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Chapter Development CommitteeChapter Development Committee

Who are we?• Oldest Branch in the

Florida Chapter• Consistantly the Largest

Branch in the Florida Chapter (around 20-25%)

• Serves roughly 10% of the Geographical area of Florida

Where are we?• Seven Counties in the West-

Central region of Florida• Consists of two of the state's

largest cities: Tampa and St. Petersburg

• Consists of the state's most densely populated county: Pinellas

• Region is home to over 20% of all Florida Residents

Where are we?

What do we want to do?• Provide a greater quality of

service to the members in our jurisdictional area

• Enhance the Branch's ability to represent our membership both at the state-level and at the national-level

• Provide both of these services in close proximity to provide members ease in budget constraints

Objectives (condensed)• Professional Development• Increase Participation• Develop New Talent• Provide Greater Communication• Develop Private Partnerships• Increase Membership• Provide Services to Front-Line

Staff• Provide a Forum for Discussion

Objectives (condensed)• Develop Technical Committees• Governmental Advocacy• Scholarship and Service Program• Provide Social Events for Members• Develop Partnerships with other

Professional Organizations• Provide Direct Link to National

Services• Engage Retirees for Participation

Membership Opinion

• Ballot Question: Shall the West Coast Branch petition the American Public Works Association to establish a new chapter? Please circle yes or no.

• Response: 160/354 (45%)• Results:90 Yes / 68 No / 2 Blank