Iowa Streets & Roads Workshop and Conference 2008
Workshop, September 30, 2008 ~ Conference, October 1–2, 2008
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, Ames, Iowa
Download the registration brochure (575 kb pdf)
“Effective Communication” Workshop
September 30, 2008
Workshop Description
This workshop takes a comprehensive look at effective communication strategies. It includes an overview of public
relations and various types of communication, as well as presentation skills, and conducting effective meetings. This workshop is module 3 of the Iowa Public Employees Leadership Academy.
Who Should Attend
Those who are associated with the day-to-day activities of local transportation agencies. This would include those who work in or have other related activities with a county or city, such as
- road maintenance supervisors,
- engineers,
- administrators,
- technicians,
- elected officials, and
- consultants.
Workshop Agenda
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:30 | Course Introduction Duane Smith, Associate Director of Outreach, CTRE; Director of LTAP, Iowa |
| 9:00 | Public Relations Overview Bret Hodne, City of West Des Moines |
| 9:45 | Break |
| 10:00 | Types of Communications Sabrina Shields-Cook, Communication Specialist, Iowa State University |
| 10:45 | Formal Communications Sabrina Shields-Cook |
| 11:45 | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. | Informal Communications Sabrina Shields-Cook |
| 2:00 | Break |
| 2:30 | Presentation Skills Duane Smith |
| 3:15 | Conducting Effective Meetings Duane Smith |
| 4:00–4:15 | Certificates/dismiss |
| 6:00 | Optional Dinner |
Accommodations
Rooms are available at the Gateway for a special conference price of $89. Please call the hotel at 515-292-8600 and mention reservations for Iowa Streets & Roads Conference. You may also register online at www.thehotelatgatewaycenter.com. The group reservation code is ISRC08. Reservations must be made by September 8, 2008.
Iowa Roads Scholar Program
Participation in this workshop will provide six contact hours for the Iowa Roads Scholar program.
Registration
The registration fee for the workshop is $75 and includes lunch, break refreshments, and workshop handouts. Registration deadline is September 23rd, 2008. To register
- Mail or fax the registration form (216 kb pdf) plus payment to
Georgia Parham, CTRE — ISU Research Park, 2711 S. Loop Drive - Suite 4700, Ames, Iowa 50010-8664
fax: 515-294-0467 - Or register online and send payment separately.
Make checks payable to Iowa State University.
Optional Dinner
The 2008 committee is offering an optional dinner on Tuesday, September 30. Transportation will be provided to and from the “Olde Main” restaurant located on Main Street in Ames.
For More Information
For more information about this workshop, call Duane Smith, 515-294-8103; or Georgia Parham, 515-294-2267, gparham@iastate.edu.
“Meeting User Demands” Conference
October 1–2, 2008
Conference Description
2008 has been an unusual year in Iowa with the impact of dramatic weather. Everyone is under more stress to provide a high level of service. This conference will focus on weather trends and impact of weather, managing frost boils, changes to the MUTCD, and Iowa’s Public Employees Leadership Academy. There will also be a business meeting to elect a vice president and representatives and alternates from districts 3 and 6.
Who Should Attend
Secondary road maintenance supervisors and others who are responsible for
- maintaining roadways and right-of-ways during winter and summer activities;
- personnel and budget;
- procurement of equipment and materials; and
- managing administrative and office functions.
Conference Agenda
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration/vendor Displays |
| 9:00 | Welcome Comments Bill Pidgeon, Lee County, ISRMSA President Jim George, Dallas County, ICEA President Greg Parker, Johnson County, APWA President |
| 9:30 | Iowa Public Employee’s Leadership Academy |
| 10:00 | Product Presentations/door prizes Jim Hilkin, Des Moines County, ISRMSA Secretary |
| 10:20 | Break |
| 10:30 | Overview of MUTCD Changes & Personal Protective Clothing Requirements |
| 11:15 | Product Presentations/door prizes Jim Hilkin, Des Moines County, ISRMSA Secretary |
| 11:30 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | Managing Frost Boils in Gravel Roads |
| 1:45 | Product Presentations/door prizes Jim Hilkin, Des Moines County, ISRMSA Secretary |
| 2:15 | Break |
| 2:30 | Iowa’s Recent Weather Trends & Impacts |
| 3:45 | Door Prizes/summary and Closing Bill Pidgeon, Lee County, ISRMSA President |
| 4:00-6:00 | Vendor Reception |
Thursday, October 2, 2008
| 8:00 a.m. | Roundtable Discussions Kevin Hackathorn, Johnson County, Vice President ISRMSA |
| 9:00 | Roundtable Reports Kevin Hackathorn, Johnson County, Vice President ISRMSA |
| 9:15 | Business Meeting Kevin Hackathorn, Johnson County, Vice President ISRMSA |
| 9:45 | Break |
| 10:00 | District Weather Related Reports |
| 12:00 p.m. | Door Prizes/adjorn |
| 12:30–1:30 | Committee Lunch in Harvest Room |
Registration
The registration fee for the conference is $95 and includes lunch, break refreshments, and materials. Registration deadline is September 23rd, 2008. Refund of registration fee will be made to participants who cancel before the deadline. No refunds will be made for cancellations after that date; however, substitutions are welcome anytime. To register
- Mail or fax the registration form (216 kb pdf) plus payment to
Georgia Parham, CTRE — ISU Research Park, 2711 S. Loop Drive - Suite 4700, Ames, Iowa 50010-8664
fax: 515-294-0467 - Or register online and send payment separately.
Make checks payable to Iowa State University.
Accommodations
Rooms are available at the Gateway for a special conference price of $89. Please call the hotel at 515-292-8600 and mention reservations for the Iowa Streets & Roads Conference. You may also register online at www.thehotelatgatewaycenter.com. The group reservation code is ISRC08. Reservations must be made by September 8, 2008.
Iowa Roads Scholars Program
Attendance at this conference will provide 8 contact hours for the Iowa Roads Scholar program.
For More Information
If you would like more information, call Georgia Parham, 515-294-2267, gparham@iastate.edu.
2008 Committee
(Conference steering committee included ISRMSA and APWA representatives)
ISRMSA
Bill Pidgeon, Lee County (president)
Kevin Hackathorn, Johnson County (vice president)
Jim Hilkin, Des Moines County (secretary)
Mike Duffy, Linn County (past president)
District 1: Tim Herrstrom, Boone County,
Mark Bair (alternate), Poweshiek County
District 2: Merle Weidemann, Wright County,
Paul Kirstein (alternate), Wright County
District 3: Russ Hobson, Plymouth County,
Gary Vogel (alternate), Lyon County
District 4: Larry Holman, Fremont County
District 5: Steve Park, Davis County,
Don Deutsch (alternate), Keokuk County
District 6: Dean Glunz, Scott County,
Dennis Lovell (alternate), Cedar County
APWA
Al Olson, Ankney
Bret Hodne, West Des Moines
Gary Rank, West Des Moines
Bruce Braun, Des Moines
CTRE
Duane Smith (Associate Director-Outreach, CTRE)
Georgia Parham (CTRE)
