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West Coast BranchWest Coast Branchpetition to create thepetition to create theTampa Bay Regional Tampa Bay Regional ChapterChapter
APWA Florida ChapterAPWA Florida Chapter
West Coast BranchWest Coast Branch
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