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Oct. 8: APAPASE Events/Emerging Professionals Committee Meeting

Do you like to organize events like walking tours, happy hours, and educational events related to planning? Then join the APAPASE Events and Emerging Professionals Committee and help us plan fun events! We are meeting on:

Thursday, October 8, 2015

5:30 PM7:00 PM

Michael Baker Jr.
1818 Market Street
Suite 3110
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Southeast Section Election Results Are In!

Thanks for all who voted in the Southeast Section Council election this summer. The top vote getters are elected below and will be appointed to start their terms in January 2016 at the next meeting on November 12 (details below).

We want to congratulate all of the elected Section Council representatives listed below!

Chair Justin Dula
Vice-Chair Alexis Williams
Secretary Nicole Hostettler
Treasurer Rick Collier
At-Large Professional Planners Jennifer Barr
At-Large Professional Planners Andrew Svekla
At-Large Professional Planners Karen Thompson
At-Large Professional Planners Rebecca Ross
Citizen Planner Cheryl Tumola
Citizen Planner Michael Martella

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Sept. 10: Bimonthly APAPA-Southeast Section Council Meeting

APAPA-Southeast Section Council meeting
the second Thursday of every other month
5pm (sharp!)
The Reinvestment Fund (TRF)
1700 Market Street, 19th Floor
Calling in?  Please use the following:
Toll free:  (866) 245-0351
Passcode: 605275
Please direct any questions to secretary@apapase.org.
Find out more at www.apapase.org

 

Just Posted: Bios for Southeast Section Council Candidates

By now, Southeast Section members should have received an email link to vote for the next two years’ Council. Below, please find bios of the candidates for office.

Now go vote!

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Candidates for Southeast Section Council Announced

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The following candidates for the Southeast Section of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APAPASE) will be running in the upcoming fall elections:

Officers

  • President:  Justin Dula, AICP
  • Vice-President:  Alexis Williams, AICP
  • Secretary:  Nicole Hostettler, AICP
  • Treasurer:  Rick Collier, AICP

Citizen Planners

  • Cheryl Tumola
  • Mike Martella

Professional Planners At Large

  • Jeff Barg
  • Jennifer Barr, AICP
  • Marley Bice, AICP
  • John Federico, AICP
  • Abby Poses
  • Kate Ramen
  • Rebecca Ross, AICP
  • Karen Thompson, AICP
  • Andrew Svekla, AICP
  • Ema Yamamoto, AICP

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July’s Section Meeting Canceled

Due to many conflicts (it is high vacation season) that prevent a quorum, the July meeting is CANCELLED.
Please note all business will be carried to our next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 10th.
Please send any draft agenda items to secretary@apapase.org and mark your calendars!

Apply Now for the American Planning Association’s November AICP Exam

 

Are you ready to get certified? “AICP” after your name will prove your academic qualifications, work experience, and high-level planning skills. Many employers who want to attract only highly qualified candidates for their open positions require the AICP credential. Plus, certified planners earn more, even when experience and responsibility are factored in. See more reasons to get certified.

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NOW taking Nominations for the Southeast Section Council of the APA Pennsylvania Chapter!

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Nominate a friend, nominate a colleague, nominate yourself! All nominations are due NO later than June 15th!

Taking nominations for Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, 6-7 Professional Planners, and 2-3 Citizen Planners.
Chair provides leadership and guides the development of the chapter, the Vice Chair assists, the Treasurer maintains the budget and all financial matters, while the Secretary administers the documentation and membership of the organization.

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May 14: Next APAPA-Southeast Section Council Meeting

Thursday, May 14th (the second Thursday of every other month)

4:58pm

The Reinvestment Fund (TRF)

1700 Market Street, 19th Floor

Calling in?  Please use the following:

Toll free:  (866) 245-0351

Passcode: 605275

Please direct any questions to secretary@apapase.org.

Find out more at www.apapase.org

Announcing Elections for APAPA-Southeast Section Officers: Call for Nominations

This summer we will hold elections for APAPA-Southeast Section Officers and Council members.  The four Section Council Officer positions consist of President, Vice PresidentSecretary, and Treasurer.  If you are interested in serving either in an Officer or Council member position:

  • Review the Chapter Bylaws for descriptions of the Officer and Council member duties and responsibilities.  Available at: https://apapase.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/APA-PA-SE-bylaws-2015-04.pdf
  • Determine if your schedule will allow sufficient time for the position, generally 1-3 hours/month.
  • New members welcome!  No previous experience required.
  • AICP not required to join the board.
  • Speak with current Officers or Council members regarding any questions or concerns.
  • Submit a nomination to the Nominating Committee no later than June 1st at:  elections@apapase.org

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