The August PNWS-AWWA Section E-newsletter

August 2022 E-Newsletter

Issue #144

Fall Committee and Subsection Officer Training and Trustee Meeting

In-Person at Sunriver Resort, September 28-30

Join us this September for our annual volunteer training for committee and subsection volunteers!

This years meeting will be held at Sunriver Resort in Bend, Oregon, September 28 - 30. Find out what being an officer of a section committee or subsection entails: what are your responsibilities as an officer and what tools are available to you to keep our members engaged, informed and excited about our association!

We kick off the training with a reception and dinner Wednesday evening. Training will be all day Thursday and we will conclude with our Fall Trustee Meeting, Friday morning.

Reserve your hotel room prior to August 29 to guarantee your discounted room rate.

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PNWS Member Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro

The Highest Mountain in Africa

After eight months of training, recently retired Brian St. Clair joined his brother on an expedition of a lifetime: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa.

After over 30 hours of travel time Brian and his brother joined a group of 8 others from around the world and began their ascent. The climb required 46 support staff all experienced porters. The porters carried all the supplies for the climb including water which they had to purify prior to drinking.

Sporting his Inland Empire Subsection beanie the entire climb, Brian and his fellow climbers made the 60 mile trek and were able to pose at the summit.

Kicking off your retirement with a trip like this begs the question how do you "top" this?

Diversity Member Inclusion Demographics Survey

Survey Closes September 2

AWWA members know that when you join or renew your membership with AWWA you are asked some voluntary demographic information.

The PNWS Diversity Member and Inclusion Sub-Committee is looking for some additional voluntary data on our members to help plan for recruiting and retention of our members.

The survey takes just five minutes and will help us identify areas of improvement to promote an inclusive environment where all members feel welcome. Participants who complete the survey prior to September 2nd will be entered in a raffle.

The 2021 survey results can be found on the Diversity & Inclusion tab on the Member Engagement Committee page.

Take the Survey Now >

AWWA's Water Infrastructure Conference Comes to Portland September 11-14

Registration is Now Open

Learn about water infrastructure issues and discuss solutions to these challenges, including the latest cost-effective strategies to manage aging infrastructure, control water loss, protect critical infrastructure, and finance capital projects and operation and maintenance activities.

To Find Out More and to Register>

2022-2023 PNWS Mentorship Program Accepting Applications

Would you like to participate in the PNWS Mentorship Program?

Are you looking for a mentor to talk to about your career or to provide feedback regarding your career path? Do you want to share your experience with others?

As Ronald Reagan said, “Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation.” This is the goal of the PNWS Mentorship Program, to provide a program that allows the sharing of knowledge to help others achieve their goals or to create the path towards their goal.

The fifth year of the PNWS Mentorship program will kick-off this Fall! The program involves a commitment of 5-6 meetings over a period of 6 months. You will meet with your mentor/protégé and develop a relationship with a fellow AWWA member to network and gain invaluable leadership skills. The application is available online, due October 7^th, and mentor/protégé pairs will be matched in late October 2022.

If you are interested in being a Mentor or a Protégé please click the appropriate link below to apply.

If you have questions or want to learn more about the program contact Kyle Wong.

I Want to Be A Mentor Click Here>

I Want to Be A Protégé (I'm looking for a mentor) Click Here>

Inland Empire Subsection's No Water No Beer

Genus Brewing - August 19

Join the Inland Empire Subsection for their annual No Water No Beer event at Genus Brewing in Spokane Valley on Friday, August 19 from 5:30 - 10.

Your $30 registration includes two drink tickets and dinner. Enjoy the silent auction, all proceeds go to scholarships in the water industry and Water For People.