June / July 2026 Newsletter

. . . On The Move!

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Outgoing President's Message
By Ramie Dawit, SR/WA

Hello Chapter 57 Members and Friends. It’s hard to believe my term as Chapter 57 President is already coming to an end. I want to take a moment to thank everyone for their support and encouragement 
throughout the year. It has truly been an honor to serve as your president and represent such an amazing Chapter!

Over the past year, we’ve had some great luncheons and educational opportunities that brought our members  together. I’ve enjoyed seeing familiar faces at our events 
and watching our chapter continue to grow and stay engaged. I would especially like to thank our Board members and committee chairs who dedicate so much  of their time behind the scenes. Their commitment and hard work are what keep Chapter 57 moving forward and successful year after year.

As we look ahead, I am excited to welcome
our incoming officers:
• Tim Green – President
• Paul Mim Mack – President Elect
• Jessica Andresen – Treasurer
• Gregory Snarr - Secretary
I know the chapter will be in excellent hands under their leadership, and I look forward to continuing to support them as an active Board member.

I also encourage everyone to continue attending our luncheons, courses, and chapter events. One of the best parts of IRWA is the opportunity to learn from one 
another and build lasting professional relationships.

Thank you again for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your President. I truly appreciate the experience, and I look forward to seeing all of you at future Chapter 57 events.

All the best,
Ramie Dawit, SR/WA
​Chapter 57 President 25/26

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Incoming President's Message
By Timothy Green

Hello Chapter 57, I hope you are all ready for a new year  of luncheons, IRWA classes and networking opportunities. We have a great year planned with four 
luncheons in November, February, April and June and an  engineering seminar planned for September with a  casino night. We will be having our luncheons on the  second Tuesday of the month’s mentioned above with our venue being the Victoria Club. Please mark the dates on your calendar and make a point to come out and  enjoy the many topics we will be discussing as well as  taking advantage of the networking opportunity.

The IRWA International Conference will be held in  Omaha, Nebraska this year with a number of educational sessions lined up as well as some fun events for all to  participate in. Check the IRWA website for more information.

The Chapter will be working on offering classes this year  for those of you looking to get your designations or just  looking to get more educated for your right of way  career.

I look forward to serving you and the chapter this  next year as we look ahead to supporting each other in  one of the most unique, challenging and rewarding 
careers in life.

I would like to make a plea for sponsors as we start this new year. This is how the chapter survives, companies  and firms supporting the local chapters and people 
volunteering their time to serve on board positions 
giving input and helping out with events and classes.
Please reach to me or Paul Mim Mack our Vice
President if you would like to sponsor the chapter or a
luncheon or volunteer in any capacity. Thank you.

Finally, let me conclude by saying that I am excited for
this year, and I hope to see you all many times as we
continue to build chapter 57 and give right of way folks a place to collaborate and celebrate our industry.

Thank you,
Tim Green
Chapter 57 President 2026/2027