NAWA 15th Annual National Gathering 2010
Native American Water Association
15th Annual National Gathering of Tribal Drinking Water and Wastewater Professionals
and Tradeshow - July 14-16, 2010
The Orleans
Las Vegas, Nevada
This year's 15th Annual National Gathering of Tribal Drinking Water and Wastewater professionals has scheduled to be held at The Orleans in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 14-16, 2010. Hotel reservations can be made by visiting the hotel reservation website at www.orleanscasino.com and use Reservation ID: 0NAWC07 or calling the hotel directly at (800) 675-3267. The group rates are $32.00 single or double occupancy. Government rates are also available. The Gathering will offer a broad variety of Tribal water and wastewater tribal utility speakers, water and wastewater industry sponsors and exhibitors, guest speakers and more.
The 15th NAWA Annual National Gathering of Tribal Water and Wastewater professionals registration fees are $250.00 per-person. Tradeshow exhibitor fees are $600.00 per exhibitor/Vendor space and one attendant. A fee of $200.00 for each additional attendant of the booth.
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JULY 14, 2010
7:30 am-9:00 am Gathering Registration - Grand Ballroom A
All attendees report to the registration desk at this time for name badges and materials.
8:00 am-8:30 am Morning Coffee & Teas - Grand Ballroom A
Will be provided in the Exhibitor and Vendor area.
8:30 am Welcoming and Opening Prayer - Mr. Thomas Crawford, Founder and President, Native American Water Association, Minden, Nevada
All attendees are to meet in the Grand Ballroom A for opening prayer. and welcoming remarks
All Day Exhibitors Tradeshow, Main Conference Room
All attendees, meet and talk with Tradeshow representatives, find out what's new and exciting in our profession.
8:45 am-9:30 am Mr. Joseph Mark Chavarria, Director, Santa Clara Pueblo Office of Environmental Affairs, Espanola, New Mexico
Will be presenting a overview of the Santa Clara Pueblo's, Office of Environmental Affairs program and their activities and programs. Questions and answer period following the presentation.
9:30 am-10:00 am Morning Break and Prize Drawings
All refreshment located in Exhibitor and Vendor Area - Gathering room
10:00 am-12:00 pm Mr. Kirk Laflin, Executive Director, National Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE), South Portland, Maine - Main Conference Room
Will be present a program regarding the new revised Disadvantaged Business Rule (DBE) and proper financial management of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grants. Question and answer period to follow presentation.
12:00 pm-1:30 pm Lunch Break
On your own.
1:30 pm-2:30 pm - Mr. Donnie Walker, Director of Public Works, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Hollywood, Florida
Will be presenting an overview of the Seminole Tribe of Florida drinking water and wastewater programs and projects. Questions and answer period after presentation.
3:00 pm-3:30 pm Afternoon Break and Prize Drawings
All refreshment located in Exhibitor and Vendor Tradeshow area.
Will present a program
overview of their tribes drinking water and wastewater program activities. Q&A period throughout.
6:00 pm-7:30 pm NAWA, National Gathering Dinner Buffet
Come and join us for a wonderful dinner buffet, meet with new and visit with old friends. All attendees and exhibitors/vendors welcome.
JULY
15, 2010
8:00 am-8:30 Morning Coffee and Teas
Will be provided in the exhibitors tradeshow area.
8:00 am-4:30 pm Exhibitor Tradeshow, Main Gathering Area, Open all Day
Exhibitor's and Vendors in Main Gathering area. Open all day.
9:00 am-10:00 am Mr. James McCauley, Director and Mr. Steve Langdeau, Senior Lead Operator, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Rural Water Supply, Lower Brule, South Dakota
Will be presenting an overview of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe's rural water program and upcoming rural water projects.
10:15 am-10:45 am Morning Break
All refreshment located in the Exhibitor and Vendor tradeshow area.
11:00 am-12:00 pm Mr. John C. Taylor, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, Chicago, IL
Will be presenting a update of new and proposed regulations regarding the (UIC) Underground Injection Control program. Question and answer period during presentation.
12:00 pm-1:30 pm Lunch Buffet – Grand Ballroom B
Luncheon Buffet in the Grand Ballroom B. Come and join us! Prize drawings during lunch
1:30 pm-2:30 pm Mr. Michael Alvidrez, Director of Utilities, Santa Ana Pueblo, Bernalillo, New Mexico
Will be presenting an overview of the programs, resources and projects of the Santa Ana Pueblo's Utility Department. Question and answer period throughout this program..
2:45 pm-3:15 pm Afternoon Break
All refreshment located in Exhibitor and Vendor area.
3:15 pm-4:15 pm Mr. Darryl Rueben, Utility Program Manager, Nez Perce Tribe, Public Works Department, Lapwai, Idaho
Mr. Rueben will be presenting a overview of the Nez Perce tribes drinking water and wastewater facilities and projects. Question and answer period throughout presentation.
1:30 pm-4:30 pm Mr. Tom Crawford, Native American Water Association - Certification Testing - Breakout Room
Mr. Crawford will be administering examinations for water and wastewater operators ( pre-registration required)
JULY 16, 2010
8:00 am-8:30 am Morning Coffee & Teas
Will be provided in the Main Gathering area.
9:15 am-10:30 am Mr. Tom Crawford, Native American Water Association, Tribal Training Needs Assessments - Grand Ballroom A
Tribal water and wastewater systems question and answer period. Conducting a presentation regarding drinking water and wastewater programs training needs and how they can get this training, obtain funds to upgrade their staffs. Question and answers throughout this presentation.
10:30 am-11:00 am Morning Break and Prize Drawings
All refreshment located in Main Gathering area
11:00 am-11:45 am Mr. Tom Crawford, Native American Water Association, Tribal Training Needs Assessments continued - Grand Ballroom A
Tribal water and wastewater systems question and answer period. Conducting a presentation regarding drinking water and wastewater programs training needs and how they can get this training, obtain funds to upgrade their staffs. Question and answers throughout this presentation.
12:00 pm Closing Comments and Prayer
Close of 15th Annual Native American Water Association, National Gathering of Tribal Water And Wastewater Professionals.
*** Door prize drawings will be held throughout the NAWA 15th Annual Nation Gathering - Drawing tickets will be provided by the Native American Water Association.
Additions may be made to the program agenda, so check back!!!
Please join us this July 14-16, 2010 for the 15th Annual Native American Water Association Gathering to be held at the The Orleans