Section and Branch Best Practices Webinar May 20, 2014

Developing Quality Best Practices Government Relations Public Outreach Student Outreach Communication Continuing Education Section Operations Membership Development Other

Developing Quality Best Practices Government Relations Public Outreach Student Outreach Communication Continuing Education Section Operations Membership Development Other Spring Webinar Topics

Collecting Worthy Best Practices Section / Branch communication With the Geographic Services Department (GSD) With the Leader Training Committee (LTC) Section / Branch Award Nomination Forms Submission of “Best Practices Information Request Form” to LTC

Sharing Best Practices Best Practices Guide for Sections and Branches Resources/Publications-and-Resources/ (under “Best Practices) Semi-annual Section / Branch Best Practices Webinars (today) Best Practice articles Best Practices Breakout Sessions Workshop for Section and Branch Leaders (WSBL) Presidents and Governors Forum (PGF) Annual Conference

Government Relations Annual Capital Improvements Program luncheon/presentation Representatives from City of Rochester and Monroe County discuss their respective programs and changes from previous years Erin McCormick, EIT, M.ASCE Rochester Section (NY) President Elect

Government Relations Continued 2013 Project Highlights 2014 Projects Proposed Projects Including: Road reconstruction Parking garage repairs Road milling & resurfacing Bridge Preventative Maintenance Rails to trails Electric vehicle charging stations Community college County airport County hospital Medical examiner facility County parks Public safety building Q&A

Public Outreach Billboard Campaign Campaign Goals: Focus on Public Outreach Inspired by other professional organizations Raise public awareness as to what a Civil Engineer does and the impacts Civil Engineering has on the general welfare of the public Schedule/Funding: $1,500 SPAG Grant Spring 2011 Campaign Cost of $5,000 Second $5,000 campaign in 2011, despite not having a SPAG Grant. Metrics/Effectiveness: Increased Section website traffic observed in Fall Campaign Jason F. Waterbury, P.E., M.ASCE Connecticut Section x3380

Billboard Campaign Continued Lessons Learned: Finish billboard design prior to contract with Billboard Company Establish a metric for measuring effectiveness Utilize Board Members/Section Members to “Spot Check” locations Key Points: Involve as many board members as possible Communication The task is too big for one person

Civil Engineering Club After-school club for High School students Exposes the students to the field of civil engineering Activity Based – Topic modules & design contest Real life experience – layout stalls for a parking lot Vehicle for creating a sustainable partnership to promote our profession Jon M. Young, P.E., LEED AP, M.ASCE Hawaii Section Student Outreach (K-12)

Hawaii Club Organization Goals Provide a uniform experience The clubs do the same activities Share resources (helps finding lead engineers) Scheduling of activities, presentations, experiences Interact between schools Allows for the students to network

ASCE Hawaii’s Contributions  Organized by the Outreach Committee  Lead engineers  Guest speakers  “My First Engineering Job” articles  Host career days at the companies  Host (professors) University of Hawaii campus visits  Design contest judges

Student Outreach (College) Mock Interview Sessions Workshop open to all local university students “DOs and DON’Ts of Interviewing” Instruction given to volunteer interviewers Paired based on discipline Resumes distributed prior to event Gregory M. Rumbaugh, P.E., M.ASCE Pittsburgh Section

Evolution of New Best Practices Develop and improve an existing Best Practice Think outside the box Branches/Publications-and-Resources/Publications-and- Resources/ Remember to share what you learn! Contact LTC for a submission form or download online

Thanks for Participating! Questions? Contact: Nancy Doug