section and branch best practices webinar may 20, 2014

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

erin.k.mccormick@gmail.com

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

jwaterbury@themdc.com

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

outreach.ascehi@gmail.com

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

Gregory.Rumbaugh@gmail.com

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 @ nberson@asce.org

Doug Knapp @ douglas.knapp.asce@gmail.com