Conference 2002

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PEOPLE Make The Difference!

Every community faces unlimited challenges and needs -- with limited financial, administrative and technical resources. Ensuring the best possible public health protection in these communities means ensuring that resources are allocated in the most effective manner.

"PEOPLE Make The Difference!" was selected as the 2002 conference theme. It's on target. While regulations, pipes and pumps help provide for public health, safety and welfare, people have to make it all work.

The KRWA conference is recognized as one of the best in the U.S., and it's "THE" conference known for down-home friendliness and hospitality. Dates are March 26 - 28 at Century II Convention Center in Wichita. Program booklets with registration forms are in the mail January 22nd. Meanwhile take a look at this year's program.


Typical lunch crowd at the Conference.

Conference 2002 at a glance . . .

Tuesday, March 26
8:00 a.m. Registration Opens, Connecting Lobby, Century II
8:30 a.m. Spring Golf Tourney; Rolling Hills Golf Club (costs $65)
9:30 a.m. Attorneys' Forum (for attorneys only)
10:00 a.m. Pre-Conference Sessions: 3 full day; 5 half day
 
  • The Complete Guide to Water Storage Tanks
  • Wastewater Collection Systems -- A to Z
  • Keeping Your Computer Healthy
1:00 p.m. 5 additional pre-conference sessions begin
 
  • Telemetry and SCADA for Today's Utility Systems
  • Municipal Leadership in The 21st Century
  • Rural Water Leadership, 2002
  • GPS Mapping for Kansas Utilities
  • RWD Bookkeepers and Office Managers Make the Difference!
4:00 pm. EXPO Hall opens (p. 32 - 41); 260 booths; Wateringhole Cybercafe
7:00 p.m. KRWA Barbecue Party 2002: "Smokey Joe's Cafe" - an outstanding musical presented by Stage One
   

Wednesday, March 27
7:30 a.m. Registration Opens, Connecting Lobby, Century II
8:30 a.m. Opening Session, Concert Hall
 
  • Musical Review by Friends Unlimited, Friends University
  • Keynote: Bill Allan, Friends University
  • "PEOPLE Make The Difference!"
10:00 a.m. EXPO Hall Opens; 260 booths, Wateringhole Cybercafe'
10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (8)
Noon Luncheon: Speaker
 
  • Jamie Clover Adams
    Secretary, KS Department of Agriculture
1:30 p.m. Spouse Program, Convention Hall, 14 Carrot Cooking
1:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (8)
2:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (8)
4:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (8)
5:30 p.m. Social - EXPO Hall
6:45 p.m. Awards Banquet, Century II
 
  • Dennis Schwartz, President, National Rural Water Association
  • Awards Presentation, Entertainment, "Double Trouble"
   

Thursday, March 28
7 - 8:30 a.m. Complimentary buffet breakfast, Century II
8:00 a.m. Registration Opens, Connecting Lobby; EXPO Hall opens
8:30 a.m. Annual Meeting of KRWA Membership
8:30 a.m. Certification Exam, Water & Wastewater
 
  • Classes I - IV (obtain application form from KDHE; call 785/296-5511)
9:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (8)
10:00 a.m. Spouse Program: Museum of Ancient Treasures
10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (8)
Noon Luncheon: Special Guest
 
  • Mr. James Gulliford
    Regional Administrator, US EPA, Region 7
  • Door Prize Drawings

Note: Programs are in the mail on 1/22/02. Registration forms are on the last pages of the program booklet. If you need additional programs, click here to drop us an email.