NW Oregon Subsection AWWA 2015 Annual Report

OFFICERS

Chandra Hingston President

Jimmy Whynot Vice President

Andrew Nishihara Treasurer

Kelsey VandeBergh Secretary

Elizabeth Edgar Officer – Elect

Doug Priest Immediate Past President

2015 Annual Report

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Table of Contents

Officer Contact Information ...... 3 Committee Chair Contact Information ...... 4 Subsection Goals for 2016...... 5 Subsection President Affiliation Agreement...... 6 Subsection Officers Conflict of Interest Forms ...... 7 Bank Certificate of Authority ...... 12 Profit/Loss Statement ...... 13 Cash Receipts & Expenses Summary Report ...... 14 Balance Sheet – Year 2015...... 15 Annual Allotment Request ...... 16 Meeting Minutes ...... 17 2016 Proposed Subsection Meetings Schedule ...... 33 2016 Proposed Subsection Events ...... 34 2015 Subsection Events ...... 35 2015 Event Attachments ...... 36

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Officer Contact Information

Chandra Hingston, President Joint Water Commission 150 E Main St Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-615-6692 [email protected]

Jim Whynot, Vice President Kelsey VandeBergh, Secretary City of Gladstone AECOM 525 Portland Ave. 111 SW Columbia, Suite #1500 Gladstone, OR 97027 Portland, OR 97201 503-656-7957 503-948-7212 [email protected] [email protected]

Andrew Nishihara, Treasurer Elizabeth Edgar, Incoming Officer MWH Americas Black and Veatch Corporation 806 SW Broadway, Ste. 200 5885 Meadows Road, Suite 700 Portland, OR 97205 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 503-220-5432 503-443-4470 [email protected] [email protected]

Subsection Officer Elections are held annually in November. Officer terms are from June 1st to May 31st. In-coming Secretary assumes his/her duties at the Subsection’s June meeting.

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Committee Chair Contact Information

Activities Committee Gerry Arredondo City of Salem Salem, Oregon 503-589-2193 [email protected]

Education Committee Water for People Committee

Don Lovas Vanessa Calderon City of Salem City of Gresham

Salem, Oregon Gresham, Oregon 503-589-2193 503-618-2180 [email protected] [email protected]

Membership Committee Waterworks School Committee Chandra Hingston Bill Richmond Joint Water Commission Tualatin Valley Water District Hillsboro, OR Beaverton, Oregon 503-615-6692 503 -848-3072 [email protected] [email protected]

Safety Committee Website Committee Mike Jacobs Andrew Nishihara

Tualatin Valley Water District MWH Americas Beaverton, Oregon Portland, Oregon

503 -848-3048 503-220-5432 [email protected] [email protected]

Scholarship Committee Young Professionals Committee Jason Branstetter Kelsey VandeBergh City of Gresham AECOM Gresham, Oregon Portland, OR 97201 503-618-2516 503-948-7212 [email protected] [email protected]

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NW Oregon Subsection Goals 2016

1. Communication  Seek ways to improve communication between the Section and NW OR  Notify Subsection members of meeting and training information offered by both the Subsection and the Section  Provide industry career information to membership  Increase Subsection officer and committee chair communication through specific partnerships  Notify Subsection members of training opportunities and events occurring outside the Subsection  Invite students to attend monthly meetings and introduce them to the other members

2. Finances  Continue to strengthen financial procedures  Maintain spending within a set budget  Help the committees to find new ways to bring in revenue

3. Future  Continue to support scholarships when finances allow  Involve students in Subsection meetings and activities

4. Training  Provide training for both new and continuing officers as they transition into new positions  Put into use the new position description sheets created in 2015 for all the officer positions and committee chair positions  Encourage all officers and committee chairs to attend the Winter SAC training  Provide affordable training for members

5. Integration of Members:  New members receive free lunch at their first meeting  Retired Subsection members and students are welcome and receive free lunch at monthly meetings  New members and students will be introduced at Subsection Meetings

6. Leadership  Committee Chairs and Officers meet at least once per year . Fall Budget Meeting: create a new Spending and Work Plan  NW OR Officers meet at least once per quarter

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Subsection President Affiliation Agreement

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Officer Conflict of Interest Forms

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Bank Certificate of Authority

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Profit/Loss Statement

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Cash Receipts and Expenses

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Balance Sheet – Year 2015

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2015 Meeting Minutes

January 15, 2015 – City of West Linn

Introductions: Doug

 Doug Priest, City of Salem – President  Chandra Hingston, JWC – Vice President  Jim Whynot, City of West Linn – Treasurer  Jennifer Garbely, MSA – Secretary (Absent)  Andrew Nishihara, MWH – Incoming Officer

President’s Message: Doug

 Welcome and introductions  Thank you to the City of West Linn for hosting.  Thanks to Jim Whynot and his crew for organizing.  A big thank you to Frank Ray at EJ for helping to pay for the lunch!  Thanks as well to Tauscher and Daughter for the catering.

Vice President’s Report (Future Meetings): Chandra

 February – City of Tigard for Top Ops and Field Innovations  March – City of Salem for Best Tasting Water

Treasurer’s Report: Jim

 Balance is $25,323.13

Committee Reports:

 Waterworks School – Chair Jason Branstetter, City of Gresham: No report  Membership – Chair Chandra Hingston, JWC: No report  Safety – Chair Mike Jacobs, TVWD: No report  Activities – Chair Gerald Arredondo, City of Salem: Top Ops and Field Innovations in Feb, BTW in March, looking for tapping teams to compete for the Subsection.  Education – Chair Don Lovas, City of Salem: working on an event.  Water For People – Chair Vanessa Calderon, City of Gresham: WFP Gala March 7th.  Scholarship – Chair Betty Johnson, Clackamas River Water: No report  Young Professionals – Chair Elizabeth Edgar, Sunrise Water Authority: Jan 22nd there will be a social at the Rialto Pool Room where Black & Veatch will present about the Dam II Towers.  Website – Andrew Nishihara, MWH: No report

Business: Doug

 Vote to approve the updated Bylaws and Policies and Procedures documents for the Subsection. Doug explained the major changes: the removal of language about an annual membership fee that we did away with, the inclusion of member vs. non-member pricing, and the restructuring of officer positions so that the incoming officer serves as Secretary first rather than Treasurer.

o 1st motion – DJ Ezell (Rivergrove) o 2nd motion – Rick Ezell (Rivergrove) o All in favor – I’s

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o Any opposed – none o Discussion – none o The motion to approve was passed.

Special Announcements:

 Joint Section Water Quality and PIO training on March 5th: Strategic Communication for Water Quality Issues. Located in Vancouver 9am – 4pm.  9th Annual WFP Gala at the Red Rose Ballroom March 7th.  Doug mentioned the holiday party refund letter that was sent out with the last meeting announcement. If you did not get any food at the party and would like a refund, please contact one of your Subsection officers.  Gerald Arredondo held a 50/50 raffle to raise money for the Activities Committee. Dan Applebee (City of Hillsboro) won the raffle and graciously donated his half back to the fund. $43 was raised.  Students in attendance: o Chris Norton o Tina Cichy o Emily Davis o Ian Eglitis o Ashley Holmgren o Carina Zevely o Brian Fine o All of these students (with the exception of Brian) are in need of internships! Please support our students and reach out to them if you’d like to offer positions.

Door Prize: Jim Shaver (Pace Engineers) won a $25 Home Depot gift card.

Today’s Program: Meter Madness

 We had 8 participants this year! Thanks to Dan Applebee (CO Hillsboro), Ty Rada (Sunrise WA), Ian Kennedy (CO Hillsboro), David Schmidt (TVWD), Ashley Holmgren (CCC), Emily Davis (CCC), Sinclair Burr (MSA), and Zach Swartzendruber (MSA) for competing!  2nd place: Sinclair Burr with a time of 1 minute and 16 seconds.  1st place: Zach Swartzendruber at 1 minute and 11 seconds.  Congratulations to our winners and to all the competitors!

February 19, 2015 – City of Tigard

Introductions: Doug

 Doug Priest, City of Salem – President  Chandra Hingston, JWC – Vice President  Jim Whynot, City of West Linn – Treasurer  Jennifer Garbely, MSA – Secretary  Andrew Nishihara, MWH – Incoming Officer

President’s Message: Doug

 Welcome  Thank you to the City of Tigard for hosting the meeting.  Thanks to Jennifer Jo for organization.  Thanks to Alexin Labs for catering lunch.

Vice President’s Report (Future Meetings): Chandra

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 March – City of Salem – Best Tasting Water  April – North Clackamas County Water – Contaminants of Emerging Concern.

Treasurer’s Report: Jim

 Balance is $19,541.38

Committee Reports: Doug –

 Activities – Chair Gerald Arredondo, City of Salem: Zach Swartzendruber took first place in Meter Madness. Bottles are available for “Best Tasting Water”  Education – Chair Don Lovas, City of Salem: 3 trainings planned for the year with the first one scheduled for March 16th - a pump training class  Water For People – Chair Vanessa Calderon, City of Gresham: Tickets are still available for the Gala on March 7th  Young Professionals – Chair Elizabeth Edgar, Sunrise Water Authority: Ridgewood Reservoir Tour scheduled for March 27th. Happy Hour Networking scheduled for April 16th location TBD

Business: Doug

 By-laws were approved at the Winter Trustee meeting.  New Sub-Section logo introduced at Winter Trustee meeting.  Open nominations for vacant incoming secretary, position to start in June.

Special Announcements:

 9th Annual Water for People Gala – March 7th at the Red Rose Ballroom.  Pump and Pipeline Hydraulics Workshop – March 16th.  Excellence in Engineering Awards – Deadline for nominations February 27th. Winners will be announced at the Section conference.  Women in Leadership Portland Symposium – April 16th in Vancouver.  Strategic Communication for Water Quality Issues Training March 5th.

Door Prizes: Special thank you to Frank Ray with EJ for providing door prizes

 Winners: Judy Ranton, Rick Ezell, and Jennifer Garbely

Today’s Program: Top Ops and Field Innovations

 David Spencer with JWC presented his Load Cell Adapter for Field Innovations

March 19, 2015 – City of Salem

Introductions: Doug

President’s Message: Doug

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 Welcome  Thank you to the City of Salem for hosting the meeting.  Thanks to City of Salem for organization.  Thanks to Sassy Onion for catering.  Thanks to Ferguson NW for helping to sponsor this lunch.

Vice President’s Report (Future Meetings): Chandra

 April – North Clackamas County Water – Contaminants of Emerging Concern.  May – No meeting due to conference.  June - TBD

Treasurer’s Report: Jim

 Balance is $20,215.13

Committee Reports: Doug –

 Waterworks School – Chair Jason Branstetter, City of Gresham  Membership – Chair Chandra Hingston, JWC: No report  Safety – Chair Mike Jacobs, TVWD  Activities – Chair Gerald Arredondo, City of Salem: This year at ACE there will be a demo of a two man team for Hydrant Rodeo.  Education – Chair Don Lovas, City of Salem: Successful pump training in Hillsboro this month and is planning a couple more trainings for the year.  Water For People – Chair Vanessa Calderon, City of Gresham: The Gala was a great success, but not sure how much we made.  Scholarship – Chair Betty Johnson, Clackamas River Water NA  Young Professionals – Chair Elizabeth Edgar, Sunrise Water Authority: Recognize a Young Professional for the Pioneer Award, applications are due March 20th. Ridgewood View Reservoir Tour is scheduled for March 27th.  Website – Andrew Nishihara, MWH NA

Business: Doug

 Open nominations for vacant incoming secretary, position to start in June. I will ask for nominations. If there are none then we will announce Kelsey VandeBergh from AECOM as the incoming secretary starting in June.  No nominations were received, the membership votes and Kelsey VandeBergh with AECOM will be the incoming secretary.

Special Announcements

 Women in Leadership Portland Symposium – April 16th in Vancouver.  Small System Operator Training to Achieve/Maintain Compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. - May 15th at Tualatin Valley Water District. See PNWS website for registration details.  Waterworks Short School will be June 16th thru June 18th. It will be on the website soon as well as registration through Constant Contact.  Special guest in attendance is Dan Kegley from the City of Spokane  Students in attendance: NA

Door Prize: $25 Home Depot Gift Card and two PNWS shirts

 Steve Wendell

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 Chandra Hingston  Joshua Gator Beck

 50/50 Raffle for the support of the Activities Committee: Winner Dan Kegley donated the money back to the cause. Funds raised $52

Today’s Program: Best Tasting Water Contest

 Thank you to all who participated today in the Best Tasting Water Contest, there were a total of six entries and three judges.  1st Place – McMinnville Water & Light  2nd Place – City of Salem  3rd Place – Oak Lodge Water District  Judges: Dorothy Ezell, Dan Kegley, and Kristin Young

April 16, 2015 – North Clackamas County Water Commission

Introductions: Chandra

 Doug Priest, City of Salem – President (out sick)  Chandra Hingston, JWC – Vice President  Jim Whynot, City of West Linn – Treasurer  Jennifer Garbely, MSA – Secretary  Andrew Nishihara, MWH – Incoming officer as Treasurer  Kelsey VandeBergh, AECOM – Incoming officer as Secretary

President’s Message: Chandra (Doug out sick)

 Welcome  Thank you to the NCCWC for hosting the meeting.  Thanks to Alan Schacht and Crew for organization.

Vice President’s Report (Future Meetings): Chandra

 May – No meeting due to conference.  June – City of Wilsonville – GIS Hazardous Spill Prevention

Treasurer’s Report: Jim

 Balance is $21,373.41

Committee Reports: Chandra

 Waterworks School – Chair Jason Branstetter, City of Gresham: Registration is open, event June 16th to 18th  Membership – Chair Chandra Hingston, JWC NA  Safety – Chair Mike Jacobs, TVWD NA  Activities – Chair Gerald Arredondo, City of Salem: Congrats to McMinnville Water and Light for winning best tasting water, 50/50 raffle to support the activities committee  Education – Chair Don Lovas, City of Salem NA  Water For People – Chair Vanessa Calderon, City of Gresham NA  Scholarship – Chair Betty Johnson, Clackamas River Water NA

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 Young Professionals – Chair Elizabeth Edgar, Sunrise Water Authority: Happy Hour at Rock Bottom Brewery on April 23rd 5:30 to 7:30  Website – Andrew Nishihara, MWH

Business: Chandra

 Policies and Procedure changes will be listed on the website. Significant changes are member and non-member pricing and process used if or when an officer resigns. These changes will require a motion and a vote by the membership at a future meeting most likely June.

Special Announcements: Chandra

 Women in Leadership Portland Symposium – April 16th in Vancouver.  Small System Operator Training to Achieve/Maintain Compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. - May 15th at Tualatin Valley Water District. This training is free and offers CEU’s.  Waterworks Short School will be June 16th thru June 18th. On the web site and registration is open through constant contact.  PNWS Conference in Bellevue – April 29th to May 1st. Online registration closed yesterday at 5pm but onsite registration will open Tuesday April 28th at 3pm at the convention center.  Students in attendance: 8  50/50 Raffle: Shane Wyer won $13 and Activities Fund $13

 Door Prize: Philip Endicott ($25 Gift Card)

Today’s Program: Contaminants of Emerging Concern – Sheree Stewart with Oregon DEQ.

June 18, 2015 – City of Wilsonville

Introductions: Chandra

 Chandra Hingston, JWC – President  Jim Whynot, City of West Linn – Vice President  Andrew Nishihara, MWH – Treasurer  Kelsey VandeBergh, AECOM – Secretary  Doug Priest, City of Salem – Past President

President’s Message: Chandra

 Welcome  Thank you to the City of Wilsonville & Veolia for hosting the meeting today.  Thanks to Mike Greene, Jason LaBree and crew for organization.  Thanks to Country Grains for catering.

Vice President’s Report (Future Meetings): Jimmy

 July – TVWD, Safety + Wellness  August – Carlton, Retirees/WFP Closest to Pin  Sept – City of Gresham - TBD

Treasurer’s Report: Andrew

 Balance is $27,242.92

Committee Reports: Chandra

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 Waterworks School – Chair Jason Branstetter, City of Gresham: In session now  Membership – Chair Chandra Hingston, JWC: Meeting tomorrow  Safety – Chair Mike Jacobs, TVWD (Not here)  Activities – Chair Gerald Arredondo, City of Salem (Not here)  Education – Chair Don Lovas, City of Salem (Not here)  Water For People – Chair Vanessa Calderon, City of Gresham (Not here): WFP Golf – 7/24 – Registration Open, WFP W4W – 8/28 – Registration Open – Plum Hill – WFP +YP  Scholarship – Chair Betty Johnson, Clackamas River Water (Not here)  Young Professionals – Chair Elizabeth Edgar, Sunrise Water Authority: July 10th Tour of Willamette Plant – Presented by Jenn Minton, Jude Grounds, Mike Greene  Website – Andrew Nishihara, MWH: Added Wine 4 Water, Subsection golf tournament

Business: Chandra

 Changes made to the Policies and Procedures document to do with member vs. non-member pricing and the process used when an officer resigns from a position. I hope you’ve all had a chance to read the changes because we’d like to vote on them today. Does anyone have questions or want to discuss the changes?  Motioned Elizabeth Edgar, Seconded DJ Ezell o I move that the changes in the Policies and Procedures document be accepted by the membership. o (Is the motion seconded?) o It is moved and seconded that the changes to the document be accepted. Those in favor of the motion say aye. Those opposed to the motion say no. o The Ayes have it

Special Announcements: Chandra

 Brenda Lenox Chair for AWWA National  The Subsection WWS is happening now. Today is the last day.  22nd annual Golf Tournament in Gresham will be on Fri July 24th  Wine for Water will be Fri August 28th in Gaston, OR  The NW OR Subsection has made the decision to partner with PNCWA for their Operator’s Conference this year. The conference will take place in November at Spirit Mountain Casino and will offer 2 CEUs in both drinking water and wastewater. There will be more information as the planning gets under way and the date approaches.  Internship opportunity: Jason LaBree–Paid internship for Water Distribution Labor at the City of Wilsonville  Students in attendance: o Dustin Metz – CCC o Julie Anderson – Santa Clara

Door Prizes:

 $25 gift card to Home Depot from Subsection (Del Caley)  2 Mug/Golf Gift set from EJ ( John Aho & Dustin Metz)

Today’s Program: GIS Spill Prevention – Kim Swan (Clackamas River Water Providers)

July 16, 2015 – Tualatin Valley Water District

Introductions: Chandra

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President’s Message: Chandra

 Welcome  Thank you to TVWD for hosting the meeting today.  Thanks to Krista Fullan for organization.  Thanks to TVWD Staff – Building and Grounds for setup and catering

Vice President’s Report (Future Meetings): Jimmy

 August – City of Carlton – Closest to Pin - Retirees  September – City of Gresham

Treasurer’s Report: Andrew

 Balance is $22,869.93

Committee Reports: Chandra

 Waterworks School – Chair Jason Branstetter, City of Gresham: Attendance this year was down by about 20-25%, but still made estimated profit of ~$3,600 due to strong vendor support.  Membership – Chair Chandra Hingston, JWC  Safety – Chair Mike Jacobs, TVWD: Winter Safety School – Dec 8th/9th  Activities – Chair Gerald Arredondo, City of Salem  Education – Chair Don Lovas, City of Salem  Water For People – Chair Vanessa Calderon, City of Gresham  Scholarship – Chair Betty Johnson, Clackamas River Water  Young Professionals – Chair Elizabeth Edgar, Sunrise Water Authority: Tour of WWTP last week ~ 40 attendees, YP Picnic August 13th @ Laurelhurst park - Looking for sponsors, Wine 4 Water @ Plum Hill - August 28th, Week Night Water Walks  Website – Andrew Nishihara, MWH

Business: Chandra

 The meeting next month in Carlton will be the annual retiree appreciation event. Please let the officers know of any retirees in your organization who would like to be recognized at the meeting.  In order to streamline the posting of Constant Contact events and avoid confusion and extra fees, the officers would like to appoint one person as the point of contact for creating events in the system – Elizabeth Edgar  At the Subsection officers meeting Tuesday morning there was a discussion about the upcoming holiday party. We are hoping to hold it at Scouters Mountain again this year, but it will likely be the last year we’re able to do that as it was sold to Metro. If we need to move to a new location, there will be a lot more expense involved. We’re trying to come up with ideas to help us cover the cost of this well-loved event. We’d like you to be thinking about this too. It may be that we need to increase the cost to attend the event by another $5, but at this point we’re in the discussion phase.

Special Announcements: Chandra

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 22nd annual Golf Tournament in Gresham will be on Fri July 24th. I got word this morning that there is still plenty of space in the tournament for anyone who wants to sign up. Currently ~70 golfers registered  ASR Workshop Aug 5th in Hillsboro. $75 registration before the 29th when it goes up to $100. Earn 0.6 CEUs for Oregon License, lunch included.  Wine for Water will be Fri August 28th in Gaston, OR  We are looking for people who are interested in presenting a water treatment or water distribution topic at the Oregon Operator’s Conference this November.  Students in attendance: o Julie Anderson – City of Gresham – Santa Clara University o Marian Jamieson– City of Hillsboro – Oregon State University

Door Prizes:

 AWWA Subsection – Starbucks Gift Card  Care Partners – Book: Being Mortal  Free Geek – Gift Card  Providence – Gift Set  Moda – Yoga Mat  Reliant Behavioral Health – AMEX Gift Card  WHA – Cook Book  Advantis – Visa Gift Card  Costco – Cinetopia Tickets  Energy Trust – Power Timer  Energy Trust – Power Timer  TechniArt – Light Bulbs/Shower Head  G&L Acupuncture & Wellness – 15 Min Massage  United Healthcare – Wellness Kit

Today’s Program: Wellness and Sustainability Fair

August 20, 2015 – City of Carlton

Introductions: Chandra

President’s Message: Chandra

 Welcome  Thanks to City of Carlton for hosting the meeting today.  Thanks to Bryan Burnham for organizing it.  Thanks also to Carlton Corners for catering.  Thanks to HD Waterworks and Clow Hydrants- Brandon Anderson & Bill Keuhl for providing the food

Vice President’s Report (Future Meetings): Jimmy

 September – City of Gresham - TBD

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 October – City of Lake Oswego – TBD  November – Hillsboro  December – Christmas Party

Treasurer’s Report: Andrew

 Balance is $23, 416.83

Committee Reports: Chandra

 Waterworks School – Chair Jason Branstetter, City of Gresham  Membership – Chair Chandra Hingston, JWC  Safety – Chair Mike Jacobs, TVWD  Activities – Chair Gerald Arredondo, City of Salem  Education – Chair Don Lovas, City of Salem  Water For People – Chair Vanessa Calderon, City of Gresham  Scholarship – Chair Betty Johnson, Clackamas River Water  Young Professionals – Chair Elizabeth Edgar, Sunrise Water Authority: BBQ at Laurelhurst - Sponsor: Century West. Sept 3 – Lake Oswego tour – 25 people limit  Website – Andrew Nishihara, MWH

New Business: Chandra

 We’re in the planning stages for our 2015 budget meeting that will be held in October. We should have the draft budget for the membership to look over in November. Vote at December Party.

Special Announcements: Chandra

 The 5th annual Wine for Water event will be Fri August 28th in Gaston, OR  Tualatin River Watershed Festival: August 29th 11am to 3pm Jackson Bottom Wetlands  YP Event: Lake Oswego/Tigard water system tour Sept 3rd  The Oregon Operator’s Conference is being held in November at Spirit Mountain Casino. It will cover topics in drinking water treatment and distribution as well as wastewater. If you’re interested in presenting please contact one of the officers.  Students in attendance: o Dustin – WET Program at Clackamas Community College o Christine Baker- Black + Veatch - Oregon State Engineering o Molly – Carlton – Masters in Public Administration

Door Prize: Brian Monnin - $25 Starbucks gift card

Today’s Program:  Retirees Appreciation o Jerry Arnold (West Slope Water District) retired in May. o Chuck Kingston (JWC/City of Hillsboro) retired last month.

 WFP Closest to the Pin Contest o Closest to the Pin winner: Jeff Wright 31’8.5” o Amount raised for WFP: $45

September 17, 2015 – City of Gresham

Introductions: Chandra

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President’s Message: Chandra

 Welcome  Thanks to the City of Gresham – Silas, Bonnie, Robin and Crew for hosting the meeting today.  Thanks to Darren Anderson from Ferguson and Brian Ginter (MSA) for organizing and paying for lunch.  Thanks also to Buster’s BBQ for catering.

Vice President’s Report (Future Meetings): Jimmy

 October –Lake Oswego  November – City of Hillsboro  December – Holiday Party

Treasurer’s Report: Andrew

 Balance is approx. $23,000

Committee Reports: Chandra

 Waterworks School – Chair Jason Branstetter, City of Gresham o Bill Richmond o Committee meeting upcoming  Membership – Chair Chandra Hingston, JWC  Safety – Chair Mike Jacobs, TVWD  Activities – Chair Gerald Arredondo, City of Salem o Top ops prep  Education – Chair Don Lovas, City of Salem o CCC- Winter safety school Dec 8-9th 1.2 CEUs o Oregon Operators conference Nov 16-18th 2.0 CEUs  Water For People – Chair Vanessa Calderon, City of Gresham  Scholarship – Chair Betty Johnson, Clackamas River Water  Young Professionals – Chair Elizabeth Edgar, Sunrise Water Authority o YP Summit o Meet & greet with student chapters  Website – Andrew Nishihara, MWH

New Business

 This year’s budget meeting will be held on October 21st. We will have the draft budget for the membership to look over in November. Then we will vote on the budget at the December meeting.

Special Announcements

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 The Oregon Operator Conference will be November 16th to 18th. It will cover topics in drinking water treatment and distribution as well as wastewater. Attendees can earn up to 2 CEUs.  The holiday party is right around the corner – Dec 18th. We’ll be doing a picture slideshow like we’ve done in past years. If you have photos from AWWA events or water projects that you’d like to share, please submit them to Kelsey.  The subsection officers met last week and discussed the December holiday party. Due to the increasing costs for this event, the fact that Scouter’s Mountain has been sold to Metro, and the extremely tight fit in Golda’s Kitchen, we’ve decided to move the party to the Monarch Hotel and Conference Center in Clackamas. This will be a big change for us, but the facility looks nice and is convenient, affordable and roomy.

 Students in attendance: o Dustin – looking for water job - CCC o Ian – interning at Wilsonville – CCC o Angel Castro – MSA Cecop – OSU

Door Prize: $25 Gift card

Today’s Program: Cedarville Pump Station Project

October 15, 2015 – City of Lake Oswego

Introductions: Chandra

President’s Message: Chandra

 Welcome  Thanks to the City of Lake Oswego for hosting the meeting today.  Thanks to Lake Oswego and Kari Duncan for organizing it.  Thanks also to Chipotle for catering.

Vice President’s Report (Future Meetings): Jimmy

 November – City of Hillsboro – Regulatory Update  December – Holliday Party @ The Monarch  January – West Linn – Meter Madness

Treasurer’s Report: Andrew

 Balance is $23,412.10

Committee Reports: Chandra

 Waterworks School – Chair Bill Richmond, TVWD: Meeting Next Tuesday @ Clackamas Community College  Membership – Chair Chandra Hingston, JWC  Safety – Chair Mike Jacobs, TVWD

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 Activities – Chair Gerald Arredondo, City of Salem: Meter Madness has started, get your meter at the AWWA Website under Annual Conferences>Meter Madness  Education – Chair Don Lovas, City of Salem  Water For People – Chair Vanessa Calderon, Bonneville Power Admin: Planning future events  Scholarship – Chair Betty Johnson, Clackamas River Water  Young Professionals – Chair Elizabeth Edgar, Black and Veatch: YP Food Bank Night – Nov. 12th – Still looking for Volunteers, 1st Annual YP Summit – Nov. 6th  Website – Andrew Nishihara, MWH

New Business: Chandra

 We are having our annual budget meeting on October 21st (next Wed) in West Linn. We hope that all our committee chairs will be able to make the meeting this year.  We have emailed a link to the Member Update Form and have some copies with us as well. If you’ve changed jobs or addresses over the last year, please fill out a form and update your information with us.

Special Announcements: Chandra

 The Oregon Operator Conference will be November 16th to 18th. It will cover topics in drinking water treatment and distribution as well as wastewater. Attendees can earn up to 2 CEUs. We still have space for vendors and are looking for sponsorships. Please see me if you’re interested.  The Cascade to Coast Subsection is hosting a Basic Waterworks Course at Linn-Benton Community College, October 28th. It will be worth 0.6 CEUs. You can find more information and register by visiting the Cascade to Coast page on the PNWS website.  Wheels for Water event will be this Saturday Oct 17th. It’s held at the LeMay Car Museum in Tacoma, WA. – South Sound Subsection  The holiday party is right around the corner – Dec 18th. It will be at the Monarch Hotel and Conference Center this year. We’ll be doing a picture slideshow like we’ve done in past years. If you have photos from AWWA events or water projects that you’d like to share, please submit them to Kelsey. We also plan to have our regular food drive and a children’s toy drive too. Please plan to bring some non-perishable food and a new, unwrapped toy to the party!  Students in attendance: o Josh Gatorbeck – PCC student

Door Prizes:  $25 Regal Cinema GC – Robin Pederson  Hat & Mug (2x) from EJ (thanks Frank Ray) – John Aho & Justin Luce

Today’s Program: Lake Oswego Treatment Plant Construction Update with Kari Duncan & Katy Fulton

November 19, 2015 – City of Hillsboro

Introductions: Chandra

 Chandra Hingston, JWC – President  Jim Whynot, West Linn – Vice President  Andrew Nishihara, MWH – Treasurer  Kelsey VandeBergh, AECOM – Secretary  Doug Priest, City of Salem – Past President

President’s Message: Chandra

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 Welcome  Thanks to the City of Hillsboro for hosting the meeting today.  Thanks to Carrie Dale, Sophia Hobet, and all the other distribution staff members for organizing it.  Thanks also to Maggie’s Buns for catering.  Thanked Doug for his service as a subsection officer over the past four plus years. Gave him a gift and the boot!

Vice President’s Report (Future Meetings): Jimmy

 December – Holiday Party – Monarch – Dec 18th  January – West Linn – Meter Madness

Treasurer’s Report: Andrew

 Balance is $24,040.23

Committee Reports: Chandra

 Waterworks School – Chair Bill Richmond, TVWD: WWS – 3rd week of June  Membership – Chair Chandra Hingston, JWC  Safety – Chair Mike Jacobs, TVWD  Activities – Chair Gerald Arredondo, City of Salem: Meter Madness – January Meeting, Top Ops/Gimmicks & Gadgets coming up soon  Education – Chair Don Lovas, City of Salem: Training @ City of Salem – Thurs. Feb 9th - $45 includes lunch – 5 CEUs – limited to 25 people  Water For People – Chair Vanessa Calderon, Bonneville Power Admin.  Scholarship – Chair Betty Johnson, Clackamas River Water  Young Professionals – Chair Elizabeth Edgar, Black and Veatch: Held section YP Summit – 92 attendees, volunteer event happened at the OR Food Bank, Dec 11th YPs/PSU student mixer  Website – Andrew Nishihara, MWH

Old Business: Chandra

 The Member Update Form is on the website. Please update your information with us if you’ve had any changes in your contact information over the last year.  The Oregon Operator Conference took place this week (Mon – Wed). There were about 100 people there. Thanks to everyone who presented and to all those who attended for CEUs. This was something new for our subsection, and we appreciate the support!  Please submit any AWWA or water-related photos that you’d like to share at the holiday party to Kelsey.  Also don’t forget to bring non-perishable foods and new, unwrapped toys to the holiday party for our food and toy drives. The Oregon Food Bank website has a list of foods they most want. A few ideas are shelf stable milk, cooking oil, and whole grains.

New Business: Chandra

 We had our annual budget meeting on Oct 21. The officers and committee chairs put together a preliminary budget that we’d like to vote on at the holiday party in December. Please find the budget online and have a look at it. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns and be ready to vote next month.  Please sign up in advance to attend the holiday party this year. A constant contact link was sent out today with the meeting reminder. It will help us to accurately plan the party, and if you sign up before the 4th it will save you some money.

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 It’s time to vote for our new subsection officer! At this time we’d like to take any nominations from the floor. The officers would like to nominate Elizabeth Edgar (from Black and Veatch) as our incoming officer: Elizabeth was voted in as new incoming officer for subsection!

Special Announcements: Chandra

 Just a reminder that section ballots have been sent out. If you received one, please help to choose the future leaders of our Pacific Northwest Section and submit your ballots by Dec 30.  Thursday December 10th the Lower Columbia Subsection is having an Emergency Preparedness workshop in Camas, WA. See the AWWA website for more details.  Communication training on Feb 18th  Students in attendance: none  50/50 winner - $30 to Dave Davis

Door Prize: $25 Regal Entertainment GC – Jim Whynot

Today’s Program: Regulatory Update with Dave Leland, Manager – Drinking Water Services  971-673-0415 – [email protected]

December 18, 2015 – Monarch Hotel and Conference Center

Introductions: Chandra

 Chandra Hingston, JWC – President  Jim Whynot, City of Gladstone – Vice President  Andrew Nishihara, MWH – Treasurer  Kelsey VandeBergh, AECOM – Secretary  Doug Priest, City of Salem – Past President

President’s Message: Chandra

 Welcome to the Monarch! Thanks Monarch Catering!  Thanks to Sunrise Water for helping to set this meeting up and for organizing the subsection door prizes. A special thanks to Dan Fraijo and his staff.  Thank you to all those who brought donations of food and toys!

Vice President’s Report (Future Meetings): Jimmy

 January – West Linn  February – TBD

Treasurer’s Report: Andrew

 Balance is $24,292.23

Committee Reports: Chandra

 Activities – Chair Gerald Arredondo, City of Salem o Meter madness @ West Linn – Meters available o 50/50 Raffle  Education – Chair Don Lovas, City of Salem o Meter Training Class  Water For People – Chair Vanessa Calderon, Bonneville Power Admin.

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o Water for People Gala- March 5th

Old Business

 2016 Budget: We need to have a vote - no questions o All in favor – 2016 budget passed!

Special Announcements

 Jan 4th section conference registration opens – Boise ID  Students in attendance: o Jeremy Boger – CCC – Wet program o Emily Davis – CCC – 2nd year

Door Prizes: Many gifts to be handed out. Thank you to all of you who brought door prizes!

Gifts from Vendors and Companies

Company Gift

Century West $50 GC Home Depot

A&A Drilling 2 x $100, 6 x $50 Cash

Brooke Products $50 GC Home Depot

PACE Blazers Tickets

American $50 GC Cabela's

AECOM $50 x 2 GC McMenamins

MSA 2 x $100, 2 x $50 Cash

McWane Ductile 2 x Summer Sausage & Cheese Box

EJ Gift Bag

Today’s Program: Holiday Party 2015!

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2016 Proposed Subsection Meeting Schedule

Subsection Meeting – Top Ops & Field Subsection Meeting – Meter Madness Competition Innovations January 21, 2016 February 18, 2016 Location: West Linn, Oregon Location: Tigard, Oregon Sponsor(s): City of West Linn Sponsor(s): City of Tigard & Alexin Analytical

Subsection Meeting – Best Tasting Water Subsection Meeting – Tapping Competition Competition April 21, 2016 March 17, 2016 Location: TBD Location: Salem, Oregon Sponsor(s): TBD Sponsor(s): City of Salem

Subsection Meeting – Program TBD Subsection Meeting – Wellness & Safety Fair June 16, 2016 July 21, 2016 Location: TBD Location: Tualatin Valley Water District Sponsor(s): TBD Sponsor(s): Tualatin Valley WD & Subsection

Subsection Meeting – Retirees Acknowledgement Subsection Meeting – Program TBD and WFP Closest to Pin Contest September 15, 2016 August 18, 2016 Location: TBD Location: Carlton, Oregon Sponsor(s): TBD Sponsor(s): HD Supply & Clow Hydrants

Subsection Meeting – Program TBD Subsection Meeting – Regulatory Update October 20, 2016 November 17, 2016 Location: TBD Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Sponsor(s): TBD Sponsor(s): City of Hillsboro

Subsection Meeting - Annual Holiday Party December, 2016 (Date TBD) Location: Monarch Hotel and Conference Center Sponsor(s): Sunrise Water Authority, NW Oregon Subsection, and many other vendors, utilities, and consultants.

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2016 Proposed Subsection Events

Education Committee Event – Water For People Event – Water Meters: Testing & Maintenance Annual Gala February 9, 2016 March 5, 2016 Salem, Oregon Oregon City, Oregon Sponsor(s): SENSUS USA & Ferguson Sponsor(s): Various Waterworks Young Professionals Committee Event – Education Committee Event – YP Mixer Basic Waterworks Workshop March, 2016 April, 2016 Location: TBD Oregon coast Sponsor(s): TBD Sponsor(s): TBD Young Professionals Committee Event – Waterworks School Committee Event – NW OR YP Breakfast Annual Short School May, 2016 June 14 - 16, 2016 Boise Conference Clackamas Community College Sponsor(s): TBD Sponsor(s): Various Young Professionals Committee Event – Young Professionals Committee Event – Tour Tour June, 2016 July, 2016 Location: TBD Location: TBD Sponsor(s): TBD Sponsor(s): TBD Water For People Event – Young Professionals Committee Event – Annual Golf Tournament Wine for Water (WFP Fundraiser) July, 2016 August, 2016 Gresham Golf Club Forest Grove, Oregon Sponsor(s): Various Sponsor(s): TBD Young Professionals Committee Event – Safety & Education Committee Event – Annual YP BBQ Winter Safety School August, 2016 December, 2016 Location: TBD Clackamas Community College Sponsor(s): TBD Sponsor(s): Various

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2015 Subsection Events

(See Attachments)

Young Professionals Committee Dam 2 Towers Presentation, Jan 22 Ridgewood View Tour, Mar 27 Rock Bottom Brewery Mixer, Apr 23 Willamette River WTP Tour, Jul 10 YP Annual Summer BBQ, Aug 13 Wine for Water WFP Fundraiser, Aug 28 LO/Tigard WTP and Intake Tour, Sep 3 Oregon Food Bank Volunteer Night, Nov 12

Water for People Committee WFP Annual Gala, Mar 7 WFP Golf Tournament, Jul 24

Education Committee Pump and Pipeline Hydraulics Workshop, Mar 16 Oregon Operator Conference, Nov 16 – 18 Regulatory Update Meeting, Nov 19

Water Works School Committee Annual Short School, Jun 16 – 18

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2015 Event Attachments

(Listed Chronologically)

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Sponsored by the PNWS Northwest Oregon Subsection Education Committee and the City of Hillsboro

Pump and Pipeline Hydraulics Workshop

Monday, March 16, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Doors open at 8:00 for refreshments and coffee. The workshop will include lunch and refreshments Registration fee is $60 for AWWA members, $70 for non-members and after March 9th (class is limited to 40 registrants) Workshop location is at City of Hillsboro Water Department. 390 W. Main Street, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123. Parking is limited, but is available on street and nearby

A five-hour workshop on Pump Operation and Pipeline Hydraulics, the basics of centrifugal pumps, motors, VFD’s, and pump selection. Topics included in the presentation are:  Basic Centrifugal Pump Operation and Selection for upcoming improvement projects  Pump Performance Curves  Pump Affinity Laws  Function and Operation of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)  Variable Speed Pumps – how to select, trouble shoot and maintain

Presenter is Joe Evans, Ph.D, Pump Tech, Inc. 0.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU) Water and Wastewater CEU’s approved thru OESAC (courses 2420 and 2421)

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. 3-day Registration $195 . 3-day Registration with Bull Run Tour $215 . 1-day Registration $115 . 1-day Registration with Bull Run Tour $135 . Student/Retired/Unemployed $80

. Student/Retired/Unemployed $80

Lunch and break time refreshments provided

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VOLUNTEER WITH US AT THE OREGON FOOD BANK

The Northwest Oregon AWWA YPs invites you to join us for a food recovery shift at the Oregon Food Bank!  Food recovery volunteers sort canned and boxed food donations into categories to be sent to food pantries and meal sites.  Physical requirements: o Able to lift 5 pounds o Able to stand for 3 hours o Able to read small print (food labels)  You are not required to bring anything with you, but if you do

feel inclined, here is a *link* to the Oregon Food Bank website where needed/accepted food items are listed

In 2014, OFB distributed 44.2 million pounds of food to hunger-relief agencies!

November 12, 2015 6:00 − 8:30 PM 7900 NE 33rd Drive Portland, OR 97211 Questions? Contact Kysa Cronrath at 503.615.6591 or ([email protected])

To register, follow this link: https:ƒƒofbvolunteers.civicore.comƒindex.php?section=newlndvGroup&action=conditional_loggedln&fwlD=20042

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