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Jun 3, 2010
The 2010 Snowplow/Loader Roadeos were a tremendous success! 28 snowplow teams and 36 loader drivers competed valiantly for top honors. We hope that all found it a rewarding and enjoyable experience. We would like to congratulate the top 3 winners, as follows:Loader Competition 1st PlaceRandy Somersett Village of Downers Grove2nd Place Dave LaVigne Village of Bolingb [ ... ]
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It was with great pleasure and honor that we announce that the McHenry County Division of Transportation’s (MCDOT) Maintenance Superintendent, R. Mark DeVries, has been designated one of APWA's 2010 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year. Mark’s selection puts him in a very elite group of winners since the inception of the program in 1960. Attached is the list of those selected for the honor of 2010 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year.Since 1960, the American Public Works Association (APWA) has celebrated National Public Works Week (NPWW) in North America. This annual observance, which takes place during the third full week in May, is designed to educate the public on the importance of our nation’s public infrastructure and services. It serves, moreover, as a time to recognize the contributions of public works professionals who, working in the public int [ ... ]
It was with great pleasure and honor that we announce that the McHenry County Division of Transportation’s (MCDOT) Maintenance Superintendent, R. Mark DeVries, has been designated one of APWA's 2010 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year. Mark’s selection puts him in a very elite group of winners since the inception of the program in 1960. Attached is the list of those selected for the honor of 2010 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year.Mar 26, 2010
Illinois Transportation Security SummitMonday, October 25 , 2010through Wednesday, October 27, 2010IPWMAN 2010 Second Annual ConferenceWednesday, October 27 , 2010through Thursday, October 28, 2010Stoney Creek Inn101 Mariners WayEast Peoria, IL 61611• FEMA Public Assistance Program• Tabletop Exercise• Rail Security• Water/Wastewater Security• Federal Emergency Response Program• Community Preparedness• Emergency Communications• NIMS Training• Earthquake Response• Family PreparednessAdditional details are available at the IPWMAN web site, www.ipwman.org
Mar 14, 2010
On May 26th and 27th the Chicago Metro Chapter will be hosting the annual Expo and Roadeo in Schaumburg, IL at the Renaissance hotel and conference center. This event is the largest event of the year for the chapter. This event draws thousands of attendees, hundreds of vendors and dozens and dozens of competitors in the snow plow and loader roadeo. The event takes a lot of planning and organizing and the Chapter is fortunate to have a dedicated group of volunteers heading up this event. Robert Lewis is the general chairman. Glen Andler and Scott Shirley will be corralling the roadeo participants. Assisting with all the other numerous activities and educational sessions are Barb Little, Bill Heinz, Ed Kalina, Michelle Lipinski and Sagar Sonar. The committee meets frequently and is interested in hearing from you.Expo Committee meets to organize the 2010 Expo and Roadeo. Front row L. to R: [ ... ]
APWA joins ASCE in Issuing Infrastructure Report CardOn February 10, 2010 several members of the Chicago Metro Chapter of APWA joined their colleagues from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in Springfield, IL to host the unveiling of the ASCE report card on the status of infrastructure in Illinois. The report card gave an overall grade of D to the infrastructure. This grade incorporates nine various components including aviation, bridges, water resources, roads and transit systems. Criteria included a general condition of the facilities and the funding proposed to address system deficiencies.In addition to the issuance of the report card, participants visited with their state representatives and state senators. Later that evening a reception was held where the state legislators could converse with engineers and public works administrators. Joining in the drive dow [ ... ]
Feb 9, 2010
Our very own Dave Lawry is the Region V Director. In this role, he attends the House of Delegates and keeps the Chapter up to date on issues with National. He issues a monthly Region V Newsletter. Check back here periodically to read the latest version and back issues.
Jan 27, 2010
APWA offers members a fun and creative way to be involved in the planning for our upcoming national conference to be held in Chicago in 2013. Use your imagination to create a great logo!The 2013 committee will judge contest entries. The winning logo will be used prominently on printed conference materials, shirts, the conference website, correspondence and other materials related to the planning efforts over the next four years. Submit your graphic file (vector images preferred) to lmcgovern@benesch.com as an attachment to an email message by February 19, 2010.Contestants can view the 2013 website http://apwachicagometro2013.org/ for information regarding the planning efforts, committee makeup, etc. A placeholder logo is depicted on the site at this time, but the winning logo will replace this graphic. The Chicago Metro Chapter Website is located at: http://chicago.apwa.net/.Consider entering today and showing off your artistic skills!
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The Chicago Metro Chapter has a long history of dedication to scholarships. At the annual holiday luncheon in December, the Chapter proudly presented scholarships for college students and continuing education in the Public Works industry.Click on the link below to download the a summary of this year's impressive scholarship class.
Jan 19, 2010
At the annual meeting and holiday luncheon in December, 2009, the membership adopted the 2010 budget. Click here to view it
Nov 17, 2009
The Chicago Metro Chapter and Branches are pleased to announce our annual call for award entries. Consider nominating your favorite co-worker, Director or project for an award. The Chicago Metro Chapter does so many good things. Help us recognize all of these great things!Download the full awards brochure:Awards brochureDownload the nomination form:Nomination FormClick here for the link to the National APWA website award nominations: 2010 Awards
The Chicago Metro Chapter and Branches are pleased to announce our annual call for award entries. Consider nominating your favorite co-worker, Director or project for an award. Nov 10, 2009
Starved Rock Lodge - Utica, IL November 6, 2009. At their annual leadership retreat, the Chicago Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association announced their slate of candidates for the 2010 calendar year.Victor Ramirez of the City of Crystal Lake, IL and Immediate Past President released the names of the nominating committee’s recommendations for the 2010 officer candidates. Ramirez had issued a call for nominations and convened a committee to interview interested candidates. Upon review and consideration the committee recommended that Mr. Joe Fennel, Director of NWJAWA as President; Mr. Vydas Juskelis, Director of Public Works, Villa Park, IL as President-Elect; Mr. Steve Weinstock, Director of Public Works, Village of Schaumburg, IL as Vice-President; Ms. Laura McGovern of Alfred Benesch and Company as Secretary and Ms. Jennifer Barlas of Engineering Enterprises, Inc. as Tre [ ... ]
Starved Rock Lodge - Utica, IL November 6, 2009. At their annual leadership retreat, the Chicago Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association announced their slate of candidates for the 2010 calendar year.Aug 24, 2009
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