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Agenda
Thursday, January 23, 2014
9:00 a.m. Registration
9:45 a.m. Welcome Jerry Harte, MWEA and Gary Timmer, United Water
10:00 a.m. MDEQ Update William Creal, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
10:30 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. Impacts of Michigan’s Act 503 on POTW Regulation of Mercury in Dental Amalgam George Davis, Davis & Davis Law Offices PLC
11:30 a.m. Ice Pigging — A Sustainable Alternative for Cleaning Sewer Force Mains and Water Mains Dan Kitchen, Utility Service Group
12:00 p.m. Lunch (provided)
1:00 p.m. NPDES Stormwater Discharge Compliance and Audit Preparedness John McDonald, Arch Environmental Group
1:45 p.m. Not Your Father’s SCADA System: Optimizing Process Control & Maximizing Energy Efficiency Erin Szczegielniak, P.E. and Troy McDonald, FTC&H
2:30 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m. Low Pressure Sewer Solutions to Wet Weather Problems Keith McHale, P.E., Environment One Corporation
3:15 p.m. Wastewater Treatment from an Industrial Viewpoint — Graceland Fruit, Inc. John Barszewski, FTC&H and Jessica Wooten, Graceland Fruit, Inc.
3:45 p.m. Industry Recruitment Mark Mundt, United Water, MWEA Industry Recruitment Committee Chair
4:00 p.m. Sponsors — 90-Second Update
5:30 p.m. Reception, Banquet, Recognition Program and Entertainment
Friday, January 24, 2014
6:45 a.m. Breakfast (provided)
8:00 a.m. Surviving the Flood Mark Mundt and Gary Timmer, United Water
8:45 a.m. Check-up Program for Small Systems (CUPSS): A Case Study Andrea Paul, Michigan Technological University
9:15 a.m. Break
9:30 a.m. Improving Plant Aeration Using Gas Infusion Technology Kirk Brown, IMECO-USA, LLC
10:15 a.m. Operation and Maintenance of the City of Three Rivers Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic Digester (ATAD) Doug Humbert, City of Three Rivers WWTP
11:00 a.m. Break
11:15 a.m. WEF Stormwater Video Fred Cowles, P.E., Cowles Environmental
12:00 p.m. Lunch (provided) - Adjourn
Extend Your Stay at the Bavarian Inn Lodge with Discounted Rates
MWEA has negotiated a discount rate for Wednesday, January 22nd, Friday, January 24th, and Saturday,
January 25th for those wishing to extend their stay. (Most conference fees include the room for Thursday,
January 23rd.) The rates for rooms are as follows:
Wednesday, January 22: Please use the registration form to register for this night
Friday, January 24: $75 (single, double, triple, quad), $135 (suite), plus applicable taxes
Saturday, January 25: $140, (single, double, triple, quad), plus applicable taxes
Reservations for Friday and Saturday night are on your own. Call Shannon Osantowski at the Bavarian Inn at
989-480-7929 to make your reservation. Rollaway beds or cribs are available for an additional charge.
Bavarian Inn Amenities
Indoor waterpark with 4 indoor pools, 3 whirlpools, and two new waterslides!
18 hole indoor miniature golf
Family Fun Center - 100+ video and redemption games, air hockey, and pool tables
Two story Children’s Village play area
Two lounges, two restaurants, two gift shops
Free live entertainment nightly, sing-alongs and karaoke in the Lorelei Lounge
Free Wi-Fi Internet
Bring your family!
There’s lots to do in Frankenmuth!
Zehnder’s Snowfest
Taking place January 22-27, 2014, Zehnder’s Snowfest
has been host to one of the top snow sculpting events
in North America for the past 22 years. Visitors
have enjoyed larger-than-life snow sculptures and
beautifully detailed ice carvings each year. In addition,
Zehnder’s Snowfest will have entertainment for the
entire family in the warming tent, a fireworks display,
petting zoo and children’s activities. Call 1-800-863-
7999 for more information.
Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland
World’s largest Christmas store. Bronner’s amazing store is the size of 1 1/2 football fields!
Birch Run Premium Outlets The Midwest’s largest outlet center. (15 minutes from the Bavarian Inn)
Village Shops, Cheese Haus, fudge, arts and crafts,
and much more! Go to www.frankenmuth.org for more information, coupons, and a visitor’s guide.
For Registration, Payment and Additional Information,
contact: the MWEA Office
PO Box 397 Bath, MI 48808
517-641-7377 Phone 517-641-7388 Fax
[email protected] www.mi-wea.org
Directions:
Bavarian Inn Lodge One Covered Bridge Lane Frankenmuth, MI 48734
From Lansing: I-69 toward Flint. Take exit 133 to
merge onto I-75 N/US-23 N toward Saginaw. Take exit
136 for M-54/M-83 toward Frankenmuth/Birch Run.
Turn right onto M-54 S/M-83 N/Birch Run Rd. Turn
left onto M-83 N/Gera Rd. Turn right onto Covered
Bridge Lane, cross the bridge and you’re there!
From Detroit: Take I-75 N toward Flint. Take exit
133 to merge onto I-75 N/US-23 N toward Saginaw.
Take exit 136 for M-54/M-83 toward Frankenmuth/
Birch Run. Turn right onto M-54 S/M-83 N/Birch Run
Rd. Turn left onto M-83 N/Gera Rd. Turn right onto
Covered Bridge Lane, cross the bridge and you’re there!
From the North: Take I-75 S toward Flint. Take exit
136 for M-54/M-83 toward Frankenmuth/Birch Run.
Turn left onto M-54 S/M-83 N/Birch Run Rd. Turn left
onto M-83 N/Gera Rd. Turn right onto Covered Bridge
Lane, cross the bridge and you’re there!
MWEA Cancellation Policy:
If MWEA cancels, full refunds will be issued. If registrant cancels 10 business days or more before program, a 100% refund will be issued. If cancellation is less than 10 days before program, fees based on expenses will apply. No refunds are made if cancellation is after program date. Registrants who have not paid and do not attend will be charged fees based on expenses. Registration can be transferred to another person in your organization anytime. All changes must be communicated to the MWEA office at 517-641-7377.
Wastewater CECs — 0.8 Total
0.5 Managerial & 0.3 Technical
MDEQ Course Code: 1178
Wastewater Administrators Conference — WWAdCon Registration Form – January 23-24, 2014
To ensure room availability at the Bavarian Inn Lodge, this completed form, along with payment, must be received in the MWEA office by January 3, 2014, or for commuters by January 16, 2014.
Name: _______________________________________________ I am a first-time attendee to WWAdCon
Organization: ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________ City: __________________ State: _________ Zip Code: ______
Office Phone: _________________________________ Cell phone: ________________________________ I wish to receive CECs associated with this conference. Please note: you must be in attendance for both days of the conference to be awarded any CECs for this conference.
Registration
MWEA/WEF Member – 2-Day Conference Only (Commuter) $265
MWEA/WEF Member – 2-Day Conference w/ 1 Night Single Occupancy* $355
MWEA/WEF Member – 2-Day Conference w/ 1 Night Double Occupancy** Roommate Name:
$315
MWEA/WEF Member – 2-Day Conference w/ 1 Night Suite $405
Non-Member – 2-Day Conference Only (Commuter) $327
Non-Member – 2-Day Conference w/ 1 Night Single Occupancy* $417
Non-Member – 2-Day Conference w/ 1 Night Double Occupancy** Roommate Name:
$377
Non-Member – 2-Day Conference w/ 1 Night Suite $465
Non-Members – Check this box if you wish to receive a MWEA complimentary 1-year membership
Subtotal
Additional Registration Options
Lodging for Wednesday, January 22, 2014 (member and non-member)
1 Night Single Occupancy* $80
1 Night Double Occupancy** Roommate Name: $40
Spouse/Guest Meals (These are additional meals for guests – not attendees)
Lunch – Thursday, January 23rd ___ x $17
Dinner – Thursday, January 23rd ___ x $26
Breakfast – Friday, January 24th ___ x $17
Lunch – Friday, January 24th ___ x $17
My organization wishes to be a SPONSOR! If you wish to attend the conference or stay for meals please
register online instead of using this form. See sponsorship contract online for a listing of sponsorship benefits. $150
Subtotal
Payment Options: Check Enclosed (payable to MWEA) Grand Total
Charge my Visa MC AMEX Account #: Exp: Signature:
Billing Address for Credit Card:
*Choose this option if you are rooming by yourself or with someone not attending the conference (e.g., your spouse). **If you do not choose a roommate, a roommate will be assigned to you. If you choose Double Occupancy and there are no roommates available to be assigned, you will be charged at the Single Occupancy rate.
Other Important Details: We book the above options with the hotel on your behalf. If you wish to stay additional nights through the weekend to take advantage of SnowFest, you must call the hotel directly at 989-480-7929 to arrange for your room(s) for those nights. If you wish to be in the same hotel room as for the conference, tell them you are going to be here for WWAdCon and ask if they can accommodate you in the same room.
If you need other add-on items, such as having a 5th
or 6th
person in your room, a rollaway bed, or a crib you must arrange for them directly with hotel even if we are arranging for your room for the conference. There are additional charges for these items and you must pay the hotel directly for these items.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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Announcing...A New Seminar!
(pending CEC approval)
Developing an Asset Management Plan
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
at the Bavarian Inn Lodge
This newly developed seminar includes much needed
information for those in charge, including metrics and
risk analysis. Attendees will work in groups to develop
an Asset Management Plan and create a Business Risk
Analysis. A ‘hands on’ seminar that will satisfy your
need to better understand your business and know how
to move it forward!
For more information and to register go to www.mi-wea.org.
NOTE: This is a separate seminar from WWAdCon, with a separate seminar registration and fee.
Scan the QR Code
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About This Conference
The Wastewater Administrator Conference provides the opportunity to interact with other superintendents
and administrators from across the state. We invite you to join us to learn about important issues and
updates for those in charge of wastewater facilities including: vulnerability, emergency preparedness,
maintenance, asset management, data management, and more.
Wastewater CECs — 0.8 Total
0.5 Managerial and 0.3 Technical
MDEQ Course Code: 1178
Join Us for the Wednesday Evening
Meet and Greet!
Why not book a room for Wednesday evening
(at the discounted rate) and ease your morning
commute to the conference?
MWEA will be hosting a Wednesday evening
‘Meet and Greet’ at the Bavarian Inn from 6:00
to 9:00 p.m. for conference attendees. Cash
bar and hors d’oeuvres in a relaxed, friendly
environment! A great way to begin your stay!
Mark Your Calendars…
February 4-5, 2014 Operators Day/Joint Expo — Lansing
February 4, 2014 Infrastructure Seminar — Lansing
February 18, 2014 Lagoon Seminar — Holland
February 25-26, 2014 Borchardt Conference — Ann Arbor
April 17, 2014 Local Sections Seminar — Frankenmuth
May 13, 2014 Lab Practices Seminar — East Lansing
June 22-25, 2014 MWEA Annual Conference
— Boyne Mountain
To register for any of these
events, scan this QR code
with your mobile device.