APWA Sacramento Chapter

😊 Good morning everyone! Please SAVE THE DATE, June 4th 2025 for APWA Sacramento Chapter's Support Professionals Workshop. This year it will be held in the wonderful City of Rancho Cordova, in the City Hall building. This is a great way to engage your support staff & colleagues. 💪 #APWA #TeamBuilding #Topics #Discussions #TableTopConversations #PublicWorks ➡️ Registration will be out by April.

😊 Happy Monday everyone! Please come join APWA Sacramento Chapter for this exciting update from the City of Sacramento regarding the Railyards project presented by Gregory B Taylor, AIA, LEED AP. Mr. Taylor is a Supervising Architect responsible for design and implementation of the Sacramento Valley Station (SVS) project area, owned by the City of Sacramento and administered through the Department of Public Works. Where: Dante Event Center, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825 When:  Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch at Noon. ➡️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gFFNwp-J REGISTRATION ENDS 1/28/25 👏 👏 Thank you to our February lunch sponsor: BKF Engineers!

🏀 The APWA Sacramento Young Professionals are heading to the Sacramento Kings vs. Spurs game on Friday, March 7, 2025, and they are starting the evening at Punchbowl Social. Join them for the fun and networking, then walk over to cheer on the Kings as they defend their home court. Make it a night of hoops, camaraderie, and public works pride! 🔦 💜 #LightTheBeam REGISTRATION CLOSES 1/19/25. ➡️ Register at https://lnkd.in/gXBaJhuE

To the communities affected by the fires in Los Angeles, We know that the devastation you’ve experienced is unfathomable, and our hearts are with each and every one of you during this incredibly difficult time. The strength and resilience you are showing through this crisis are truly remarkable, and we want to express our deepest sympathy and support as you work to rebuild and recover. To the dedicated public works departments that are on the front lines, we understand the immense challenges you face in ensuring the safety and recovery of your communities. Please know that you are not alone. The Southern California Chapter of APWA stands ready to assist in any way we can. If there is any support, supplies, or additional help needed, do not hesitate to reach out by calling 310-995-9800. We are here for you, and we are committed to helping you navigate through this trying time. Together, we will emerge stronger and more unified. Please take care and know that we are all in this together. With support and solidarity, Vincent Hellens President Southern California Chapter of APWA

Regardless of how incredible a trip may be, there is nothing quite like the feeling of returning home after a long journey. That is exactly how I feel every December when I attend the holiday luncheon at the American Public Works Association Northern California Chapter. I am blessed to represent Region 8 of American Public Works Association on the national board of directors. The region consists of over 5,000 public works professionals in 11 chapters throughout California, Nevada and Hawaii. I try to attend as many events as I can throughout the year, but the schedule really picks up from mid-November to mid-December. Lots of chapter holiday parties, but the last one I always attend is this event, where I got my start at APWA way back in the early 2000s. Congratulations to the incoming chapter president and my former boss, Brian Balbas, who took me to my very first APWA meeting way back in 1997. And congratulations to outgoing president Carlos Melendez, P.E. who kickoff a new chapter branch in the Santa Rosa / Sonoma area during his term in office. Best Single Takeaway: The chapter has an amazing historian in John Mercurio. He gave a talk about the history of the chapter at the luncheon. Two years ago, he and a few other elder chapter statesmen put together a 75th year chapter anniversary book. It is amazing! I cannot believe the information they dug up on the chapter. They have a page dedicated to each of the 75 years, and the corresponding president. I understand 2012 was an especially cool year.  In the years since I have tried to collect signatures from as many past presidents as I can. I would like to dedicate this post to page 75, my dear friend and past chapter president (2018) Tracy Bartlett who passed away last year. About the Chapter: Founded in 1947, the chapter was the first located west of the Mississippi and one of the oldest in the entire nation. It has close to 700 memberships and covers 10 of the 58 counties in California. 

😃 Happy Friday everyone! Don't forget to register today for APWA Sacramento Chapter and American Council of Engineering Companies of California (ACEC California) January's monthly lunch presentation of: California Capitol Update & State's Transportation System Perspectives, presented by Angelique Ashby. ▪️ About the Presentation: Senator Ashby will provide an update on key Capitol developments, share her perspectives on the state's priorities, and discuss critical issues affecting infrastructure in California. Attendees will also gain valuable insights into state resources available to support public works initiatives in the region. This is a unique opportunity for public works professionals to connect with state leadership and explore solutions for advancing infrastructure projects. ✔️ Register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gvqP9kDS

🌟 Happy New Year 2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣ 5️⃣ from APWA Sacramento Chapter! 🌟 As we welcome 2025, we reflect on the incredible milestones achieved by our community of public works professionals this past year. Your dedication to building resilient infrastructure, enhancing sustainability, and fostering innovation has set a strong foundation for the year ahead. Together, let's continue to inspire progress, embrace challenges, and create lasting impacts in our region. Stay tuned for exciting events, professional development opportunities, and initiatives designed to keep our chapter at the forefront of excellence. Here's to a year of collaboration, growth, and shared success—let's make 2025 our best year yet! #APWASacramento #PublicWorks #NewYear2025

🌞 Good morning and happy Monday! APWA Sacramento Chapter is happy to share wonderful 📰 news... Check out Caltrans District 3 as they had the pleasure of awarding a 2024 $1,500 scholarship to Mira Loma High School graduate, Erica Pham. 👏 👏 The scholarship supports her studies in Civil Engineering at UCLA! 💪 #APWASacramentoSharingNews #Caltrans #Scholarship

APWA Sacramento Chapter wishes you and yours a very happy holiday season! #AQOLFA #sacramentochapter #apwa

Early Bird Registration ends TOMORROW! Lock in your registration today for APWA Sacramento Chapter and American Council of Engineering Companies of California (ACEC California) January's monthly lunch presentation of: California Capitol Update & State's Transportation System Perspectives, presented by Angelique Ashby. ✔️ Register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gvqP9kDS