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GOWA - Ga. Onsite Wastewater Association July / August, 2016

Make plans NOW to attend! Registration forms enclosed!

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P.O. Box 910, Hartwell, GA 30643 678-646-0379 fax 1-866-267-3792 [email protected] www.onsitewastewater.org

July / August, 2016


President’s Message

Susan Taylor Taylor Services Restroom 2 Go, Macon

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Hello Fellow GOWA Members,

I want to say “Thank You” to everyone for supporting the Georgia Onsite Wastewater Association (GOWA) , your association for your industry! Your support is vital for promoting and shaping and protecting the future of the industry. There is strength in numbers, so I encourage you all to become more involved in promoting our association.

One of the best ways to show support for your association and also one of the best ways our association shows support for its members is through our Annual Conference. The association has worked very hard to provide a great conference this year in the beautiful, historic, city of Savannah, August26-27. There will be continuing education workshops to meet your CEU requirements, networking opportunities with fellow contractors, environmentalists and others involved in our industry. You will have a chance to talk to manufacturers and see their products. This is a great opportunity to get valuable information and make connections to keep your business moving forward.

I would like to thank all those involved in making this conference happen. John Ford has worked very hard on the educational program to provide workshops and speakers on topics that are relevant and helpful to your business. Ashley and Bruce Widener have put

The Septic Times is the official publication of the Georgia Onsite Wastewater Assn. (GOWA). It is published periodically throughout the year.

Statements of fact and opinion are the responsibility of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of GOWA or its Officers and/or Board of Directors.

For more information on advertising or to submit articles call:

Editor Bruce Widener

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GOWA, P. O. Box 910, Hartwell, GA 30643 Ph: 678-646-0379 Fax: 1-866-267-3792

Email: [email protected]

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forth great effort to secure a wonderful location for our contractors and their families to enjoy, as well as all their other hard work behind the scenes to put it all together and make sure it runs smoothly. And of course, none of this would be possible without the support of our loyal sponsors and exhibitors. Please let these people know how much you appreciate their time and efforts to make this a successful conference for all.

Of course, the most important person at the conference is YOU! This conference is for YOU and YOUR industry, so please show your support by attending. You will be glad you did. I look forward to seeing you there! Thank you for your support.


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GOWA Annual Conference

August 26-27 Savannah, GA

Marriott Savannah Riverfront Hotel

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If you are in any way connected to the onsite wastewater industry in Georgia, the GOWA Annual Conference is a MUST for YOU!

There will be seminars where you will not only earn 8 hours of Continuing Education BUT you will also learn a great deal of what is happening in your industry and see industry exhibits. See the enclosed agenda for the complete program.

Come see old friends and meet new ones!

Suppliers can see all the real decision makers at one time! In one place!

Savannah is a great place to visit. There’s lots to do and see. Everyone loves going to Savannah. Take your family and enjoy the visit!

Registration Form Enclosed or register on-line and pay with

credit card at www.onsitewastewater.org.

Hotel Deadline July 26!

The deadline on our room block is July 26 so make your reservations ASAP. Call 1-800-884-1381 and tell them you want the GOWA group room rates which is $145.

Who: Everyone in the Onsite Wastewater Industry in Georgia

What: GOWA Annual Conference

When: Aug. 26-27, 2016

Where: Marriott Savannah Riverfront Hotel 100 General McIntosh Blvd Savannah, GA 31401 1-800-884-1381


As of the printing . Of course, we expect many more exhibitors than this at our Conference.

Thanks so much for your support!

Absolute Environmental Advanced Drainage Systems Delta / Pentair Eljen Corporation Infiltrator Water Technologies Plastic Tubing PTI Polylok, Inc. PolyPortables Presby Environmental SJE-Rhombus/Carolina Sales Smart Water Solutions Yancey Bros. Co.

Exhibitors


By Georgia Department of Public Health

The Georgia Department of Public Health, State Environmental Health Office is pleased to have hired Thomas Vanderboom to join their team as a Land Use Program Consultant. Thomas is a 1994 graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health. He has been

professionally credentialed as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist and Certified Soil Classifier. He brings with him over 21 years of experience with soils and on-site sewage systems throughout Georgia. Throughout his career, he has worked for five different county Boards of Health in three public health districts as well as a private sector engineering firm.

Thomas will be assisting the State with onsite training, product reviews, updating Rules and Regulations and policy development. He will also be providing local environmental health specialists with technical support and guidance. You can reach Thomas Vanderboom at 404-657-6534.

Contractor Renewal Update as of June 1, 2016: Certified for Installing only: 1,017 Certified for Pumping only: 316 Certified for both

Installing and Pumping: 615

Since certification first became a requirement 17 years ago in 1999:

735 contractors have remained certified since the beginning.

5,876 contractors have let their certification requirements lapse and are no longer certified.

3,658 companies have come and gone.

6,475 continuing education courses have been taken.

A Great Partnership Continues


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By Estela Estrada, Marketing Communications Specialist for Caterpillar

Compact track machines serve as a useful solution for a variety of applications. Compact track loaders are ideal for heavy-duty applications that involve rocks and debris providing you with the smoothest ride available, while multi terrain loaders are ideal for applications in which there needs to be minimal ground disturbance, such as golf course landscaping. Although track machines can serve as a vital part of an operation’s fleet, many owners are concerned with the costs often associated with maintaining and servicing the undercarriage.

The good news is that a majority of these costs can be controlled with proper maintenance and operation. You can extend the life of your undercarriage by adhering to a few simple steps and tips:

Maximize the life of your tracks with more gradual 3-point turns. Reduce wear by moving up and down a slope instead of across it. Make sure your operators are experienced on track machines. Avoid loose tracks, as they can cause lug damage and derailment. Make sure the tracks aren’t too tight, as they can increase wear on the tracks, roller wheels, sprockets and drive motors. Clean the machine’s undercarriage at the end of each workday.

While the majority of track machine owning and operating costs can be controlled, application, underfoot conditions and hours of operation make up the remainder of the uncontrollable costs. A critical factor for selection should be the hours of operation the project will demand. Applications that require increased torque and horsepower can cause more wear on the undercarriage than others. Excavation and dozing are harder on tracks than jobs like trenching and grading. Underfoot conditions on the jobsite also play a role in the life of your undercarriage—the more abrasive the material and the more hours the project demands, the faster they wear. Rocky, jagged material and construction debris cause the most wear, while softer surfaces like soil, turf and snow are going to be easier on your tracks. This is when choosing the right tracks, based on application and terrain, is of utmost importance to help manage costs.

Some manufacturers offer several tiers of rubber track solutions, so it’s always a good idea to research your options. First, consider your hours of operation. If you are operating your machine more than 500 hours per year, you probably want to equip it with the manufacturer’s most durable tracks. It’s also important to factor in the underfoot conditions. Standard or general duty tracks are better suited for smoother terrain, such as golf course applications in which minimal ground disturbance is important. Highly durable tracks embedded with metal are ideal on rocky or bumpy underfoot conditions. The undercarriage torsion axle suspension contributes to a smoother ride ensuring more material is retained in the bucket. Across the board, it is essential to match the tracks with the machine and undercarriage so the components work as a united system to maximize performance.

To learn more about how to extend the life of your compact track machine’s undercarriage or how to select the right tracks for your work, visit Cat® Rubber Track Undercarriage.

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Cost Management Tips for Undercarriage

Maintenance on Track Loaders


Agenda Page 1 of 2

(8 Hours of CEU will be given on Friday but 5 hours will be given on Saturday)

Thursday, August 25, 2016 10:02 am Golf tee times. It is MANDATORY that you call and let us know if you are playing No Later Than Aug. 10, when we have to GUARANTEE the times. The charge will be approx. $70 per person. 5:00 – 6:30 pm Officers’ and Directors’ meeting

Friday, August 26, 2016 7:00 am Registration Light refreshments will be served.

8 am – 9 am Session 1: What is your message? – 1 CEU John Ford, Infiltrator Water Technologies 9 am – 10:45 am Session 2: State Update: Rules and Regulations - 2 CEU Chris Kumnick, Ga Dept. Public Health

11:15 – 12:00 N Session 3: Basic Electrical Theory and Control Panel Trouble Shooting – 1 CEU Tim Callander, SJE Rhombus 12 N – 1 pm Lunch - Exhibits open See exhibits and have lunch which will be above and around exhibits

(lunch served 12:00 N) (be sure to get your exhibitor signatures for 1 hr CEU)

1:00 – 2:00 pm Session 4: Safe Hauling– 1 CEU

Ga. Dept of Public Safety Motor Carrier Compliance Div. 2:00 – 3:00 pm Session 5: How NOWA Supports the Industry – 1 CEU NOWA

August 26-27, 2016 Savannah Marriott Riverfront Hotel

Savannah, GA

AGENDA

8 Hrs of CEU on Friday!

See the EXHIBITS

10:45 am – 11:15 am Break sponsored by:

Infiltrator Water Technologies

3:00 – 4:00 pm Break Refreshment Break Exhibits Open

sponsored by: Eljen Corp., Jim King


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(8 Hours of CEU will be given on Friday but 5 hours will be given on Saturday)

Thursday, August 25, 2016 10:02 am Golf tee times. It is MANDATORY that you call and let us know if you are playing No Later Than Aug. 10, when we have to GUARANTEE the times. The charge will be approx. $70 per person. 5:00 – 6:30 pm Officers’ and Directors’ meeting

Friday, August 26, 2016 7:00 am Registration Light refreshments will be served.

8 am – 9 am Session 1: What is your message? – 1 CEU John Ford, Infiltrator Water Technologies 9 am – 10:45 am Session 2: State Update: Rules and Regulations - 2 CEU Chris Kumnick, Ga Dept. Public Health

11:15 – 12:00 N Session 3: Basic Electrical Theory and Control Panel Trouble Shooting – 1 CEU Tim Callander, SJE Rhombus 12 N – 1 pm Lunch - Exhibits open See exhibits and have lunch which will be above and around exhibits

(lunch served 12:00 N) (be sure to get your exhibitor signatures for 1 hr CEU)

1:00 – 2:00 pm Session 4: Safe Hauling– 1 CEU

Ga. Dept of Public Safety Motor Carrier Compliance Div. 2:00 – 3:00 pm Session 5: How NOWA Supports the Industry – 1 CEU NOWA

August 26-27, 2016 Savannah Marriott Riverfront Hotel

Savannah, GA

AGENDA

8 Hrs of CEU on Friday!

See the EXHIBITS

10:45 am – 11:15 am Break sponsored by:

Infiltrator Water Technologies

3:00 – 4:00 pm Break Refreshment Break Exhibits Open

sponsored by: Eljen Corp., Jim King


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4:00 – 5:00 pm Session 6: History of Wastewater – 1 CEU Jim King, Eljen Corp.

Saturday, August 27, 2016 7:00 am Registration 7 am – 1:15 pm Exhibits open 8 am – 9 am Session 7 : Pumper Talk of Some Kind– 1 CEU Chris Kumnick, DPH 9 am –10 am Session 8 : Soils and Land Scape Positioning - 1 CEU

Donnie Bradshaw 10:30 am – 11:00 am Session 9 : Boosting Productivity: The Importance of Proper Equipment Maintenance

and Equipment Selection by Application – 1 CEU Yancey Bros. Co. 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Session 10: Rainwater Harvesting – 1 CEU Chris Peterson, PTI 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm GOWA Business Meeting 1:15 pm Adjourn Have a safe trip home! Hope you learned a lot! Thanks for coming!

Don’t Miss The

EXHIBITS

10 am – 10:30 am Break in Exhibit Hall - See the Exhibits

SPONSORED BY

Plastic Tubing Industries, Inc.


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GOWA’s 16th Annual Conference & Onsite Management System Industry Exhibits

August 26-27, 2016 Marriott Savannah Riverfront Hotel,

Savannah, GA

Company: ________________________________________ website: ________________________________

Contact Person: ____________________________________ Email: _________________________________

Mailing Address: __________________________ City: _______________ ST: ______ Zip: ______________

Phone: (______)______________________ Cell: (_____)_______________ Fax: (_____)________________

Persons Attending: Please print as you would like your name badge to read. Copy for additional attendees. Include the last 4 digits of their Social Security # to insure that they received credit for their Continuing Education Hours.

1. _____________________________(last 4 SS#) ____________ 2._________________________ (last 4 SS#)__________

Hotel: Conference Registration fees do NOT include the cost of your hotel room. Please see Hotel and camping information on the Conference notice. There are a couple different options for you to consider. The cut off date for our room block at the Hotels is May 6 After that room may not be available.

Non Non Non Member Member Member Member Member Member

Full Conference: Includes CE, seminars, handouts, __ @ $175 $225 $200 $265 $225 $285 exhibits, Friday lunch, Sat. Brkft and all breaks & materials

Friday ONLY: Includes CE, seminars, handouts, exhibits, __ @ $155 $210 $180 $250 $195 $275 lunch, all breaks & materials for Friday ONLY

Saturday ONLY Includes CE, seminars, handouts, __ @ $105 $150 $125 $175 $150 $195 Sat. breakfast, all breaks, materials and exhibits

State Employee—Full Registration Includes same as Full __ @ $195 $195 $210 $210 $235 $225 Conference Reg. above PLUS GOWA Membership

Guest / Spouse Full Registration: Includes all breaks for .. __ @ $100 $110 $110 $120 $110 $120 Friday and Saturday, lunch Fri., brkf Sat. but NO CE

Upgrade Your Membership! (Please consider this!) If you would like to upgrade to a Company Membership or prepay your GOWA membership dues/investment, please indicate which one you would like: Bronze Co. Membership includes 2 individual memberships @ $100 $100 $100 $100 Silver Co. Membership includes 3 individual memberships @ $250 $250 $250 $250 Gold Co. Membership includes 4 individual memberships @ $500 $500 $500 $500 Platinum Co. Membership includes 5 individual memberships @ $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000

Add 3% if paying by credit card ……… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3% $_______

Total Amount Enclosed ………………………………………………………………………… $______

Early Bird Reg. Before July 26

Registration Fee After July 26

TOTAL Registration Fees

Hotel room not included in Conference Registration

(Remember you can register & pay on line. Go to www.onsitewastewater.org.) Mail completed form with check (payable to GOWA) Mail completed form to: GOWA, P. O. Box 910, Hartwell, GA 30643. Enclosed: check If you want to make payment by credit card, please register online at www.onsitewastewater.org.

Questions: Email [email protected], fax 866-267-3792 or call 678-646-0369.

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REGISTER & MAKE PAYMENT ON-LINE! Go to www.onsitewastewater.org and click “Annual Meeting”.

Reg Fee At the Door

Call the hotel at 1-800-884-1381 today! Room rate is $145.


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For Hotel Reservations call 800-884-1381! Room Block Deadline July 26!

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GOWA’s 16th Annual Conference & Exhibit August 26-27, 2016

Marriott Savannah Riverfront Hotel, Savannah, GA

Company: _________________________________________________ website: _____________________________________

Contact Person: ___________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________ City: _______________ ST: ______ Zip: __________

Phone: (______)_______________________ Cell: (_____)___________________ Fax: (_____)_________________________

Persons Attending: Please print as you would like your name badge to read. Copy form for additional names. 1.__________________________________2.________________________________3._________________________________

Exhibit space is 10’ X 10’ with one 8 ft table and 2 chairs Member Non Mem. Member Non Mem. If you need additional space, you will need an additional exhibit space. Indoor Exhibit: Includes two full Conf. Registrations $550 $700 $600 $750 $ Which includes Friday lunch, Sat. Brkft and all breaks 2nd Indoor Exhibit after purchasing 1st Exhibit: $350 $500 $400 $550 $ (includes one addition Full Conference Registration) Outdoor Exhibit (without indoor Exhibit): $550 $700 $600 $750 $ Outdoor Exhibit WITH Indoor Exhibit: $350 $500 $400 $550 $ Additional Exhibitor Attendees after first two: $100 $125 $125 $150 $ Includes Friday lunch, Sat. Brkft and all breaks. Supplier NOT EXHIBITING 1st person: $255 $250 $280 $350 $ Includes Friday lunch, Sat. Brkft and all breaks. Additional Supplier NOT EXHIBITING after first person: $100 $125 $125 $150 $ Includes Friday lunch, Sat. Brkft and all breaks. Upgrade Your Membership! Please consider this! Suppliers are especially encouraged to join as a Corp. Member rather than the $30 individual membership. If you would like to upgrade or prepay your GOWA membership to a Corp. Membership, please indicate which one you would like. You will then receive the discounts listed above and other individual memberships. The $30 membership is for individual installer members. Bronze Corp. Membership (Incl: 2 indiv. Memberships) $100 $100 $100 $100 $ Silver Corp. Membership (Incl: 3 indiv. Memberships) $250 $250 $250 $250 $ Gold Corp. Membership (Incl: 4 indiv. Memberships) $500 $500 $500 $500 $ Platinum Corp. Membership (Incl: 5 indiv. Memberships) $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $ Total Amount Enclosed: $ Other: For electricity, phone line, internet, etc. other charges may apply. Email [email protected]. Would you like to: Donate a Door Prize? Sponsor coffee break, lunch, other? Advertise in the Newsletter / Program? Email or call [email protected] or 678-646-0379.

You may register & make payment on-line by going to www.onsitewastewater.org or mail completed form with check (payable to GOWA) or fax your registration to 1-866-267-3792. Mail completed form to: GOWA, P. O. Box 910, Hartwell, GA 30643 Enclosed: check Credit Card charge available for on line registration.

Questions: Email [email protected], fax 1-866-267-3792 or call 678-646-0369

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Early Registration Discount Before July 26

Registration After

July 26 TOTAL

EXHIBIT FEES

Corporate Sponsors Discounts Platinum 20% Gold: 18% Silver: 15% Bronze 10%

Less Sponsor Discount Plat. 20% Gold 18% Silver 15% Bronze10%

REGISTER & MAKE PAYMENT ON-LINE! Go to www.onsitewastewater.org and click “Annual Meeting”.


Use the GOWA Logo! Membership in GOWA demonstrates to property owners, state and local government agencies, health department environmentalists, home builders and others that you are a PROFESSIONAL and you support your industry by supporting the association that represents it. This demonstrates that you stay up to date on the latest information concerning your industry, techniques and continuing education. To show that you are a member, you should proudly display the GOWA logo at every possible opportunity on letterhead, checks, proposals, advertising, office doors, vehicles, emails, websites, facebook, etc. Do this wherever your company name or company logo is found. This also promotes GOWA

and let’s others know you are supporting us.

If you would like us to send you a .jpg of the GOWA logo please let us know and we will be happy to do it. Call or email today. 678-646-0379 or [email protected].

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GOWA Board of Directors meet

to discuss important industry and association business

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The GOWA Officers and Directors meet each quarter to discuss business that is important to the onsite industry and the association. These meetings are open to all members. Please let us know if you would like to be notified of when we meet.

Pictured Above L to R: GOWA Director John Ford, Infiltrator Water Technologies and GOWA President Susan Taylor, Taylor Services Restrooms 2 Go.

Pictured on the right: VP Stephen Brown, Plastic Tubing Industries; Bruce Widener, GOWA Exec. Dir. And Treasurer Mike Fugate, Smart Water Solutions.

Pictured below L to R: Directors Harold Welchel, Welchel Plumbing; Dart Kendall, Advanced Septic,; Sec. Terri Wigley, Pit Stop; and Director John Ford, Infiltrator Water Technologies




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Due to the high cost of printing and mailing this newsletter, only one copy is sent per company. Please pass this around for others to see. Thank you very much for your understanding.

Register NOW for GOWA Annual Conference!

8 hrs of Continuing Education!

Ph: 678-646-0379 Fax: 1-866-267-3792 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.onsitewastewater.org

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