SFBS President's Message

By: Nick Steiner, Delta Diablo
May 10, 2024

Hello San Francisco Bay Section Members!

As we hit our stride and approach the midpoint of 2024, it’s the perfect time to remind you of the exciting events on our horizon. We encourage you to mark your calendars and join us for these upcoming gatherings where you can connect, collaborate, and cultivate lasting relationships with fellow members. These events serve as invaluable opportunities to expand your network, exchange insights, and contribute to the vibrant community we’ve built together. Let’s make the most of these occasions to foster meaningful connections and propel our collective efforts forward. We look forward to seeing you there!

Upcoming SF Bay Section Events:

• Optimizing Power Use and Performance for Nutrient Removal – May 16, 6pm to 9pm
• The Microscopic Examination of Activated Sludge Part 6: Biological Phosphorus Removal – Webinar June 5, 12pm to 1pm
• SYP Summer Graduation/Kick-off BBQ – June 29, 11am to 2pm
• Member Appreciation Baseball Game Giants vs. Tigers – August 9
• SYP/PDC Spring Leadership Book Club – This is an ongoing event and its never too late to reach out to committee members about joining in for the spring book or even for the next book, likely in the fall.

Awards Nominations:

As we delve deeper into the heart of 2024, it’s time to shine the spotlight on the outstanding achievements within our CWEA community. We are thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for the prestigious awards that recognize excellence across various categories.

Whether it’s a remarkable project, an exceptional team leader, a dedicated operator, talented laboratory person, skilled collections worker, or an ingenious mechanic, now is the time to nominate individuals and initiatives that have raised the bar in our industry.

Your nominations play a pivotal role in honoring those who have demonstrated unparalleled dedication, innovation, and expertise in their respective fields. Each submission not only acknowledges the hard work and commitment of individuals and teams but also inspires others to strive for excellence.

Mark your calendars! Nominations officially open on July 1, providing you ample time to identify deserving candidates and prepare compelling submissions.

Let’s come together to celebrate the remarkable achievements that continue to drive progress and innovation in water management. Your participation in this endeavor is invaluable in shaping the future of our industry.

Visit CWEA’s Awards page for further details on the nomination process and guidelines. Together, let’s make the 2024 CWEA San Francisco Bay Section Awards a resounding success!

Congratulations to our SFBS members who won at the state level this year:

Volunteering:
Attention CWEA San Francisco Bay Section Members, as we prepare for the upcoming year, we are actively seeking nominations for a new board member and treasurer. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the leadership and direction of our section. Nominations will open in November, so if you or someone you know is passionate about advancing our organization and possesses the necessary skills and dedication, we encourage you to consider submitting a nomination. Together, let’s continue to propel the CWEA forward and make a lasting impact in our industry. Stay tuned for further details on the nomination process.

If you have any questions, recommendations, comments, or concerns, feel free to reach out to me or any SFBS Board members directly. The San Francisco Bay Section is your section, and we want your voice to be heard!