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2015 “The Many Hats We Wear!” Is the Theme of the 2015 Annual Conference & Exhibition for Public Water and Wastewater Systems 2015 “The Many Hats We Wear!” is the theme of the 2015 Annual Conference & Exhibition for public water and wastewater systems. This is the largest water and wastewater conference in Mid- America. Sponsored by the Kansas Rural Water Association with the cooperation of participating agencies, this conference offers a robust technical program, 331 exhibits, outstanding speakers, great food and top notch entertainment. Register early and save $25. This conference is an experience you should not miss. It’s March 24 - 26 at the Century II Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? REGISTRATION Everyone is welcome – city council members, mayors, Early registration is encouraged. Register for the operators, clerks, managers, bookkeepers, RWD board preconference sessions on the reverse side of the members, administrators, industry and government registration form. Registration forms are at the back of officials, sanitarians and plumbers! In 2014, registrants this booklet. Save $25 with early registration postmarked totaled 2,237 people from 320 cities and 192 rural water or called in by March 10. systems. Meal tickets should be specified with early registration. ATES OCATION Registration name badges are required to attend D & L sessions, exhibits or meal functions. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, March 24 - 26 Operator and Clerk credits (water and wastewater Century II Convention Center, Wichita, Kansas certification) are posted for each session.Verification forms will be in each operator’s packet. Check the box at the top of the registration form for operator credit. The certification exam set on Thursday, 3/26 at 1:30 p.m. in Hyatt Ballroom E. See page 37 for details. Registration forms are printed on page 56. Make additional copies if necessary. Return registration forms with payment to: KRWA, PO Box 226, Seneca, KS 66538. Or, you may register online at www.krwa.net and pay by credit card. Questions? Call 785-336-3760. 32 THE KANSAS LIFELINE March 2015 CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE TUESDAY, MARCH 24 10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (p. 44) 7:00 a.m. KRWA 5K-KRWA run/walk (p. 36) Noon: Luncheon – Century II, Special Guest: 7:30 a.m. Registration Opens – Connecting Lobby, Century II, Dr. Peter Grevatt, US EPA, Washington, DC (p. 34) Hospitality – beverages, rolls 1:30 p.m. Spouse Program – depart Century II by bus for tour – 8:30 a.m. Spring Golf Tourney – Rolling Hills Golf Club Wichita Art Museum, Nifty Nut House, (pay $75, see registration form) Spice Merchant Company (p. 43) 9:00 a.m. Attorneys’ Forum (for attorneys only, p. 38) 1:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (p. 45) 9:00 a.m. Preconference Sessions – Water & Wastewater 2:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (p. 46) Infrastructure Design & Engineer Training (p. 38) 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (p. 47) 9:30 a.m Other preconference sessions begin (pp. 39-42) 5:00 p.m. Social in EXPO Hall Noon: Lunch (a Mexican feast!); purchase meals on registration form 6:30 p.m. Awards Banquet, Awards Presentations, Entertainment: The musical comedy – Route 66 (p.51) 1:00 p.m. Preconference sessions reconvene 4:00 p.m. EXPO Hall opens – 331 booths (p. 48) THURSDAY, MARCH 26 6:30 p.m. “Chow & Chat and other Fun Stuff Like That” – barbecue, social, games, $10,000 in prizes (p. 33); purchase ticket 7:30 a.m.- EXPO Hall opens – pancakes & more by Chris Cakes for $15 on registration form (p. 56) in EXPO Hall – breakfast closes at 9:00 a.m. Purchase ticket on registration form 8:00 a.m. Annual Meeting of KRWA Membership, Room 209A WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 9:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (p. 49) 7:30 a.m. Registration Opens – Connecting Lobby, Century II, 10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (p. 50) Hospitality – beverages, rolls and fruit Noon: Luncheon – Century II, Special Guest: 8:30 a.m. Opening Session – Concert Hall; Keynote: Tracy Streeter, Director, Kansas Water Office (p. 34) Jen Sharp, The Many Hats We Wear! (p. 43) 1:30 p.m. Certification Exam, Water & Wastewater 10:00 a.m. EXPO Hall Opens Small Systems, Classes I - IV, Hyatt Ballroom E (p. 37) TUESDAY EVENING “CHOW & CHAT AND OTHER FUN STUFF LIKE THAT” BBQ, GAMES, SOCIAL & $10,000 IN PRIZES! has a chance to win one of the ten Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $500 VISA gift cards. There’s another Century II Convention Center stage-full of great prizes for those who place their game tickets in the Those attending the KRWA conference are not going to drawings. There is no charge for beer find a more fun evening in Wichita than the 2015 “Chow & or wine but Convention Center policy Chat” opening night welcome party. It’s complete with requires cash for other alcohol. great food, a terrific social, a carnival, and the band, King Midas & The Mufflers, playing in the background. There This year’s menu again has great are 30+ games, including large midway trailers, a casino, barbecue, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, dessert a photo booth, laser skeet shoot, and more. For those and beverages. And there will be other beverage stops for who have the stomach for a bit all tastes. It’s one big party – complete with a carnival of a thrill, we’re bringing in The midway inside Century II. Viper amusement ride. Do you This is the third year for the appearance of King Midas & want your fortune told? See The Mufflers band. They are incredible musicians. King the palm reader. Want your Midas specializes in oldies – songs of the 50s, 60s and face drawn? See one of the 70s. These guys rock! The band will be playing favorite caricaturists. Want to win selections for listening and dancing in Exhibition Hall. prizes? Take part in the Play the games, rack up the tickets and enter them for games. The ticket price is only the prize drawings. Prize drawings begin promptly at 9:45 $15 for an evening of food and p.m.; winners must be present. Purchase your ticket for fun. And anyone who attends only $15 on the registration form. THE KANSAS LIFELINE March 2015 33 WHAT THIS CONFERENCE OFFERS SPECIAL GUESTS 9 preconference sessions on Tuesday, March 24; early Peter Grevatt registration is required. See pages 38 to 42. 48 concurrent sessions, Wednesday and Thursday. Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water U.S. Environmental Protection Agency See page 38 and beyond for these sessions. (Wednesday noon luncheon) 331 exhibits in EXPO Hall with the latest in products eter Grevatt is the Director of the and services. See pages 48 for the floor plan. POffice of Ground Water and Drinking Attorneys’ Forum – for lawyers only, seeking to learn Water. The Office of Ground Water and more and exchange information. Invite your city or water Drinking Water in collaboration with states, tribes and its system attorney. See page 38. many stakeholders, is responsible for safeguarding America’s drinking water. “Chow & Chat and Other Fun Stuff Like That” – it’s He is responsible for the development and implementation of the “one-of-a-kind” conference opener. Food and social, national drinking water standards, oversight and funding of games, The Viper, the amazing King Midas and the state drinking water programs and the implementation of Mufflers band and more than $10,000 in prizes. “Chow & source water protection and underground injection control Chat” is available for a nominal fee of $15. See page 33. programs. Opening Session & Keynote – Jen Sharp – “The Many Previously Peter served as the Director of the Office of Hats We Wear”. See page 43. Children’s Health Protection. Peter received his M.S. and Ph.D Special Guests – Dr. Peter Grevatt, Director, Office of degrees in Basic Medical Sciences from New York University Ground Water and Drinking Water, US EPA, Washington; Medical Center and earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology Tracy Streeter, Director, Kansas Water Office. See page 34. from Earlham College. Best Tasting Water Contest, WaterPAC Raffle, page 37. Dr. Grevatt will discuss the critical role that small system drinking water professionals play in the health of their Awards Banquet and Entertainment – recognition of communities. He will also discuss approaches to funding Kansas’ Best Operators, Managers and Administrators. drinking water projects through the Drinking Water State Then it’s the rollicking musical, “Route 66” in Little Theatre Revolving Fund and practical opportunities that can help small See page 51. systems with capacity challenges. He will also provide a Spouse Program – Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., depart regulatory update on EPA’s drinking water program, and the Century II by coach bus following the noon luncheon to the important role that source water protection plays in providing Wichita Art Museum, then to the Nifty Nut House and Spice safe drinking water. Merchant. See page 43. Spouses pay regular registration fee and for meals. Ticket must be requested to reserve seat Tracy Streeter on coach bus. Director, Kansas Water Office Operator Certification Exam – the certification exam (Thursday noon luncheon) will be given for Small System (SS) and Class I - IV Water racy Streeter is Director of the Kansas and Wastewater, Thursday afternoon. Be in Ballroom E at TWater Office, the State’s water planning 1:30, March 26. Refresher courses on Tuesday and and coordination agency. Tracy will address Thursday. See page 37 for information on obtaining an the Thursday, 3/26, noon luncheon. exam application form. Tracy was appointed Director of the Water Office by Annual Membership Meeting – Thursday, March 26 at Governor Sebelius in 2004. He previously served as 8:00 a.m. in Room 209A. Executive Director of the State Conservation Commission. Spring Golf Tourney – Tuesday, March 24 at the Rolling Tracy has 28 years of experience working with Kansas water resources.
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