![]](img/header/menu/RightEnd.gif)
Welcome to the APWA North Carolina Chapter
The APWA NC Chapter is all about educational and networking opportunities for its members. The Chapter has seven divisions that provide training specific to an individual’s particular interests and needs. They also provide the opportunity to meet your peers from other municipalities in a particular discipline.
The seven North Carolina Chapter divisions are Administrative Management, Buildings & Grounds, Equipment Services, Solid Waste, Streets, Technology, and Water Resources. Each committee member are shown here. Please contact a committee member and plan to attend the next meeting to discover more about what they do. You will be welcome at any meeting!
You are encouraged to browse the website to look at upcoming and past events. This will give you a sense of the opportunities that are available through APWA-NC. View About the APWA NC Chapter to learn more.
The seven North Carolina Chapter divisions are Administrative Management, Buildings & Grounds, Equipment Services, Solid Waste, Streets, Technology, and Water Resources. Each committee member are shown here. Please contact a committee member and plan to attend the next meeting to discover more about what they do. You will be welcome at any meeting!
You are encouraged to browse the website to look at upcoming and past events. This will give you a sense of the opportunities that are available through APWA-NC. View About the APWA NC Chapter to learn more.
2012 NC Chapter Award Nomination Forms are now available !
Are you looking for a way to recognize the people around you who have contributed to the success of public works? Then nominate them for a NC Chapter award. The nomination forms are now available through this link: northcarolina.apwa.net/c/awardscommittee/
The following chapter awards are available (descriptions are included with the nomination forms):
Awards NOT Requiring APWA Membership
• Robert S. Hopson Leadership Service Award (all managers and officials above front line supervisors)
• H. W. Keuffner Award (front line employees, including front line supervisors)
• Jean Seals Award (non-APWA member recognition)
The following chapter awards are available (descriptions are included with the nomination forms):
Awards NOT Requiring APWA Membership
• Robert S. Hopson Leadership Service Award (all managers and officials above front line supervisors)
• H. W. Keuffner Award (front line employees, including front line supervisors)
• Jean Seals Award (non-APWA member recognition)
Awards Requiring APWA Membership and long term service
• Samuel A. Greeley Local Government Service Award (30 years/one local government AND 15 continuous years/APWA)
• Robert E. Linkner Private Sector Service Award (15 years/one company AND 15 continuous years/APWA)
• Samuel A. Greeley Local Government Service Award (30 years/one local government AND 15 continuous years/APWA)
• Robert E. Linkner Private Sector Service Award (15 years/one company AND 15 continuous years/APWA)
Appreciation is a free gift that you can give to anyone you encounter – it is completely your choice. -- Barbara Glanz
Completed nominations are due by April 13, 2012 !
Completed nominations are due by April 13, 2012 !
APWA-NC President’s Message: Winter 2012 = Anticipation
By: Brian Dehler, PE
Greetings and welcome to 2012! As I sit here and write the first in a series of Presidential messages, I reflect on my history in APWA-NC for inspiration and motivation to lead this distinguished chapter through the coming year. I have been fortunate to have employers who have encouraged and supported my involvement in APWA –NC over the years. My first experience with APWA-NC was attending an Administrative Management Division (AMD) Annual Conference. This was way back in 1997 when it was held at the Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock. Mark Combs was the Division President at the time and he was like a shark circling fresh bait. By the end of the conference I had a free APWA shirt (won as a door prize) and a position on the AMD Board of Directors! I thought to myself, “What have I gotten myself into?” It must have been a pretty good gig because I continued to serve as a Director on the AMD Board for several years before being elected as the Division President. It was this early nurturing by the people that I met along the way that inspired me…people who were dedicated to their communities with an unending commitment to public service AND APWA-NC. They are the legends of APWA-NC that have provided great leadership and friendship over the years. Many of them are the ones who threw me the keys and said “Get in and drive!” I am so grateful for this opportunity to lead this organization and work with such a great group of people who volunteer their time to help make this North Carolina Chapter the best in the land!
So here I sit behind the wheel looking out over the hood at the year ahead. Keith Pugh, who so brilliantly and passionately lead this organization through 2011 would say, “Leave something better than the way you found it.” As your President, I will strive to carry on the rich traditions of this chapter while seeking ways to make great even greater. Among my objectives to attain such lofty goals are:
1. Shorten the Executive Board Meetings,
2. Extract useful and relevant information from the Membership Survey results and add value to our membership,
3. Define the roles and responsibilities of our Executive Board positions in written format, and
4. Expand the reach of our community and environmental projects to areas beyond the Triad region.
Fortunately for me (and you), I will not pursue these goals alone. There is a group of remarkable people who selflessly give so much of their time, energy and resources to make our Chapter better. These fine folks serve in a multitude of ways from our Executive Board, to technical divisions, to committees. I am amazed by the work that they do and the effort and contributions they make to this chapter. It is an honor to serve alongside them and I know we can accomplish great things together!
There are still opportunities to get involved. We are always looking for individuals with the heart and passion to serve on committees. All of our committee members work very hard to provide you numerous opportunities to learn and grow, network with peers, and celebrate public works.
As always, APWA-NC will strive to meet your professional goals by offering economical educational and networking opportunities. We will also promote public awareness and outreach to attract new members.
Speaking of education, I have some exciting news to share! APWA has established the Donald C. Stone Center for Leadership Excellence in Public Works! Using the tag line Positioning Public Works Professionals for the 21st Century, the DCS Center is a progressive system of career paths for professional development and credentialing. For the first time in the history of APWA, a comprehensive education and credentialing system is in place for all skill levels within public works. You can read more about the DCS Center here: http://www.apwa.net/donald-c-stone
Also, did you know that Charlotte, North Carolina will be hosting the APWA 2013 North American Snow Conference? They say it doesn’t snow down south but we’ll be playing host to over 1500 snow-fighters from across the country. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer and help show off our southern hospitality! Please contact me for more information.
I’ll close for now by saying that I am excited by the thoughts of what we can accomplish in 2012.
Brian Dehler, PE
2012 APWA-NC Chapter President
By: Brian Dehler, PE
Greetings and welcome to 2012! As I sit here and write the first in a series of Presidential messages, I reflect on my history in APWA-NC for inspiration and motivation to lead this distinguished chapter through the coming year. I have been fortunate to have employers who have encouraged and supported my involvement in APWA –NC over the years. My first experience with APWA-NC was attending an Administrative Management Division (AMD) Annual Conference. This was way back in 1997 when it was held at the Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock. Mark Combs was the Division President at the time and he was like a shark circling fresh bait. By the end of the conference I had a free APWA shirt (won as a door prize) and a position on the AMD Board of Directors! I thought to myself, “What have I gotten myself into?” It must have been a pretty good gig because I continued to serve as a Director on the AMD Board for several years before being elected as the Division President. It was this early nurturing by the people that I met along the way that inspired me…people who were dedicated to their communities with an unending commitment to public service AND APWA-NC. They are the legends of APWA-NC that have provided great leadership and friendship over the years. Many of them are the ones who threw me the keys and said “Get in and drive!” I am so grateful for this opportunity to lead this organization and work with such a great group of people who volunteer their time to help make this North Carolina Chapter the best in the land!
So here I sit behind the wheel looking out over the hood at the year ahead. Keith Pugh, who so brilliantly and passionately lead this organization through 2011 would say, “Leave something better than the way you found it.” As your President, I will strive to carry on the rich traditions of this chapter while seeking ways to make great even greater. Among my objectives to attain such lofty goals are:
1. Shorten the Executive Board Meetings,
2. Extract useful and relevant information from the Membership Survey results and add value to our membership,
3. Define the roles and responsibilities of our Executive Board positions in written format, and
4. Expand the reach of our community and environmental projects to areas beyond the Triad region.
Fortunately for me (and you), I will not pursue these goals alone. There is a group of remarkable people who selflessly give so much of their time, energy and resources to make our Chapter better. These fine folks serve in a multitude of ways from our Executive Board, to technical divisions, to committees. I am amazed by the work that they do and the effort and contributions they make to this chapter. It is an honor to serve alongside them and I know we can accomplish great things together!
There are still opportunities to get involved. We are always looking for individuals with the heart and passion to serve on committees. All of our committee members work very hard to provide you numerous opportunities to learn and grow, network with peers, and celebrate public works.
As always, APWA-NC will strive to meet your professional goals by offering economical educational and networking opportunities. We will also promote public awareness and outreach to attract new members.
Speaking of education, I have some exciting news to share! APWA has established the Donald C. Stone Center for Leadership Excellence in Public Works! Using the tag line Positioning Public Works Professionals for the 21st Century, the DCS Center is a progressive system of career paths for professional development and credentialing. For the first time in the history of APWA, a comprehensive education and credentialing system is in place for all skill levels within public works. You can read more about the DCS Center here: http://www.apwa.net/donald-c-stone
Also, did you know that Charlotte, North Carolina will be hosting the APWA 2013 North American Snow Conference? They say it doesn’t snow down south but we’ll be playing host to over 1500 snow-fighters from across the country. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer and help show off our southern hospitality! Please contact me for more information.
I’ll close for now by saying that I am excited by the thoughts of what we can accomplish in 2012.
Brian Dehler, PE
2012 APWA-NC Chapter President
Recently
May 16, 2012
Added an Event, AMD and Technology Board Meeting
May 16, 2012
May 15, 2012
Added a Resources item, APWA-NC Bylaws
May 14, 2012
Added a Resources item, Chapter Directory
May 6, 2012
Apr 30, 2012
Added an Event, AMD & Technology Board Meeting
Apr 27, 2012
Added a News item 2012 Chapter Awards Program Deadline - May 7, 2012
Apr 26, 2012
Chapter Events
.gif)