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Nov8Wed2023
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Confined Space & Jobsite Safety @ City of Eagle Point, Ashpole Community Center8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Date: November 8, 2023
Time: 8:00am – 3:30 pm (Lunch 12-1, on your own)
Cost: $175 Members, $225 Non-Members
CEUs: 0.6 Water/Wastewater/Onsite ESAC #4331
Course Description: OSHA safety requirements for working in and around excavations and confined spaces. Competent Person and employee/employer requirements.
Instructor: Scott Berry, Tim Tice – OAWU
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
8:00 amConfined Space & Jobsite Safety @ City of Eagle Point, Ashpole Community Center
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Nov14Tue2023
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Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ Toledo Fire Department8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Date: November 14-15, 2023
Time: 8:00am – 4:30 pm (Lunch 12-1, on your own)
Cost: $305 Members, $405 Non-Members
CEUs: 1.4 Wastewater/0.7 Water/0.1 Onsite ESAC #6043
Course Description: This two-day course will provide specific information needed to help prepare for the Wastewater Treatment and/or Wastewater Collections certification exams. A practice exam with answers will be provided to each attendee. Review will include pretreatment, basic math, trickling filters, RBC, basic activated sludge, lagoons, wastewater disinfection, sludge digestion, solids handling and lab procedures. BRING A CALCULATOR.
Instructor: Keith Bedell, Monty Norris – OAWU
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
8:00 amWastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ Toledo Fire Department
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Nov28Tue2023
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Distribution Basics @ Turner Fire District - Training Room9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Date: November 28, 2023
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 and preventive maintenance to achieve a level of system operations.
Instructor: Scott Berry, Tim Tice – OAWU
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
9:00 amDistribution Basics @ Turner Fire District - Training Room
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Nov29Wed2023
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Developing Your O&M Manual and/or Leak Detection @ Yamhill County Fairgrounds, Lewis Pavilion8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Developing Your Operations & Maintenance Manual
Time: 8:30am – 12:30pm
CEUs: 0.4 Total Water/WW/OS ESAC #5805
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 will create their draft as it relates to their utility system during class, completing the document with a series of e-files at their home location.
Instructors: Tim Tice, Jason Green, OAWU Staff
Leak Detection
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
CEUs: 0.2 Water/WW ESAC #4396
Cost: $70 for Members / $120 for Non-Members
Description: This course is designed to provide you with some basic knowledge of leak detection practices and correlation methods. Students will be instructed in the basics and background theory of leak detection to better utilize basic correlation techniques for distribution and collection systems. Participants will learn various methods available to identify and find leaks. A variety of equipment will be demonstrated and used to aid students in accurately pinpointing leaks in all types of pipe materials.
Instructor: Scott Berry, OAWU Staff
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
8:30 amDeveloping Your O&M Manual and/or Leak Detection @ Yamhill County Fairgrounds, Lewis Pavilion
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Nov30Thu2023
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Leak Detection @ Halsey Public Works9:00 am – 11:00 am
Leak Detection
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
CEUs: 0.2 Water/WW ESAC #4396
Cost: Free
Hybrid: This class can either be taken in-person or virtual. Link to be sent out day before class.
Description: This course is designed to provide you with some basic knowledge of leak detection practices and correlation methods. Students will be instructed in the basics and background theory of leak detection to better utilize basic correlation techniques for distribution and collection systems. Participants will learn various methods available to identify and find leaks. A variety of equipment will be demonstrated and used to aid students in accurately pinpointing leaks in all types of pipe materials.
Instructor: Scott Berry, OAWU Staff
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
9:00 amLeak Detection @ Halsey Public Works
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Dec11Mon2023
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OAWU’s Annual End of Year Operator’s Conference – 2023 @ Best Western Hood River Inn8:00 am – 5:00 pm
CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION
ESAC #TBA Earn Up to 2.6 in Water or WastewaterPre-Conference is Monday, December 11, 2023. 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 3 and registration on page 2.
Full Conference is Tuesday–Thursday, December 12-14, 2023. This conference has a variety of concurrent classes available with the ability to earn up to 2.0 CEUs in Water or Wastewater. For specific CEUs possible, please see the Attendee flier for the class schedule. Conference fee includes morning coffee and Lunch each day.
Lodging: Best Western Hood River Inn
1108 E. Marina Way
Hood River, OR 97031
Guest room block available until Saturday November 15, 2023. Call (800) 828-7873 by the cutoff date for room block rate.
Rate: $129 + tax per night. $15 charge per additional guest.REGISTRATION POLICY: No refunds will be issued and a regular registration fee will be billed for those who fail to attend and do not give the OAWU office a seven day prior notice.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.
8:00 amOAWU’s Annual End of Year Operator’s Conference – 2023 @ Best Western Hood River Inn
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Feb6Tue2024
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Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review and/or Water T/D Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsement @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review – Class is Full
Date: February 6-7, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
CEUs: 1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS ESAC #5815
Cost: $335 for Members / $445 for *Non-Members
*Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership.Description: Are you prepared for the upcoming exams? Let OAWU help prepare you with this two-day review to brush up your terminology, system operations, maintenance requirements and math. After study and this review, you will be ready for your levels I&II WT/WD certification exam.
BRING A CALCULATOR.
Instructor: Heath Cokeley, Hans Schroeder, Sam Waller, OAWU Staff
Water T/D Level 3,4 and Filtration Endorsement
Date: February 8, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 3:15 pm
CEUs: 0.6 Water ESAC #5816
Cost: $195 for Members / $245 for Non-Members
Description: This class will be a real-world discussion utilizing a diagram of an actual water treatment facility to give attendees the knowledge necessary to test for their level 3 and 4 Water Treatment and Distribution Certification as well as their Filter Endorsement. Different types of water filtration plants that are used in the water industry will be discussed in depth as well as proper operations of those filters focusing specifically on the math required to run Conventional and Direct Water Filtration plants. The math required to install, bring into service, and operate the Distribution systems served by these Water Filtration Plants will also be discussed.
Instructor: Darrel Lockard
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please. Don’t miss your opportunity. Sign up early.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
8:00 amWater Treatment/Distribution Certification Review and/or Water T/D Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsement @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa
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Mar4Mon2024
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46th Annual Management & Technical Conference – Attendee Registration @ Sunriver Resort8:00 am – 12:15 pm
CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION
ESAC #TBA
Monday, March 4, 2024, 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 3 and registration on page 7.Tuesday–Friday, March 5-8, 2024 Full Conference Classes, CEUs and Meals
Tuesday-Friday includes a variety of concurrent classes available with the ability to earn up to 2.4 CEUs. For specific CEUs possible, please see the full conference class schedule. Full conference meals includes 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, Awards banquet dinner, and 1 evening deli bar.ATTENDEE BROCHURE & REGISTRATION (PDF)
Online Registration Below
8:00 am46th Annual Management & Technical Conference – Attendee Registration @ Sunriver Resort
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Mar6Wed2024
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46th Annual Management & Technical Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Sunriver Resort8:00 am – 9:00 pm
EXHIBITING DAYS – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 – THURSDAY, MARCH 7
Exhibit Booth Space
Sunriver provides complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access. Each paid registration includes: one 4’x8′ floor space with 3’x6′ skirted table, electrical access, one breakfast, two lunch’s and OAWU hosted hospitality social. Any display larger than 4’x8′ will be charged accordingly. Please register by February 22, 2024 to ensure your company name on the exhibitor list.REGISTRATION FORM AND INFORMATION PAGE (PDF)
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REGISTRATION POLICY
If you register for the Annual Conference and fail to attend without providing OAWU with a 30-day prior notice (no later than February 6, 2023), NO REFUNDS will be issued and/or you will be billed for a full registration.8:00 am46th Annual Management & Technical Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Sunriver Resort
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Mar19Tue2024
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Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Date: March 19-20, 2024
Time: 8:00am – 4:30 pm (Lunch 12-1, on your own)
Cost: $335 Members, $445 Non-Members
CEUs: 1.4 Wastewater/0.7 Water/0.1 Onsite ESAC #6043
Course Description: This two-day course will provide specific information needed to help prepare for the Wastewater Treatment and/or Wastewater Collections certification exams. A practice exam with answers will be provided to each attendee. Review will include pretreatment, basic math, trickling filters, RBC, basic activated sludge, lagoons, wastewater disinfection, sludge digestion, solids handling and lab procedures. BRING A CALCULATOR.
Instructor: Keith Bedell, Monty Norris – OAWU
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
8:00 amWastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa
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Apr2Tue2024
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Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review and/or Water T/D Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsment @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review
Date: April 2-3, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
CEUs: 1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS ESAC #5815
Cost: $335 for Members / $435 for *Non-Members
*Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership.Description: Are you prepared for the upcoming exams? Let OAWU help prepare you with this two-day review to brush up your terminology, system operations, maintenance requirements and math. After study and this review, you will be ready for your levels I&II WT/WD certification exam.
BRING A CALCULATOR.
Instructor: Heath Cokeley, Hans Schroeder, Sam Waller, OAWU Staff
Water T/D Level 3,4 and Filtration Endorsement
Date: April 4, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 3:15 pm
CEUs: 0.6 Water ESAC #5816
Cost: $195 for Members / $245 for Non-Members
Description: This class will be a real-world discussion utilizing a diagram of an actual water treatment facility to give attendees the knowledge necessary to test for their level 3 and 4 Water Treatment and Distribution Certification as well as their Filter Endorsement. Different types of water filtration plants that are used in the water industry will be discussed in depth as well as proper operations of those filters focusing specifically on the math required to run Conventional and Direct Water Filtration plants. The math required to install, bring into service, and operate the Distribution systems served by these Water Filtration Plants will also be discussed.
Instructor: Darrel Lockard
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please. Don’t miss your opportunity. Sign up early.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
8:00 amWater Treatment/Distribution Certification Review and/or Water T/D Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsment @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa
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May15Wed2024
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Distribution Basics @ Turner Fire District, Training Room9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm (Lunch 12-1 on your own)
CEUs: 0.6 Total Water ESAC #5986
Cost: Free
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 and preventive maintenance to achieve a level of system operations.
Instructors: Scott Berry, Tim Tice, OAWU Staff
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
9:00 amDistribution Basics @ Turner Fire District, Training Room
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May21Tue2024
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Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review and/or Water T/D Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsement @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review
Date: May 21-22, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
CEUs: 1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS ESAC #5815
Cost: $335 for Members / $435 for *Non-Members
*Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership.Description: Are you prepared for the upcoming exams? Let OAWU help prepare you with this two-day review to brush up your terminology, system operations, maintenance requirements and math. After study and this review, you will be ready for your levels I&II WT/WD certification exam.
BRING A CALCULATOR.
Instructor: Heath Cokeley, Hans Schroeder, Sam Waller, OAWU Staff
Water T/D Level 3,4 and Filtration Endorsement
Date: May 23, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 3:15 pm
CEUs: 0.6 Water ESAC #5816
Cost: $195 for Members / $245 for Non-Members
Description: This class will be a real-world discussion utilizing a diagram of an actual water treatment facility to give attendees the knowledge necessary to test for their level 3 and 4 Water Treatment and Distribution Certification as well as their Filter Endorsement. Different types of water filtration plants that are used in the water industry will be discussed in depth as well as proper operations of those filters focusing specifically on the math required to run Conventional and Direct Water Filtration plants. The math required to install, bring into service, and operate the Distribution systems served by these Water Filtration Plants will also be discussed.
Instructor: Darrel Lockard
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please. Don’t miss your opportunity. Sign up early.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
8:00 amWater Treatment/Distribution Certification Review and/or Water T/D Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsement @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa
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May23Thu2024
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Math for Operators and/or Pumps & Pumping @ City of Redmond, PW Conference Room8:00 am – 4:15 pm
Register for Both classes, Get a Discount
Math for Operators
Time: 8am – 12:15pm
CEUs: 0.4 Total Water/WW ESAC #6104
Cost: $150 for Members / $200 for Non-Members
Description: This class will cover the understanding of basic math concepts and formulas for water and wastewater operators including areas, volume, conversions, pounds, formulas, velocity, flow, head and hydraulics and more for system operators.
Please bring your calculators and system questions.Instructors: Hans Schroeder, Keith Bedell, OAWU Staff
Pumps & Pumping
Time: 1pm – 4:15pm
CEUs: 0.3 Water/WW ESAC #TBA
Cost: $110 for Members / $160 for Non-Members
Description: This three-hour course details the types of pumps used in the water and wastewater field. We will review the types of pumps used for different applications, their efficiencies, what type of maintenance is required and basic water and wastewater system hydraulics.
Instructor: Hans Schroeder, Keith Bedell, OAWU Staff
Cost for Both Classes: $205 for Members / $255 for Non-Members
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
8:00 amMath for Operators and/or Pumps & Pumping @ City of Redmond, PW Conference Room
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Jul23Tue2024
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Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review @ City of Redmond, PW Conference Room8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm (Lunch 12-1 on your own)
CEUs: 1.4 Water/0.5 WW/OS ESAC #5815
Cost: $335 for Members / $435 for Non-Members
Description: Are you prepared for the upcoming exams? Let OAWU help prepare you with this two-day review to brush up your terminology, system operations, maintenance requirements and math. After study and this review, you will be ready for your levels I&II WT/WD certification exam.
BRING A CALCULATOR.Instructors: Hans Schroeder, Samuel Waller, OAWU Staff
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
8:00 amWater Treatment/Distribution Certification Review @ City of Redmond, PW Conference Room
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Aug6Tue2024
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Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Keizer – Civic Center, Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm (Lunch 12-1 on your own)
CEUs: 1.4 Total Wastewater/0.5 Water ESAC #6043
Cost: $335 for Members / $435 for Non-Members
Description: This two-day course will provide specific information needed to help prepare for the Wastewater Treatment and/or Wastewater Collections certification exams. A practice exam with answers will be provided to each attendee. Review will include pretreatment, basic math, trickling filters, RBC, basic activated sludge, lagoons, wastewater disinfection, sludge digestion, solids handling and lab procedures. BRING A CALCULATOR.
Instructors: Keith Bedell, Monty Norris, OAWU Staff
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
8:00 amWastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Keizer – Civic Center, Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa
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Aug19Mon2024
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30th Annual Summer Classic Conference- Attendee Registration @ Seaside Convention Center8:00 am – 12:15 pm
CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION
Monday, August 19, 2024 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 20-22, 2024 Full Conference Classes, CEUs and Meals
Tuesday-Thursday includes a variety of concurrent classes available with the ability to earn up to 1.8 Water and/or Wastewater CEUs. For specific CEUs possible, please see the full conference class schedule. Full conference meals includes Tuesday lunch and evening barbecue, Tuesday evening bonfire & horseshoes on the beach (weather permitting).ATTENDEE BROCHURE & REGISTRATION INFO (PDF)
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FORM (PDF)
SWO class is FULL
8:00 am30th Annual Summer Classic Conference- Attendee Registration @ Seaside Convention Center
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Aug20Tue2024
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30th Annual Summer Classic Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Seaside Convention Center8:00 am – 12:00 pm
EXHIBITING DAYS – August 20 & 21
Exhibit Booth Space: ONE TABLE LEFT, our registration currently has one opening, but we could have more so join our waitlist after that table goes.
Registration is still open for our golf tournament!
8:00 am30th Annual Summer Classic Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Seaside Convention Center
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Aug21Wed2024
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2024 Golf Registration- Exhibitor @ Gearhart Golf Links1:00 pm – 6:30 pm
OAWU’s Annual Golf Scramble – Gearhart Golf Links
Exhibitor Registration
Tee Time 1:00 pm- Sponsor a Golfer or Team!
- 4-Person Team, Scramble
- Prizes and Fun
- 18-Hole Tournament (Carts Included)
- Enter as a team or as an individual
Tuesday Evening 5:15 pm Meeting in Pacific Room
1:00 pm2024 Golf Registration- Exhibitor @ Gearhart Golf Links
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Sep24Tue2024
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Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Rooms: Iris A8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm (Lunch 12-1 on your own)
CEUs: 1.4 Water/0.5 WW/OS ESAC #5815
Cost: $335 for Members / $435 for Non-Members
Description: Are you prepared for the upcoming exams? Let OAWU help prepare you with this two-day review to brush up your terminology, system operations, maintenance requirements and math. After study and this review, you will be ready for your levels I&II WT/WD certification exam.
BRING A CALCULATOR.Instructors: Heath Cokeley, Samuel Waller, OAWU Staff
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
8:00 amWater Treatment/Distribution Certification Review @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Rooms: Iris A
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Oct1Tue2024
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2024 Fall Operator’s Conference @ Seven Feathers Casino8:00 am – 4:15 pm
CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION
Tuesday–Wednesday, October 1-2, 2024 Full Conference Classes, CEUs and Meals
Tuesday-Wednesday includes a variety of concurrent classes available with the ability to earn up to 1.4 Water and/or Wastewater CEUs. For specific CEUs possible, please see the full conference class schedule. Full conference meals include Tuesday & Wednesday lunch.CLICK HERE FOR ATTENDEE BROCHURE & REGISTRATION INFO (PDF)
8:00 am2024 Fall Operator’s Conference @ Seven Feathers Casino
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Nov5Tue2024
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OAWU Annual Spirit Mountain Casino Operator’s Conference- Attendee Registration @ Spirit Mountain Casino7:30 am – 3:15 pm
CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION
ESAC #TBA Earn Up to 2.0 in Water and WastewaterFull Conference is Tuesday–Thursday, Nov. 5 – Nov. 7, 2024 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 schedule. Conference fee includes morning coffee and Lunch each day.
Lodging: Spirit Mountain Casino
27100 SW Salmon River Hwy
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Guest room block available until Monday October 7, 2024. Call (800) 760-7977 by the cutoff date for room block rate.
Rate: $119 + tax per night. $10 charge per additional guest.REGISTRATION POLICY: No refunds will be issued and a regular registration fee will be billed for those who fail to attend and do not give the OAWU office a seven day prior notice.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.
7:30 amOAWU Annual Spirit Mountain Casino Operator’s Conference- Attendee Registration @ Spirit Mountain Casino
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Nov6Wed2024
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2024 OAWU Annual Spirit Mountain Casino Operator’s Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Spirit Mountain Casino, Event Center A7:00 am – 5:00 pm
EXHIBITING DAY – November 6
Exhibit Booth Space The Spirit Mountain Casino provides complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.
- Standard Booths are in Event Center A
- Booth spaces/tables will not be assigned; it is a first come first served basis.
- Package pricing includes a 4’x8′ booth space with table, electrical access and free Wi-Fi.
- Additional company representatives are $175 each.
Register now by completing the form below or click the button to download the PDF Registration Form to register offline.
REGISTRATION POLICY: If you register for the Annual Spirit Mt. Casino Conference and fail to attend without providing OAWU with a 30-day prior notice (no later than Monday October 7, 2024). NO REFUNDS will be issued and/or you will be billed for a full registration.
CONFERENCE LODGING, EXHIBITOR DETAILS AND MEALS
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO Lodging – $119 plus 10%tax
1 – Call 1.800.760.7977
OAWU 2024 Fall Conference Booking ID: 5529
2 – Click OAWU Lodge Link – to make their reservations: https://book.rguest.com/onecart/wbe/room/1909/SMCHotel/2023-10-30/2023-11-03/4005/1
7:00 am2024 OAWU Annual Spirit Mountain Casino Operator’s Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Spirit Mountain Casino, Event Center A
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Dec9Mon2024
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OAWU’s Annual End of Year Operator’s Conference – 2024 @ Best Western Hood River Inn8:45 am – 4:15 pm
CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION
ESAC #TBA Earn Up to 2.3 in Water or WastewaterPre-Conference is Monday, December 9, 2024. 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 3 and registration on page 2.
Full Conference is Tuesday–Thursday, December 10-12, 2024. This conference has a variety of concurrent classes available with the ability to earn up to 2.0 CEUs in Water or Wastewater. For specific CEUs possible, please see the Attendee flier for the class schedule. Conference fee includes morning coffee and Lunch each day.
Lodging: Best Western Hood River Inn
1108 E. Marina Way
Hood River, OR 97031
Guest room block available until Saturday November 15, 2024. Call (800) 828-7873 by the cutoff date for room block rate.
Rate: $139 + tax per night. $15 charge per additional guest.REGISTRATION POLICY: No refunds will be issued and a regular registration fee will be billed for those who fail to attend and do not give the OAWU office a seven day prior notice.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.
8:45 amOAWU’s Annual End of Year Operator’s Conference – 2024 @ Best Western Hood River Inn
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Feb4Tue2025
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Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review and/or Water T/D Level 3,4, and Filtration Endorsement @ Independence Event Center, Riverview Ballroom (Parking behind building)8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review
Date: February 4-5, 2025
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Lunch 12-1 on your own)
CEUs: 1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS ESAC #5815
Cost: $335 for Members / $435 for *Non-Members
*Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership.Description: Are you prepared for the upcoming exams? Let OAWU help prepare you with this two-day review to brush up your terminology, system operations, maintenance requirements, and math. After study and this review, you will be ready for your levels I&II WT/WD certification exam.
BRING A CALCULATOR.
Instructor: Heath Cokeley, Hans Schroeder, Sam Waller, OAWU Staff
Water T/D Level 3,4 and Filtration Endorsement
Date: February 6, 2025
Time: 8:00 am – 3:15 pm (Lunch 12-1 on your own)
CEUs: 0.6 Water ESAC #5816
Cost: $195 for Members / $245 for Non-Members
Description: This class will be a real-world discussion utilizing a diagram of an actual water treatment facility to give attendees the knowledge necessary to test for their level 3, 4, Water Treatment, Distribution Certification, as well as Filter Endorsement. Different types of water filtration plants that are used in the water industry will be discussed in depth as well as proper operations of those filters focusing specifically on the math required to run Conventional and Direct Water Filtration plants. The math required to install, bring into service, and operate the Distribution systems served by these Water Filtration Plants will also be discussed.
Instructor: Darrel Lockard
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please. Don’t miss your opportunity. Sign up early.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
8:00 amWater Treatment/Distribution Certification Review and/or Water T/D Level 3,4, and Filtration Endorsement @ Independence Event Center, Riverview Ballroom (Parking behind building)
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Mar3Mon2025
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47th Annual Management & Technical Conference – Attendee Registration @ Sunriver Resort8:00 am – 12:15 pm
CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION
ESAC #TBA
Monday, March 3, 2025, 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 3 and registration on page 7.Tuesday–Friday, March 4-7, 2025 Full Conference Classes, CEUs and Meals
Tuesday-Friday includes a variety of concurrent classes available with the ability to earn up to 2.4 CEUs. For specific CEUs possible, please see the full conference class schedule. Full conference meals includes 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, Awards banquet dinner, and 1 evening deli bar.ATTENDEE BROCHURE & REGISTRATION (PDF)
CLICK HERE FOR 2024 AWARDS NOMINATION INFORMATION & FORM
Online Registration Below
8:00 am47th Annual Management & Technical Conference – Attendee Registration @ Sunriver Resort
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Mar5Wed2025
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47th Annual Management & Technical Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Sunriver Resort8:00 am – 9:00 pm
EXHIBITING DAYS – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 – THURSDAY, MARCH 6
Exhibit Booth Space
Sunriver provides complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access. Each paid registration includes: one 4’x8′ floor space with 3’x6′ skirted table, electrical access, one breakfast, two lunch’s and OAWU hosted hospitality social. Any display larger than 4’x8′ will be charged accordingly. Please register by February 21, 2025 to ensure your company name on the exhibitor list._______________________________________________________________________________________________________
All booths are FULL – Call the OAWU Office to be added to the waitlist.
REGISTRATION POLICY
If you register for the Annual Conference and fail to attend without providing OAWU with a 30-day prior notice (no later than February 4, 2025), NO REFUNDS will be issued and/or you will be billed for a full registration.8:00 am47th Annual Management & Technical Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Sunriver Resort
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Mar12Wed2025
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Distribution Basics @ Gold Beach City Hall9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm (Lunch 12-1 on your own)
CEUs: 0.6 Total Water ESAC #5986
Cost: Members $195/Non-Members $245
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, and preventive maintenance to achieve a level of system operations.
Instructors: Scott Berry, Tim Tice, OAWU Staff
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
9:00 amDistribution Basics @ Gold Beach City Hall
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Mar18Tue2025
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Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ Independence Event Center (Riverview Ballroom/Parking behind builiding)8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm (Lunch 12-1 on your own)
CEUs: 1.4 Total Wastewater/0.5 Water ESAC #6043
Cost: $335 for Members / $435 for Non-Members
Description: This two-day course will provide specific information needed to help prepare for the Wastewater Treatment and/or Wastewater Collections certification exams. A practice exam with answers will be provided to each attendee. Review will include pretreatment, basic math, trickling filters, RBC, basic activated sludge, lagoons, wastewater disinfection, sludge digestion, solids handling, and lab procedures. BRING A CALCULATOR.
Instructors: Keith Bedell, Monty Norris, OAWU Staff
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
Class is FULL, please call the OAWU to be put on the waiting list. (503) 837-1212.
8:00 amWastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ Independence Event Center (Riverview Ballroom/Parking behind builiding)
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Apr8Tue2025
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Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review @ Independence Event Center, Riverview Ballroom (Parking behind building)8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review
Date: April 8-9, 2025
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Lunch 12-1 on your own)
CEUs: 1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS ESAC #5815
Cost: $335 for Members / $435 for *Non-Members
*Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership.Description: Are you prepared for the upcoming exams? Let OAWU help prepare you with this two-day review to brush up your terminology, system operations, maintenance requirements, and math. After study and this review, you will be ready for your levels I&II WT/WD certification exam.
BRING A CALCULATOR.
Instructor: Heath Cokeley, Hans Schroeder, Sam Waller, OAWU Staff
REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please. Don’t miss your opportunity. Sign up early.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.
Class is Full, please call the OAWU office to be put on the waiting list. (503) 837-1212
8:00 amWater Treatment/Distribution Certification Review @ Independence Event Center, Riverview Ballroom (Parking behind building)
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