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APRILAPRILAPRIL 101010---12, 201812, 201812, 2018 WYNDHAM Indianapolis West WYNDHAM Indianapolis West WYNDHAM Indianapolis West
Technical Courses AvailableTechnical Courses AvailableTechnical Courses Available
Tuesday 4/10/2018Tuesday 4/10/2018Tuesday 4/10/2018 Afternoon Industrial SessionAfternoon Industrial SessionAfternoon Industrial Session
Wednesday 4/11/2018Wednesday 4/11/2018Wednesday 4/11/2018 NewNewNew---IEMIEMIEM---M Advanced CourseM Advanced CourseM Advanced Course
NewNewNew---Industrial Hot TopicsIndustrial Hot TopicsIndustrial Hot Topics
RIWP Basic Level RIWP Basic Level RIWP Basic Level Course Course Course RPC Pretreatment Course RPC Pretreatment Course RPC Pretreatment Course –––Updated Updated Updated
Exhibit Meet n Greet 4:00 pmExhibit Meet n Greet 4:00 pmExhibit Meet n Greet 4:00 pm
Thursday 4/12/2018Thursday 4/12/2018Thursday 4/12/2018 Concurrent SessionsConcurrent SessionsConcurrent Sessions Municipal Pretreatment SessionMunicipal Pretreatment SessionMunicipal Pretreatment Session Industrial SessionIndustrial SessionIndustrial Session Exhibit HoursExhibit HoursExhibit Hours Wed 4:00 pm Wed 4:00 pm Wed 4:00 pm ———6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm Thurs 7:30amThurs 7:30amThurs 7:30am———3:30pm3:30pm3:30pm
20 Hours Available20 Hours Available20 Hours Available for License Renewalfor License Renewalfor License Renewal
Water Quality ProtectorsWater Quality ProtectorsWater Quality Protectors
Midwest Regional Wastewater Industrial Technical Training Education Conference
Photos By: Jen Eiler
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Volume 18 Issue 2
February 2018
IIOAJournal
WaterQualityProtectors!
Welcome to WITtec 2018
We hope you will plan to join us over the 3-day WITtec conference as it explores Pollution Prevention and New Technologies in Wastewater Treatment which is the conference theme this year - and find a session of interest to you. On Tuesday 4/10/18 is an Industrial session from 1-5 pm featuring, new technologies in filter presses and recovery systems including pollution prevention methods to directly reduce impact on wastewater treatment. Wednesday 4/11/18 offers four all-day technical courses and exhibits which will open at 4:00 pm with a Meet and Greet. As is customary, on Thursday 4/12/18 we offer the concurrent sessions (Industrial or Municipal), in which attendees may choose any topic of interest in either session. Also, the exhibits are open 8:00 am-3:20 pm. The IIOA business meeting is at lunch Wednesday and the Awards program is at Lunch on Thursday. Operators can earn 20 hours at WITtec most of which are technical with respect to wastewater treatment. We would like to thank our exhibi-tors, speakers, volunteers and attendees for making WIT-tec the place where Water Quality Protectors Meet. And thank you for choosing WITtec for your choice of wastewater education opportunities.
IWEA Welcomes Attendees Greetings and welcome to WITtec 2018 from the IWEA Pretreatment Committee. Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, WITtec pro-vides a forum for connecting people with information. As you enjoy this year’s conference, take to time to ask questions and interact with your fellow
professionals. You may believe that your issues and challenges are uniquely yours, but more likely than not, some-one attending this conference is facing something similar. Learn, grow, and collaborate.
As you think about this year’s theme and participate in the many technical sessions, continue to seek opportunities to learn about reducing, eliminating, or preventing pollution. Encourage thinking about things in a new way rather than how it’s always been done.
In addition to the Pretreatment sessions on Thursday, April 12, 2018, we will be offering the Registered Pretreatment Coordinator course on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. The Registered Pretreatment Coordinator course provides a good foundation for those new to Pretreatment and a good refresher for those who have had previous experience.
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Print form and save for your records ‐ mail to IIOA or email to mar [email protected] or mar [email protected]
TUESDAY APRIL 10 COURSES ‐ 1:00 PM—5:00 PM US Dollars
TUES — Industrial 4‐ Hour Technical Session Pollu on Preven on Technologies 150.00
$235 ‐All Courses ‐ Please Check Boxes Below
WEDNESDAY APRIL 11 COURSES ‐ 8:00 AM ‐ (INCLUDES MEET N GREET)
WEDNESDAY—IIOA ‐ Registered Industrial Wastewater Professional Basic (RIWP) Course (lunch, 8 Tech*) 235.00
WEDNESDAY—IWEA ‐ Registered Pretreatment Coordinators Course (RPC)—(lunch , 8 Tech*) 235.00
WEDNESDAY—IIOA ‐ Industrial Hot Topics Course (lunch, 8 Tech*) 235.00
WEDNESDAY—IIOA—Industrial Environmental Management (IEM) Advanced Course ( lunch, 8 Tech*) 235.00
THURSDAY APRIL 12—8:00 AM
THURSDAY—IIOA/IWEA Member Concurrent Sessions (lunch, 6‐7 Tech, 1‐2 General*) 220.00
Government Rate (City‐State Employee) (lunch, 6‐7 Tech, 1‐2 General*) 195.00
CONFERENCE PACKAGES (FULL Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday—20 hours)
IIOA/IWEA Member Includes Tuesday a ernoon, one of 3 Wednesday courses (please check desired course box
above) all lunches, breaks, Wednesday Meet n Greet and Thursday concurrent sessions
590.00
Government Rate (City‐State Employee) Includes Tuesday a ernoon, one of 3 Wednesday courses (please check
desired course box above) all lunches, breaks, Wednesday Meet n Greet and Thursday concurrent sessions
565.00
Not an IIOA or IWEA Member? Check box to register at IIOA/IWEA Member Rate 50.00
[*Technical/General Hours to be approved by INDIANA ‐IDEM] Late Fee a er March 15 50.00
TOTAL DUE
Registration WITtecTM 2018 ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FORM, April 10‐12, 2018, WYNDHAM INDIANAPOLIS WEST
Please send registration form with payment to: IIOA c/o Martha Martin, Business Manager
5439 N. Acorn Court, Greenfield, IN 46140 IIOA Phone 317‐823‐9269 email: mar [email protected] www.iioa.net
Mr. Mrs. Ms. Name: ______
Company Name: Title: ________ ______
Mailing Street Address: ______ City: State: Zip Code: __
Telephone: _______ Cell: email: _______________ _______
Payment Type Accepted: Credit Card, Company or Personal Check, Purchase Order ‐ US Dollars
For Credit Card Payments ‐ We Accept Most Major Credit Cards
Card Number: ___ Expira on Date: ___________ (3 or 4 digit Verifica on Code)________
Signature: Name on Card: CC Bill Zip Code ________
Purchase Order #: __________ * Contact hours to be approved by IDEM‐State of Indiana.
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Time April 10 Tuesday ‐ Schedule of Events
Noon Registra on ‐ CONFERENCE CENTER ENTRANCE (West Side of Hotel)
1:00
PM‐
5:00
PM
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New Pollu on Preven on Technology and Reali es in Industrial Wastewater Treatment
(General) Denotes General Hour—all others are Technical Hours: *Hours approved by IDEM for Tech. vs General.
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Time April 11 Wednesday ‐ Schedule of Events
7:00 AM Registra on ‐ CONFERENCE CENTER ENTRANCE (West Side of Hotel)
8:00
AM
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RPC COURSE ‐ IWEA ‐ Municipal Pretreatment Creden al Course The IWEA Pretreatment Commi ee is sponsoring the Registered Pretreatment Coordinators (RPC) Course . All are welcome to a end and earn the 8 hours; however, to earn the creden‐al and lapel pin one must pass the creden al exam and have the required experience.
8:00
AM
Fortune
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IIOA ‐ REGISTERED INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER PROFESSIONAL COURSE (RIWP )
Basic Creden al Course. An overview of the advanced principles of wastewater treatment.
Title of Module Presenter
Pretreatment Standards Tamara Roberts, City of Bloomington
Sewer Use Ordinance & Enforcement Response Plan
Cheryl Carlson, Ci zens Energy Group
Wastewater Sampling John Rigdon, Element Materials Technology
Industrial Waste Surveys Erin Johnson, Connersville U li es
Industrial Inspec ons Lloyd Lamberton, Evansville U li es
Industrial User Permits Duane Griner, City of Warsaw
Fats, Oils, and Grease Bill Boetcker, Aqua Indiana
Exam RPC Instructors
Title of Module Presenters
Introduc on Tom Mar n, Delta Chemicals & Equipment, Inc.
Rules and Regula ons Russ Eiler, Allegion
Laboratory and Chemistry Russ Eiler/Tom Mar n
Chemical Treatment Russ Eiler/Tom Mar n
Physical Treatment Russ Eiler/Tom Mar n
Pumps and Instrumenta on Russ Eiler/Tom Mar n
Exam Russ Eiler/Tom Mar n
Reducing impact on wastewater treatment Jim Collins, Brenntag Mid‐South
Opera on and Filter Press Maintenance A‐Z Sco Hardy, H&T Systems
Metal Fin P2; P2 in Food Jim Collins, Brenntag Mid‐South
Pollu on Preven on Techniques in Ind WW John Dailey, Brenntag Mid‐South
Time April 11 Wednesday ‐ Schedule of Events
7:00 AM Registra on ‐ CONFERENCE CENTER ENTRANCE (West Side of Hotel)
8:00 AM
Golden
1,2,3
IIOA ‐ 2018 INDUSTRIAL HOT TOPICS—New Topics 8 Technical Hrs
*A discussion about relevant industrial issues impacting chemical and physical treatments.
This session will focus on issues of concern to all industries and includes:
8:00 AM
Fortune D
IIOA ‐ Industrial Environmental Management Course—New Advanced Course ‐(8
Technical)* Earn a new creden al and lapel pin in this Masters course that covers
advanced aspects of wastewater treatment and pollu on preven on.
12:00 Lunch—Hall of Champions—included in Wednesday Course registra on
1:00 PM All Technical Courses Con nue
4:00 PM EXHIBIT HALL OPENS (Meet n Greet) Golden Preconvene
2:50 PM Break
12:00 IIOA Business Mee ng ‐ Financial Report, Elec on of Directors, Elec on of Officers
(General) Denotes General Hour—all others are Technical Hours: 8 Technical Hours are the maximum for this day.
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Title of Module Presenter
Anatomy of a Startup Jim Collins, Brenntag Mid‐South
Oxida on Chemistry/Regulatory Update Jim Collins, Brenntag Mid‐South
New Technologies—Microbiocides, Ind. ww Robert Shoultz, Buckman Labs
Hands On Jar Tes ng Demo—Removing Pin Floc Dave Taylor, AT Environmental
pH Illustrated Eric Link, Labtronx
New Technologies Ray Graffia, Jr, Arbortech
Instrumenta on and Tes ng Aus n Collins, Hach
Bioaugmenta on—Ac vated Sludge Patrick Beamon, Brenntag Mid‐South
Title of Module Presenter
Rules and Regula ons IEM‐M Instructors
Surviving Pretreatment and RCRA Inspec ons IEM‐M Instructors
Permit Applica ons: Pretreat, NPDES, SW, Air IEM‐M Instructors
Clean Water Act IEM‐M Instructors
Clean Air Act IEM‐M Instructors
Stormwater Management IEM‐M Instructors
Hazardous Waste Management IEM‐M Instructors
Exam IEM‐M Instructors
April 12, 2018 Thursday – Schedule of Concurrent Sessions
Conference Theme: Pollu on Preven on—New Technologies
TIME INDUSTRIAL SESSION
Golden 1,2,3,4
PRETREATMENT SESSION
Golden 5,6,7,8
8:00
AM
The Reali es of Water and Wastewater,
Jim Collins, IIOA President, Brenntag Mid
South—Out in the Field Not in the Books
IDEM Pretreatment Program Update
Natalie Maupin, Pretreatment Coordinator, Office of Water
Quality
9:00
AM
Biological Removal, Pat Beamon and
Mike Gerardi, Brenntag
US EPA Region V Pretreatment Update Jodie Opie and Newton Ellens, Pretreatment Program, US EPA Region V (Invited)
9:50
AM Break—Exhibit Hall Break—Exhibit Hall
10:20
AM
The Legisla ve Agenda
Dr. Bill Beranek, Jr. (General)
Indiana Environmental Ins tute
Panel Discussion‐Fats, Oils, and Grease Program Lessons Learned: Bill Boetcker, Aqua Indiana Garth Farley, Biodyne Lynn Brabec, City of Elkhart (invited)
11:10
AM
IDEM Update (General) Bruno Pigo , Commissioner, Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Joint Session with Industrial Session. Please proceed to
Golden 1,2,3,4 for Bruno Pigo , Commissioner, IDEM up‐
date.
12:00
PM
Luncheon (included) ‐ Hall of Champions
Awards Program
Luncheon (included) ‐ Hall of Champions
Awards Program
1:00
PM
Pretreatment Inspec ons, Lloyd Lamberton,
City of Evansville
Pollu on Preven on in the Metal Finishing Industry , TBA
2:00
PM
How do you know what you need for a
Wastewater Treatment. Tim Courtney, EPS
Wastewater.
Stormwater – Illicit Discharge and Sampling Panel Discussion – Richard Dewi , Franklin, IN (IWEA Storm Water Commi ee) and Skipp Kropp, Steptoe and Johnson
2:50
PM
Break—Exhibit Hall Break—Exhibit Hall
3:20
PM
Compliance with Air Regs Scrubber Water, Clean
Air Act and impact on Wastewater Treatment.
Michael Vinegas, VAN AIR
US EPA Criminal Inves ga ons Leonard Merriam, Criminal Inves ga ons Division, US EPA
4:10
PM
Industrial Operator Challenge Municipal Pretreatment Session Ends.
Feel free to a end the Industrial Session.
5:00 Session Ends
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WITtec 2018 - EXHIBIT PACKAGE for April 11‐12 US Dollars
EXHIBIT INCLUDES: A BUSINESS CARD SIZE AD IN WITtec PROGRAM ‐ YOUR PROGRAM AD IS DUE BY 3/11/2018
WEDNESDAY MEET N GREET TICKET and THURSDAY LUNCH TICKET FOR 2 PERSONS
EACH SPACE PROVIDES 1 6’ TABLE, TABLE COVERING AND TWO CHAIRS
EXHIBIT Setup is Wednesday 8:00 AM ‐ 3:30 PM.
EXHIBIT Hours Wednesday 4:00 PM ‐ MEET AND Greet
Exhibit Thursday 7:30 AM ‐ 4:00 PM
1100.00
#1 ‐ Included Exhibit Staff Name/Title:
#2 ‐ Included Exhibit Staff Name/Title:
Add another EXIBIHIT PERSON (includes Meet n Greet and Thursday lunch cket
Exhibit Staff Name/Title:
150.00
Add Electricity for Exhibit Space 80.00
Total Due
EXHIBIT SPACE IS LIMITED— RESERVE TODAY.
WITtecTM 2018 EXHIBIT REGISTRATION April 11‐12, 2018, Location: WYNDHAM INDIANAPOLIS WEST, Indianapolis, IN
Please send registration form with payment to: IIOA c/o Martha Martin, Business Manager
5439 N. Acorn Ct., Greenfield, IN 46140 IIOA Phone 317‐823‐9269 Email: mar [email protected] www.iioa.net
or mar [email protected]
Name: _______________ ______
Company Name: Title: ________ ______
Mailing Street Address: ______ City: State: Zip Code: __
Telephone: _______ Cell: email: _______________
_______
Payment Type Accepted: Credit Card, Company /Personal Check, or Purchase Order # ____________ ‐ US Dollars
For Credit Card Payments ‐ We Accept most Major Credit Cards
Card Number: ___ Expira on Date: ___________ (3 digit Verifica on Code)________
Signature: ___________________________ Name on Card: __________________________ cc Zip Code: ______
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23rd ANNUAL 2018 WASTEWATER CONFERENCE
A TECHNICAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE OF
INDUSTRIAL OPERATORS AND MUNICIPAL
PRETREATMENT COORDINATORS
April 10‐12, 2018
WYNDHAM Indianapolis West, IN
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
‐Process and Environmental Engineers
‐Waste Treatment Supervisors and Operators
‐City and State Pollu on Control Officials
‐Plant, Environmental Health & Safety Managers
‐Indiana licensed wastewater operators
‐Waste Treatment Equipment/Chemical Suppliers, Vendors, Laboratories, Safety This conference provides Environmental Managers, Industrial and Municipal Waste Treatment Professionals informa on on innova ve treatment technologies and regulatory compliance issues.
A en on Wastewater Treatment Operators: Each session is classified as technical or gen‐eral. Applica on will be made with the State of Indiana for contact hours to apply towards recer fica on of operator's license. Final course approval is subject to State review.
Wastewater Topics: Recycling Industrial Process Water Treatment Plant Solids Management Cooling—Water Management Industrial Wastewater Treatment Design Chemical Physical Processes Pretreatment Programs C S : IIOA IWEA P C
WITtecTM 2018 A n: Martha Mar n, Business Manager
5439 N. Acorn Ct.
Greenfield, IN 46140
www.iioa.net
PLEASE SHARE
THIS NOTICE OF EVENTS
WITH OTHER MEMBERS
OF YOUR ORGANIZATION
WYNDHAM
To: Indianapolis Intl Airport
Sam Jones Expressway
I‐70
I‐465
Execu
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WITtec Industrial Operators Compe on
New—The Operator Compe on has been revised
We have eliminated the Qualifying Round and will only offer
one Compe on Event on Thursday at 4:00 pm in the
Industrial Concurrent Session.
Eligibility Rules:
1. Maximum of 4 teams with 3 people.
2. Prior year team members are automa cally eligible.
3. Ac ve IIOA or IWEA members only.
4. Judges decisions final on answers.
5. If teams fail to correctly answer ques on, then it goes to the audi‐
ence.
6. Sign up to be in compe on drawing for spot on a team.
7. Ques ons taken from IDEM Expanded Study Guides.
8. IIOA current Board members and course instructors not eligible.
WHY ATTEND WITtec?
Your a endance at this conference will help keep you informed
of the most current technologies and regula ons affec ng
wastewater operators. Industry, government, vendor, and con‐
sul ng firms will present papers and new technologies for
wastewater treatment as well as explain regula ons that affect
wastewater treatment operators.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE: The cost of this conference is
a ached in this no ce. Membership fees sent with conference
registra on will permit registra on at member rates. Registra‐
on fees include luncheon as indicated. Checks should be made
payable to IIOA. Return the registra on form and check by
March 15. Registra ons a er March 15th are subject to $50.00
late registra on fee. Registra ons a er March 15th should be
emailed with credit card payment. For registra on and exhibi‐
tor informa on, contact Martha Mar n at Tel. (317) 502‐1380,
email: mar [email protected].
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION: Exhibit space will be available in an
area adjacent to the conference hall. A endees set up Wednes‐
day April 11 from 8:00 am—4:00 pm for opening at 4:00 pm
(meet’n greet in the exhibit hall ) and 7:30 am—4:00 pm Thurs‐
day April 12. Exhibitors are furnished a 6’ table and 2 chairs in
an 8’ x 10’ display area. Please register early for Exhibit Space as
space is limited.
SETUP TIME . Exhibitor setup me is 8:00 am—4:00 pm April 5.
The meet n greet and Thursday luncheon is included for two
persons in the exhibitor fee. Register at the addi onal exhibitor
rate for each addi onal exhibitor. Each exhibit space will in‐
clude a table, 2 chairs ‐ electrical outlets are available at a cost
of $80 each. Exhibitors are required to furnish extension cords.
Exhibit loca ons will be selected on a first paid first assign‐
ment basis. Please return the registra on form and check by
March 15th. Registra ons a er April 1 are subject to availabil-
ity and may not have the exhibitor informa on printed in the
conference program. Registra ons a er March 15 should be
called in with credit card payment. For registra on and
exhibitor informa on, contact Martha Mar n at (317) 502‐1380,
email: mar [email protected].
Exhibit Space is Limited
Reserve Soon
Exhibitors are listed in the
Conference Program
Hotel is WIFI Enabled
REFUND POLICY: Registra ons may be cancelled and
the prepaid fee refunded to the registrant provided
no fica on is received in wri ng before March 15th.
Cancella ons a er that date will be charged the full
fee. Registrants may send a subs tute; however
please no fy us in advance. IIOA is not responsible for
expenses incurred by cancella ons.
DIRECTIONS TO CONFERENCE CENTER: The
conference will be held at the WYNDHAM INDIANAPO‐
LIS WEST, IN conference center in the Golden Ballroom
and Golden Preconvene area. Located at
2544 Execu ve Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241. Addi‐
onal direc ons are available at www.wyndham.com
LUNCHEON AND BREAKS: A luncheon is included for
course registrants on Wednesday and all registrants on
Thursday. The morning and a ernoon breaks offer an
excellent opportunity to talk with the speakers and
visit the exhibit area.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
The host hotel is the WYNDHAM INDIANAPOLIS WEST con‐
veniently located on Execu ve Drive off the Sam Jones Exit.
Free shu les are offered every 30 minutes from the Indian‐
apolis Interna onal Airport and the host hotel.
Hotels are not affiliated with IIOA. A hotel link is pro-vided on the iioa.net website. A block of rooms has been held for our attendees with WITtec pricing $124.00 plus applicable taxes.—Reserve Soon with link or calling 317.248.2481 or 877.361.4511 and identify yourself with WITtec-IIOA-IWEA group.
CONFERENCE PARKING: Conference guest parking is
available on the hotel surface free of charge. The
conference entrance and parking is located on the
west side of the hotel.
WASTEWATER OPERATOR CERTIFICATION:
Applica on will be made with the Indiana Department
of Environment Management for contact hours for
Tues‐Thurs to apply towards recer fica on of your
Indiana operator's license. The cer fica on form will
be distributed with registra on packets. Operators
will need the Cer fica on number, class and expira on
date of their wastewater operator licenses to
complete the form for course credit.
All forms must be signed by the cer fied operator
and le with WITtec staff at the registra on area.
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS: Payment may be made by
check, or, transfer or credit card if desired. Informa on is
included on the registra on form. We can also process
purchase orders received in a mely manner.
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Pollution Prevention—New Technologies
IIOA Journal
The Official Journal of the Indiana Industrial
Operators Associa on, Inc.
Editor: Martha Mar n
5439 N. Acorn Ct.
Greenfield, IN 46140
www.iioa.net
317‐502‐1380 Martha Cell
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Delta Compliance Consultants
Delta Chemicals & Equipment, Inc.
Have Knowledge, Will Travel
Thomas H. Mar n—317.439.8350
Our Team: Jus n Maxwell, Chet Graham , Jeff Graham
Office: Pam Graham
President: Martha Mar n—317.502‐1380
5439 N Acorn Ct, Greenfield, IN 46140
Wednesday
Meet n Greet
Exhibit Hall
Golden Preconvene
4:00 pm—6:30 pm
Join your colleagues for
refreshments and
drinks.
*Exhibitors listed as of
2/5/2018
Office of Program Support
h p://www.in.gov/idem/ctap/index.htm’?
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John Rigdon Business Development Manager Environmental Testing
V +1 317 287 4829 D +1 765 378 4163 [email protected] www.element.com
Focus on Serv‐ing . . .
Our Director David Taylor has a long his‐tory of community service outside of wastewater con‐sul ng. Mr. Taylor is the IIOA Liaison to IWEA and one of our founders of the IIOA whom saw the vision of its mission for outreach. In the early years of IIOA, he managed the “Art Contest” for Water – An Endangered Resource. This effort brought educa on about water quality to third and fourth graders and later to our mentored program.
Dave also served as “Santa” bringing joy to hundreds of children each year – many of them in local hospitals. So it should come as no surprise that he is ac ve in “Beep‐Ball” for the visually impaired and blind. We o en take for granted the two
thin lens that bring details of our world in shapes and colors. But for those without that precious gi of sight an ac ve fun life can be challenging. So what one might ask is Beep‐Ball?
Beep‐Ball is played with a ball that contains a “beeper” and bases also have beepers. When ba ng a player is tak‐en to the plate and pitched to by a sighted pitcher and allowed 4 strikes and 1 pass ball. When the ball is hit a base operator ac vates a switch and one of the two bases begins buzzing so the ba er can determine which base to run to. The defensive players must find the beeping ball and pick it up before the ba er gets to the base to score an out. If the ba er gets to the base before the ball is picked up, then a run is scored.
Dave’s team Indy Thunder won both the 2016 and 2017 World Series Championship of the Na onal Beep Ball Associa on. Over 25 teams competed from the U.S., Taiwan, Canada and Dominican Republic. Dave says, “coaching this team is one of the best things I have ever been involved with” and he volun‐teers many hours teaching players and volunteers about the game. The game is costly to provide a qual‐ity life experience for the players. Each Beep‐Ball is $35 and they need 100 balls each season. In order to take the team to the World Series compe on they must raise over $30,000 for the 22 players and 20 vol‐unteers that help the team. The team website is www.thunderbeepball.org and the na onal site is www.nbba.org Please contact Dave at the conference or at 317.989.4908 AT Environmental or [email protected] If you would like more infor‐ma on about how you can be involved in this sport either as a volunteer or sponsor.
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BILL THOMAS
PRESIDENT
