PACIFIC NORTHWEST SECTION - AWWA E-NEWSLETTER 
October 2020                                                         Issue #123
IN THIS ISSUE
Quarterly Virtual Trainings Mark Your Calendars
Sponsor the Quarterly Virtual Trainings
October 13 is Volunteer Training Day
John Lechner Nominations Needed
Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee
Training
Job Postings

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2021 QUARTERLY VIRTUAL TRAININGS SPONSORED BY STANTEC - Mark Your Calendars!

As you found out last month in this esteemed publication.....the Section Board of Trustees made the difficult decision to move our 2021 Section Conference to a quarterly virtual format. You can expect:
  • Quarterly training - Mark Your Calendars Now for: 
    • February 25 - Portland Water Treatment Plant Build
    • May 20 - Operations in COVID-19 and Other Emergency Planning
    • August 12 - TBD
    • October 28 - TBD
Registration for these quarterly trainings will be opening in the next few weeks.  
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR THE 2021 QUARTERLY VIRTUAL TRAININGS



Vendors and consultants, we have sponsorship opportunities available with varying levels of visibility for our Quarterly Trainings Sponsored by Stantec.

Check out all the options on our website but keep in mind that several of these opportunities are limited and will go fast! 

Special thanks to our current sponsors:
    • Named Sponsor - Stantec
    • Gold Sponsor - First and Fourth Quarters - RH2
    • Silver Sponsor - All Four Quarters - Parametrix
OCTOBER 13 IS PNWS VOLUNTEER DAY - Officer Training, Trustee Meeting and the Mentorship Program Kicks Off

The PNWS Telethon kicks off on Zoom next Tuesday, October 13.  We have almost an entire day of programming designed to inform and engage our members. Literally there is something for everyone. Click the links below to register for some or all of the days events. 

8:30 - 11:30 - Committee and Subsection Officer Training

2:30 - 4:00 - 2020 Fall Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00 -6:00 - Membership Program Meet & Greet Kick-Off
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE JOHN LECHNER AWARD - For Service Providers

It's time to recognize service providers!  Each year PNWS awards the John Lechner Award, an individual award of excellence to recognize a service provider member who has demonstrated exemplary service to the drinking water community and to AWWA's mission and goals. 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SUBCOMMITTEE - Off and Running

The PNWS Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee is looking for members who care about creating an inclusive culture within our Section and our industry. 

This groups goals and objectives as well as their mission statement are on our website. If you are interested in joining one of their monthly calls contact Membership Engagement Committee Chair Chris Young.  
TRAINING AND MORE TRAINING 

October 14 - Math For Operators

October 26-27 - Setting Effective Rates & Accessing Funding - Small Systems Workshop For Oregon 

November 30 - December 1 - Optimization & Accessing Funding to Improve Small Systems Workshop for Washington
JOB POSTINGS
  • Water/Wastewater Operator
  • Accounting Specialist
  • General Manager
  • Engineer/Engineer in Training
  • Utility Worker I
  • Water System/Filtration Operator
  • Water Resources Coordinator
  • Water Treatment Operator
  • Water Quality Supervisor
  • Public Works Certified Operator
  • General Manager
  • Utility Person
  • Project Engineer
  • Water Operations Manager
  • Facility Operator Grade 1-3
  • Finance Technician Part Time
  • Water Quality Staff Engineer
  • Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee
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 November edition to the Section office.  


Sincerely, 
Kyle Kihs
Executive Director