PACIFIC NORTHWEST SECTION - AWWA E-NEWSLETTER 
January 2021                                                         Issue #126
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Section Election Results
Quarterly Virtual Trainings Register Now
Winter Trustee Meeting and Training
Manager and Supervisor Support
Training
Job Postings

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SECTION ELECTION RESULTS - New Trustees Take Office in May

Your ballots have been counted and these new Section officers will begin their term in May. Election results will be officially approved by the Section Board of Trustees at the Virtual Winter Meeting on  February 9. 

Congratulations to these new officers! 

Chair Elect
Michelle Cheek
Portland Water Bureau







Oregon/Idaho Trustee
Jamie Porter
Rainbow Water District















Washington Trustee
Tyler Clary
City of Vancouver
















Trustee At Large
Nick Belmont
DN Tanks



















Additionally, at the recent Fall Trustee Meeting your Section Board selected the new Section Treasurer. This is a position that is selected by the Board and not voted on by the membership. The treasurer serves a three year term which begins in May. 

Treasurer 
Jason Canady
City of Grants Pass
2021 QUARTERLY VIRTUAL TRAININGS SPONSORED BY STANTEC - Registration is Open

Register now for our first quarter virtual training on February 25.

You can register for the full day (0.6 CEUs) $120 member price; or a half day, either morning or afternoon (0.3 CEUs) $60 member price. 
  • February 25 - Resilience Strategies: Will cover the American Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) risk assessment and emergency response plan tools, and a case study on a small utility incorporating their 2004 vulnerability assessment into the 2018 requirements. Other presentations will cover energy use, resiliency in water resources, treatment, and the distribution system.

Vendors and consultants we have several sponsorship opportunities available for you to increase your company visibility with our members. Opportunities exist for all four quarters. Sponsorships vary in price and benefits. Check out our website for more information. 
WINTER TRUSTEE MEETING - With Committee and Subsection Officer Training

Your Section Board of Trustees is holding a virtual meeting on Tuesday, February 9 followed by training for committee and subsection officers. 

Mark your calendars now, the agenda's will be following shortly as well as a registration link to virtually attend. 

One topic that will be discussed during the officer training will be Google mandated updates to our website. What that means for your committee and subsection webpages and transitioning items to Google Docs for access and storage.  
SUPPORT FOR MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS - Through the Utility Management Committee

Congratulations!  You are now a supervisor or manager of people.  It is your job to:  
Motivate, Delegate and hold others accountable.

Great managers focus on the success of others over themselves They build trust and working relationships amongst all members of the team.

Many of us have had little training to step into these roles and may be flying solo.  The Utility Management Committee seeks to provide support and resources.  We currently meet on the third Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. PST.  Please visit our webpage or contact Kim Reid for more information.  
TRAINING AND MORE TRAINING ONLINE

January 13 - Young Professionals Webinar Series - Black Water Coming Out of Your Tap?

January 27 - Math For Operators Workshop 

February 10 - Women in Leadership Virtual Networking Event - Maintaining Connections, Thriving Through Change 

February 25 - Resilience Strategies
JOB POSTINGS
  • Water Treatment Operator
  • Water Treatment Plant Manager
  • Lead Utility Worker
  • Senior Electrical Engineer - Project Manager
  • Maintenance Operator 1, 2 or 3
  • Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
  • Control Systems Technician
  • Design Engineer
  • Water Resources and Quality Assurance Supervisor
  • Public Works Director
  • Wastewater Operator
  • Area Manager - Water
  • Engineer/Senior Engineer
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 February edition to the Section office.  


Sincerely, 
Kyle Kihs
Executive Director