December 2007

CAPA/APWA announce scholarship awards

CAPA and the APWA Colorado chapter have announced the 2008 Technology scholarship award recipients. The awards provide the tuition and assistance for persons to attend the NCAT HMA technology course at Auburn University in Alabama. The scholarships for 2008 have been awarded to:

Mr. Mike Skinner, P.E. CTL/Thompson, Inc. Mr Ethan Wiechert, Earth Engineering Consultants, Mr. Dan Bennett, Kiewit Western Co., Mr. Peter Rosato, Engineering Inspector, City of Boulder, Mr. Rob Leverington, Leverington and Associates, Mr. Lew Fox, City of Pueblo, Mr. Paul Wiggs, El Paso County DOT.

They will be attending the week long training in either late January or late February 2008.

CAPA uses the proceeds for the annual golf tournament along with money from the APWA to cover many of the expenses for this program.

Congratulations to those selected for 2008.

October 2007

Golf tournament a big success, Scholarship announcement information is being distributed

The 2007 Golf tournament was a great success in raising funds to provide the opportunity to send people to NCAT to attend the Short Course in Asphalt Technology. This course has been widely attended in past years. The scholarship money raised from the Golfers and sponsors will provide the opportunity for many to attend the Short course at the NCAT Facilities in Auburn, Alabama.

If you or someone you know would like to apply for one of the available scholarships, download the information here and have it returned to CAPA by December 14, 2007.

July 2007

CAPA Golf Tournament scheduled

Mark you calendar for the 16th annual CAPA/APWA scholarship golf tournament. This year the tournament will be held on Friday, September 28, 2007. As in the past couple of years, the event will take place at the picturesque Fox Hollow Golf Course in Lakewood, CO. The registration process will begin on or near July 1, 2007. To register yourself, a team of 2 or more or several teams of 4 for this years event, use the attached registration flier or on-line by clicking here. The proceeds will be used to send persons to NCAT to attend the "Short Course in Asphalt Technology course in Auburn Alabama.

With Amendment 41 put on hold due to court challenges and clarification, agency employees will be seen on the golf course! If you want to bring your favorite agency representative feel free to invite them, it will not effect there government standing based on amendment 41.

On line Registration form

Print and Mail or Fax form

CAPA/APWA Scholarship attendees to the NCAT Asphalt technology course in the winter of 2007.

Through the Joint effort of CAPA and the APWA 10 more persons were sent to Auburn Alabama in late February or Late March to attend the NCAT Asphalt Technology course. This year the attendees included public works employees, contractors and consultants employees.

If you are interested in attending the 2008 short course look for information in the fall of 2007. This is made available through funding by the annual CAPA golf tournament and the APWA.

October 2007

2007 ASPHALT TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM applications are available. If you or someone you know is interested in applying for the 2007 APWA/CAPA Asphalt Technology scholarship, get the application information you will need, be sure to have the information submitted prior to the closing date for acceptance of November 17, 2006. (see the reverse side of the information form for comments from the 2006 recipients). The 2007 course will be 2 one week sessions. The first will be held January 29, 2007 to February 2, 2007 and the second session February 26, 2007 to March 2, 2007. Each recipient will be able to choose the week they wish to attend. For more information contact the National Center for Asphalt Technologies (NCAT), Click on “Education” at the top of the page, then click on “Upcoming Training Courses” for brochure or information.

Background:
The Colorado Chapter of the American Public Works Association and the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (CAPA) have established a scholarship program to expand on the asphalt education opportunities for APWA members who are involved in the management, supervision, or direction of capital and maintenance projects involving the use of hot mix asphalt (HMA) in Colorado. To this end, funding has been obtained through both organizations to support asphalt pavement related training and educational opportunities for personnel employed by public work agencies in Colorado. Last year six recipients attended the course and found it very informative and well worth the time spent.

Program:
The primary training opportunity that is being presented is the “Short Course in Asphalt Technology” taught at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama. The purpose of this one week intensive course is to provide a general understanding of all phases of HMA technology. Upon completion, the participant will be able to make knowledgeable decisions related to HMA pavements and communicate effectively with asphalt specialists and contractors when the need arises.