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Region IV Chair
Steven King Black & Veatch Corp.
Region IV Vice Chair
Daniel E. Glaser [email protected]
Region IV Treasurer Kenneth J. Broome
MWH Americas, Inc. [email protected]
Region IV Secretary/Newsletter
Paul E. Smith City of Tarpon Springs
Region IV Past Chair
Emilie A. Moore Tetra Tech
Administrative Committee
Nestor Murray Arcadis
Technical & Education Committee
Tim English, Chair Reiss Engineering
Michael J Condran, Vice Chair
GHD Services, Inc. [email protected]
Utility Committee
Johna John, Chair City of Oldsmar
Russell Ferlita, Vice Chair City of Dunedin
Public Affairs Committee Tim Smith, Chair
CDM Smith [email protected]
Kris Samples, Vice Chair McKim & Creed
Message from the Chair By Steven King
July….already?! Time really is flying by! As you know our region is jammed full of events, all designed to spread the word about our awesome industry. With a record number of 31 Region Sponsors we are able to put on a record number of events! Be on the lookout for our emails and advertisements, check the website for calendar updates, etc. Also did you know the Florida Section AWWA is on Facebook? Search FSAWWA and join the group. As always there are many opportunities for participation in 2017, either in attendance at our events or as a volunteer, let me know if you want to help out. Additionally, we are always looking for newcomers on our board, with 2018 right around the corner there are usually opportunities open for additional participation. Six months to go to close out a record & awesome 2017. Let’s make it the best Summer/Fall season ever. Email me at [email protected] if you want to talk or get more involved – See you soon! P.S. Don’t forget our Water For People Fundraiser on July 25th, our Annual Membership Appreciation (baseball event) on August 12th and tons more!
Summer 2017 Volume 11, Issue 9
REGION IV
NEWSLETTER
Interested in becoming more active in Region IV? Contact:
Region IV Chair Steven King Black & Veatch Corp. 813.281.0032 [email protected]
Operators/Maintenance Committee Andrew Greenbaum, Chair
Tampa Bay Water [email protected]
Steve Soltau, Vice Chair Pinellas County Utilities
Manufacturers/ Associates Committee Richard S. Ratcliffe, Chair
American Flow Control [email protected]
Kevin Stine, Vice Chair Sigma Corp
Young Professionals Committee
Jordon Walker, Chair Kimley Horn & Associates
Neil Coffman, Vice Chair MWH
Water For People Committee Hillary Weber, Chair Hillsborough County
Johna John, Vice Chair City of Oldsmar
Model Water Tower Competition Committee Shelby Hughes, Chair
Kimley- Horn & Associates [email protected]
Kris Samples, Vice Chair McKim & Creed
Annual Golf Charity Event Committee
Ron Parker, Chair Black & Veatch
Nicole Thomas, Vice Chair Tampa Bay Water
Membership Committee Dave Slonena, Chair
Becky Cook, Vice Chair Pinellas County
USF Student Chapter Committee
Arpita Meher, Chair University of South Florida
Sarah Ecker, Vice Chair Kimley-Horn
2017 Best Tasting Drinking Water Contest
By Nick Makris, Best Tasting Water Competition Committee Chair
Colleagues and friends gathered on a beautiful “spring” day as the
judging table was packed with anonymously numbered water glasses.
The samples were carefully judged on taste, color and odor by a panel
of pros in their respective water and environmental fields. A catered
al fresco lunch was enjoyed as the final tally of the points were
carefully tabulated. As everyone anxiously awaited, each of the
contestants knew that they would have to be on top of their game if
they were to take home the coveted trophy.
The winner was announced… the 2017 Region IV Best Tasting Drinking
Water title goes to…. the City of Wildwood!
Another successful event, this year’s Region IV event was well
represented with a very talented field of competition. A total of 25
water supply utilities competed with at least one utility from each of
our seven-county area. Feature events like these give all the
participating utilities the recognition they deserve by reminding us
how every day these utilities deliver safe and high quality water to
their customers. Extended gratitude goes out to Citrus County
Utilities, the defending champs and this year’s gracious hosts who
provided tables/chairs and much needed transportation options.
Also, the City of Crystal River pitched in to provide a unique option
with a free trolley ride to the event.
Thanks to all participating utilities for all that you do and for taking the
time to join us at this year’s event.
This year we had a distinguished panel of speakers and judges
including: Joyce Palmer, Crystal River Refuge Manager; Ken Cheek,
Citrus County Utility Director; Ed Call, Crystal River Waterfront
Manager; Cindy Zhang-Torres, Florida Department of Environmental
Protection – Southwest District Office; Richard Owen, Executive
Director – Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority; Mark
Green Springs & Environmental Flows Section Manager; and Mandi
Rice, Assistant Executive Director at the Southwest Florida Water
Management District. Thanks to you all!
Extra special thanks is due our generous event sponsors including
Chris Kuzler with King Engineering and Michael Cammarata with
Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc., both who were
instrumental coordinating their respective company's sponsorship. As
always, thanks to all our great regional sponsors for providing support
needed for this and many other events throughout the year. Last but
not least, events like this would not be possible without the collective
efforts of our volunteers. I am constantly reminded during our many
events/workshops/conferences, which are made possible by the
active involvement of our sponsors and all my fellow talented and
dedicated friends in Region IV.
Youth Education Committee Andre Dieffenthaller, Chair
Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. [email protected]
Chris Kuzler, Vice Chair
King Engineering [email protected]
Water Management District Liaison
Nick Makris, Chair Southwest Florida Water Management District
Gwen Washington, Vice Chair Pasco County Utilities
Taste Test Competition Committee
Nick Makris, Vice Chair Southwest Florida Water Management District
Pam London-Exner Veolia Water NA
Special Events Committee Laurel Smith, Chair
University of South Florida [email protected]
Nestor Murray
Arcadis [email protected]
Webmaster Bina Nayak
Pinellas County [email protected]
VACANT POSITIONS
Administration Committee Vice Chair
Of course, the day was made complete by the event setting: The
Three Sisters Springs complex, which is part of the Crystal River
National Wildlife Refuge. Established in 1983, the refuge preserves
important aquifer fed spring havens in Kings Bay, which provide
critical habitat for the manatee populations that migrate here each
winter. This unique refuge preserves the last unspoiled and
undeveloped spring habitat in Kings Bay, which forms the headwaters
of the Crystal River.
Congratulations again to Wildwood!
A short video of some of the event’s highlights can be found at the
Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Water Matters Blog
here:
http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/blog/entry.php?blogPRIid=188
March 10 – Winter Luncheon – Effective Regional Water Management – An
Approach to Solutions and Funding (Speaker: Mandi Rice, P.E., Assistant
Executive Director, Southwest Florida Water Management District)
Region IV’s Winter luncheon on March 10th was held at Brio Tuscan Grille in Tampa and
attended by approximately 55 professionals. Ms. Mandi Rice from the Southwest Florida
Water Management District discussed the a brief history of the Water Management District,
covered several areas that the District regulates, funds, co-funds, and various aspect of
long-term planning that the District must do yearly. The feedback was very positive and
Ms. Rice did a great job responding to a broad range of topics from the District’s
perspective.
March 25 – Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Cross Bayou Cleanup
On March 25th around ten AWWA volunteers joined Keep Pinellas Beautiful for a Spring
Cleanup of a small area of the Cross Bayou. There were over 100 people in attendance and
we provided lunch for all of the volunteers and staff. While we don’t know the total weight,
there was at least an entire junk-truck filled with garbage and more they had to come back
for. Thanks to Nestor Murray for setting it up and doing all the cooking, it was great!
March 28 – USF Student Presentation – Career Opportunities in utilities and Public
Works (Paul Smith, P.E., City of Tarpon Springs)
On March 28th Paul Smith was the guest speaker at a USF AWWA Student Chapter
meeting. Paul Smith covered career opportunities in utilities and public works. The purpose
of this presentation is to explore meaningful career opportunities in public service, to
include utilities operations and public works functions. The audience for this topic includes
students at all levels and majors, faculty, and anyone wishing to better understand the type
of careers and the nature of work associated with public utilities and public works. The
discussion was very well received and appreciated, Paul did a great job in keeping the
student’s attention. Thanks Paul.
March 29 – Region IV / Region X Joint Seminar – Emergency Operations for Utility
Systems Lessons Learned (Multiple Speakers, Sarasota County Government
Complex)
On March 29th Regions IV and X held a joint seminar on Emergency Operations. The
seminar featured two speakers from Region IV (Jack Thornburgh, Veolia; Kevin Becotte,
Pinellas County Utilities); and three from Region X (Edward McCrane Jr., Sarasota County
Emergency Management; Mark Simpson, Manatee County Utilities; and Kevin Morris,
Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority). There were approximately 36
people in attendance, lunch was provided, the speakers did a great job describing their
lessons learned and the attendee feedback was also fantastic. We will definitely plan another
joint Regional Event soon.
Florida Section American Water Works Association
Region IV Charity Golf Tournament
October 6, 2017
MARK YOUR CALENDARS, the twelfth annual Region IV charity golf tournament is
scheduled for Friday, October 6, 2017. This year’s event will be played on the South Course at
Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club in Pasco
County. Danish spreads and coffee are
provided during registration and after golf
a barbecue lunch buffet that includes
grilled barbecue chicken and smoked
barbecue pulled pork with baked beans,
coleslaw, mac & cheese, rolls, and fruit
cobbler.
The schedule for this year’s tournament
opens with registration at 7:30 AM, a
shotgun start at 8:30 AM, lunch around
1:30 PM, and prizes and awards following
lunch. Prizes for this year’s event includes team prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (three flights),
2 long drive holes for men and women, one par 3 $10,000 hole in one prize, par 3 closest to the
pin prizes, putting contest, a mystery game, registration and door prizes, one grand prize, and a
lot of fun and socializing.
Golf registration will be sent out in early August 2017. If you are a Region IV sponsor your
sponsorship automatically includes one
foursome (if you sign up) and special
recognition at the tournament. It’s not too
early to start organizing your team.
Proceeds from the event help sponsor the
Likins Scholarship Fund and Water for
People.
For more information please contact Ron
Parker at 813.207.7940 or
Hope to see you at this year’s event.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 SPONSORS WHO MAKE THE FOLLOWING EVENTS POSSIBLE.
Please check out our list of sponsors on the last page of the newsletter.
DATE EVENT LOCATION
June 28 Membership-1st year members event Tampa Area
July 21 Board Meeting Pinellas County
July 25 Half Day Seminar Tampa Area
July 25 Water for People Event Tampa Area
August TBD Summer Luncheon Seminar Tampa Area
August 12 General Membership Baseball Social Clearwater
August TBD YP Webinar/Social Tampa Area
September TBD Fall Luncheon Seminar Tampa Area
September 22 Board Meeting GHD
September TBD Pinellas County Career Fair Pinellas county
October 6 Annual Golf Charity Event Lake Jovita
October TBD USF Student Presentation USF Campus
October 11 Oktoberfest, Lagerheads Palm Harbor Tampa Area
November 3 Board Meeting Tarpon Springs
November 4 Model Water Tower Competition Tampa Area
November TBD Regional Sponsor Appreciation Event Tampa Area
November TBD Great American Teach In Tampa Area
November 26-30 FSAWWA Fall Conference Orlando
December TBD Winter Luncheon Seminar Tampa Area
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS
Please mark your calendar and come volunteer for the 10th Annual Model Water Tower
Competition. Family and friends are welcome!
Date: November 4, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: TBD
Contact: Shelby Hughes
