Summer 2013 - Public Documents - NC AWWA-WEA

3725 National Drive, Suite 217Raleigh, NC 27612Phone: 919-784-9030Fax: 919-784-9032Executive Director: LINDSAY ROBERTSlroberts@ncsafewater.orgFocus Areas: Board of Trustees, Legal & Regulatory Issues,Conference Planning, Policy Development, Budget &Finance Administration2830Educational Events Manager:CATRICE R. JONEScjones@ncsafewater.orgFocus Areas: Seminars, Schools and Conferences3972Membership & Communication Coordinator:NICOLE BANKSnbanks@ncsafewater.orgFocus Areas: NC Currents Submissions,Web Site Information (submissions, updates, etc.),eNews Submissions, Sponsorships, eLearning andMembershipFinancial Assistant: MARIANNE KESERmkeser@ncsafewater.orgFocus Areas: Water For People Committee, ProfessionalWastewater Operators Committee, Exhibits, Financial DataEntry and Reports, Job AdsNC Currents is the official publication of theNC AWWA-WEA. Members and non-members, individualsand committees are encouraged to submit content forthe magazine. If you would like to submit an article to beconsidered for publication in NC Currents, please email it tonbanks@ncsafewater.org.Submission Deadlines for 2013 & 2014:Fall 2013 - July 8, 2013Winter 2014 - October 1, 2013Spring 2014 - Early January 2014NC Currents is produced by the CommunicationCommittee. Chair: Tom Bach - Water & Sewer Authorityof Cabarrus County, Vice Chair: Sherri Moore - Cityof Concord, Editorial Subcommittee: Vicki Westbrook -City of Durham, Sonya Hyatt - Davidson Water,Sherri Moore - City of Concord, Marianna Boucher -McKim & Creed, Shameka Collins - City of Greenboro,Steve Hilderhoff - GHD, Summer 2013 Theme Leaders:Tom Bach - Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County,Sonya Hyatt - Davidson Water Inc., Wade Shaw - Cityof RaleighNC Currents is published byTel: 866-985-9780Fax: 866-985-9799www.kelmanonline.comManaging Editor: Christine HanlonDesign/layout: Kiersten DrysdaleSales Manager: Al WhalenAdvertising Coordinator: Stefanie IngramAll rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproducedin whole or in part without the express consent of the publisher.FEATURESSpecial Section: Outreach .............................................................33Mountain Climbing Serves as an Effective Metaphorfor Clean Water and Sanitation Issues .......................................................................... 34Sharing the Gift of Life for Over 20 Years –North Carolina Water For People Committee .............................................................. 39A Stronger Voice for Water:Associations Launch United Effort to Strengthen Messaging ...................................... 43Friends of Water: Excerpts froma World Water Corps ® Monitoring Assignment in India .............................................. 46New National Middle School Competition Becomes a Reality ..................................... 50Sustainability Feature – Going with the FLOW to Achieve Impact ............................... 54Spring Conference 2013 Summary ...............................................58Collection System of the Year Awards .........................................61Endowment Update ......................................................................64DEPARTMENTSMessage From the Chair ............................................................................... 7Executive Director’s Report .......................................................................... 11Training Report ........................................................................................... 15Board of Trustees Meeting Reports .............................................................. 16Committee Chairs ....................................................................................... 18Committee Spotlights NEW! ....................................................................... 20Member Portrait: Lisa Edwards .................................................................... 26Member Portrait: Ilke McAliley .................................................................... 28Plant Spotlight: Pender County Utilities ....................................................... 30Certification Corner .................................................................................... 56Welcome New Members ............................................................................. 68News and Notes .......................................................................................... 72Schedule of Events ...................................................................................... 90Advertiser Information Center ..................................................................... 92On the Cover: A community member retrieves drinking water from the local well inWest Bengal. Read about the World Water Corps ® monitoring assignment in India, p.46.