PACIFIC NORTHWEST SECTION - AWWA E-NEWSLETTER 
November 2017                                                          Issue #89
IN THIS ISSUE
Holiday Message From the Chair
2018 Section Conference
Vote in the Section Election
Tri State WUC Meeting
Sustainable Water Mgmt. Conference
Water For People
Training Opportunities
Job Postings
Mark You Calendars


Section Conference  
Tacoma, WA
April 25-27, 2018
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

The holiday season rapidly approaches and I hope everyone has the opportunity to take a respite from the daily grind and take a moment to reflect on the outstanding work you do every day for your utility, agency or company.  I equate the fall with an opportunity to enjoy those things we hold dear and enjoy.  Opportunity to spend time with family and friends, the opportunity to go fishing or the opportunity to play golf on a deserted golf course.  The members of our Section are an amazing group of people that give countless hours of their time for which I am very grateful.  In my time on the Board I have witnessed firsthand the commitment of our membership to provide needed training, welcome young professionals into the industry and the natural development of diversity and inclusion.  Where other areas of our country struggle we have thrived and it is you, the membership that makes this possible.  The laudable work that takes place in our committees and subsections is amazing.  The quality of training and the ease of access to training has never been better and continues to improve and we have you to thank for that. 

Please be sure to take a little time in the coming months to take a well-deserved break remind yourself that what you do everyday matters and impacts countless others.  As the year progresses 
the leadership of the Section is committed to provide opportunity, creative solutions and we hope to have a little fun along the way.  We are fortunate to have so many intelligent people working together to achieve a common goal.   Albert Einstein said "Creativity Is Intelligence Having Fun."  On behalf of the PNWS Board I thank you for everything you do every day and may the holidays find you happy and healthy

Best wishes to all, have fun and don't forget to smile.

Dan Kegley
PNWS Chair
2018 SECTION CONFERENCE - Tacoma, WA

Mark your calendars for the 2018 PNWS-AWWA Section Conference in Tacoma, WA, April 25-27!

Registration opens January 2 and vendors will want to register early to reserve a booth at the largest conference for water professionals in the Pacific Northwest!

To find out more about next years conference check out our website where you will find information on:
  • Registration
  • Technical Program
  • Our Keynote Speaker
  • First Time Attendee and Student Events
  • Golf, Competitions and Neworking
We even offer scholarships for water professionals and students alike!
VOTE FOR YOUR NEW SECTION LEADERSHIP - The Polls Are Open!
voting

The fall season is upon us which means it is election time of year! 

All AWWA members have an opportunity to help select our Section's leadership by voting in the Section election November through December this year. 

NEW THIS YEAR - electronic ballots! All members have received an email invitation to vote in this year's election. Members will be asked to enter their email and last name which will be verified against the AWWA member database. You will only be allowed to vote once. 

TRI STATE WATER UTILITY COUNCIL MEETING

This year's Tri State Water Utility Council Meeting is scheduled for November 17 at the SeaTac Embassy Suites in Seattle, WA.

The mission of the WUC's is to further the knowledge of the operation and management of water utilities and to promote public policies, legislation, and regulations which ensure an adequate quantity of high-quality potable water at the lowest economic and environmental cost.

As in past years AWWA Legislative staff from the Washington DC Office will be joining us. The meeting will also cover legislative, legal, and local updates from Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. There is no charge for the event but everyone is asked to register in advance.  
AWWA SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - Comes to Seattle











The 2018 AWWA Sustainable Water Management Conference is coming to Seattle March 25-28 and you are invited to attend!  

Attendees will gain insights into best practices for managing water resources, source water protection, sustainable utility planning, analyzing the costs and benefits of water conservation and exploring alternative water sources including stormwater and reuse. While at the conference, gain insights into multiple aspects of sustainable water management and Total Water Solutions. This event will also provide you valuable networking opportunities with other water professionals.

Registration is NOW OPEN! 
WATER FOR PEOPLE EVENTS 

 

CEU's and More CEU's!
JOB POSTINGS
  • Performance Analyst
  • Lead Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator
  • Public Works Director
  • Public Works Director
  • General Manager
  • Senior Engineer
  • Utility Worker I or II
  • Utility Worker III
  • Public Works Director
  • Senior Engineer, Utilities
  • Construction Inspector I or II
  • Construction Inspector or Senior Construction Inspector
  • Utility Worker I
  • Utility Billing and Customer Service Specialist
  • Operations Manager
  • Field Operations Manager
  • Water Distribution Operator I or II
  • GIS Technician
  • Water Distribution Operator I
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 December edition to the Section office.  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
  
Sincerely,
Kyle Kihs
Executive Director