AL/FL Joint Technical Training Conference
Get ready to go back to the Beach!
June 1-3, 2021
No one can predict the future, but the ARWA and FRWA are proud to announce that, for now, the 2021 Alabama-Florida Joint Technical Training Conference is scheduled to move forward this year!
We look forward to seeing you all at the Beach for some Fun, Seafood, and CEH's! Book early!
Perdido Beach Resort, 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange
Beach, AL 36561
Phone: 251-981-9811 OR 800-634-7263
Group Code: 17379
Attendee
Registration - - - Exhibitor
Registration
Reserve your Room (info below)
Discounted Room Rates end soon...
Technical Conference Agenda
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am - 10:15 am | Alabama Welcome
& Update Rob White IV, Executive Director, ARWA |
|
| 10:15 am - 10:30 am | Florida Welcome
& Update Gary Williams, Executive Director, FRWA |
|
| 10:30 am - 11:00 am | ADEM
Update Ross Caton, ADEM |
|
| 11:00 am - 11:30 am |
TBD
TBD |
|
| 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Rural
Development Allen Bowen, Acting AL State Director, USDA-RD |
|
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Strolling Lunch Exhibit Hall | |
| Concurrent Sessions | Water | Wastewater |
| 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm |
Generator / Emergency Power Considerations
Todd Johnston , Taylor Power Systems |
PFA's in Wastewater
Lindsay Boone, Enthalpy Analytical |
| 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm |
UCMR 5 - 2023-2025 – What will be its challenges and costs?
Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical |
Reduce Carbon Footprint While Mitigating (Success during Hurricane Laura)
Stacie Hardgrove Ford , AmeriPride Products & Consulting, LLC |
| 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Break - Exhibit Hall | |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Optimized Water Quality through Decentralized Chlorination
Jeff Harrison, CDG Engineers & Associates, Inc. |
Wastewater Infrastructure Challenges in the Rural Alabama Black Belt: Solutions for Underserved Communities
Dr. Kevin D. White , University of South Alabama |
| 6:00 PM | Meet & Greet - By the Pool Pending Gorgeous Weather | |
| 6:30 PM | "Low Country Boil" - By the Pool Pending Gorgeous Weather | |
Thursday, June 3rd, 2021
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast - Exhibit Hall | |
| Concurrent Sessions | Water | Wastewater |
| 8:30 am - 9:15 am | Filled Pending Confirmation |
Modern Collection System Solids-Handling Challenges/Energy Saving Advancements
Brent Robinson, Jim House & Associates Inc. |
| 9:15 am - 10:00 am |
Title Pending
Julie Dawson and Bill Lazenby, Lazenby & Associates |
Innovating Lagoon Systems to Extended Performance
Mark Rasor, Lemna Environmental Technologies |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Break Exhibit Hall | |
| 10:30 am - 11:15 am | TBD | Filled Pending Confirmation |
| 11:15 am - 12:00 pm | TBD | TBD |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm |
Financial Statements 101- Understanding your Utilities Financial Statements
Cindy Bryan & Lee Willoughby , Dent Moses, LLP |
|
| 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm |
How to Effectively Communicate with your
Engineer
Bryan Pate , Insite Engineering, LLC |
|
| 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Break the Loop of PFA's Cycling in Landfills
Gang Chen , FAMU-FSU |
|
| 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Overview of AMI networks and Avoiding Common Pitfalls with
AMI Meter Reading
Percy Coleman, Alabama Power Company |
|
Hotel Information
Perdido Beach Resort
27200 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone: (251) 981-9811 OR (800) 634-7263
Group Code: 17379
Room Rates
Make your reservation early!
Booking deadline is April 29th, 2021.
Special Room Rates start at $199.00 & up.
Parking: Those staying at the resort will be offered complimentary parking, vallet or otherwise.
To get more information on room rates or to make new reservations, please contact the resort directly by calling them and mentioning the Conference or the booking code 17379, or by visiting their website using this special link https://www.perdidobeachresort.com/.
| Room | *Rate (use code 17379 for Group Rate!) | Parking Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Single/Double Standard Room | $199.00* | Complimentary |
| Pool View | $244.00* | Complimentary |
| Gulf Front | $279.00* | Complimentary |
| Courtyard Suite | $329.00* | Complimentary |
| 1 Bedroom Executive Suite w/ Parlor (consists of 2 rooms) | $449.00* | Complimentary |
| 2 Bedroom Executive Suite w/ Parlor (consists of 3 rooms) | $529.00* | Complimentary |
| Presidential Suite | $759.00* | Complimentary |
Overflow Hotel Information
Island House Hotel Orange Beach
a DoubleTree by Hilton
26650 Perdido Beach Boulevard
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone: (251) 981-6100
Group Code: RWA
Room Rates
Rooms are going fast!
Booking deadline is April 30th,
2021.
- Book online now with This Special Link <-- Click and book away!
| Room | *Rate (use code RWA for Group Rate!) |
|---|---|
| Gulf Front - Double Queens | $270.00* |
Thanks for Coming!
ARWA's 43rd Annual Technical Training Conference
Mobile, Alabama
March 14-17, 2021
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for the
2021 AL-FL Joint Technical Training Conference
Orange Beach, Alabama
June 1-3, 2021
The Alabama/Florida Joint Technical Training Conference
Sponsored by:
Alabama Rural Water Assn.
and
Florida Rural Water Assn.
The AL/FL Joint Technical Conference would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We would like to thank all the sponsors that made the conference possible.
Thank you to our 2021 Sponsors!
Diamond-Elite Sponsors
Eco-Tech, Inc.
Diamond Sponsors
Wascon, Inc.
Platinum Sponsors
Sheppard Services, LLC
Thornton, Musso & Bellemin, Inc.
Silver Sponsors
Cahaba Water Solutions, Inc.
Electric Machine Control, Inc.
Central Pipe Supply, Inc.
Jim House & Associates, Inc.
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