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RMWEA/RMSAWWA Joint Governing oar April 5 th , 2013 Officers & Committee C air Draft Meeting Joint Governing Board Meeting Time/Location: Friday, April 5, 2013, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Denver Water Board Room Call to Order at 12:02 PM (Jeff Rabas) (10 min) Quorum - yes Agenda Modifications - none Previous Meeting Minutes (Tye Jordan) (2 min) March 1, 2013 meeting minutes passed. Joint Committee Reports (20 min) (see attachments) Committee Name Committee Chair(s) Report Attached Joint Conference Mgmt Jenny Hartfelder & Edyta Stec- Uddin Joint Education Council Vicki Jones & Mike Berry Joint Leadville School Jim Medlock & Bill Hoyt Joint New Mexico Involvement Bob Paulette Joint Publications Steve Frank Joint Site Selection Jill Peterson Joint Small Systems Barbara Martin Attached Joint Technical Activities Steve Polson Joint Utility Management Jim Ginley Attached Joint Water For People Meredith Berlin Joint Water Reuse Tara Kelley Attached Joint Young Professionals Ari Copeland & Anni Santos Student Chapter Coordinator Elizabeth Carter Colorado School of Mines Bryan Cody Attached Colorado State University Keith Wakefield University of Colorado Kyria Bosma New Mexico Inst of Mining & Tech. Danielle Shipley Attached University of New Mexico Vacant University of Wyoming Erik Pfeiffer Joint Conference Management (no report attached, but report provided in meeting) Conference committee is working on Website Carnival games are being planned for the conference Abstract deadline has been extended to April 19 th o 67 abstracts received as of today o 150 tracks available o Last two years – 200+ abstract submittal o Response rate seems to be lower than normal o A lot of big organizations have not submitted up to now o It seems that there might be a problem with the online submission system o Concerns people are not receiving electronic communications o After next Friday, if there are only 150 abstracts, should the conference be shortened o ACE 2013 and the National Reuse Symposium might be a competing conferences that could be affecting abstract submissions. Leadville School (no report attached, no report provided in meeting) Joint New Mexico Involvement (no report attached, no report provided in meeting) Joint Publications (no report attached, no report provided in meeting) Joint site selection (no report attached, no report provided in meeting) Joint Small systems (no report attached, no report provided in meeting) JTAC (no report attached, no report provided in meeting)

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Joint Governing Board Meeting Time/Location: • Friday, April 5, 2013, 12:00-1:00 p.m. • Denver Water Board Room

Call to Order at 12:02 PM (Jeff Rabas) (10 min)

• Quorum - yes • Agenda Modifications - none

Previous Meeting Minutes (Tye Jordan) (2 min)

• March 1, 2013 meeting minutes passed. Joint Committee Reports (20 min) (see attachments)

Committee Name Committee Chair(s) Report Attached

Joint Conference Mgmt Jenny Hartfelder & Edyta Stec-

Uddin

Joint Education Council Vicki Jones & Mike Berry Joint Leadville School Jim Medlock & Bill Hoyt Joint New Mexico Involvement Bob Paulette Joint Publications Steve Frank Joint Site Selection Jill Peterson Joint Small Systems Barbara Martin Attached Joint Technical Activities Steve Polson Joint Utility Management Jim Ginley Attached Joint Water For People Meredith Berlin Joint Water Reuse Tara Kelley Attached Joint Young Professionals Ari Copeland & Anni Santos Student Chapter Coordinator Elizabeth Carter Colorado School of Mines Bryan Cody Attached Colorado State University Keith Wakefield University of Colorado Kyria Bosma New Mexico Inst of Mining & Tech. Danielle Shipley Attached University of New Mexico Vacant University of Wyoming Erik Pfeiffer

Joint Conference Management (no report attached, but report provided in meeting)

Conference committee is working on Website Carnival games are being planned for the conference Abstract deadline has been extended to April 19th

o 67 abstracts received as of today o 150 tracks available o Last two years – 200+ abstract submittal o Response rate seems to be lower than normal o A lot of big organizations have not submitted up to now o It seems that there might be a problem with the online submission system o Concerns people are not receiving electronic communications o After next Friday, if there are only 150 abstracts, should the conference be shortened o ACE 2013 and the National Reuse Symposium might be a competing conferences that

could be affecting abstract submissions. Leadville School (no report attached, no report provided in meeting) Joint New Mexico Involvement (no report attached, no report provided in meeting) Joint Publications (no report attached, no report provided in meeting) Joint site selection (no report attached, no report provided in meeting) Joint Small systems (no report attached, no report provided in meeting) JTAC (no report attached, no report provided in meeting)

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Joint Utility Management (report attached, report provided in meeting) Supervisory’s certificate program graduation occurred on March 19th Another front range class will start in late summer and will graduate in March Wyoming and New Mexico programs will occur before the end of the year

Joint Water for People (no report, but report provided in meeting) Fundraising efforts have resulted in $24,000 for WFP this year The fundraising challenge is $78,600, and the goal is $100,000 WFP has planned small activities in the near future: 10,000 Villages will occur right before

Mother’s Day WFP has an Education outreach event planned for the student annual conference WFP is still planning an involvement activity to occur at ACE 2013 in June– “Festival of Water”

Joint Water Reuse (report attached, report provided in meeting) Rulemaking Hearing: 5/13/13, 10:00 am, Florence Sabin Conference Room, CDPHE Committee is helping with national reuse conference Committee has availability to help with fall annual conference Committee can provide speakers to help with PWO New website for Joint Reuse committee is live Mtg 3/21 was held and the committee is utilizing RMSAWWA records retention website

Will evaluate what records should be kept Next meeting will be 5/16, see report attached for further details

Joint YPs (report attached, report provided in meeting) Attended YP summit

Anni discussed of some of the seminars she attended (Emotional intelligence, secrets of communication, etc.)

Fresh ideas competition lack of participants discussed Joint meeting to be held at 2:30 on April 10th

Student Chapter Coordinator (no report attached, report provided in meeting) Three Stones Building secured for Student Design Competition Wyoming is really busy, but they aren’t submitting reports.

Colorado School of Mines (report attached, report provided in meeting) Approval of TUs – Bryan looking for ways to advertise and get the message out

Early registration ends on 4/15 Currently have 14 judges, but need 6 more Join booth discussed

Colorado State (no report attached, no report provided in meeting) University of Colorado (no report attached, no report provided in meeting) University of New Mexico (no report attached, no report provided in meeting) Institute of New Mexico Tech (no report attached, no report provided in meeting) University of Wyoming (no report attached, no report provided in meeting)

Unfinished Business (15 min) Veterans Workforce (Joe Cowan & Sean Lieske) Attachments

Current grant proposal was distributed in the meeting Grant to be postmarked on Monday, April 8th, 2013 Eleven (11) utilities committed to participate in the program Discussion occurred regarding treasurer’s potential responsibility to act as a grant administrator

Board liability discussed Training required discussed

Time commitment, specialized knowledge required, and potential workload required

Board discussed potential for hiring a grant administrator Costs were unknown, but some estimation was provided during the meeting RFP process would be required

Melanie Fahrenbruch recommendation letter discussed Indicated that submittal of grant proposal is a binding contract if it is approved by

EPA Training is obtainable, but there are costs

o Management Concepts, Inc. provides training in the federal grant arena $849.00 Course “Financial Administration of Federal Grants for

Recipients” EPA audit requirement discussed

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Independent audit of the grant is not covered in the money provided Benefits of grant discussed

40 people will be trained Approximate cost to hire

RMSAWWA Treasurer recommended that the total cost of the grant be presented $15,000 (out of the $200,000) will be used to pay grant administration costs

Only invoicing can be covered by grant, no other costs can be covered Pending a vote from RMWEA , the total cost to be split between the Joint Board

may range between $25k to $40k; exact cost is unknown at this time Discussion occurred that further research is needed to approve

RMSAWWA asked for a vote from RMWEA to approve the grant proposal RMWEA could not vote without discussion and indicated discussion and a vote would be

conducted electronically by RMWEA after the meeting Grand Junction Water and Wastewater Conference (Mike Berry)

Tracks were organized, planned and ready to go as of the time of this meeting A social hour was planned A vendor display planned for set up at event

Summer Planning Meeting Embassy Suites Loveland July 11-12, more details to come

New Business (10 min) TEAMS report (Sylvia Rottman, JoAnn Vold)

Helping with summer planning Joint Fall annual Conference

Announcements: Kenya Trip Flyer Next Meeting May 3, 2013 – Denver Water Board Room Teleconference Information: 1-877-954-2393 Code 2067083

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Committee Name: Joint Small Systems Committee Chair: Barb Martin

Date of Report: 4/2/13 Board Liaison: Bob Marley

Next Committee Meeting: Mid-December

Activities Since Last Report:

The Sterling Small Systems Workshop was held on March 7. Approximately 15 people attended this class, which included a tour of the newly upgraded Sterling WTP. We are currently planning for a June class in Glenwood Springs.

Upcoming Activities/Future Plans:

Glenwood Springs Workshop – June 12th

Western Slope Workshop planned for late summer/early fall. Location most likely will be Durango in August or September 2013. Dates will be planned so as not to conflict with the RMSAWWA/RMWEA annual conference.

Does your Committee require Board Action or Involvement? What is it and When?

Not at this time.

Volunteer Needs:

Does your committee need volunteers? We are always happy to work with new volunteers!

Is the need short-term? Yes and No – Volunteers can help with one specific class or throughout the year

Is the need long-term? Either

Please briefly describe the need: JSS volunteers help provide low-cost training for small systems operators. Volunteers would be asked to help with workshop preparation and organization.

Don’t forget to update the online Calendar and your committee’s webpage. Send updates to [email protected]

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Committee Name: Joint Utility Management Committee Chair: Jim Ginley

Date of Report: For April 2013 Meeting Board Liaison:

Next Committee Meeting: TBD

Activities Since Last Report:

• Supervisory Certificate Program graduated its first cohort on March 19th

• Advertising for three programs – all starting in 2013 – with locations in New Mexico, Wyoming, and again on the Front Range

• Subcommittee Chair, instructors, program manager, and JUMC chair all met on March 28th and made plans for all three programs

• Final planning for Grand Junction (see separate report)

• Advertising for Knowledge Management workshop was released (see e-blast)

• Committee members very active at AWWA/WEF Utility Management Conference. One session featured three presentations by members of the RM UMC – Richard Gerstberger, Leah Ash, and Cindy Goodburn. We should be quite proud of our RMers on the national stage!!!

Upcoming Activities/Future Plans:

• Knowledge Management workshop scheduled for April 16th

• Leadership Forum being developed and targeting spring – but might need to go in summer post ACE

• Grand Junction conference is next week – April 10-12

Does your Committee require Board Action or Involvement? What is it and When?

• Would like to address the Board on the budget for the Supervisory Certificate program in 2013. Will do as part of my report, if appropriate.

Volunteer Needs:

We’re good – but always welcome newcomers.

Don’t forget to update the online Calendar and your committee’s webpage. Send updates to [email protected]

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Committee Name: Joint Reuse Committee Chair: Tara Kelley

Date of Report: April 3, 2013 Board Liaison: John Rehring

Next Committee Meeting: 5/16/13

Activities Since Last Report:

The last RMSAWWA/RMWEA Joint Water Reuse (Joint Reuse Committee) and Colorado section of the WateReuse Association (WRCO) Meeting was held 3/21/13 (these meetings are held concurrently due to the overlapping membership). Joint Reuse Committee business included:

• Regulation No. 84 Revisions: The Joint Reuse Committee has been working collaboratively with WRCO and the Water Quality Forum Reg. 84 workgroup. On January 14, 2013, the Water Quality Control Commission approved moving forward with the notice for the Reg. 84 Rulemaking. Requests for party status, submittal of the Proponents (Joint Reuse Committee/WRCO) prehearing statement, and receipt of responsive prehearing statements (from Denver Water, Aurora, and the CDPHE/WQCD) have already been completed. Future key dates in the notice for the Rulemaking are as follows: • Prehearing Conference (mandatory for those with party status): 4/9/13, 2:30 pm,

Florence Sabin Conference Room, CDPHE • Rebuttals to Prehearing Statements: Due by 5/1/13 • Rulemaking Hearing: 5/13/13, 10:00 am, Florence Sabin Conference Room, CDPHE

The next WQF meeting is 5/16/13 @ 10AM at Plum Creek Wastewater Authority.

• Education & Outreach: No new information since last update. • Conferences/Workshops: If requested, Joint Reuse Committee/WRCO members are

available to assist with the upcoming AWWA ACE 2013 conference in Denver (6/9- 13/13). Many Joint Reuse Committee members are committed to assistance with the WateReuse Symposium in Denver (9/15-18/13), including but not limited to overall Symposium support, art/writing contest, room monitors, outside conference events, technical tours, and sponsorship. In addition, WRCO voted/approved to contribute $300 and 3 WRA student memberships ($25/piece) for the May 14, 2013 10th Annual RMWEA/RMSAWWA Joint Student Conference.

• Potable Reuse: No new information since last update. • Graywater/Nontraditional Uses: No new updates. Will continue to monitor local

development of Graywater regulations. • Industrial: Joint Reuse Committee members assisted at the 3/28/13 6th Annual Industrial

Wastewater PWO Seminar: Sustainability, Operations and Waste Minimization held in Golden.

• Website Enhancements: Group continues to make improvements to the Joint Reuse Committee website, with the ultimate goal of having the format mimic that of the RMWEA’s site.

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• Records Retention: Applicability and utilization of the RMSAWWA FTP RecordsRetention site was discussed at the last Joint Reuse Committee Meeting. Chair of Committee will evaluate what documents the Committee has that should be archived.

Upcoming Activities/Future Plans:

The next Joint Reuse Committee/WRCO meeting is scheduled for 5/16/13 at PCWA, 4255 N USHighway 85, Castle Rock, CO 80108

Does your Committee require Board Action or Involvement? What is it and When?

No

Volunteer Needs:

Does your committee need volunteers? Anyone interested in water reuse is always welcome to attend any joint reuse committee meeting. Additional volunteers will likely be needed for 2013 conference assistance.

Is the need short-term?

Is the need long-term?

Please briefly describe the need:

Don’t forget to update the online Calendar and your committee’s webpage. Send updates to [email protected]

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Committee Name: Colorado School of Mines Student Chapter

Committee Chair: Bryan Coday

Date of Report: 4/2/2013 Board Liaison: Tzahi Cath

Next Committee Meeting: 4/2/2013

Activities Since Last Report:

• 3 AWWA/WEF Board Meetings (Mar 6, 13, and 27)

• Joint CEE Student Organization Meeting-April 4, 4:00 to 5:30

o 20 students in attendance

• Student Design Competition

§� Presenting for the SDC as well as the 10th Annual Student Conference

• 10th Annual Student Conference (May 14th 2012)

o Finalized schedule available April 15: tentative schedule attached

o Advertising for more company booths: booth sponsorship form attached

o Looking for judges – we need approximately 10 more volunteers: example judge form attached

Upcoming Activities/Future Plans:

• Tier 2 Student Organization on Campus – all paperwork completed and submitted to school

• Golden WTP Tour; April 12

• Coors General WWTP Tour; April 26

• Lafayette WW Treatment Plant Tour (TBD for February/March)

• Zoo Field Trip –Spring 2013

• 10th Annual Student Conference – May 14th 2013

• Water World Field Trip – Summer 2013

Does your Committee require Board Action or Involvement? What is it and When?

NO:

Volunteer Needs:

Does your committee need volunteers? Yes – we need volunteers for judges at the student conference

Is the need short-term? Yes, May 14th 2013

Is the need long-term? NA

Please briefly describe the need:

We need volunteer judges for the student conference as well as companies willing to host booths. We need approximately 10 more volunteers

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Don’t forget to update the online Calendar and your committee’s webpage. Send updates to [email protected]

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2013 RMSAWWA/RMWEA STUDENT CONFERENCE

 

 

10th Annual RMSAWWA/RMWEA Student

Conference

-PROGRAM-

7:30-8:30 REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS

8:30-8:35 WELCOME (Ballroom A)

8:35-9:05 KEYNOTE PRESENTATION (Ballroom A) Jörg Drewes, Ph.D. - Director of Research, NSF Engineering Research Center

9:10-11:00 ORAL PRESENTATIONS

BALLROOM B

9:10-9:30 Timothy Appleman (CSM) Treatment of Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances in Full- Scale Drinking Water Systems

9:35-9:55

Kristen Mikkelson (CSM) Changes In Water Quality After Bark Beetle Infestation

10:00-10:20

Patricio Roa Garduño (CSM) Point-of-entry Water Treatment for Potable Reuse Using aNanofiltration and Advanced Oxidation Hybrid Approach

BALLROOM C

9:10-9:30 Andrew Steward (CSU-Ft. Collins) The BiO2 Solution – Engineering Innovation in Lagoons

9:35-9:55 Meghan Preut (UNM) Analysis and Comparison of the Microbial Population of Activated Sludge from a Wastewater Treatment Plant Utilizing Glycerin as a Supplemental Carbon Source

10:00-10:20

Kristen Wiles (CSU-Ft. Collins) Development of a Low Cost Graywater Treatment System: Disinfection and Regrowth at the Demonstration Scale

10:20-10:30

BREAK

BALLROOM B

10:30-10:50 Julie Korak (CU-Boulder) Characterizing Algal Organic Matter and its Transformations during Oxidation using Fluorescence Spectroscopy

10:55-11:15

Austa Parker (CU-Boulder) Evaluating the Toxicity of Organophosphate CCL3 Contaminants Post UV and Ozone Based AOP Treatment

11:20-11:40

Chris Peopping (CU-Boulder) Potential for Unintended DNA Damage Reversal Resulting from Multiple Wavelength Irradiation from Polychromatic UV Light Sources

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BALLROOM C

10:30-10:50 Ryan Holloway (CSM) Energy Evaluation and Optimization of a Decentralized Treatment Facility Used for Tailored Water Reuse

10:55-11:15

Kwasi Addae-Mensah (UNM) Nitrification on Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Surfaces

11:20-11:40

David Vuono (CSM) Bacterial Diversity and Ecosystem Recovery in DecentralizedSequencing Batch Membrane Bioreactor Manipulation

11:40-1:00 LUNCH, POSTER PRESENTATIONS, AND NETWORKING TIME (Ballroom A)

1:05-3:35 ORAL PRESENTATIONS

BALLROOM B

1:05-1:25 Kerri Hickenbottom (CSM) Fueling the Future with a Novel Osmotic Heat Engine

1:30-1:50

Heming Wang (UC Denver) Removal Mechanisms of Trace Organic Compounds inMicrobial Fuel Cells

1:55-2:15

Caitlin Glover (CU-Boulder) Halide Quenching of Reactive Oxygen Species Photo- produced from Organic Matter

BALLROOM C

1:05-1:25 Casey Forrestal (UC-Denver) An Efficient and Sustainable Method of Treating and Desalinating Produced Water Using a Microbial Capacitive Desalination Cell

1:30-1:50

Satish Muthu (UWYO) Pervaporation Based Sub-Surface Irrigation System for the Treatment and Reuse of Coalbed Methane Produced Water

1:55-2:15 Ashwin Dhanasekar (CSU-Pueblo) Regional Real-time monitoring of Oil and Gas Operations

2:15-2:25 BREAK

BALLROOM B

2:25-2:45 Samantha Larson (UC-Denver) Sustainable Water Management in Agriculture: What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Local Communities Taking Charge?

2:50-3:10 Mitchel Huggins (UC-Denver) Throwaway Electrodes for Microbial Fuel Cells

3:10-4:20 POSTER PRESENTATIONS AND NETWORKING TIME (Ballroom A)

4:20-5:00 CLOSING AND AWARDS PRESENTATION (Ballroom A)

John Rehring, P.E. – Project Manager, Carollo Engineers

5:00-8:00 BBQ AND NETWORKING TIME (Lions Park East Pavillion)

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Poster Presentations

BALLROOM A: 11:40-1:00 and 3:10-4:20

Dotti Ramey (CSM) Evaluating the Feasability of Thermochemical Conversion Processes

for Wastewater Biosolids in Decentralized Settings

Skuyler Herzog (CSM) Streambed Hydraulic Conductivity Structures: Modeling Influence on Hyporheic Exchange and Enhanced Biodegradation of Wastewater

Daniel Freedman (CSM) Advanced Oxidation Chemistries for Treatment and Reuse of Flowback

and Produced Waters

Cliff Tonsberg (CSM) Predicting Groundwater Elevations in the State of Florida

Zackary Jones (CSM) Unit Process Wetlands for the Attenuation of Trace Organic Contaminants

Cameron Jasper (CSM) Using Vertical High-Resolution Distributed Temperature Sensing

Combined with Time-Lapse Electrical Resistivity Tomography to Monitor Groundwater Infiltration in Managed Aquifer Recharge Basins

John Bush (CSM) Investigation of Mass and Heat Transport and Sustainability of the

Novel Thermally Driven Membrane Distillation Process for Recovery of Water and Minerals

Erik Klumpp (CSM) Novel Arsenic Removal for WWTP Operations

Patricio Roa Garduño (CSM) Point-of-entry Water Treatment for Potable Reuse Using a

Nanofiltration and Advanced Oxidation Hybrid Approach

Candace Walker (CSU-Pueblo) Range Expansion of Three New Invasive Species in the Pueblo Reservoir, Colorado

Ashwin Dhanasekar (CSU-Ft. Collins) Regional Real-time monitoring of Oil and Gas Operations

Hamed Zamani Sabzi (NMSU) Comparative Analysis of Genetic Algorithm and Linear Programming

for Optimizing Multiobjective Reservoirs Operation

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10th Annual Rocky Mountain RMSAWWA/RMWEA

Student Conference May 14th, 2013 8:00 - 5:00

The Colorado School of Mines AWWA/WEF Student Chapter would like to share an official invitation to engineering and consulting firms in the Rocky Mountain Region to join us at the 10th Annual RMSAWWA/RMWEA Student Conference in Golden, Colorado.

The Annual RMSAWWA/RMWEA Student Research Conference is a forum for graduate students to present water-related research and design projects to their peers and to science and engineering professionals. The conference fosters networking among students, engineering and consulting firms, local utilities, and university faculty within the Rocky Mountain region. We are welcoming and encouraging a broad range of research topics in the areas of water and wastewater. The following are example of topics that will be covered:

� Water and wastewater treatment processes � Biological water and wastewater treatment � Water treatment in developing countries � Disinfection practices � Disinfection by-products � Climate change issues/impacts � Inorganic and radioactive contaminants

� Lab methods and analysis � Membrane processes � Advanced oxidation processes � Microbiology/organisms in water � Residuals and disposal � Source protection and security � Taste and odor issues

To help promote networking between students and working professionals, we are currently asking for industry participation by hosting professional booths on the day of the conference, where participants may find out about the company/organization, products / services and network with representatives. (Please note that this is not a recruiting event.)

Conference Booth fees: � Before April 15 $300 � After April 15 $350

Why exhibit a booth at the Student Conference? � Build company recognition � Learn about novel technologies being studied at universities in the Rocky Mountain region � Meet top student researchers in the water and wastewater disciplines � Support the student conference and prizes and be recognized throughout the conference

Conference Highlights: � Keynote/featured speaker � Oral and poster presentations � Professional booths hosted by employers in the Rocky Mountain region � Breakfast, catered lunch, and end-of-conference BBQ

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If you have questions, or wish to reserve a professional booth please contact Dotti Ramey or Bryan Coday at [email protected] or visit us at http://mines.orgsync.com/org/awwa/Conference.

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Presentation stayed focused on               

Exhibited knowledge of work               

Answered questions with appropriate  level of               

Minimal behavioral distractions  (speech, fidgeting,               

             

Presenter's Name:

Technical Content Poor Excellent Score

Title effectively communicates subject matter 1 2 3 4 5 6

Purpose/objectives are clearly stated 1 2 3 4 5 6

Applicability or relevance of work identified 1 2 3 4 5 6

Concise explanation of methods/analysis used 1 2 3 4 5 6

Methods used clearly conveyed 1 2 3 4 5 6

Conclusions supported by data 1 2 3 4 5 6

Total

Visual Appearance Poor Excellent Score

Content and presentation sequence is logically organized 1 2 3 4 5 6

Quantity of text, illustrations, and space are well balanced 1 2 3 4 5 6

Illustrations are clear and relevant 1 2 3 4 5 6

Total

Presenter Skills Poor Excellent Score

Judge Comments:

Total Presentation Score [Conference Committee Only]

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RMSAWWA/RMWEA Joint Committee Report

Committee Name: NMT Student Chapter Committee Chair: Danielle Shipley

Date of Report: 04/02/2013 Board Liaison: Elizabeth Carter

Next Committee Meeting: 04/10/2013 ?

Activities Since Last Report:

We have elected officers for our Publicity, Social, and Secretary/Treasurer positions. Our field trip to the Southside Water Reclamation Plant in Albuquerque was successful as a whole. 8 of our members attended, plus Steve Glass. We also had a social gathering with food provided by our faculty advisor, Dr. Huang. The event was very beneficial for getting to know our members on a more personal level.

Upcoming Activities/Future Plans:

April 6th- Judging state science fair projects for the SJWP

April 19th - Practicing Professionals Panel

May 14th - Attend RMSAWWA/RMWEA Student Conference in Golden

TBD – Social in Albuquerque with NMIC, YP committee hosted by NMT student committee Panelists have been recruited for the Practicing Professionals Panel. We will be electing our President and Vice President for the 2013-2014 school year.

Does your Committee require Board Action or Involvement? What is it and When?

Not at the moment

Volunteer Needs:

Does your committee need volunteers? No

Is the need short-term?

Is the need long-term?

Please briefly describe the need:

Don’t forget to update the online Calendar and your committee’s webpage. Send updates to [email protected]

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ATTENTION! Rotary District 5450

Water and Sanitation Experts Needed IMMEDIATELY If you know ofWATERAND SANITATION EXPERTS (Rotarians or non-Rotarians who would be interested in applying for the District 5440 VOCATIONAL TRAINING TEAM TRIP TO KENYA this summer please contact District VTI' chair John Logan.Applications must be received by April15, 2013.

Our first Vocational Training Team (VTI') Global Grant is awaiting final approval from Rotary International. A team of six water and sanitation experts from Districts 5440 and 5450 will travel to Nairobi, Kenya in June or July for four weeks. Travel expenses will be paid through a Rotary Global Grant.

Our team will work with District 9200 Kenyans in Nairobi and four villages outside ofNairobi to train local officials. Some of the subjects these experts will teach include:

• Resource mapping • Urban community water

management • Community solid waste

management • Sanitation/hygiene practices • Youth in business • Water and sanitation as business

in the rural context • Water purification techniques • Maintenance ofboreholes and

solar pumping equipment.

Our team members will work closely with a Kenyan Vocational Training Team (VTI') while in Kenya. The Kenyan team offour will travel to District 5440 and 5450 later in the year for more extensive training. The candidates will be chosen based on their experience and skills in the areas addressed above. Please e-mail your CV or resume and the Global Grants Vocational Training Team Member Application (see link below) to:

John Logan VTI' Chair [email protected] 720- 273-0651

Find the form at Rotary5450.org. Look on the left side under 'Downloads'.

Northglenn/Thornton Rotary Partners with Denver Broncos byRosieGardner,(Northglenn/Thornton),rosjegamer®comcast net

he Northglenn/Thornton Rotary

Club in Colorado partnered with the Denver Broncos Alumni Association in June, 2012 for a golf tournament where the proceeds specifically benefited youth programs and activities in the Northglenn/Thornton Club.

The official presentation of the representative check for $7,000 to Northglenn/Thornton was presented to Club President Russ Van Houten at the Denver Broncos vs. Cleveland Browns pre-game ceremonies on December 23rd, 2012. Odell Barry, a former wide receiver for the Denver Broncos and charter Rotarian in the Northglenn/Thornton club facilitated these partnerships and resulting money raised.

Go Broncos ! Go Rotary!

Denver Broncos A fumni

From left:Denver Bronco Alumni David Treadwell, Northglenn/Thornton Rotary Club President Russ Van Houten, and Denver Bronco Alumni Billy Thompson

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