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Section and Branch LeadersBest Practices Session
Presidents and Governors ForumSeptember 23, 2012
Section & Branch LeadersBest Practices Session
Ron Iwamoto, P.E., M.ASCE
Committee on Geographic Units (CGU)Leader Training Committee (LTC)
What is a Section or Branch Best Practice ?
• A method, process, activity or event that has consistently shown results superior to those achieved with other means
• Benchmarks for better performance• Evolve to become even better with
improvements• Process of developing and following a
standardized way
Best Practices Guide for Sections and Branches
• Compiled by the CGU in 2010• PDF located on the Society’s website• Includes 51 Best Practices • Annually updated• Approximately 7 more coming soon!• Contact information• Section and Branch size• Lessons learned• Photos, forms, letters and other helpful
documentation
Development of Quality Best Practices
Communications
Continuing Education
Government Relations
Membership Development
Public Outreach
Section Operations
Student Outreach
Others???
By Section/Branch Members
Collection Of Best Practices by CGU
• Communication with our Geographic Services Department (GSD) and CGU in identifying WORTHY Best Practices
• New Best Practices obtained from award nominations
• Submission of Best Practices Information Request Form to CGU
Sharing of Best PracticesAcross Various Geographic Units
• CGU Best Practice Conference Calls
• Best Practice of the Month article in the Section Informant
• Conference Best Practice Breakout Sessions
MRLC – Workshop for Section and Branch Leaders
PGF – Presidents and Governors ForumAnnual Conference
• Periodic Best Practice Webinars highlighting Best Practices presented by your ASCE peers
Spawning of New Best Practices
• Development
• Improvement
• Evolution
A Few Great Examples
Illinois SectionGovernment Relations
Legislative Drive-In Day
Student Outreach
Popsicle Stick Bridge Contest
Membership DevelopmentYounger Member Recruitment
• Monthly Socials• Regularly Scheduled
Activities• Attending Student Chapter
Meetings• Younger Member Spotlight
Section & Branch LeadersBest Practices Session
Tony Lau, P.E., F.ASCE
Committee on Geographic Units (CGU)
Best Practices Breakout Sessions
• Direct from your local leaders
• Implementation
• Lessons learned
• Ask the right questions
Section & Branch LeadersBest Practices Session
Let’s Spend a Few Minutes Sharing…ASCE Style!
Best Practices Breakout Sessions1. Communications – Tapas Dutta, P.E., M.ASCE, Orange
County Branch President-Elect, Harris Room2. Continuing Education – Ian Arakaki, P.E., M.ASCE,
Hawaii Section President – Elect, DMJM Room3. Government Relations – George Ghareeb, P.E.,
M.ASCE, Region 3 Governor, Central Illinois Section, Dulles Room
4. Membership Development – Sean Merrill, P.E., M.ASCE, Dallas Branch President, Reston Room
5. Public Outreach – Sara Ramsbottom, P.E., M.ASCE, Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers President-Elect, CH2MHill Room
6. Section Operations – Guy Carpenter, P.E., M.ASCE, Phoenix Branch, Presidents Room
7. Student Outreach – Will Haskell, P.E., M.ASCE, Maine Section President, ASCE Room
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