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| The Pacific Northwest Section's E-Newsletter
March 2013 Issue #38 |
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PNWS Conference Registration Rates Increase April 1!
April 1 early bird rates end and member registration rates increase from $310 to $460! Non-member rates increase from $510 to $660! Don't delay register today!
We are looking for auction items for the Water F or People Silent Auction! Handmade items have a huge appeal. We willl even transport your item to Spokane for you! Donate something today!
Don't forget to upload the FREE Conference Smart Phone App from either your Apple or Droid App Store. Just type in PNWS and the app will appear for uploading. The Smart Phone App will be providing you all the information that the printed program used to. Inside the app you will find:
- The conference schedule with facility maps
- A list of all the technical sessions, their presenters and their bios (CEU information will be added after w
 e hear back from each state) - A list of all vendors currently registered, some information about their company and the booth where they will be located.
- You can create your own conference schedule in advance of arriving. Add technical sessions to your conference calendar, highlight the vendors you want to visit and schedule meetings with your peers. You can even share your schedule with other attendees at the conference!
VENDORS/SPONSORS -
- Half the booths are now sold! If you plan on attending this conference register today!
- We only have 1 hospitality room left on Thursday night!
- Still looking for sponsors for golf, Young Professional Scavenger Hunt and the NEW Fun Run!
- Ads on the Smart Phone app are now available for purchase! Check out the app and see a sample ad.
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New Section Bylaws
The PNWS Board has requested that our Section Bylaws origionally approved by the membership in 2009 be updated to more accurately reflect the state of the Section in 2013.
Once approved by the AWWA Executive Committee in March 2013 these new bylaws must be approved by the Section Membership at the 2013 Section Conference in Spokane during our Opening Session. Once approved at the Section level they will then need to be approved by the entire AWWA Board of Directors at their June meeting at ACE13 in Denver.
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RSVP For The Section Meet & Greet at ACE!
If you have never heard of Lucky Strike, you are in for a treat. Lucky Strike combines plush contemporary decor with state-of-the art bowling wrapped in a high energy atmosphere featuring party space, sophisticated menus, full-service bars, billiards, plasma TVs, and DJs that leaves every guest feeling like a VIP. Whether you're planning to bowl the night away, play pool in our billiard area, or enjoy our VIP Lounge, Lucky Strike provides an unparalleled experience.
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Pioneer Award Nominations Needed!
Do you know a Young Professional that continually meets all of your expectations? Have you been looking for a way to reward that person? You should nominate this person for the 2013 Young Professional Pioneer Award. The deadline for nominations is March 16!
The Pioneer Award recognizes an outstanding young professional within the Pacific Northwest Section AWWA who demonstrates exceptional qualities in three areas:
- Community Involvement
- Leadership
- Technical Expertise
A Young Professional is someone under the age of 35 or with less than 10 years in the water industry. This award will be presented at the Section Conference Banquet in Spokane on May 10.
Complete the online nomination form or email your nomination form to Corianne Hart. |
Communication Awards! 
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Water Loss Control Focus Group Looking for Members!
AWWA has a national Water Loss Control Committee which focuses its many educational efforts on encouraging water systems to prepare an annual compilation of water loss using a standard, best practice water audit for efficient water operations.
Our Section would like to start a Water Loss Control Focus Group to meet the various regulations on water loss that are already in place in our three states. If you are an interested water purveyor, regulator, equipment manufacturer, engineer or service provider you are welcome to join the WLC Focus Group. Contact Patti Godwin for more information.
The group's first meeting is scheduled to take place at the 2013 Section Conference in Spokane! Topics discussed will include non-revenue water loss, apparent and real losses, the free AWWA Water Audit Software and more. |
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Arc Flash and Electrical Instructors Needed! 
The Training Coordination Committee is seeking volunteer instructors to teach an Arc Flash and Electrical course. The goal is to have this material available throughout the Section, so we're looking for instructors who can:
- Present the course at multiple locations within his/her portion of the Section
- Attend an instructor training on May 8th in Spokane, WA (pre-conference activity)
Interested? Please fill out the application form on the TCC webpage, or contact Lisa Snowden with questions. |
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Best Tasting Water Contests 
If you are entering your water in any of these contests you must pre-register.
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Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Water For People Events!
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Golf Season Is On The Way!
Golf season is approaching and there are many opportunities to sponsor these upcoming tournaments.
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Training Opportunities Ahead - CEU's and More CEU's!
10/3 - Water Treatment Workshop Mt. Vernon, WA
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That's it for this month! Please send your news or information for inclusion in the April edition to the Section office.
Sincerely,
Kyle Kihs
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