This document outlines the schedule and leadership for the Florida Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) annual conference. It provides details on technical sessions, receptions, and other events taking place from Tuesday through Friday. The Florida Chapter is the most accredited and has the most credentialed members in APWA. Conference attendees are encouraged to network, learn, and enjoy all Tampa has to offer. The document closes by welcoming first-time attendees and providing tips on making the most of their experience.

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Public Works: A
Community’s
Hidden
Treasure

2. FIRST TIMERS MEETING
Chas Jordan, MPA, PWE
Assistant Public Works Director /
Facilities Manager – City of Largo,
Florida
2016-2017 Chapter President
727-586-7397
president@apwaflorida.org

3. ● President-Elect
– Sam May – City of Margate
● Vice President
– Amy Blaida - RS&H
● Immediate Past President
– Robert Garland – McKim & Creed
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4. ● Secretary
– Althea Parrish – City of Sanford
● Treasurer
– Rick Keeney – City of Punta Gorda
● Delegate
– Doug Layton – City of Atlantic Beach
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5. Welcome to the West Coast Branch -
Ray Boler
2016-2017 Branch Chairman
Public Works Director – City of Safety Harbor,
Florida
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6. About the Florida Chapter -
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● Most Accredited
Agencies
● Most DCS Center
Credentialed Members
● 11 Branches
● 11 Year PACE Award
Winner
● Over 1,400 Members
● BEST CHAPTER IN
APWA

7. ● Program
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8. ● Tuesday -
– 8:00 am - 8:45 am YOU ARE HERE!! CONGRATS!
● 1st Timers Session - Tampa Convention Center
– 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
● Technical Sessions – Convention Center 13-16
– 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm
● Opening Session Lunch with Keynote Speaker Robert
Stevenson – Convention Center – Ballroom A
– 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
● Technical Sessions - Convention Center 13-16
– 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
● President's Reception - Embassy Suites Pool
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9. ● Wednesday (Part 1) -
– 7:30 am - 8:30 am
● 5K Fun Run/Walk - Convention Center
Entrance/Riverwalk
– 9:00 am - 10:00 am
● General Session with Brian Usher, APWA
President & Brian Beaty, FDOT – Ballroom A
– 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
● Equipment Rodeo – I-275 Overpasses (10 blocks north)
– 10:15 am - 11:15 am & 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
● Technical Sessions - Convention Center 13-16
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10. ● Wednesday (Part Deux) -
– 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
● Young Professionals Networking Reception - Jackson's
Bistro (start time @ 5:00 pm)
– 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
● Off-Site Party - (Dressing in a Pirate Style is Encouraged)
Yacht StarShip - Dock
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11. ● Thursday -
– 8:00 am - 10:00 am
● Public Works Director Roundtable - Convention Center 7-9
– 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
● EXHIBIT SHOW OPEN - Convention Center – West Hall
– 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
● Lunch w/Exhibitors - Convention Center – West Hall
– 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
● National President's Reception – Embassy Suites – Bayside
Ballroom
– 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
● Awards/Scholarship Banquet - Embassy Suites –
Bayside Ballroom
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12. ● Friday -
– 9:00 am - 10:00 am
● Breakfast (if staying @ the Embassy Suites Tampa, breakfast
complimentary) - Embassy Suites Tampa
– 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
● Branch Training & Chapter Leadership Strategic Meeting -
Embassy Suites Tampa – Skyway I
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REGISTRATION

15. What Should I Do Now?
● Plan out your Days Here in the App or in your
Program
● Stuff a LOT of Business Cards in your
NameBadge Holder
● Meet at least ONE Chapter Officer
● Meet at least TWO Executive Committee
Members
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16. What Should I Do Now?
● Locate where the events YOU want to be at,
are at, now.
● Put on your Beads!
● Have the Best Show in Florida and enjoy the
great Tampa Bay Community!
● ...oh yeah… and try to LEARN SOMETHING!!!
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