We invite you to our next Section Meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 8th at noon. The meeting will be hybrid on Microsoft Teams and at the *new* Lehigh Valley Planning Commission office. We hope you can join us and experience their wonderful new facility, located at the new Waterfront redevelopment, located at 615 Waterfront Dr, Suite 201, Allentown.
News Items
Vacancies on Section Council Committees
- We are looking for volunteers to help serve our section! We have several vacancies on both Section Council and in our Section Committees, and we invite anyone and everyone to consider applying for these positions. More information is below. If you think you might be interested, send me an email at [email protected].
- Any AICP member who volunteers their time in any official capacity for the Section, as an officer or as a committee member, may be eligible for up to 8 CM credits. It’s a great bonus for helping to advance our field, and it also promotes Principles to Which We Aspire No. 5.
- Section Secretary – An officer role in the Section, focused on assisting with keeping a written record of the Section’s activities. This role helps to maintain an accurate list of the members of the Section; notify members and Section Council members of meetings; prepare and report minutes of Section Annual meetings, Section Council meetings, and of any and all special Section meetings; notify the Chapter President of the results of all Section voting, specifying the percentage of the membership who cast ballots, the number voting for each candidate or “aye” and “nay” votes on each issue; submit to the Chapter President a copy of any amendment proposed to these bylaws; and perform such other duties as required by these bylaws, as assigned by the Section Council, or as are customary to the office.
- Section Council Member, Citizen Planner (2) – A leadership role in the Section, serving as a voting member for all official business for the Section. This role is specifically for planners who serve as a volunteer, either on a local planning commission or as a citizen advocate, who do not earn the majority of their income through planning. Additionally, this role helps to manage the affairs of the Section; put into effect actions voted on by the membership; consider, approve, and adopt an annual Section budget; and perform such other functions as are delegated herein or by the members of the Section, or by the Chapter Board of Directors.
- Section Council Member, Citizen or Professional Planner (1) – A leadership role in the Section, serving as a voting member for all official business for the Section. This role helps to manage the affairs of the Section; put into effect actions voted on by the membership; consider, approve, and adopt an annual Section budget; and perform such other functions as are delegated herein or by the members of the Section, or by the Chapter Board of Directors.
- Education Committee Member – Focused on providing outreach about planning to educational institutions at various levels. This role helps coordinate potential activities, such as: promoting planning as a career to local university students in related fields; promoting the Chapter scholarship program for students interested in planning; promoting mentorship programs to help students learn about the variety and day to day responsibilities in planning jobs; providing information to high school students or attending career fairs to advocate for planning; promoting internships and entry level positions to college students and recent graduates; coordinating with the Chapter Student Engagement Committee on events and initiatives.
- Events and Outreach Committee Member – Focused on developing and recommending educational and social events for planners. This role helps coordinate potential activities, such as: recommending CM events for the Section Council; working out details for events, such as speakers, venues, hospitality, etc.; planning for the annual event/Christmas party; assisting the Conference Planning Committee when hosting the state conference; planning for outreach events to promote planning to the public, such as booths, tables, etc.; providing content for Section social media, website, and newsletters.
- Nominating Committee Member – Focused on promoting and managing the election process of officers for the Section.
Upcoming Events
- Webinar: Innovative Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience – August 2nd at 1pm (1.5 CM credit, 1 SR)
- LTAP: Geographic Information System (GIS) Basics – August 6th at 8am at LVPC Conference Center
- Webinar Wednesday: Ways Municipalities Can Expand the Supply and Affordability of Housing – August 7th at noon (1 CM credit)
- Webinar: Preserving East Palatka, Florida: Lessons on Listening and How Planning Can Help Spark Rural Communities – August 8th at 1pm (1.5 CM credit)
- LTAP: Traffic Signals Basics – August 13th at 8am at LVPC Conference Center
- LTAP: Trucks on Local Roads – August 15th at 8am at LVPC Conference Center
- LTAP: School Transportation Management – August 21st at 8am at LVPC Conference Center
Employment Opportunities
- Lehigh Valley Planning Commission – Chief Transportation Planner
- Lehigh Valley Planning Commission – Project Manager for Major Transportation Initiatives
- Lehigh Valley Planning Commission – Economist
- Lehigh Valley Planning Commission – GIS Planner
- Lehigh Valley Planning Commission – Civil/Environmental Engineer
- City of Bethlehem – Zoning Officer
- City of Reading – Zoning Administrator
- City of Reading – Planner I
- Lower Macungie Township – Township Planner
- Lower Macungie Township – Zoning Officer
- South Whitehall Township – Land Development Coordinator
- Michael Baker International – Planning Department Manager (Allentown)
- Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson – Senior Environmental Planner
- LTL Consultants – Zoning Officer
If you would like to include any events, employment opportunities, or any other updates, please reach out.