March 2024 E-Newsletter

Issue #162

Download the Section Conference Smart Phone App

Get our official event app for our Section Conference, produced by Whova.

Us the app to personalize your agenda, browse sessions, get event updates and connect with other attendees.

• Navigate the conference agenda even without Wi-Fi or data.
• Network effectively. Plan whom to meet by exploring attendee profiles and sending out messages.
• Participate in event activities through sessions like comments, ratings, live polling, tweeting and more

Conference Silent Auction

Looking for Items!

The Silent Auction is back for the 2024 annual conference, benefiting our Section's philanthropic efforts - Water For People, The Water Equation and the Education and Training Fund.

We are in need of donated items. Handmade arts and crafts are a real crowd pleaser as are food and beverage items. Click the link below to donate an item.

The auction opens Wednesday and closes prior to the Friday Awards Luncheon. Items can be picked up following the luncheon.

Register Now for ACE24

Anaheim, California

ACE, where the water community comes together to learn, connect and be inspired to solve global water challenges.

There is priceless value in connecting with your peers in person. A palpable energy comes from the exciting innovation in the exhibit hall and sessions pulsate with conversations that are a catelyst for change. Regardless of where you are in your career, there is something for everyone at ACE24.

• Over 10,000 Attendees
• 80 Countries
• 1,000 Utilities
• 6 Competitions
• 440 Premier Presenters
• 450 Exhibitors

Section Meet and Greet at ACE24

June 10 at Ballast Point

Join your fellow Section members as we kick off our ACE24 experience Monday, June 10 from 6-9pm at Ballast Point Brewery in Downtown Disney.

Enjoy great award winning beers and locally inspired food as you reconnect with friends from throughout our Section.

Enter This Years Gimmicks and Gadgets Competition

At the Section Conference In Spokane

Did you know that last year's Gimmicks and Gadgets winner at the Kennewick Conference went on to finish 3rd nationally?

Congratulations to Nick Hoesel of Highline Water District!

Click this link to see the winning Hole' Roller in action!

Enter your makeshift tool or professional hack for this year's annual conference by clicking the link below. Entry deadline is April 25.

March 14 - Control Valves and Hydrant History Plus Competitions

March 19 - Flip-Flap, Modulate and Burp! Specialty Valve Training

March 20 - A Day with DOH - v2024

March 21 - Hands and Eyes on Control Valves and District Metered Areas

March 26 - Waterworks 101

April 8-10 - Eastern Oregon Operators Conference

April 9-11 - Cascade To Coast Subsection Short School

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



Sincerely,