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September 2023

(Sep 30) Space is limited to just the first six teams who sign up to compete in Top Ops at the 2023 Fall Conference -- make sure to sign up ahead of the conference to be sure you get a spot!
(Sep 29) Remember to bring a sample to the Fall Conference for the contest to name the Best Drinking Water in Nebraska. Find the contest rules on the Fall Conference page and see if your utility can join the roster of past winners.
(Sep 29) October is CISA's Cybersecurity Awareness Month
(Sep 29) Our benefit shoot raised $700 for Water for People
(Sep 22) Job opening: Senior water plant/system specialist at Pierre, South Dakota
(Sep 22) A draft agenda for the annual business meeting (to be held on Nov. 1) is now available on the board page
(Sep 15) The time is now to register for our Fall Conference!
(Sep 11) The Young Professionals committee is hosting a stream cleanup and happy hour in Omaha on September 15th
(Sep 8) Apply for the One AWWA Operator Scholarship by September 30th for an opportunity to earn $1,000 for training and education
(Sep 8) Join us for the 2023 Fall Conference preconference event on October 31st (flyer) (registration)
(Sep 8) Approved minutes from the May board meeting have been posted
(Sep 8) Draft minutes from the September board meeting have been posted
(Sep 8) Job opening: Water superintendent at Pierre, South Dakota
(Sep 8) Job opening: Operations management engineer at Rapid City, South Dakota
(Sep 1) The deadline to register for the sporting clays shoot is September 14th
(Sep 1) An agenda for the board meeting tentatively scheduled for September 7th is now available on the board page

August 2023

(Aug 25) The annual sporting clays shoot to benefit Water for People is coming September 15th
(Aug 25) Job opening: Water system operator at Kearney, Nebraska (deadline September 7th)
(Aug 18) AWWA is offering a webinar on recent settlement offers emerging from PFAS litigation. This litigation could have important consequences for most water utilities, whether or not they are directly involved as parties to the cases.
(Aug 18) Less than two weeks remain until award nominations are due
(Aug 9) Save the date for our joint Fall Conference with NWEA, SWANA, and APWA in Kearney, starting with a pre-conference on October 31st and lasting straight through November 3rd
(Aug 4) Award nominations are due August 31st
(Aug 4) Job opening: Environmental program specialist II at NDEE (closes August 14th)

July 2023

(Jul 24) Utility members are asked to check their inboxes for an important update from AWWA on the status of DWSRF funding in Congress
(Jul 13) Check out Nebraska's page in the "Water 2050" yearbook, assembled by AWWA for the Water 2050 project
(Jul 7) The nominations committee report is available for all members to review prior to the November election
(Jul 6) Young professionals are invited to an informative free webinar about membership on July 21st

June 2023

(Jun 26) Just four days left to submit an abstract to deliver a presentation at our Fall Conference
(Jun 22) Time is running out! You have until June 30th to respond to our call for papers for the 2023 Fall Conference, scheduled for November 1st and 2nd in Kearney.
(Jun 11) Save the date for the Water for People sporting clays shoot fundraiser event on September 15th
(Jun 9) The water samples have been delivered, and Metropolitan Utilities District will represent Nebraska in the "Best of the Best Taste Test" at AWWA-ACE in Toronto next week

May 2023

(May 25) Job opening: Program manager at the Wichita State University Environmental Finance Center
(May 19) Funeral arrangements for Rich Koenig have been announced
(May 18) Draft minutes of the May 2023 board meeting are now available on the board page
(May 17) The Nebraska Section AWWA mourns the passing of Rich Koenig, a past chairperson and Fuller Award recipient. Information on arrangements is not available at this time but will be shared upon receipt.
(May 14) Draft minutes of the March 2023 board meeting are now available on the board page
(May 12) Officers and committee chairs are kindly reminded to submit their reports for the upcoming board meeting no later than Wednesday at noon
(May 12) Our call for papers is out for the 2023 Fall Conference, scheduled for November 1st and 2nd in Kearney; due date is June 30th
(May 5) Be sure your whole community knows it's Drinking Water Week in Nebraska and nationwide, May 7th through May 13th: Celebrate with your customers and share great informative resources
(May 5) Drinking Water Week proclamation
(May 5) A draft agenda for the May 18th board meeting is available on the board page
(May 5) Remarks on the proclamation of Drinking Water Week, prepared by Marc Rosso and delivered by John Keith on May 4th

April 2023

(Apr 21) Drinking Water Week 2023 is coming up May 7th through 13th; be sure to get your downloadable materials and look at ways you can celebrate
(Apr 21) The Drinking Water Week proclamation signing ceremony will be held on May 4th at 9:00 am at the State Capitol; space is limited, so contact Mary Poe if you would like to attend
(Apr 10) The Philanthropy committee is hosting the annual Water for People golf fundraiser on May 18th
(Apr 10) The Young Professionals committee is hosting a YP tailgate at the Nebraska spring game on April 22nd

March 2023

(Mar 13) The final agenda for the March 14th board meeting has been posted (with attachments) to the board page
(Mar 10) Please take 5 minutes to respond to our Water 2050 survey -- you don't have to answer every question! Just pick a few that matter to you and share your candid response.
(Mar 3) Final reminder: Act now to return your ballots on the proposed changes to our section bylaws -- the deadline is March 7th! Please scan your marked ballot and email the image to SectionServices@awwa.org or return the ballot by mail.

February 2023

(Feb 14) The preliminary agenda for the March board meeting is now available
(Feb 10) Please remember to return your ballots on the proposed changes to our section bylaws by March 7th
(Feb 10) Your feedback on our Water 2050 survey is still needed
(Feb 3) Members, please review the proposed changes to our section bylaws. Be on the lookout for a ballot mailed to you to get your vote on these amendments. Please scan your marked ballot and email the image to SectionServices@awwa.org or return the ballot by mail.
(Feb 3) Please read about our Water 2050 survey and take the survey

January 2023

(Jan 27) Draft minutes of the January board meeting are now available on the board page
(Jan 27) Members, please review the proposed changes to our bylaws
(Jan 20) Utilities should be alert to an EPA notice regarding a supply-chain disruption at a major producer of potassium permanganate and sodium permanganate products; AWWA utility members should have already received a complete advisory on the matter
(Jan 20) Read Marc Rosso's report from the chair
(Jan 6) The agenda for the January 24 board meeting is now available
(Jan 5) Southeast Community College is offering two introductory courses for operators ("Introduction to Wastewater" and "Introduction to Drinking Water Treatment"), starting January 9th. Both courses will be offered online.

December 2022

(Dec 21) We have a new mailing address: Effective immediately, please use PO Box 83743, Lincoln, NE 68501-3743 for any postal mail now and in the future
(Dec 12) Water operators (grades I-IV) at small systems (under 10,000 people) are invited to register for a free one-day workshop on December 14th at Camp Carol Joy Holling in Ashland
(Dec 2) The 2023 schedule of board meetings is now available
(Dec 2) Draft minutes of the November 2022 board meeting are now available

October 2022

(Oct 28) Minutes from the 2021 business meeting have been posted to the board page
(Oct 28) Members are invited to attend the annual business meeting at the Fall Conference; the agenda is now available on the board page
(Oct 28) The agenda for the November board meeting is now available
(Oct 28) Sign up now to reserve your spot in Top Ops at the Fall Conference
(Oct 28) Don't forget to bring a sample to the Fall Conference to enter in the contest to name 2022's Best-Tasting Water in Nebraska
(Oct 21) Fall Conference is less than two weeks away: Have you made a plan to bring a sample for the water-tasting contest?
(Oct 21) Don't wait for the Fall Conference -- sign up now to participate on one of up to eight (8) teams of three (3) people each in Top Ops
(Oct 21) Committee chairs: Have you submitted your annual reports yet?
(Oct 7) Add the one-day pre-conference seminar on project funding to your Fall Conference experience and get another 4.75 CEU credits for water or wastewater on November 1st -- the cost is just $100
(Oct 7) Fall Conference registrants: Remember to reserve your t-shirt -- free when you sign up to attend the AWWA portion of the conference. Shirts are for pick-up at the conference only (they won't be shipped!), but we need you to reserve your size so we have the right number available.
(Oct 7) Today is the last day to sign up to be a mentor to our student members looking into water careers
(Oct 7) Committee chairs, please submit your annual reports to the board by October 19th
(Oct 7) Watch your mailbox for a reminder invitation to our Fall Conference

September 2022

(Sep 30) Members attending the Fall Conference are eligible to pick up a free t-shirt honoring our 75th anniversary. Please visit the online store and check out with your personal details to register your size. Shirts will be available for pick-up only and will not be shipped.
(Sep 30) Spread the word about our poster contest for children, to be judged at our Fall Conference for cash prizes
(Sep 30) Sign up by October 7th to be a mentor
(Sep 30) The deadline to apply for AWWA scholarships is December 21st
(Sep 23) Draft minutes of the September 2022 board meeting are now available
(Sep 23) Approved minutes of the July 2022 board meeting are now available
(Sep 23) The EPA is offering updates on railroad transportation due to the continued risk of labor actions that could affect the shipment of chlorine products used in water and wastewater treatment
(Sep 23) Members may find use in EPA updates on water/wastewater sector supply chain resilience and current supply-chain disruptions
(Sep 22) Fall Conference registration is now open to both attendees and exhibitors
(Sep 21) Our Fall Conference partners at NWEA are hosting a membership information session on October 4th
(Sep 14) Applications for the One AWWA Operator Scholarship are due by the end of the day on September 15th; two scholarships will be awarded for general operator education, and two will be awarded for Fall Conference attendance
(Sep 14) Committee chairs are reminded to please submit reports to the secretary prior to the September 15th board meeting
(Sep 6) The September board meeting agenda is now available
(Sep 2) Join the Water for People benefit sporting clays shoot on September 16th
(Sep 2) To celebrate our section's 75th anniversary, we are reaching out to say thank you to our members and raising awareness of the benefits of AWWA membership

August 2022

(Aug 22) Register today for the Water for People sporting clays shoot on September 16th
(Aug 22) Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the Water for People sporting clays shoot
(Aug 20) There's still time to show someone else you respect and admire their service to the water industry by nominating them for an award to be presented at the Fall Conference -- act now!
(Aug 20) Job opening: Environmental engineer at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
(Aug 17) An updated edition of the Leisen scholarship application is now available on the Scholarship Committee page (deadline is September 30th)
(Aug 12) Job opening: System specialist II at Lincoln (NE) Water System (closes August 14th)
(Aug 12) Draft minutes from the July board meeting have been posted
(Aug 12) Final minutes from the May board meeting have been posted
(Aug 12) Operators are invited to apply by September 15th for the One AWWA Operator Schlarship, worth $1,000 towards operator training and education
(Aug 12) Southeast Community College is offering two online courses related to our membership (Intro to Wastewater and Intro to Drinking Water Treatment), starting August 22nd

July 2022

(Jul 18) Craig Reinsch has shared a new report from the chair
(Jul 18) Have you nominated a co-worker or a colleague for an award?
(Jul 15) The Nominations Committee report for 2022 lists the individuals who will be nominated for election to roles as officers at our business meeting in November
(Jul 15) The July board meeting agenda is now available
(Jul 8) The deadline to submit ads for the Nebraska Section AWWA history book has been extended to July 22nd
(Jul 8) The Fall Conference call for papers deadline has been extended to July 18th

June 2022

(Jun 25) Time is running out -- Submit your papers for the Fall Conference by June 30th
(Jun 2) Save the date: Water for People charity shooting event on September 16th

May 2022

(May 27) Director's report from Teresa Konda
(May 26) Draft minutes from the May board meeting have been posted
(May 20) Chair's report from Craig Reinsch
(May 19) There are lots of benefits to AWWA membership -- join us today!
(May 17) The May board meeting will start at 9:30 am on May 19th, rather than 9:00 as was previously posted
(May 13) The 2022 Fall Conference Call for Papers is open now until June 30th
(May 13) The agenda for the May board meeting is now available
(May 6) Golf for a good cause at the Water for People golf event on May 19th
(May 6) My AWWA Story: Marc Rosso

April 2022

(Apr 15) My AWWA Story: Craig Reinsch
(Apr 15) Early bird registration for ACE closes on April 22nd; rates are higher after the early-bird period closes

March 2022

(Mar 31) The Archives Committee wants a brief history of your water utility for publication; please submit by April 30th
(Mar 31) Please join us for the Drinking Water Week proclamation signing ceremony in Lincoln on April 4th
(Mar 27) Registration is now open for the Water Utility Workshop on May 10th
(Mar 13) The agenda for the March 14th board meeting has been posted
(Mar 4) AWWA will host an "infrastructure pep rally" webinar on March 15th to discuss funding opportunities for water utilities; all AWWA members are welcome to attend
(Mar 4) We will host a water utility workshop on May 10th
(Mar 4) Job opening: Utilities director at McCook (NE)
(Mar 4) Please submit agenda items for the March board meeting to Ryan Hurst
(Mar 4) Congratulations to our 2021 Children's Poster Contest winners

February 2022

(Feb 18) Congratulations to our most recent class of scholarship winners
(Feb 16) Job opening: Water/wastewater supervisor at Wahoo (NE)
(Feb 11) Our jobs page features a number of current opportunities both in Nebraska and in surrounding states
(Feb 11) Apply to join an AWWA council or committee by March 1st
(Feb 11) Learn about the water-related resources in the US Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
(Feb 11) Our events calendar now includes most of the national conferences and major events in addition to our Nebraska Section activities
(Feb 4) Join us in recognizing Chadron, Beatrice, Norfolk, and Aurora for their 2021 safety awards

January 2022

(Jan 14) The agenda for the January board meeting is now available
(Jan 14) Officers and committee chairs are asked to submit their reports to the secretary by Wednesday, January 19th
(Jan 12) Job opening: Water/sewer director at Norfolk (NE)
(Jan 7) Help plan how our section will celebrate our 75th anniversary
(Jan 7) Utilities can apply for the AWWA Wendell Ladue Utility Safety Award until February 14th

December 2021

(Dec 10) Congratulations to our 2021 WISA honorees: Jim McGowen, Chuck Sliva, John Grimes, and Terry Derr

November 2021

(Nov 29) AWWA is raising funds for the Water Equation this Giving Tuesday (Nov. 30th)
(Nov 24) Congratulations to the MUD Platte South plant, our 2021 Best-Tasting Water Champion
(Nov 19) Congratulations to John Keith, our 2021 Volunteer of the Year
(Nov 12) Job opening: Water/wastewater operator in Wahoo (NE)
(Nov 3) Congratulations to Chad Roberts (our 2021 Fuller Award honoree), John Keith (our 2021 volunteer of the year), and the MUD Platte South WTP (winner of our Best-Tasting Water Contest)
(Nov 3) The 2021 Fall Conference is underway in Kearney. Join us for education, awards, section business, and socializing

October 2021

(Oct 29) Please attend the annual business meeting of the Nebraska Section at the Fall Conference; among other items, we will elect officers for the next year
(Oct 29) The agenda for the 2021 annual business meeting is available on the board page
(Oct 29) The agenda for the November board meeting is available on the board page
(Oct 29) Draft minutes of the 2020 business meeting are available on the board page for review prior to approval at the 2021 business meeting
(Oct 29) The Fall Conference is next week! Please plan ahead for contests like Top Ops and the water-tasting contest, and be ready to join us for the benefit poker tournament.
(Oct 26) Annual reports are still needed from about a dozen committees; chairs are asked to please submit your annual report this week
(Oct 26) Is your water the best-tasting water in Nebraska? You won't know unless you submit a sample in the tasting contest at the Fall Conference in Kearney on November 3rd!
(Oct 25) Don't wait any longer -- register now for the Fall Conference to get the early-bird discount
(Oct 15) Discounted early registration for the Fall Conference has been extended through October 25th -- register now
(Oct 15) Committee chairs: Please submit your annual report prior to the Fall Conference
(Oct 8) Register now for the Fall Conference -- early registration is cheaper than on-site, but payment for early registration is due by October 18th

September 2021

(Sep 30) Job opening: Water operator I at Papillion (NE)
(Sep 30) Job opening: Water operator II at Papillion (NE)
(Sep 24) Source Water Protection Week is September 26th through October 2nd; check out the suggested activities you can use to promote safe source water
(Sep 24) Undergraduate and graduate students looking to attend college starting in Fall 2022 should apply by December 20th for the AWWA scholarship program; eligible programs include engineering, water studies, policy, communications, technology, finance, legal, and water research
(Sep 24) Nominations for many AWWA membership awards are due October 1st
(Sep 24) Students have a limited-time opportunity to join AWWA for just $10 by entering the promo code "STU10" at awwa.org/join
(Sep 17) Individual registration for the Fall Conference is now open
(Sep 13) It's never too soon to start thinking about award nominations: Check out the Awards Committee page for applications
(Sep 13) The agenda for the September 13th board meeting has been posted to the board page
(Sep 2) Exhibitor registration for the Fall Conference is now open
(Sep 1) Operators are encouraged to apply for the One AWWA Operator Scholarship for up to $1,000 applicable to training and education (deadline October 8th)
(Sep 1) Apply for the Col. Theodore Leisen Memorial scholarship, established to encourage water industry professionals to obtain additional training and encourage graduate and undergraduate students to choose the water industry as their field of work (deadline October 8th)

August 2021

(Aug 20) The YP-led stream cleanup at Elmwood Park in Omaha is tomorrow, starting at 8:00 am
(Aug 20) Registration is open for the Water for People benefit shoot on September 17th
(Aug 20) The deadline to submit an abstract for ACE22 is September 9th; reviewing a presentation on how to get accepted may help your chances at becoming part of the program
(Aug 20) Online courses for water (ENER-2555-WBCE) and wastewater (ENER-2550-WBCE) certification prep at Southeast Community College begin August 23rd
(Aug 20) The SOP for the archives committee has been posted on the main committees page; if you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Rob Pierce
(Aug 4) Final minutes from the May and June board meetings, and draft minutes from the August meeting, are now available on the board page
(Aug 2) The agenda for the August 3rd board meeting and the minutes from the May and June meetings have been posted to the board page

July 2021

(Jul 30) Last chance to apply for a safety award -- due July 31st!
(Jul 30) Nominate someone for the John Lechner award of excellence -- an AWWA award to recognize an individual consultant, distributor, salesperson, contractor, or manufacturer who has demonstrated exemplary service to the drinking water community
(Jul 23) The YP committee is hosting a stream cleanup event on August 21st
(Jul 23) AWWA has adopted a revised policy on diversity and inclusion
(Jul 9) Job opening: Wastewater technician for the Nebraska Rural Water Association
(Jul 9) AWWA has shared the opening general session video from ACE 21: "You know you work in water when..."
(Jul 9) In conjuction with NOAA and NIDIS, AWWA is conducting a webinar series on the drought in the western United States
(Jul 9) Apply by August 15th to be a candidate for AWWA President-Elect, Vice President (four positions), and Director-at-Large of the overall organization in 2022; contact Carole Haracourt at AWWA for details
(Jul 2) Draft minutes of the section leadership retreat are now available on the board page

June 2021

(Jun 25) Last call: If you would like to present at the Fall Conference, please respond to the call for papers by June 30th
(Jun 25) Job opening: Water/wastewater inspector at Brookings (SD)
(Jun 25) Job opening: WTP foreman at Watertown (SD)
(Jun 25) Job opening: Facilities operations coordinator at Lincoln (NE)
(Jun 23) The agenda for the June section leadership retreat is now available on the board page
(Jun 18) Those planning to attend the 2021 Section Retreat on June 30th should RSVP to Marc Rosso
(Jun 18) Links to the job boards for our neighboring AWWA sections have been added to our jobs page
(Jun 9) Reminder: AWWA's ACE21 All Virtual conference begins on June 14th
(Jun 9) Job opening: Plant manager in Worthington (MN)
(Jun 2) Save September 17th on your calendar for the annual Water for People benefit sporting clay shoot

May 2021

(May 28) Preview our June 30th section retreat
(May 28) Job opening: Environmental engineer at Sioux Falls (SD)
(May 21) Share your technical knowledge with others at our 2021 Fall Conference: Our call for papers is out, and submissions are due by June 30th
(May 14) Save the date for our Fall Conference: Preconference on Nov. 2nd, and AWWA sessions on Nov. 3rd and 4th
(May 14) AWWA CEO David LaFrance comment to NPR: "Those pipes are all coming of age, and they all need to be replaced."
(May 7) The agenda for the May 10th board meeting is now available; committee chairs are reminded to please submit reports to the board secretary prior to the meeting
(May 3) Drinking Water Week is underway! Celebrate and spread the word with your friends, family, and the public at large by liking and sharing our section's posts on Facebook or Twitter, and feel free to add a comment of your own.

April 2021

(Apr 30) The annual Drinking Water Week proclamation has designated next week as Drinking Water Week in Nebraska
(Apr 30) Please be sure to mark Drinking Water Week May 2-8 with the help of suggestions from AWWA and share images and messages with your friends and family via social media
(Apr 29) The 2021 Water for People golf outing will be held on May 20th -- register now!
(Apr 23) Job opening: WTP operator in Selby (SD)
(Apr 23) Job opening: Water supply specialist with NDEE
(Apr 23) The water sector is conducting a widespread survey of utilities to get the big picture on cybersecurity; all utilities are invited to complete the anonymous survey by April 28th
(Apr 23) The annual section leadership retreat has been scheduled for June 30th in Lincoln
(Apr 9) Registration is now open for the Water Infrastructure Conference in September
(Apr 9) Job opening: Environmental engineer at the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
(Apr 9) AWWA is conducting a virtual fundraising walk for the Water Equation from April 2nd to May 28th
(Apr 2) AWWA and USDA are offering three free virtual continuing-education events for small systems, on April 13-14, April 27-28, and May 11-12
(Apr 2) Board members are reminded to respond to the survey about scheduling a date for our section's leadership retreat

March 2021

(Mar 26) The safety committee invites you to apply for a safety award; the deadline is July 31st
(Mar 26) Registration is open for the all-virtual ACE-21
(Mar 26) Job opening: Water and natural gas construction supervisor at Wahoo (NE)
(Mar 19) AWWA has announced that ACE21 will be held as an all-virtual event
(Mar 19) Approved minutes from the January board meeting have been posted to the board page
(Mar 5) The March board meeting will be held virtually on March 8th at 12:30; committee chairs are asked to submit their reports to Ryan Hurst prior to that time
(Mar 5) Draft minutes of the January board meeting are now available
(Mar 5) The EPA is hosting a webinar series for small systems on the last Tuesday of each month
(Mar 5) The Community Engineering Corps (at the national level) is seeking members for its technical review committee
(Mar 1) In case you missed it: The cyberattack on a Florida WTP is a reminder that AWWA members have access to cybersecurity tools for the water sector, including some designated for small systems

February 2021

(Feb 5) The CDC will offer a free webinar on February 10th to address COVID-19 vaccination in the water sector; pre-registration is required
(Feb 5) AWWA is hosting a virtual summit on sustainable water management, PFAS, and waterborne pathogens on February 10th and 11th

January 2021

(Jan 29) SOPs have been updated for some officers and committee chairs. If you are serving in one of these roles, please check and make sure your SOP is current.
(Jan 29) Job opening: Water supply specialist at NDHHS
(Jan 22) NET highlighted a story on water testing conducted by students at Freeman Public Schools in Adams as one of their "Best of 2020"
(Jan 22) Job opening: Water distribution specialist at Lincoln County RWS (SD)
(Jan 22) Job opening: Project manager at Midwest Assistance Program
(Jan 22) Reminder to mentors: Please make sure your contact information on our mentoring page is current
(Jan 22) Job opening: Utilities assistant at Yutan (NE)
(Jan 15) Updated: Section officers for 2021
(Jan 11) Job opening: Water superintendent at Watertown (SD)
(Jan 11) Job opening: Maintenance worker at Beatrice (NE)

December 2020

(Dec 18) Please take a few moments to participate in an online survey to help the USGS and state agencies determine the costs and benefits of geological mapping
(Dec 18) There are still lots of free face masks available through the NE-WARN distribution program -- just complete and return the request form to get yours
(Dec 18) The January 2021 board meeting agenda is available; committee chairs, please send reports in advance
(Dec 15) Registration is now open for ACE-21
(Dec 10) Relive the awards ceremony from our 2020 Virtual Fall Conference
(Dec 8) View the winning entries in our 2020 children's poster contest

November 2020

(Nov 23) Job opening: Utilities director at El Dorado (KS)
(Nov 15) The Nebraska Section AWWA mourns the passing of Jim Wells, who was our 2015 Fuller Award honoree and our 1980 Section Chair; we are advised that a memorial service will be held on November 21st at 10 am CT at Standing Stone Bible Church (321 South Highway 6 in Gretna) and streamed online
(Nov 11) Happy Veterans Day and thanks to all who have served. If you know a veteran looking for a new work opportunity, let them know that the water sector is a great fit for vets.

October 2020

(Oct 30) The Fall Conference is next week from November 4th to the 6th; be sure to register in advance and download the Whova app prior to the conference
(Oct 30) All current members of the Nebraska Section AWWA are invited to attend the annual business meeting on November 2nd at 1:00 pm, to be conducted via videoconference. Members were emailed a password-protected link to the Zoom meeting and the agenda is available now. If you need the password, contact any member of the board.
(Oct 30) Draft minutes of the October 26th board meeting have been posted to the board page
(Oct 26) Committee chairs are urged to return their annual reports (using the report template) by October 30th
(Oct 26) Sporting clay shoot raises almost $1,500 for Water for People
(Oct 26) Ryan Hurst shares fall maintenance tips from NEWARN
(Oct 26) Reminder: The training session for Fall Conference presenters and moderators will be held on October 27th at 10 am
(Oct 23) Participants in this year's virtual Fall Conference should download the Whova app to make the most of the experience
(Oct 23) AWWA invites you to participate in the State of the Water Industry survey, which closes on November 20th
(Oct 23) Annual reports from officers and committee chairs are due on October 30th
(Oct 23) Draft minutes of the October 13th board meeting are available
(Oct 23) The Nebraska Section's annual business meeting will be conducted via password-protected videoconference this year on November 2nd (prior to the Fall Conference); the required password will be sent to current members via email
(Oct 16) Register now for the Fall Conference -- early-bird pricing is good until October 28th
(Oct 16) Last call for vendors: Fall Conference exhibitor registration closes on October 20th, or when all spots are full
(Oct 9) Individual registration for the Fall Conference is now open
(Oct 9) One of the Fall Conference planning subcommittees is conducting a study on the best ways to keep people engaged in the conference, and you are invited to take part in the free on-demand, virtual 5-hour workshop available for the next week
(Oct 7) The deadline for vendors to register for the Fall Conference has been extended to October 20th
(Oct 2) Draft minutes of the September 28th board meeting are now available
(Oct 2) AWWA is hosting a webinar on October 16th on the anticipated release of the EPA's final Lead and Copper Rule
(Oct 2) Senior managers and in-house counsel at water utilities are asked to take part in AWWA's survey on "legal challenges for water utilities"; members should have received a link via email

September 2020

(Sep 23) Apply for the One AWWA Operator Scholarship by October 15th
(Sep 23) Applications for the Leisen Scholarship will be accepted until October 9th; see the Scholarship Committee page for all current scholarship application forms
(Sep 15) Our friends with the Nebraska WEA are hosting a special screening and virtual panel discussion about the new documentary "Brave Blue World" on September 28th; RSVP to get the free invitation
(Sep 15) Draft minutes of the August 31st board meeting are now available
(Sep 15) Draft minutes of the September 14th board meeting are now available
(Sep 15) New job: Director of water production at the Des Moines (IA) Water Works
(Sep 4) AWWA will host a Virtual Summit and Auction later this month -- register now, donate an auction item, and prepare to participate

August 2020

(Aug 21) AWWA is hosting a free webinar on "Legal Issues Surrounding the Return of Workers and Contractors Post-Quarantine" today at noon Central Time
(Aug 3) The report of the nominations committee has named its recommended slate of candidates for election to the board; the vote will take place during our business meeting in November
(Aug 3) Sign up now for the Water for People Benefit Sport Clay Shoot on September 18th

July 2020

(Jul 30) The Fall Conference call for papers has been extended to August 21st
(Jul 27) Draft minutes of the July 23rd board meeting have been posted
(Jul 24) Mentors and proteges are invited to sign up for the mentoring program
(Jul 20) Upcoming board meetings have been scheduled
(Jul 10) Minutes from the July 6th board meeting have been posted
(Jul 9) Nominate someone for the Operator's Meritorious Service Award; see the full list of nomination forms on our awards page
(Jul 8) The Nebraska Section - AWWA is seeking award nominations; if you have any questions, contact Doug Woodbeck (Doug.Woodbeck //at// nebraska.gov)
(Jul 3) Happy Independence Day weekend, and thanks to all of the water workers who sacrifice holidays and time with family and friends to ensure the safety of public drinking water supplies, 365 days a year
(Jul 3) The deadline to submit an abstract for the 2021 AWWA/WEF Utility Management Conference has been extended to July 17th
(Jul 3) AWWA is offering online operator certification courses this fall
(Jul 2) All in-person Regional Meetings of Section Officers (RMSOs) have been cancelled for 2020; a virtual event for our region will take place on October 20

June 2020

(Jun 26) AWWA will host a virtual gavel-passing ceremony on June 30th to welcome incoming president Melissa Elliott
(Jun 24) Draft minutes from the two board meetings in June have been posted
(Jun 22) The Water for People Global Mosaic Challenge has been extended through June 30th
(Jun 19) Job opening: Water/wastewater supervisor at Wahoo (Neb.)
(Jun 12) The Fall Conference is going virtual this year
(Jun 12) The Fall Conference call for papers has been revised and the deadline extended to July 1st
(Jun 10) Updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are needed from the Archives, Audit, Education, Fuller Award, MAC, Students, Safety, Top Ops, TWS, Utility Council, and CEC committees; please respond by June 15th
(Jun 3) Join the Water for People Global Mosaic Challenge
(Jun 2) The agenda for the special June 5th board meeting has been posted

May 2020

(May 26) Please respond to the Fall Conference survey by May 28th; your input will help guide important decisions about the conference in this year of challenging circumstances
(May 26) Save September 18th for the WFP fall benefit shoot
(May 26) Draft minutes of the May board meeting are available on the board page
(May 26) The board will hold a special meeting on June 5th to discuss Fall Conference planning
(May 26) The July 23rd board meeting has been scheduled as a videoconference
(May 26) Updated committee SOPs are needed by June 15th for consideration at the July board meeting; leaders of the archives, audit, education, Fuller Award, MAC, student, safety, Top Ops, TWS, Utility Council, and CEC committees are asked to send updates
(May 26) Final minutes from the March board meeting are now posted on the board page
(May 19) Draft minutes from the March board meeting are now posted on the board page
(May 18) Your input is needed for the Fall Conference: Please respond to our short survey asking about your plans
(May 18) Committee chairs are asked to submit their reports for the board meeting to be held this week
(May 18) New job opening: Water operations manager at Sioux Falls (SD)
(May 13) Washable cloth face masks are available through NE-WARN

April 2020

(Apr 30) The Safety Committee invites you to apply for a 2020 utility safety award; apply by July 31st
(Apr 29) The May board meeting will be conducted via videoconference
(Apr 23) AWWA is offering a complimentary webinar on April 24th at 12pm CT on "COVID-19 Implications to Operations, Compliance, and Training"; registration is required
(Apr 22) The Water for People golf fundraiser has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic; please watch our events calendar for a rescheduled date
(Apr 17) Want to present at the Fall Conference? Respond to our call for papers! Please respond by June 12th.
(Apr 15) The Regional Meeting of Section Officers (RMSO) for Region 3 (including Nebraska) has been cancelled, and AWWA has advised that Region 3 section officers are welcome to attend the Region 4 RMSO in Midway, Utah, instead; it is scheduled for August 21-22
(Apr 9) To protect public health, AWWA has cancelled ACE20
(Apr 9) Please feel free to share our social-media posts on hand-washing, either from our Facebook page or our Twitter account

March 2020

(Mar 27) AWWA has shared a COVID-19 update page, including information on the status of ACE20
(Mar 23) AWWA has shared a free webinar on "Utility actions to sustain operations during COVID-19"
(Mar 20) The YP tour of the Missouri River Water Resource Recovery Facility has been postponed due to COVID-19
(Mar 19) Operator training is postponed due to COVID-19
(Mar 19) Using NE-WARN to respond to COVID-19
(Mar 18) The RMSO scheduled for April in Bloomington, Minnesota, has been postponed
(Mar 18) Press release: America's drinking water supplies remain a safe and affordable way to access the water needed for drinking, cooking, and maintaining personal hygiene during the COVID-19 outbreak
(Mar 18) Job opening: Water operations manager at Sioux Falls (SD)
(Mar 18) Job opening: Water plant operations specialist at Yankton (SD)
(Mar 17) The ceremony planned for April 6th to proclaim Drinking Water Week has been cancelled; the proclamation will be signed and distributed without a ceremony
(Mar 17) Drinking Water Week will be celebrated May 3-9; make your plans and get your materials now
(Mar 13) Past chair Milo Rust is retiring
(Mar 13) Report from the membership summit
(Mar 13) The March board meeting has moved to a conference call
(Mar 4) Interested in serving as a section officer?

February 2020

(Feb 28) It's time to nominate people for industry awards
(Feb 21) Job opening: Technical assistance provider at Midwest Assistance Program (SD)
(Feb 21) Committee chairs and officers are reminded to submit updated SOPs as soon as possible
(Feb 14) Job opening: Water supply specialist at NDHHS/NDEE

January 2020

(Jan 30) Dr. Nancy Love will present "Rethinking America's Urban Water Infrastructure: Resource Efficiency, Access, and Public Health" on January 31st at 11am at UNL, with options to view the presentation in Omaha and streamed online
(Jan 30) Revised draft minutes from the January board meeting have been posted
(Jan 29) Comments on the Lead and Copper Rule are due February 12th
(Jan 17) Job opening: Water plant supervisor at Yankton (SD)
(Jan 17) Committee chairs: Please review your Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and submit revisions to Marc Rosso by February 14th
(Jan 17) Draft minutes of the January board meeting are on the board page
(Jan 9) Several scholarships were awarded at the 2019 Fall Conference
(Jan 9) Tomorrow's board meeting has been moved from Grand Island to Lincoln
(Jan 2) Committee chairs: Please provide committee reports by January 8th at noon for discussion at the board meeting on January 10th
(Jan 2) The agenda for the January board meeting is now available
(Jan 2) Job opening: Water operations specialist at Winner (SD)

2019

(Dec 27) Draft minutes from the November board meeting and annual business meeting are available on the board page
(Dec 26) The January board meeting has been moved to the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce Building
(Dec 16) Enter for a chance to win: In cooperation with "Ride With Purpose - The Water Buffalos", AWWA's Water Equation is holding a sweepstakes to win a 2020 Indian Scout 100th Anniversary motorcycle
(Dec 10) Fall Conference 2019 by the numbers
(Dec 4) Job opening: Water/wastewater worker IV at Wahoo (Neb.)
(Dec 4) Congratulations to our 2019 Nebraska Section AWWA award winners

(Nov 20) Congratulations to the winners of this year's Children's Poster Contest
(Nov 6) The Fall Conference is underway!
(Nov 4) Job opening: WWTP supervisor at Aurora (Neb.)

(Oct 24) The water-tasting contest is on once again at the Fall Conference -- bring your best sample!
(Oct 18) Don't wait: Register now for the 2019 Fall Conference!
(Oct 18) The board page has been updated with final minutes from meetings in 2018 and 2019
(Oct 10) Draft minutes of the September board meeting have been posted
(Oct 10) The Fall Conference will again feature a Top Ops competition. Register your team now: (.pdf) | (.docx)

(Sep 27) NEWARN has shared their September reminder
(Sep 27) Approved minutes from the May board meeting have been posted
(Sep 27) Deadline extension: The Scholarship Committee has extended the deadline to apply for the One AWWA Operator Scholarship to October 15th
(Sep 24) Six (6) hours of continuing education for water operator grades I - IV have been approved for our pre-conference workshop held in conjunction with the Fall Conference
(Sep 20) Our time and talent survey asks whether you'd like to get more involved with the Nebraska Section AWWA, and how you'd like the organization to serve you better
(Sep 19) The agenda for the September 20th board meeting in Grand Island has been posted
(Sep 5) The mentoring program is back

(Aug 29) The Water for People fall benefit shoot is coming up on September 27th: Register now
(Aug 29) The 2019 Fall Conference will include the 9th annual benefit poker tournament; participants and sponsors are encouraged to register now
(Aug 29) Operators should apply for the One AWWA Operator Scholarship by September 15th; additional details are found on the Scholarship Committee page
(Aug 19) Exhibitors can register now for the 2019 Fall Conference
(Aug 16) Members should review the nominations report for the 2019 Nebraska Section elections
(Aug 12) The League of Nebraska Municipalities is offering a range of water operator training sessions in October and December
(Aug 12) The League of Nebraska Municipalities is offering a training event in "Work Zone, Chemical Handling, and Electrical Safety" on August 22nd

(July 1) New job opening: Industrial waste program administrator at Brookings (SD)

(June 28) An agenda has been posted for our 2019 leadership retreat
(June 26) Job opening: System operations specialist at Lincoln County RWS (South Dakota)
(June 13) Last call: Fall Conference paper proposals are due tomorrow!
(June 7) One week remains until your Fall Conference paper proposals are due. Act soon!

(May 30) Nebraska Section AWWA members were featured in the recent AWWA Connections article "Record flooding tests resilience of Midwest water systems"
(May 30) Reminder: Submit your Fall Conference presentation ideas by June 14th by responding to the call for papers (Word|PDF)
(May 30) Draft minutes of the May board meeting have been posted on the board page
(May 23) Save the date: Our 2019 leadership retreat will be held on July 11th at Mahoney State Park
(May 21) Save the date: The Water for People benefit shoot is scheduled for September 27th
(May 21) Enter the Gimmicks and Gadgets Awards with your simple mechanical device or procedure used in water utility operations. Due June 27th.
(May 15) New job opening: Wastewater superintendent at Norfolk
(May 15) Reminder: The Fall Conference planning committee seeks your presentation ideas. Respond to the call for papers (Word|PDF) and put your research in front of our community of water professionals.
(May 9) The agenda for the May board meeting has been posted to the board page
(May 8) Drinking Water Week is May 5-11! Governor Ricketts signed a proclamation in recognition of the week, and Marc Rosso, Craig Reinsch, Brittany Travers, and Mary Poe attended as our representatives.
(May 8) The Awards Committee asks you to recognize individuals who do outstanding work, going above and beyond in their duties. If you think an individual or utility deserves an honor, please submit your nominations as soon as possible.
(May 3) Want to present at the Fall Conference? Respond to our call for papers! (Word|PDF)

(Apr 29) AWWA-ACE will feature a golf tournament to benefit The Water Equation; individuals are encouraged to sign up and organizations are invited to sponsor the event
(Apr 24) New job opportunities have been shared with us
(Apr 24) A free workshop for operators of small systems is scheduled for May 15th; register early to reserve a seat
(Apr 10) AWWA-ACE is happening June 9th through 12th in Denver; register by April 24th to get the early-bird discount
(Apr 10) Apply now for a 2019 safety award; applications are due July 31st
(Apr 10) The 2019 AWWA Water For People golf outing begins with a 1:00 pm shotgun start on May 10th at the Woodland Hills Golf Course. Please form a team and sign up. The board will meet before the event at 9:00am. Contact Hayden DeLay or Scott Bundy with questions.
(Apr 3) The Joint NWEA/NSAWWA YP Committee is hosting a tailgate party for the 2019 Nebraska Football Spring Game on Saturday, April 13th
(Apr 3) In collaboration with Keep Omaha Beautiful, the Joint NWEA/NSAWWA YP Committee will be hosting a stream clean-up of Hell Creek in Omaha on Tuesday, April 16th
(Apr 3) AWWA Connections is working on an article about the impact of flooding on water systems in Nebraska; if you would like to share your story, contact Mary Poe
(Apr 3) The 2019 Drinking Water Week proclamation ceremony will take place on April 8th; all member water professionals are invited to attend
(Apr 3) Drinking Water Week 2019 will be celebrated May 5th through 11th
(Apr 3) Wine 4 Water is happening on April 9th

(Mar 20) Details of the 2019 Water for People golf outing have been updated
(Mar 20) New job opening: Deputy public works director at Eureka, South Dakota
(Mar 11) New job opening: Utility worker I at Minden, Nebraska
(Mar 1) The draft agenda for the March 11th board meeting is available on the board page. Please email committee reports to Craig Reinsch by March 6th at 5 pm.
(Mar 1) The 2019 Water For People golf outing is tentatively scheduled for May 10th; further details to come

(Feb 21) Our colleagues at the NWEA Collection System Committee are considering offering a National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Training track as part of the Great Plains Conference on April 17/18, and are gauging interest with an open signup/RSVP request that will remain open until Feb. 22 (RSVP)
(Feb 21) E-Week is underway at UNL
(Feb 21) The Nebraska WEA/AWWA YP committee will host a tour of the Theresa Street WWTP in Lincoln on March 29th (RSVP)
(Feb 11) Results of our membership survey are now available

(Jan 30) Draft minutes of the January board meeting have been posted
(Jan 30) Job opening: Water/wastewater superintendent at De Smet, South Dakota
(Jan 24) The Nebraska WEA/AWWA YP committee will host a Platte West WTP tour on February 15th
(Jan 17) The membership committee has great news to report on recruitment and retention
(Jan 10) The Nebraska Section AWWA mourns the passing of Zoltan Kerekes, a long-time employee at MUD and a recipient of the 1998 WISA Award. Services are pending.

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