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Minnesota Chapter of APWA - Now in Our 66th Year
With an initial meeting in Brainerd in 1946, the Minnesota Chapter of APWA was formed less than ten years after the national organization. We've grown to 919 members in 2012, encompassing the public works profession across our State. The Minnesota Chapter is well represented among the 27,000 APWA membership.
Hamline University - Advanced Human Resources Certificate
Hamline University will initiate this training program in February and continue through May. The 48-hour course meets Thursday and Friday, a twelve-hour session, one week each month with participants receiving the Advanced Human Resources Certificate upon completion. Four core modules include topics recommended by APWA and Hamline University - Public Works Leadership Academy graduates.
Increase your effectiveness as a public works manager and be prepared as a leader in the industry. Here's the Program Description. If you are interested, download and complete this Application.
Increase your effectiveness as a public works manager and be prepared as a leader in the industry. Here's the Program Description. If you are interested, download and complete this Application.
Saint Paul Receives APWA Accreditation - First in Minnesota!
The City of Saint Paul took a a risk three years ago with a vision to document all of its work as "Best Practices" through the APWA Management Practices Manual and seek APWA Accreditation. In late November, the City was notified that it had received certification, the first in Minnesota. Congratulations to Saint Paul !! What's gained from this effort? Here you go:1. Documenting and Updating Work Practices and Their Relevance to Our Customers;
2. Succession Planning over the Next Ten Years for Our Future Leaders; and
3. Employees to be Recognized as Professionals in Our Community.
- "This is important, but not urgent work that competes daily with the fires that cross your desk. Maintain momentum, pick away at the goal is the best way to get there.... THINK TORTISE, NOT HARE!" (Bruce Besse, City of Saint Paul). Is this a big deal? Yes, especially in the Minnesota Chapter. See the complete Chalkline article. Who will be the next Saint Paul?
WOW, LOOK WHAT YOU MISSED THIS YEAR !
Just kidding, but if you were not among the 127 Workshop attendees or the 347 at the Conference, not a problem. Too many concurrent session presentations, not a problem. Couldn't get away from work or the Boss wouldn't let you go, not a problem. Here are the Workshop Presentations. What about the next two days, here are the Conference Presentations. We've got 90% of them uploaded, the rest in a week. No excuses, learn about workers compensation, asset management, water main rehab, trail/corridor maintenance, bridge construction/management, MnWARN, stormwater management, MN2050, more and more. We aim to please, so get involved in the Chapter.
Need a Change? Looking for Employment In Public Works?
Click here: Employment or find it under Resources above Maybe it's time for a change, new job, different position and more responsibilities, or just looking. Check it out.
The 2012 Chapter Executive Committee is Installed
The Chapter Fall Conference involves the reporting of annual election results and the official induction of the 2012 Chapter Executive Committee. L to R: Directors, Wayne Houle and Bryan Bjorgaard; APWA Region VI Director Larry Stevens, V.P. Lee Gustafson, Director John Rodeberg, Pres. Jeannine Clancy, Director Kristen Asher, Past Director Dave Redig, Director April Crockett, Past Director Klayton Eckles, Chapter Delegate Angela Popenhagen, Past Director Sue Mason, Director Mark Hansen, Past President Mark Maloney and Director Chris Petree. Congratulations all!Recently
Added an Event, Executive Committee
Jan 13, 2012
Chapter Events
Feb 1
May 9 to May 11
Nov 14 to Nov 16