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Dec6Mon2021
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OAWU’s Annual End of Year Operator’s Conference @ Best Western Hood River Inn9:00 am – 4:45 pm
CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION
ESAC #4533 Earn Up to 2.7 in Water or WastewaterMonday, December 6, 2021, Pre-Conference Class
For those who want to earn extra CEUs, register for the Effective Utility Management Monday session. For more information, see the Monday Pre-Conference Schedule on page 3 and registration on page 2.Full Conference is Tuesday–Thursday, December 7-9, 2021 This conference has a variety of concurrent classes available with the ability to earn up to 2.1 CEUs in Water or Wastewater. For specific CEUs possible, please see the Attendee flier for the class schedule. Lunch is provided Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Also, the Conference includes continental breakfast Wednesday and Thursday.
Lodging: Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
1108 E. Marina Way
Hood River, OR 97031
Guest room block available until Saturday Nov. 20, 2021. Call (800) 828-7873 by the cutoff date for room block rate.
When calling to reserve, identify yourself as an attendee of the OAWU Operator’s Conference.
Rates:
Standard Nov View 2 Queen: $119 + tax per night.
Standard Non View King Room: $119 + tax per night.
Riverview King or Queen: $145 + tax per night.
Rates are dual occupancy; additional person $15.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 to the start of the conference.
CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.
9:00 amOAWU’s Annual End of Year Operator’s Conference @ Best Western Hood River Inn
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Jan11Tue2022
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Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ Hermiston Community Center8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Date: January 11-12, 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 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, Hans Schroeder 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 keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.
8:00 amWastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ Hermiston Community Center
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Feb8Tue2022
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Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review and/or Water T/D Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsement @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Room: Clagett/Chemawa8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review
Date: February 8-9, 2022
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
CEUs: 1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS ESAC #4036
Cost: $305 for Members / $405 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, Bob Waller, OAWU Staff
Water T/D Level 3,4 and Filtration Endorsement
Date: February 10, 2022
Time: 8:00 am – 3:15 pm
CEUs: 0.6 Water ESAC #4034
Cost: $175 for Members / $225 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, Room: Clagett/Chemawa
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Feb17Thu2022
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Confined Space & Jobsite Safety @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Room: Iris B8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Time: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: $175 for Members / $225 for Non-Members
CEUs: 0.6 Total Water/WW/OS ESAC #4331
Description: OSHA safety requirements for working in and around excavations and confined spaces. Competent Person and employee/employer requirements.
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 keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.
8:00 amConfined Space & Jobsite Safety @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Room: Iris B
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Feb28Mon2022
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44th Annual Management & Technical Conference @ Sunriver Resort8:00 am – 12:15 pm
CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION
ESAC #TBA
Monday, February 28, 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 3 and registration on page 7.Tuesday–Friday, March 1-4, 2022 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 am44th Annual Management & Technical Conference @ Sunriver Resort
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Mar2Wed2022
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44th Annual Management & Technical Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Sunriver Resort8:00 am – 8:00 pm
EXHIBITING DAYS – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 – THURSDAY, MARCH 3
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 18, 2022 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 REFUNDS will be issued and/or you will be billed for a full registration.8:00 am44th Annual Management & Technical Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Sunriver Resort
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Mar15Tue2022
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Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Room: Clagett/Chemawa8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Date: March 15-16, 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 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, Jeff Crowther, 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 keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.
8:00 amWastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Room: Clagett/Chemawa
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Mar17Thu2022
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Water & Wastewater Field Operations & Safety @ Oregon Association of Water Utilities8:00 am – 12:15 pm
Time: 8:00 am – 12:15 pm
Cost: $135 for Members / $185 for Non-Members
CEUs: 0.4 Total Water/WW ESAC #TBA
Description: Learn equipment installation, operations and maintenance, testing, disinfecting facilities, excavation safety and confined space, water sampling and lab, chemical safety, wells, tanks, and water treatment basics. Water and wastewater office responsibilities, writing policies and procedures, project management, and other basic requirements relating to running a water or wastewater system.
Instructors: 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 keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.
8:00 amWater & Wastewater Field Operations & Safety @ Oregon Association of Water Utilities
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Apr5Tue2022
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Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review and/or Water T/D Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsement @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Room: Clagett/Chemawa8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review
Date: April 5-6, 2022
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
CEUs: 1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS ESAC #4036
Cost: $305 for Members / $405 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, Bob Waller, OAWU Staff
Water T/D Level 3,4 and Filtration Endorsement
Date: April 7, 2022
Time: 8:00 am – 3:15 pm
CEUs: 0.6 Water ESAC #4034
Cost: $175 for Members / $225 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, Room: Clagett/Chemawa
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Apr12Tue2022
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Math for Operators and/or Preparing for a Water System Survey & Wastewater System Inspection @ Newport Recreation Center, Room: 1178:00 am – 4:15 pm
Register for Both Classes, Get a Discount
Math for Operators 8:00 am – 12:15 pm
CEUs: 0.4 Water/WW ESAC #4329
Cost: $135 for Members / $185 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.
Instructor: Mike Collier, Heath Cokeley, OAWU Personnel
Preparing for a Water System Survey & Wastewater System Inspection 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm
CEUs: 0.3 Water/WW ESAC #4330
Cost: $100 for Members / $150 for Non-Members
Description: Discuss the process and elements of a water system survey and wastewater inspections, identifying those common deficiencies discovered in past reviews. Using experience and evaluation criteria to look at your water and wastewater systems to stay in compliance. Review the process of daily operations and design deficiencies to establish goals and practices to maintain compliance in your Water and Wastewater Systems.
Instructor: Mike Collier, Heath Cokeley, OAWU Personnel
Cost for Both Classes: $185 for Members / $235 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 Preparing for a Water System Survey & Wastewater System Inspection @ Newport Recreation Center, Room: 117
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Apr27Wed2022
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Developing Your Operations & Maintenance Manual and/or Leak Detection @ Canby Utility8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Developing Your Operations & Maintenance Manual 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
CEUs: 0.4 Water/WW/0.2 OS ESAC #4116
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.
Instructor: Tim Tice, Jason Green, OAWU Personnel
Leak Detection 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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 & correlation methods. Students will be instructed in the basics and background theory of leak detection to better utilize basic correlation techniques for distribution & collection systems. Participants will learn various methods available to identify & find leaks.
Instructor: Scott Berry, OAWU Personnel
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 Operations & Maintenance Manual and/or Leak Detection @ Canby Utility
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Apr28Thu2022
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Confined Space and/or Hazardous Communication Standard (Global Harmonization) @ Canby Utility9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Register for Both Classes, Get a Discount
Confined Space 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
CEUs: 0.3 Water/WW/OS ESAC #3841
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
Hazardous Communication Standard (Global Harmonization) 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
CEUs: 0.3 Water/WW ESAC #4193
Cost: $100 for Members / $150 for Non-Members
Description: This class will highlight elements of the rule CFR 1910.1200, employees understanding key features of the written program, safety data sheets, labeling requirements including new global harmonization features. Attendees will gain knowledge of chemical characteristics, the effects to exposure and how to properly use personal protective equipment.
Instructor: Tim Tice, OAWU Personnel
Cost for Both Classes: $175 for Members / $225 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.
9:00 amConfined Space and/or Hazardous Communication Standard (Global Harmonization) @ Canby Utility
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May11Wed2022
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Math for Operators and/or Pumps & Pumping @ City of Redmond, PW Conference Room8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Register for Both Classes, Get a Discount
Math for Operators 8:00 am – 12:15 pm
CEUs: 0.4 Water/WW ESAC #4329
Cost: $135 for Members / $185 for Non-Members
Description: This class will review 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.Instructor: Hans Schroeder, Keith Bedell, OAWU Personnel
Pumps & Pumping 1:15 pm – 4:30 pm
CEUs: 0.3 Water/WW/OS ESAC #4395
Cost: $100 for Members / $150 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 Personnel
Cost for Both Classes: $185 for Members / $235 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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May26Thu2022
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Confined Space & Jobsite Safety @ Newport Recreation Center, Room: 1178:00 am – 3:30 pm
Time: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: $175 for Members / $225 for Non-Members
CEUs: 0.6 Total Water/WW/OS ESAC #4331
Description: OSHA safety requirements for working in and around excavations and confined spaces. Competent Person and employee/employer requirements.
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 keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.
8:00 amConfined Space & Jobsite Safety @ Newport Recreation Center, Room: 117
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May31Tue2022
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Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review and/or Water T/D Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsement @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Room: Claggett/Chemawa8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review
Date: May 31-June 1, 2022
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
CEUs: 1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS ESAC #4036
Cost: $305 for Members / $405 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, Bob Waller, OAWU Staff
Water T/D Level 3,4 and Filtration Endorsement
Date: June 2, 2022
Time: 8:00 am – 3:15 pm
CEUs: 0.6 Water ESAC #4034
Cost: $175 for Members / $225 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, Room: Claggett/Chemawa
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Jun28Tue2022
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Math for Operators and/or Pumps & Pumping @ Hermiston Community Center8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Register for Both Classes, Get a Discount
Math for Operators 8:00 am – 12:15 pm
CEUs: 0.4 Water/WW ESAC #4329
Cost: $135 for Members / $185 for Non-Members
Description: This class will review 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.Instructor: Hans Schroeder, Keith Bedell, OAWU Personnel
Pumps & Pumping 1:15 pm – 4:30 pm
CEUs: 0.3 Water/WW/OS ESAC #4395
Cost: $100 for Members / $150 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 Personnel
Cost for Both Classes: $185 for Members / $235 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 @ Hermiston Community Center
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Jul19Tue2022
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Water Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review @ City of Redmond, PW Conference Room8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
CEUs: 1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS ESAC #4036
Cost: $305 for Members / $405 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, Bob 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.
8:00 amWater Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review @ City of Redmond, PW Conference Room
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Aug9Tue2022
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Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Room: Claggett/Chemawa8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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 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, Jeff Crowther, 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 keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.
Class is Full
8:00 amWastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Room: Claggett/Chemawa
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Aug22Mon2022
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28th Annual Summer Classic Conference – Attendee Registration @ Seaside Convention Center9:00 am – 12:15 pm
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 of concurrent classes available with the ability to earn up to 1.7 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 and COVID requirements permitting).CLICK HERE FOR ATTENDEE BROCHURE & REGISTRATION INFO (PDF)
9:00 am28th Annual Summer Classic Conference – Attendee Registration @ Seaside Convention Center
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Aug23Tue2022
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28th Annual Summer Classic Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Seaside Convention Center8:00 am – 12:00 pm
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 area by main entrance.
- Booth spaces/tables will not be assigned; it is a first come first served basis.
- Package pricing includes a 4’x8′ booth space or table, electrical access and free Wi-Fi.
- Additional company representatives are $150 each.
Please register by August 5, 2022 to ensure your company name on the exhibitor list.
Register now by completing the form below, or click this button to download the PDF Registration Form to register offline:
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM & INFORMATION (PDF)
EXHIBITOR GOLF INFORMATION & REGISTRATIONREGISTRATION POLICY: If you register for the 28th Annual Summer Classic Conference and fail to attend without providing OAWU with a 30 day prior notice (no later than Thursday July 21, 2022). NO REFUNDS will be issued and/or you will be billed for a full registration.
8:00 am28th Annual Summer Classic Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Seaside Convention Center
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Aug24Wed2022
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Golf Registration – Attendees 2022 @ Seaside Golf Club1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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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Golf Registration – Exhibitors 2022 @ Seaside Golf Club1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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
1:00 pmGolf Registration – Exhibitors 2022 @ Seaside Golf Club
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Sep21Wed2022
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Confined Space and/or Job Site Safety @ City of Prairie City, Public Works Annex9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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
Job Site Safety 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
CEUs: 0.3 Water/WW ESAC #4635
Cost: $100 for Members / $150 for Non-Members
Description: Discuss the overall approach to key elements of a strong health and safety program, reviewing the psychology side of management and employee’s responsibilities. Overview of topics for both routine and non-routine tasks associated with risk, and how to practically expand safety programs to mitigate such risks.
Instructor: Scott Berry, OAWU Personnel
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 amConfined Space and/or Job Site Safety @ City of Prairie City, Public Works Annex
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Oct18Tue2022
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Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Bend Utilities Department, Room: Dechutes VC8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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 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 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 keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.
8:00 amWastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Bend Utilities Department, Room: Dechutes VC
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Oct19Wed2022
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Water Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review @ City of Tillamook, Public Works Shop8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
CEUs: 1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS ESAC #4036
Cost: $305 for Members / $405 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, Bob 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.
8:00 amWater Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review @ City of Tillamook, Public Works Shop
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Nov1Tue2022
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OAWU Annual Spirit Mountain Casino Operator’s Conference – 2022 @ Spirit Mountain Casino8:00 am – 3:15 pm
CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION
ESAC #4707 Earn Up to 2.0 in Water and WastewaterFull 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 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 Saturday October 1, 2022. 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.
8:00 amOAWU Annual Spirit Mountain Casino Operator’s Conference – 2022 @ Spirit Mountain Casino
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Nov2Wed2022
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OAWU Annual Spirit Mountain Casion Operator’s Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Spirit Mountain Casino, Event Center A7:00 am – 5:00 pm
EXHIBITING DAY – November 2
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 or table, electrical access and free Wi-Fi.
- Additional company representatives are $50 each.
Register now by completing the form below, or click this button to download the PDF Registration Form to register offline:
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM & INFORMATION (PDF)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 Thursday Oct. 3, 2022). NO REFUNDS will be issued and/or you will be billed for a full registration.
7:00 amOAWU Annual Spirit Mountain Casion Operator’s Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Spirit Mountain Casino, Event Center A
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Nov16Wed2022
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Distribution Basics @ Turner Fire District - Training Room9:00 am – 4:30 pm
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 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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Nov17Thu2022
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Developing Your Operations & Maintenance Manual and/or Leak Detection @ Yamhill County Fairgrounds, Lewis Pavilion8:30 am – 3:30 pm
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 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.
Instructor: Tim Tice, Jason Green, OAWU Personnel
Leak Detection 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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 Personnel
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 Operations & Maintenance Manual and/or Leak Detection @ Yamhill County Fairgrounds, Lewis Pavilion
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Dec12Mon2022
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OAWU’s Annual End of Year Operator’s Conference @ Best Western Hood River Inn9:00 am – 4:15 pm
CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION
ESAC #5739 Earn Up to 2.7 in Water or Wastewater
CCB #TBA Earn up to 27 HoursMonday, December 12, 2022, Pre-Conference Class
For those who want to earn extra CEUs, register for the two Monday classes. For more information, see the Monday Pre-Conference Schedule on page 3 and registration on page 2.Full Conference is Tuesday–Thursday, December 13-15, 2022. This conference has a variety of concurrent classes available with the ability to earn up to 2.1 CEUs in Water or Wastewater. For specific CEUs possible, please see the Attendee flier for the class schedule. Lunch is provided Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Also, the Conference includes continental breakfast Wednesday and Thursday.
Lodging: Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
1108 E. Marina Way
Hood River, OR 97031
Guest room block available until Sunday Nov. 20, 2022. Call (800) 828-7873 by the cutoff date for room block rate.
When calling to reserve, identify yourself as an attendee of the OAWU Operator’s Conference.
Rates:
Nonview Two Queen: $129 + tax per night.
Nonview King: $129 + tax per night.
Riverview King or Queen: $155 + tax per night.
Rates are dual occupancy; additional person $15.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 notice seven days prior to the start of the conference.CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.
9:00 amOAWU’s Annual End of Year Operator’s Conference @ Best Western Hood River Inn
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