June 2023 E-Newsletter
Issue #153
IN THIS ISSUE
Kennewick Conference Wrap-Up

New Section Board of Trustees

Submit Your Abstract for the 2024 Section Conference

ACE23 Last Minute Details

Fall Officer Training

Lower Columbia Subsection Beer for Water

Golf

Training

Job Postings 
2023 Section Conference
Wrap-Up!
It was great to see over 900 people in attendance in Kennewick for our Section Conference May 3-5.

The conference technical program was outstanding as usual. All conference presentations will be uploaded to our Section website shortly. Attendees who track CEUs/PDHs can expect their attendance letters to be emailed by the end of the month.

Don't forget to fill out the post conference survey. Survey results will help us as we begin planning for next years conference in Spokane.

Photos from the conference can be found on our Section's Flickr page.

Our Friday Awards Luncheon had over 500 in attendance as we recognized our outstanding volunteers. Award recipients can be found on our website and look for full coverage of our awards in the summer edition of Water Matters arriving in your mailbox in July.

The conference concluded with a reception for our new Section Chair Dan Sleeth. You can find his incoming chair speech on our website and in the Summer Water Matters.
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Meet Your New Section Board of Trustees
PNWS 2023-2024 Board of Trustees (Back Row Left to Right) Erika Murphy, Libby Barg Bakke, Tonya Reiss, Joel Cary, Chandra Hingston, Jolene Gibson, Jason Canady - Treasurer.

(Front Row Left to Right) Michelle Cheek - Past Chair, Nick Belmont - Chair Elect, Dan Sleeth - Section Chair and James Dean - Association Director
Submit Your Abstract for the 2024 Section Conference
Abstract Window Closes July 31
The abstract window is now open for next years Section Conference May 1-3, 2024 in Spokane, Washington.

The abstract window will close July 31. Abstracts will be selected and speakers contacted in the fall.
Going to ACE23 in Toronto?
Don't Miss These Great Events with Section Members
If you are attending ACE23 in Toronto this year you won't want to miss supporting our fellow Section members as they compete against the industries best in these competitions:

  • Men's and Women's Tapping Teams - Tacoma Water
  • Hydrant Hysteria - City of Hillsboro
  • Meter Challenge and Best Tasting Water - City of Vancouver
  • Top Ops - Skagit PUD

Check the ACE23 daily schedule for times and locations of these competitions. For those not attending ACE23 this year, we will be posting results on the Section Facebook page.

Attendees will be sitting by section at the Monday morning Opening General Session, so look for the PNWS logo and join your friends as we kick off ACE23.

And don't forget to stop by the Hockey Hall of Fame Museum, Sunday June 11 from 6-10pm where you can visit the museum free of charge. Plus, Section members receive a free authentic hockey puck with the AWWA water drop on one side. While we are not offering food and beverages this year, you will be able to enjoy all that the museum offers including photos with the Stanley Cup trophy.
Fall Committee and Subsection Officer Training
Registration Opens in July
Section Committee and Subsection Officers mark your calendar now for our annual training October 4-6 at Campbell's Lake Chelan!

This is the one training a year that provides you with the knowledge and tools to lead your committee and subsection. While the training agenda and registration will not be available until July we can provide you with a basic outline of events:

  • Arrive Wednesday, October 4th in time for a welcome reception and dinner
  • Thursday will be a full day of training
  • Friday we will conclude with our Fall Trustee Meeting wrapping up around noon.
Lower Columbia Subsection Beer for Water 2023
Heathen Brewing - Feral Public House in Vancouver
Join the Lower Columbia Subsection for their annual Beer for Water event at the Heathen Brewing Feral Public House in Vancouver on Friday, June 23.

Your registration includes two drink tickets and delicious food. There will be some exciting raffle prizes, a great atmosphere and a chance to come together in support of Water For People.
Golf Season is Here
If you are a golfer this is the best time of the year, we have a tournament in almost every subsection!




August 18 - Central Washington Subsection Annual Golf Tournament - Yakima, WA


September 8 - Lower Columbia Subsection Golf Tournament

September 22 - King County Subsection Golf Tournament - Auburn, WA
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Training and More Training


September 19-21 - Southern Oregon Water and Wastewater Short School - (registration opens soon)
Job Postings
  • Utility Worker/Sr. Utility Worker
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Machinist
  • Customer Relations Supervisor
  • GIS and Asset Management Administrator
  • Maintenance Worker II - Utilities
  • Water Service Operator in Training
  • Water System Operator
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Water Distribution Worker
  • Field Customer Service Representative
  • Temporary Worker
  • Treatment Technician
  • Maintenance Superintendent
  • Temporary Seasonal Maintenance Worker
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Temporary Sampling Specialist
  • Utility Worker
  • Superintendent
  • Utility Manager
  • Water/Sewer Technician II
  • Operations Supervisor
  • Civil Engineer - Water Engineering
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Utility Worker
  • Water Treatment Plant Operator
  • Field Technician I
  • General Manager
  • Customer Service Representative
That's it for this month! Please send your news or information for inclusion in the July edition to the Section office.

Sincerely,
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Kyle Kihs
Executive Director