APWA Membership – What Can It Do for You?

What Is APWA? An international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services. The largest and oldest organization of its kind in the world. Your Comprehensive Public Works Solutions Network The preferred choice for professional membership!

Who Are We? Chapters (63 total, in US and Canada) Regional Directors (9 Regions, US and Canada) Board of Directors (14 Directors + most recent Past President + President-Elect + President) At-Large Directors (5, topic-focused) Staff (Headquarters in Kansas City, MO and office in Washington, DC) = 28,500+ members in U.S. and Canada Council of Chapters (1 delegate for each chapter) Branches CPWA Board

Including: Technical Committees (9) Center for Sustainability Leadership Group Government Affairs Committee Professional Development Committee Accreditation Council Certification Commission Governance Councils for each of the Certification Programs: –Public Fleet Professional –Public Infrastructure Inspector –Stormwater Manager Public Works Institutes Strategy and Review Committee International Affairs Committee And several other groups guiding Association programs and activities

Transportation Engineering and Technology Leadership and Management Stormwater/Flood Control Water and Sewers Utilities and Public Right-of-Way Grounds and Urban Forestry Sustainability Facilities Winter Maintenance Solid Waste Fleet Services Construction Management Emergency Management Developing programs and products covering members’ diverse areas of responsibility:

Donald C. Stone Center for Leadership Excellence in Public Works (DCS Center) Education Is Our Primary Focus 3 Career Paths: Leadership and Management Public Works Professional Technical Specialty Something for everyone!

Education Is Our Primary Focus DCS Center Career Paths Leadership & Management Level 1: Public Works Supervisor (PWS) Level 2: Public Works Manager (PWM) Level 3: Public Works Executive (PWE) Level 4: Public Works Leadership Fellow (PWLF)

Education is our Primary Focus DCS Center - Leadership and Management: Level 1 (PWS) or Level 2 (PWM) Institutes/Academies: 11 Core Areas of Study Ideal for: o Current first-line supervisors and up o Those aspiring to become leaders within the profession There are 18 APWA nationally-approved Public Works Institutes APWA-approved Institutes also meet the institute completion requirement for the Donald C. Stone Level 1 Public Works Supervisor (PWS) and Level 2 Public Works Manager (PWM) credential programs.

Master’s in Public Administration- Emphasis in Public Works www2.apwa.net/Education/graduate.asp Education is our Primary Focus DCS Center - Leadership and Management: Level 3 (PWE)

Education Is Our Primary Focus DCS Center Career Paths Level 1: Technical Scholar Level 2: Master Scholar Public Works Professional Technical Specialty Operator & Technician Specialist I Operator & Technician Specialist II Operator & Technician Specialist III/Manager

Certified Public Fleet Professional Certified Stormwater Manager Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector DCS – Technical Specialty- Professional Certifications

Education Is Our Primary Focus See schedule at: www2.apwa.net/events Face-to-Face Programs –presented by APWA National –presented by your Local Chapter or Branch Bringing You Professional Development Opportunities At Locations Across the Continent CEUs (or PDHs) available Stormwater Workshop held in conjunction with the International Public Works Congress & Exposition Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate Program No CEU “recording fees” for members!

Bringing You Opportunities for Professional Development International Public Works Congress & Exposition – The Best Show in Public Works August 30-September 2, 2015 Phoenix, Arizona At APWA ’ s National Conferences Connect, Explore Latest Innovations, and “ Talk Shop ” CEUs (or PDHs) available No CEU “recording fees” for members!

Bringing You Opportunities for Professional Development Connect, Explore Latest Innovations, and “ Talk Shop ” At APWA ’ s National Conferences North American Snow Conference –April 12-15, 2015 in Grand Rapids, Michigan – CEUs (or PDHs) available No CEU “recording fees” for members!

Bringing You AND Your Staff Opportunity for Professional Development At Your Desk OR at a Nearby Location Click, Listen & Learn programs Train One Person or an Entire Group Live and Pre-recorded programs available View the schedule at www2.apwa.net/events CEUs (or PDHs) available No CEU “recording fees” for members! Live and pre- recorded CLLs are free for members!

Plus Savings on Professional Development with Access to presentations from past Congress events Members access this content, at no extra charge, via the Members Library.

Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure Emerging Leaders Academy International Initiatives Education Is Our Primary Focus Targeted National Programs

APWA Reporter magazine APWA Washington Report newsletter Online Store www2.apwa.net/bookstore –Books, videos/DVDs/CDs, APWA apparel, community outreach resources, & much more –Order online via credit card or purchase order –Reduced pricing for members Public Works Buyer’s Guide Your Primary Resource Some “store” items are free for members via the Members’ Library!

APWA Members’ Library Your Primary Resource adsfsdf

infoNOW Communities – networks, divided by subject area, where public works professionals share questions, answers and real-life experiences Your Primary Resource For Knowledge Exchange and Credible Public Works Information Member chooses: –Which “communities” to participate in –How he or she wants to receive s from each “community” Free - Members Only

Your Primary Resource For Networking and Collaboration Local Chapter Activities Twitter twitter.com/apwasnow twitter.com/apwacongress Facebook

Your Primary Resource For Career Information Employers –Immediate posting of job openings online following submittal and fee payment –Add position posting in APWA Reporter and double your exposure Job Seekers –Targeted FREE searches –Job opening notifications via –Confidential FREE listings of Internship opportunities U.S. and Canada

Your Primary Resource For Agency Accreditation Voluntary, self-motivated approach Compare policies, procedures and practices to nationally recognized practices for agencies Currently more than 90 APWA Accredited Agencies in North America; serving populations of 7,500 to 1.5 million

Your Primary Resource For Public Outreach Tools National Public Works Week –Toolkit for helping your agency celebrate and get the recognition it deserves during NPWW –P.W. Paws –Coloring Books/Stickers/Pencils Outreach Toolkit with 6-minute video and 30-second PSA Career Brochure Kindergarten through 12 th Grade Curriculum –“Discovering the World of Public Works” –“Exploring the World of Public Works” –“Shaping the World of Public Works”

Your Voice in the U.S. Capitol Washington, DC Adequate investment in public infrastructure Respect for local authority Reasonable regulations and protection from unfunded mandates Support for streamlining government oversight Support for sustainability and environmental stewardship Providing testimony regarding need for: CPWA: Tactix group working on advocacy issues in Canada

Federal Legislative Advocacy –Government Affairs Committee –Legislative Action Center –APWA Washington Report newsletter –Tactix – working with the CPWA Board on advocacy issues in Canada Your Voice with the Government Federal Agency Advocacy –Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) –Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) –Department of Homeland Security (DHS) –Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) –Federal Transit Administration (FTA) State and Provincial Advocacy –Web-based tools –Staff support for state- and provincial-level involvement

New Public Works Professionals: Learn from the best public works professionals in North America Meet corporate members who provide the products and services you need Get sound professional advice from those who deal with the same challenges as you do Experienced Public Works Professionals: Get support from your peers Meet the new faces entering the public works profession Get sound professional advice from those who deal with the same challenges you’re facing Share your expertise with other public works professionals Corporate Professionals: Gain access to those who need your unique and expert advice, products or services Increase visibility for your company or organization

The Membership that Works for YOU ! Thank you.

National Office Contacts: Patty Mahan Membership Mktg & Development Manager Brad Patterson Chapter Membership Manager