Committees
Much of the work of the Association is carried out through the actions of our many committees. Committees are divided into Councils based on how their activities support the Vision and Mission of the Association. The Council Structure is intended to facilitate and enhance communication between committees and also between the Board and committees. Councils are asked to meet 2-4 times per year, either in person or for teleconference calls, to coordinate activities, and share information. Council Chairs will coordinate and chair the meetings of each Council. Board liaisons will be responsible for participating in the Council meetings that take place for any committee for which they serve as Liaison. View Council/Committee Organizational Chart.
To learn more about a committee and the role they play click on the committee’s name in the list below. For a historic look at committee activities review the 2010 Committee Annual Report Summary. To join a committee complete the Volunteer Form.
Committee Chair’s please visit the Committee Resource Center to access useful tools.
Conferences Coordinating Council
2012 Council Chair
Joanie Helvey, City of Raleigh
Phone: (919) 212-5923
Email: joanie.helvey@raleighnc.gov
2012 Council Vice Chair
Tim Lowder, WK Dickson
Phone: (704) 334-5348
Email: tlowder@wkdickson.com
Annual Conferences Coordinating Committee
Awards Council
2012 Council Chair
Jackie Jarrell, Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities
Phone: (704) 336-4460
Email: jjarrell@ci.charlotte.nc.us
2012 Council Vice Chair
Mike Osborne, McKim and Creed
Phone: (704) 841-2588
Email: mosborne@mckimcreed.com
Internal Affairs Council
2012 Council Chair
John McLaughlin, GHD
Phone: (704) 342-4919
Email: john.mclaughlin@ghd.com
2012 Council Vice Chair
Jackie Jarrell, Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities
Phone: (704) 336-4460
Email: jjarrell@ci.charlotte.nc.us
Archives & History
Constitution and Bylaws
Endowment
Executive
Finance
Nominating and Canvass
SONAR Task Force
Sponsorship
External Affairs Council
2012 Council Chair
Tyler Highfill, Highfill Infrastructure Engineering
Phone: (919) 481-4342
Email: thighfill@hiepc.com
AWWA National
Communication
Membership Services
Outreach
Public Education
Water For People
WEF National
Young Professionals
Technical Coordinating Council
2012 Council Chair
Jonathan Lapsley, CDM Smith
Phone: (704) 342-4546
Email: lapsleyjs@cdmsmith.com
Seminars
Seminars & Workshops
Automation
Disaster Preparedness
Finance & Management
Government Affairs
Industrial
Residuals Management/Groundwater
Safety
Small Systems
Sustainability
WW Collections & Water Distribution Systems
Water Resources
Water Reuse
Schools
Collection & Distribution Schools
Plant Operation & Maintenance
Professional Wastewater Operators
Wastewater Board of Education & Examiners
Wastewater Lab Analyst
Water Board of Education & Examiners
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Schools