Industrial Water, Waste & Sewage Group
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Happy Holidays, Dear Friends!
The Holiday Season is upon us!! With our successful November meeting (see recap below) now behind us, the Steering Committee is planning the remaining ’23-’24 membership meetings. Our January meeting plans are firming up (see below), and our other planned meetings are taking shape. Please keep an eye on your email in-box for developing information; I look forward to seeing you at these meetings!
I hope one of your New year resolutions for 2024 will be to get involved with organizations such as IWWSG. IWWSG provides a great networking and educational forum while having fun with others who have similar interests. Why not join us? Take a look at our website and explore the photos, PowerPoint presentations and list of past meetings. Even if you haven’t participated recently, we invite you, to again be part of our Group. We need and appreciate your membership (’23-’24 membership fees are now due), attendance at meetings/events, and other support. You really are helping to keep IWWSG alive and well! Thank you!!
Please see our list of members on the website at: Member List If you're company is not listed, join today and become part of this great organization! This is a great reference source, and we hope all of you will support our members!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! I hope to see you soon!
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| Best Regards, Barb Scapardine '23-'24 Chair - IWWSG |
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November Membership Meeting Recap |
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On November 15, at Willis Tower’s 66th Floor Metropolitan Club, 50 attendees enjoyed the view, the ambience, the networking, the meal, and the presentations by Dr. Kuldip Kumar (MWRD Principal Environmental Scientist), Heidi Warner (MWRD Senior Environmental Specialist), Jay Patel (IEPA Region Manager, Field Operations Section), and Jennifer Wasik (MWRD Assistant Director of M&R). Thank you to all the presenters and attendees (and, Ted Denning for the great photos!) for making this a very informative and enjoyable meeting!
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Preview of January 17 Membership Meeting |
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Mark your calendars now!! On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 (5:00-8:30 p.m.), at a venue TBD, IWWSG will host a membership meeting on “The Investigation & Prosecution of Federal Environmental Crimes: What Environmental Professionals Need to Know”. Tim Chapman, Senior Litigation Counsel in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago, and Crissy Pellegrin, USEPA Regional Criminal Enforcement Counsel, will present a general introduction to the federal prosecution of environmental crimes, with particular focus on pollution offenses. The discussion will first center on the fundamental differences between civil cases and criminal prosecutions. The presenters will then lead a very frank and open discussion regarding how, in their decades of experience prosecuting federal environmental crimes, they have seen otherwise law-abiding professionals cross the line into the territory of criminal prosecution. Finally, they will discuss some effective ways for environmental professionals to avoid making the same mistakes. You do not want to miss this informative & interesting meeting!!
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Last Call for 2024 DEP Award Nominations |
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Remember, nominations for the 2024 E. Ted Erickson “Distinguished Environmental Professional Award” must be submitted to the IWWSG Steering Committee by December 31, 2023. The Award, named in honor of founder E. Ted Erickson, was established by the IWWSG in 2000 to recognize individuals who has make a significant contribution(s) in the environmental area, especially at the local and regional levels. The award is granted based on recognition of the recipient’s community service advancing IWWSG goals, leadership / service to environmental professional organizations, including IWWSG, and contributions to the field of environmental laws / compliance / management / education.
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Please see the website for past recipients at:
https://www.iwwsg.org/e_ted_erickson_award_recipien.php
Take part in making a difference in someone’s life and help us continue to recognize and appreciate those who make a difference! Please forward your nominations to membership@iwwsg.org. |
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Call for Volunteers: IWWSG Needs your Time & Talent |
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We are always looking for additional volunteers to assist with the organization and running of IWWSG. Our annual election for the Steering Committee will be coming up soon. If you are not sure you want to jump into a Steering Committee position, but still want to get involved, we are always looking for members to assist with tasks such as Membership (contacting fellow members and thank them for renewing their membership or reminding them they need to renew), Communications (helping to update our website and social media postings), Recruitment (recruiting new members and meeting speakers), and Events (help plan events). If you would like to run for a Steering Committee position, assist with other IWWSG activities, or have any questions about getting involved, please check with Chair Barb Scapardine. Your involvement makes a big difference!
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2024 Meeting Season – Save the Dates |
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| - February 21, 2024: Newton Ellens USEPA [Joint Meeting with IWEA] Location: Announced soon
- March 20, 2024: Covanta Tour & Dinner
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May 15, 2024: TBD
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