E-Rumbles
Volume 5, Number 4 April 2, 2009

E-Rumbles, The Electronic Newsletter of RMSAWWA and RMWEA
 

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This is a HUGE issue!  (What a time for my co-editor to go do field work!). Anyway, be sure to look all the way through - there's lots going on in the next couple of months and don't forget about the annual conference in September!
 
RMWEA has joined the 21st Century!  Or at least some small part of it.  Come and check out our new Facebook page!
 
Check out how hard all our committees are working!  There's a ton of local conferences listed below.  Thanks to all the hard-working folks who not only put these on but also make sure that TUs are available for them!
 
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SECTION NEWS 

The RMSAWWA/RMWEA Joint Annual Conference is scheduled for September 13–16, 2009  in Albuquerque .  Thanks to everyone who submitted abstracts!  We received about 170 abstracts, which will provide an exciting and informative technical program.  Exhibitors, registration materials will be on the website in the next few weeks.  Register early to get a prime booth spot.  We look forward to seeing all of our past exhibitors and welcoming newcomers.  Visit the conference webpage at www.rmsawwa.net or www.rmwea.org then click “ANNUAL CONFERENCE” and “Exhibitors.”  The next Conference Planning Committee meeting is scheduled at on April 16, 2009 .  Email Jill.Peterson@ch2m.com for more information.

 
2009 RMSAWWA Award Nominations for outstanding operators and utilities.  Consultants nominate your clients!  Additional information available on the website.  Or contact Karen Burgi.  Deadline is July 1, 2009. 
 
RMWEA is pleased to announce the RMWEA Sustainability Award.  This award recognizes wastewater treatment utlities that embrace the principles of sustainability.  See website for more details  Deadline for this and all RMWEA awards is June 13, 2009.
 
JTAC Luncheon and Presentation:   Thursday, April 23 at 11:30 a.m. - Tour - Lone Tree Creek Water Reuse Facility, see website.
JOIN THE FUN at the Sixth Annual Stikes and Spares for Science Fairs Bowling Tournament May 15 - Lakewood, CO. Prizes galore, food included, costumes encouraged! Information and on-line registration at website.
As a new addition to Rumbles, all water and wastewater utilities, engineering firms, vendors and regulatory agencies are invited to submit historical and/or biographical stories about their representative agency and the part they played in "How The West Was Won". Visit website
LOCAL CONFERENCES AND TRAINING
The 2009 Rocky Mountain Reuse Workshop will be held at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO on Thursday, August 13th. Please submit abstracts by April 13th, 2009. Contact Tanja Rauch-Williams (trauch-williams@carollo.com) or visit  website.
The 5th Annual Trinidad Water Distribution Workshop will be held at the Quality Inn in Trinidad, Colorado on Friday April 24, 2009.  Please check the Calendar or contact Lee Cesario at lee.cesario@denverwater.org. Training units will be issued.  
 
The Third Annual Distribution and Collection Advanced Operator Training Seminar is in Pueblo on Thursday, May 7 Register.  Don't delay!  The seminar is limited to the first 60 registrants.
 
PWO Committee - "Update on Water and Wastewater for Operators" on May 22 at 8 a.m to 4 p.m.  Location is Village Inn in Castle Rock.  Registration.  Contact Barry Boyd at 303.489.6214 for more information.
 
Water Treatment Disinfection Workshop May 27, 2009.  TUs have been approved.  Contact Vicki Jones at jonesv@boulder.gov for more information.  The program is posted on the calendar.
 
MISCELLANEOUS
  
Don't forget AWWA's webcasts.  Two are scheduled for April:  Water Shortages and Trenchless Technology.  Register and/or learn more.
 
It is that time of year again, when the weather starts getting warmer, days longer, and we reflect on those that make our everyday lives just a bit better. Time for annual WEF awards nominations! RMWEA is seeking nominations by June 1; visit website.
  
2009 RMSAWWA Board Nominations - Several positions on the RMSAWWA Board will be open in September 2009. The Nominations Committee is looking for members interested in the following positions: Trustee ( New Mexico ), Trustee (CO, NM or WY), and Assistant Secretary-Treasurer. If you are interested, please contact the committee at Jill.Peterson@ch2m.com.

  

The Rocky Mountain Water and Wastewater Plant Operators School is a consortium of professionals from public and private entities partnering with the University of Colorado College of Engineering to provide continuing education to water and wastewater treatment plant operators. For more information or registration, go to: www.waterwastewater.org.  
 
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Don't forget to check the classified ads and employment opportunities on the websites, www.rmwea.org and www.rmsawwa.net.  All members may use the website postings.
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Please note that any electronic submissions will be acknowledged via a return e-mail. If you do not receive a return e-mail, please call Mary Stahl or Natalie Cannon at 303.987.3443 to discuss.
 
 
 
   
E-Rumbles is a publication of RMSAWWA and RMWEA
Editors: Mary Stahl and Natalie Cannon, mary.stahl@aecom.comnatalie.cannon@aecom.com Committee Chair: Jason Mumm, jay@stepwiseadvisors.com  
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