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April 19-22, 2015:
SDITE Annual Meeting in Biloxi, MS
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Bill Seymour
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Hollis Loveday
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Rick Day  Past-President
Martin Bretherton
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Greetings!
We hope you didn't mind that we were one week longer in publication this month. If you were looking for us, we're sorry! But hopefully better late than never.
This is late September, which means that October is just around the corner. And if you read last month's edition, you will know that October is Outreach Month. How about a few FAQs?:
Q: What is Outreach Month?
A: October has been deemed Outreach Month by the SDITE Information, Communication & Outreach (IC&O) Committee in which we are challenging the SDITE Membership to do one presentation to whatever age group they see fit (elementary, middle, high, or college).
Q: Am I Required To Do This?
A: Of course not. However, we strongly encourage it!
Q: Do I Need to Start From Scratch?
A: No! Presentations are on the website that can be used and modified.
Q: Who Should I Contact With Questions?
And if you do decide to do a presentation, drop us a note and let us know how it went!
Take care!
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Leadership Update
Last week, the Kentucky Section held the first of its two sessions of the SDITE Leadership Course. Consisting of 15 attendees, the workshop began on Monday afternoon and wrapped up around noon the next day.
Special thanks to Dan Turner, Bill Seymour, and Ron Herrington for being the initial presenters. And we look forward to the second session in mid-October.
If you haven't been through the class in your own Section, keep your eyes and ears open. It is a great course with plenty of good reading material and interactive discussion. |
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ITE Updates
ITE is pleased to be working with the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) and the Federal Highway Administration to offer an Urban Street Design Guide Application Workshop in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2014 at ITE Headquarters. The workshop is designed for transportation professionals and stakeholders seeking practical experience in implementing some of the Guide's design solutions.
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m.
Location: ITE Headquarters, 1627 Eye St., NW, 6th Flr. Washington, DC
After registering you will receive a confirmation email. A reminder email containing information about the seminar will be sent.
Earning Course Credit: Attendance must be verified and course feedback provided. Additional instructions will be provided onsite.
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From the Sections...
Some quick notes about activities within some SDITE Sections:
Tennessee Section:
Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend the upcoming joint TSITE/ITS-TN Fall Meeting to be held on October 7, 2014 in Clarksville.
Click here to view or download the draft meeting agenda.
The meeting will be held at:
Wilma Rudolph Event Center
1188 Cumberland Drive
Clarksville, TN 37040
Please contact an officer of TSITE for more information.
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If you have anything you would like to add to this in the future, please feel free to send it along!!
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Silly Signs
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Member Profile
1. Name: Becky White 
2. City/State: Birmingham, AL
3. Place of Work:
Sain Associates, Inc.
4. Title: Vice President / Organization Development
5. Degree:
BA in Art from Furman University
6. Certifications: Professional Transportation Planner
7. Place of Birth /Family:
I was born in Atlanta, GA while my missionary parents were on furlough from Nigeria. I spent my early childhood (through age 7) in Nigeria, then returned to Decatur, GA, where I lived until I married and moved to Alabama. I am married to Steve White and have two college-age children, Alex and Emily.
8. What do you do day-today?
I'm the office mom, so I do whatever needs to be done.
9. What are your hobbies?
Art, reading, spending time outdoors, travel
10. Favorite color?
Fuchsia
11. Favorite Music?
I've always loved Dire Straits and Tom Petty. My son is a jazz musician and has taught me to appreciate jazz. In that genre my favorites are Art Blakey and Chet Baker.
12. In what capacity have you served SDITE in the past?
Served on several committees, SDITE Board 2010-2013, SDITE President in 2012, Co-Chair of 2009 Annual Meeting. Current Chair of Budgetary Practices Committee and Leadership Development Team.
13. Five Quick Questions:
- Coke or Pepsi? Coke
- Dogs or Cats? I guess dogs since I have one, but pet hair makes me want to say neither.
- Telephone or Email? Email
- Pen or Pencil? Pen
- Apple or Android? Android
14. Three Interesting Facts About You:
1. I have a Nigerian/Yoruba name (Folashade) and a Kenyan/Kikuyu name (Wambui).
2. In college I was a stage manager for the Greenville Savoyards, a Gilbert & Sullivan opera troupe.
3. I love my church and spend most of my volunteer hours supporting its mission.
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Transportation + Art
Recognizing that infrastructure can affect our local communities by creating a sense of place, the next several issues of The Connector will feature transportation projects with an artistic side.
North Carolina artist David Wilson designed collage art for six bus shelters along Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte, NC. The glass windscreens reflect the heritage and character of the local Historic West End community. Photo: JoAnn Sieburg-Baker, 2013.
Have a great project to share? Email Meredith Van Duyn with a photo and project description.
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Have You Seen This?
We all love mascots, right? Wildcats, or Tigers, or Bulldogs -- they are staples at sporting events at any level. However, unless you've seen this video before, I'm doubting you've see anything like it. Enjoy!
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We hope you enjoyed this edition. Stay tuned for another edition in mid-October.
Sincerely,
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Scott Walker, Editor
Southern District ITE |
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