January 2024 E-Newsletter

Issue #160

IN THIS ISSUE

2024 Conference Registration Is Open


Section Election Results


Attend the Winter Board of Trustees Meeting


Wine for Water


Training


Job Postings 

2024 Section Conference

Registration Is Now Open!

Registration is now open for our annual Section Conference in Spokane, Washington, May 1-3.


We have a great technical program, fantastic networking opportunities and all the latest equipment in our vendor trade show. Literally something for everyone!


Early Bird Registration rates end March 31 - register early and save $150.


Check out the website for all the conference information including schedule of daily events, technical program, vendor sponsor information, golf and more!


Vendors/Sponsors - we have 97 vendor booths available this year. Booths are on a first come, first selection basis.

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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 (with the exception of the AWWA Director whose term begins June 2025). Election results will be officially approved by the current Section Board of Trustees at the virtual Winter Meeting on January 23.

Chair Elect

Joel Cary

Tualatin Valley Water District

Oregon/Idaho Trustee

Jeremiah Hunt

Eugene Water and Electric Board

Washington Trustee

Brian Wilson

City of Vancouver

Trustee At Large

Joanie Stultz

Brown and Caldwell

AWWA Director

Alex Mofidi

Confluence Engineering Group

Virtual Section Board of Trustees Meeting

January 23 on Zoom

The virtual Winter Section Board of Trustees Meeting is scheduled for 10am on January 23.


Contact the Section Office if you would like to either attend or speak at this virtual meeting. Agenda is available online.


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Wine for Water 2024

In the Willamette Valley

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You are invited to Wine for Water 2024 on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at The Bindery in McMinnville, Oregon.

  

2024 is the 2nd year of the Wine for Water Roadshow and we are exploring beautiful Willamette Valley known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Come taste award-winning wines while supporting the Section's philanthropies - Water For People, Education & Training Fund, and Water Equation. Tickets are $80 per person or $150 for two. Your ticket includes dinner, two drink tickets per person and networking with your industry peers.


BACK THIS YEAR - Kick off your weekend with group wine tasting and lunch on Saturday. Reserve your space and we will send details via email in the coming months.

Register Now >

Training

January 23 - The Lead and Copper Rule: What's New and Improving


January 24 - Asset Management


February 28 - Inland Empire Subsection Truck Rodeo


April 9-11 - Cascade To Coast Subsection Short School


Job Postings

  • Civil Engineer 1-3
  • Engineer 1 or 2 Watershed
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Lead Utility Service Worker
  • Engineering Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Public Utility Worker 2
  • Water Treatment Plant Supervisor - Maintenance
  • Engineer
  • Assistant Director, Financial and Resource Management
  • Utility Worker
  • Staff Engineer
  • Cross Connection and Backflow Manager
  • Accounting Assistant
  • Civil Engineer
  • Water Treatment Plant Operator
  • Assistant General Manager
  • Engineering Technician III
  • Principle Engineer Water Infrastructure
  • Utility Worker
  • Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
  • Civil Engineer
  • Planning and Compliance Specialist
  • Utility Worker II - Watershed
  • Water Facility Technician
  • Utility Site and Control Manager
See All Job Listings »

That's it for this month! Please send your news or information for inclusion in the February edition to the Section office.



Sincerely,

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Kyle Kihs
Executive Director