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Newsletter August 2014 http://centralca.apwa.net/
2014 Executive Committee
President
Cathy Johnson NSW-Duckworth Mechanical
Equipment
President-Elect
John Doyel City of Hanford
Vice President
Walt Plachta CEI Engineering
Secretary
Greg Gross TRC Solutions
Treasurer
Josh Rhodes Salem Engineering Group
Delegate
Tom McCurdy Quad Knopf, Inc.
Past President Vaughn Melcher
City of Visalia
Directors
Mike Whitlock Mendoza & Associates
David Wlaschin City of Lemoore
Dan Gibbs County of Fresno
President’s Message Staying Focused and True to the Mission
By Cathy Johnson - 2014 APWA Central California Chapter President
Public works is so exciting! It has variety. It has challenge. It’s like the superstore for career opportunities. You can be involved in transportation, parks & recreation, facilities, utilities, water, or solid waste to name a few. And there is an underlying connection in the “public” part---where we all take care of our community. We share in the outcome or results of everyone’s efforts: we drive on the roads; we drink the water; and we play in the parks. Your Executive Committee (both past and present) are committed and have done well at staying focused to the mission of serving our members by sharing information, holding educational workshops, networking and social events, and celebrating the profession and people involved in public works. It has been a true honor serving as Chapter President this year, and connecting with so many of you. A common theme I heard from agencies and private firms alike has been, “we’re so busy and have to do more with less. It is just hard sometimes to get away for an APWA meeting.” Let’s continue moving forward with regular general meetings AND take advantage of the best available technologies—webinars, conference calls, blogs, etc. to stay connected and support one another. If you’d like to help start a Virtual Connection Committee or connect with others, get involved. Your experience is valuable and your participation is most welcome! Sincerely, Cathy Johnson
There are multiple ways to get involved with your local APWA Chapter. Committees include:
* Annual Awards * Membership * National Public Works Week * Programs/Education * Social * Scholarships/Internships *
* Newsletter (Communications) * Young Members * If you are interested in learning more, you can ask anyone on the Executive Committee for more information, or contact: Cathy Johnson, [email protected]
Get Involved….Join or Lead a Committee!
Upcoming Events
Chapter Meeting
September 19th Merced
2014 Annual Golf Tourney
October 17th Madera
Annual Awards Banquet
November 14th Fresno
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If you have something you’d like to add to the newsletter, an event you would like to share, or if you would like to author an article for our next newsletter, please email Mark Gonzalez, [email protected]
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General Meeting in Merced - September 19, 2014
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The 2014 Central California Golf Outing is October 17, 2014
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2nd Annual APWA Central California Awards - November 14, 2014
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Local
Central California Chapter Meeting, September 19th Location: City of Merced Civic Center, 678 W 18th Street
APWA Golf Tournament at Madera Municipal Golf Course Tee Time: 12 Noon on Friday, October 17, 2014 Save the Date!!!!
Central California APWA Chapter Meeting and 2nd
Annual Awards Ceremony, November 14, Fresno (exact location TBD)
Kern County Branch APWA Kern Branch, September 11: ExCom (Lorene’s) APWA Kern Branch, September 18: ASCE Joint Meeting (Hodel’s) APWA Kern Branch, December 4: General Membership (Hodel’s)
Join us for upcoming APWA events
Local Job Openings
THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD The City of Bakersfield is currently looking to fulfill two (2) positions for the Civil Engineer III Classification.
• Open Recruitment for both positions
• Job Title: Civil Engineer III
• Closing Date/Time: Fri Sept. 5th @ 1:00 PM
• Job Type: Full-Time Regular
• Location: Bakersfield, California
For more information and to apply for this job visit:
agency.governmentjobs.com/Bakersfield
Professional Development Resource for APWA Members: The APWA Donald C. Stone Center for Leadership and Excellence in Public Works Source: www.apwa.net
The challenges before public works professionals are becoming more and more complex each and every day. To meet this need, APWA recently launched its strategic solution, the APWA Donald C. Stone Center (DCS Center) for Leadership Excellence in Public Works. The DCS Center is the place to go for training, instruction and education for all public works professionals. It is a system of career paths with progressive educational experiences that lead to certificates, certifications, CEUs, undergraduate and graduate credits, and degrees. Apply Now! The next application deadline is October 8, 2014. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status on November 12, 2014. To learn more about the Donald C. Stone Center for Leadership and Excellence in Public Works visit:
www.apwa.net/dcs
APWA is your primary resource for public works-related knowledge!
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