SFBS President's Message

SFBS Presidents Message

By: Nick Steiner, Delta Diablo
July 30, 2024

Hello San Francisco Bay Section Members!

As summer moves into its final stretch, I hope you’re all soaking up the sun, exploring nature, nurturing your relationships, and creating wonderful memories. The SFBS team is busy organizing valuable events for you throughout the season, so keep an eye out for updates.
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our Member Appreciation Baseball Game on August 9th! There are just a couple of weeks left to sign up, so consider joining us for an evening of food, drinks, camaraderie with fellow SFBS members, and of course, some great baseball. We can’t wait to see you there!

Awards Nominations:
Its official, CWEA is now accepting award applications for 2024!

It is time to shine the spotlight on the outstanding achievements within our CWEA community. We are thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for the prestigious awards that recognize excellence across various categories.

Whether it’s a remarkable project, an exceptional team leader, a dedicated operator, talented laboratory person, skilled collections worker, or an ingenious mechanic, now is the time to nominate individuals and initiatives that have raised the bar in our industry.

Your nominations play a pivotal role in honoring those who have demonstrated unparalleled dedication, innovation, and expertise in their respective fields. Each submission not only acknowledges the hard work and commitment of individuals and teams but also inspires others to strive for excellence.

Don’t delay, identify that deserving candidate and prepare a compelling submission to recognize all their hard work.

Let’s come together to celebrate the remarkable achievements that continue to drive progress and innovation in water management. Your participation in this endeavor is invaluable in shaping the future of our industry. In addition, you have the opportunity to win a gift card for your application submission.

Visit CWEA’s Awards page for further details on the nomination process and guidelines. Together, let’s make the 2024 CWEA San Francisco Bay Section Awards a resounding success!

Volunteering:
Attention CWEA San Francisco Bay Section Members, as we prepare for the upcoming year, we are actively seeking nominations for a new board member and treasurer. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the leadership and direction of our section. Nominations will open in November, so if you or someone you know is passionate about advancing our organization and possesses the necessary skills and dedication, we encourage you to consider submitting a nomination. Together, let’s continue to propel CWEA forward and make a lasting impact in our industry. Stay tuned for further details on the nomination process.

If you have any questions, recommendations, comments, or concerns, feel free to reach out to me or any SFBS Board members directly. The San Francisco Bay Section is your section, and we want your voice to be heard!

Upcoming SF Bay Section Events:
Member Appreciation Baseball Game Giants vs. Tigers – August 9
Collection Systems Open House Training Seminar – August 14
SFBS Laboratory Training – Understanding Ion Chromatography – August 21
2024 Summer Leadership Book Club – August 24
Nutrient Removal in the Bay Area Water Reclamation Facilities – August 29
Collections Systems Vendor Fair – September 11
Lab Committee Local Section Volunteering – Live Q&A Session – September 12
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor for Nutrient Removal Pilot – September 26
SFBS Annual Golf Tournament in Memory of Tom Johnson – October 4
2024 Northern Safety Day – October 16