Member Benefits
Association Management: APW maintains a full time office in
Madison, Wisconsin to service the needs of its members. Association
management services are provided by Public Affairs Strategies, Inc (PASI).
Core administrative services include: data base maintenance,
communications and publishing, bookkeeping and accounting, record
keeping and meeting planning. Member inquiries and issues can be
directed to Mike Prentiss or Barbara Schwarz by contacting the Madison
office at (608) 283-2595, or by e-mail: .
Legislative Lobbying: APW employs The Hamilton Consulting Group to
represent its interests in state legislative and regulatory issues. The firm has
five registered lobbyists on staff, with Pat Osborne and Amy Boyer serving as
our lead lobbyists. Legislative Bills and Administrative Rules are routinely
monitored to identify issues of potential impact on our industry. Policy
positions and direction are established by the Board of Directors and reviewed
monthly at regularly scheduled meetings of the Board. Questions pertaining to
legislative or regulatory issues should be directed to Pat Osborne in the
Madison office at (608) 283-2595, or by e-mail: .
Policy Development/Committee Representation: APW provides an industry
voice on a number of agency committees engaged in various levels of policy
development and implementation. Participation on such committees enables us to
have input early on in the policy making process. Producer members volunteer
their time and talents to serve on these various bodies and volunteers are
always welcome.
Annual Convention: APW organizes an annual convention featuring
presentations on contemporary issues, associate member exhibits and a general
business meeting of the membership. The annual convention provides an invaluable
opportunity for information exchange and interaction among producer and
associate members.
Issue Seminars & Events: In addition to the annual convention, APW
organizes membership events centered around a specific contemporary issue or
activity. For example, APW has sponsored seminars on reclamation rules (NR 135)
and MSHA Part 46 regulations. APW also organizes a Legislative Day at the
Capitol at the start of each new legislative session.
Conduit Fund Administration: APW administers a political conduit fund
on behalf of its participating members. Through the operation of our conduit,
known as the “Aggregate Fund,” we strengthen our ability to work with
elected state officials on issues of concern to the association. Contact Andrea
Bennett at the APW office in Madison for more information on how the conduit
works and how you can participate.
Insurance Program: APW has endorsed a Statewide Business Insurance
Program to assist our members in obtaining more competitive insurance premiums
and coverage for worker’s compensation, automobile liability, property,
general liability, and contractor equipment. R&R Insurance was selected by
the APW Board of Directors to manage the program based on the resources and
capabilities they have to offer. The program is available statewide through
selected Independent Insurance Agencies. For more information about the
insurance program, contact Brad Stehno, R&R Insurance, 800-566-7007 or by
e-mail: .
Quarterly Newsletter & News in Brief: APW publishes a quarterly
newsletter featuring commentary from the President, current events, legislative
and regulatory updates and association news. Associate members provide
significant support in offsetting newsletter costs by purchasing advertising
space. Advertising space is sold by the ¼ page and ads run for a minimum of
four issues. Contact the APW office in Madison with questions regarding the
newsletter, or for more information on reserving advertising space in future
issues. APW also publishes a News in Brief, which runs 4 times per year.
Public Relations Outreach: APW seeks to improve public awareness and
appreciation of the aggregate industry through various means. The Board of
Directors has established a public relations subcommittee to assist in the
development of more effective materials and strategies for use by the
association and individual member companies. Videos and other promotional
materials have been produced or obtained by APW and are available by contacting
the Madison office.
Membership Directory: APW annually publishes a membership directory.
The directory features a complete listing of the Board of Directors and
Officers, current producer and associate members, the Wisconsin State
Legislature and selected legislative and agency contacts.
Reclamation Awards: APW has instituted a reclamation award program to
recognize member companies for commitment, effort and achievement in reclaiming
excavated properties. All APW producer members are eligible to receive the
award, which is presented at the annual convention in December. To apply for the
award, or for more information on the program, contact the APW office in
Madison.
Website Development & Maintenance: APW has developed
this website to enhance our capacity to communicate association
information to our members and the general public.
Associate and Producer members can post a hot link to their
company site free of charge.
Legal Defense Fund: APW established a legal defense fund to participate
in legal action when necessary to promote and protect the interest of its
members. The fund is designed for participation in legal actions in which the
outcome would have broad and significant impact on the interests of the
Association as a whole. Application for legal assistance is made in writing to
the Board of Directors and no awards can be granted unless approved by a
two-thirds majority of the full Board.
Scholarship Award: APW established a scholarship award in
2002. Scholarships are open to APW members and their immediate family. Click
here for more information.
(updated November 2004)
