the...the bulldog 4385 perkins road baton rouge, la 70808 please join the lwea for our christmas...
TRANSCRIPT
https://thelwea.com • NOVEMBER 2013 1
THELouisiana Water
EnvironmentAssociation
Member of the Water Environment Federation
LWEA
• PO
Box
803
74 •
Bato
n Ro
uge,
LA
708
98-0
3742| President's Message
Operations Challenge Training3| WEF: Chicago Conference News
5| LWEA Call for Abstracts6| Annual Golf Tournament7| Meeting Announcement
8| LWEA Officers & Committee Chairs9| LWEA Member Notes
WEFTEC 201410| Scholarship Article
Louisiana Water Environment Association
NOVEMBER 2013 Newsletter
22
Hello LWEA Members,
The year is already wrapping up, but there is still much going on at the LWEA.
The joint LWEA/Louisiana Conference on Water Supply, Sewerage, and Industrial Wastes (Louisiana Conference) is coming up. The conference will be held in Shreveport at the Shreveport Convention Center from March 10-14, 2013. Check out the program at http://www.louisianacon-ference.org. The LWEA is having a separate technical track for which we are accepting abstracts (see the attached call for abstracts).
The sequester cancelled our scheduled October meeting. Unfortunately our speaker was unable to access his presentation and was forced to re-schedule. The event has been rescheduled for November 21 at Ralph and Kackoo’s Restaurant (see attached announcement).
Christmas is less than six weeks away, incredibly. We will be having a Christmas gathering at the Bulldog in Baton Rouge (see attached an-nouncement). There is no cost associated with attending this event. The LWEA will provide appetizers and there will be a cash bar. Guests are wel-come. We only request that when you purchase beverages from the bar that you inform the bartender that you are with the LWEA gathering. There is no additional cost for you, but the collective bar tab of everyone present offsets LWEA’s cost.
The new website is up and running. If you have not done so, take a look at https://thelwea.com. We're still figuring out how everything works, so if you are having trouble, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. We are still working to resolve issues related to paying for registrations on the site and hope to have those issues resolved soon.
I look forward to seeing each of you at an LWEA event soon.
— Chad
President's Messageby Chad Cristina
Crock DesignerMelanie [email protected]
ContributorsChad CristinaJosh GrahamHenry GrahamMadeline GoddardLinda McConnell
LWEA OfficersChad Cristina » [email protected]
David Hawley » [email protected]
Adrienne Mills » [email protected]
Jessica Keasler » [email protected]
Alex Sheffield » [email protected]
Aimeé Killeen » Past President [email protected]
OPEN » WEF Delegatecontact [email protected] volunteer for this position
Steve Hoss » PWO [email protected]
Operations Challenge TRAINING!
To ADVERTISE inThe Crock contact:Alex [email protected].
In an effort to increase participation in the 2014 Operations Challenge, I would like to extend an invitation to other municipali-ties to attend a training/demonstration of the events that make up the Operations Challenge by our LUS Cajun team. This event will be held on Tuesday, December 3 at 10:00 am. The training / demo will be held at the East Wastewater Treatment Plant on Judy St. in Lafayette. Anyone is invited to attend. Please contact Mike Rhodes by email for more information ([email protected]). — Josh Graham
https://thelwea.com • NOVEMBER 2013
https://thelwea.com • NOVEMBER 2013 3
Here are some photos from the WEF conference in Chicago. We met a ton of vendors and shakers and movers of the water and wastewater industry. Jerome Marshall and Clarence Monet were judges at the safety event. Alton Delarge and Sean Weber judged the lab event. Eric Neilson and Carlton Allen judged the collections event. The operations teams were friendly and helpful. We were invited to participate in other Challenge
Team state events. The Dallas Team put on the full court press for us to come to their event in April. I'd like to thank everyone for their support, and not to forget our unofficial coordinator of operations who keeps us in line, Julia Thomas. We will com-pete in 2014 at the convention center and are looking forward to seeing everyone there in October to cheer us on. — Jerome Marshall
The New Orleans Waterdogz team photo includes (from left to right) the Team Captain Jerome Marshall, Sean Weber, Carlton Allen, Eric Neilson, Co-captain Clarence Monet, and Alton Delarge.
WEF: Chicago Conference Newsby Jerome Marshall
https://thelwea.com • NOVEMBER 2013 5
LWEA Call For AbstractsLWEA CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR THE 2014 TECHNICAL CONFERENCE
The Louisiana Water Environment Association (LWEA)/ Louisiana Con-ference on Water Supply, Sewerage, and Industrial Waste (La Conference) is pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for our 2014 Joint Spring Conference and Technical Program to be held March 10-14, 2014 at the Shreveport Convention Center in Shreveport, Louisiana.
LWEA/La Conference invites you to be a presenter or session moderator or to solicit associates, engineers, corpo-rate leaders, public officials, academia, consultants, or equipment and service representatives to do the same so that we can enhance our industry by sharing technical knowledge and experiences that continue growth. Abstracts are welcomed on any subject pertaining to water environment and environmen-tal health issues, though material in support of the conference theme will be given preference. We are specifically soliciting presentations in the following focus areas:› Current Environmental Events (all media: air, water, soil)› Wastewater Collection and Treatment › Water Treatment and Distribution› Watershed Management/Storm Water› Laboratory Practice and Regulations› Operations and Operator Training› Policy and Management› Coastal Management
Presentations in the following areas of interest are suggested: › Nutrients and Nutrient Removal› Industrial Wastewater› Stormwater/MS4 Issues› Collection Systems› Green Engineering and Technology› Regulatory Initiatives
› Case studies in wastewater collection, treatment, disposal, and management › Laboratory and sampling procedures for wastewater › Innovative permit compliance or enforcement solutions › Project management, training, and safety › Operational challenges and resolutions › Leading edge academic, industrial, and governmental research, both applied and fundamental, related to all aspects of the water environment › Wetlands Protection› Onsite Treatment Systems › Groundwater treatment and management› Redevelopment of Existing Facilities
Abstracts should be 500 words or less and we request that they be submit-ted in digital form through email to [email protected]. It is the submitter’s responsibility to assure that the abstract meets maximum length requirements and is written in a manner suitable for publication in the conference brochure. There is no limit to the number of abstracts that may be submitted by an individual, company, organization, or institution. Membership in LWEA is not a requirement for presentation.
Presentations should not exceed 30 minutes (25-minute presentation with 5 minutes for questions and answers), unless speakers coordinate with LWEA/ La Conference and LWEA/La Confer-ence determines a longer time slot is available. This can be discussed on a case by case basis. If a longer time slot is needed, please contact David Hawley at [email protected]. Speak-ers are expected to utilize PowerPoint to augment their presentation. One speaker per presentation will receive complimentary conference registration; however, speakers’ traveling and lodging expenses will not be reimbursed.
Note that the advertising of products or services is not permitted in this techni-cal forum; rather, booths in the confer-ence’s exposition hall are available for this purpose. Advances in technology, however, be it a project, method or product, are of great interest to attend-ees. Papers introducing new technology will be screened to ensure that technol-ogy (rather than product) is described and put into context with existing technologies. Questions in this regard should be directed to LWEA’s Technical Conference Chair for discussion during the preparation of your abstract.
Abstracts need to be submitted to [email protected] by Monday, January 20, 2014. Earlier submissions are most appreciated.
Please note that any abstracts submit-ted after the January 20 deadline will be considered for alternates or inclusion in the program only if an opening in the schedule is available.
If you are unable to present but have a topic that you would like to learn more about, we would appreciate your input. Please contact us so that potential pre-senters can be sought.
With your help, we can have the best technical program available in Louisiana for all environmental professionals.
2013-2014 LWEA President – Elect and Conference Chair David Hawley [email protected] Phone: 225-929-7333 2013-2014 LWEA PresidentChad Cristina [email protected]: 225-755-1000
https://thelwea.com • NOVEMBER 2013 6
Louisiana Water Environment Association & Louisiana Conference
Annual Golf Tournament
Registration: 10:30 AM •• Tee-off: 11:30 PM •• Cost: $500 (team) or $150 (individual)
Cost includes 18 holes of golf, riding cart and chance to win various prizes! Food and beverages will be provided on the course.
*Awards* * Longest Drive * Closest to the Pin * Hole-in-One Shootout * 1st and 2nd Place Low Net and Low Gross*
*Food and Beverage Sponsors*
Monday, March 10th 2014
Olde Oaks Country Club (60 Golf Club Dr., Haughton, LA)
For more information contact Josh Graham at (985) 502-5667
https://thelwea.com • NOVEMBER 2013 7
RescheduledOctober Lunch MeetingThursday, November 2111:30am to 1pm
Fred JohnsonRobert Herrington(225) 383-4999
225-383-4998www.jeco.us
[email protected] South Acadian Thruway
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Billy Moore, PE • Senior Project Manager 12030 Lakeland Pk. Blvd, Suite 105 • Baton Rouge, LA
Fax: 225-752-7218 • Mobile: 225-218-5182Email: [email protected]
www.SubsurfaceUtilityEngineering.com
The Bulldog4385 Perkins RoadBaton Rouge, LA 70808
Please join the LWEA for our Christmas social. The festivities will occur on the patio of the Bulldog (we will move inside in the event of inclement weather). This event is free for our members and guests. LWEA will provide appetizers and there will be a cash bar. When purchasing drinks, please mention that you are with the LWEA. The Bulldog allows us to offset the cost of renting the patio and the appetizers with participants’ drink costs.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Ralph and Kacoo's6110 Bluebonnet BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70809
Presentation: Evaluating Saltwater Encroachment in the “2,000-Foot” Sand of the Baton Rouge Aquifer
Presenter: John Lovelace from the USGS
Cost: $35/member • $40/non-member
Reservations: Please register at www.thelwea.com. When you register online you can choose to pay with a credit card or with check or cash in person.
Parking: Available at the restaraunt.
December Christmas SocialDecember 12 • 5:30 to 8pm
https://thelwea.com • NOVEMBER 2013 8
COLLECTIONS • JOSH GRAHAM985.502-5667 • [email protected]
DATABASE MANAGER • LINDA MCCONNELL225-292-9007 • [email protected]
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS • EMILY STICH225-928-5388 • [email protected]
HOSPITALITY • ROBIN W. GILLESPIE225-667-4050 • [email protected]
PROGRAM • DUGAN SABINS225-219-3396 • [email protected]
PUBLIC EDUCATION • AIMEE KILLEEN225-766-7400 • [email protected]
PUBLICATIONS • JOHN W. “BILLY” MOORE 225-906-1318 • [email protected]
SAFETY • STEVE HOSS225-342-7507 • [email protected]
SCHOLARSHIP • HENRY GRAHAM 225-344-2609 • [email protected]
5-S • HENRY GRAHAM 225-344-2609 • [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP • LINDA MCCONNELL225-292-9007 • [email protected]
NOMINATING CHAIR • AIMEÉ KILLEEN 225.766.7400 • [email protected]
NOMINATING • OPEN
NOMINATING • OPEN
STUDENT & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS • JENNIFER RICHMOND225.644.5523 • [email protected]
AWARDS • AIMEÉ KILLEEN 225.766.7400 • [email protected]
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION • J’ohnnie Wilson(985) 674-0900 • [email protected]
WEB MASTER • OPEN
WEFTEC ADVISORY COMMITTEE • MADELINE GODDARD504-585-2365 • [email protected]
MA SERVICES • KELSEY BROWN703-684-2477 • [email protected]
PRODUCT & PROCESS SPECIALIST • ERIC NEAL703-684-2400x.7760 • [email protected]
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
PRESIDENT • CHAD CRISTINA225.755.1000 • [email protected]
PRESIDENT-ELECT • DAVID HAWLEY225-929-7333 • [email protected]
VICE-PRESIDENT • ADRIENNE MILLS225-766-7400 • [email protected]
SECRETARY • JESSICA KEASLER225-344-6052 • [email protected]
TREASURER • ALEX SHEFFIELD225-755-1000 • [email protected]
PAST PRESIDENT • AIMEÉ KILLEEN 225.766.7400 • [email protected]
WEF DELEGATE • OPENfor nominating information see page 3
PWO REP. • STEVE HOSS225-342-7507 • [email protected]
LWEA 2013 – 2014 OFFICERS
https://thelwea.com • NOVEMBER 2013 9
New membersPlease welcome the following new members, who recently joined WEF and LWEA:
Elena Bourbour Ajdari, New Orleans LAMeaghan Elizabeth Andreoli, Coastal Process, LLC, Holden LABobby Behringer, Coastal Process, LLC, Albany LARichard Louis Brooks, HDR Engineering Inc, Spicewood TXDana Nunez Brown, Dana Brown & Associates, Inc., New Orleans LADaren Johnson, City of Monroe, Monroe LADr Joshua A Joseph Jr, CH2M HILL, Baton Rouge LAPaul Leonard Klingman, Associated Pump & Supply Co., LLC, Houma LAChid Kwelle, IMS Engineers, Shreveport LACharles Laborde, Wholesale Pump & Supply Inc, Shreveport LA
DiscountsMembers receive discounts on conferences, dinner meetings, and WEF publications. WEF members also receive discounts from partner organizations. For WEF/LWEA membership information, visit www.wef.org or contact Linda McConnell at 225/292-9007 or [email protected].
has its privilegesby Linda McConnell » Membership Chair
MEMBERSHIP
WEFTEC 2014WEFTEC planning is underway for 2014. The conference returns to New Orleans September 27-October 1 and suggestions for facility tours are due to the Planning Committee in January 2014. In 2012, we featured the Dwyer Drainage Pump Station, West Closure Complex, Mandeville Wetlands, Munster WWTP and a Chemical Manufacturing Facility – all very successful and popular with our visitors.
If you are within 1 hour's drive from theNew Orleans Morial Convention Center and would like your facility featured, email Madeline Goddard, WEF liaison at [email protected]. — Madeline Goddard
Facility Tour Suggestions Due in January!
https://thelwea.com • NOVEMBER 2013 10
The Louisiana Water Environment Association has established a scholar-ship program to encourage and assist qualified individuals in their pursuit of a degree, which leads to a career in the environmental field. LWEA intends to award three scholarships, honoring former members of LWEA, to defray the costs of tuition, fees, books and school supplies. The three scholarships in the amount of $15000 each are:
Frederick G. Deiler Memorial Scholarship
Kenneth L. Keffer Memorial Scholarship
Harold Norman Memorial Scholarship
LWEA reserves the right to revise, withhold or reduce the number of scholarships, depending upon the quantity and quality of the applica-tions received. Scholarships will be forwarded to the University for the recipient to use during the next (Fall) semester or quarter. In addition, the scholarship recipients will be awarded a complimentary one-year student membership in the national Water Environment Federation and in LWEA.
A complete application must be received by the LWEA Scholarship Selection Committee by April 1, 2014, at the following address:
Henry T. Graham, Jr.LWEA Scholarship Selection Committee Chairman c/o LCAOne American Place, Suite 2040Baton Rouge, LA 70825
The scholarships will be announced at either the LWEA Spring Confer-ence or the LWEA Annual Business Meeting in June 2014.
Contact Henry Graham, Jr. at (225) 344-2609 Ext. 642 or E-mail: [email protected] or your LWEA Campus Coordinator for details.
LWEA 2014by Henry Graham » Scholarship Chair
Scholarship Program
LWEA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
In order to be considered, the applicant:
1. Must be pursuing either a baccalaureate or masters degree at a college or university within Louisiana;
2. Must be a full-time student and resident of Louisiana.
3. Must have at least a B average in all course work (3.0 on a 4.0 scale);
4. Must be at least a Junior (undergraduate) and no higher than a Master’s level candidate during the year of award;
5. Must have at least two semesters (three quarters) of course work remaining toward a qualifying degree at the time of award;
6. Must be majoring in an environmental related curriculum in engineering, physical or natural science, or public health.
continue reading...
https://thelwea.com • NOVEMBER 2013 11
Representations by advertisers of products, services or professional qualifications in this publication are the sole responsibility of the ad-vertisers. The LWEA assumes no responsibility or warranty of such representations. The LWEA assumes no responsibility for statements and opinions expressed by contributors to this publication. Views ex-pressed in editorials and articles are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the position of LWEA.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to apply for the LWEA scholarships, the applicant must submit the following:1. General Information - A brief application containing the applicant's name, address, (mailing and permanent), telephone number, university attending and dates of attendance, degree sought and overall Grade Point Average. Briefly describe your need for this scholarship (please include the % of tuition covered by other grants or scholarships; the names and amounts of any other grants or scholarships applicable during the award period of the LWEA scholarship).
2. Resume - Pertinent information on environmentally related course work, honors and achievements, publications, presenta-tions and extracurricular activities (both on-campus and off-campus organizations).
3. Narrative - A short essay (not less than 50 and no more than 200 words) which demonstrates the applicant's desire to preserve and enhance the water environment of Louisiana by setting forth the applicant's degree objectives, career goals and personal interests.
4. Official University/College Transcript(s) - A copy of your official college transcripts. For applicants continuing an under-graduate degree program, the transcript must show all undergraduate course work through the Fall semester (quarter) of 2013. For applicants entering into a post-graduate degree program, the transcript must show all undergraduate course work leading to a baccalaureate degree and a letter of acceptance to a graduate environmental program meeting the minimum requirements. For applicants continuing a post-graduate degree program, the transcripts must show all undergraduate course work leading to a baccalaureate degree and all post-graduate course work through the Fall semester (quarter) of 2013.
5. Personal Reference - Recommendation of the applicant's major professor or department head, as appropriate, attesting to the applicant's academic experience.
Scholarship Continued . . .