President’s Corner: Exciting Midyear Updates and Opportunities

Anne Broache, AICP, Chapter President | July 2026

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through 2026. As we enjoy summer and the excitement of the World Cup in our state, it’s also a great time to reflect on the progress APA Washington has made so far on its 2026 Work Program.

Some key accomplishments include:

• Launching a member survey later this month to better understand how we can serve you and your professional needs.
• Advancing planning for the 2026 Annual Conference: Watch your email and our homepage for early-bird registration opening soon, and join us in Vancouver, Washington, October 7–9.
• Selecting a new website design and evaluating how to better organize content for members.
• Exploring branded merchandise opportunities for members who want to show their APA Washington pride.
• Drafting updates to our Chapter bylaws to reflect current practices and procedures. Look for draft bylaws in the September newsletter, with a membership vote planned during our annual meeting at the Vancouver conference.

Get Involved

There are still several ways you can support the Chapter and give back to the profession right now:

• Scholarship Committee: We’re seeking volunteers who can contribute a few hours per month between now and the Annual Conference to help with our scholarship benefit auction, as well as creative donations for auction items. Check out the June newsletter article for more details.
• Awards: We’re also accepting nominations for two award programs into mid-July: The President’s Awards to individuals and the  2026 Annual Awards for Excellence in Planning for projects.