2013 Geographic Services Spring Conference Call

Membership

Section/Branch Resources Champions website Benefits Online Mentoring program Professional Recognition Make note of member achievements Students Encourage graduating students to upgrade and receive free membership Membership Champion Program Contact or

Social Media

ASCE Social Media Part 2 of ASCE’s Social Media webinar will take place November 13, 2012 from 2-3 p.m. ET. for registration Social media consultation services for sections, branches, younger member groups and student chapters. Looking for sections, branches and younger member groups in your area on social media? Check out

Government Relations

Key Contact Program Any ASCE member can join – visit Communicate government and regulatory news and actions to members through This Week in Washington and Key Alerts Enroll today at

2013 Legislative Fly-In March 19-21, Report Card release Goal: Recruit at least 2 attendees per state Application deadline: December 7, 2012

State GR Resources Legislative tracking service available online Staff can assist Sections with drafting testimony, position papers, letters, op-eds, and letters to the editor Staff generates alerts on pending legislation to members asking them to act (support or oppose) Materials and information for visits with state legislators

Archived Webinar on ‘How to Use’ on ASCE’s website at: Relations/Programs-and-Resources/ Relations/Programs-and-Resources/ Legislative Tracking Service

State and Local Report Cards New process Board approved in Fall 2009 Includes: Notification Form, Guidebook and Review Process Ensure the integrity and quality of the Report Card for America’s Infrastructure” New staff and resources for Report Card volunteers Start the process with the notification form. Visit or

Apply to bring PR University to your area! Contact: Tracy Withrow, Manager, State Public Relations , PR University You may have your P.E., but do you know your PR? One-day workshop Hands-on training activities Take home PR Toolkit reference guide

Pre-College Outreach

Geographic Services Department

Geographic Services Resources Web Short Cuts Best Practices Webinars WSBL Constant Contact

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