Local Section Member Sponsorship Program

By: Tyree Jackson (City of Oakland)
February 1, 2024

Hello San Francisco Bay Section Members!

As we settle in to the New Year and transition to new leadership of the SFBS Board, we’d like to remind you of an important member-benefit that the SFBS Board has worked to develop and implement. The Local Section Member Sponsorship Program is a financial assistance program available to all members (in good standing) of the SFBS. The program seeks to provide financial support – up to $500 – for CWEA trainings, conferences, and specialty events. The program is a first-come, first-served opportunity that covers individual registration fees (or portions thereof) for things like CWEA workshops, Dinner Meetings, Annual Conference, and the annual CWEA Leadership Retreat. Members are eligible for sponsorship once per fiscal year. Once awarded, members are ineligible for additional sponsorship for the remainder of the fiscal period and immediate next fiscal year.

Requests for sponsorship can be made directly to the SFBS Board by emailing [email protected] with the following information:

1. Name and description of the event.
2. Brief statement of your interest in the event.
3. Brief statement acknowledging financial hardship.

Sponsorship is exclusive to SFBS members of CWEA and will be awarded by vote of the SFBS Board. Sponsorship will be provided as reimbursement for fees paid – so, save your receipts and other documentation.

Members are encouraged to reach out to any SFBS Board member to learn more about how to take advantage of this opportunity – we’re happy to provide more detail and answer any questions!

Looking forward to seeing you all at our Annual Awards & Installation Banquet this Friday! If you haven’t already registered yet, there’s still time! Walk-ups are always welcomed, too!

As a final note, it has been an honor and privilege to serve as President of the SFBS section! It is my sincere hope that the work of the SFBS Board over the past year has enhanced your member and/or volunteer experience with CWEA. We look forward to continuing the great work of supporting you through trainings, networking, and showcasing the very best in wastewater industry achievement the Bay Area has to offer!

As always, thank you for your membership and interest – and be safe out there!

Find info on SFBS upcoming events here. Hope to see you soon!

2023 Board of Directors
President: Tyree Jackson (City of Oakland)
Vice President: Nick Steiner (Delta Diablo)
Program Chair: Claire O’Brien (Brown and Caldwell)
Secretary: Billy Wong (Stantec)
Treasurer: Amanda Roa (Delta Diablo)
Past President: Kaitie Gellerman (Black & Veatch)

Volunteering
The San Francisco Bay Section is always looking for volunteers! The Safety Committee is actively seeking leadership and project support. If you are interested, or have any questions, please reach out to any SFBS Board or Committee member – or email [email protected].

You can also use the following link to find additional volunteer opportunities within CWEA: Volunteering | California Water Environment Association (cwea.org)