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 [ ... ]
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.  [ ... ]
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/.Cons [ ... ]
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. [ ... ]
At the annual meeting and holiday luncheon in December, 2009, the membership adopted the 2010 budget.  Click here to view it [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
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