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Water Environment Association of South Carolina | District Three | VOL. 28, Number 7 | March 2016
Chair’s ColumnI was informed earlier this week that the deadline for this Chair
order to get it to print and out in the mail on time. I typically have it ready well in advance; however, when the realization came to me that this is my last one, I began to panic. I wasn’t sure how to approach it or what I really wanted
that on paper. I will give it my best effort.
The past year has been an
Committee Meetings, Mid-Year, golf tournament, Family Night, the awards, the meals, the drinks, the laughs and the worries. They all have one thing in common – the people involved. The Capital District members’ involvement is outstanding. I think about the work, the time, the energy and the effort put forth by this group of people who know no boundaries. This group, the Capital District
productive and energetic group of volunteers I know.
As Chair, I never had the chance to delegate or hand out tasks, because this group jumped at the opportunity to dive in head
came their way, similar to the way Denver’s defensive line handled Cam Newton in the Super Bowl. I can’t praise this group of people
them for their spirit and support throughout the past year. These folks are remarkable and should never be taken for granted.
On January 21st Capital District held its Annual Awards Meeting at
thank you to our sponsors, Town
Water and Sewer Commission, and to our co-sponsors Collins Controls, Godwin (Xylem) and Blanchard. The technical sessions were top notch, as well as the meal which was attended by 156 members. Congratulations again to all our award recipients and thank you to all involved.
SCEC is upon us on March 13 – 15, 2016 in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Additional information can be found on the state website www.scwaters.org. I hope to see all of you there.
Business Meeting on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at T&S Farms in Batesburg-Leesville, SC. Additional details are included in
hope you all can join us there. We are happy to be back at this venue and thank our sponsors for making it happen. I would like to thank the membership of the Capital District for the opportunity and
thank everyone involved with
Committee for their support and the willingness they throw out on the table every time we meet. All of you are a phenomenal attribute to this organization. Hope to see you all at T&S Farms.
Steve
Chair Steve MulherinRichland County Utilities (803) 576-1386 [email protected]
Chair Elect Bob Freeman Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc. (843) 203-1600 [email protected]
1st Vice Chair Clint Riley AECOM (803) [email protected]
2nd Vice Chair Chris Waddell American Engineering Consultants, Inc. (803) [email protected]
Past Chair Jim Matthews On Line Environmental, Inc.(803) [email protected]
Secretary Carla Lamb Richland County Utilities (803) [email protected]
Treasurer Donna West Joint Municipal Water & Sewer Commission (803) [email protected]
State Association www.scwaters.org (803) 358-0658
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2015-2016
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Columbia, SC 803 779-2078
Greenville, SC 864 284-1740
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Bluffton, SC 843 757-5959
Charleston, SC 843 203-1600
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Capital District Newsletter | March 2016 | Page 2
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Members in the NewsCongratulations to Debbie Crim for her new position as Executive Assistant at Constantine Engineering, Inc.Congratulations to Jesse Mefford of Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc. on his recent engagement to Sara Beth Masek!
In Sympathy...Please keep the following members and their families in your thoughts and prayers for their recent losses -- Susan Gossett’s grandmother, Annie Corine Taylor Gamble, passed away on February 12, 2016; Ashley Dove’s father, Bobby Dove, passed away on February 13, 2016; Craig Kirby’s father, Jimmy Kirby, passed away on January 2, 2016; and Jay Nicholson’s uncle, John Owen Clark, Jr., passed away on February 16, 2016.We also lost a legend in Noel Hurley, Sr. on February 4, 2016. Noel was a life member of WEF and the WEASC and will be dearly missed.
Welcome New Members!Chad Van Hyning Ulliman Schutte Construction Zachery Taylor Gilbert-Summit Rural Water DistrictAshley Gonyo Mathew Risinger Electric Motor & RepairTedric Allison City of Columbia - Metro WWTPDon Johnson Jonah Melegrito City of Columbia - Metro WWTP
Butch Scott Rural Infrasturcture AuthorityThomas Quansney Rodney JacksonCaleb Williams SCDHECJason McDowell City of Columbia - Metro WWTPDeAndre Smith Allen Solomons
The Capital District of the Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) held their District meeting at the
January 21, 2016. The meeting was sponsored by Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission and the Town
Godwin Pumps – A Xylem Brand, and Blanchard Machinery – Power Generation.
meeting and enjoyed the delicious meal catered by Belly’s BBQ. District Chair Steve Mulherin called the business meeting to order, and presented a plaque of appreciation to the meeting sponsors. Chair Mulherin thanked local elected
Capital District.
Beard and Association Manager Yvonne Mulherin for their attendance. (Cont’d on Page 7)
Capital District Newsletter | March 2016 | Page 3
WEASC Capital District (District 3) — Capital District MeetingJanuary 21, 2016
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WEASC CAPITAL DISTRICT MEETINGThursday, March 17, 2016 at T&S Farms
Where:T&S Farms3500 Pond Branch RoadLeesville, SC
2:00 – 2:50pmUV and Sludge Dewatering Practices in 2016Paul Smith lll, PE, ClearWater
2:50 – 3:00pmBREAK
3:00 – 3:30pmHeadworks Screening and Septage Receiving Warren Kersten, Lakeside Equipment Company
3:30 – 4:10pmAnalytical Instruments in the Municipal Industry Scott Mooney, Rosemount Analytical Instruments
4:10 – 4:20pm Break
4:20-5:00pmProblem Solving 101Rodney Edwards, Clearwater
5:00 – 6:00pm SOCIAL HOUR
6:00 – 7:00pm Meal catered by Shealy’s BBQ*
7:00 – 8:00pm District Business Meeting
*meal includes barbeque pork, fried chicken, rice, hash, string beans, corn, slaw, rolls, iced tea, banana pudding and cobbler
SPONSORED BYTown of Batesburg Leesville On Line Environmental, Inc.ClearWater Access Analytical, Inc.
WEASC Capital District (District 3) Capital District Meeting(cont’d from pg. 3)
Chair Mulherin asked the membership if there were any necessary corrections to the September 2015 District Meeting Minutes,
corrections, the minutes stand approved as published. Treasurer Donna West gave the annual Treasurer’s report and all was in order. Chris Waddell gave the annual budget report. Nominating Chair Bill Davis announced
2016/2017 as follows: Chair – Bob Freeman; Chair Elect – Clint Riley; 1st Vice Chair – Chris Waddell; 2nd Vice Chair – Rick Hiers; Treasurer – Donna West; Secretary – Carla Lamb; Past Chair – Steve Mulherin. Following a two minute waiting period for additional
Mulherin asked for a motion to approve the
seconded, and carried. Mr. Henry Gibson encouraged Utilities to nominate their facilities for the DHEC Facility Award, with nominations due by February 1, 2016.
District Awards Chair Jay Nicholson presented the following Capital District Award Winners: Candice Mathias (Columbia– Rookie of the Year); James Foust (Columbia-Wastewater Treatment Operator of the Year); Mark Forrester (GSRWD-Water Operator of the Year); Jonathan Sherer (Columbia-Engineer
of the Year); Douglas Fulmer (SCE&G-Maintenance Operator of the Year); Harold Funderburk (Richland County Utilities – Lab Analyst of the Year); Dina Mauldin (SCE&G- Bates-Boland Membership Award of the
System of the Year); Teddy Cooper (JMWSC-Water Distribution Operator of the Year); Mac MacDermaid (Vender Service of the Year); SCE&G (Various Facilities- Safety Award of the Year) and Clint Riley (AECOM - Young Professional of the Year).
Butch Scott, Marketing and Outreach Director with Rural Infrastructure of South Carolina, gave a short presentation on rural grants and
anyone had any questions to please visit their website at www.ria.sc.gov. Chair Mulherin reminded everyone our
Batesburg-Leesville at T&S Farms on March 17, 2016. Chair Mulherin encouraged everyone to attend the SCEC in Myrtle Beach, SC March 13th through March 16th. With no other business to discuss, Chair Mulherin requested a motion to close the meeting. A motion was made, seconded and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,Carla Lamb
WEASC Capital District (District 3)
Capital District Newsletter | March 2016 | Page 5
Carla Lamb
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Main Phone: 803 781 4243 ~ Email: info@axs inc.comMain Office: 7478 Carlisle St. ~ Irmo, SC 29063
Facilities in Irmo, Lexington & Hampton, SC
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603 South Lake Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
Phone (803) 808-3113
Cell (803) 609-7590
www.shealyconsulting.net
Capital District Newsletter | March 2016 | Page 6
Family Album
Congratulations to our big winner Robby Cooke along with Gary Collins who was our awesome sponsor of this prize!
Congratulations to this good looking group of award winners! Pictured L-R are: James Foust; Mac MacDermaid; Harold Funder-burk(back); Clint Riley; Mark Forrester(back); Robert Campbell; Jon Sherer(back); Dina Mauldin; George Adams; Douglas Fulmer
Heather Beard, with a big smile on her face winning the YETI cooler! Pictured along with Gary Collins as our awesome sponsor of this prize!
Congratulations to Jay Nicholson on receiving the Capital District Lifetime Service Award...presented by Joe Desroches
You can report to OSHA by calling:
1-800-321-OSHA (6742).
803-896-7665.
Meeting / Sponsor District Meeting T&S Farms / Access Analytical / On-Line Environmental & ClearWater Inc. / Town of Batesburg-LeesvilleExecutive Committee Meeting / Weston & SampsonDistrict Meeting @ EdVenture / Columbia Water Works / Columbia Metro WWTP / P&S Construction / PASCON, LLC Executive Committee Meeting @ Richland County Utilities
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Capital District Newsletter | March 2016 | Page 7
Date 2016Mar. 17
April 21May 19
June 16
WEASC Capital District Schedule and Sponsors 2016
WEASC- Capital District Committee Assignments 2015-16At Large Member At Large Member At Large Member At Large Member Website Arrangements Budget & Audit Membership Awards Rules Programs Publications
Scholarship Beverage GuruNominationsAll Things Helpful
John Ames | 240-6910 | [email protected] Hiers | 898-4202 | [email protected] Daugherty | 254-4400 | [email protected] Pierce | 667-9904 | [email protected] Freeman/Jesse Mefford | 779-2078 | [email protected] | [email protected] Gossett | 951-4651 | Chris Waddell | 791-1400 | [email protected] Jimmy Wigglesworth | 359-9334 | [email protected] Nicholson | 359-8373 | [email protected] Johnson | [email protected] Davis | 758-4534 | [email protected] Debbie Crim | 318-1854 (cell) | [email protected] Engle, Co-Chair | 545-0199 | [email protected] Catchings | 791-1400 | [email protected] Leaphart | 359-8373 | [email protected] Davis | 758-4534 | [email protected](Ad Hoc Committee) Madeline Zimmerman | 359-8373 | [email protected]
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