Chapter Membership Achievement Award winners announced
he American Public Works Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2012 Chapter Membership Achievement Award. This award encourages membership growth by honoring the chapters showing the largest net increase in membership, compared to other chapters of similar size. Every APWA chapter in good standing is eligible for consideration. However, the chapter must have submitted its financial reports in accordance with the Rules Governing Chapters and must utilize the APWA National office for administration of membership dues collection. Congratulations to the 2012 winners for their success in member retention and recruitment: Each of these winning chapters listed above will be presented with a patch for their chapter banner and a $250 check which could be used to
Chapter Size Division (based upon qty of mbrs as of June 30, 2011)
Award-Winning Chapter
Net Membership Increase from June 30, 2010 June 30, 2011
100 members or less
Newfoundland-Labrador
15.09%
101-200 members
Mississippi
11.54%
201-300 members
South Carolina
14.12%
301-500 members
Iowa
9.4%
501-850 members
Georgia
3.72%
More than 850 members
Minnesota
3.67%
provide even more educational and networking opportunities for their local members. Overall, the South Carolina Chapter had the highest net membership increase amongst United States chapters (14.12%), and the Newfoundland-Labrador Chapter was the Canadian chapter with highest
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net increase in membership (15.09%). Congratulations to these chapters for their efforts in recruiting and retention. Contact Patty Mahan or Brad Patterson at 800-848-APWA if you have questions about the Chapter Membership Achievement Award.
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