Read a letter from the 2010 APWA Oklahoma Chapter President about his perspective on Public Works, along with an invitation to join APWA and participate in the upcoming Spring Tech Conference & Trade Show. [ ... ]
APWA Oklahoma Chapter is proud to welcome our newest members to this outstanding organization! Mr. Tom Cossin Oklahoma  2/19/2009  City of Enid  Mr. Tom Harrison Oklahoma  2/19/2009  City of Enid  Mr. Todd McLellan Oklahoma  2/13/2009  City of Norman OK  Ms. Ronella Richardson Oklahoma  2/9/2009  City of Oklahoma City  Mr. Glenn Rosenfelt Oklahoma  2/13/2009  City of Norman OK  Mr. Roger W. Stevens Oklahoma  1/9/2009  City of Owasso  Mr. Clyde E. Treat, PE Oklahoma  1/26/2009  GMR  [ ... ]
Central Oklahoma Branch meeting are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Twin Hills Golf and Country Club at 3401 NE 36 St in Oklahoma City, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.  See "Events" section for more details. [ ... ]
Northeast Oklahoma Branch meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at ONEOK Cafeteria, 100 West 6 St, in Tulsa, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. See "Events" section for more details. [ ... ]
Student meetings will be the second Monday of each month at 12:30 p.m. in the student lounge.  This is in the main Academic building at the Northeast campus. [ ... ]
Harold Skidmore, City of Oklahoma City-Public Works Department has received his Life Membership with APWA August 11, 2008. [ ... ]
Mary Ann Summerfield, Park & Recreation Dept. Director, is retiring after serving the citizens of Tulsa for 38 years. She began as a Recreation Leader in the Park Dept. in 1969 and worked her way up to Recreation Center Supervisor, District Supervisor and District Superintendent. In 1985 she was promoted to Maintenance & Operations Manager for the newly-created Stormwater Department, and in 1990 became the Surface Drainage & Vegetation Management Manager in the new Public Works Dept. In 2002, she returned to the Park Dept. as Dept. Director. Please join us on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 2-4 p.m. at Central Recreation Center in Centennial Park, 1028 E. 6th St.,Tulsa, and Thursday, Nov. 1, from 1-3 p.m. in Rm 1101 in City Hall to wish her well. In honor of Mary Ann Summerfield's retirement from the City of Tulsa, we are creating a Memory Book. Please join in the fun! We could [ ... ]
The August APWA meeting will host special guest Congressman John Sullivan. It will be held at Central Community Center at Centennial Park, 6th and Peoria on Wednesday, August 8th, from 11:30 - 1:00. Those attending must RSVP to Beverly Patterson (bpatterson@ci.tulsa.ok.us) or 918.596.2112, by Tuesday, July 31st. Boxed Lunches Cost $9.00 - Pay when you check in at the meeting. To RSVP, please provide your name, organization, phone number and specify one of the following choices: Deli Sandwiches: 1. Ham and Cheese 2. Turkey and Cheese 3. Roast Beef and Cheese All sandwiches come with a side, chips and a cookie. Drinks provided. Please note: Those of you that RSVP to attend but do not attend will be billed for your meal. See you there! Beverly J. Patterson Senior Customer Service Administrator Tulsa Parks 918.596.2112 Office 918.596.2530 Fa [ ... ]
Oklahoma Chapter APWA wins National Presidential Award for Chapter Excellence (PACE) The Presidential Award for Chapter Excellence (PACE) was established to recognize chapters for their positive impact on their membership, their profession, and their community. Chapters are judged on membership, service to chapter members, advancement of public works, and service to the community. Congratulations Oklahoma Chapter! (Award criteria listed in link below.) [ ... ]

June 20, 2007, the Tulsa Community College Oklahoma Branch of APWA conducted an Internet-based board meeting. See details in the document below. [ ... ]

Regional Director LeRoy Givens attended the APWA National Board Meeting in Ft. Worth Texas on June 8 and 9th. See link below for minutes of the meeting. [ ... ]

City of Tulsa Public Works Director Charles Hardt was chosen as the recipient of this year's Charles Walter Nichols Award for Environmental Excellence. The nomination letter identifies the many contributions Charles has made over the past thirty years to the City of Tulsa and its residents in the areas of Stormwater Management, Water Quality, Trails Master Plan, Green Waste Recycling, Landscaping in Right of Way, Tree Planting Partner with non-profit group, Water Treatment Plant construction, Voluntary Recycling Program, Asbestos Removal in City facilities, City Facility Air Quality Improvement, Noise Abatement Program near Tulsa International Airport and Wastewater Systems Improvements. In 1993 he received the Oklahoma Chapter and National APWA Top Ten Public Works Leader Awards. In 1993 he received the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Association's Floodplain Manager of the [ ... ]

The Tulsa Community College chapter of APWA has plans for future trips as an educational exploration of public works. The chapter raises funds through membership dues, school funding, and fund raising activities, but the chapter still needs assistance to make these trips possible. We would appreciate any contributions in the form of donations or fundraising opportunities. We would also like to offer its members a look at internship possibilities as well as to offer guest speakers and networking opportunities at chapter meetings. Don’t forget this organization when college recruiting, there are quality students looking for opportunities to gain experience. Interested parties can contact Mark Rogers at mlrogers@ci.tulsa.ok.us for more information. [ ... ]
See the link under "Events" for the APWA / TCC Student Member Meetings for the time and place of the next meeting. [ ... ]
Several members of the Tulsa Community College APWA Branch and Northeast Oklahoma APWA Branch toured the BOK Tulsa Events Center construction site on November 17, 2006. We toured the private club box demo and were treated to lunch afterward. The tour was provided by the Tulsa Vision Builders. Photo l-r TCC APWA Branch President Ben Lucas; David Sollars, faculty, Derek Garvin, faculty advisor; Mark Rogers, Chapter President; Josh Gosney, TCC Branch Vice President, Chris McQuary student member. [ ... ]

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