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Public Works Week How-To Guide
SAMPLE EVENTS & ACTIVITIES planting ceremony, recycling drive, public uses in day-to-day operations. Give Public
grounds clean-up or free, safe disposal of Works employees the opportunity to show
Proclamation oversized items and household hazardous the skill required to operate Public Works
wastes. Launch a campaign to solicit equipment. Select a location with high
Ask elected officials to make a organizations to adopt a highway or public visibility such as a parking lot, city park,
proclamation for National Public Works park. or public gathering place. Allow adequate
Week. Contact the official’s office at least time to research and reserve a location.
one month in advance. Write a brief Public Works Exhibit Invite elected officials to participate in an
cover letter and enclose a draft of the activity during the event. Sponsor a regional
proclamation. In the letter, request a time Create an exhibit to spotlight your contest and challenge other municipalities
to photograph the official presenting the organization’s recent successes and to a test of skills necessary to operate a
proclamation to the designated Public emphasize how they benefit all citizens. backhoe, garbage pickup, forklift and lawn
Works representative during a scheduled Arrange to display your exhibit at libraries, tractor. Emphasize safety; highlight the
Public Works event or a meeting. A sample community centers and shopping malls. cost-effective measures and unique features
proclamation is available through the You may be able to take advantage of of your equipment and vehicles. Have
Downloadables tab on the APWA website. a captive audience by exhibiting at a representatives from various departments
scheduled community event. Feature show equipment and answer questions.
Environmental Campaign Public Works equipment, display photos
of facilities and provide information on Open House or Tour
Develop a week of activities to improve upcoming Public Works projects. Show a
the community’s environment. Show the film or video of Public Works in action. An open house or tour offers participants
many ways Public Works departments When practical, have a department staff a new perspective on Public Works
contribute to your community’s member at the exhibit to answer questions and gives professionals an opportunity
environmental health. Invite garden clubs, and provide information. to discuss the daily operation at their
civic groups, historic preservation societies, facility. It also is a good time to gather
schools and scouting councils to join you Rodeo/Equipment Show community members’ opinions of Public
in an environmental project, or suggest Works projects and services. Plan the open
a project of their own. Organize a tree- Display equipment your department
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