NYSAWWA Committees

Volunteering for one of the Section's work committees can be enormously satisfying, both personally and professionally. From developing the technical content for education and training programs to planning fundraisers for Water for People, there's sure to be something to interest you.

Below is a list of the Section's committees and a brief description of the duties.

 

100th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee

Chair: Amanda Bauner, Greeley-Hansen, abauner@greeley-hansen.com
Phone: 212-693-9537

 

The 100th Anniversary Committee’s primary goal is to host a noteworthy 100th Anniversary event that celebrates the history and future of the New York Section.  Our 100th Anniversary event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Rochester and the Rochester Convention Center from May 13-15, 2014.  Our committee is currently fundraising and planning this historic event.  More committee members are always welcome, especially as we get closer to 2014!

 

Awards and Recognitions

Oversee nominations/applications for AWWA and Section Awards, including student scholarships.

Chair: Tom Walker, twalker11@rochester.rr.com

Phone 585-924-7755, fax 585-924-0282

 

Education

Determine courses to be offered for Section regional training, including small system issues and incorporate all other issues current to the industry, including: surface and groundwater programs, customer service, research, and security ; arrange for instructors and sites.
Co-chair: Thomas Clark, ThomasF.Clark@mcwa.com
Phone: 585-442-2000

Co-chair: Paul Ponturo, pponturo@h2m.com
Phone: 631-756-8000

 

Events

Assist with on-site registration at all conferences and best-tasting water contest.
Chair: Phil Tangorra, ptangorra@mvwa.us
Phone: 315-792-0319

 

Manufacturers & Associates

Assist with setting up exhibit and sponsorship portions of conferences; activity recruit utility members.
Chair: Dan Reed, dreed@mastermeter.com
Phone: 315-247-9582

 

Membership

Recruit and retain members in the association; coordination and communication with local water conferences.
Chair: Andrew Weiss, Andrew.weiss@ghd.com
Phone: 315-655-8161

 

Program

Plan the technical program for spring conference and Tifft Water Symposium, and include presentations that incorporate all issues current to the industry, including: surface and groundwater programs, customer service, research, and security.
Chair: Richard Tobin, rwtobinpwd@optonline.com
Phone: 516-798-5266

 

Vice Chair: Judith Hansen, jhansen@kingston-ny-gov
Phone: 845-338-5179

 

Tifft Chair: Julie Herzner, jherzner@hazenandsawyer.com
Phone: 212-777-8400

 

Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee

Chair: Carrie Meek Gallagher, Suffolk County Water Department, cgallagher@scwa.com

Works to ensure a sustainable water future for New York State and promote a culture of sustainability at water utilities throughout the state. 

 

Water for People

Coordinate fundraising events on behalf of the Section, including annual golf outing and local events through regional chapters/committees.
Chair: Robert Adamski, radamski@gfnet.com
Phone: 516-671-8440

 

Water Utility Council

Includes legislative review and regulatory review; promotes image of the New York Section AWWA as New York’s “Authoritative Resource on Safe Water”
Chair: Phil Tangorra, ptangorra@mvwa.us
Phone: 315-792-0319

 

Young Professionals

Involve young professionals (under 35) in activities of the Section; maintain student and professor contacts to recruit and retain student members.
Chair: Chris Wheland, chris.wheland@troyny.gov
Phone: 518-237-0865