Spring 2017 the Practitioner - APWA

Volume 18, Issue 2

Spring 2017

the

Practitioner

APWA Colorado Construction Inspection Conference

Inside this issue

It was another successful year at the 2017 Annual APWA Colorado Chapter Construction Inspection Conference (CIC). The APWA Colorado Chapter hosted over 200 public works inspectors, engineers, speakers and vendors at CU South Denver in Parker, Colorado, on February 2 and 3, 2017.

2017 Construction

The CIC partnered with the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (CAPA)

Inspection Conference

1-2 through the Rocky Mountain Asphalt

President's Message

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2017 Chapter Golf Tournament 4-5

2018 Public Works Institute 6

Education Center (RMAEC) to provide a the City & County of Broomfield, Richard reduced rate for the Asphalt Paving Ma- Abeyta and Ken Magee, City and Counterials Inspector Education seminar. Sim- ty of Denver, Wanda DeVargas, City of ilarly, the Colorado Ready Mix Concrete Greenwood Village, Kelly Leedy from the

Annual Chapter Conference 6-7 Association (CRMCA) partnered to offer a City of Loveland, Chad Endsley from the

Young Professionals Update 8

Rockies Night

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ACEC-APWA Scholarship

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Bridge Building Contest

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2017 Snow & Ice Conference 11

Past Presidents Spotlight

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reduced rate for the ACI Flatwork Techni- City of Wheat Ridge, and Pamela Weimer,

cian Course. These courses were offered APWA Colorado Chapter.

the day prior to the CIC. The APWA Colo-

rado Chapter is grateful for these edu- Thank you to all who made this year's

cational partnerships and thanks CAPA, conference a success. The committee

RMAEC and CRMCA for their continued is looking to continually make improve-

support.

ments to best serve the APWA Colorado

Chapter and welcomes any comments,

Public Works Week

13 Once again, the conference featured suggestions and additional volunteers.

West Slope Branch Update

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a comprehensive construction inspec- Please forward these to Wanda DeVartion test and an "Inspector of the Year" gas, City of Greenwood Village, 10001

2017 Region IX Dinner

14 plaque was awarded to the Town of Su- E. Costilla Ave., Greenwood Village, CO

News & Announcements

15-16 perior's Rick Davis, CPII, Public Works 80112, 303-708-6140;

Construction Inspector. Congratulations wdevargas@.

Rick!

The 2017 Conference planning commit-

Wanda DeVargas

tee consisted of Hans Jorgensen from

City of Greenwood Village

Construction Inspection Conference Committee Chair

APWA Colorado Construction Inspection Conference

February 2 & 3

2017 Inspector of the Year

Inspector of the Year plaque was awarded to Rick Davis, Town of

Superior, by Greg Hall, APWA Colorado Chapter President.

Congratulations Rick!

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Message from the President

May 21-27, 2017 is National Public Works Week, celebrating public works professionals' roles and informing the public on the importance, value, and necessity of public works in their daily lives. Public works is the cornerstone of civilization, providing, maintaining, and improving the structures and services that ensure a higher quality of life for our communities, keeping us healthy and allowing our communities to grow and prosper. When I reflect on what makes being involved in the public works field great and satisfying, it is in experiencing the excitement of having almost immediate results of putting operational changes in place, to resolve an issue a community has struggled with, especially when the idea was generated from deep down within the organization. It is the ability to take an idea from those we serve and empower our customers with the ability to make a difference in their community. Some of the best ideas for public projects did not come from technical experts but from ordinary citizens, who with our technical assistance nurture their idea into a successful result which brings community pride and heartfelt joy. Often the public works field takes a back seat to other professions or disciplines we work with. I've lost count on the number of law enforcement and fire/medical emergency television shows which have aired. I am still waiting for the first drama about public works oriented operations. I think the last show with a public works focus may have been The Honeymooners with Ralph Cranston being a transit operator for Gotham City Bus out of Brooklyn and his neighbor Ed Norton a sanitation worker, who describes his job as "Subsupervisor in the sub-division of the department of subterranean sanitation, I just keep things moving along". Maybe we should all be thankful that the more recent comedy show was Parks and Recreation verses Public Works. I know that we all have real life stories to enjoy and make us laugh. APWA and Colorado Chapter events provide a great opportunity to share our stories with our peers, but more importantly, APWA is a great place to learn, share and grow for public works professionals. Today, membership in APWA is at an all-time high with 29,807 members at the end of March. The Colorado Chapter of APWA can provide a more personal touch point to this same great network of professionals in the public works field. The amount of resources available and the many different ways to access these resources seem limitless, whether it be in person at conferences and trainings, list serves, technical committees, interactive online participation or the traditional articles, web search, books and videos. Membership benefits are plentiful and worthwhile. If you are a member, take part in these opportunities to expand your world, and share the benefits of being a member with those who aren't. If you are not a member, explore the many ways that being a member can assist you in your public works profession. Better yet, reach out to a Colorado Chapter member as we are more than willing to assist you. In the end, isn't providing service and making improvements what being a public works professional is all about?

Greg Hall, Town of Vail

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APWA COLORADO

JUNE 21

Riverdale Golf Course The Dunes

8:00am Shotgun Start 4 Person Scramble

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 13, 2017

No refunds after this date / Substitutions are allowed

Preference given to foursomes, after that threesomes, twosomes and individuals will be placed

together to complete foursomes.

Register online

13300 Riverdale Road, Brighton

$95 Includes cart, range balls & lunch

& chance at door prizes

PRIZES

Longest Drive Longest Putt Holed Closest to the Pin

1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Door Prizes

Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Chapter internship & scholarship programs

For more information contact Dave Schmit dschmit@ 303.210.6937 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

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APWA COLORADO

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Platinum Level Sponsor (Drink Cart Sponsor)

$6 per player ($480-600) based on 80-100 players.

Sponsor would receive:

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Sign at two stationary Drink Cart Locations

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Top Billing and Recognition (Platinum Sponsors, Largest Logo) on Sponsor Sign at Awards Lunch

and announcements (Thank You) at Award Lunch.

Note: This could be split between two sponsors ($240-300 each) with each having a sign at one drink cart

location. **Sponsorship must be paid by check, not online.

Platinum Level Sponsor (Golf Ball Gift Sponsor) ? $700

We would purchase 36 dozen golf balls (this would provide a sleeve of golf balls for 144 players).

Sponsor would receive:

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Sign at gift bag/registration table

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Top Billing and Recognition (Platinum Sponsors, Largest Logo) on Sponsor Sign at Awards Lunch

and Recognition at Awards Lunch.

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Their Company Logo on all golf balls (great marketing tool)

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They would receive all unused golf balls (estimated to be between 44-64 sleeves based on 80-100

players) for future marketing.Note: Prices are based on Dixon Wind Golf Balls. Price allows for $150 going

towards the tournament.

Registration for the Golf Ball Sponsorship must be made by May 31st to allow for printing

Gold Level Sponsor (Contest Hole Sponsor) - $150

Sponsor would receive:

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Sign at a contest hole (closest to the pin, longest putt, longest drive (Men and Women's)

First come / first served!

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Logo on sign at awards lunch (smaller than Platinum but larger than Silver)

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Recognition at Awards Lunch.

Silver Level Sponsor (Hole Sponsor) ? $100

Sponsor would receive:

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Name/Logo on remaining non-contest golf hole while they last

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Name/Logo on sign at Awards Lunch (smaller than Gold)

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Recognition at Awards Lunch.

We are also looking for gift bag items (water bottles, divot repair tools, tees, etc.)

For further information or questions, please contact Tournament Coordinator, Dave Schmit

dschmit@ 303.210.6937

Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Chapter internship & scholarship programs

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