November 2026 E-Newsletter

Issue #191

 
IN THIS ISSUE

Vote in the Section Election


Holiday Message from the Section Chair


Section Conference Vendor Info


YP Speakers Needed


2027 Wine for Water


ACE27 Meet and Greet


Training


Donate for Scholarships


Job Postings 

Vote in the Section Election

Electronic Voting Is Now Open to All AWWA Members

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Polls are now open for our annual Section Election. All AWWA members can click the link below to vote. You will be asked to enter your email and last name which will be verified against the AWWA member database. You will only be allowed to vote once.


Candidates for office this year are:


Chair Elect

Jeremy Djajadi

Brian Wilson


AWWA Director

Joel Cary

Ronda Farmer


Oregon/Idaho Trustee

Jessica Dorsey

Cody Scoggins


Washington Trustee

Andrew Holmes

Amerika Stodola


Trustee At-Large

Cory Baune

Justin Ford

Damon Roth

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Holiday Message from the Section Chair

As we wrap up the year, I find myself thinking about the many moments, big and small, that made this year meaningful. So many of those moments were created by you: the volunteers who show up early, stay late, lend a hand, share an idea, or offer encouragement exactly when it’s needed. Your generosity of time and spirit is what makes this Section feel like a true community, and I’m deeply grateful for each of you.

 

This season gives us a chance to pause and take a breath, and I hope you’re able to spend it in ways that bring you joy, whether that’s gathering with loved ones, enjoying quiet time at home, diving into traditions old or new, or simply catching your breath after a busy year. However you celebrate, I hope the weeks ahead bring warmth, rest, and moments that fill you up.

 

Thank you for everything you’ve poured into this community. I’m honored to serve alongside you, and I’m already looking forward to what we’ll build together in the new year as we celebrate 100 years as a Section. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a bright, hopeful start to the year ahead.


Jolene Gibson

PNWS Board Chair 

2027 Section Conference in Spokane

Sponsorship and Vendor Information Online

It's hard to believe but our 2027 Section Conference Registration opens on January 4th!


While we are still organizing the technical program we do have sponsorship and vendor information on our website.

Young Professionals Looking for Speakers in 2027























2027 Wine for Water

Willamette Valley

Wine for Water is coming back to the Willamette Valley in 2027!


Join us at Stoller Family Estate Vineyard and Winery on March 20, 2027 to enjoy award-winning wines, mingle with friends and colleagues, and sample delicious appetizers, all while supporting the Pacific Northwest Section's philanthropic efforts.

ACE27 in San Diego

PNWS Section Meet and Greet

Mark your calendars for our Section Meet and Greet at ACE27 on Sunday, June 13 from 5-8pm at the Margaritaville Hotel Landshark Bar.


Located in the Gaslamp District just a couple of blocks from the convention center, this high energy venue will be the perfect place to connect with your section peers prior to beginning your ACE27 experience. Registration for both ACE27 and this event will be coming out soon!

Training and More Training

November 4 - Hands on Control Valves Workshop


November 6 - Tri State Water Utility Council Meeting


November 12 - Chlorine Residual Lab Skills for Water Operators


November 19 - Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong Screening


December 9 - Building Reliable Water Systems with Ductile Iron Pipe


Job Postings

  • Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
  • Design Engineer Grade 1
  • Utility Worker
  • Admin Assistant - Human Resources
  • Infrastructure and Energy Resources Planner
  • Water Resources Manager
  • Facilities Engineer III
  • Facilities Project Manager
  • Public Works Director
  • Water Resources Manager
  • Cross Connection Control Inspector II
  • Public Works Director
  • GIS Technician
  • Stormwater Management Coordinator
  • Instrument Technician
  • Executive Director
  • Water Operator I & II
  • Lead Water Distribution Operator
  • Field Supervisor
  • Operator
  • Business Development Manager
 

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



Sincerely,

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Kyle Kihs
Executive Director