section and branch best practices webinar may 20, 2014
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Section and Branch Best Practices Webinar
May 20, 2014
Developing Quality Best Practices Government Relations
Public Outreach
Student Outreach
Communication
Continuing Education
Section Operations
Membership Development
Other
Developing Quality Best Practices Government Relations
Public Outreach
Student Outreach
Communication
Continuing Education
Section Operations
Membership Development
Other
Spring Webinar Topics
Collecting Worthy Best Practices Section / Branch communication
With the Geographic Services Department (GSD) With the Leader Training Committee (LTC)
Section / Branch Award Nomination Forms
Submission of “Best Practices Information Request Form” to LTC
Sharing Best Practices Best Practices Guide for Sections and Branches
http://www.asce.org/Regions-Sections-Branches/Publications-and-Resources/Publications-and-Resources/ (under “Best Practices)
Semi-annual Section / Branch Best Practices Webinars (today)
Best Practice articles
Best Practices Breakout Sessions Workshop for Section and Branch Leaders (WSBL) Presidents and Governors Forum (PGF) Annual Conference
Government Relations
Annual Capital Improvements Program luncheon/presentation
Representatives from City of Rochester and Monroe County discuss their respective programs and changes from previous years
Erin McCormick, EIT, M.ASCE
Rochester Section (NY) President Elect
585.354.2488
Government Relations Continued
2013 Project Highlights
2014 Projects
Proposed Projects
Including:
• Road reconstruction
• Parking garage repairs
• Road milling & resurfacing
• Bridge Preventative Maintenance
• Rails to trails
• Electric vehicle charging stations
• Community college
• County airport
• County hospital
• Medical examiner facility
• County parks
• Public safety building
Q&A
Public Outreach Billboard Campaign Campaign Goals:
• Focus on Public Outreach
• Inspired by other professional organizations
• Raise public awareness as to what a Civil Engineer does and the impacts Civil Engineering has on the general welfare of the public
Schedule/Funding:
• $1,500 SPAG Grant
• Spring 2011 Campaign Cost of $5,000
• Second $5,000 campaign in 2011, despite not having a SPAG Grant.
Metrics/Effectiveness: Increased Section website traffic observed in Fall CampaignJason F. Waterbury, P.E.,
M.ASCE
Connecticut Section
860-278-7850 x3380
Billboard Campaign Continued Lessons Learned:
• Finish billboard design prior to contract with Billboard Company
• Establish a metric for measuring effectiveness
• Utilize Board Members/Section Members to “Spot Check” locations
Key Points:
• Involve as many board members as possible
• Communication
• The task is too big for one person
Civil Engineering Club• After-school club for High School students
• Exposes the students to the field of civil engineering
• Activity Based – Topic modules & design contest
• Real life experience – layout stalls for a parking lot
• Vehicle for creating a sustainable partnership to promote our profession
Jon M. Young, P.E., LEED AP, M.ASCE
Hawaii Section
808-754-2931
Student Outreach(K-12)
Hawaii Club Organization Goals
Provide a uniform experience The clubs do the same activities
Share resources (helps finding lead engineers) Scheduling of activities, presentations, experiences
Interact between schools Allows for the students to network
ASCE Hawaii’s Contributions
Organized by the Outreach Committee
Lead engineers
Guest speakers
“My First Engineering Job” articles
Host career days at the companies
Host (professors) University of Hawaii campus visits
Design contest judges
Student Outreach(College)
Mock Interview Sessions Workshop open to all local university
students “DOs and DON’Ts of Interviewing” Instruction given to volunteer
interviewers Paired based on discipline Resumes distributed prior to event
Gregory M. Rumbaugh, P.E., M.ASCE
Pittsburgh Section
412-386-6910
Evolutionof New Best Practices
Develop and improve an existing Best Practice
Think outside the box
http://www.asce.org/Regions-Sections-Branches/Publications-and-Resources/Publications-and-Resources/
Remember to share what you learn!
Contact LTC for a submission form or download online
Thanks for Participating!
Questions?Contact:
Nancy Berson @ [email protected]
Doug Knapp @ [email protected]