Jennifer Vigil, Chairperson David Tharp, Vice Chairperson

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Walton County Tourist Development Council Bay County Board of County Commissioners

Director of Administration Roads and Bridges Manager

25777 US 331 South 840 West 11th Street

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Panama City, FL 32401

Phone: 850.267.1216 Phone: 850.248.8812

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Vonda Hester, Secretary Norlita Quebedeaux, Treasurer

Bay County Board of County Commissioners Escambia County Road Department

Senior Staff Assistant, Public Works Division 601 Highway 297-A

840 West 11th Street Cantonment, FL 32533

Panama City, FL 32401 Phone: 850.937.2122

Phone: 850.248.8302 Email:

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Kim Kirby, District Representative

Walton County School District

School Board Member, District 2

2331 County Highway 280E

DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

Phone: 850-764-2262

Email:

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The Emerald Coast Branch continues to actively pursue growth within our branch and share the benefits of APWA membership throughout the Panhandle. We are working to re-establish branch events and fundraising opportunities that provide us with the ability to promote APWA and the people of public works; as well as support our communities, our profession, our branch, and our Florida Chapter.

We recently unveiled our Emerald Coast Branch Awards program to bring recognition to the many local pubic works projects and public works employees who enhance our everyday quality of life. The first of these will be awarded later this year. Entrees will also be forwarded to the Florida Chapter Awards program and to the national awards program.

Our most recent quarterly luncheon meeting was held jointly with ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers) on Thursday, January 14th at McGuire’s Irish Pub in Destin, Florida. The guest speaker was Mr. Bob Larkin who gave a presentation on “Leadership Philosophy”. This philosophy of leadership, coupled with our dedication to public service and pride in our profession, lends to the great ambition and excitement within our branch. We look forward to what the future holds for the Emerald Coast Branch and those we serve – proudly!

Respectfully Submitted,

Kim Kirby, District I Representative

Emerald Coast Branch