8 am-4 pm

7 am

CABIN-

TYPE

PER

PERSON

Double Occ

INTERIOR $337.87

OCEAN

VIEW

$357.87

Jr Suite

Triple

current

rate

DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS

A deposit of $100.00 PER PERSON due by DECEMBER 10, 2016

AUTOMATIC FINAL PAYMENT on December 12, 2016

TO JOIN COMPLETE RESERVATION FORM

Or contact: Carolyn Martin (386) 747-5094

sccmartin@aol.com

Includes all taxes and port charges.

Those wishing to travel with 3

or 4 in cabin should deposit

now due to limited availability.

Call for rates.

GREAT GROUP RATES

+

$50.00 DONATION BY RCCL to

APWA for each cabin booked.

GROUP CRUISE REGISTRATION FORM

GROUP NAME APWA

Cruise Line ROYAL CARIBBEAN

SHIP MAJESTY OF THE SEAS

SAILING DATE MARCH 3-6, 2017

CANCELLATION PENALTIES

59-30 days prior to sailing= deposit

29-8 days prior to sailing= 50% of total fare

7 days or less= 100% of fare

Name change= $50.00pp

PASSENGERS MUST HAVE PROPER TRAVEL

DOCUMENTS

US CIITIZENS MUST HAVE A PASSPORT OR

ORIGIONAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE WITH PHOTO ID

Cabin Category: Inside______ Oceanview______ Balcony______

BILLING & TICKETING REQUIRED INFORMATION

ADDRESS:____________________________ CITY_______________________ST___ ZIP______

HOME PHONE_______________ CELL PHONE ______________ EMAIL___________________

CREDIT CARD TYPE ___ CARD NUMBER ____________________________________________

EXP DATE ___________ PLEASE CHARGE MY CARD _____________ DEPOSIT/automatic Final

SIGNATURE____________________________________________________ DATE__________

PASSENGERS MUST USE THEIR LEGAL NAMES AS ON PASSPORT

1. __________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ___/___/_____ M/F

2. __________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ___/____/____M/F

3. __________________________________________________________________Date of Birth ___/____/_____ M/F

4. __________________________________________________________________Date of Birth ___/____/_____ M/F

TRAVEL CANCELLATION INSURANCE

We Strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance due to the cruise lines’ cancellation policies. Travel insurance must be

purchased no later than the final payment date. This is to confirm that I am aware of the cancellation penalties and that

travel insurance is available to protect against cancellation penalties.

SIGNATURE REQUIRED ______________________________________ DATE __/__/__ ACCEPT ________ DECLINE_____

RETURN REGISTRATION TO:

Carolyn Martin sccmartin@aol.com

Or call in at:(386)747-5094

FAX: (407)322-5032

MAIL: 835 Gator Lane Deltona, FL 32738

DINING

EARLY _X LATE __

Florida Members on National Committees

Certified Stormwater Manager (CSM) CouncilJohn Dunton, Project Mgr, City of Port St. Lucie, FL

Congress Program Review CommitteeMartha Graham, PE, Director of Public Works, City of Augustine, FL

Diversity CommitteeRam Tewari, Retired, Pembroke Pines, FL

Donald C. Stone Credentialing CouncilSue M. Hann, PE, PWLF, AICP, Dir Plan & Proj Mgt. Brevard Pub Schls, Malabar, FL

Donald C. Stone Quality CouncilAmy Blaida, MPA, Bus Dev Rep, Reynolds Smith & Hills, Inc. Orlando, FL

Donald C. Stone Research CouncilScott Tison, Registrar/Workforce Coordinator, FL LTAP Center, Gainesville, FL

Public Works Project of the Year Awards CommitteeRam Tewari, Retired, Pembroke Pines, FL

Small Cities/Rural Communities CommitteeMartha Graham, PE, Director of Public Works, City of Augustine, FL

Emergency Management CommitteePhilip Mann, PE, Asst PW Dir, City of Gainesville, FL

Fleet Services CommitteeJon C. Crull, CPFP, Retired, Deland, FL

Leadership and Management CommitteeCharles (Chas) R. Jordan, MPA, Asst. Director/Facilities Mgr, City of Largo, FL

Solid Waste Management CommitteeMonica Bramble, Solid Waste Mgr, City of North Port, FL