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2008 TRWA Annual Convention

March 12-14, 2008
San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio Convention Center
200 E. Market Street, San Antonio, Texas
(210) 207-8500

Hyatt Regency Riverwalk
123 Losoya, San Antonio, Texas
(888) 421-1442

Conference fee:
$355 for TRWA members
$500 for non-members
$30 late fee after Feb. 15, 2008
No refunds, transfers or credits will be made after Feb. 15, 2008.

Click the registration button above to register and pay for a conference using your credit card on your secure, 128-bit encrypted system. If you prefer to pay by check, click here to download the mail-in registration form. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this downloaded form. Click here to download a free copy of this program.

Hotel Information

If you need overnight hotel accommodations, please contact the hotel directly. Don't forget to request the TRWA conference room rate. Please note the hotel reservation deadlines below.

  • Hyatt Regency Riverwalk
    123 Losoya, San Antonio, Texas
    Telephone: (888) 421-1442
    Room rate: $169 per night, single/double
    Click here to reserve your room online.

Conference Agenda

General water operator training credit has been requested from TCEQ for attendance at the convention and concurrent workshops.

The TRWA Annual Meeting is held during the TRWA Annual Convention. Click here to download the Delegate and Proxy Certification Forms.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Convention Registration - Hyatt Regency
7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. TRWA and AIA Insurance Agency Sponsored Golf Tournament at the Pecan Valley Golf Club, 4700 Pecan Valley Drive, San Antonio. Click here to purchase a ticket.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception at the Hyatt Regency
Thursday, March 13, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Convention Registration - Convention Center
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Viewing
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Optional Outing: Zinc Champagne and Wine Bar - A ticket must be purchased for this event.
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Opening General Session
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Awards Luncheon - Ticket required. One ticket is included with each registration. To purchase additional tickets, click here.
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Workshops:
  1. The National Incident Management System for Public Water and Sewer Systems
  2. Board Member Ethics and Responsibility
  3. Converting to a Special Utility District
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Break in Exhibit Hall
3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Concurrent Workshops
  1. Can Groundwater Districts Regulate Public Water Systems? Should They?
  2. "Desired Future Conditions" and the Availability of Groundwater
  3. Developing and Implementing Materials Specifications for your System
Friday, March 14, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Convention Registration - Convention Center
7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Exhibit Viewing and Door Prizes
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Annual Business Meeting
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. District Caucuses and Election of Directors, Alternates and At-Large Director
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Optional Outing: Shopping Tour to Boerne - A ticket must be purchased for this event.
10:30 a.m. - noon General Session: Section 1926(b) - Is Federal Debt Protection Still Appropriate for Rural Water Systems?
Noon - 1:15 p.m. Rural Water PAC Luncheon - Ticket required. One ticket is included with each registration. To purchase additional tickets, click here.
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Workshops
  1. How to Turn Your Audit Into a Rate Study
  2. New Developments in the Texas Open Meetings Act
  3. THMs and HAAs - What Evil Lurks in the Distribution System?
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Concurrent Workshops
  1. Implications of TCEQ's Groundwater Rule
  2. New Developments in the Texas Public Information Act
  3. Eminent Domain: How Do You Exercise the Right and What Should You Expect?
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Social Hour - Hyatt Regency - Cash Bar
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. President's Gala, Dinner and Live PAC Auction -Hyatt Regency - A ticket must be purchased for this event.

 

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