CTWEA VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

To achieve the strategic goals of the CTWEA, we need dedicated leaders, who are willing to lead through committee service.  The CTWEA Board looks to the committee leaders to develop and recommend direction to achieve the goals and vision of the CTWEA.   The seven (7) standing committees will work together to grow communication and elevate the knowledge of all aspects of clean water issues throughout the State of Connecticut and New England.   Leaders inspire change, instill passion and drive direction when they effectively communicate their knowledge and expertise.   CTWEA volunteers make a difference!  Please join us!

MEMBERSHIP, ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

MECC
MEMBERSHIP, ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
​Chair: Vanessa McPherson
The Member Engagement  and Communications Committee is a standing committee with goals of insuring the visibility of the organization to the public in multiple formats.  The committee provides strategic direction on overall membership policies, recruitment, and retention strategies, as well as advises the CTWEA Board on the member experience as it relates to communications and digital strategies.  

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
​COMMITTEE

SAC
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
​Chair: Rick Hartenstein
The Awards & Scholarship Committee formulates general policies regarding awards and scholarships presented by the CTWEA and submit such policies and specific recommendations for approval by the CTWEA Board of Directors.  The Committee will recommend application requirements, selection standards, and objective evaluation methods for the annual scholarships and awards; recommend scholarship and award recipients; review current scholarships and awards and make recommendations about creating or retiring awards.  The Committee shall make suggestions on how and when these awards are presented to its recipients. 

GOVERNMENT
AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE

GAC
​LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
​Chair: Jeff LeMay 
The Government Affairs Committee will work with our Legislative Council to ensure the State Legislature is well informed on all aspects of Clean Water Issues affecting our communities and WPCAs.  

OPERATION CHALLENGE COMMITTEE

NETWORKING EVENTS
COMMITTEE
OCC
OPERATIONS CHALLENGE COMMITTEE
​Chair: Uday Karra
NEC
NETWORKING EVENTS COMMITTEE
Chair: Serdar Umur
The Operations Challenge Committee is a group of individuals who work together to organize, support and assemble an Ops Challenge Team which will compete both regionally and nationally within the guidelines of events and rules established by the Water Environment Federation.   The committee will gather talent, establish training programs and secure funding, equipment and venues to facilitate training for the five events (Safety, Laboratory, Process Control, and Collections & Pump Event.)   Six New England teams compete in all five events for one of three slots to represent CTWEA and NEWEA in the National Operations Challenge competition at WEFTEC in the fall.
The Networking Events Committee plans a variety of social events that provide fun, entertaining activities for members and guests to meet outside of the office environment. The committee encourages new ideas to engage members and promote connections. The committee also supports the existing sub-committees,  which include the Sewer Open Golf Tournament Committee and the Young Professionals Committee, along with events, such as the Annual Ski Classic and Poo & Brew’s. 

SMALL COMMUNITIES & COLLECTION SYSTEMS COMMITTEE

SCCSC
SMALL COMMUNITIES & COLLECTION SYSTEMS COMMITTEE
​Chair: Norb Church
​Co-Chair: Kathleen Young
The Small Communities and Collection Systems Committee will focus on the issues of importance affecting communities which have collection systems and pump to another community, or have on-site small treatment systems, or are tasked with monitoring and regulating subsurface disposal systems.  The Committee will also focus on the issues affecting communities looking to extend sewer mains to areas of new development or areas with wide-spread septic system failures.
The Committee will coordinate with the Workshops and Training Committee and the Events Committee to provide educational seminars, training and workshops of interest to its members.
The Committee will also work with the Membership Committee in identifying these small communities and encouraging their membership in CTWEA. 

WORKSHOPS
TRAINING & EXPO
​COMMITTEE

WTEC
WORKSHOP TRAINING & EXPO COMMITTEE
​Chair:  Larry Murphy
The WTEC will develop a yearly calendar of events.  Plan and execute events times, dates and locations for such events.   Assist other committees in compiling all resources necessary to make events successful.  Coordinate speakers supplied by the sister committee chairs and vendors along with ensuring the events are properly marketed and advertised.  The goal of the Committee is to assess the information and training needs of the CTWEA membership and to encourage, develop, coordinate and/or deliver responses to those needs. 

OPERATORS
​COMMITTEE

OC
OPERATORS COMMITTEE
Chair: Rob Butler
The Operations Committee will develop and implement educational programs and training to enhance the skills and knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operators and maintenance personnel.  Tasks will include development of key topics for discussions and presentations at CTWEA Events, as well as training material to mirror operator's license levels. We will also work to develop mentoring and networking between our operator's throughout the state to help deepening professional  bonds.  The Operators Committee will closely coordinate important wastewater operations related subject matter with the Events Committee.