Committees

Committees

Advisory Committee Annual Conference Committee Member Services Committee Young Professionals/Student Committee 

 Education and Training Committee Wastewater Treatment Operations Committee Collection Systems Committee Stormwater Committee FOG Committee WEFMAX Planning Committee      

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Advisory Committee

Chairperson: Steve King

Liaison: Spencer Tuell

The Advisory Committee provides additional insight to the AWEA Executive Board.  The committee serves the board by ensuring that decisions are made with the strategic plan in mind.  The committee provides the slate of officers for the next year, as well as the candidate(s) for induction into 5S.

Officer/Director Liaison

The President will serve as the Officer/Director Liaison for the Advisory Committee.

The Past President shall serve as chairman of the Advisory Committee.

Primary Activities

The Advisory Committee shall serve to advise the board in a discretionary manner. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Reviews organizational plans to ensure it is in line with the strategic plan.
2. Provides information from experience and communications with other MAs.
3. Works with the President and Vice President to determine the outline for strategic planning events.
4. Serves as directed by the board in the advisory position.
5. Serves the Association in a policy advisory role. Recommendations shall be presented to the board to be implemented by the respective committees.
6. Meets as often as necessary to nominate the slate of officers and presents the names of the nominees to the board by written report no later than the board meeting at the Annual Conference, and no later than the board meeting immediately preceding the Water Environment Federation Annual Conference for nomination of the Delegate. The committee will strive to nominate at least one newcomer each year, and all nominees shall be capable and willing to serve if asked.
7. Recommends to the board candidates for Water Environment Federation Awards.
8. Advises the board to ensure consistency with the By-Laws of the Association.
9. Reviews proposed policy for conformance with By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation.
10. Reviews changes in Federation By-Laws for incorporation on the Association level, if appropriate.

Annual Conference Committee

Chairperson: Edward Smith 

Co-Chair: Matt Tabor

The purpose of this committee is to plan the Annual Conference, which consists of the technical program, social functions, exhibits, funding and other activities related to the annual conference.

Officer/Director Liaison

The Vice President, as the Committee Chairman, will also serve as the Officer/Director Liaison for the Annual Conference Committee.

Primary Activities

The Vice-President shall chair the committee. The committee shall organize the Annual Conference. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Submits written reports to the board summarizing committee activities.
2. Solicits proposals from venues for hosting the annual conference. Reviews proposals and makes recommendation to the board for proposal acceptance.
3. Develops conference program and schedule, including scheduling WEF representative and keynote speaker, as well as format of opening session.
4. Secures commitments from speakers and communicates with speakers regarding requirements for presentations, such as length and format, hardware and software requirements, etc.
5. Coordinates exhibits.
6. Coordinates social activities including sports, entertainment, and other programs for registrants and guests.
7. Recommends fees for attendees and exhibitors.
8. Maintains records of the conference. Provides summary evaluation of conference activities, including income and expenditures, to the incoming Vice-President.
9. Develops roles for board and Annual Conference Committee.

Member Services Committee

Chairperson:  Susan McCrispin

Liaison: Virgil White

• Scholarships Committee – Caleb Wilson and Tucker Watson, Chairpersons
• Communications – Michael McDonald, Chairperson
• Utility Outreach Planning – Matt Tabor, Chairperson
• Publications – Kimberly Polifka, Chairperson
• Member Recruitment – Susan McCrispin, Chairperson

The purpose of the Member Services Committee is to provide services that enhance the experience of participating in the Association.  The committee shall provide member support and foster communication.

Officer/Director Liaison

The Secretary will serve as the Officer/Director Liaison for this committee.

Primary Activities

The Committee Chairman will recruit committee officers and members as appropriate to carry out the duties of this committee.  Other activities that shall be the responsibility of this committee are as follows:

1. Develops and implements plans to engage water professionals. Develops and implements methods to effectively recognize the achievements of water professionals, businesses, and innovation in the water sector in our state.
2. Oversees the Scholarship Program, including but not limited to, the funds, notification of universities/schools, and recipients of scholarships.  This shall operate as a subcommittee to the Member Services Committee.
3. Provides membership accountability and member recruiting.  This shall operate as a subcommittee to the Member Services Committee.
4. Provides a communications plan and implements internal and external communication tactics for the organization.  Communications shall include but not be limited to email, web presence, social media, publications, etc. Responsible for the AWEA publication content and coordination efforts. This shall operate as a subcommittee to the Member Services Committee.

Young Professionals/Student Committee

Chairperson:  Camille Colter 

Co-Chair:  vacant

Liaison: Virgil White

The purpose of the Young Professionals/Student Committee is to recruit, engage, and retain young professional and student members for the AWEA.

Officer/Director Liaison

The Secretary will serve as the Officer/Director Liaison for this committee.

Primary Activities

The Committee Chairman will recruit committee officers and members as appropriate to carry out the duties of this committee.  Other activities that shall be the responsibility of this committee are as follows:

1. Develops and implements plans to engage young water professionals and students, including collaboration with colleges and universities.
2. Develops and implements methods to effectively recognize the achievements of young water professionals and students in our state.
3. Assists with the Scholarship Program, including but not limited to, the funds, notification of universities/schools, and recipients of scholarships.
4. Organizes YP and student events throughout the year, including at the Annual Conference.

Education and Training Committee

Chairperson:  Jeremy Creel

Liaison:  Robert Tyler

The purpose of the Education and Training Committee is to coordinate and assist in planning seminars or workshops in conjunction with other committees to meet the needs of AWEA and anyone concerned with water quality management.

Officer/Director Liaison

The PWOD will serve as the Officer/Director Liaison for this committee.

Primary Activities

The Committee Chairman will recruit committee officers and members as appropriate to carry out the duties of this committee.  Other activities include the following:

1. Submits written reports to the board summarizing committee activities.
2. Conducts programs and distributes information to the Association and the general public regarding the water environment.
3. Contacts committee chairs routinely to determine needs of the individual committees in educational outreach (e.g., selection of meeting sites and distribution of program announcements).
4. Maintains calendar of events of additional outreach activities (i.e. One Drive Calendar) and provides summary of upcoming events to the board prior to meetings.
5. Oversees and provides internal communication between all committees that provide outreach, education and training, including but not limited to, the Collection System Committee and Wastewater Treatment Operations Committee.
6. Assists the treasurer with collecting data from training events to develop models for generating revenue where desirable, or at minimum, meeting cost neutral objectives.
7. Plans and directs a mid-year technical conference in a dynamic location for outreach.

Wastewater Treatment Operations Committee

Chairpersons: Matt Tabor

Liaison:  Robert Tyler

The purpose of the Wastewater Treatment Operations Committee is to provide information to the membership regarding improvements and current issues in the areas of wastewater treatment and operations.

Officer/Director Liaison

The PWOD will serve as the Officer/Director Liaison for this committee.

Primary Activities

The Committee Chairman will recruit committee officers and members as appropriate to carry out the duties of this committee.  Other activities include the following:

1. Submits written reports to the board summarizing committee activities.
2. Sponsors workshops, conferences, and technical sessions.
3. Coordinates events with the Education and Training Committee Chair.
4. Identifies speakers and topics pertaining to collection systems for use in the annual conference technical program.
5. Sponsors programs for continuing education credits when applicable.
6. Gathers, prepares, and disseminates information through the Member Association.
7. Submits at least one article for publication in The Wave, annually.

Collection Systems Committee

Chairperson:  Vacant 

Liaison:  Robert Tyler

The purpose of the Collection Systems Committee is to provides information to the membership regarding improvements and current issues in the areas of collection systems, such as asset management, sanitary sewer overflows, management, operations, maintenance, etc.

Officer/Director Liaison

The PWOD will serve as the Officer/Director Liaison for this committee.

Primary Activities

The Committee Chairman will recruit committee officers and members as appropriate to carry out the duties of this committee.  Other activities include the following:

1. Submits written reports to the board summarizing committee activities.
2. Sponsors workshops, conferences, and technical sessions.
3. Coordinates events with the Education and Training Committee Chair.
4. Identifies speakers and topics pertaining to collection systems for use in the annual conference technical program.
5. Sponsors programs for continuing education credits when applicable.
6. Gathers, prepares, and disseminates information through the Member Association.
7. Submits at least one article for publication in The Wave, annually.

Stormwater Committee

Committee is Currently Inactive

Recognizing the importance of a broad analysis of the water environment, the Stormwater  Committee was formed to provide information to the AWEA membership regarding current issues related to the watershed and water quality.

Officer/Director Liaison

The PWOD will serve as the Officer/Director Liaison for this committee.

Primary Activities

The Committee Chairman will recruit committee officers and members as appropriate to carry out the duties of this committee.  Other activities include the following:

1. Submits written reports to the board summarizing committee activities.
2. Sponsors workshops, conferences, and technical sessions.
3. Coordinates events with the Education and Training Committee Chair.
4. Identifies speakers and topics pertaining to stormwater issues for use in the annual conference technical program.
5. Sponsors programs for continuing education credits when applicable.
6. Gathers, prepares, and disseminates information through the Member Association.
7. Sets goals and seeks to utilize WEF resources to promote stormwater within the organization.
8. Seeks to partner and collaborates with other organizations regarding stormwater when beneficial to AWEA.
9. Submits at least one article for publication in The Wave, annually.

FOG Committee

Committee is Currently Inactive

The purpose of the FOG Committee is to provide information to the membership regarding improvements and current issues in the areas of FOG.

Officer/Director Liaison

The PWOD will serve as the Officer/Director Liaison for this committee.

Primary Activities

The Committee Chairman will recruit committee officers and members as appropriate to carry out the duties of this committee.  Other activities include the following:

1. Submits written reports to the board summarizing committee activities.
2. Sponsors workshops, conferences, and technical sessions.
3. Coordinates events with the Education and Training Committee Chair.
4. Identifies speakers and topics pertaining to collection systems for use in the annual conference technical program.
5. Sponsors programs for continuing education credits when applicable.
6. Gathers, prepares, and disseminates information through the Member Association.
7. Submits at least one article for publication in The Wave, annually.

WEFMAX Planning Committee

Liaisons: Tina Sheikhzeinoddin & Wes Cardwell

The purpose of the WEFMAX Planning Committee is to plan the WEFMAX event when scheduled for Alabama. The next Alabama WEFMAX is scheduled for 2019 and occurs approximately every 10 years.

Officer/Director Liaison

The WEF Delegate will serve as the Officer/Director Liaison for this committee.

Primary Activities

The Committee Chairman, as appointed by the President, will recruit committee officers and members as appropriate to carry out the duties of this committee.  Other activities include the following:

1. Submits written reports to the board summarizing committee activities.
2. Coordinates the WEFMAX with the appropriate committees, the WEF Delegate and WEF representatives.
3. Identifies speakers and topics pertaining to the WEFMAX.
4. Determines venue and setting for all WEFMAX activities.
5. Develops a budget such that the board does not incur losses.
6. Attends WEFMAX conference calls and disseminates information provided during calls to the board.
7. Attends one WEFMAX event each year prior to hosting for two years.
8. Attends one Leadership training event at WEFTEC.