Spring Conference

WELCOME OPERATORS!

Attendee registration is now open for the 2020 Annual Spring Conference in Boise Idaho. Earn up to 1.3 CEUs while networking with peers, meeting vendors in our state of the art Exhibit Hall, learning about new technology and equipment, and most importantly having fun! Conference will be held at the Riverside hotel in Boise, Idaho. Make your hotel reservations by February 11, 2020 to receive the special group rate. Scroll down to the bottom of this page for more hotel information.

This year will feature our first spring Fundraiser Sporting Clays Shoot on March 10th at Black Dog Clays in Boise. All skill levels welcome! The Annual Business Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 11th where members can give their input on Association business and cast votes for the IRWA Board Members. The Exhibitor Meet and Greet will be held after class on Wednesday, March 11th, featuring free hors d'oeuvres and beer, Black Jack, Texas Hold 'Em, BINGO and other games. The Banquet Dinner and Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday night with entertainment and music to follow. Don't forget to bring a sample of your system's water to enter into the Great American Water Taste Test! The winner will be entered into the national competition.

Click here to submit your staff or utility for an Award of Excellence! The Awards Ceremony will also include the presentation of this year's Tony Elfering Memorial Scholarship recipients. The Tony Elfering Memorial Scholarship is available to help our members and their dependents pay for the cost of higher education. Due to a generous donation from the Elfering family, this year we are awarding two scholarships of $2,000 each! Click here for more information and to apply!

Attendees will have a chance to win countless prizes throughout the Conference, including a flat screen TV, shot gun, Disneyland tickets! Check back often – classes will be posted as they are confirmed. If you are not an IRWA member and would like to join to save on Conference registration fees, please call our office at 208-343-7001 and ask for Carrie. Click here to register as an attendee.

2020 Spring Conference Training Line-up

*All classes subject to change

Title	Relevancy	CEUs
The Smart Water Journey	DW	0.1
Radio Read Water Meters	DW	0.1
Preventing DBPs	DW	0.1
Polymer 101	DW	0.1
Fire Hydrant Maintenance	DW	0.2
Maintaining a Safe Drinking Water System	DW	0.1
Active Tank Mixing for Better Water Quality	DW	0.1
AWIA Requirements for Public Water Systems	DW	0.1
THM Mitigation	DW	0.1
Unregulated Contaminants	DW	0.1
Residual Control Systems	DW	0.1
On-Site Sodium Hypochlorite Generation	DW	0.1
Improving Water Quality, Mixing and TTHM Removal	DW	0.1
Pressure Reducing Valve Station Design and Maintenance	DW	0.2
Public Water System Switchboard	DW	0.1
Sample Integrity and Understanding Your Sampling Report	DW	0.1
Check Valve Selection	DW/WW	0.1
Air and Air/Vac Valves	DW/WW	0.1
Cross Connection Rules for Public Water Systems	DW/WW	0.2
SCADA For Rural Utilities	DW/WW	0.1
Revised Lead Copper Rule	DW/WW	0.1
Operator Licensing	DW/WW	0.1
Apprenticeship For Utilities	DW/WW	0.1
Centrifugal Pumps 101	DW/WW	0.1
Leak Detection	DW/WW	0.1
GIS Mapping	DW/WW	0.1
Practical Pipe Locating	DW/WW	0.1
Disinfectants	DW/WW	0.1
Rehabbing Your Infrastructure	DW/WW	0.1
Collection System Strategies	WW	0.1
The Changing World of Pretreatment	WW	0.2
Land Application	WW	0.1
Managing Your FOG Producers	WW	0.2
Introduction to Pretreatment	WW	0.1
Energy Efficient Mixing in Wastewater Lagoons	WW	0.1
How To Avoid Sewer Backups	WW	0.1

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Individuals seeking reservations should call The Riverside Hotel at 208-343-1871. Request reservations under the group name: “Idaho Rural Water Association” with the dates desired. Make your reservation prior to midnight on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 to receive the special group rate!

WELCOME EXHIBITORS!

Exhibitor registration is now open for the 2020 Annual Spring Conference in Boise, Idaho. Network with over 200 potential customers in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Bring prizes to promote your company, participate in the Exhibit Hall games with attendees, join us for BINGO, Black jack, Texas Hold 'Em and more! This year will feature our first spring Fundraiser Sporting Clays Shoot on March 10th at Black Dog Clays in Boise. Exhibitors and attendees welcome. Sign up when you register!

Vendor set-up will be allowed from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 10th and from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM on March 11th. Tear-down will be following lunch on Thursday, March 12th. If you need accommodations outside of these time slots, you must arrange beforehand with IRWA staff. Vendors that tear-down prematurely will be assessed a $100 fine.

Our vendors receive first priority for teaching. You may submit as many presentations as you like. Please remember to keep your presentation educational and avoid sale pitches. Hands-on classes or those that include demonstrations are always appreciated! Click here to download and submit the call for presentation form.

Booths 1-27 are $575 for IRWA members and $975 for non-members. Booths 28-79 are $475 IRWA members and $875 for non-members. Booths sizes vary. Click here to view a map of the Exhibitor area. *This map is updated as regularly as possible but may not reflect the most recent reservations. Please be sure to enter a 1st, 2nd and 3rd booth choice when registering.*

Make your hotel reservations by February 11, 2020 to receive the special group rate. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see more hotel information. You may view and sign up for sponsorship opportunities when you register. Click here to register as an Exhibitor. If you have any questions or problems during registration, call 208-343-7001.

Conference registration is not required to participate in the Sporting Clays Shoot. Click here to register for the shoot.

This year's Spring Sporting Clays Fundraiser is sponsored by Black Mountain Software!