WTS Greater New York Chapter

The WTS Greater New York Chapter Annual Gala is next week! We look forward to seeing you there! Please join us for the WTS Greater New York Chapter Annual Gala on Monday, October 21, 2024. The evening will feature #networking opportunities and the presentation of awards, including the Woman of the Year Award. This award recognizes a standout leader in transportation who has distinguished herself through her professional achievements and supported women in the industry. This year we congratulate: WOMAN OF THE YEAR: Veronica Vanterpool Deputy Administrator Federal Transit Administration INTRODUCED BY: Meera Joshi Deputy Mayor for Operations New York City In addition to honoring Ms. Vanterpool, WTS-GNY will present the #awards for the 2024 #Scholarships to a number of exceptional students demonstrating potential to excel in the transportation field. Doors open at 5:30 PM Location: View at Battery Park, 1 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004 Business Formal Attire Registration/Tickets: $350 per person (non-member) $250 per person (member) $140 public sector rate Scroll down to register or RSVP. The event will have both indoor and outdoor tented space available. #CorporatePartners, please enter discount code to use your package tickets or email WTS-GNY for assistance. Gala Scholarship Fundraiser We encourage participants and supporters to donate to the scholarship in two (2) ways which will allow the chapter to continue to provide student scholarships in 2024. 1.   Donate funds to be used to purchase raffle items or go directly to the Scholarship Fund. (Please contact Erin McAuliff at 718-288-0017) 2. Buy raffle tickets at the Gala! Register: https://lnkd.in/g4qYsyfP If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us using the info below: WTS-GNY Special Events Committee wtsgny@gmail.com

WTS-GNY 2024 Learn From a Leader Series WTS-GNY is excited to introduce our 11th Annual Learn from a Leader series. The program features leaders from both the public and private sectors sharing their experiences and insights in an informal small group setting. Each event will be held from 5:30-7:30pm at the event locations listed. This events are free for all members. Valid identification is required to enter the locations noted. Registration will close one day before the event. Location: See locations in graphic below. Date and time: Tue, Oct 29, 2024 5:30 PM - Wed, Nov 6, 2024 7:30 PM Register: https://lnkd.in/ghXgFbbc

WTS-GNY: Selling to the Global Market—Resources and Assistance   95% of the consumers are outside of US. Join the webinar to learn Why, How, and Where, to sell to the Global Market. This presentation is intended to be a guide for a small business to help determine if exporting as business strategy make sense and whether the basic ingredients for export readiness are in place. Register for Zoom meeting here: https://lnkd.in/gBzcnxjQ

WTS-GNY 2024 Annual Gala Please join us for the WTS Greater New York Chapter Annual Gala on Monday, October 21, 2024. The evening will feature networking opportunities and the presentation of awards, including the Woman of the Year Award. This award recognizes a standout leader in transportation who has distinguished herself through her professional achievements and supported women in the industry. This year we congratulate: WOMAN OF THE YEAR: Veronica Vanterpool Acting Administrator Federal Transit Administration INTRODUCED BY: Meera Joshi Deputy Mayor for Operations New York City In addition to honoring Ms. Vanterpool, WTS Greater New York Chapter will present the awards for the 2024 Scholarships to a number of exceptional students demonstrating potential to excel in the transportation field. Doors open at 5:30 PM Location: View at Battery Park, 1 Battery Park, New York, NY 10004 Business Attire Registration/Tickets: $350 per person (non-member) $250 per person (member) $140 public sector rate Scroll down to register or RSVP. The event will have both indoor and outdoor tented space available. Corporate Partners, please enter discount code to use your package tickets or email WTS-GNY for assistance. Gala Scholarship Fundraiser We encourage participants and supporters to donate to the scholarship in two (2) ways which will allow the chapter to continue to provide student scholarships in 2024. 1.   Donate funds to be used to purchase raffle items or go directly to the Scholarship Fund. (Please contact Erin McAuliff at 718-288-0017) 2. Buy raffle tickets at the Gala! Register: https://lnkd.in/g4qYsyfP If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us using the info below: WTS-GNY Special Events Committee wtsgny@gmail.com By attending this event you hereby consent to having your photograph posted publicly in print, online and/or on social media.

Registrations for the Transportation Trivia Event are open!  Ever yearned to share your knowledge of transit fare card names? Or what the 3rd oldest subway system in the world is? Or what the original name of the PATH train was? Great news! Facts your friends might find obscure, we treasure! YPT-NYC: Young Professionals in Transportation - Greater NYC Chapter, American Planning Association NY Metro Chapter and WTS Greater New York Chapter are delighted to bring back our legendary annual trivia night at Stout NYC (33rd St location). When: Tuesday, October 8th Doors will open at 6:00pm, with trivia to start at 7:00pm. Where: Stout NYC, 133 W 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001 (33rd and 7th Ave - right by Penn Station!) Note that this event is for those ages 21 and older due to venue requirements. Sorry undergraduates! How: Bring yourself and your brain! Teams are encouraged and limited to 6 persons - feel free to form them ahead of time or day-of. Note that individual registration is required for each teammate. A drink ticket and light refreshments will be included with your ticket! Additional drinks will be available for purchase at the bar. Format: Trivia will work via written answers and scoring sheets (with a crew of impartial scoring volunteers from the APA/WTS/YPT committees!) Kristy Tu and Darwin Keung of YPT-NYC: Young Professionals in Transportation - Greater NYC Chapter will be your trivia hosts for the evening! There will be prizes for the winners! Your friends at YPT, WTS, and APA. WTS members have a code to register to secure their spots with code: wtstrivia24 Registration link: https://lnkd.in/e7SJew49

Are you graduating soon? Wondering what comes next? If so, mark your calendars for September 16 from 6:30 to 7:30pm for the WTS Greater New York Chapter Life After Graduation Panel. This panel features four brilliant transportation professionals from a variety of backgrounds including engineering, planning, architecture, and communications. Each panelist is at a different stage of their career offering a key insight into what life may look like 2 to 10+ years down the line. The discussion will be moderated by Caroline M. Ibarra, member of the WTS-GNY Young Professionals Committee. Panelists: Helena Lippolis, EIT, Madison Salter, Elizabeth Bredahl, AIA, and Adrienne Zicklin Kanter Open to WTS members and guests. Updated Registration link: https://lnkd.in/eEypR9RD

WTS-GNY Fall 2024 WMDSBE EXPO: The Art of Networking. Join WTS-GNY for our annual WMDSBE EXPO featuring Keynote Speaker: Lourdes Zapata MTA Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Event Highlights include an WMDSBE Showcase, networking with Industry Colleagues & a raffle to win artwork from a local architect. Register now: https://lnkd.in/exy9nqwh

Are you graduating soon? Wondering what comes next? If so, mark your calendars for September 16 from 6:30 to 7:30pm for the WTS Greater New York Chapter Life After Graduation Panel. This panel features four brilliant transportation professionals from a variety of backgrounds including engineering, planning, architecture, and communications. Each panelist is at a different stage of their career offering a key insight into what life may look like 2 to 10+ years down the line. The discussion will be moderated by Caroline M. Ibarra, member of the WTS-GNY Young Professionals Committee. Panelists: Helena Lippolis, EIT, Madison Salter, Elizabeth Bredahl, AIA, and Adrienne Zicklin Kanter Open to WTS members and guests. Updated Registration link: https://lnkd.in/eEypR9RD

SAVE THE DATE for the WTS-GNY Fall WMSDBE Expo! The 2024 Fall Expo is an upcoming event that aims to showcase small businesses in the transportation industry, as well as highlight seasoned organizations. It will be an evening of mingling, networking and supporting one another. Speaker and Registrations details to follow. October 1, 2024 | 5:30pm - 8:00pm One Art Space | 23 Warren Street, Gallery 1 | NY NY 10007

WTS-GNY: Young Professionals Brooklyn Cyclones Game What: Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Jersey Shore game w/ YP Committee When: Wednesday, August 21, at 7:00 pm start. We would like everyone to meet by 6:30 outside the Will-Call/Box Office for check-in. Where: Maimonides Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn Cost: $20 per person Your ticket will be preloaded for food and beverage + complimentary Brooklyn Cyclones hat. $15 will be refunded in cash upon your arrival at the event. REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/ejhKQ7Xm