ATTENDEE FAQS

Dates and Location
Congress Highlights
Registration, Fees and Deadlines
Group Discounts
Hotel Reservations
Transportation
Education Sessions, CEUs and CD-ROMs
Special Events
Chapter Dinner
Exhibits
APWA Blood Drive

Dates and Location

When and where will Congress be held?

Congress will be held August 15–18 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

Congress Highlights

Opening General Session
Awards Program
Closing General Session
Public Works Stormwater Summit
Workshop Wednesday

Registration, Fees and Deadlines

What does full registration now include?

NEW FOR 2010, we have simplified the registration options and added value to what you get as a fully-registered delegate. Not only will you continue to have access to all education sessions, the exhibit floor, all special events, and lunch on the exhibit floor Sunday and Monday, but—for the first time ever—your full registration will also include:
   • A downloadable version of the recorded education sessions following the event—full registrants no longer have to pay up to an additional $229, and you get the value of all recorded sessions all year long
   • Free CEUs from Congress—your registration now covers the $20 processing fee
   • Access to Workshop Wednesday or the Public Works Stormwater Summit—including your choice of tours and demonstrations
   • The closing banquet and entertainment—there is no longer an additional $70 fee to attend the banquet; it's included for all full registrants
   • Access to WASTECON Exhibits—a unique opportunity for you to explore the WASTECON exhibit hall
   • Access to selected WASTECON education sessions—WASTECON is opening the doors of select concurrent sessions to APWA full registrants—giving you even more education options throughout the week

Are there any group discounts?

Yes! New for 2010! APWA recognizes that times are tough everywhere and travel and training options are limited. That's why we are offering groups of three or more the best public works education available at the APWA Congress & Exposition. Register three or more people as full congress registrants at the same time and save money. Save $100 on the third full registrant, and $200 for each additional full registrant when you register four or more together from the same organization.

   1st Full Registrant — Full price
   2nd Full Registrant — Full price
   3rd Full Registrant — Save $100
   4th Full Registrant — Save $200

Each additional full registrant registered in your group at the same time will receive a $200 discount.

You can either register your group online or download the group registration form to mail or fax in as stated on the form. Make sure to also include a registration form for each group member. It's that easy!

Group registrations must be postmarked by August 6 to receive a group discount. Group discounts will not be available onsite.

Can I register for Congress online?

Yes. Click here to register online.

Are there other ways to register for Congress?

Yes. You can mail your Pre-Registration Forms to:
   American Public Works Association
   PO Box 843742
   Kansas City, MO 64184-3742

You can also fax your Pre-Registration Forms to:
   817-277-7616.

You can also register onsite, during Congress.

What are the hours for onsite registration*?

   Saturday, August 14, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
   Sunday, August 15, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
   Monday, August 16, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
   Tuesday, August 17, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
   Wednesday, August 18, 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
*Times are subject to change. Registration is located in the East Registration Lobby on the Zero Level (one level below street level) in the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

Can I register to visit the exhibitor floor only?

Yes. The cost is $35 per day.

Who do I talk to if I have questions about registration or payment?

All questions regarding registration or payment should be directed to APWA Registration at 508-743-8540, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EDT.

I have registered for Congress but am unable to attend. Can another member from my agency go in my place?

Yes. You may have a colleague substitute for you. Send a fax to: 508-743-9613. Or e-mail your substitute to apwa@xpressreg.net.

How much does it cost to attend Congress?

Click here to see registration fees.

Is there a special APWA membership offer to nonmembers, and how do I take advantage of this offer? Where do I send my registration and application forms?

Nonmembers can take advantage of this opportunity to register for the 2010 International Public Works Congress & Exposition and also join APWA for one full year. This offer will provide you with a one-year individual membership in the American Public Works Association (a $141 value!) when you register for Congress at the nonmember price. Simply register at the nonmember price and also mark the box indicated on the registration form to receive your one-year membership. This offer is valid only for new APWA members. Click here to register online. For more information, contact APWA Member Services at 800-848-2792.

If I fax in my membership application am I still able to take advantage of the member rates for Congress?

APWA must receive payment for membership dues before you can take advantage of the member registration rates for Congress. Membership payment should be sent to APWA, P.O. Box 802296, Kansas City, MO 64180-2296, or you can pay by American Express, MasterCard or VISA. Call 800-848-2792 or click here to join online today.

Is there an Early Bird Discount?

Yes. The Early Bird Discount is June 28, 2010. If you register before then, you can save $50 on full Congress rates. Click here to see registration fees. Click here to register online today.

What is the deadline for pre-registration?

The deadline for pre-registration is August 6, 2010. After that date, registration will be onsite only.

How do I register my family?

You can add a guest/spouse to your registration either online or on the downloadable registration form, which you would either mail or fax. Or, once you have completed your registration, you can visit the Attendee Resource Center onsite to register your guest/spouse. Children under the age of 18 must be registered onsite.

What is your cancellation policy?

All cancellations or requests for refunds must be made in writing. A full refund, less a $50 administrative fee, will be issued if written notice is postmarked by July 9, 2010. No refunds will be issued on requests made after July 9, 2010. All refunds will be issued no later than 30 days after Congress.

Group Registration Discounts

New for 2010! APWA recognizes that times are tough everywhere and travel and training options are limited. That's why we are offering groups of three or more the best public works education available at the APWA Congress & Exposition. Register three or more people as full congress registrants at the same time and save money. Save $100 on the third full registrant, and $200 for each additional full registrant when you register four or more together from the same organization.

   1st Full Registrant — Full price
   2nd Full Registrant — Full price
   3rd Full Registrant — Save $100
   4th Full Registrant — Save $200

Each additional full registrant registered in your group at the same time will receive a $200 discount.

You can either register your group online or download the group registration form to mail or fax in as stated on the form. Make sure to also include a registration form for each group member. It's that easy!

Group registrations must be postmarked by August 6 to receive a group discount. Group discounts will not be available onsite.

Hotel Reservations

For help making your hotel reservations, please contact the Travel Desk at 800-793-4753. Stay at one of the official Congress hotels and save on lodging and transportation to and from Congress activities. Complimentary shuttle service will operate from the official Congress hotels located in Boston's historic Back Bay.

Click here to download a PDF map (see page 2) of the downtown area for hotel locations.

Which hotel is Congress headquarters?

The Westin Boston Waterfront (located next to the BCEC) is the co-Headquarters with the Sheraton Boston (located in Boston’s historic Back Bay).

What are the Congress hotels and room rates?*

The Westin Boston Waterfront
Co-Headquarters
425 Summer Street

Seaport Hotel
One Seaport Lane

Sheraton Boston
Co-Headquarters
39 Dalton Street

The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers
50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street

The Colonnade Hotel
120 Huntington Avenue

*All rates are per room and are subject to 14.45% occupancy tax.

All hotel requests are processed on an availability basis.

Transportation

What kinds of ground transportation are available to and from the airport?

Logan Airport is about 3 miles from the Boston Convention and Exposition Center (BCEC) and downtown Boston. There are a few ways to get to and from the airport, the most popular being shared van services, taxi cab and public transportation. For detailed information, please visit the MASSPORT website. *Please note that all Boston taxi cabs now accept credit cards.

Will shuttle service be available from the hotels to the convention center?

Yes. Complimentary shuttle service will be available to registered attendees between the BCEC and the official APWA Congress Hotels located in the historic Back Bay area of Boston. Shuttle service will begin on Saturday, August 14 at 7 a.m., and operate during Congress hours until Wednesday, August 18. Use the map of the downtown area for hotel locations.

Will ADA transportation be available? How do I make arrangements for this?

If you require assistance with ADA transportation or further assistance with the shuttle service, please contact Dana Priddy at 816-595-5241 or by e-mail at dpriddy@apwa.net. Special transportation will be available during all peak shuttle times during Congress. Onsite requests during non-peak hours will be handled as expeditiously as possible.

Education Sessions, CEUs and CD-ROMs

New for 2010! One of the benefits of registering for the full APWA Congress (Sunday–Wednesday) is free access to the 2010 APWA Congress Online Library. You can download or stream the audio and view the PowerPoint slides of those Congress speakers who have given permission to have their presentations recorded. Within 4 weeks of your return home, all full registrants will receive an e-mail with notification of your download access code for the online library. This is a wonderful way to share the important information learned at Congress with your employees and co-workers. For daily registrants or those who cannot attend the 2010 Congress, you will have the option of purchasing either individual session recordings or the full Congress package by using the Online Order Form at www.ProLibraries.com.

Where can I find a listing of the education sessions?

You may also view all current sessions by date or sessions by subject. Or you can download the Congress Preview, which includes a listing as of February 24.

What is a CEU?

The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally accepted measure of participation in continuing education activities. It is a valuable tool for showing employers and professional licensing authorities that you are adding new skills and staying current with today’s ever-changing workplace. APWA is an International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET) Authorized Provider of CEUs. This designation demonstrates that APWA’s Continuing Education programs comply with recognized standards for program development and learning outcomes and are recognized by multiple state licensing boards and certifying bodies.

What is a PDH?

The Professional Development Hour (PDH) is a term established by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) “Continuing Professional Competency Guidelines” for Professional Engineers (PE). In these guidelines, NCEES defines the equivalency between CEUs and PDHs as: 0.1 CEU (1 hour of instruction) = 1 PDH. (Important note to Florida and New York Professional Engineers: APWA is an approved Florida Board of Professional Engineers provider of Continuing Education. The State of New York recognizes APWA as an approved training provider by virtue of APWA’s standing as an IACET Authorized Provider of CEUs.)

Can I earn CEUs for participating in the education sessions?

Yes. CEUs will be awarded for attending Congress education sessions, workshops, and workshop/tours.

What is the fee for obtaining a CEU Transcript indicating my attendance at APWA Congress Education Session?

Good news! The fee for obtaining a CEU Transcript is included in your Congress Full and Daily Registration fees! So no additional payment is necessary.

How do I obtain CEUs for attending Congress Education Sessions?

APWA uses an electronic system to track attendance at education sessions. The Congress name badge has a bar code on it that contains identifying information specific to each person. To obtain CEUs for the sessions you attend, you MUST have your badge electronically scanned by the room monitors at the end of each session. You must attend the entire session or workshop to be eligible to receive CEU credits.

Where do I turn in my CEU Request Form?

To comply with CEU recordkeeping standards, those wishing to have their scan data entered into the APWA CEU system must complete a CEU Request Form. A CEU Request Form will be distributed inside the onsite Congress Registration Bags or you may download a form at APWA’s CEU webpage. You may turn in your completed forms either at the onsite APWA Congress Bookstore prior to leaving Congress, or by mailing the form to:
   APWA CEU Program
   2345 Grand Boulevard, Ste 700
   Kansas City, MO 64108

After turning in my form, how do I obtain the CEU Transcript?

Within four weeks of receiving your CEU Request Form, APWA will enter all of your data into the system and then send you an e-mail notice with instructions for downloading your CEU Transcript from the APWA CEU web page.

What is APWA Central?

APWA Central—booth #930—is APWA's cyber-café booth on the exhibit floor. Attendees can check their e-mail or just sit and relax and visit with friends. People will also be able to visit APWA's web resource, www.apwa.net for more information about APWA.

Special Events

What are the special events this year?

Self Assessment Workshop: Self Assessment Using the Public Works Management Practices Manual—A Tool for Improving Operations and Management

Saturday, August 14, 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
(Additional fee applies: $250 members/$300 nonmembers)

PWHS Workshop: Circulation in the Living City

Saturday, August 14, 1:30–4:30 p.m.
(Additional fee applies: $55 members/$55 nonmembers)

First-Timers Meeting

Sunday, August 15, 7–8:30 a.m.
If you’ve never been to Congress, start here to get the most out of your dollar and time investment.

Get Acquainted Party

Sunday, August 15, 5–7 p.m.
APWA’s New England Chapter welcomes you to Boston!

Progressive Women in Public Works Networking Reception

Sunday, August 15, 7–8:30 p.m.
Stop in to visit with other women in the public works field at this free reception.

APWA Blood Drive

Monday and Tuesday, August 16 and 17, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
APWA is partnering with Children’s Hospital of Boston for this year’s blood drive. Make plans now to save a young life.

Progressive Women in Public Works Breakfast

Monday, August 16, 7–8:15 a.m.
(Ticketed event—additional fees apply.)

CPWA Luncheon

Monday, August 16, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
(Ticketed event—additional fees apply.)
Speaker: David H. Ruberg, Vancouver's General Manager of Olympic and Paralympic Operations (2004-2009)
Topic: "2010 Vancouver Olympics Public Works Successes and Challenges"

PWHS Luncheon

Monday, August 16, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
(Ticketed event—additional fees apply.)

Awards & Recognition Ceremony and Reception

Monday, August 16, 5–7 p.m.

Young Professionals Networking Reception

Monday, August 16, 8–9:30 p.m.
All members age 35 and younger are invited to attend! Meet other young professionals, enjoy great food and drinks, and have fun.

AAEE Breakfast

Tuesday, August 17, 7 – 8:15 a.m.
(Ticketed event—additional fees apply.)

Diversity Brunch

Tuesday, August 17, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
(Ticketed event—additional fees apply.)

Golf Tournament

Wednesday, August 18, 7:30 a.m.
Shotgun Start, four-person, 18-hole scramble. (Additional $125/player fee and preregistration required)

Enjoy beautiful views of Boston at the President’s Golf Course, 357 W. Squantum St., Quincy, Mass., an 18-hole championship course located 15 minutes south of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, off of I-93 (S.E. Expressway). Fee includes golf, cart, continental breakfast, buffet lunch, prizes and transportation. Download the golf registration form and sign up today.

Congress Reception and Banquet

Wednesday, August 18, 6 p.m.

When is the Banquet and what is the deadline for exchanging coupons for a ticket to the Banquet?

The Banquet will be Wednesday, August 18, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Full registration includes a coupon for the Banquet that must be exchanged onsite in the registration area for a ticket. The deadline for Banquet ticket exchange is Tuesday, August 17, at 2 p.m.

Chapter Dinners

When are the chapter dinners and where can I find out where they are held?

Most chapter dinners are Tuesday, August 17. For information on chapter dinners, contact Rhonda Wilhite at 816-595-5261 or e-mail rwilhite@apwa.net.

Current information on chapter dinners will be available in the APWA Congress registration area at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

Exhibits

When will the exhibits be open?

Sunday, August 15, Noon – 4 p.m.
Monday, August 16, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday, August 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

When is the non-compete time for exhibits?

Sunday, August 15, Noon – 3 p.m.
Monday, August 16, 11 – 2 p.m.
Tuesday, August 17, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Can I bring my child with me to visit the exhibits?

Yes. APWA allows children to visit the exhibit floor during regular exhibition hours. For safety, anybody under 18 must be registered onsite and be accompanied by an adult. The parent/guardian must assume all risk and is responsible for the safety of the child. Children can only be registered onsite beginning Saturday, August 14. No children will be allowed on the exhibit floor during installation and dismantling of the exhibits.

APWA Blood Drive - Proud to Care

Monday and Tuesday, August 16 and 17, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Do you have 45 minutes to spare to save the life of another person? Did you know that every three seconds someone needs blood? One single donation can save as many as three lives and there is NO substitute for human blood.

On Monday and Tuesday, August 16 and 17, Congress attendees will once again have the chance to "roll up their sleeves" and participate in the APWA blood drive to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Boston. Anyone can walk up and donate during the posted blood drive hours between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

It's quick and easy! Prospective donors must first complete a health history questionnaire and go through a screening process. During the screening process a technician will take important vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and an iron check. If all the requirements are met, a unit of blood is drawn from the donor. The actual blood collection takes approximately 15–20 minutes. The entire process from when you sign in to the time you leave takes about 45 minutes to one hour.

Anyone age 17 years or older, who weighs at least 110 pounds and is in good general health, may donate. Photo identification is required before beginning the donation process. (Some health conditions or medications may temporarily or permanently prevent persons from donating blood.)

Please join us in this vital effort and roll up your sleeve and save a young life! The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Please make time to give blood.