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President's Column Scott R. Chiples CWS-V MPRA The Source The Newsletter of the Water Quality Association of Wisconsin One S. Pinckney Street, Suite 504, Madison, WI 53703 Phone: (608) 244-8460 ext. 303 Fax: (608) 244-9030 Volume 3, 2010 President’s Column Hello Members, I would like to invite & remind you that our WQAW Annual WQAW Convention Convention is in Appleton on September 10th & 11th, and it is September 10 & 11, 2010 Radisson Paper Valley Hotel a blend of fun and information. Appleton, WI Room Rates start at $94 We start Friday with the WQAW Golf Outing at the beautiful Reservations: (800) 333-3333 Butte des Morts Country Club, and I promise, you will not be www.RadissonPaperValley.com disappointed. E-Newsletter To receive The Source newsletter via Later that evening at our banquet we honor one our most email please request your copy : knowledgeable members on treating well water, Glenn Gruett, [email protected] for his lifetime commitment to the water treatment industry. Saturday after our annual meeting, we have Joe Harrison from In This Issue WQA discussing the Battelle Study findings on the effects of From the President……………. Pg. 1 hard water. He will be followed by Bob DuPont, Alliance of Lifetime Achievement Award….Pg 2 Regulatory Coordination, (formerly with WI Department of Commerce) discussing requirements of licensing & WQAW Membership Ballot……Pg 3 consequences. (WQAW is also a member of the Alliance!) Convention Schedule of Events Pg. 4 & 5 Convention Registration……….Pg. 6 I think your time will be well spent attending this year’s WQA Exam Sign-Up……………Pg. 7 meeting. After all this is, “your WQAW”, plan to attend and share your needs and concerns with the board. Table Top Exhibits………...……Pg. 8 Capitol Group Election Update .Pg. 9-11 It’s another election year. The Capitol Group has information in WQAW Board of Directors…….Pg. 12 this newsletter to remind you of important dates to vote and candidate information to help you make your voting decision. Hope to see you in Appleton! Scott R. Chiples CWS-V MPRA Culligan Water Conditioning - La Crosse Ph: (608) 781-2500 Email: [email protected] The Source Page 2 Glenn Gruett to be honored with WQAW’s Lifetime Achievement Award The WQAW Board of Directors has named Glenn Gruett, founder and CEO of Water-Right, as the recipient of the WQAW 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award. Glenn will be presented the award during the Sept. 10th banquet at the WQAW Convention at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, Wis. Glenn Gruett started his business in treating problem water using silica crystals called zeolite. In 1963, he incorporated the business under the name of Water-Right, Inc. and continued specializing in problem water areas. Business expanded through plumbers, well drillers, and water treatment professionals who primarily worked in rural water areas of the country. Education was the foundation of the business, teaching and training dealers about water. During the 80’s, two significant changes had taken place. Glenn’s sons, Kurt, Greg and Guy, had joined the company and an opportunity arose to purchase Arizona Minerals, a zeolite manufacturer. Glenn, not shying away from the risk, purchased the plant and Mineral-Right, and the ensuing company was formed. Today, Mineral-Right is the sole producer of Crystal-Right media which is distributed throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and even into Russia. Again, as the company grew and with the sons support, new products were developed. Glenn was instrumental in the development of the Sanitizer Series, the only self-sanitizing water conditioner. Business grew dramatically after its introduction. The business at this point had taken on a true family nature, and with Glenn still a driving force, Water-Right purchased two companies in the early 2000’s. Clean Water Testing, a state certified lab and Water Watch, an inspection service company, became Water-Right owned subsidiaries which greatly expanded Water-Right’s water testing capability. Ever the educator, Glenn continues to work with Water-Right in conducting water treatment seminars throughout the U.S. Some other past accomplishments include: Pilot (flies company twin engine Cessna) Worked closely with WI DNR conducting seminars, and worked on the development of the original Wisconsin Water Treatment Hand Book Taught classes for Chinese, Japanese, and was the only US delegate to the first water symposium at the University of Moscow Patient advocate to the Food and Drug Administration in Washington Even today, Glenn is still very active in all aspects of the family businesses, especially Mineral-Right, the media manufacturer. In 2008, Glenn was given a special honor by the National Water Quality Association and received the Ray Cross Award. This award is given to individuals “whose pioneer spirit and unwavering commitment made a noticeable difference in the water treatment industry”. Though Glenn has stepped back from the business, he never intends to fully retire. Personal time is spent with his wife, Linda, at the cottage. He enjoys snowmobiling, fishing, downhill skiing and remote control airplanes. Glenn has three sons, Kurt, Greg and Guy in business with him, and daughter, Gretchen, who is a school teacher and also enjoys spending time with his 10 grandchildren. Water Quality Association Éy j|ávÉÇá|Ç 2010 Official Call & Notice According to the WQAW By-Laws, there shall be an annual meeting of the association each year. The year the annual Membership Meeting will be 8:30am on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, WI. The WQAW Board of Directors recommends the following nominees to be elected to serve on the WQAW Board of Directors, serving a three-year term. The official election will take place during the Membership Meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please take a moment to complete the ballot and fax to: (608) 244-9030 by Wed. Sept. 8, 2010. Nominated to serve 3 year term for 2009 – 2012: Don Meredith, Culligan Water Conditioning, Union Grove, WI Rick Jerzak, Pentair Water, Milwaukee, WI Alan Mast, Mast Water Technology & Hellenbrand Water Conditioners, Waunakee Bob Richter, Water Doctors, Waukesha, WI _____________________________ write in candidate All nominees must be current WQAW members _____________________________ write in candidate and must have agreed to serve in the position. Member Name ___________________________________ (one ballot per member) (Your name here) Fax this form back to (608) 244-9030 by Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Reminders Golf at Butte des Morts Country Club in Appleton, WI on Friday, Sept. 11th. Please sign up by Fri., August 27th by returning your registration form or by calling Cheryl at (608) 244-8460 ext. 303. Reserve your hotel room for the WQAW Convention. Rooms are being held at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton for $94 for a standard room. Request the ‘Water Quality Association of WI’ rate before rooms cut off on August 2th . Call the Radisson at (800) 333-3333 for reservations! Water Quality Association of Wisconsin One S. Pinckney Street, Suite 504 Madison, WI 53703 Phone: (608) 244-8460 ext. 303 Email: [email protected] Website: www.wqaw.com Water Quality Association Éy j|ávÉÇá|Ç 2010 WQAW Convention Schedule of Events Location: Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton, WI Friday, September 10, 2010 9:00 am Golf Tournament Registration at Butte des Morts Country Club 2:00 pm Registration Desk - Opens at Radisson Paper Valley 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Table Top Exhibit Set-Up 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Table Top Exhibits Open and Reception 6:30 pm Dinner with Lifetime Achievement and Awards Ceremony Saturday, September 11, 2010 7:00 am – 8:00 am Exhibit Hall Open 7:00 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet for registered attendees 8:00 am – 8:30 am WQAW Membership Meeting 8:30 am – 9:30 am Seminar #1 - Soft Water Benefits #1 – The Battelle Study. One hour presentation by Joe Harrison, on behalf of the Water Quality Association, will discuss the research and results of the “Benefits of Removal of Water Hardness from a Water Supply” study completed by the Battelle Memorial Institute. The result shows the water softener to be one of the very highest energy-saving and best ‘green’ technology appliances that a homeowner can own. 9:30 am – 9:45 am Break 9:45 am – 10:45 am Seminar #2 - Soft Water Benefits #2. One hour presentation by Joe Harrison, on behalf of the Water Quality Association, will discuss three more industry studies and results including: WQRF sponsored ongoing “Investigation of the Enhancement of Performance of Laundry Detergents, Dishwashing Detergents, and Fabric Softeners by the Use of Soft Water’, which finding show water hardness is as significant as detergent dosages, and water temperature in laundry and dishwashing cleaning. Another industry study includes the relationship between water softeners and onsite septic tank systems and shares some breakthrough revelations that may lead to win-win resolutions for the water quality and septic tank industry. The last study is the Physical Water Treatment including current information on physical water treatment and the status of getting an ANSI accredited performance standards for testing and certification of physical water treatment devices. 10:45 am – 11:00 am Break 1 of 2 Water Quality Association Éy j|ávÉÇá|Ç 2010 WQAW Convention - continued Schedule of Events Location: Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton, WI 11:00 am – Noon Seminar #3 - Wisconsin Licensing Requirements. One hour presentation by Bob DuPont, Alliance of Regulatory Coordination, will discuss requirements and consequences for licensed: plumbers; building contractors; dwelling contractors; and electricians. Attendees will learn where to find laws and administrative rules; describe work that will be needed by licensed electricians and understand the differences between individual and business licenses.
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