What a week! We just wrapped up AC24 in Sacramento, filled with insightful presentations, engaging workshops and tours, and incredible networking opportunities and award recognitions. It was inspiring to see so many wastewater leaders and professionals all in one place, sharing ideas and forging new paths for collaboration.
During Thursday’s annual business meeting, outgoing President Chuck Greely shared his view on CWEA’s role…
Today I not only put my trust in you I put my faith in you and hope to shine even the smallest of spotlights on you. At our annual conference we are investing in you, the gate keepers of clean water, investing in your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Investing in your connections and relationships. Investing in a brighter more sustainable future for the generations to come.
Thank you for your tireless dedication, your unwavering commitment, and your relentless pursuit of a better world. And remember, no matter how daunting the challenges may seem, you are never alone. We stand with you, we believe in you, and we trust you to lead us toward a future where clean water is a reality for all.
For together, this idea of a sustainable water future against all odds truly is a ‘Mission: Possible’!
AC24 by the Numbers
We united 1,614 wastewater professionals in Sacramento
Representing 303 agencies and companies
228 speakers
194 exhibitors inside the 72,000 s.f. convention center
75 CWEA awards, honors, and recognitions were given out
$800 was donated by CWEA members to the Grant High School Drumline who performed during the Opening Session. CWEA’s Board also donated $750. Help the Drumline achieve their fundraising goal to have enough travel money for the entire band to go to New York City and DC.
Access them by locating the session on the AC24 website
Go to > Program > Find and click on the Session you want > Click the button “Slides” next to the speaker photo (if there is no slides button, then no slides were uploaded to be made available)
Download speaker slides (slides are available if the speaker uploaded them, if there is no slide button the speaker has not provided the presentation)
Please check your email for the AC24 conference survey and take a moment to complete it. We are committed to continually improving our events.
The Winners Circles
Virtual Golf Tournament – sponsored by Stantec
Brandon was closest to the pin in virtual golf and wins $100 gift card
Anthony was second closest to the pin and wins $50 gift card
We want to give a big shout to the AC24 Conference Committee, volunteer track facilitators, and the dozens of volunteers who helped make AC24 possible.
Here’s what AC24 Co-Chair Mindy Boele had to say,
I’ve been attending Annual Conferences since 2002. CWEA is like a family. We all face similar challenges, and sharing our stories with each other will help build a community that cares and supports one another. Over the years, I’ve been in leadership roles with the lab committee, both local section and at the state level, and I always feel the love and support of my fellow members.
AC24 CO-CHAIRS
Mindy Boele, City of Vacaville
Amy Lai, CWEA
COMMITTEE
Chuck Greely, CWEA President, Dudek
Jenn Jones, CAE, IOM,CWEA Executive Director/CEO
Kevin Calderwood, Educational Program Chair, HDR
Helen Hu, Sac Sewer
Ligaya Kohagura, Black & Veatch
Chathu Abeyrathna, Silicon Valley Clean Water
Mary Martis, GHD
Roya Yousefelahiyeh, Black and Veatch
Bryan Burnitt, Carollo
Arashdeep Singh, HDR
Maxwell Armenta, Brown & Caldwell
Jerry Barajas, City of Sunnyvale
Andrew Corral, ACWA JPIA
Roni Gehlke, R&G Promotions and Outreach
Kaitlin Gellerman, Black and Veatch
Aren Hansen, Brown & Caldwell
Michael Placencia, Jurupa Community Services District
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