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Works employees the opportunity to show an anniversary, or a celebration of a com- Thought starters: Plan the route of
the skill required to operate Public Works pleted project. a race to end at a facility or project you
equipment. believe deserves attention.
Select employees to serve as ambassadors
Thought starters: Select a location with or tour guides. Sponsor a golf tournament and
high visibility such as a parking lot, city arrange for the proceeds to be dedicated
park, or public gathering place. Allow Provide a forum for citizens to learn to a Public Works project, such as the
adequate time to research and reserve a about various departments and their func- purchase of playground equipment in a
location. tions. community park.
Invite elected officials to participate in Develop a survey to gather attendees’ Sponsor a Public Works night at an
an activity during the event. opinions about a Public Works project or organized or professional sporting event.
service of importance to your organization.
Sponsor a regional contest and chal- EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY Arrange for a message about Public
lenge other municipalities to a test of skills Works to be announced during the game.
necessary to operate a backhoe, garbage Acknowledge the many EVENT ENHANCERS
pickup, forklift and lawn tractor. accomplishments Public Works employees
contribute throughout the year with a The following ideas can enhance any
Emphasize safety; highlight the cost- special recognition event. event, used alone or in combination.
effective measures and unique features of
your equipment and vehicles. Thought starters: Sponsor a banquet to Slide or Video Presentation – Develop
recognize outstanding performance, special a presentation that visually defines how
Have representatives from various achievements, safety records and atten- Public Works projects maintain, protect
departments show equipment and answer dance. Award honorees with a gift registra- and enhance our quality of life.
questions. tion to a seminar, an engraved plaque, a
OPEN HOUSE OR TOUR special proclamation or a cash award. Thought starters: Show before and after
photos of projects and facilities.
An open house or tour offers partici- Include family members of honorees. Show the presentation in conjunction
pants a new perspective on Public Works Invite elected officials. with a tour, exhibit or event.
and gives professionals an opportunity to Hold your event in a Public Works facility.
discuss the daily operation at their facility. For example, host a barbecue in an Offer to present the program to com-
It is also a good time to gather community equipment garage. munity and civic organizations.
members’ opinions of Public Works proj- SPORTING EVENT
ects and services. This information and more can be found
Healthy people are happy people. on the American Public Works Association
Thought starters: Plan the open house Promote healthful living by sponsoring a website at www.apwa.net/discover/
in conjunction with a dedication ceremony, sporting event. National-Public-Works-Week.
View online at tnpublicworks.com 21
the skill required to operate Public Works pleted project. a race to end at a facility or project you
equipment. believe deserves attention.
Select employees to serve as ambassadors
Thought starters: Select a location with or tour guides. Sponsor a golf tournament and
high visibility such as a parking lot, city arrange for the proceeds to be dedicated
park, or public gathering place. Allow Provide a forum for citizens to learn to a Public Works project, such as the
adequate time to research and reserve a about various departments and their func- purchase of playground equipment in a
location. tions. community park.
Invite elected officials to participate in Develop a survey to gather attendees’ Sponsor a Public Works night at an
an activity during the event. opinions about a Public Works project or organized or professional sporting event.
service of importance to your organization.
Sponsor a regional contest and chal- EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY Arrange for a message about Public
lenge other municipalities to a test of skills Works to be announced during the game.
necessary to operate a backhoe, garbage Acknowledge the many EVENT ENHANCERS
pickup, forklift and lawn tractor. accomplishments Public Works employees
contribute throughout the year with a The following ideas can enhance any
Emphasize safety; highlight the cost- special recognition event. event, used alone or in combination.
effective measures and unique features of
your equipment and vehicles. Thought starters: Sponsor a banquet to Slide or Video Presentation – Develop
recognize outstanding performance, special a presentation that visually defines how
Have representatives from various achievements, safety records and atten- Public Works projects maintain, protect
departments show equipment and answer dance. Award honorees with a gift registra- and enhance our quality of life.
questions. tion to a seminar, an engraved plaque, a
OPEN HOUSE OR TOUR special proclamation or a cash award. Thought starters: Show before and after
photos of projects and facilities.
An open house or tour offers partici- Include family members of honorees. Show the presentation in conjunction
pants a new perspective on Public Works Invite elected officials. with a tour, exhibit or event.
and gives professionals an opportunity to Hold your event in a Public Works facility.
discuss the daily operation at their facility. For example, host a barbecue in an Offer to present the program to com-
It is also a good time to gather community equipment garage. munity and civic organizations.
members’ opinions of Public Works proj- SPORTING EVENT
ects and services. This information and more can be found
Healthy people are happy people. on the American Public Works Association
Thought starters: Plan the open house Promote healthful living by sponsoring a website at www.apwa.net/discover/
in conjunction with a dedication ceremony, sporting event. National-Public-Works-Week.
View online at tnpublicworks.com 21
