Welcome to the APA MS Chapter website.  Currently, the Executive Committee is developing the 2010 Chapter Work Plan and Budget.  Anticipated activities for this year will include a Professional Development Workshop, Regional Events and the Annual Conference.  Also, look for continuing education sessions during the year co-sponsored by the Chapter and the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Jackson State University.  Details about the aformentioned events wil lbe posted on the website in the month of February.

As always, thank you for your participation and support.  If you have not been actively involved in the Chapter, I challenge you to become involved, voice your opinion and help move planning forward in Mississippi.  It is our responsibility to promote the importance of planning with our elected officials, citizen planners and youth.  There are various opportunities for you to to be more involved with chapter activities.  Among the many activities include the following committees: legislative, conference/workshops, newsletter and the APA MS website.  If any of those interest you, contact any member of the executive committee.  The contact information for each committee member can be found under the "About APA MS" portion of the website.

Lastly, I would like to thank our sponsors of the Annual Conference in Hernando. With the support of the City of Hernando and the sponsoring companies/organizations, the APA MS Annual Conference was a success.  As you see representatives of these groups throughout 2010, let them know that APA MS is grateful for their continued support. 

I appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve as your Chapter President.  Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Kara W. Drane, AICP