The GMWEA Training Committee provides annual spring and fall meetings that offer members technical training sessions, awards programs and participation in officer elections. The fall meeting includes a trade show, which features state-of-the-art water and water quality-related equipment and services. There are also regular training sessions for members on subjects such as water or wastewater math, laboratory and plant safety, and Sacramento courses.

Training resources are enhanced by GMWEA's affiliation with the New England Water Environment Association and the New England Water Works Association. In addition, cooperative efforts with the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, the New England Interstate Environmental Training Center and local facilities provide nearby resources to carry out necessary operator training.

GMWEA Calendar

Last updated 8/5/10

• The Vermont Small Business Development Center has an ongoing list of training events. Most of these are applicable for public works employees. Please visit their website at www.vtsbdc.org for a complete listing.
  
  Please note that these classes are not precertified for credits towards your license, but could be elligible for credit. Check with the certification staff at Water Supply and Wastewater Management directly.

• 2010 George Dow Memorial Golf Tournament
  Friday August 27, 2010, Cedar Knoll Country Club, Hinesburg, VT
  Registration begins at 7:30 A.M. Shotgun start at 9:00 A.M.
  Registration is $90.00 per person and includes greens fees, shared cart, lunch and prizes
  You may play, sponsor or both! Holes and Sandtraps are available to sponsor for $100.00 each. Please register no later than Friday, August 13. Prepayment is required.
  Download the registration form here.
  

• NEIWPCC Presents: Prep. for VT Grades 1 & 2 Municipal WWT Operator Exam (with Math)
  September 20-22, 2010 Rutland WWTP, Rutland, VT
  Course #: ETC1125
  8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (18.0 TCH)
  Registration Fee: $190.00 You may register for this class using this registration form.
  

• NEWWA Presents: Hands-On Valve Operations and Maintenance
  September 29, 2010 S. Burlington Course Code: #DVO111AP
  8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. 0.6CEU (6.0 TCH) or
  September 30, 2010 Hartford Course Code: #DVO111BP
  8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. 0.6CEU (6.0 TCH)
  Registration Fee: GMWEA members, $65.00; NEWWA members, $130.00; non-members, $180.00
  You may register for this class using this registration form.
  

• 2010 Vermont Wastewater Operator Certification Exam
  Wednesday, October 6, 2010
  12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
  a) Rutland Town Office, Center Rutland or
  b) The Summit, Hazen Notch Room, Waterbury
  The exam is closed book, multiple choice. Scrap paper and No. 2 pencils will be provided. Formula sheets are provided in the front of the exam booklet. No other formula sheets are allowed. You may bring a non-programmable calculator.
  Register by August 11, 2011. Registration Fee: $32.00
  You may register for this exam by using this registration form. Please contact Carole Fowler at VT Agency of Natural Resources with any questions.
  

• NEWWA Presents: Effective Project Management
  October 26, 2010 St. Johnsbury Course Code: #MPM211AP
  8:00 A.M. - 3:15 P.M. 0.6CEU (6.0 TCH) or
  October 27, 2010 S. Burlington Course Code: #MPM211BP
  8:00 A.M. - 3:15 P.M. 0.6CEU (6.0 TCH)
  Registration Fee: GMWEA members, $65.00; NEWWA members, $130.00; non-members, $180.00 You may register for this class using this registration form.
  

• NEWWA Presents: The Troubleshooter: Maximizing Your Pumping Efficiency
  November 3, 2010 S. Burlington Course Code: #DTS211AP
  8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. 0.6CEU (6.0 TCH) or
  November 4, 2010 Rutland Course Code: #DTS211BP
  8:00 A.M. - 3:00-- P.M. 0.6CEU (6.0 TCH)
  Registration Fee: GMWEA members, $65.00; NEWWA members, $130.00; non-members, $180.00 You may register for this class using this registration form.
  

• Updated! GMWEA Fall Conference and Trade Show
  Thursday, November 4, 2010 - Sheraton Hotel, Burlington, VT
  Complete agenda and registration materials to follow in October.
  Vendor Trade Show Registration materials are available now! Please note that all 12' booth spaces have been sold.
  

• NEIWPCC Presents: Optimizing Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) Performance to Achieve Nutrient Limits
  November 10, 2010 Stowe Safety Building, Stowe, VT
  Course #: ETC1126
  8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (6.0 TCH)
  Registration Fee: $110.00 You may register for this class using this registration form.
  

• NEWWA Presents: Backflow Prevention Device Inspector/ Tester Training
  November 15-18, 2010 S. Burlington Course Code: #CBF211DT
  8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. 2.0CEU (20.0 TCH)
  Registration Fee: GMWEA members, $330.00; NEWWA members, $660.00; non-members, $660.00
  You may register for this class using this registration form.
  

• NEIWPCC Presents: Instrumentation Measurement & Control with Use of SCADA for Process Efficiency Backflow Prevention Device Inspector/Tester Training
  November 18, 2010 Burlington Main WWTF, Burlington, VT
  8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (6.0 TCH)
  Registration Fee: $110.00 You may register for this class using this registration form.
  

Visit these organizations for additional training opportunities:

• Vermont Dept. of Environmental Conservation
  
• New England Water Environment Association
  
• New England Water Works Association
  
• New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
  
• Vermont Rural Water Association
  
• Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• RCAP Solutions