PACIFIC NORTHWEST SECTION - AWWA E-NEWSLETTER 
February 2018                                                          Issue #92
IN THIS ISSUE
2018 Section Conference
ACE18 Section Meet and Greet
Members To Approve New Section Bylaws
New Section Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan
Walla Walla Wine For Water
Golf Season is Coming!
Water For People Events
AWWA Training Comes to PNWS
Training Opportunities
Job Postings


Section Conference  
Tacoma, WA
April 25-27, 2018
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2018 SECTION CONFERENCE - Tacoma, WA - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Register now for the 2018 PNWS-AWWA Section Conference in Tacoma, WA, April 25-27! Early bird registration rates end March 31.  Register today and save $150. 

  • Registration 
  • Technical Program  - 1.7 CEU's
  • Our Keynote Speaker - From XYZ University the experts on generations in the workplace!
  • First Time Attendee and Student Events
  • Golf, Competitions and Networking
  • Hotels
  • Win a destination vacation by completing the post conference survey immediately following the conference.
  • Take part in the 50/50 Water For People Raffle!  The more you donate the more you could take home!

Volunteers Needed  - We need room monitors. Volunteer for 4 hours, earn CEUs and get the day free!  Click here to find out more!


The Smart Phone App is up and running!  We are adding information to it daily!  Upload it to your smart phone now and stay up to date on conference activities. Plus speakers and vendors are uploading technical and sales information pdf's so you can get the 411 before the conference! Download it now!

Silent Auction Items Needed - The Water For People Committee is looking for silent auction items for the conference!  Click this link to fill out your donation form in advance!
SECTION MEET AND GREET AT ACE18 - Register Now!























Registration is now open for ACE18 in Las Vegas, June 11-14. If you are planning on attending, and why wouldn't you since our very own Brenda Lennox will be presiding as President at this conference. You should plan on kicking your ACE experience off with your Pacific Northwest Section pals at the Mob Museum, Monday June 11 from 6:30 - 9:30.  Register to attend this great event at this world class museum!

The Mob Museum, The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement is dedicated to the history of organized crime and law enforcement. It is a world-class destination in downtown Las Vegas located steps from Fremont Street.

The museum will take you from the birth of the Mob, to today's headlines. Shadows and whispers. G-Men and Made Men. This eye-opening, authentic view of organized crime's impact on the world reveals an insider's look at the events and characters of the continuing battle between the Mob and the law.

Real stories are brought to life with engaging, multi-sensory exhibits and unparalleled insights from those on the front lines of both sides of the battle. The Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at this fascinating topic through hundreds of artifacts and immersive storylines. 

Special thanks to our event sponsors RH2 Engineering, Murraysmith, HDR, CH2M/Jacobs and DN Tanks.


 
SECTION BOARD SENDS NEW BYLAWS TO MEMBERSHIP FOR APPROVAL - At Conference Opening Session

AWWA members are asked to attend the Tacoma Section Conference Opening General Session, Thursday, April 26 at 8am to vote for approval of the new Section Bylaws. 

Newly updated Bylaws can be found on our Governing Documents page on our website. 
 
PNWS BOARD UNVEILS NEW SECTION VISION, MISSION AND STRATEGIC PLAN - Looking For Feedback

Your Board of Trustees recently looked at the strategic plan of the Section which has been in place since 2012.  Designed to provide direction for the Section for a 3-5 year time period the current plan needed some adjustments to meet the needs of an ever changing membership and Section.  Ideally strategic plans should provide guidance to the Board, Section Committees and Subsections as they prepare their self-appraisals, action plans, and budgets for the coming years.

Recently shared with committee officers at the Fall Committee Officer Training this new guiding document which includes a new Vision and Mission statement for the Section is scheduled for Board approval at the May Trustee Meeting in Tacoma prior to the Section Conference. It can be found on our website on our Governing Documents page as well as below.  Between now and then, members are encouraged to share feedback with the Board of Trustees and any recommended changes or additions. 

New Section Vision Statement
  • Be the Pacific Northwest's trusted resource for water professionals
New Section Mission
  • Foster a network of professionals to provide opportunities and leadership to the water industry in the Pacific Northwest
     
Strategic Objectives
  • Member Engagement
    • Subsection & Committee Outreach
    • Introduce students & new professionals to PNWS
    • Retain & grow membership through engagement
  •  Organizational Stewardship
    • Effectively communicate policy & process to members
    • Provide financial accountability
    • Define roles & responsibilities for Committees, Subsections & the Board
  • Advocacy and Philanthropy
    • Support all philanthropic efforts
    • Increase involvement with the Association
    • Review & advocate on topics that Impacts our members
NEW ONE OPERATOR SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISING EVENT - In Walla Walla
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The AWWA One Operator Scholarship funds scholarships for the next generation of water operators. Join your peers at this inaugural event and raise money for a great cause!

March 3
6-9pm
Foundry Vineyards
Register Now!
 
Golf Season Is Coming!

July 20 - South Sound Subsection Tournament at Oakbrook Golf Course
 
Water For People Events
WFP Gala
March 29 -  Northwest Oregon Subsection's Hops For H2O -  Portland, OR

April 21 - 23rd Annual Water For Life Reception - Woodinville, WA


4 million people, 9 countries, safe drinking water and sanitation for generations. Please consider donating an item to the Water For People Silent Auction at the Tacoma conference. Water For People Donations can be registered here prior to the conference.
AWWA TRAINING COMES TO PNWS











Sustainable Water Management Conference

The 2018 AWWA Sustainable Water Management Conference is coming to Seattle March 25-28 and you are invited to attend!  

Attendees will gain insights into best practices for managing water resources, source water protection, sustainable utility planning, analyzing the costs and benefits of water conservation and exploring alternative water sources including stormwater and reuse. While at the conference, gain insights into multiple aspects of sustainable water management and Total Water Solutions. This event will also provide you valuable networking opportunities with other water professionals.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Volunteers will receive a complimentary registration for the full conference if they work 8 hours (full day). Volunteers that work 4 hours will get a matching 4-hour complimentary registration.
 

Registration is NOW OPEN!
 



Financial Management: Cost of Service Rate-Making Seminar - March 26-28 in Seattle

This three-day seminar provides guidance on how to evaluate financial policies and rate impacts to develop policies that are fair and objective, and on how to effectively communicate those policies to customers. You will learn time-honored strategies to get the rate your utility needs to be successful while still promoting community objectives.

Registration is NOW OPEN!




Effective Utility Management - April 9-10 in Bellevue

This two-day seminar presents important information for utility managers interested in recent updates to the 2008 Effective Utility Management (EUM) framework, originally developed by water sector leaders in 2008 featuring both the "Ten Attributes of an Effectively Managed Utility" and "Five Keys to Management Success."

CEU's and More CEU's!

February 14 / Spokane, WA

February 27 / Free Webinar
What Challenges Do Different Sizes & Types of Systems Face?

February 28 / Lynnwood, WA

March 6 / Liberty Lake, WA

March 13 / Vancouver, WA
March 26-28 / Seattle, WA

March 29 / University Place, WA
Waterworks 101 Presented by South Sound Subsection

April 3-6 / Albany, OR

April 3-5 / Ontario, OR

April 9-10 / Bellevue, WA

April 18-20 / Portland, OR

June 5-6 / Lynnwood, WA
Western Washington Short School and Trade Show

June 19-21 / Clackamas, OR
NW Oregon Waterworks School



July 20 / Bend, OR
Free Achieve & Maintain Compliance with the SDWA

August 9 / Richland, WA

 
JOB POSTINGS
  • Development & Utility Services Manager
  • Secretary - Water
  • Facility Operator Grade I or II
  • Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer
  • Engineering Inspector
  • Water Manager
  • Public Works Director
  • Senior Electrical Engineer
  • Cross Connection Control Coordinator
  • Communications Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Water Operations Support Specialist
  • SCADA Systems Specialist
  • Water Utility Worker I
  • Dam Safety Engineer
  • Utilities Economist
  • Environmental Compliance Coordinator
  • Treatment Facility Operator Trainee
  • Area Manager - Oregon/Eastern Washington
See the Jobs Listing Page on our website  for more information or how to apply for any of the above listed jobs. 
That's it for this month! Please send your news or information for inclusion in the March edition to the Section office
  
Sincerely,
Kyle Kihs
Executive Director