WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2015 2015 VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION WASTEWATER COLLECTION & BIOSOLIDS OPERATORS NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID COLUMBIA SC PERMIT 603 2015 CONFERENCE EVENTS – PLEASE REGISTER FOR THESE EVENTS!! 2015 WEASC Operator Conference Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort Myrtle Beach, SC October 29, 2015 – October 31, 2015 Exams begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. You will need to arrive by 12:30 p.m. to sign in. NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE ALLOWED IN THE EXAM ROOM All participants must be pre-registered two weeks prior. There are no on-site exam registrations. Failure to attend a scheduled exam will result in the forfeit of exam fees. Registration forms are available on the website at: http://www.scwaters.org or call 803-358-0658. Minimum 10 / Maximum 100 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2015 Family Night – Ultimate California Pizza and Game Zone 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 959 Lake Arrowhead Road Ridiculously Good! This is the perfect place for families and kids of all ages, including the adults with a little bit of kid left in them! Enjoy the high energy and interactive games, then settle down for some of the best gourmet pizza the beach has to offer. Ultimate game cards and treats provided for the children. Please register for this event! 5-S Inductees 6:30 PM – 6:45 PM Candidates will complete final tasks before becoming an Official Member of the 5-S Society! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2015 RECOGNITION BANQUET 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Palisades GHI) Live Band! PlaneJane 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM PlaneJane is a six-piece ensemble that plays exciting hits from the sixties to the present. This band is built to keep the crowd on its feet, dancing to electrified funk tunes that are punctuated with swinging horn section solos, hip-hop, funk, shag and disco songs, and rock and roll favorites from every era. PlaneJane has five vocalists, each with a distinctive style, who harmonize to form a trademark vocal sound over the driving rhythm section, while three multi-instrumentalists rev up the audience. Don’t miss this show and fabulous door prizes! Celebrating 28 Years of Operator Training Young Professionals Drop-In Social 5:00 PM – 6 PM (Palisades Lobby – Conference Center) WEASC QUARTER CENTURY OPERATORS Breakfast 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM (East Ballroom – 2nd Floor – Hilton Main Hotel) Awards Recognition Opening Session 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Palisades ABC – Conference Center) 2015 WEASC Operator Conference Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort Myrtle Beach, SC October 29 – October 31, 2015 Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers (5S) 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM (East Ballroom – 2nd Floor – Hilton Main Hotel) Breakfast Meeting – Don’t be Late! Water Environment Association of SC 121 Executive Center Drive Suite 115 Columbia, SC 29210 www.scwaters.org THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015 This Year at the Conference... • Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jeanette Brown, Past President of the Water Environment Federation • 14 HOURS of Continuing Education Contact Hours • Voluntary Certification Exam • Quarter Century Operator Awards • 5-S Inductee Ceremony • Young Professionals Social • PWO Fastest Cut Competition • Family Night – New This Year! ºº Ultimate California Pizza ŹŹ Game Zone for the Kids and “Kids at Heart”! ŹŹ Ridiculously Good! Gourmet Pizza • Saturday Night Recognition Banquet ºº You Don’t Want To Miss This Show! ŹŹ Live Entertainment by PlaneJane ŹŹ Fabulous Door Prizes! ŹŹ 40-inch HDTV Drawing Exhibit Hall!! Don’t miss the opportunity to visit with exhibitors from across the southeast and observe the latest in technology, equipment and services in the Palisades Ballroom. EXHIBIT HALL HOURS Thursday, October 29 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibitors Luncheon 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM *Exhibit Hall will close from 11:30 -11:45 to prepare for the Luncheon. Friday, October 30 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM ATTENTION EXHIBITORS: Don’t miss the opportunity to Exhibit at the 2015 Operator Conference! Visit our website at www.scwaters.org for information and to reserve your Exhibit Space or contact John W. Weldon III, P.E. 843.767.4602 or john.weldon@aecom.com. See You At the Beach! 2015 CONFERENCE PROGRAM 2015 WEASC Operator Conference Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort • October 29 – October 31, 2015 Program Description: The focus of the Operator Conference is high quality operator education and training. Technical sessions allow operators to increase their knowledge and skills, providing them with the critical skills necessary to accomplish their daily job of protecting and enhancing the water environment of South Carolina. Exhibit Hall: The Exhibitors continue to be strong supporters of the WEASC Operator Conference. On Thursday, we are celebrating their support with a Luncheon Buffet in the Exhibit Hall. Friday, join the Exhibitors for Koffee and those delicious Kringles. *(Note: Luncheon Buffet available for exhibitors and registered attendees, no guests are permitted at this function). While visiting the Exhibit Hall test your skills at the PWO Fastest Cut Competition. The Fastest Cut Competition is a timed event to see who can complete a PVC pipe cut the fastest! Join us in the Exhibit Hall at 4:30 pm on Thursday. No pre-registration required for this event! Continuing Education: All Water and Wastewater Operators can earn 14 continuing education contact hours. HOTEL INFORMATION Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort 10000 Beach Club Drive Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 843-449-5000 or Toll Free 1-800-876-0010 Special conference hotel room rates are offered at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort as well as two bedroom ocean view condos at the Royale Palms. Room Rates include one full breakfast buffet in the restaurant daily based on Room Occupancy. Make your reservations early by visiting www.scwaters.org and select Hotel Information or by calling 1-800-876-0010. Please use Group Convention Code WAT. Hotel Reservations made using the Group Convention Code are exempt from self-parking fees. Reservations must be made by October 8, 2015, provided rooms are available. Avoid The Morning Rush On Thursday…Early Packet Pick Up! Wednesday, October 28, 2015 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM We are making registration easy and fast this year! Pick up your registration information in the Hilton lobby right next to the hotel registration desk. Look for the balloons and welcome treats! REGISTRATION DESK HOURS Thursday, October 29 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Friday, October 30 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Late Arrival Pick Up Name badges for you and your guest will be available at the Registration Desk during the posted hours. Each paid registrant received before October 15th includes one free Adult Guest Registration provided the name is included on the Conference Registration Form. (Guest must be 18 or older) THURSDAY – OCTOBER 29, 2015 9:00 am - 10:30 am Opening Session Welcome – Awards Recognition – Conference Overview – Association Update! Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jeanette Brown, Past President Water Environment Federation Transitioning from Wastewater Treatment to Resource Recovery 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Session 1 - Wastewater Session 1 - Water Session 1 - Safety Session 3 - Safety Clarifiers – What Every Operator Should Know – Andy Fairey, Charleston Water System Water Treatment Trends and Regulations – Jim Collins, Brenntag Mid-South Would Your Laboratory Survive An OSHA Audit? – Laura Shealy Davis, Shealy Consulting City: _______________________________________State: ______________Zip:______________ Maximizing Value Of Polymers In WWT Processes – Yong Kim, USGI Chemical Feed, Inc. The Four R’s Of Cross Connection Control; “Rule, Regulation, Reality And Risk” – Mike Berrian, Carolina Backflow Call Before You Dig, Eliminating Underground Facility Damages – Bernie Clegg, SC 811 FRIDAY - OCTOBER 30, 2015 9:00 am - 9:45 am Session 4 - Wastewater Session 4 - Water Session 4 - Regulatory A 2nd Look-Evalution/Optimization of a WWTP-Lancaster – James Holland, PE, WK Dickson SC Dept of Labor, Licensing & Regulation Update – Elizabeth Williams, Env. Training Center Revised Total Coliform Rule – General Overview – Richard Welch, SC DHEC 9:45 am - 10:30 am Session 5 - Wastewater Session 5 - Water Session 5 - Regulatory NPDES Reporting Essentials: Getting the DMR Right – Jim Matthews, On Line Environmental Evaluation of Taste and Odor Control in Camden – Porter Rivers, AECOM Revised Total Coliform Rule – Sitting Sample Plans – Rick Hiers, SC DHEC 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Session 6 - Wastewater Session 6 - Water Session 6 - Regulatory Help! What Is Wrong With My Flow Meter? – Rodney Edwards, Clearwater, Inc. A Drop of Water, Life After The Treatment Plant – Mike Agin, Kiawah Island Utility Current and Emerging Contaminants – Richard Welch, SC DHEC 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm Session 7 - Wastewater Session 7 - Water Session 7 - Regulatory New Septage, Oil and Grease (SOG) Receiving Facility: Trials and Tribulations – Neal Klimek, The City of Cayce, SC Best Practices of Drinking Water Utilities for Distribution Water Quality – Bill Howard, Hach Harmful Algal Toxins – Richard Welch and Rick Hiers, SC DHEC 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm Session 8 - Combined Chlorine Gas: Safe, Efficient & 100% – Ron Grage, Chlorine Gas Education Committee 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Session 9 - Combined Best Practices Electrical Asset Management-Preventive & Predictive Maintenance & Documentation – Jeff Beukema, Trans World Electric 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Session 10 - Combined Betcha Didn’t Know – Jim Meeks, Charleston Water System SATURDAY - OCTOBER 31, 2015 9:00 am - 9:45 am Session 11 - Wastewater Session 11 - Water The Final Chapter of PCBs – Randy Boyette, ReWa Taste And Odor In Drinking Water. What Can I Do To Improve Or Eliminate? – Rob Kelly and Jay Jordan, Xylem 9:45 am - 10:30 am Session 12 - Wastewater Session 12 - Water Emergency Planning & SC WARN – Kyle Lindsay, ReWa Pressure Filters 101 For Water Plant Operators – Rodney Edwards, ClearWater, Inc. 10:45 am - 11:30 am Session 13 - Wastewater Session 13 - Water Remote Telemetry Solutions for Utilities – Jay Darby, Pete Duty & Associates, Inc. Speedy Breedy - Detect Contamination And Monitor Microbial Activity In Drinking Water – Becky Thames, Charleston Water System 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Session 14 - Wastewater Session 14 - Water Efficient Operation Of UV Systems – Jay Jordan, Xylem Recordkeeping, An Operator’s Perspective – Dale Hanna, Seneca Light & Water 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Session 15 - Workshop Name:__________________________________________________________________________ (As it should appear on nametag) Company : ______________________________________________________________________ Please indicate if your name badge requires any Preprinted Nametag Ribbons: 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm Session 3 - Wastewater Session 3 - Water PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY How Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plants Work – Jim Collins, Brenntag Mid-South Maintaining Water Quality in the Distribution System – Kanwal Oberoi, CWS ARC Flash Hazards – Brian Bates, DWG 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Session 2 - Wastewater Session 2 - Water Session 2 - Laboratory 2015 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Hydraulics for Operators – Dr. Jeanette Brown (Exhibitor, Speaker, Quarter Century Operator, etc.) ______________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________ Phone:______________________________________Fax:________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________________________________ (Email required for Registration Confirmation) Guest Name: _____________________________________________________________________ (Saturday Awards Recognition Banquet. Must be 18 or older.) PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SECTION SO ADEQUATE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE. TECHNICAL SESSIONS I will attend: □ Thursday, October 29 □ Friday, October 30 □ Saturday, October 31 5S SOCIETY BREAKFAST MEETING (Members Only): (Thursday, Oct. 29) ______ Adults QUARTER CENTURY OPERATOR BREAKFAST and/or Guests: (Thursday, Oct. 29) ______ Adults YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SOCIAL and/or Guests: (Thursday, Oct. 29) ______ Adults FAMILY NIGHT EVENT: (Friday, Oct. 30) _______ Children ______ Adults AWARDS RECOGNITION BANQUET: (Saturday, Oct. 31) (18 or older and nametag required) ______ Adults SAVE $$$ - Register Early! REGISTRATION Received BEFORE October 15th REGISTRATION Received AFTER October 15th MEMBER $35.00 $60.00 – Does not include Awards Banquet $ NON-MEMBER $90.00 $105.00 – Does not include Awards Banquet $ QUARTER CENTURY OPERATOR BREAKFAST Thursday, October 29 Quarter Century Operators No Charge Guests $15 No on site registration accepted AWARDS BANQUET Saturday, October 31st *No one under 18 permitted to attend this event INCLUDED IN EARLY REGISTRATION Registrant + 1 Adult Guest $40.00 Per Person (In addition to Late Registration Fees) TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $ $ Please Note: No refunds will be given after October 21st; however, attendee substitutions will be permitted with proper notification. Refunds subject to 20% administration fee. Please include payment for this event only and return registration form with payment. Individuals with outstanding invoices more than 90 days overdue require full payment in advance for this event. Registration less than 72 hours prior to event will be processed on site. No shows are liable for all fees. Make checks payable to: WEASC (Federal Tax ID; 57-0725845) or provide credit card information below: □ MasterCard □ Visa □ Discover □ American Express Credit Card #_____________________________________CVV#___________ Expiration Date________ Billing Address_________________________________________________________________________ I authorize WEASC to charge my credit card for conference fees as indicated. Signature__________________________________Date______________Amount_________________ Mail registration form and check to: WEASC - Attention: OPERATOR CONFERENCE 121 Executive Center Drive · Suite 115 · Columbia, SC 29210 For your protection – PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL FORM WITH CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. If paying by credit card, form may be faxed to 803-358-0646. Call 803-358-0658 with questions.