WEFMAX 2008 in Anchorage, Alaska
May 8-9, 2008

The following Member Associations participated in the “Great Ideas” MA Exchange.  To access an MA presentation, click “Presentation” and/or to access a details sheet, click “Fact Sheet”.   For more information covered in the presentations, please contact each MA directly.

Alaska Water and Wastewater Management Association
Presenter:
Tom Wolf, WEF Delegate twolf1@ch2m.com
Presentation: AWWMA will be hosting the US Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition in 2009.  Information on hosting was addressed and encouraged MAs to think about getting involved in hosting a future SJWP competition.
Fact Sheet
 
Atlantic Canada Water Works Association
Presenter: Roland Richard, WEF Delegate rrichard@gmsc.nb.ca 
Presentation: ACWWA continues to respond to the challenge of technological change and government restraint and regulations through continued education programs.  The International Water Association (IWA) conducted a International Specialists Conference supported by WEF and all Canadian Member Associations in Moncton, NB in 2007.  The conference was also referred to as the 4th Canadian Organic Residuals and Biosolids Management Conference.  This was the first time that a conference of this type combing the technical and managerial aspects of biosolids sustainability has been held at the international level.  The ACWWA Board is reviewing the By-Laws to bring on a name change of Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association modeled after the Alaska WWMA C&B.
Fact Sheet

British Columbia Water and Waste Association
Presenter: Chris Johnston, WEF Delegate cjohnston@kwl.ca
Presentation: Membership and Annual Conference have grown, survived a major governance change, WEF Delegate now back on BCWWA Board, realigning technical committees to align with WEF, create more WEF content for monthly e-news to members, and promote benefits of WEF membership to employers.

California Water Environment Association
Presenter: Katherine Suter, WEF Delegate ksuter@sbsa.org 
Presentation: Strategic Plan Goals, and New regulation by the State Water Board adopted a general waste discharge requirement for all publicly owned sanitary sewer collection systems in California, and new training model developed.
Fact Sheet

Chesapeake Water Environment Association
Presenter: Ray Schulte, WEF Delegate rschulte@kci.com
Presentation: Expanding and strengthening ties with CSAWWA; Rewriting Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation to change to a 501 (c)(3); Increase WEF participation through Delegates, At-Large Delegate, and Committee representation at WEFMAX meetings; & Increase YP participation on Board and Committees.
Fact Sheet

Hawaii Water Environment Association
Presenter:
Peter Ono, WEF Delegate pono@brwncald.com
Presentation: 301(h) Waiver Support with expert testimonies, meeting with local politicians, and retaining a public relations firm; joint Young Professional Committee with AWWA; and was invited to be a WEFTEC Laboratory Judge
Support Documents:
SIWWTP Testimony | Roy Abe Advertiser | John Katahira  

Indiana Water Environment Association
Presenter: Lynn Brabec, WEF Delegate lynn.newvine@coei.org
Presentation:  Outsourced journal; Communication Plan to reach members and target audiences, Annual Conference Onsite Survey to help provide a benchmark of measurement for customer satisfaction

New England Water Environment Association
Presenter: Robert Button, WEF Delegate buttonro@cdm.com
Presentation: Strategic Planning Session, Joint Association Activities, & Energy Committee

Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association
Presenters:
Dale Richwine, Past President dale.richwine@mwhglobal.com
Ron Moeller, WEF Board of Trustee RonMoeller@kennedyjenks.com
Presentation: Silent Heroes program
Silent Heroes Program
Fact Sheet

RESEAU environnement
Presenter:
Diana Tao, WEF Delegate dianaqing.tao@bpr-cso.com
Presentation: Student membership provides opportunity to post CV on website, posters for universities to post on bulletin board, and flyers specific to student interest; Technical Committee involved in support to a mandate from the Minister of the environment of Quebec’s to prepare a Stormwater Best Management Practice Guide.
Fact Sheet    

Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association
Presenter: James Eichenberger, Treasurer jeichenberger@arber.com
Presentation: Student & YP Programs; Strikes & Spares SJWP Fund Raiser, & Electronic Training
Fact Sheet

Water Environment Association of Ontario
Presenter:  George Lai, WEF Delegate george.lai@ontario.ca
Presentation: Strategic and Succession Planning, active New Professional Committee focused on professional development, networking and leadership opportunities, liaison with universities, and organizing NP activities.  Student Chapter formation has increased with two new chapters for 2008 with two more in process. WEAO is working on providing guidance to chapter, succession plan, and maintenance plan to keep chapters active and effective.

Water Environment Association of Utah
Presenter: Lance Wood, President-Elect lancew@centralweber.com
Presentation: Membership has increased by 26% this year resulting in reaching the goal to have a 2nd Delegate.  Operations Challenge team has done well over the past few years  and has been a positive influence on WEAU winning awards in Safety and 1st in Collection, Best Uniform Award, and took 4th over all.  First WEAU student chapter was formed in 2007.  An annual sponsorship program offered for consultants and vendors has increased sponsor revenue and eliminates the perception by vendors and consultants that they are being hit up numerous times per year to fund every WEAU event.  Set a goal to fight the misperception within association members by reminding and educating them on the vital importance of this industry and the important role we play in supporting the healthy prosperous lifestyles we enjoy.  Developing a balance in conferences and training to ALL members.
Fact Sheet

Western Canada Water Environment Association
Presenter: Garry Mak, WEF Delegate garry.mak@uma.aecom.com
Presentation: Membership has slightly decreased over the past year, planed first Strategic Planning Session in 2007, YP Committee was formed in 2006 and active.
Fact Sheet