resident’s Preamble by Paul Orphan, Washoe County · In the coming year NWEA is planning a new strategic planning session to update our strategic plan, there are educational seminars

’d like to take this opportunity to tell the NWEA membership how much I appreciate the privilege of serving as the

2006-2007 President. Eric Leveque did an outstanding job as last year’s President and I hope to continue his good work. Eric agreed to serve a second term as President when

President-Elect Tim Smith moved to Colorado and I’d like to thank him on behalf of the NWEA membership for stepping forward and doing a great job.

This year’s annual conference, held March 22-24 at the Sparks Nugget, was a great success. The conference featured over 160 attendees with 25 Exhibitors; and 11 Operations Training, Technical and Managerial Sessions with over 25 presentations. The Opening Breakfast included Keynote Speaker Wes Eckenfelder, who also gave an afternoon session presentation on nitrogen removal. The Annual Banquet included Keynote Speaker Mohamed Dahab, WEF President-Elect and Professor and Civil Engineering Department Chair at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

New (and continuing) officers elected for the upcoming year are: President-Elect Leslie Long, Secretary Linda Peterson, Past President Eric Leveque, Treasurer Gary Hutchinson, PWO Representative Stephen Long, WEF Director Jim Devlin, WEF Director Elect Rick Warner and our Executive

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Director Donna Bloom.

The conference couldn’t be a success without the efforts of the volunteers that put in a tremendous amount of work. I’d especially like to thank Starlin Jones, Linda Peterson, Jackie Diggle, and Donna Bloom for all the effort they put in to make this year’s conference an outstanding event. I also wanted to thank all the conference speakers, exhibitors and sponsors, without whom the conference would not happen.

In the coming year I would encourage and ask each of you to become involved in some level with NWEA. As a volunteer organization we rely on our membership to perform many functions. There are many committees that need volunteers and there are several key committee chairs that are vacant and need to be filled. Please encourage younger members to become involved and encourage your younger associates to join NWEA and WEF as they are the future of our organization. As a whole, our membership is growing older and it’s very important, if not imperative, that we recruit younger members if WEF and NWEA are to continue to prosper.

In the coming year NWEA is planning a new strategic planning session to update our strategic plan, there are educational seminars being planned and there are many conferences sponsored or cosponsored by WEF, WEFTEC 06 in Dallas in October and the Annual WaterReuse Symposium in Hollywood in September. Please plan on participating in these events.

If you have any questions, comments, concerns or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact me or any of the Executive Board members or committee chairs. We need your help to make this another successful year.

A PUBLICATION OF THE NEVADA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION

by Paul Orphan, Washoe County APRIL 2006 - VOLUME XXVIII

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ATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION NEWS

Silver State Water Environment News is published quarterly as an in for ma tion source for members of the Nevada Water Environment As so ci a tion, a Member Association of the Water Environment Federation. Publication times are January, April, July, and October. Articles, news items, and other materials are welcome and may be directed to:

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Las Vegas, Nevada 89119Phone (702) 938-6030 Fax (702) 938-6060

President Paul Orphan (775) 954-4614 - RenoPresident Elect Leslie Long (702) 633-1259 - Las VegasWEF Director Jim Devlin (702) 894-4551 - Las VegasSecretary Linda Peterson (775) 329-7757 - RenoTreasurer Gary Hutchinson (775) 861-4100 - RenoPast President Starlin Jones (775) 861-4104 - RenoPWO Representative Stephen Long (775) 677-5909 - Reno

Annual Conference Starlin Jones (775) 861-4104 - RenoPaul Orphan (775) 954-4614 - RenoAWWA LiaisonGary Grinnell (702) 258-3909 - Las Vegas AwardsStephen Long (775) 861-4104 - RenoLee Siekerka (702) 732-0448 - Las VegasCircuit Rider ProgramStarlin Jones (775) 861-4104 - RenoLinda Peterson (775) 329-7757 - RenoCommunity College of Southern Nevada Bill Shepherd (702) 450-4417 - Las VegasConstitution & Bylaws Dr. David James (702) 895-1067 Las VegasGovernment AffairsStephen Lacy (702) 878-8010 - Las VegasLynn Orphan (775) 861-4104 - RenoMembershipRobert Brennan (702) 267-2770 - HendersonBrian Newman (775) 857-3330 - RenoNWRA LiaisonJoe Maez (775) 687-4670 - Carson CityProfessional DevelopmentStephen Lacy (702) 878-8010 - Las VegasNorthern Chair - VacantPublications / NewsletterAmy Hoelscher (702) 938-6030 - Las VegasPublic EducationMaria Stosich (702) 792-3711 - Las VegasDave Bruketta (775) 687-4670 - Carson CityReuse Nevada Mike Neher (702) 267-2700 - HendersonDave Bruketta (775) 687-4670 - Carson CitySafety CommitteeRussell Rocha (775) 861-4104 - RenoStrategic Planning OversightJim Devlin (702) 894-4551 - Las VegasEric Leveque (702) 792-3711 - Las VegasStarlin Jones (775) 861-4145 - RenoStudent ActivitiesDr. Jaci Batista (702) 895-1585 - Las VegasDr. Keith Dennett (775) 784-4056 - RenoTri-State Conference Keni Whalen (702) 267-2757 - HendersonEric Leveque (702) 792-3711 - Las VegasRich Leger (702) 267-2719 - HendersonMarcellus Jones (702) 258-3143 - Las VegasUniversity RelationsDr. Jaci Batista (702) 895-1585 - Las VegasMike Brisbin (775) 784-4056 - RenoWater for People Leisa Tucker (702) 822-8557 - Las Vegas [email protected] Association LiaisonMichael Neher (702) 267-2700 - HendersonWeb siteSuey Huey (775) 861-4104 - Reno

ChairmanWilliam Shepherd (702) 450-4417 - Las VegasVice ChairmanHarvey Johnson (775) 832-1289 - Incline VillageProgram AdministratorJohn Solvie (702) 229-6547 - Las VegasBoard Member SupportJennifer McMartin (775) 465-2045 - SmithDiana Silsby (775) 687-9438 - Carson CityBoard Members Steve Cottrell (702) 293-4134 - Boulder CityStarlin Jones (775) 861-4104 - RenoJoe Crim (775) 273-2356 - LovelockAlan Tinney (775) 687-9414 - Carson City

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Water Hydrants and Pipes Painted Purple May Soon be Unavoidable in the Inland Valley

P urple represents recycled water, something the Chino Basin will have

more of in the coming years.

The Recycled Water Groundwater Recharge Program -- started two years ago to combine storm water, recycled water and imported water in seven basins -- is headed to its second phase. Pending approval from the Department of Health Services, the second phase of the program will add six additional basins that would increase the amount of recycled water recharged in the Chino Basin by 11,400 acre-feet.

Using recycled water is crucial to meet the needs of the rapidly growing area the Chino Basin serves, said Kenneth Manning, chief executive officer of the Chino Basin Watermaster.

“Recycled water is consistent. We know we’re going to get it day in and day out and it reduces our reliance on imported water,” Manning said.

At 250 square miles, the Chino Basin stretches from Pomona to Rialto and holds enough water for current needs. But water that is pumped out must be replaced for it to meet future demand.

Speaking at a public hearing on Thursday, Glen Durrington, a local farmer, said he was supportive of the program expansion.

“Recycling water has been going on for hundreds of years,” Durrington said. “People don’t realize it, but it’s good water.”

Andy Campbell of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency said recycled water will meet drinking standards after going through a treatment plant.

Recycled water is also much cheaper, costing between $60 to $80 an acre-foot as compared to the $250 an acre-foot of imported water.

Pumped from Northern California, imported water used in the Chino Basin is also becoming limited and may not be enough for this booming region. Water demands served by the Chino Basin are expected to double by 2025.

Utilizing recycled water, Manning said, would not only save money but it would save energy otherwise used to pump imported water.

“It would take demand away from the Colorado River,” Manning said. “It’s a strategy that’s important for the Western part of the United States.”

The second phase of the program is expected to be completed by 2008.


WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION NEWS

WEF DIRECTOR’S REPORTBy Jim DevlinClean Water Coalition

On April 6th, 7th & 8th, I attended one of the WEFMAX meeting in North Bonneville, WA. along with Leslie Long (NWEA President). The meetings are held annually and their purpose is twofold. First, it is a chance for the Member Association officers to interact with WEF staff and learn about the Federation and vice versa. It is also an opportunity for the individual MA’s to learn about each other and how they go about business. At the North Bonneville WEFMAX meeting there were representatives from Alaska, Arizona, Chesapeake Bay, Indiana, Oklahoma, the Pacific Northwest and of course, Nevada.

We learned that WEF’s newest initiative is called “Water is Life, and Infrastructure Makes it Happen.” The mission is to educate government official about the need to increase funding for Public Works projects, especially ones related to Water and Wastewater. This is a very aggressive Public Education initiative and it is being led by Linda Kelly. If you want to learn more about it or become more involved you can email Linda at [email protected].

Another great session from the conference was the “Association Renewal” workshop. We came away with some great ideas for shaping your Association for the future. We will be discussing these ideas at our Strategic Planning meeting that will be help August 11, 2006 in Reno. If you are interested in participating in the Strategic Planning session, please email me at [email protected]

Our Annual Conference was recently held in Sparks, NV and a great time was had by all. The conference committee did a great job organizing the event and they should all be given a pat on the back. The committee was made up of Paul Orphan, Starlin Jones, Linda Peterson, Jackie Diggle and Donna Bloom. Thanks for all of your hard work!

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2006 NWEA GOLF TOURNAMENTBy Kelvin Ikehara

Okay Golfers, this is an early reminder that the NWEA Golf Tournament has been schedule for August 12th, 2006 at the Eagle Valley East Golf Course in Carson City.

Last year’s tournament was a great success thanks to all who participated and those who made generous donations to help support this NWEA fund raising event. Cost for this year’s tournament is $60.00 which includes lunch, tee prizes, and raffle. This year’s tournament will also be limited to the first 72 players, so sign up early. The registration form is shown on the following page.

The proceeds from this year’s tournament will help NWEA fund many of the beneficial programs which they sponsor annually including the Operations Challenge Event. Those wishing to make gift or cash donations (make checks payable to the NWEA), please mail to:

Carson City Development ServicesAttn: Kyle Menath3505 Butti WayCarson City, NV 89701

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NEW INDUCTEE TO NEVADA SOCIETYBy Jim Devlin

On March 23, 2006, at the NWEA Annual conference Craig Galuska was inducted to the Nevada Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers. The Nevada Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers was established in 1981 to honor individuals who have unselfishly given years of service to the Nevada Water Environment Association. One cannot join the Society. Members are selected and membership is for lifetime. The Select Society is one of many chapters across the United States and Canada. To date, only 42 members have been inducted to the Nevada Society.

Craig demonstrated an interest in serving NWEA from the time he joined. He as Treasurer from 1999 through 2002.

Craig attended the Air Force Academy, and earned his degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.

He holds professional registration in Wisconsin and Minnesota as well as Nevada. He is now a Project Manager for HDR in the Las Vegas Office.


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Nevada Water Environmental Association

19th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday, August 12, 2006 @ 8:00 a.m. (Shotgun Start)(check-in by 7:30 a.m.)

at Eagle Valley East Golf CourseCentennial Park

Carson City, NV 89701 (775) 887-2380

COST: $60.00 per person. PRIZES: Long drive (men’s and women’s ) - Includes green fees and cart Closest to the pin (men’s and women’s) - Tee Prizes Raffle - Lunch (Hamburgers, Hotdogs, and sides)

RULES: Scramble Format. Enter as a Foursome, partial team, or individually. Tournament Director reserves the right to split-up teams to equal the playing field. Play is limited to the first 72 paid entries.

* Proceeds from donations, raffle, mulligans, and a portion of the tournament fees will help the NWEA fund many of the beneficial programs which they sponsor annually.

TOURNAMENT CONTACT: Kyle Menath (775) 887-2362 ext 101 or Kelvin Ikehara (775) 588-3558

Checks Payable to: NWEA Please mail to: Carson City Development Services3505 Butti Way Carson City, NV 89701 Attention: Kyle Menath

Return entry by August 1st, 2006 - Limited to first 72 Players

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ENTRY FORM - 19th Annual NWEA Golf TournamentEnter individually or any part of a foursome

Name(s): HCP/Ave Score Lunch Telephone #s: B or D

__________________________________________ ________ ________ *____________________ Contact Person

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Lunch for guest(s) $10.00, include with entry B = Burger D = Hotdog

Number of Guests B or D (circle) Total Fee Enclosed: $


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22nd ANNUAL TRI-STATE SEMINAR ON-THE-RIVER, PRIMM, NVSeptember 28-30, 2006

The Tri-State Seminar On-The-River committee invites you to join us for our third year in Primm, Nevada. The Primm Resort has continued to provide us with great service and they continue to improve and assist us in every way possible.

Primm has excellent facilities including an indoor arena with space for vendor exhibits and a conference center with classrooms, which can handle large groups of 100 or more. Last year we upgraded our scanning devices and Tri-State will continue to improve in session attendance

Primm is located on I-15 at the California/Nevada state line and is about a 35-minute drive from McCarran Airport in Las Vegas for those who wish to fly. You can visit the web site shown above for more information on Primm and its facilities.

Tri-State will continue to offer sessions in Backflow, Corrosion Mitigation, Disinfection, Instrumentation/Electrical and Control, Environmental Compliance, Groundwater, Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste, Lab Practices, Leadership, Maintenance, Math, Motors and Pump Maintenance, Reclaimed/Reuse, Safety, Security/Vulnerability Assessment, Surface Water, Wastewater Collection, Wastewater Treatment, Water and Wastewater Industries, Water Distribution, and Water Treatment.

The Arizona Water & Pollution Control Association will once again proctor ADEQ Operator Certification Exams for Arizona participants. These exams are not paid by Tri-State, however; offered for those who want to take the operator’s exam in Water Distribution, Water Treatment, Wastewater Collections and Wastewater Treatment, all grades.

For lodging reservations visit www.primmvalleyresorts.com or call Primm Valley Resort 1-800-386-7867. Be sure to mention you are attending the Tri-State Seminar to receive the discount rate.

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Chair Johnny Martinez 480-838-1182

Program Anna Marie Arenas 520-791-5256 x 133

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Golf Mark Graham 760-328-6896

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Abstracts deadline is April 28, 2006. Send in your submission now! For more information visit our website at http://www.asmeconferences.org/water06. A poster session is planned to allow authors to showcase highlights of their research and for the private sector to highlight the impact of water on commercial enterprises.

Six technical tracks should be considered for the poster session:

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Water Quality, Drought, Human Health & Engineering Conference, Las Vegas, NVOctober 18-20, 2006


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Gary Hutchinson and Jim Billings John and Barbara Gonzales

John Gonzales and Harvey Johnson Quarter Century Award

John GonzalesLifetime Achievement Award

Kelvin Ikehara Service Award Kelvin, John and Dennis


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Kirk Peterson Hatfield Award Recipient Master’s of Ceremonies

New Executive Board New Inductees

Todd Dyer Operator of the Year Award TMWRFOps Chall Demo


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Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts RuleBy Guy CarpenterHDR Engineering, Inc.

The new Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule (Stage 2 DBPR) promulgated in January 2006 presents new planning and monitoring challenges for utilities across the nation. The rule has initial monitoring components and schedules that require rapid implementation by utilities and will affect staff time and impact annual budgets.

What is the Stage 2 DBP Rule?“The Stage 2 DBP rule is intended to reduce potential cancer and reproductive and developmental health risks from disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in drinking water, which form when disinfectants are used to control microbial pathogens. Over 260 million individuals are exposed to DBPs. This final rule strengthens public health protection for customers of systems that deliver disinfected water by requiring such systems to meet maximum contaminant levels as an average at each compliance monitoring location (instead of as a system-wide average as in previous rules) for two groups of DBPs, trihalomethanes (TTHM) and five haloacetic acids (HAA5)...The Stage 2 DBPR is being released simultaneously with the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule to address concerns about risk tradeoffs between pathogens and DBPs.” (From EPA website: http://www.epa.gov/safewater/disinfection/stage2)

Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule—IDSE Required? First you must determine whether an Initial Distribution System Evaluation (IDSE) is required by your system. Very small systems are exempt if DBP monitoring results are available, as are systems eligible for a 40/30 Certification. You may fit the requirements for a 40/30 Certification if you have two years of compliance data showing certified results below 40 ug/L for TTHM and 30 ug/L for HAA5 for each individual sample. There must be no monitoring violations. An IDSE Report is still required for those with a 40/30 Certification, but not for exempt, very small systems.

IDSE Schedule—Determined by System SizeSchedules for submitting an IDSE Plan, for gathering your monitoring data, and submitting your IDSE Report are determined by your system size. Of particular note, if you are part of a consecutive system, your schedule is based on the largest system size schedule in a combined or consecutive system.

NEWS & UPDATES

Deciding on an Approach to Develop an IDSE—Stan-dard Monitoring Plan (SMP) or System Specific Study (SSS)There are two options for complying with the IDSE requirements if you are not eligible for a very small system waiver (<500) or 40/30 Certification: completing a Standard Monitoring Plan (SMP) or a System Specific Study (SSS) using existing monitoring results or a hydraulic model.

The EPA is developing a web-based IDSE tool to help utilities figure out which option to use and to guide utilities through the IDSE development process. The web tool will provide templates for plans and reports and enable users to submit attachments and reports online. The IDSE tool will be located on the EPA’s web site: http://www.epa.gov/safewater/disinfection/stage2/compliance_idse.html. HDR can assist you with understanding the requirements of the Stage 2 DBPR and how it applies to your distribution system to make an informed decision regarding which approach to take.


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Standard Monitoring Plan (SMP)SMP is the default approach and requires a utility to identify and sample at sites in the distribution system that represent locations where TTHM and HAA5 are highest. The number of sample sites is tied to the size of the system completing the study, not to the largest system in the combined distribution system. Regulatory approval of the plan is required prior to start of monitoring. Selection of sampling sites requires use of the following existing data organized by sampling site:

• Chlorine residual data from distribution system

• HPC data in your system

• TTHM and HAA5 data

You must evaluate temperature and DBP data to find peak historic month and utilize a certified laboratory to analyze TTHM and HAA5 samples. The results of this sampling effort are used to define the appropriate sites for long-term compliance monitoring.

System Specific Study (SSS)The SSS approach uses “system specific” historical data and/or a new or updated hydraulic model to determine monitoring sites. If you have extensive historical Stage 1 DBP data, you may have enough data to conduct a SSS for the purpose of preparing your IDSE Plan and Report. Following approval of your IDSE Plan, you can immediately submit your IDSE Report if no additional monitoring is required. The report must identify new sites that are comparable or superior to sites identified through an SMP.

If you use a distribution system hydraulic model to complete your IDSE Plan and Report, determine what shape your existing model is in and how much time it will take to update the model. Budget for outside help if your existing model does not meet IDSE guidance requirements. To minimize calibration difficulties, develop an accurate representation of the network and its components including smaller pipes to meet IDSE modeling requirements. The model must be calibrated dynamically and validated during the peak historic month for TTHM formation. By running the calibrated model to predict water age, IDSE sites can be selected at old water age sites that represent expected high TTHM sites. To select your Stage 2 DBP monitoring sites, use one round of IDSE monitoring data and compare modeling and sampling results to determine if the selected sites are reasonable.

HDR can help you make a decision about which way to go, we can also help you put together the IDSE plan and the IDSE report. Please contact Guy Carpenter for more information at [email protected].


CERTIFICATION BOARD

CERTIFICATION CALENDARExams are given on the 2nd Thursdays of March, June, September & December in Las Vegas, Reno, Ely and Elko. Below is a listing of upcoming dates. Please visit the website for more information at www.nvwea.org.

May 8, 2006 Application deadline for June exam

May 22, 2006 Test approval/denial notification

June 7, 2006 March certificates mailed

June 8, 2006 EXAMINATION

July 27, 2006 Notification of pass or fail

August 14, 2006 Application deadline for Sept. exam

August 28, 2006 Test approval/denial notification

September 6, 2006 June certificates mailed

September 14, 2006 EXAMINATION

October 27, 2006 Notification of pass or fail

November 14, 2006 Application deadline for Dec. exam

November 28, 2006 Test approval/denial notification

December 6, 2006 September certificates mailed

December 14, 2006 EXAMINATION

January 25, 2007 Notification of pass or fail

February 8, 2007 Application deadline for Mar.exam

February 22, 2007 Test approval/denial notification

March 7, 2007 December certificates mailed

March 8, 2007 EXAMINATION

April 19, 2007 Notification of pass or fail

May 14, 2007 Application deadline for Jun.exam

May 28, 2007 Test approval/denial notification

June 6, 2007 March certificates mailed

Visit the Nevada Board of Certification Web site at www.nvwea.org for the Complete Alphabetical Listing of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators, Wastewater Quality Analysts, Industrial Waste Inspectors, Collection System Operators, and Industrial Waste Operators. HOT LINE NUMBER (775) 465-2045

OPERATOR CERTIFICATIONThe following have passed exams of certifi cation for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (WW), Wastewater Quality Analyst (QA), Industrial Wastewater Inspector (IW), Collection System Op-erator (CSO), or Industrial Waste Operator (IWO):

NAME GRADE TYPEBassler, Mark I WWBlumberg, Kenneth III CSOBrown, Michael I WWBruketta, David II QACaldwell, Jeffray II CSOCarey, Patrick III WWChappel, Scott II QADyer, Todd IV WWEngstrom, Reid I CSOFarnsworth, Scott I WWForgione, Kevin I WWForsberg, Lynn II WWGalentine, George I WWGuzy, Daniel IV WWHanson, David IV CSOHaupt, Larry II WWHornsby, Tom III WWHudson, Jeffrey III CSOJohnson, Dale I WWJohnson, Otis I CSOJones, Charles I CSOLaber, Kim IV WWLambeth, Jeffrey IV WWMayor, Anthony IV CSOMcIntosh, Thomas I CSOMcKinzey, Thomas I CSOMoya, Ruben I CSOMurphy, Michael I WWPerez, Elizabeth IV QARogers, Michael I WWSawyer, Fritz II IWSpendlove, Kelvin IV WWVehe, Thomas II WWWawers, Jacob I WWWhite, Edward I CSOWittwer, William I CSO


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resident’s Preamble by Paul Orphan, Washoe County · In the coming year NWEA is planning a new strategic planning session to update our strategic plan, there are educational seminars