The Detroit Metro Branch of the American Public Works Association proudly announces its 19th Annual SNOW PLOW ROADEO.  This year's event will be held at the Palance of Auburn Hills located on Lapeer Road, North of I-75.  For nearly eighteen years, the annual SNOW PLOW ROADEO concept and participation has grown.  Last May 25 teams from throughout the Metro area competed for the travelling trophy.  The objective of the SNOW P ... Read More

The members of Region V Chapters from Michigan, Chicago Metro, Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin are getting together on Tuesday evening, August 17th, aboard the Spirit of Boston for a dinner cruise. Enjoy a grand buffet and breathtaking views of the harbor. Dance to Top 40s hits played by a live DJ.

Come join us for our annual boat outing.

TWELTH ANNUAL SCRAMBLE  SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BRANCH AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION  GOLF OUTING & LUNCHEON

Twelfth Annual APWA Detroit Metro Branch Scholarship Golf Outing

Annual Golf Outing

We are returning to Shanty Creek Resort for this year's conference.

Fleet Maintenance Issues for Today's Fleet Managers, Parts Personnel & Technicians

Dan Gadas from Suburban Liquid Deicing will be our featured speaker.

Presentation:  Exploring Sewer Rehabilitation Technology, by Chad Miller, Source 1 Environmental, PipePatch and Dustin Schlachter, SpectraShield Liner Systems11:30 am arrival12:00 noon Speaker12:30 pm Lunch

Administrative Assistant's Day LuncheonThere will be 10 minute massages.

**PLEASE NOTE MEETING DATE HAS CHANGED**Arrive at 11 amLunch provided, approx. 12 noon

The Downriver Branch of the APWA will hold their 25th Annual Bruce Edwards's Trade and Equipment Show.  The show's success over the past 25 years is due to your continued support.This year's show will again be at the Detroit Metro Airport Maintenance Facility, Building 705.

Don Wiertella from DLZ Michigan Inc. will present an 11 step program to improve personal responsibility and awareness to improve safety in work zones. His presentation will also include an introduction to Part 6 of the 2005 Michigan MUTCD, including the following:1. Basic review of proper installation, maintenance, and removal of temporary traffic control devices in construction and maintenance work zones in Michigan2. Legal requirements for a ... Read More

Arrive at 11 amLunch approx. 12 noon

Tim Flanagan, Flanagan Sales & Assoc. and Pat Faster, Gallagher Asphalt Hot in Place Asphalt RecyclingOutback Steakhouse11:30 - 12 registration12 noon Lunch12:45 pm Presentation

MML PresentationLegislative Update from Chris Hackbarth, MMLMeeting will be held at Mario's in Detroit.

Monthly Chapter Executive Board meetingLunch provided

Mark Cornwell will speak on Salt Brine:  Utilization, Manufacture, and Storage.

Jimmy Bell from Bell Equipment will share with us a presentation called "Snow School" that gives an overview of pre-wetting and anti-icing techniques as important tools in your snow fighting arsenal.  We will also have a demonstration of the Epoke salting system.  Lunch will be provided on site as well.

Come join us for Underground Excavation Safety

Glenn Bukoski and Doug Needham from Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) will be speaking on MITA Services$12 includes lunch and raffle.

Join friends & colleagues to celebrate the holidays.

Executive Board Meeting

Come join us for our Annual Meeting and Christmas Social.

Executive Board Meeting

Speaker:  Chris Cullen, Beta-Kramer Lighting and Pete Walters, Michigan Lighting SystemsTopic:  LED Lighting SystemsNot all LED and lighting manufacturers are equal - learn which questions to ask when considering LED, who the LED sources are, the importance of thermal management, optical control & drivers, what a good set of specs needs to compare products and where LED projects have occurred in the Metro Detroit Area. Tour Bloomfie ... Read More

Come join us for a STORM TECH Presentation

Driving Tips for Ice & Snow Removal Operations & Vendor Trade Show

Is your Snow Fleet Ready for Winter? & Vendor Trade/Equipment show

Hot in Place Recycling of Asphalt   Speakers:  Patrick Faster and Tim Flanagan from Gallagher Asphalt   Cost:  $12   Registration  11:15 am Lunch  11:45 a.m. Presentation 12:15- 1:00 pm   Location: Cornwell’s Turkeyville USA 18935 15-1/2 Mile Road Marshall, MI  49068 269-781-4293   Send registrations to: Glenn Chinavare 2009 Glen Drive Jackson, MI  49203 Or e-mail to gnchina ... Read More

SPEAKER: RICH POLLMAN --- NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPIC: Winter Forecasts / Weather SafetyWonder how many times you’ll be plowing this year? We don’t have a crystal ball but come hear the National Weather Service predictions for winter 2010. Mr. Pollman will also speak to the group on weather safety and warnings.

Come join us at Pinnacle Race Course.

Tim Draft, Down Under Municipal ServicesManhole and Wet Well Rehabilitation using Con-Shield Technologies

Meeting will be held at the Causeway Bay Hotel in Lansing.

GORDON BIERSCH BREWERY & RESTAURANT401 NORTH FRONT STREETCOLUMBUS, OHIO 432156:00 PM REGISTRATION6:30 PM APPETIZERS7:30 PM BUFFET DINNERJOIN OTHER MICHIGAN CHAPTER MEMBERS AND FRIENDS FROM INDIANA & OHIO FOR DINNERENTERTAINMENT BY CHRIS LOGSDON STARTING AT 8 PM

MI Chapter Executive Board Meeting at the Holiday Inn South,Lansing.

Portofino'sBoat Cruise 11:30 am to 3:00 pm

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The Detroit Metro Branch of the APWA proudly announces its 18th Annual SNOW PLOW ROADEO.  This year's event will be held at the Palace of Auburn Hills located on Lapeer Road, North of I-75.  For nearly eighteen years, the annual SNOW PLOW ROADEO concept and participation has grown.  Last May 25 teams from throughout the Metro area competed for the travelling trophy.  The objective of the SNOW PLOW ROADEO is to promote safe ... Read More

Registration starts at 10:00 a.m., $50 includes golf and lunch.

8:30 am Shotgun start

7:30 am check in timedinner to follow$125 per golfer$50 for dinner only

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Topic:  Lamp TrackerSpeaker:  Carey Weihmiller, Waste Management

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Speaker:  William Bohlen, Operations Manager, Detroit RiverFront ConservancyTopic:  Detroit RiverFront Conservancy           The Detroit International Riverfront is a planned 5 1/2 miles of public waterfront, linked by a continuous RiverWalk and parks, plazas and green spaces.  Come hear what has been developed so far, what projects are upcoming and what you can expect to find durin ... Read More

$10 per person with one (1) free administration person per paid admission.Come enjoy Nick Paul's comedy/magic

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Speaker:  John C. Hertel, Chief Executive Officer                  Regional Transportation Coordinating CouncilTopic:  Regional Mass Transit Efforts in Southeast Michigan             Come hear highlights of the $10.5 billion, 25-year mass transit plan that will span over     ... Read More

Wayne County Airport Maintenance$10 for lunch, show is free

MI Chapter Executive Board meeting at the MML building, Lansing.

Joint meeting with Detroit Metro Branch

MI Chapter Executive Board meeting at the Holiday Inn South in Lansing, MI

Speaker:  Victor Judnic, Delivery Engineer - MDOT Metro Region Detroit TSCTopic:  Gateway Project at the Ambassador Bridge

Our first meeting in 2009 on Thursday January 8, 2009 at Amentia Restaurant in Garden City. We have two programs planned, one by Carey Weihmiller from Waste Management on WM Lamp tracker and the second by Jim Yearsin from Neptune Technology Group on ABR Fixed Based Meter Reading.

Holiday Gathering/Install 2009 Officers 11:30 Arrival, 12:00 Lunch, 1:00 Branch Business

SNOW MANAGEMENT, CHRISTMAS SOCIAL TIME AND LOCATION TBD

Annual Branch Awards Banquet 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Chapter Executive Board meeting Start time: 11:00 am Lunch at 12 noon End time: 2 pm

Annual Christmas Party

Executive Board Meeting

Presentation: Recycled Plastic11:30 Arrival, 12:00 Speaker, 12:30 Lunch

Executive Board Meeting11:30 am - 1:00 pm

General membership meeting

Executive Board Meeting

AGENDA:8:00am                  REGISTRATION/VIEWEXHIBITS9:00am                  BOB PAWLUK Regional Services Engineer                           & ... Read More

This daylong workshop will focus on many helpful hints and techniques that will keep your winter fleet up and running during the snow season. Topics of the seminar will include new diesel emissions, air brake maintenance, benefits of thread lockers and sealants, truck lighting and hydraulic troubleshooting. You will also have the opportunity to network with others whose jobs focus on the same tasks, issues and concerns as yours. Also included ... Read More

COMPOSTING WILL BE ISSUE DISCUSSED TIME AND LOCATION TBD

Chapter Executive Board meetingStart time: 9:00 am until 10:00 am then our Strategic Planning Seminar

Presentation: TBD 11:30 Arrival, 12:00 Speaker, 12:30 Lunch

General Membership meeting 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

11:00 am (prior to General membership meeting)

City of Wyoming’s Public Works building at:2660 Burlingame SWWyoming, MI 49509 There will be a presentation by Ken Quillen of Insituform Technologies on pipe lining – both sewer and water main.  The meeting begins at 11:30AM and will include lunch.  There is a fee to cover the lunch of $20.

General membership meeting, location to be determined