“THE MASTER KEY OF KNOWLEDGE IS, INDEED, A PERSISTENT AND FREQUENT QUESTIONING.”

– Peter Abelard

IRWA SOURDOUGH CHAPTER 49’S FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Members who engage in Chapter 49 events and activities such as lunch and learn presentations, seminars, special events, etc. are included in our Member Engagement drawing via each events sign-in list or as a submitter of an awards nomination.

    Our "Member Engagement" drawing for a free membership will take place during our first monthly member meeting and Lunch and Learn of each new year, or annually in August, unless otherwise postponed

    DRAWING WINNERS!

    2023 Jimmy Christopher

    2022 Postponed to 2023

    2021 Marjorie Bellringer

  • Your Chapter 49 Programs Chair curates the best subject matter experts and right of way related topics to increase our member’s knowledge base. Our monthly Lunch and Learn Presentation is typically scheduled the third Wednesday of the month (excepting June, July, and December). On occasion, due to scheduling conflicts, we may have to skip or shift dates so please be sure and check your chapter calendar on our “HOME” page at IRWAALASKA.ORG.

    Our Lunch and Learn Program presentation follows the Monthly Members update at 12:00P.

    The cost for lunch is $20 and must be preordered via emailed RSVP lunch invitation.

    If you did not receive an invitation, please email your Chapter President.

    Lunch begins at 11:45AM.

    Member update and program presentation is always FREE and runs from 12:00PM to 1:00PM

    We welcome suggestions for future right of way speakers and topics.

  • The monthly meeting of your Strategic Planning Committee is to tackle the goals set by the Board of Directors such as member growth & retention, increase class offerings, develop Alaska specific seminars, create added value for members.

    Your SPC meets the second Thursday of each month from 4:30pm - 6:00pm.

    Members are always welcome to attend and share their ideas for improving our chapter’s reach in the community and member benefits.

    Check our “Schedule of Events” calendar to confirm the location of our regularly scheduled meeting. Barring a scheduling conflict, most SPC meetings are held at DOWL, 5015 Business Park Blvd., #4000, Anchorage.

  • The monthly meeting of your Chapter 49 Executive Board of Director (EBOD), deals with the day to day operations of the Chapter, represents the members when voting on various motions brought by members of the board or the strategic planning committee (SPC), and fulfills requirements set by IRWA International.

    Your EBOD meets the third Tuesday of each month from 4:30pm - 6:00pm.

    Members are always welcome to attend and participate in discussions on how add value to our members and our ROW community.

    Check our “Schedule of Events” calendar to confirm the location of our regularly scheduled meeting. Barring a scheduling conflict, most EBOD meetings are held at DOWL, 5015 Business Park Blvd., #4000, Anchorage.

  • Ever wondered what your local Chapter 49 is all about without committing to serve as an officer or chairperson and thought, If only I could be a one-time volunteer and see how it goes…

    Here is your chance! We are looking for one-time volunteers that we could call on to help with various events.

    Click below to express your interest via a quick email to our Chapter 49 President, Manny Lopez.

  • IRWA International Calendar of Events

    Region 7 Events

  • If you are interested in sponsorship / support opportunities with your local IRWA Alaska Sourdough Chapter 49, please see our sponsorship invitation on our “Community Sponsor” page.

  • If you are interested in sponsorship / support opportunities with your local IRWA Alaska Sourdough Chapter 49, please see our sponsorship invitation on our “Community Sponsor” page.

  • Below is the general overview of the step-by-step process for obtaining a certification:

    1. Verify Your Right of Way (ROW) Experience: Please submit a copy of your current resume for review. The resume should follow the same format as the attached sample.

    2. Verify Your Formal Education: Please submit a copy of your college diploma or transcript for verification.

    3. Submit a Declaration of Candidacy: Once your formal education and qualifying ROW experience have been verified, you may declare your candidacy by submitting a Declaration of Candidacy form.

    4. Complete the Required Coursework: After your candidacy has been approved, you may begin taking the required courses. The schedule of classes can be found here: https://www.irwaonline.org/courses/

    5. Optional Course Challenge Exams: As an alternative to taking certain required courses (except the ethics course), you may choose to challenge the course exam. Please note that you only have one opportunity to pass a challenge exam. If you do not pass, you will be required to take the course.

    6. Capstone Exam: Take and pass the SR/WA comprehensive exam by submitting the Exam Request Form. Please note that this is a requirement for the SR/WA level only.

    7. Submit Your Completion Application: Once all required coursework has been completed, submit your RWA Completion Application along with all required supporting documents.

    8. Advance to Higher Certification Levels: After earning your RWA certification, you may continue to the next certification levels (RWP and SR/WA) by following the same process.

    All required forms can be downloaded from the following IRWA webpage: https://www.irwaonline.org/professional-development/credentialing-applications-and-forms/

    The standard process is to submit all required documents and application forms via email to your local Chapter Professional Development Committee Chair (PDC Chair) for initial review, approval, and signature. After the initial review, the PDC Chair forwards the signed forms and supporting documents to me for final review and approval.

    For additional information about the new/current program, please visit -https://www.irwaonline.org/professional-development/new-professional-right-of-way-certification-program/.

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