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American Public Works Association
Website: NewYork.APWA.net
Geoffrey Benway, PE, Genesee Valley Branch President
Genesee Valley Branch Serving Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans and Wayne County
2017 APWA Conference
Have a unique product or interesting project that you would like to present to public works professionals from all over NY State? The 2017 Conference will be held in Rochester, NY in March 22- 24, 2017 and is a perfect venue to educate all kinds of public works personnel.
Genesee Valley Branch News
At the last Board of Directors meeting, our Treasurer (Peter Vars) noted that the GVB is in a good financial position with cash reserves for emergency and operational needs. The Board is looking at various ideas to further the mission and involvement of our younger members. This may include starting a scholarship fund, providing financial support to younger members for attending the APWA Chapter Conference, or funding a membership for RIT students. Got an idea…email me!
2016 Awards Banquet
It is never too late to start thinking about projects and people to nominate for an APWA Award. The application forms will be made available on the GVB APWA website for an easy download. This also saves the Branch money in reduced copying costs and postage. Be on the watch for a “Save The Date” email for the banquet. For those that are not members (I can’t imagine why you would not!), please send me your email address and you will be added to our email blasts for events, training, sponsorship, and banquet information. We will not share your information with anyone!
2016 Presidential Election
By the time you read this, we will be heading into the home stretch for the Presidential elections. I have voted in every election since I turned 18 but can never remember an election like this! I can’t (won't) suggest a candidate as I can’t choose the lesser of two evils. I can only hope that you agree with me that we need to support public works in funding road, water, sewer, and other utility work projects. This is our bread and butter! I would also like our candidates to discuss easing some of the regulatory restrictions on public works. Hopefully, each candidate develops a more civil attitude and offers us realistic solutions to the needs of America. Be sure to check out the candidate’s position on public works issues. But most of all….good luck figuring it out! Ugh!!
The American Public Works Association (www.apwa.net) is a not-for-profit, international organization of more than 29,000 members involved in the field of public works. APWA serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge. APWA is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and has an office in Washington, D.C. with 63 chapters throughout North America.
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