Phone: 402-341-1116 Business Fax:402-341-5895
Email: jforney@oaconsulting.com
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Jay Ringenberg Phone: 402-471-3380 Fax: 402-471-4840 e-mail: jay.ringenberg@ndeq.state.ne.us |
The Arthur Sidney Bedell
Award acknowledges extraordinary personal service to a Water Environment Federation
Member Association. The principal selection criteria for receipt of the award
include: organizational leadership, membership activities, and stimulation of
the technical functions of the association and similar participation.
The committee consists of the past 3 recipients of the award.
Arthur Sidney Bedell Committee Members
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Lyle Christensen Phone: 402-300-1329 Fax: 402-399-4918 e-mail: lyle.christensen@hdrinc.com |
The
Audit Committee was formed in 2003 to audit the financial records of the
Association and report the financial status of the NWEA to the Executive Board
and membership at the Annual Business Meeting.
| Jim
Theiler Phone: 402-444-5332 Fax: 402-444-7740 e-mail: jtheiler@ci.omaha.ne.us |
The Collection
System Committee conducts continuing evaluation of improvements in the areas
of wastewater, storm water and combined sewage collection, monitoring and management
and recommends programs to achieve these improvements. The programs
may include sponsoring workshops, conferences and technical sessions, gathering,
preparing and disseminating information through the Member Association and the
Federation.
Collection System Committee Members
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Jeff
Forney Phone: 402-341-1116 Business Fax:402-341-5895 Email: jforney@oaconsulting.com |
The
Constitution and Bylaws Committee was formed in 2003 to perform a periodic
review of the NWEA Constitution and Bylaws. The committee reviews and
recommends amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws for the Executive Board and
membership's approval.
Constitution and Bylaws Committee Members
| Lyle
Christensen Phone: 402-399-1329 Fax: 402-399-4918 e-mail: lyle.christensen@hdrinc.com |
The Governmental Affairs Committee reviews
and analyzes existing and proposed legislation, regulations and policies in
the environment field with specific emphasis on water quality and water resource-related
issues. The committee
serves as a source of information for government officials and other policy
makers, and carries out programs to stimulate discussion and education members
and Member Associations about government affairs issues.
Governmental Affairs Committee Members
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Berggren
Phone: 402-399-1363 Fax: 402-399-4918 e-mail: eric.berggren@hdrinc.com |
The Great Plains Waste Management Conference Committee
develops the program for the Member Association specialty conference held in
the Spring. A one-day industrial/hazardous waste workshop
is followed by a one-day conference on waste management. This conference is currently sponsored
in cooperation with the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA).
Great Plains Waste Management Committee Members
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Fred
Scarpello Phone: 402-991-5833 e-mail: fred.scarpello@wla-consulting.com |
The Industrial/Hazardous
Wastes Committee facilitates networking and training among industrial
environmental managers, consultants, and regulators
in the industrial/hazardous waste field in the areas of waste prevention and
minimization, treatment and disposal. Select Nebraska industries to receive
the NWEA Scott Wilbur Award in the industrial category.Environmental Excellence
Award.
Industrial/Hazardous Waste Committee Members
Life Member / Quarter Century / Laboratory Analyst Excellence
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| Fred
Scarpello Phone: 402-991-5833 e-mail: fred.scarpello@wla-consulting.com |
The Life Member/Quarter Century Operator Committee reviews and submits applicants to the Federation for the Quarter Century Operator's Award which is given to Federation members who have been significant, full-time participants in the water pollution control industry for 25 years and Life Member Award for individuals who have been an Active, PWO or representative of a Corporate or Associate Member of WEF and in one or more Member Associations for a combined total of at least 35 years and who have reached age 65 at the time of application to transfer to Life Member.
Life Member/Quarter Century Committee Members
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Todd Boling Phone: 402-844-2220 Fax:402-649-2557 Email: tboling@ci.norfolk.ne.us |
The Membership Committee develops
programs to promote membership in the Federation and the Member Association
and shall develop programs to assist in providing services to its members.
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| Fred
Scarpello
Phone: 402-991-5833 e-mail: fred.scarpello@wla-consulting.com |
The Nominating Committee consists of the past 3 NWEA Presidents, the current President, and the Federation Director which submit names to the NWEA membership for consideration to the NWEA Executive Board.
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| Todd Sukup Phone: 308-254-6185 Fax: 308-254-3164 e-mail: wastewater@cityofsidney.org |
The NWOD Advisory/Training Committee
develops, promotes and conducts activities
promoting the skills and knowledge of wastewater operations personnel.
The committee develops the program for the Heartland Operators Conference held
in the summer.
NWOD Advisory/Training Committee Members
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The
Program Committee is tasked with developing and organizing the NWEA program
for each Annual State Conference that is usually held the first week in November.
The committee’s primary goal in preparing each annual conference program is
to reach all sectors of our membership (including technical, administrative
and regulatory sectors, as well as less experienced members and students) with
a program that is informative, entertaining and promotes interaction among the
registrants. Since NWEA is an all-volunteer organization, recognition of our
most dedicated and productive members at our annual awards banquet is extremely
important.
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Educating the public is
a very important task for water quality professionals. Informing the public
about the effects of their daily activities and improving the public perception
of our industry is the Public Education Committee’s primary goal.
Water quality standards
that continue to become more astringent can only be met with the cooperation
of an educated public. The committee focuses efforts toward young people because
they are our future leaders. We
also supply speakers for adult groups.
The public education committee
objectives are:
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Identify and educate targeted public.
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Broadly publicize NWEA purposes and activities.
* Through public education, enhance the reputation of water
environment professionals for integrity, efficiency and excellence of service.
* Maintain
an effective exhibition program.
Public Education Committee Members
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| Jason
Gilbert Phone: 402-697-0701 Fax: 402-697-0702 email: jgilbert@jhcinc.com |
The purpose of the Publications
Committee is to disseminate information on water environment whether its regulatory,
informational, announcements, awards, or educational. The committee’s primary
way to achieve this goal is to publish our quarterly magazine, The Effluent
Line. We also assist other committees in developing and distributing flyers,
brochures, pamphlets, etc. Our newest venture is in development of this web
site. We are responsible for supplying the information you see on this site.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact the Publication Chair.
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| Bill
Riley Phone: 402-444-3911 Fax: 402-444-3904 e-mail: wriley@ci.omaha.ne.us |
The primary purpose of the Safety Committee is to recognize member organizations for their excellence in accident prevention, and the way they promote safety in their facilities (meetings, materials, programs, safety upgrades, etc.). We give awards to these facilities in November at the fall conference. (You can’t be recognized if you don’t fill out a safety award application). We are also looking into having safety seminars, and loaning out safety videos to our members, so they could get CEUs. If anyone has any ideas on how the Safety Committee could better help our members, or you would like to join the Safety Committee, please let us know.
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| Wayne
Woldt Phone: 402-472-8656 Fax: 402-472-8934 e-mail: wwoldt1@unl.edu |
The
primary purpose of the Scholarship Committee is to raise funds and distribute
financial assistance to undergraduates, graduate students, and Association members
who are either pursuing degrees or furthering their education in water quality
related fields.
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The Scott
Wilbur Award Committee makes annual
recommendations to the Member Association for recipients of the Scott Wilbur
Award. This
award recognizes well-operated facilities within the State.
Scott Wilbur
Award Committee Members
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The Student and Young Members Committee develops, recommends and assists in conducting programs for students that encourage student participation and membership in the Federation and the Member Association.
Students and Young Members Committee Members
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The William D. Hatfield Award is a Federation award that is presented to operators of wastewater treatment plants for outstanding performance and professionalism. The committee consists of the past 3 recipients of the award and an executive liasion.
William D. Hatfield Award Committee Members