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The LAke
June 2014
Volume 3, Issue 1
T h e n e w s l e t t e r f o r t h e N o r t h C e n t r a l T e x a s C h a p t e r o f t h e A m e r i c a n
W a t e r W o r k s A s s o c i a t i o n
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President’s MessagePresident’s Message Hello fellow colleagues!
Welcome to our THIRD volume of The Lake! I can’t believe it has been three years since the
start of this newsletter; time does fly by! We have heard some good feedback on the con-
tent of the newsletter, and we are always looking for new ideas on articles, as well as vol-
unteers to help put it together. A huge thank you to the Communications Committee for all
their hard work in making each issue come alive!
As we embark on a new year, we welcome new officers, new members, and greet those
who have been part of this chapter for many years. I am truly honored to serve as your
leader for this growing chapter this coming year. I look forward to our bi-monthly meet-
ings, our Member Appreciation Event (details in this newsletter), our October seminar, and
supporting great causes to the water industry.
If there is anything we can do to help you get the best of your membership, let me or any of the officers know. We would
love to hear from you! Be sure to join us June 19th for our next chapter meeting. See you soon, enjoy the rest of The Lake.
- Letty Gomar, PE
Member Appreciation EventMember Appreciation Event
Come out to the ballpark to watch the Rangers beat the LA Angels with your family and AWWA
colleagues! The 2014 NCT AWWA appreciation event will be at Globe Life Park in Arlington on
July 10th. All-you–can-eat seats will cost $10 for operators and $20 for members! These prices
apply to the first two tickets per person. Each additional ticket will be $36 plus tax and credit
card processing fee. These prices include a ticket and all-you-can-eat food and non-alcoholic
drinks. This event is sure to be a great time to enjoy some hotdogs and sunshine. Look for a flyer in the coming weeks!
Reserve your spot by pre-paying for your tickets as soon as the flyer is sent since spaces are limited!
Diversity from a Generational Perspective
By Fiona Allen, Trinity River Authority of Texas and Beth Allen, Texas Tech University
Date: Thursday, June 19 2014
Time: Noon / 11:15 a.m. Social
Location: Texas Star Conference Center, Euless, Texas
RSVP: Katie Livas by NOON, Tuesday, June 17
Contact Letty Gomar or Felipe Pulido for sponsorship opportunities.
Upcoming Chapter MeetingUpcoming Chapter Meeting Gold Sponsor:
Silver Sponsor:
The city of Midlothian’s Water Treatment Plant No. 2 tour
was a huge success with 74 attendees visiting the new facil-
ity. Mike Adams, director of engineering, provided a brief
history of the project and the city’s need to increase water
treatment capabilities. Ben Wilson, plant manager, started
the presentation with the background of the water treat-
ment plants owned and operated by the city and explained
the treatment process at the new plant. Bryant Caswell of
Schrickel, Rollins & Associates, Inc. and Ray Longoria of
Freese and Nichols gave the perspective of the project from
the design and project delivery side. This project was deliv-
ered via CMAR in two phases spanning over four years
from pre-design to construction.
Attendees enjoyed delicious BBQ prior to the tour. Then, groups of approximately 15 people were led by plant op-
erators throughout the new facilities, walking through the various treatment processes, including supporting infra-
structure, such as the training and control rooms, chemical generation and feed facilities, the high service pump
station and ground storage tanks. Thank you to our sponsors for making this WTP Tour possible!
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Photo by Malcolm Cowdin
Last Meeting Summary: Last Meeting Summary: Midlothian Plant TourMidlothian Plant Tour
Gold Sponsors: Silver Sponsors:
Attendees touring the facilities Photo by Malcolm Cowdin
Theo Chan presenting a water drop award to Ray Longoria Photo by Malcolm Cowdin
Theo Chan presenting Ben Wilson with a tear drop award Photo by Malcolm Cowdin
Bryant Caswell Presenting Photo by Malcolm Cowdin
Ray Longoria speaking to the plant tour attendees Photo by Malcolm Cowdin
Midlothian WTP Facilities Photo by Malcolm Cowdin
TRWD's Marshall to receive ASCE's Stephen D. TRWD's Marshall to receive ASCE's Stephen D.
Bechtel Pipeline Engineering AwardBechtel Pipeline Engineering Award
TRWD Director of Engineering Services David Marshall, P.E. has been named the recipient of the Stephen D. Bechtel Pipeline Engineering Award by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Marshall, who will receive the award in August at the ASCE Pipeline Conference in Portland, is being hon-ored for his work on the Integrated Pipeline Project (IPL) currently being built by TRWD in conjunction with the city of Dallas. The 150-mile water transmis-sion system will eventually provide raw water to meet the water demands of approximately two million people in the rapidly growing DFW area.
ASCE cited Marshall’s “exemplary leadership in the planning and research, design, construction and operation, and maintenance of water transmission pipeline systems” in a recent release an-nouncing the prestigious award.
A registered professional engineer in Texas with over 34 years experience in water resources, includ-ing 25 years at TRWD, Marshall previously worked for the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Geologi-cal Survey.
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Apply for a Texas Section AWWA Scholarship!
Scholarship applications are now available on the Texas AWWA website. Deadline: July 11, 2014 This year, the application process is all online. Please review the instructions carefully before proceeding with the application. Open to the children of Texas Section members or members who have returned to full time education. Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors or students already en-rolled in college or post graduate work. Applicants must be full time students. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
North Central Texas
Chapter of the AWWA
For contributions to this
newsletter, contact
Stefi Massey. http://www.tawwa.org/NorthTxChap.htm
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The Dodson Drive 5K and the YP Student Reception at Texas Water 2014™ were a huge success. Be on the look out for Dodson Drive 5K and YP involvement actives for Texas Water in Corpus Christi next year.
The AWWA YPs are teaming up with the WEAT and ASCE young professionals for several happy hour events over the summer. The next happy hour takes place on June 26 from 5:30 p.m.to 8 p.m. at the Pour House in Fort Worth.
YP YP CCornerorner
Calendar of EventsCalendar of Events 2014 Upcoming Event List
June 8-12: ACE 2014, Boston, MA
June 19: Lunch Meeting, Texas Star, Euless
Aug. 21: Lunch Meeting, Texas Star, Euless
Oct. 9: Lunch Meeting, Texas Star, Euless
Oct. 24: Drinking Water Seminar, Petroleum Club, Fort Worth
Dec. 4: Holiday Dinner, Texas Star, Euless
If you would like to be added to the YP email list, volunteer, or have any questions, please contact Whitney Brewer or Mike Groves.
1st Place in the 2014 Texas Water Student Design Competition: Southern Methodist University Photo by Malcolm Cowdin
2nd Place in the 2014 Texas Water Student Design Competition: Texas Tech University Photo by Malcolm Cowdin
3rd Place in the 2014 Texas Water Student Design Competition: Texas A&M University Photo by Malcolm Cowdin
3rd Place in the 2014 Texas Water University Forum: Mark Stehouwer Photo by Malcolm Cowdin
2nd Place in the 2014 Texas Water University Forum: Sedat Yalcinkaya Photo by Malcolm Cowdin
1st Place in the 2014 Texas Water University Forum: Charan Tanneru Photo by Malcolm Cowdin
1313 thth Annual North Central Texas Chapter of TAWWA Drinking Water SeminarAnnual North Central Texas Chapter of TAWWA Drinking Water Seminar
The North Central Texas Chapter presents its 13th Annual Drinking Water Semi-
nar at the Petroleum Club in Fort Worth on Oct. 24. This annual one-day seminar provides an informative program on topics of interest to our industry. Topics include but are not limited to: water supply and infra-structure; research, legislative and regulatory updates; and water security and resiliency. The seminar will provide attendees with more than 6 hours of Operator Certification CEUs and Engineering PDH credits. Please mark your calendars for event. See you in Fort Worth in October!
Save the DateSave the Date
In Memoriam
John Frank Kubala passed
away on May 26 with his fam-
ily by his side. John was a pil-
lar of the water industry and
AWWA. He will be greatly
missed. John’s full obituary is provided here.
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Texas Water 2014™ HighlightsTexas Water 2014™ Highlights
Christianne Castleberry, Carlos Rubinstein, and Curtis Smalley at the Opening Session
Photos by Malcolm Cowdin
Dr. Peggy Glass, with Alan Plummer Associates, speaking at the Women of Texas Water Lunch
Dallas Water Utilities’ “Cease the Grease” Booth
Conference Night Out at the Frontiers of Flight Museum
C.J. Gillaspie, of the City of West Public Works Department, receives the Heroism Award
John Kubola, with the City of Bedford, is recognized for being a member of AWWA for 50 years
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Position Name Organization Phone E-mail
Section Trustee Charles M.
Vokes Vokes Consultants 817-517-9111 [email protected]
Section Deputy Trustee Fiona Allen TRA 817-493-5114 [email protected]
Past President Jerry Snead II CH2MHILL 972.663.2284 [email protected]
President Letty Gomar Carollo 972.239.9949 [email protected]
Vice-President Juan (Felipe)
Pulido CH2MHILL
817.870.1129 x58345
Secretary Theo Chan Perkins Engineering
Consultants 817-719-0372 [email protected]
Treasurer Sarah Johnson NCTAWWATreasur-
Arrangements Committee Chair
Katie Livas HDR 972.960.4463 [email protected]
Programs Committee Chair
Sam Barraco AECOM 972.735.3067 [email protected]
Membership Committee Chair
Tom Christie DN Tanks 972.823.3300 [email protected]
Scholarship Committee Chair
Sid McCain TRA 817.267.4226 [email protected]
Seminar Committee Chair
Mia Welch CH2MHILL 972.663.2223 [email protected]
Communications Committee Chair
Stefi Massey AECOM 972.735.3028 [email protected]
Education & Outreach Committee Chair
Michael DeMotte
GarzaBury, LLC 214-632-1058 [email protected]
Young Professional Committee Chair (Fort Worth)
Whitney Brewer
Lockwood, Andrews, and Newman, Inc.
817-820-0420 [email protected]
Young Professional Committee Chair (Dallas)
Mike Groves DWU 214.671.9522 [email protected]
State Representative Diversity Committee
Ron Tamada TRA 817.493.5100 [email protected]
State Representative Regional Activities Committee
Bill Smith TRA 817.493.5100 [email protected]
Executive Committee 2014Executive Committee 2014--20152015
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North Central Texas
Chapter of the AWWA
For contributions to this
newsletter, contact
Stefi Massey. http://www.tawwa.org/NorthTxChap.htm
North Central Texas Chapter of TAWWA
P.O. Box 795213
Dallas, TX 75379-5213
Serving the water industry professionals in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex