Extend Your Stay at the Bavarian Inn Lodge with Discounted Rates
Agenda
Thursday, January 22, 2015
9:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Registration
Welcome
Jerry Harte, MWEA and Gary Timmer, United Water
MDEQ Update
William Creal, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Wastewater CECs — 0.8 Total
0.4 Managerial &
0.4 Technical
MDEQ Course Code: 1178
10:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Break
New MiWaters Information System
Pete Ostlund, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Lunch (provided)
Taking the Pain Out of Monthly Reporting
Michael Lunn, City of Grand Rapids
The Evolution of Aeration Control Technologies for Wastewater Treatment Plants
Dennis Benoit, Hubbell, Roth & Clark
1:45 p.m.
MWEA has negotiated a discount rate for Wednesday, January 21st, Friday, January 23rd, and Saturday,
January 24th for those wishing to extend their stay. (Most conference fees include the room for Thursday,
January 23rd.) The rates for rooms are as follows:
 Wednesday, January 21: Please use the registration form to register for this night
 Friday, January 23: $75 (single, double, triple, quad), $135 (suite), plus applicable taxes
 Saturday, January 24: $140, (single, double, triple, quad), plus applicable taxes
Reservations for Friday and Saturday night are on your own. Call Shannon Osantowski at the Bavarian Inn at
989-480-7929 to make your reservation. Rollaway beds or cribs are available for an additional charge.
Bavarian Inn Amenities
 Indoor waterpark with 4 indoor pools, 3
whirlpools, and two new waterslides!
 18 hole indoor miniature golf
Break
Case History - City of Grand Rapids, Footing Drain Disconnection Program
Carrie Rivette and Michael Lunn, City of Grand Rapids
Low Level DO Operations: Impacts on Energy, Nutrients and Ecology
Leon Downing and Mike Harvey, Donohue & Associates
Proactive Interviewing Tips: How to Avoid Hiring ‘Just’ a Body
Jodi Schafer, Human Resource Management Services, LLC
 Family Fun Center - 100+ video and redemption
4:00 p.m.
Sponsors — 90-Second Update
 Free Wi-Fi Internet
5:30 p.m.
Reception, Dinner, Recognition Program and DJ Trivia
2:30 p.m.
2:45 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
3:45 p.m.
Friday, January 23, 2015
6:45 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Breakfast (provided)
New Analytical Equipment Makes Giant Leap Forward in On-Line Monitoring &
Process Optimization
Jennifer Zelski, Hamlett Environmental Technologies
Managing Blended Wastes in Municipal Digestion
Robert Case, City of Flint and Chad Antle, Swedish Biogas
Break
Asset Management Update
Asset Management Committee
Where Do All Those Chicken Dinners Go? The City of Frankenmuth’s Sewer
Collection and Wastewater Treatment System
Trevor Wagenmaker, HRC and Birt McKendree, City of Frankenmuth
Bio-Filter Ventilation System for Odor and Corrosion Control
Jason Matteo, Macomb County Public Works and Steve Siklich, Giffels Webster
Upgrading Lagoons to Remove Ammonia and Phosphorous
Todd Latchaw and Kevin Vieira, Nelson Environmental
An Ounce of Maintenance is Worth a Pound of Restoration - Waterford,
Michigan’s Trenchless Rehabilitation Program
Bill Fritz, Waterford Township DPW
Lunch (provided) - Adjourn
games, air hockey, and pool tables
 Two story Children’s Village play area
 Two lounges, two restaurants, two gift shops
 Free live entertainment nightly, sing-alongs
and karaoke in the Lorelei Lounge
Directions:
Bring your family!
There’s lots to do in Frankenmuth!
Zehnder’s Snowfest
Taking place January 21-26, 2015, Zehnder’s Snowfest
has been host to one of the top snow sculpting events
in North America for the past 23 years. Visitors
have enjoyed larger-than-life snow sculptures and
beautifully detailed ice carvings each year. In addition,
Zehnder’s Snowfest will have entertainment for the
entire family in the warming tent, a fireworks display,
petting zoo and children’s activities.
Call 1-800-863-7999 for more information.
Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland
World’s largest Christmas store. Bronner’s amazing
store is the size of 1 1/2 football fields!
Bavarian Inn Lodge
One Covered Bridge Lane
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Birch Run Premium Outlets
The Midwest’s largest outlet center.
(15 minutes from the Bavarian Inn)
From Lansing: I-69 toward Flint. Take exit 133 to
merge onto I-75 N/US-23 N toward Saginaw. Take exit
136 for M-54/M-83 toward Frankenmuth/Birch Run.
Turn right onto M-54 S/M-83 N/Birch Run Rd. Turn left
onto M-83 N/Gera Rd. Turn right onto Covered Bridge
Lane, cross the bridge and you’re there!
Village Shops, Cheese Haus, fudge, arts and crafts,
From Detroit: Take I-75 N toward Flint. Take exit 133
to merge onto I-75 N/US-23 N toward Saginaw. Take
exit 136 for M-54/M-83 toward Frankenmuth/Birch Run.
Turn right onto M-54 S/M-83 N/Birch Run Rd. Turn left
onto M-83 N/Gera Rd. Turn right onto Covered Bridge
Lane, cross the bridge and you’re there!
From the North: Take I-75 S toward Flint. Take exit
136 for M-54/M-83 toward Frankenmuth/Birch Run.
Turn left onto M-54 S/M-83 N/Birch Run Rd. Turn left
onto M-83 N/Gera Rd. Turn right onto Covered Bridge
Lane, cross the bridge and you’re there!
and much more! Go to www.frankenmuth.org for
more information, coupons, and a visitor’s guide.
For Registration, Payment and Additional Information,
contact: the MWEA Office
PO Box 397  Bath, MI 48808
517-641-7377 Phone  517-641-7388 Fax
[email protected]  www.mi-wea.org
MWEA Cancellation Policy:
If MWEA cancels, full refunds will be issued. If registrant cancels 7
days or more before program, a 100% refund will be issued.
If cancellation is less than 7 days before program, no refund will be
given. No refunds are made if cancellations is on/after program
date. Registration can be transferred at anytime. All changes must
be communicated to the MWEA office at 517-641-7377.
Wastewater Administrators Conference — WWAdCon
Registration Form – January 22-23, 2015
To ensure room availability at the Bavarian Inn Lodge, this completed form, along with payment, must be
received in the MWEA office by January 5, 2015, or for commuters by January 15, 2015.
Name: ________________________________________ I am a first-time attendee to WWAdCon
Organization: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________ City: __________________ State: _________ Zip Code: _____
Office Phone: _________________________________ Cell phone: _____________________________
 I wish to receive CECs associated with this conference. Please note: you must be in attendance for
both days of the conference to be awarded any CECs for this conference.
Registration
MWEA/WEF Member – 2-Day Conference Only (Commuter)
$265
MWEA/WEF Member – 2-Day Conference w/ 1 Night Single Occupancy*
$375
MWEA/WEF Member – 2-Day Conference w/ 1 Night Double Occupancy**
$335
Roommate Name:
Non-Member – 2-Day Conference Only (Commuter)
$330
Non-Member – 2-Day Conference w/ 1 Night Single Occupancy*
$440
Non-Member – 2-Day Conference w/ 1 Night Double Occupancy**
$400
Roommate Name:
Non-Members – Check this box if you wish to receive a MWEA complimentary 1-year membership
Subtotal
Additional Registration Options
Lodging for Wednesday, January 21, 2014 (member and non-member)
1 Night Single Occupancy*
$100
1 Night Double Occupancy** Roommate Name:
$50
Spouse/Guest Meals (These are additional meals for guests – not attendees)
Lunch – Thursday, January 22nd
___ x $18
Dinner – Thursday, January 22rd
___ x $26
Breakfast – Friday, January 23rd
___ x $18
Lunch – Friday, January 23rd
___ x $15
My organization wishes to be a SPONSOR! If you wish to attend the conference or stay for meals
$150
please register online instead of using this form. See sponsorship contract online for a listing of sponsorship benefits.
Subtotal
Payment Options:  Check Enclosed (payable to MWEA)
Grand Total
Charge my  Visa  MC  AMEX Account #:
Exp:
Signature:
Billing Address for Credit Card:
*Choose this option if you are rooming by yourself or with someone not attending the conference (e.g., your spouse).
**If you do not choose a roommate, a roommate will be assigned to you. If you choose Double Occupancy and there are
no roommates available to be assigned, you will be charged at the Single Occupancy rate.
Other Important Details:
We book the above options with the hotel on your behalf. If you wish to stay additional nights through the weekend to
take advantage of SnowFest, you must call the hotel directly at 989-480-7929 to arrange for your room(s) for those nights.
If you wish to be in the same hotel room as for the conference, tell them you are going to be here for WWAdCon and ask if
they can accommodate you in the same room.
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If you need other add-on items, such as having a 5 or 6 person in your room, a rollaway bed, or a crib you must arrange
for them directly with hotel even if we are arranging for your room for the conference. There are additional charges for
these items and you must pay the hotel directly for these items.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Michigan Water Environment Association
P O Box 397
Bath, MI 48808
NONPROFIT
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
LANSING, MI
PERMIT NO.1096
Mark Your Calendars…
February 3-4, 2015
February 3, 2015
February 17, 2015
March 2-3, 2015
April 29, 2015
Operators Day/Joint Expo — Lansing
Infrastructure Seminar — Lansing
Lagoon Seminar — Bay City
Biosolids Conference - East Lansing
Lab Practices Seminar - East Lansing
WWAdCon 2015
To register for any of these
events, scan this QR code
with your mobile device.
Wastewater Administrators Conference
MWEA’s ‘Other’ Annual Conference
The Wastewater Administrator Conference provides the opportunity to interact
with other superintendents and administrators from across the state. We invite
you to join us to learn about important issues and updates for those in charge of
wastewater facilities including: maintenance, asset management,
data management, hiring tips, collection updates and more.
Wastewater CECs — 0.8 Total
0.4 Managerial and
0.4 Technical
Great Location—Great Value—Great Time—Great People!
Featuring...
Bavarian Inn Lodge
Frankenmuth, Michigan
January 22 and 23, 2015
Evening Reception, Banquet and
Recognition Program with Entertainment
Wastewater CECs — 0.8 Total
0.4 Managerial and 0.4 Technical
MDEQ Course Code: 1178
Outstanding Managerial and Technical Program
NOTE: This is a separate seminar from WWAdCon,
with a separate seminar registration and fee.
Commuters — January 15, 2015
For more information and to register
go to www.mi-wea.org.
Scan the QR Code
from your mobile
device to Register for
WWAdCon Online
Overnight Attendees — January 5, 2015
This seminar will include much needed information for
those in charge, including metrics and risk analysis.
This seminar is a stand alone seminar;
attendance at last year’s seminar is not required.
Registration Deadlines
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
at the Bavarian Inn Lodge
0.5 WW CEC’s
Managerial - Code: 2467
Wastewater Administrators Conference
MWEA’s ‘Other’ Annual Conference
Developing an Asset Management Plan
WWAdCon 2015
About This Conference
Join Us for the Wednesday Evening
Meet and Greet!
Why not book a room for Wednesday evening
(at the discounted rate) and ease your
morning commute to the conference?
MWEA will be hosting a Wednesday evening
‘Meet and Greet’ at the Bavarian Inn from
6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for conference attendees.
Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres in a relaxed,
friendly environment!
A great way to begin your stay!