Annual Ski Day

Contact: Mike Roberts, 206.971.2685, mroberts@anchorqea.com

Date: February 3, 2017, Crystal Mountain Resort, 8:30am

The Ski Day event is held annually (snow permitting) to provide an opportunity for networking and to enjoy the winter weather.  Both snowboarders and skiers have enjoyed this event in the past.  This year’s event will be held at Crystal Mountain and is currently scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2017. For more information and registration, see the Calendar List.

Board Meetings

Contact: Debbie Sullivan, 360.753.8494, dsulliva@ci.olympia.wa.us

Dates:

• January 18-20, 2017, Campbell Resort, Chelan
• April 26, 2017, Tacoma Convention Center, 7:00am
• June 8, 2017, Perteet Office, Ellensburg, 9:00am
• October 4, 2017, Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick, 7:00am

Committee Summit

Dates:

• 2017: February 9, Pierce County Environmental Services Building, University Place

For Committee Chairs and committee delegates, this event allows committee leaders the opportunity to clarify their mission's and while working with the Board. Morning coffee and buffet style lunch will be provided. 

Chapter Conferences

Conference Coordinators: Meeting Visions - Erin Ingersoll, ErinI@meetingvisions.net

Sponsor Contact: Molly Toy, mtoy@hwlochner.com

Exhibitor Contact: Kelly Robinson, kelly.robinson@abam.com

Speaker / PreConference Workshop Contact: Jon Davies, jon.davies@bhcconsultants.com

Find out more at: apwawaconf.com

Call to Speakers: opens the first day of the preceding conference (ie. The spring call, opens first day of the fall conference.)

Dates: Spring (April) & Fall (October)

• 2017: April 25 - 28, Tacoma Convention Center. October 3 - 6, Three Rivers Convention Center - Kennewick.
• 2018: April 17 - 20, Vancouver Hilton. October 2 - 5, Wenatchee Convention Center.
• 2019: April 23 - 26, Tacoma Convention Center.  Fall Conference - CANCELLED for PWX in Seattle. See below for dates.
• October 8 - 11, Yakima Convention Center.
• 2020: April 14 - 17, Vancouver Hilton. October 8 - 11, Yakima Convention Center.

Each year the APWA WA Chapter hosts two educational conferences located in Western and Eastern Washington State. Each conference features educational tracks worth continuing education credits, great networking opportunities, and many fun events such as a Golf Tournament, Equipment ROADeo and 5k Run.

Golf Tournament

Contact: Bill Holladay, bill.holladay@stantec.com

Dates: Spring & Fall

The Golf Tournaments are a great chance to network with other public works professionals. Held each year at the two chapter conferences, the golf tournaments are a wonderful opportunity to explore the various golf courses of Washington State while connecting with others in your field.  For more information go to: apwawaconf.com

National Conferences - PWX

Find out more at: www.apwa.net/pwx

Dates: August*

• 2017: August 27-30, Orlando Convention Center, FL
• 2018: August 26-29, Kansas City Convention Center, KS
• 2019: September 8-11, Seattle Convention Center, WA

National Public Works Week 

For more information, including a how-to-guide, visit the APWA Nationals Website: National Public Works Week.

• 2016: May 15-20
• 2017:May 21-27

Night of Excellence Awards Ceremony

Contact: Kirk Holmes, kirk.holmes@perteet.com      

Date:

• October 5, 2017, Three Rivers Convention Center - Kennewick

These awards include the Excellence and Individual Awards. The award ceremony is held at the Fall Conference in October, to register for tickets, visit the conference website. Please note that you do not need to attend the conference to attend the ceremony. For more information, including how to submit for awards, visit the Excellence Awards page and/or the Individual Awards page.

Project of the Year Awards Ceremony

Contact: Kirk Holmes, kirk.holmes@perteet.com

Date:

• 2017: April 27, Tacoma Convention Center

These awards recognize excellence in management and administration to successfully complete public works projects. Awards fall into five categories, with dollar volume differentials within each category. The award ceremony is held at the Spring Conference in April, to register for tickets, visit the conference website. Please note that you do not need to attend the conference to attend the ceremony. For more information, including how to submit for awards, visit the Project of the Year page.

ROADeo

Contact: Dan Wesley, dwesley@covingtonwa.gov

Date: Fall Conference

The APWA Operations and Maintenance Committee invite and encourage you to participate, and to allow participation by your maintenance workers, in the Equipment ROADeo held annually at the APWA WA Fall Conference. Participants will demonstrate their skills by maneuvering machinery through specific obstacle courses, and have the opportunity to network with other departments on techniques and how to better service customers. To learn more visit the ROADeo event page. To participate in this fantastic event, register for the APWA WA Fall Conference.