2010 Annual Conference

22nd Annual Conference and Technical Exposition

We are expecting another great conference this year but we need YOU to make it happen, so please join us in Colonial Williamsburg, April 11th - 14th at the Williamsburg Marriott Hotel and Resort in Williamsburg, VA.

As in the past, our conference is geared toward educating water and wastewater professionals and uniting utility representatives with sales and service companies that cater to their specific needs. This is where you can enhance your knowledge of the latest regulatory, technical and managerial issues facing the rural water industry.

Top 10 reasons for “Why you need to join us” at this year’s conference in Williamsburg…

1. Networking with the nicest, friendliest and most knowledgeable people in the water and wastewater industry.

2. Annual Business Meeting to elect your VRWA board members who represent you. Your presence and participation are both needed and appreciated.

3. Award Presentation – will be presented to systems, individuals and those for outstanding achievements during 2009.

4. An Exhibit Hall full of over 100 exhibitors – where you can view new products related to our industry and hear about new and exciting services offered to utility professionals.

5. A great selection of training sessions on relevant topics conducted by excellent presenters and earn up to 15 CPE’s of water and wastewater credits.

6. Water and Wastewater Tours with VRWA staff.

7. Stay at the beautiful Williamsburg Marriott. It’s convenient to Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown historical sites and shopping.

8. A chance to win a Thompson Center Omega Z5 Gun and help us support WaterPac.

9. Annual Golf and Clay Shoot Tournaments on Monday.

10. And did we mention lots of prizes, exceptional food, Casino Night and who could forget that zany, screwball the Mayberry Deputy!

CPE’s - This year’s conference offers both Water and Wastewater Math and 48 training classes to earn your CPE’s. There are lots of classes to choose from. You could earn up to 15 CPE’s in only three days!

And the Award goes to… This is your chance to brag about your system’s personnel! Do you have a water and/or wastewater operator who goes above and beyond to excel in their management of your water system? Or a maintenance technician or lab technician that your system can’t function without? If so, we want to know about them and give them the recognition they deserve for being the best in the business! Submit your nominations by March 26th. This is a great way to honor your exemplary water/wastewater systems!

Support your peers as the Water and Wastewater Awards are announced at our sit-down luncheon on Tuesday. Come to network and applaud the award winners. You never know, it might be you!

Exhibit Hall – On Monday, April 11th we will have a Sneak Peer Preview from 6 – 7:30PM for early-arriving attendees and we will serve light-refreshments.

Visit the Exhibit Hall to find information about the top products and services in the industry today. Company Representatives will be available to provide everything you need to operate your utility and answer your questions. The Exhibit Hall will be open on Tuesday and Wednesday for you to mingle around in between classes too.

Drinking Water - Don’t miss out on your opportunity to claim bragging rights as Virginia’s Best Tasting Water. The winner will even get the opportunity to compete nationally among other winners from other states. Who knows, you may have the Nation’s Best Tasting Water!

Water PAC Raffle – featuring a Sportsman Shotgun. WaterPac is a separate, segregated fund established by the NRWA. This year’s raffle item will be a Thompson Center Omega Z5 - 50 Caliber, Blue barrel and Composite Stock.

Hotel Lodging – The Williamsburg Marriott is the perfect setting for this year’s conference. It’s located 15 miles from the Newport News/Williamsburg (PHF) airport, a few minutes drive from Busch Gardens, historic Yorktown Battlefield and the Williamsburg Winery.

Grande Finale - One Wednesday, April 14th we will annouce the Water Taste Winner and draw for the Grand Prize Give Away - a 42" Sayno Flat Screen HD TV in the Exhibit Hall.

Don’t forget to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration pricing. So what are you waiting for? Register today, you won’t want to miss a single minute!