Annual AWWA Regional Meeting of Section Officers in Anchorage ...

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION HAWAII SECTION
Annual AWWA Regional Meeting of Section Officers
in Anchorage, Alaska
By Tim Lum Yee, AWWA Hawaii Consultant Trustee and John Chung, AWWA Hawaii Secretary
On a cool and quiet early autumn morning, after
flying 2,780 miles north, delegates from the AWWA
Hawaii Section arrived in Anchorage, Alaska to attend
the annual AWWA Regional Meeting of Section
Officers (RMSO), hosted this year by the Alaska
Water Wastewater Management Association
(AWWMA).
Well prepared for the chillier temperature, Vice
Chair Ken Ota, Secretary John Chung, and Trustees
Susan Uyesugi and Timothy Lum Yee were
eager to share the aloha spirit with our neighboring
AWWA sections to discuss ways to enhance
member services for Section members and ways to
better contribute to the Association.
After settling in, enjoying salmon and halibut burgers,
and strolling downtown Anchorage, delegates
met up with fellow section officers for a casual and
enjoyable meet and greet. The next day, we were
ready to engage as we discussed the current cli-
FALL 2011
mate of the Association, and discussed various
representative scenarios such a retaining members;
supporting service providers; strengthening
relationships among utility members; valuing small
water systems; recruiting new members; and fostering
young professional involvement. Sections
then shared their own current issues, strengths,
and experiences. Vice
Chair Ken Ota shared
the uniqueness of the
Inside this issue:
Hawaii Section’s Guam 2011 RMSO 1
constituency, asking Chair’s Message 2
how other sections support
sub-sections.
Director’s Message 3
Guam has approached Safety Workshop 5
the Hawaii section leaders
about forming a sub
APEC Essay Winner 5
-section given its remote
location and spe-
YP Event Summaries 6-7
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Chair’s Message
By Jason Takaki, Hawaii Section Chair
Thank you for your membership
in the American Water Works
Association (AWWA), the authoritative
resource on safe water.
Founded in 1881 at George
Washington University in St.
Louis, Missouri, the founding
membership of 22 has grown to
more than 50,000 strong. This
phenomenal growth can be distilled
to a simple, common mission:
protecting public health through continual improvement.
As stewards of our world’s most precious resource,
we must continue to improve what we do and how
we do it. AWWA is ready to help. The association’s
place as the go-to source for information, education
and involvement is the focus of the new Think Water,
Think AWWA campaign.
Yet, at the Honolulu Board of Water Supply where I
work, we’ve learned there is nothing as essential and
so critical to our everyday lives, but so clearly taken
for granted, than safe drinking water. We found the
most vocal in our community don’t know where their
water comes from, don’t understand how it gets
from vast groundwater sources to their homes, or
even know what they pay for their monthly water
service.
Those working in the water industry truly appreciate
the engineering marvel that brings water of unquestionable
quality to our tap every morning and all day
long. With that first gush of water from the bathroom
faucet, while we brush our teeth or wash our
face, we can silently rejoice in the wonder of clean,
drinking water. And our spirits are refreshed because
we know our good work today means future
generations will equally rejoice in their tap water for
years to come.
We all need to share our joy and educate our families,
friends, and our neighbors on the wonder of water.
Our efforts need to stretch beyond a continued
call for watershed protection and water conservation.
We need to preach about pumps and pipes, valves
and tanks, testing and treatment. Only with a full
understanding of the wonder of a water system can
we all enjoy and fully appreciate the water that in
Hawaii is served with aloha.
Perhaps water is taken for granted because the
price is too low in relation to its importance. Maybe
we, the water workers, are further to blame for
not doing all we can to communicate the true value
of water to water users. This is far from a new
issue as illustrated by this excerpt from a 1969
issue of Western City Magazine. The article was
entitled Global Aspects of Water Planning and
written by George A.L. Yuen. The former Manager
& Chief Engineer of the Honolulu Board of
Water Supply was then the Section Chair of what
is today the California-Nevada Section of AWWA.
“In his headlong dedication to serve humanity, the
waterworks engineer must never lose sight of the
priceless value of his product and the importance
of his contributions. All too often I’ve heard waterworks
men pride themselves over the cheapness
of water. Frankly, I think we’ve done the
public a disservice in overselling this point. In reality,
water is too cheap, and this fact is one of
the greatest deterrents to the progress of our industry
and the enhancement of the stature of the
dedicated people who serve it. What we now need
is a drastic overhauling of our philosophy – both of
our water utility people and the general public.”
There is much work to do. Let us begin.
Thank you again for your involvement with AWWA
and for your service to water. AWWA stands
ready to help us in our education efforts.
Think AWWA. Think Water. Think rejoice.
Hawaii Section Mission Statement
The Hawaii Section AWWA is dedicated to the
promotion of public health and welfare in the
provision of drinking water of unquestionable
quality and sufficient quantity.
The Hawaii Section AWWA must be proactive
and effective in advancing the technology,
science, management, and government policies
relative to the stewardship of water.

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION HAWAII SECTION
AWWA Hawaii Section
Director’s Message
By Jon Muraoka, Hawaii Section Director
My rookie year as a Director began this past June, and on July
25 and 26 th , I attended the Incoming Director’s Training at the
American Water Works Association Denver Headquarters with
17 other new incoming directors representing various AWWA
sections. The training was lead by President Jerry Stevens,
President-Elect Charlie Anderson, and Executive Director
David LaFrance, and was a great opportunity to meet the
Executive Committee and Executive Staff. The sessions provided
me the opportunity to learn about the entire AWWA organization,
the roles and responsibilities of being a Director,
and the AWWA vision and challenges ahead. AWWA is not immune
to the economic headwinds facing our nation and it is
both a challenging and exciting time for AWWA as we strategically
plan enhancements to membership benefits and value,
and its implementation to retain and increase membership.
I had my first webinar and Board of Directors Meeting in September,
and will be attending the Winter Board Meeting in
Puerto Rico in January 2012. Elson Gushiken and other past
Hawaii Directors have left behind huge shoes to fill and I will
try my best to fill them for the next three years which seems
like an eternity right now but will probably fly by like the blink
of an eye. It is a privilege to serve as your Director and thank
you very much for giving me this opportunity. Cliff Lum and
his army of volunteers are hard at work on the 2012 AWWA
Hawaii Section Annual Conference and I look forward to seeing
everyone there.
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Hawaii Section
Board of Trustees 2011-2012
CHAIR
Jason Takaki
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
630 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96843
Ph: (808) 748-5741 / Fax: (808) 550-5030
E-mail: jtakaki@hbws.org
VICE CHAIR/STRATEGIC PLANNING
Ken Ota
Pacific Pipe Co.
1255 Kuala St
Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
Ph: (808) 455-8700 / Fax: (808) 455-8800
Cell: (808) 870-7913
E-mail: ken@pacificpipe.net
SECRETARY
John Chung
Belt Collins
2153 North King Street, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
Ph: (808) 521-5361 / Fax: (808) 538-7819
E-mail: jchung@beltcollins.com
TREASURER/FINANCE
C. Michael Street
Bowers + Kubota Consulting
94-408 Akoki Street
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
Ph: (808) 836-7787 or (808) 833-1841 /
Fax: (808) 834-4833
E-mail: mstreet@bowersandkubota.com
DIRECTOR
Jon T. Muraoka
Fukunaga Engineers
1357 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1530
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Ph: (808) 944-1821 / Fax: (808) 946-9339
E-mail: jmuraoka@fukunagaengineers.com
PAST CHAIR/AWARDS
Audrey Yokota
Gray, Hong, Nojima and Associates, Inc.
201 Merchant Street, Suite 1900
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Ph: (808) 531-0306 ext 107 /
Fax: (808) 531-8018
E-mail: ayokota@grayhongnojima.com

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RMSO in Alaska
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cific water-related issues and projects.
Day One concluded with a dinner followed by a
silent and live auction of items donated by the
various Sections. We were thrilled and thankful to
have collectively raised over $1,000 for Water for
People!
Day Two wrapped up with feedback and a call for
action regarding the Water Infrastructure Financing
Innovations Authority (WIFIA). WIFIA works
to provide low-cost capital to water utilities needing
to invest in infrastructure. The Authority
would also
help support
fund programs
for
drinking water
a n d
wastewater.
For more information
on
how you can
help, please
contact an
AWWA officer.
Other highlights
from
RMSO Workshop
include
some of the
John sizes up the locals
following take
-away points:
212, the Extra Degree
At 212 degrees water boils. At 211 degrees, water
does not. Just a single degree makes all the
difference. This same principle applies to all our
members. Putting an extra percent effort in everything
we do can make a difference. As AWWA
members, we are not expected to solve every water
issue, come up with innovative technologies, or
lead a group through a difficult plight. However,
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION HAWAII SECTION
Tim, Ken, and John relax after a day of meetings
the 212 principle reminds us that we can make a
difference in the smallest ways. It’s encouraged
for all members to join a committee, volunteer at
one of our community service events, mentor a
Young Professional (YP), encourage a co-worker to
join, or even give a suggestion or ask a question.
If we each step up a little, our organization can
flourish beyond expectations and goals.
Life Member Update
Life members are a vital part of the organization.
But to help sustain our organization, a few changes
will go into effect regarding revised qualifications
and dues. Beginning January 1, 2012, requirements
for life members is 30 years and 65 years of
age or older. Dues for new life members will be
$85/year. Retiree membership dues are $44 with
printed publications or $32 with electronic publications.
Overall, we could not have been more appreciative
of the good company and shared knowledge we
enjoyed with fellow AWWA sections. We also
thank the Alaska Water Wastewater Management
Association (AWWMA) for their kindness and hospitality.
The 2012 RMSO is scheduled in September 2012
and will be posted by the Pacific Northwest Section
in Stevenson, Washington, in the heart of the Columbia
River Gouge. Look forward to bringing hiking
and hunting gear!

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION HAWAII SECTION
Safety Workshop
By Jay Stone, Safety Workshop Organizer
The AWWA Hawaii Section Safety Workshop was held on
August 26, 2011, at the Aqua Kauai Beach Resort. The oneday
workshop was attended by over 30 representatives of
the public and private sector, including personnel from the
county water agencies of Kauai and Honolulu and a private
water system operator.
Speakers included Dr. Walter Chun, with over 40 years of
experience in occupational safety and health, environmental
protection, and risk management, and Jimmy Zane, who
has over 20 years of experience in the areas of safety and
health, loss control, and safety and health program management.
Topics included Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, and
Chemical Handling Safety.
On behalf of the AWWA, Hawaii Section, I would like to
thank all of you for attending the workshop. The Workshop
Committee also wishes to thank all of the speakers for participating
in the workshop, and mahalo to the Department
of Water Supply, County of Kauai for their assistance in
making this a successful event.
APEC Essay Contest Winner
Info extracted from Honolulu Star Advertiser
Congratulations to Matthew Matasci, son of AWWA Hawaii
Section member Raymond Matasci. Matthew, who
is currently a senior at Maui’s St. Anthony Junior/Senior
High, was one of five Hawaii high school students named
recently as winners of an essay contest conducted by the
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation host committee.
Students were asked to write an essay answering the question,
"Why is sustainability important to you, Hawaii and
APEC?"
They will be invited to attend the APEC CEO Summit in
Honolulu next month. They also received an Apple iPad and
will have their essays placed on the APEC Hawaii Host
Committee website at www.apec2011hawaii.com.
Congratulations to Matthew on a job well done!
Hawaii Section
Board of Trustees 2011-2012
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AT-LARGE TRUSTEE
(Annual Conference Council)
Clifford Lum
URS Corporation
615 Piikoi Street, Suite 900
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Ph: (808) 593-1197 ext. 41 / Fax: (808) 593-1198
E-mail: cliff_lum@urscorp.com
AT-LARGE TRUSTEE
(Administrative & Policy Council)
Jeffrey Pearson
E-mail: jeffpearson57@gmail.com
BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY TRUSTEE
(Water Utility/Government Affairs Council)
Susan S. Uyesugi, P.E.
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
630 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96843
Ph: (808) 748-5305 / Fax: (808) 550-5059
E-mail: suyesugi@hbws.org
CONSULTANT TRUSTEE
(Public Affairs Council)
Timothy Lum Yee
HDR Engineering
1132 Bishop Street, Suite 1003
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Ph: (808) 440-4545 / Fax: (808) 538-0445
E-mail: Timothy.LumYee@hdrinc.com
GOVERNMENT TRUSTEE
(Standards Council)
Joanna Seto
Hawaii State Department of Health
919 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Ph: (808) 586-4258 / Fax: (808) 586-4351
E-mail: joanna.seto@doh.hawaii.gov
MANUFACTURER TRUSTEE
(Manufacturer/Suppliers Council)
Earl Ichimura
Pural Water Specialty Company
1955 East Vineyard Street
Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
Ph: (808) 242-7299 / Fax: (808) 244-8878
E-mail: earl.ichimura@puralwater.com
WATER UTILITY TRUSTEE
(Technical & Education Council)
David Craddick
Kauai Department of Water
P.O. Box 1706
Lihue, Hawaii 96766-5706
Ph: (808) 245-5408 / Fax: (808) 246-8628
E-mail: dcraddick@kauaiwater.org

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Young Professional (YP) Event Summaries
Submitted by Staci Kunitake and Kawika Kaulukukui, AWWA Hawaii Section YP Committee Chairs
AWWA|HWEA YPs at 2011 AWWA Conference—By Lance Takehara, YP Secretary
The AWWA|HWEA Young Professionals Committee
held a session on May 4th at the 2011 AWWA Hawaii
Conference. Many YPs were in attendance at the
37th annual AWWA Hawaii Conference to learn about
our island's water resources, distribution systems,
and to pick up information on the latest products
from the industry’s manufacturers. During the second
day of the conference, the YPs were encouraged
to participate in the YP session featuring guest
speaker, Mike Fuke, of HDR. Mike had many
words of wisdom for the YPs concerning career de-
velopment, working with peers, and managing
projects. Experienced AWWA members representing
other engineering consultants chimed in and
provided additional insight regarding the importance
of networking, staying on top of current
technologies, and the importance of communication.
Overall, the YP session was a great opportunity
for YPs to learn from experienced professionals
in the industry and meet other YPs with
similar interests in the water industry.
AWWA|HWEA YP Tsunami’s Pau Hana—By Lance Takehara, YP Secretary
On Thursday, May 26, 2011, the AWWA|HWEA
Young Professionals Committee (YP) hosted a "pau
hana" social event at Tsunami's Bar and Grill. Lots
of good food, drinks, and of course, good company
made for a fun-filled evening for the YPs to kick
back, network, and learn about YP. The event was
officially listed to conclude at 6:30 pm, but many
hung around to mingle late into the night.
With over 30 attendees from various private consulting
firms and public entities, it was a great oppor-
AWWA|HWEA YP World Ocean’s Day Service Project
By Alyssa “Sunshine” Smith,
YP Community Service Chair
The AWWA|HWEA Young Professionals Committee
(YPs) joined 300 other volunteers to participate
in the 2011 World Ocean's Day service
project at Mokauea Island on Saturday, June
11. Mokauea Island is located a half-mile off
Sand Island and is the last Hawaiian fishing village
on Oahu. This project was coordinated by
Kai Makana and the Mokauea Fisherman's Association
(MFA) in hopes to restore the island in
both environmental and cultural aspects by
clearing invasive species, planting native species,
removing trash, and rebuilding the fishpond.
The YPs were given an outrigger pad-
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tunity to network and make new friends in the industry.
We appreciate all of the members who
brought colleagues from their respective companies
and encouraged participation in AW-
WA|HWEA. Those interested in becoming more
involved should contact co-chairs Staci Kunitake
and Kawika Kaulukukui.
Raise a glass to a successful event and we look
forward to seeing you all at our next function!
Cleaning up trash on Mokauea Island

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION HAWAII SECTION
AWWA|HWEA YP World Ocean’s Day Service Project—June 11, 2011
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dling lesson, hopped in a canoe, and
paddled their way over to the 10-acre
island. Once they reached the shoreline,
they were given the task of unloading
a barge full of trash that had
accumulated on the island over the
past few months. Once the barge was
cleared, they assisted one of the residents
in cleaning up the area around
the newly constructed compost toilet
facility. The composting toilet facility
was built specifically for future volunteers
and visitors with the hope that
they will have the opportunity to learn
about the environment and Hawaiian
culture during their stay.
Another resident, Joni Bagood, and
the MFA historian, Kehau Souza, gave
the YPs a history lesson about the island
and its importance to Hawaii's culture.
They were then given a tour of
the fishpond by Daniel Amato, a UH
graduate student who has been removing
invasive algae for the past 5 years.
This event allowed for everyone to
learn about the environment and Hawaiian
culture while making a positive
difference for present and future generations.
A special thanks to Carrie Esaki,
Dayna Fujimoto, Kawika Kaulukukui,
Staci Kunitake, Tim Lum Yee,
Jason Nakata, Wai Ng, Travis Nishino,
Neil Nugent, Lauren Seu,
YPs helping to unload the barge of trash from Mokauea Island
YPs after completing the cleanup at Mokauea Island
AWWA|HWEA YP Meeting, Kanpai Bar & Grill—By Lance Takehara, YP Secretary
The AWWA|HWEA Young Professionals Committee
(YPs) held a general meeting on August 8, 2011 at
Kanpai Bar and Grill. With over 18 people in attendance,
there were many new faces that came to listen
and learn what YP is about and how they could get
involved. With upcoming social, community service,
and educational events in the pipeline, there was a
lot to be excited about. Many of the new members
contributed ideas and helped to select upcoming
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Alyssa "Sunshine" Smith, and Winston Taniguchi for their
support in helping revive Mokauea Island.
community service events.
Current HWEA President, Kyle Yukumoto, was
also in attendance to give a brief synopsis of
HWEA and to commend the YPs on actively promoting
both organizations and helping to make a
difference. Once through the organized agenda,
most of the YPs hung around to enjoy the awesome
pupus, kick back, and socialize with other
YPs.

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ACE in Washington D.C.—Being in the Nation’s Capital
By Susan Uyesugi, AWWA Hawaii Section Government Trustee
While Washington D.C. is a really long plane ride
for the Hawaii Section delegates, it’s really worth it
to be able to attend ACE and see the nation’s capital
in the same trip.
On Sunday afternoon, Section Chair Jason Takaki,
Outgoing Director Elson Gushiken, and Trustee
Susan Uyesugi visited with the manufacturers
who exhibit at the Hawaii conference and gave
boxes of Hawaiian Host Macadamia Nut Chocolates
to thank them for their support. Mahalo to Hawaiian
Host Company for the donation of candy so
that we could spread the Aloha Spirit!
The section breakfast on Monday morning was a
great success. Everyone enjoys the opportunity to
visit with each other since we’re on different islands
including the island of Guam! We were happy
to see all the islands represented once again.
We were pleased to have from AWWA Staff Executive
Director David LaFrance. Also joining us
were President Joe Mantua, Incoming AWWA
President Jerry Stevens, Incoming President-Elect
Charlie Anderson, and AWWA Past-President
Craig Woolard. Chair Jason Takaki introduced
the section officers and Ivan Nakatsuka provided
the invocation. The Big Island’s men’s tapping
team and the returning women’s national champions
from the Honolulu Board of Water Supply were
introduced and section members were encouraged
to cheer them on.
The Big Island men’s tapping team put on a great
effort but didn’t make it to the finals. The Honolulu
women’s team were automatically in the finals
so did a couple of practice runs on Tuesday.
Elson Gushiken, Jason Takaki and Susan
Uyesugi attended the Section Officers Forum on
Tuesday afternoon. Keynote speaker Greg Melia
from the American Society of Association Executives
gave a great presentation on Divergent
Thinking. Membership and education awards were
also distributed.
On Wednesday morning, Fuller Awardee Woodie
Muirhead was recognized along with other section
awardees at the Fuller Awardee breakfast.
It’s a good thing Susan called Elson to wake
him up or he would have missed the entire program.
The finals for the Pipetapping contest were held
Wednesday morning and the Honolulu women
repeated as champions with a winning time of 2
minutes, 35.81 seconds. Congratulations to
Gary Fernandez, Danielle Ornellas, Cat
Sawai and Susan Oda. Be there in Dallas to
see them defend their title again!
Attendees were able to visit many of DC’s sights
before, during, and after the conference. Many
people made time to visit with our Congressional
delegation and see the many museums as well
as try all the different restaurants! Next year
the annual conference is in Dallas. Hope you
can attend!

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION HAWAII SECTION
Congratulations to the
Honolulu Board of
Water Supply Women,
who repeated as national
champions with a winning
time of 2 minutes,
35.81 seconds.
Congratulations to team
members (L to R): Cat
Sawai, Susan Oda,
Danielle Ornellas and
Coach Gary Fernandez.
This year’s title was the
3rd that a women’s team
from BWS has won.
Scenes from ACE 2011 in Washington D.C.
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Congratulations to
Woodie Muirhead, this
year’s Hawaii Section recipient
of the prestigious
Fuller Award. Woodie
was recognized as the
Section’s awardee at the
annual recognition breakfast
at ACE.
Woodie (center) is
flanked by wife Debbie
(L) & Past Director and
Fuller Awardee Ray
Matasci.
Peter Schmidt (C), VP
of Sales at Romac Industries
Inc, is flanked
by Hawaii Section
Trustee Susan
Uyesugi (L) and Outgoing
Director Elson
Gushiken (R), who
visited his booth to
thank him for his continued
support of the
Hawaii Section.

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Scenes from ACE 2011 in Washington D.C. (cont.)

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION HAWAII SECTION
Scenes from ACE 2011 in Washington D.C. (cont.)
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Hawaii Section Committee Chairs 2011—2012
DIVERSITY/YOUNG
PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE
Staci Kunitake, Co-Chair
HDR Engineering
1132 Bishop Street, Suite 1003
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Ph: (808) 697-6243 /
Fax: (808) 538-0445
E-mail: staci.kunitake@hdrinc.com
Kawika Kaulukukui, Co-Chair
Bowers + Kubota Consulting/
Management
94-408 Akoki Street, Suite 201-A
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
Ph: (808) 836-7787 or
(808) 833-1841 / Fax: (808) 834-4833
E-mail:
kKaulukukui@bowersandkubota.com
EXHIBITS COMMITTEE
Rich Hopkins, Chair
Hopkins Technical Products, Inc.
470 Harvest Park Drive, Suite C
Brentwood, California 94513-4036
Ph: (925) 240-2160 /
Fax: (925) 825-8320
E-mail: rich@htpinc.com
LEGISLATION / REGULATION
COMMITTEE
Dean A. Nakano, Chair
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
630 South Beretania Street, #311
Honolulu, Hawaii 96843
Ph: (808) 748-5066 /
Fax: (808) 748-5079
E-mail: dnakano@hbws.org
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Heath Prow, Chair
Integrity Engineering
Ph: (808) 651-8567
E-mail: heath@iekauai.com
NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
Joy Gannon, Chair
Rural Community Assistance Corporation
1135 Makawao Avenue, #252
Makawao, Hawaii 96768
Ph/Fax: (808) 573-2053/
Cell: (808) 345-1246
E-mail: jgannon@rcac.org
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Woodie Muirhead, Chair
Brown and Caldwell
1099 Alakea Street, Suite 2400
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Ph: (808) 523-8499 /
Fax: (808) 533-0226
E-mail: wmuirhead@brwncald.com
OPERATORS TRAINING COMMITTEE
Chair Vacant
PACIFIC RIM COMMITTEE
Chair Vacant
PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Alyssa 'Sunshine' Smith, Chair
CH2M HILL
1132 Bishop Street, Suite 1100
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Direct Ph: (808) 440-0207 /
Direct Fax: (808) 538-8218
Office Ph: (808) 943-1133 /
Office Fax: (808) 954-4400
E-mail: alyssa.smith@ch2m.com
RESEARCH COMMITTEE
Aly I. El-Kadi, Chair
Department of Geology and Geophysics
and Water Resources Research Center
POST Building, Room 709
1680 East-West Road
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
Ph: (808) 956-6331 /
Fax: (808) 956-5512
E-mail: elkadi@hawaii.edu
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Audrey Yokota
Gray, Hong, Nojima and Associates, Inc.
201 Merchant Street, Suite 1900
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Ph: (808) 521-0306 ext 107/
Fax: (808) 531-8018
E-mail: ayokota@grayhongnojima.com
SMALL WATER SYSTEMS COMMITTEE
Juanita Colon, Chair
Kawela Plantation
Homeowners' Association
P.O. Box 28
243 Uluanui Road
Kaunakakai, Hawaii 96748
Ph: (808) 553-4223/
Fax: (808) 553-3996
E-mail: kawelapha@gmail.com
STANDARD PRACTICES
MANUAL COMMITTEE
Ross A. Kaneko, Chair
CH2M Hill
1132 Bishop Street, Suite 1100
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Ph: (808) 440-0225 /
Fax: (808) 538-8225
E-mail: rkaneko@ch2m.com
WATER FOR PEOPLE COMMITTEE
Raymond Matasci, Co-Chair
Brown & Caldwell
1955 Main Street, Suite 200
Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
Ph: (808) 244-7005 /
Fax: (808) 244-9026
E-mail: rmatasci@brwncald.com
Paul "Scotty" Scott, Co-Chair
Engineered Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 865
Kailua, Hawaii 96734
Ph: (808) 263-2232 /
Fax: (808) 263-3928
E-mail: esikailua@aol.com
WATER REUSE COMMITTEE
Chair Vacant (AWWA)
Chair Vacant (HWEA)
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WORKSHOPS/SAFETY COMMITTEE
Glenn Y. Suzuki, Chair
Okahara & Associates
677 Ala Moana Boulevard, #703
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-5419
Ph: (808) 524-1224 /
Fax: (808) 521-3151
E-mail: gysuzuki@okahara.com
YOUTH EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Dawn Barsana Szewczyk, Chair
NAVFAC Pacific
258 Makalapa Drive
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 96860
Ph: (808) 783-1119 /
Fax: (808) 474-4890
E-mail: dawn.b.szewczyk@gmail.com

AWWA Hawaii Section
PO Box 22614
Honolulu, Hawaii 96823-2614
Visit us at www.awwa-hi.org
Production Information Newsletter
The American Water Works Association/
Hawaii Section (AWWA/HS) newsletter is
published to inform its members of Section
and International AWWA activities, meetings,
educational opportunities and other
matters of interest to the water community.
The mention of trade names for commercial
products does not represent or imply
an endorsement by AWWA/HS.
Publication Date:
October 26, 2011