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OAWU Annual Spirit Mountain Casino Operator’s Conference – 2022

September 1, 2022 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: November 1, 2022 @ 8:00 am – November 3, 2022 @ 3:15 pm
Where: Spirit Mountain Casino, 27100 SW Salmon River Hwy, Grand Ronde, OR 97347

CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION ESAC #4707 Earn Up to 2.0 in Water and Wastewater Full Conference is Tuesday–Thursday, November 1-3, 2022 This conference has a variety of concurrent classes available with the ability to earn up to 2.0 CEUs in Water and Wastewater. For specific CEUs possible, please see the Attendee flier for the class […]

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Developing Your Operations & Maintenance Manual and/or Leak Detection

August 10, 2022 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: November 17, 2022 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Yamhill County Fairgrounds, Lewis Pavilion, 2070 NE Lafayette Ave., McMinnville OR 97128

Developing Your Operations & Maintenance Manual 8:30 am – 12:30 pm CEUs: 0.4 Water/WW/0.2 OS  ESAC #4032 Cost: $135 for Members / $185 for Non-Members Description: This class will assist the water and wastewater system operator in outlining the specific points in developing the draft of the operations and maintenance manual. Step by step, each attendee […]

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Distribution Basics

August 10, 2022 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: November 16, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Turner Fire District – Training Room, 7605 3rd Street, Turner OR 97392

Date: November 16, 2022 Time: 9:00am – 4:30 pm   (Lunch 12-1, on your own) Cost: $175 Members, $225 Non-Members CEUs: 0.6 Water   ESAC #4117 Course Description: This class will assist water and system operators in understanding installation, inspections, skills for those everyday routine operations and troubleshooting the emergency. Attendees will learn hydraulic principles, installation, repairs […]

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Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review

July 25, 2022 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: October 18, 2022 @ 8:00 am – October 19, 2022 @ 4:30 pm
Where: City of Bend Utilities Department, Room: Dechutes VC, 62975 Boyd Acres Rd., Bend OR 97701

Class is FULL Date: October 18-19, 2022 Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Lunch 12-1, Lunch on your own) CEUs: 1.4 Wastewater / 0.7 Water     ESAC #4227 Cost: $305 for Members / $405 for *Non-Members *Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership. Description: This two-day course will provide […]

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28th Annual Summer Classic Conference – Attendee Registration

June 2, 2022 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: August 22, 2022 @ 9:00 am – August 25, 2022 @ 12:15 pm
Where: Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside OR 97138

CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION Monday, August 22, 2022 Pre-Conference Classes For those who want to earn extra CEUs, register for one of the Monday sessions. For more information, see the Monday Pre-Conference Schedule on page 2 and registration on page 7. Tuesday–Thursday, August 23-25, 2022 Full Conference Classes, CEUs and Meals Tuesday-Thursday includes a variety […]

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Golf Registration – Attendees 2022

June 2, 2022 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: August 24, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Seaside Golf Club, 451 Avenue U, Seaside OR 97138

OAWU’s Annual Golf Scramble – Seaside Golf Club Attendee Registration Tee Time – 1:00 pm 9-Hole Tournament (Carts Included) Enter as a team or as an individual 4-Person Team Scramble Many Prizes – Lots of Fun, Give-Aways, Longest Drive, K-P, etc. Team Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Tuesday Evening 5:15 pm Meeting in the Pacific Room

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Confined Space and/or Job Site Safety

May 26, 2022 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: September 21, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: City of Prairie City, Public Works Annex, 254 NW Front St., Prairie City OR 97869

Confined Space 9:00 am – 12:00 pm CEUs: 0.3 Water/WW/OS  ESAC #4634 Cost: $100 for Members / $150 for Non-Members Description: Development of a higher awareness level of confined space/lock out tag out in the workplace and applying theory to real situations. Discuss the OAR-437 and instruction on how to comply. Instructor: Tim Tice, OAWU Personnel […]

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28th Annual Summer Classic Conference – Exhibitor Registration

May 26, 2022 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: August 23, 2022 @ 8:00 am – August 24, 2022 @ 12:00 pm
Where: Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside OR 97138

EXHIBITING DAYS – August 23 & 24 Exhibit Booth Space The Seaside Convention Center provides complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Main Lobby Prime Space is available for an additional $100 and is limited to 4 spaces. – Prime Booths FULL Standard Booths located in the Pacific exhibit hall and hallway. Prime Booths are located in the front lobby […]

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Golf Registration – Exhibitors 2022

May 26, 2022 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: August 24, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Seaside Golf Club, 451 Avenue U, Seaside OR 97138

OAWU’s Annual Golf Scramble – Seaside Golf Club Exhibitor Registration Tee Time 1:00 pm Sponsor a Golfer or Team! 4-Person Team, Scramble Prizes and Fun 9-Hole Tournament (Carts Included) Enter as a team or as an individual Tuesday Evening 6:15 pm Meeting in Pacific Room

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Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review

May 5, 2022 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: August 9, 2022 @ 8:00 am – August 10, 2022 @ 4:30 pm
Where: City of Keizer – Civic Center, Room: Claggett/Chemawa, 930 Chemawa Rd. NE, Keizer OR 97303

Date: August 9-10, 2022 Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Lunch 12-1, Lunch on your own) CEUs: 1.4 Wastewater / 0.7 Water     ESAC #4227 Cost: $305 for Members / $405 for *Non-Members *Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership. Description: This two-day course will provide specific information needed […]

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Next Training/Events

  1. Apr
    7
    Tue
    2026

    1. 8:00 am Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review @ Independence Event Center, Riverview Ballroom (Parking behind building)
  2. Apr
    23
    Thu
    2026

    1. 9:00 am Distribution Basics @ Independence Event Center, Riverview Ballroom (Parking behind building)
  3. May
    12
    Tue
    2026

    1. 8:00 am Math for Operators and/or Pumps & Pumping @ Pleasant Ridge Community Hall
  4. May
    20
    Wed
    2026

    1. 9:00 am Distribution Basics @ Municipal Court Meeting Room
  5. Jun
    17
    Wed
    2026

    1. 8:00 am Math for Operators and/or Pumps & Pumping @ Hermiston Community Center

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