Conference Programs Full Depth Reclamation & Cement Stabilization Need to recycle failed Flexible Pavements? This program will feature the latest in road maintenance technology and methods of building stronger pavements with the addition of chemical stabilization. Presenter: Joe O Grady, Soil Cement Technology Director of the Southeast Cement Association Post-Development Controls for the Protection of Water Quality This presentation will explore the impact of pollutants from increased impervious surface areas on water quality conditions, as well as, the specific challenges faced by communities as they attempt to balance growth with the protection of valuable surface water resources. Presenter: Rusty Rozzelle, Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program Manager Managing High Performance Organizations Learn how to transform a low to medium achieving organization to a high performing one! A program of theories, compatible with all management protocols, is used to describe and develop basic elements toward a specific goal. Presenter: Mark Combs, Public Works Director with the City of Asheville and a Certified Facilitator An Introduction to LEED & Energy Efficient Buildings An overview of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system for buildings and the fundamental concepts behind today s green building movement. Presenter: Anne Jackson, IIDA, LEED AP with the FWA Group Legislative Amendments: Project Development Financing Searching for a way to finance your development projects? Amendment One was approved by the voters in November, 2004. This session will describe and explain this new method for project development financing. Find out if this newly available form of financing is an appropriate choice for your public-private development projects. Presenter: David Lawrence, Professor of Public Law and Government and Assistant Director in the Institute of Government Safety: Be Aware of Your Surroundings There is a new hazard in your workplace. Meth lab waste is posing a serious threat to haulers, operators of transfer stations, convenience centers and landfills. Waste from meth labs can be combustible, flammable and toxic. Learn how to identify this type of waste and steps to take to protect yourself from exposure. Presenter: Debbie Meurs, Environmental Compliance Specialist for the City of Greensboro and a NC SWANA Trainer. Megatrends Impacting Public Works Agencies Budget deficits and changing priorities significantly impact public works agencies by creating challenges connected to infrastructure needs, local economic concerns and privatization of services. Hear the outstanding results of cities that have applied EMA s 8-step change process to transform public works organizations. Presenter: Marcia Isbell, Principal Consultant with EMA, Inc.
Conference Programs Snow and Ice Removal Some of us deal with the headache of snow and ice removal only a few times each year, but with others, it s a big part of their job. Find out, from a seasoned expert, how the Town of Boone deals with removing snow and ice from streets, roads and sidewalks. Presenter: Blake Brown, Public Works Director with the Town of Boone Stormwater, Watershed Protection and TMDL s In the 1990 s, the Town of Cary experienced a phase of rapid expansion where growth exceeded 20% per year! Learn how the Town regulates stormwater from new development in order to balance continued growth and water supply protection. Presenter: Betsy Pearce, Storm Water Specialist for Storm Water Services in Cary Ethics, Leadership and Culture: A Practical Look at Ethics at Work In its essence, leadership is a lifestyle, not a position. This session will provide a practical look at key components of leadership that build and sustain ethics at work. It will look at the nature of organizational culture and what leaders can do to build a workplace culture that fosters ethical practice. Presenter: John Hawkins, Founder and President of Leadership Edge, Inc. and Consultant for Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University Biodiesel: Pay For It Now or Pay More Later The use of biodiesel has important environmental and maintenance advantages; however, learn how to avoid possible pitfalls of using diesel fuel and biodiesel. Find out the real deal with the tax incentive! Presenter: Brian Potter has worked with Potter Oil Company for over ten years. He has a BS in Geology from NCSU. PDH CREDIT = TBD Paducah Arts Program Faced with the dilemma of a dying downtown area and adjacent neighborhoods, the City of Paducah, Kentucky embarked on a unique journey that has resulted in a vibrant downtown area and a nationally recognized neighborhood recruitment campaign. This presentation will highlight many of the successes as well as a few of the difficulties experienced by this program. Presenter: Bob Freudenthal, President-Elect of the American Public Works Association Past NCAPWA Leader s Perspectives Mentors have provided guidance to many of us in our careers and lives. Three men who have been leaders and mentors in their organizations and APWA share their insights on public works and APWA. Presenters: Pat Swann, Mayo Allen and Carl Wills have all been directors of local public works agencies and Presidents of NCAPWA. Mr. Wills is also a former National APWA President. PDH CREDIT = TBD PDH Credits The NC-APWA is authorized by the NC Board of Registry for Professional Engineers to award PDH credits for its sponsored education programs. Credit hours are listed beneath each program.
Conference at a Glance Registration Open: 1:00 pm 5:00 pm TIME WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15th 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Annual Golf Tournament the Emerald Golf Club 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm NC-APWA Chapter Board Meeting 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Opening Reception 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Past Presidents & Awards Dinner Registration Open: 8:00 am 5:00 pm TIME THURSDAY, JUNE 16th 8:00 am - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast 8:30 am - 8:45 am Welcome Tom A. Bayliss III, Mayor of New Bern 8:45 am - 9:00 am Vendor / Exhibitor Recognition 9:00 am - 10:00 am General Session: Megatrends Impacting Public Works Agencies 10:00 am - 10:45 am Break/Exhibit/Equipment Review Door Prizes 10:45 am - 11:45 am General Session: Ethics, Leadership and Culture 11:45 am - 1:30 pm Lunch Presentation Paducah Artist Relocation Program 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Concurrent Sessions: Legislative Amendments: Project Financing Snow & Ice Removal Safety: Be Aware of Your Surroundings 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Exhibit/Equipment Review Door Prizes 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Concurrent Sessions: LEED & Energy Efficient Buildings Stormwater, Watershed Protection & TMDL s Managing a High Performance Organization 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Special Door Prize Drawing Vendor Area 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hospitality Hour 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tryon Palace Registration Open: 8:00 am 11:00 am TIME FRIDAY, JUNE 17th 7:30 am Continental Breakfast 8:00 am - 9:00 am Concurrent Sessions: Full Depth Reclamation Biodiesel: "Pay for It Now or Pay More Later" Post-Development Controls 9:00 am - 10:00 am Break/Exhibit/Equipment Review Door Prizes 10:00 am - 11:00 am General Session: Past Leader s Perspectives 9:00 am - 11:00 am Hotel Checkout 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Business Luncheon 1:00 pm Adjournment Grand Prize Drawing $$$ All sessions will be held at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center.
Special Events/Programs WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 6:00-6:45 pm Opening Reception Location: Sheraton Get this year's conference off to a great start with the opening reception. Say hello to old friends and make some new ones. Drinks and hors d oeuvres compliments of HDR Engineering, Inc. 6:45-9:00 pm Chapter Dinner Honoring Past Presidents & Award Winners Location: Sheraton A tradition at each conference is the Past President s dinner. This year, we will recognize award winners, as well. This dinner event spotlights the distinguished members of our chapter. Semi-formal dress is requested. The Sheraton New Bern Hotel & Marina THURSDAY, JUNE 16 8:30-9:00 am Welcoming Ceremonies Location: Sheraton Special kick-off by the Mayor of New Bern & recognition of each conference vendor & exhibitor. Don t forget your tool belt! 6:00-9:00 pm Hospitality Hour and Heavy Hors D'oevres Location: Tryon Palace Where Governor s Ruled, Legislators Debated, Patriots Gathered, and George Washington Danced. Tour the Palace and enjoy the beautiful gardens at North Carolina s First Capitol. Mingle with APWA friends as the famous US Marine Corps Band entertains you. Drinks and hors d oeuvres compliments of Carolina Industrial Equipment. Spouse/Guest Program THURSDAY, JUNE 16 9:45-1:30 pm Trolley Car Tour of Historic New Bern Discover three centuries of history and architectural beauty in a comprehensive 90-minute trolley tour of historic downtown New Bern. Following a short break at the Sheraton, the trolley car will proceed to lunch at a private historic home. Kid's Program WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 6:00-9:00 pm Pizza Party Location: Pool Side A pizza and pool party is planned for the kids on Wednesday evening during the Past Presidents Dinner. A lifeguard will be provided.
Exhibitors Vendors are a valuable asset to our Chapter. Please take time to visit with each vendor to learn about their products and show your thanks for their support. The conference presents the latest and best in industry equipment, technology, and consulting service. Knowing the marketplace is the key to your buying success. A list of participating vendors to this years conference is attached. Sponsors The following is a preliminary listing of companies that have graciously agreed to be contributing sponsors to assist us in making this conference a success. J.N. Pease & Associates Dan Moore, Inc. HDR Engineering, Inc. B.P. Barber & Associates, Inc. Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. Carolina Industrial Equipment U.S. Infrastructure Worthy of Note Please indicate and order any extra meal tickets you may need at the time of pre-registration. We need to make an accurate estimate of the number anticipated for each meal function in order to provide the hotel with a guarantee. If you plan to register at the site, please pay by check instead of cash as the staff at the registration desk will not have change. Casual dress is expected EXCEPT for the Past Presidents' Dinner which is semi-formal. Door Prizes / Grand Prize Door prizes will be drawn several times each day during the conference. You must be present to win. The grand door prize drawing will be $500 cash, to be drawn on Friday at 1:00 pm. Conference Accommodations A block of specially priced rooms have been reserved at the Sheraton New Bern Hotel & Marina. To qualify for this special rate you must register before May 15th, please call (800) 326-3745 or (252) 638-3585 and mention that you will be attending the NC-APWA Conference. Requests received after this date will be on a space available basis. Registration Form is enclosed Please complete all sections and send ONE FORM PER PERSON. Photocopy as additional forms are needed. Tryon Palace Parking Tryon Palace and Gardens Metcalf Street Hancock Street Sheraton Downtown New Bern Broad Street/US 17 Pollock Street South Front Street New Bern Riverfront Convention Center East Front Street/US 17
New Tools for New Times Registration Form Please print, type, or attach your business card. Pre-registration Deadline: May 30th Last Name First Name Middle Initial Title Company/Government Entity/Agency Post Office Box/Street Address City State Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number Is spouse/guest attending? Are children attending? Are you a Past President? Yes/No Tag Name Mail Registration Form & Payment To: VICKI HOLMES PUBLIC WORKS ADMIN. ASSISTANT CITY OF BURLINGTON PO BOX 1358 BURLINGTON, NC 27216 Phone (336) 222-5005 Fax (336) 222-5004 Make Check Payable to NC-APWA Registration Fees Conference Before May 30th After May 30th # Attending Cost* Total Due # Attending Cost* Total Due Member x $175 = $ x $200 = $ Non-Member x $200 = $ x $225 = $ Spouse/Grant x $80 = $ x $90 = $ Retiree x $60 = $ x $70 = $ **Special Registrants x $125 = $ x $150 = $ *Includes: Past Presidents' Dinner, Tryon Palace, Thursday and Friday Lunch (Check if vegetarian ) ** Registrants from municipalities with a population of 25,000 or less Extra Meal Tickets Adult Child # Attending Cost* Total Due # Attending Cost* Total Due Past Presidents' Dinner x $30 = $ x $15 = $ Thursday Luncheon x $25 = $ x $12 = $ Thursday Night-Tryon Palace x $30 = $ x $15 = $ Friday Luncheon x $20 = $ x $10 = $ Optional Programs # Attending Cost* Total Due # Attending Cost* Total Due Wed. Night Children's Program x $10 = $ Thursday Spouse/Guest Program x $40 = $ Total Tickets & Amount Due $ $ Questions? Hotel Accommodations Call Jeb Blackwell (704) 336-3603 or Frank Wyatt (336) 373-2302 Sheraton New Bern Hotel & Marina Phone: (800) 326-3745 Fax: (252) 638-8112 Single or Double - $103.00 Hotel Cut-off Date May 15th
GOLF TOURNAMENT NEW BERN 2005 SPONSOR PEASE ASSOCIATES The golf tournament, this year, will be held at the The Emerald Golf Club. This soft spike course is home to the Curtis Strange Shrine Classic and site of the 1992 and 1993 PGA Tour Qualifying School. This course is primarily flat, but there are some rolling mounds in the fairways that can cause uneven lies. All golfers are invited to participate in this special golf outing to promote fellowship and unity in our organization. It does not require your being a serious golfer in order to enjoy great fellowship. If you have not participated in previous golf outings at our meetings, we hope you will this year. DATE: Wednesday, June 15 th PLACE: The Emerald Golf Club, 5000 Clubhouse Dr., New Bern, NC 28562 TEE TIME: 9:00 am Arrive no later than 8:15 am COST: $39 Per Player Pay Don Garbrick at Pease Associates prior to June 1 INCLUDES: FORMAT: PRIZES: Green Fees (Cart, Box Lunch & Prizes, Compliments of Pease Associates) Captains Choice (Shotgun start if sufficient players sign up.) If you have a special partner request, indicate on entry form. Winning Team, Longest Drive & Closest to the Pin ENTRY FORM ENTRY DEADLINE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2005 Name & Organization E-Mail Address PO Box / Street Address City State Zip Code ( ) ( ) Work Telephone Fax Number Average Score Handicap Special Partner Request Please return this form and check prior to June 1, 2005 to: Donald T. Garbrick, PE, Pease Associates PO Box 18725, Charlotte, NC 28218 Phone (704) 376-6423 Fax No. (704) 332-6177 YOU MUST RETURN THIS FORM BY JUNE 1, 2005, TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRIZES.