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Student Representatives Council Executive Committee Orientation

Student Representatives Council Executive Committee Orientation. May 12, 2009 via teleconference. American Planning Association. APA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership association:

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Student Representatives Council Executive Committee Orientation

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  1. Student Representatives CouncilExecutive CommitteeOrientation • May 12, 2009 • via teleconference

  2. American Planning Association • APA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership association: • “…organized exclusively for charitable, educational, literary and scientific research purposes to advance the art and science of planning …” • APA Articles of Incorporation

  3. Governing Documents • Articles of Incorporation: Define who we are • Bylaws: Contract between Board members and the membership • Available on the web

  4. APA Mission Statement • APA provides leadership in the development of vital communities by advocating excellence in community planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment, and providing the tools and support necessary to effect positive change.

  5. Historical Background • 1909: National Conference on City Planning • 1917: American City Planning Institute • 1934: American Society of Planning Officials

  6. Historical Background • October 1, 1978 • American Society of Planning Officials • & American Institute of Planners • consolidated to create the • American Planning Association • incorporated in Washington, D.C.

  7. APA Leadership Structure

  8. APA Board of Directors • 13 elected APA members • 3 Advisors to the Board & the Association • Chapter Presidents Council Chair • Divisions Council Chair • Student Representatives Council Chair

  9. AICP Commission • “…the affairs of AICP shall be managed by the AICP Commission…” • AICP Bylaws

  10. Component Councils • Chapter Presidents Council - 53 members • Divisions Council - 26 Members • Student Representatives Council – 8 members

  11. Organizational Priorities • Growth • Education • Communications

  12. Growth of our Membership • Retention • Planning Directors • Commissioners • Students and New Professionals • Minorities • Academics

  13. Education Middle Ground(Students, Non-certified Planners, etc.) Certified ProfessionalPlanners Citizens National Planning Conference Products: Chapter Conferences & Workshops Books JAPA, Planning Magazine, other Periodicals Audioconferences

  14. APA members help create communities of lasting value. Good planning helps create communities that offer better choices for where and how people work and live. Planning enables civic leaders, business interests, and citizens to play a meaningful role in creating communities that enrich people’s lives. Communications: Our Messages

  15. APA Staff Structure

  16. APA Leadership Staff

  17. Leadership Web Resources

  18. The Student Representatives Council (SRC) serves as a critical link between APA and students.  1 elected Student Representative from registered Planning Student Organizations (PSO) and At-Large Student Representatives as defined by the APA Bylaws 8 Executive Committee members Chair Past Chair An elected representative from each of the 6 APA regions Student Representatives Council

  19. 2009-2010 SRC Executive Committee • Front row left to right: • Adam Perkins (R5), University of Colorado at Denver • Kent Hurst (SRC Chair), University of Texas at Arlington • Mark Ferrall (R4), Eastern Michigan University • Back row left to right: • Danica Garva (R6), Cal Poly Pomona • Danielle Rovillo (R1), SUNY at Buffalo • Katherine Hebert (R2), University of North Carolina • Not pictured: • Anita Hollmann (R3), Texas A&M University

  20. Upcoming Leadership Meetings • Fall Leadership Meetings/Federal Policy and Program Briefing/Planners Day on Capitol Hill • Washington, D.C. • October 1 – 6, 2009 • ******** • Spring Leadership Meetings/APA National Conference • New Orleans, LA • April 9-13 (Tentative), 2010

  21. Staff is ready to help you! • Students: Susan Turner, sturner@planning.org

  22. Thank You For Your Attention… • Now for your questions.

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