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2012 Annual Conference
Call for Presentations Announced
Deadline to submit March 23, 2012. Visit 2012 Annual Conference for details>>

AICP Prep Session
Our annual spring prep session will be held on February 25, 2012.  The Prep session is free to members, and is $15 for non-members.  Details on the spring prep session scheduled for February 25, 20112 can be found by clicking here.

2012 AICP Exam Review Webinar Series
Begins February 10. Includes 8 webcasts. No cost. Registration required. Attendees do not need to attend all sessions. Click here for details >>

December Issue of The Vantage Point Now Available
Read the December Issue >>

Design on the Delaware 2012 - Call for Presentations Available
Share your expertise with industry colleagues by presenting a program at the 10th Annual Design on the Delaware November 14-16, 2012 in Philadelphia.
Design on the Delaware provides an opportunity to contribute your expertise to the design, construction, and planning professions. The 2012 Conference Committee invites you to submit program and tour proposals of interest to architects, landscape architects, planners, engineers, contractors, developers and others in the building design and construction industry. For details and to submit visit http://proposals.designonthedelaware.com. Proposals due April 16, 2012.

2011 Annual Awards Announced
The PA Chapter of APA is pleased to announce the 2011 Annual Awards Recipients. Congratulations to all! View the full list and press release >>

2011 Elections
The PA Chapter of APA is pleased to announce the 2011 election results. The new officers will begin their 2-year terms on January 1, 2012. Congratulations to:
- President - Brian O'Leary, AICP
- Vice President - John Pickett, PE, AICP
- Secretary - James Cowhey, AICP
- Treasurer - Pamela Shellenberger, AICP

2011 Annual Conference:
- Thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers! Their support makes the conference happen.
- CM credits now available to log. Log into your APA account at www.planning.org to register your credits. CM Updates from Final Program: Workshop #44 qualifies for Law Credits, Opening Keynote Session is 0.5 Credits.
- Session PowerPoints will be posted as they become available.

Don't wait to apply for CM exemption
Members may request exemptions from the 2010–11 CM requirements for a variety of circumstances including unemployment, ill health, and parental leave. Depending on the circumstances, some exemptions allow active AICP membership while others require inactive status. Submit a request by December 31, 2011; APA will not accept applications for exemption during the January 1–April 30, 2012 grace period. Contact AICPCM@planning.org with questions.

October/November 2011 Vantage Point Now Online
Read the Newsletter Here >>

DCED Releases Land Use and Growth Report to Aid State, Local Planning
(Press release 1-14-2011)
Click here to view the release.

APA Requests Your Input - National Planners Climate Change Mitigation Survey
We encourage you to take a few minutes to complete this survey and assist APA with the project. A broad geographical response will significantly strengthen the ultimate results of this survey. Participation is sought from both practicing planners and planning academics. Respondents can opt to remain anonymous.
The survey can be found by clicking here.

Planners Unite
Planners Unite initiative works to restore land use planning and technical assistance support from the Commonwealth. Find out what you can do to help!
Click here for more information.

Planning Officials – Video Training Now Available
"Tools for an Effective Planning Commissioner" available for free viewing. Click here.

CM Credits – Tips for Earning and Logging

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