Purpose:To support the plan and execution of the APWA 2013 National Congress. To provide a number of local host events and activities.Duties:Coordinate with National APWA CommitteePrepare a budget for the CongressEstablish and oversee necessary subcmmitteesEstablish goals and benchmarks for the committee and subcommitteesComplete the necessary fundraising to meet the commitments made in securing the showThe Planning Committee for the 2013 Congress is hard at work making preparations for the event. Consider volunteering today to assist in this great activity - not seen in Chicago since 1994!Give us a hand in showing the world just how great Chicago's Public Works Community is.Check out the 2013 website:  http://apwachicagometro2013.org/

Purpose: To review the financial records of the Chapter at least annuallyDuties: Prepare a written report, conforming to APWA Standards, attesting to the financial condition of the Chapter during February of each year prior to the final transfer of the Chapter books to the new Treasurer. Examine canceled checks, accounting of numerical sequence, and endorsementsReview the bank statements and reconciliationsExamine documents supporting disbursementsReview and certify the annual Chapter financial report as prepared by the Chapter TreasurerProvide a written report of the Annual Audit for inclusion in the Annual Financial Report

Purpose: To oversee and administer the Branch, Chapter and National Awards programs for the Chicago Metro Chapter.Duties: To solicit annual award nominations by a joint mailing for all Branches starting in October of each yearTo select Chapter recipients for awards from submittals by each Branch or made directly to the ChapterTo host the Annual Awards Ceremony and to present the Chapter recipients with mementosTo submit the annual Presidential Award for Chapter Excellence (PACE) to national APWATo oversee the submittal of national award applications by the deadlineTo assist in coordinating the Top Ten Awards Luncheon, if applicableTo develop a list of service award recipients and present them with a certificate upon 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 or more years of membership at Awards LuncheonTo update the awards log with new winners annuallyTo coordinate Awards activities with th ... Read More

Purpose: To annually determine that the Chapter Bylaws are current and, as necessary, develop modifications to the Bylaws for approval by the Chapter membership.Duties: Conduct a review of the Chapter Bylaws during the first quarter of each calendar year and report to the Executive Committee the results of the review and the need for any amendments in AprilShould amendments be determined necessary, the Committee shall develop the appropriate changes and submit proposed amendments to the Chapter Executive Committee for review, comment and approvalAfter Executive Committee approval, amendments shall be submitted to the Chapter membership and National Board for approval. Note: Due to scheduling of local and national meetings, this process may take more than a year

Purpose:To coordinate all activities associated with the annual APWA Chicago Metro Chapter Conference and Exposition. The Expo is held every spring during National Public Works Week.Duties: In discussion with the APWA Chicago Metro Executive Committee, determine the type and nature of the event and/or events that will make up the annual Chapter Conference and ExpoDetermine the appropriate location and venue for the chosen series of events making up the ExpoPrepare an annual budget and provide periodic reports to the APWA Chicago Metro Executive Committee regarding the financial status of the eventCoordinate and review Expo related mailings, brochures, programs, advertisements and other written materialsNegotiate or review all Expo contracts and expenditures (contracts and purchases over $5,000 must be filed with the APWA National Director of Finance within 30 days. Contracts and purc ... Read More

Purpose The purpose of the Community Outreach Committee is to build awareness, respect and recognition in citizens; to outreach to students of all ages to enhance awareness of career options in Public Works in the future; to provide service community; consistently putting forth a positive image for the Public Works Department and APWA.Chicago Metro Community EventsJanuary – Future City CompetitionMay– Public Works Week CelebrationsDecember –Toys-for-Tots 

This committee prepares and distributes the Chapter newsletter.  Submit articles and news here!

Purpose:To coordinate all activities related to the soliciting of applications for and the awarding of Chapter Scholarships to be distributed annually at the December  meeting of the ChapterDuties:Advertise for potential recipientsReview applicants and choose recipientsInvite recipients to attend the December meetingDevelop and prepare the scholarship awards Provide information for publication on the Chapter website and in the Chapter newsletter

The Chapter Website is maintained on a voluntary basis by Alfred Benesch & Co. If you have any suggestions, requests, issues, complaints, complements :) etc., please direct them to Laura McGovern at apwa@benesch.com.Branch websites are maintained by the Branch Secretary in conjunction with a website volunteer in some branches.  Contacts are as follows:City Branch       Greg DuntzSuburban          Marty Michalasko                            Reid MagnerSouthwest        Sean O'DellFox Valley          Mike Hall              ... Read More