A Message From The President, Andrew Connors, PE

Dear Fellow Members:

The New York Metropolitan Chapter of the American Public Works Association will sponsor its 23rd Annual Equipment and Product Exposition on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Town of Orangetown Highway Department Facility located at 119 Route 303 in Orangeburg, New York.

The Theme for this year’s event is “Public Works: Creating A Lasting Impression”. With over eighty vendors expected, this Outdoor Equipment and Product Exposition provides the opportunity to see the latest innovations in equipment, materials and services for public works and other government officials. There is also the opportunity to network with other Highway Department and Public Works officials from throughout the New York Metropolitan area.

The equipment show will open at 10:00 a.m. with a continental breakfast. At 1:00 PM, a delicious hot and cold buffet luncheon will be served and the show will conclude at 2:30 p.m.

75th Anniversary Time Capsule

To commemorate 75 years of building better communities, APWA is inviting each of its chapters from around the globe to bring a special memento to be placed in a Public Works Time Capsule during a special ceremony. The New York Metro Chapter will be contributing a “Group Photo” of all 2012 APWA New York Metropolitan Chapter members. Your presence is requested at the Equipment Show for the photo. The photo will be taken at 11:00 AM. There is no admission fee, however, lunch is $15.00 per person in advance and $20.00 at the door.

ATTENTION MEMBERS! WIN A NEW iPad!  Chapter members attending the 2012 Annual Products and Equipment Exposition and participating in the group photo will automatically be entered to win a new APPLE iPad! In order to be eligible, just complete the registration form and return to Stephen F Munno, Chairman of the Equipment Show. Please note the contest is open to New York Metropolitan Chapter members participating in the group photo only. Depending on attendance, members have a one (1) in approximately 231 chance to win!

NEW APWA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE! WIN A YEARS MEMBERSHIP TO THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF THE APWA! Members are encouraged to bring public works employees interested in joining the APWA. Depending on the amount of attendants interested in joining the APWA New York Metropolitan Chapter, there will be up to two (2) memberships awarded.

FREE LUNCH! (Lunch Registration)  Attendance by Highway and Public Works Superintendents, Commissioners, Foremen, Fleet staff and Elected Officials is encouraged. In fact, if you bring along an elected official from your Municipality, and reserve lunch tickets in advance, the New York Metropolitan Chapter will treat both of you to the luncheon. We ask that you spread the word among your fellow highway and public works officials and invite them to attend.