Attached are APWA contributions to the CPWA Board Meeting, held January 22, 2010.

Attached is a presentation by Environment Canada regarding Wastewater Regulatory Framework from January 22.

Attached is a copy of Tactix's Presentation at the CPWA Board Meeting January 22.

Congratulations to "Stonecutter Consulting" for winning CPWA Manitoba's Award for the Top Progress Report Submission.

This year's team includes:
Keenan Patmore, Jordan Thompson, Chris Robak, Brock Campbell, Andreas Loutas, Michelle Globush, Dana Bredin and Adam Prokopanko.

President Craig Rowbotham was on hand to present this year's Award Certificates and $300 prize.

9 Past Presidents of the Canadian Public Works Association - Manitoba Chapter got together November 18th. Plans are underway to create a new Bursary for Red River College students interested in the Public Works field.


Kel Stewart, Len Chambers, Randy Borsa, Bill Grabowecky, Ken Welchinski, Bill Loewen, Bob Corkal, Roy Houston and Dan Wiwchar

For snowfighters who can't wait for winter to begin: (It's a free on-line game that gets you behind the plow)


freeonlinegames.com/racing-games/snow-storm.html

Larry Stevens, Director for Region VI, has recently advised our chapter that we have, for the second straight year, won the PACE (Presidential Award for Chapter Excellence).  He noted "This is a testament to the outstanding efforts and accomplishments of the truly great chapters we have in Region VI"

A hearty thank-you goes out to Bill Grabowecky, Past-President for all his effort in compiling this years submission.

Membership

• Actual May month-end membership numbers will not be available until July 8^th – membership appears to be holding steady in the face of the declining economy and tough budget terms.  It is estimated the final June count will be 29,234.
• The 2009 First Time Member campaign has successfully recruited 1,054 new members.  The deadline for this campaign has been extended to 12/31/09.  With this campaign anyone who has not previously been a member can join APWA for $69 US / $73 CN.
• Chapter Membership Achievement Award winners will be announced July 8^th.  The top chapter in each size category as shown on the June month-end “Membership Statistic Report by Chapter Size” will be determined the winner (https://www.apwa.net/MembersOnly/ChapterResources/printreports.asp?mode=stats-size).  To be eligible chapter must also be current on all required financial report submittals and must utilize APWA National for membership invoicing and collections.  Winning chapters receive a banner patch and a $250 check which can be utilized to provide more educational opportunities for their local members.

 National Committee Appointments

• President-elect Larry Koehle has finalized appointments for the year September 2009 – August 2010. Chapter presidents and delegates have been advised of nominations received for their chapter members. Appointment decision letters have begun being distributed to all nominees.   By early August chapters will receive a final list of all nominations and appointments from their chapters.

• George Crombie, President-elect
• Patty Hilderbrand, Director-at-Large, Engineering and Technology
• Ed Gottko, Region II Director
• David Lawry, Region V Director
• Larry Stevens, Region VI Director
• Ron Calkins, Region VIII Director
• Doug Drever, Region IX Director

• As a result of the nomination of George Crombie as president-elect, the Board will appoint a member to serve the remainder of the unexpired term of office for the at-large environment director, effective this September. The Board will make the appointment after receiving the recommendation of the National Nominating Committee.

• The Canadian Public Works Association recently hosted a "Picnic on Parliament Hill" for Members of Parliament, the Senate, Ministers, and staff on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.  Co-sponsored with Engineers Canada, the picnic drew a crowd of 300 for lunch -- including the House Speaker and 45 Members of Parliament, 11 Senators and seven Ministers as well as many of the senior staff.  Several members of the CPWA Board were on hand to greet the Parliamentarians and to chat about CPWA issues.  This was the second year for this event. 
• In May, CPWA solicited National Public Works Week Proclamations from the individual provinces and was also honored with greetings from the Prime Minister for National Public Works Week and the activities held to celebrate.

• Registration is now open for the 2009 Congress. Members can take advantage of the Early Bird registration and save $50 if they register by July 20. Registration fees for the 2009 Congress have not been increased over 2008 rates. Visit www.apwa.net/congress for more information and to register for the 2009 Congress “Let’s Go Best Show.”

• On Thursday, July 16 APWA will host a chapter leader’s conference call to outline highlights and events chapter leaders and their members are sure to want to attend at the 2009 APWA Congress and Exposition.

• APWA will host a webinar on July 23 to demonstrate the upcoming enhancements to the APWA Chapter Website Template. All chapter leaders and administrators are encouraged to participate in this webinar.

• In efforts to reduce the number of messages being sent electronically to chapter leaders, APWA has begun sending a weekly announcement of important messages, updates and action items to chapter leaders via the “In the Works” Email blast. As a chapter leader, there is a link at the top of this weekly message to click on to receive the chapter leader announcements.

• A call for applications for the 2009-10 APWA Emerging Leaders Academy opened on July 1. Applications will be accepted through August 10. This year-long program provides ongoing leadership and management training within the context of public works, encourages professional growth through a strong network of peers, and offers an in-depth introduction to APWA at the national, chapter and branch level.

• On-site Self Assessment Workshops are available to local agencies by contacting Ann Daniels at adaniels@apwa.net or 800-848-2792, ext. 5223.
• Chapters interested in hosting a Self Assessment Workshop in conjunction with a chapter meeting are encouraged to contact Ann Daniels at adaniels@apwa.net or 800-848-2792, ext. 5223 to schedule a date.

• The 2009 Exam Schedule for the Certified Stormwater Manager:

September 12, 2009 - Columbus, Ohio

In conjunction with APWA's International Congress & Exposition
Eligibility Application Deadline: July 17, 2009
Exam Application Deadline: August 17, 2009

• 2009 Exam Schedule for the Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector: 

74 individuals have earned the CPII designation.

• 2009 Exam Schedule for the Certified Public Fleet Professional:

75 individuals have earned the CPFP designation. 

• APWA has started Phase I: Feasibility Study for a new Public Works Official certification program. The Feasibility Study is expected to be completed by Fall 2009 at which time a decision will be made whether to proceed with development of this new program.

Contact Becky Stein at bstein@apwa.net or 800-848-2792, ext. 5212 for more information

Upcoming Educational Offerings

For all of the programs listed below, visit www.apwa.net and click on “Education” for more information and to register.

• APWA will host a Click, Listen and Learn program “Greening the Fleet with Fuel Management Strategies” on July 23.
• A Click, Listen and Learn program “Changing the Recycling Focus – Bringing the Global Market Local” will be held on August 6.

Thanks to all who participated in this year's Stanley Cup Playoff Event. The big winners for 2009 are:

Game 1:  Scott Deane
Game 2:  Ed Denischuk
Game 3:  Lisa Rowbotham
Game 4:  Bert Smith
Game 5:  Ron Warcimaga
Game 6:  Patsy Peters
Game 7:  Oliver Leclerc

Article from ReNew Canada - An Infrastructure Renewal Magazine:

renewcanada.net/2009/building-a-round-table/

This is an electronic version of the article on the National Roundtable for Sustainable Infrastructure (NRTSI)