BUILDING FOR TODAY, PLANNING FOR TOMORROW Join Us in Celebration! National Public Works Week (NPWW) is May 18 - 24, 2014. Since 1960, the American Public Works Association has sponsored National Public Works Week. Across North America, our more than 28,000 members in the US and Canada use this week to energize and educate the public on the importance of the contribution of public works to their daily lives: planning, building, managing and operating the heart of our local communities and building the quality of life. The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works will celebrate NPWW with community outreach activities, employee recognition and development & training opportunities. SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2014 Dexter C. White Memorial 5K Walk/Run Kick Off Celebration 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 Open to the public. See reverse for registration information. MONDAY MAY 19, 2014 TUESDAY MAY 20, 2014 WEDNESDAY MAY 21, 2014 THURSDAY MAY 22, 2014 DPW Works on the Street Open House “Evolution of the Traffic Signal” Public Works Career Training & Employee Development Get Moving with the Atlanta Streetcar! Learn about our operations & meet staff. 9:00 am - 11:00 noon Atlanta City Hall Atrium City Council Proclamation 1:00 pm Atlanta City Hall 55 Trinity Avenue, SW Atlanta, GA 30303 Open to the Public An educational seminar in partnership with Atlanta Public Schools. 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Registration Closed Contact Courtney Pittman by email to [email protected] for future educational outreach opportunities for students. Get Into Recycling with Cartlanta An outreach campaign in partnership with Atlanta Public Schools. We are Money Talk asking 3rd & 4th grade elementary School Students to create a book Atlanta City Employees mark and junior and senior high Credit Union will share school and college students to submit financial advice and a 30 second public service products with employees. announcement about the three R’s; 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm reducing solid waste, reusing items, and recycling. All submissions are Transportation due by Thursday, May 15, 2014. Street Operations 1150 North Avenue, NW Contact Jacquelyn Bridges Atlanta, GA 30318 Recycling Program Coordinator by - email to: [email protected]. An employee seminar in partnership with Human Resources & the AWDA. Learn how to prepare for a job interview, write a resume, visit the Career Clothes Closet & More! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm AWDA 101 Pollard Boulevard Atlanta, GA 30303 A tour of the Atlanta Streetcar Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) and discounted lunch session. 10:00 am - 12:00 noon VMF 274 Auburn Avenue Email registration to [email protected]. - Email registration to [email protected] The Great City Vehicle Car Wash - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Money Talk Register your city assigned vehicle for a clean make-over and vehicle maintenance by Monday, May 19, 2014 to Dwayne Daniel Fleet Services by email to: [email protected] Atlanta City Employees Credit Union will share financial advice and products with employees. 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Solid Waste Lakewood 128 Claire Drive, SE Atlanta, GA 30315 DPW Employee Recognition ceremonies will take place at Public Works Facilities throughout the week. The public is encouraged to give comments, words of encouragement & appreciation too! Email us at [email protected] or post comments on our FaceBook page @AtlantaPublicWorks! NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK IS MAY 18 - 24, 2014 The Dexter C. White Memorial 5K Walk/Run in memory of the late Dexter C. White, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Works will officially kick off National Public Works Week 2014 for the City of Atlanta. An avid runner, Commissioner White encouraged living a healthy lifestyle. The City Atlanta benefitted tremendously from Commissioner White’s work ethic and professional experience. Under his direction, Public Works established its first sustainability initiatives in fleet management with the implementation of compressed natural gas vehicles, electric charging stations, and combined routes for solid waste pick-up services. Mr. White was a leader in the field of public works and recipient of numerous professional accolades. He was a very active member of the American Public Works Association and was an established leader in the Solid Waste Association of North America, and the National Forum of Black Public Administrators. The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works has partnered with the Dexter C. White Memorial Committee to kick off National Public Works Week with the DCW Memorial 5K Run/Walk. Proceeds from this inaugural 2014 event will benefit an educational fund for his children. Registration is required for the Dexter C. White 5K Memorial Walk. Register online at www.eventbrite.com or visit any Public Works facility Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. until May 16, 2014. City employees may also register with their Human Resources Representatives. DPW Employee Recognition Ceremonies The Department of Public Works appreciates the hard work and dedication of our employees. Because of our employees we are able to carry out the mission to deliver industry leading services that maintain and improve the City of Atlanta’s infrastructure through strong community partnerships, transparent policies, and sustainable procedures utilizing a highly effective and dedicated workforce, leading to increased public safety, health, and wellness for the citizens of Atlanta. Employee recognition ceremonies will take place at Public Works Facilities throughout the week. These events are for City of Atlanta Public Works employees only. Solid Waste Maddox Park Employee Recognition Breakfast Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 7:00 am Solid Waste Chester Avenue Employee Recognition Luncheon Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 2:00 pm Solid Waste Lakewood Employee Recognition Luncheon Thursday, May 22, 2014, 2:00 pm Transportation, North Avenue & Claire Drive Combined Employee Recognition Breakfast Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 7:00 am Fleet Services Claire Drive, Hill Street, & Airport Combined Employee Recognition Luncheon Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 2:00 pm Fleet Services Howell Mill & Northside Drive Combined Employee Recognition Luncheon Thursday, May 22, 2014, 2:00 pm The public is encouraged to give comments, words of encouragement & appreciation too! Email us at [email protected] or post comments on our FaceBook page @AtlantaPublicWorks!