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Eastern Water Quality Association |
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EWQA Fall Conference 2009!
November 11-13, 2009
Eden Resort, Lancaster, PA
Join us for the EWQA Annual Conference and Trade show.
It goes without saying that true professionals need and seek out education and ideas that move their business forward.
For full details look in the Fall tab under Events!
Click Here for your pre-registration form
Location
Eden Resort, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
Room Rate:
$114.95 for single or double. For reservations, call (866) 801-6430.
Use reservation group number code #488204.
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The Eastern Water Quality Association is a regional professional association representing the household, commercial, industrial and commercial water treatment industries. The association promotes training, educational programs and certification to enhance the knowledge and competence of water treatment personnel. Each individual can update technical and business knowledge by attending programs presented at EWQA’s annual conference/trade show and participating in one or more of the three to four Road Shows sponsored by the association throughout the year.
Road Shows
Road Shows are one day events featuring educational seminars and mini-trade shows exhibiting displays from suppliers and manufacturers. The Road Shows are held at locations throughout the twelve EWQA states. Road Shows are listed in the association’s newsletter and on the EWQA website.
Trade Show
An annual trade show, which features suppliers and manufacturers from across the country, is
the highlight of the association’s year. These companies demonstrate and exhibit the most advanced products and services available on the market today. At the trade show, attendees can find out what is new to the industry, reestablish ties with existing suppliers and manufacturers and gain insight into new products. The trade show is combined with a professional conference -- two days of educational seminars, which makes this EWQA event a “can’t miss” exciting opportunity
Water Quality Association Seat Time Points
All of our road shows and the Convention/Tradeshow provide seat time credits for those individuals who are WQA Certified; it is also an opportunity to begin the WQA certification program. WQA exams are offered at most EWQA educational events.
Publications
The association communicates with members using a quarterly newsletter. The newsletter keeps members informed of many important industry and legislative issues, as well as general trade information on a state and national level. A directory containing a complete roster of EWQA members, firm names, addresses, and phone numbers is published on annual basis.
Website
The association also keeps members informed through this website, which is periodically updated in order to provide the best online services to members.
Experiences
By joining EWQA and participating in its programs and activities, water treatment professionals will build a network of colleagues that benefits both their business and personal professional life. Perhaps the greatest membership benefit of all is the face to face exchange of industry ideas and experiences.
Board of Directors
Greg Gruett |
Term 2009 (Manf.Rep) |
President |
Water-Right Inc. |
Lititz |
PA |
Steven Wiley |
Term 2008 (Dealer) |
Vice President |
Advanced Water Treatment Systems |
Colmar |
PA |
Kathee Srygley |
Term 2008 (Manf. Rep) |
Secretary/Treasurer |
Pentair Water |
Dover |
DE |
Brian Bayford |
Term 2009 (Dealer) |
Water Pro Inc |
Gloucester |
VA |
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Larry Casey |
Term 2009 (Dealer) |
Aqua Science Inc |
Wyoming |
RI |
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Frank Consoni |
Term 2009 (Manf. Rep) |
G.A. Murdoch Inc |
Little Neck Harbor | NJ |
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Daniel Cote |
Term 2009 (Dealer) |
Aqua-Max |
Lewiston |
ME |
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Randy Eddinger |
Term 2008 (Dealer) |
Suburban Water Technology Inc |
Gilbertsville |
PA |
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Brent Golding |
Term 2010 (Manf. Rep) |
Harvey Salt |
Baltimore |
MD |
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Tim Jansen |
Term 2010 (Dealer) |
Well-Dun Inc |
Cambridge |
NY |
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Jaime Kirlin |
Term 2010 (Dealer) |
Advanced Water Resources Inc. |
Temple |
PA |
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Marianne Metzger |
Term 2009 (MRep) |
National Testing Laboritories |
Cleveland |
OH |
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James S Steele Jr. |
Term 2009 (Dealer) |
S & G Water Conditioning |
Warminster |
PA |
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John Theisen |
Term 2009 (Dealer) |
Sanatoga Water Conditioning |
Pottstown |
PA |
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Michael Urbans |
Term 2008 (Manf. Rep) |
Res-Kem |
Media |
PA |
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Larry Zinser |
Term 2009 (Manf. Rep) |
Master Water Conditioning Corp. |
Pottstown |
PA |
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Jane Cain |
Executive Director |
New Market |
VA |
EWQA will hold its Annual Meeting and Conference on November 11-13, 2009 at the Eden Inn, Lancaster, PA. Watch for details on the fall meeting on the web and in the next newsletter. The meeting will feature seminars on safety, best practices, sales and more. There will be a trade show and an auction to benefit the association.
For full details look in the Fall tab under Events!
The Eastern Water Quality Association is dedicated to bringing together industry professions for the exchange of ideas; the sharing of information; and, for the development of a unified legislative voice.
In fulfilling its mission to members, the goal of the association is to help members provide quality water by promoting industry best practices, developing educational programs and advancing business ethics and profitability.
The Association has identified seven specific goals:
Objectives: Below is a list of objectives, both short and long term that the Board of Directors has identified as critical:
For more information click on About the EWQA
SPRING MEETING SCHEDULE DETAIL
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
EWQA Fall Conference and Trade Show!
November 11-13, 2009
Eden Resort, Lancaster, PA
Location:
Eden Resort & Suites, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster PA 17601 - www.edenresort.com
We will be meeting at the newly remodeled Eden Resort and Suites, which boasts 2 award winning restaurants; a 24/7 business center; 3 pools - outdoor, children's and heated indoor; a fitness center, sauna, whirlpool and more. It is located in Pennsylvania’s scenic and historic Amish area and is near Hershey Park, outlet shopping and Gettysburg Battlefield.
Room Rate:
$114.95 for single or double. For reservations, call (866) 801-6430.
Use reservation group number code #488204.
Focus:
EWQA Fall Conference will address many of the issues facing the water quality industries.
Interactive presentations will focus on the areas of water chemistry, improved sales, better service, marketing and more. Check out Conference Agenda for more information.
You can look forward to an in depth water chemistry class with Tanya Luebner, WQA. See Continuing Education for details on workshops.
WQA “Seat Time” and Exams:
WQA exams will be given. Click Here for WQA Exam Form.
Click Here to download a printable copy
Due to unexpected circumstances it is necessary to switch two workshop time slots.
The agenda below has been corrected. The changes are as follows:
Hands on Testing for Appropriate Equipment Sizing and meeting the New Ground Water Rule – Marianne Metzger, Randy Eddinger - will be on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 3:00pm. (not on Thursday)
Water Chemistry: Applying Ion Exchange for Uranium, Radium, Nitrates & Tannins – Michael Urbans - will be on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 3:15pm. (not on Wednesday)
Wednesday, November 11
08:30am – 05:00pm |
Registration |
Eden Courtyard |
09:00am – 12noon |
Exams: |
WQA Certification Exam(You must pre-register with WQA & EWQA) Grand II |
10:00am – 03:00pm |
Golf: |
Outing w/cart, green fees, prizes Overlook Golf Course |
12:00n - 01:00pm |
Lunch: |
On Your Own |
01:00pm – 04:00pm |
Trade Show: |
Set Up- Eden Courtyard |
01:00pm – 02:30pm |
Workshop: |
Water Chemistry:Beyond the Basics –Tanya Lubner, WQA (.15 ceus) Grand I |
01:00pm – 05:00pm |
Workshop: |
Yes, I Can Service That Valve – Larry Zinser, Master Water Conditioning, Corp. A Hands-on Workshop (.40 ceus) Grand III |
03:00pm – 05:00pm |
Workshop: |
Hands on Testing for Appropriate Equipment Sizing and meeting the New Ground Water Rule – Marianne Metzger, National Testing Labs & Randy Eddinger, Suburban Water Technology, Inc. (.2 ceus) Grand II |
04:00pm – 07:00pm |
Trade Show: |
Open Eden Courtyard |
06:00pm – 07:00pm |
Trade Show: |
Social Hour in Eden Courtyard |
Thursday, November 12
07:30am – |
Registration |
Open |
07:30am - 09:30am |
Trade Show: |
Open: Coffee with Exhibitors Eden Courtyard |
09:30am - 11:00am |
Workshop: |
Featured Speaker – Confidence Under Pressure - Don Akers, Award Winning Speaker on Technical Sales. Plumbing – Everything Should Be This Easy – David Crompton, Quick Fitting, Inc. (.15 ceus) Grand I |
11:00am – 12:15pm |
Workshop: |
WQA Update – Vincent Kent, President, WQA (.10 ceus) Grand I |
10:00am – 05:00pm |
Trade Show: |
Open: Lunch with Exhibitors (12 Noon) Eden Courtyard |
01:15pm – 02:45pm |
Workshop: |
Technical Update on Softener Issues/New Technologies - JoeHarrison, Technical Director, WQA (.15 ceus) Grand I Tricking Out Your Truck – Rolling Billboards/Interior Organization for Greater Efficiency. Jaime Kirlin, Advanced Water Resources Outside/Grand II |
03:15pm – 05:00pm |
Workshop: |
Water Chemistry: Applying Ion Exchange for Uranium, Radium, Nitrates & Tannins. - Michael Urbans, Res-Kem (.18 ceus)Grand I & II |
06:00pm – 07:00pm |
Hospitality: |
Reception in Eden Courtyard |
07:00pm - |
Banquet: |
Eden Courtyard
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Friday, November 13
07:30am – |
Registration |
Open |
07:30am – 08:30am |
Special Session: |
Breakfast & Membership Meeting Eden Courtyard |
08:30am – 10:30am |
Trade Show: |
Open |
10:30am – 12noon |
Workshop: |
Trusted Advisor – What the Best Water Treatment People Do Differently- Don Akers. Featured Speaker Grand I & II |
12:00 noon |
Meeting Adjourns |
Featured Speaker
As a speaker, trainer and sales consultant, Don Akers has worked with some of the most effective field sales professionals and leaders from Fortune 100 companies to family owned high margin sellers. He has a background in technical sales, engineering, high value service selling, key account and sales management.
An experienced speaker and international trainer since 1985, Don is an award winning technical sales person who created effective sales models that are still being used around the world.
His two sessions will cover what the most effective sales people do differently, how to build trust quickly, answering objections and much more.
Conference Workshops (WQA credits shown for qualifying workshops)
Sales: Presentations by Featured Speaker
Confidence Under Pressure
• Don Akers, Award Winning Speaker on Technical Sales and Featured Speaker
Trusted Advisor – What the Best Water Treatment People Do Differently
• Don Akers, Award Winning Speaker on Technical Sales and Featured Speaker
Plumbing: Hands on class
Plumbing – Everything Should Be This Easy (.15 WQA credit)
• David Crompton, Quick Fitting, Inc.
Important Issues:
Technical Update on Softener Issues/New Technologies (.15 WQA credits)
• Joe Harrison, Technical Director, WQA
Service Vehicles:
Tricking Out Your Truck – Rolling Billboards/Interior Organization for Greater Efficiency.
• Jaime Kirlin, Advanced Water Resources
Valves: Hands on class.
Yes, I Can Service That Valve (.40 WQA credit)
- Larry Zinser, Master Water Conditioning
Water Chemistry:
Water Chemistry: Beyond the Basics (.15 WQA credit)
• Tanya Lubner, WQA
Water Chemistry: Applying Ion Exchange for Uranium, Radium, and Nitrates & Tannins.
(.18 WQA credit)
• Michael Urbans, Res-Kem
Water Testing: Hands on class.
Hands on Testing for Appropriate Equipment Sizing and meeting the New Ground Water Rule (.2 WQA credits)
• Marianne Metzger, National Testing Labs & Randy Eddinger, Suburban Water Technology, Inc.
WQA Update:
(This workshop will be accredited for .10 WQA credits.)
• Vincent Kent, WQA President
WQA Credit Hours
EWQA works with WQA to insure that all of our qualifying programs are accredited.
Anyone studying to become a WQA Certified Water Specialist; or, working to maintain your current certification, will be able to accumulate units of “seat time” toward your certification. Our 2009 Conference program has been accredited with 1.33 units of credit. See the conference agenda for the qualifying workshops.
EASTERN WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION
Fall Conference & Trade Show
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorships afford exhibitors an opportunity to support EWQA and to get additional exposure to attendees.
Platinum Sponsor |
$1,500 and up. Includes: a year’s advertising on the EWQA website; a year’s advertising in the newsletter, listing in the conference program and a sponsor sign on your booth in the trade show and on table cards at the banquet.
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Gold Sponsor |
$1,000 to $1,499. Includes: a year’s advertising in the newsletter, listing in the conference program and a sponsor sign on your booth in the trade show and on table cards at the banquet.
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Silver Sponsor |
$500 to $ 999. Includes: a listing in the newsletter, a listing in the conference program, a sponsor sign on your booth in the trade show and your name on table cards at the banquet.
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Golf Hole or Tee |
$100. Includes: a listing in the newsletter, a sign at the golf course and a listing in the conference program.
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Click Here for your Sponsorship Form
EWQA NEEDS YOU…
… to have some fun, to network with your association friends and colleagues and to give. That’s right; the association needs you to donate a special item to the annual auction.
Donate something fun – sports tickets, equipment or something “artsy”; consider contributing jewelry or a highly sought after electronic gadget. Or, market a new product by donating it and getting some live marketing in front of a very interested audience. Click Here for Auction Donation Form.
Be creative! Be generous! It all goes for the improvement of your professional organization and your industry!
Road Shows are one day events featuring educational seminars and mini-trade shows exhibiting displays from suppliers and manufacturers.
Road Shows are held at locations throughout the twelve EWQA states. Times and places of Road Shows are listed in the association’s newsletter and on this website.
Annual Trade Show and Conference
An annual trade show, which features suppliers and manufacturers from across the country, is the highlight of the association’s year. These companies demonstrate and exhibit the most advanced products and services available on the market today.
At the trade show, attendees can find out what is new to the industry, reestablish ties with existing suppliers and manufacturers and gain insight into new products. The trade show is combined with a professional conference -- two days of educational seminars, which makes this EWQA event a “can’t miss” exciting opportunity.
All of our Road Shows and the Convention/Trade Show offer seat time credits for those individuals who are WQA Certified or want to begin the WQA certification program.
Publications – Communication of information and Issues
The association communicates with members using a quarterly newsletter. The newsletter keeps members informed of many important industry and legislative issues, as well as general trade information on a state and national level.
A directory containing a complete roster of EWQA members, firm names, addresses, and phone numbers is available upon request.
Experiences – Sharing Expertise and Industry Information
By joining EWQA and participating in its programs and activities, the water treatment professional builds a network of colleagues that will benefit both their business and personal professional life. Perhaps the greatest membership benefit of all is the face to face exchange of industry ideas and experiences.
Click Here for your Membership Application Form
Vincent Murino |
Advanced Water Conditioning |
Riverdale |
NJ |
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Ken Donnelly |
Ed Powell Pump & Well Drlg. Inc. |
Aston |
PA |
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Tom Seechuk |
LaMotte |
Chestertown |
MD |
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Nicole Miller |
Miller & Sons Salt & Water Conditioning |
Lancaster | PA |
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Tom Dupnik |
Res-Kem |
Media | PA |
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Gary Griffiths |
Sanatoga Water Conditioning |
Pottstown | PA |
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Pat Bell |
Stenner Pump Company |
Halfmoon | NY |
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Michael Nagengast |
Stenner Pump Company |
Halfmoon | NY |
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Betz Spang |
Water Quality Network, Inc. |
Sadsburyville | PA |
Please welcome these new members!
Cindy Killer |
Atlantic Water Solutions |
Alfred |
ME |
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John Dormann |
Dormann’s Custom Plumbing, Inc.
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Mickleton
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NJ
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Karen Dormann |
Dormann’s Custom Plumbing, Inc. |
Mickleton |
NJ |
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Bruce Leighton |
Leighton’s Water Treatment |
Saugerties |
NY |
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Kate Leighton |
Leighton’s Water Treatment
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Saugerties
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NY
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Bill Mack |
The Portasoft Company
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Westfield
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NJ
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Byron Miller |
The Portasoft Company |
Westfield |
NJ |
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Timothy Beil |
Tim Beil Plumbing
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Laurys Station
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PA
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Thomas Beil |
Tim Beil Plumbing |
Laurys Station |
PA |
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Michael Sullivan |
Tim Beil Plumbing |
Laurys Station |
PA |
Please welcome these new members!
CONTACT US AT:
| Telephone | 540-740-3329 |
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| or | 888-450-2409 |
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| Fax | 540-740-4556 |
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ewqa@shentel.net |
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| Address | PO Box 309 |