Presents

2023 Spring Workshop

Arkansas Water & Wastewater Manager’s Association

The Arkansas Water & Wastewater Manager’s Association is dedicated to the continued professional development of water and wastewater managers; the advancement and promotion of higher  standards of qualifications in the water and wastewater fields; the study, promotion, and encouragement of improved water and wastewater management practices; the promotion of good public affairs in community understanding, acceptance, and support of water and wastewater operations; and the support of the Arkansas Water Works & Water Environment Association, American Water Works Association, and Water Environment Federation.

Event Times

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

• Meet and Greet

  Registration & Welcome -Michael Clayton, President

• 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

  Mix & Mingle - (food & cash bar)

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 - Arkansas Water & Wastewater Manager’s Association

• 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 

  Workshop - (Complimentary hot breakfast and lunch provided)

• 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM 

Leading with Emotional Intelligence

 - Whitnee Bullerwell/ Tracey Cline-Pew, AR Municipal League

• 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM  

Leading with Psychological Safety

- Whitnee Bullerwell/ Tracey Cline-Pew, AR Municipal League

• 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM 

Effective Communication in Leadership

- Whitnee Bullerwell/ Tracey Cline-Pew, AR Municipal League

• 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Labor Standards Refresher

- Sarah Jones, AR Department of Labor

• 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

AWWA Fly-in Information

- Lane Crider, AWWMA Secretary/ Treasurer

• 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM  

Lunch and Networking

• 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM  

Business Meeting 

- Michael Clayton, AWWMA President

• 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM

Water Young Professionals Network

- Chelsea Boozer, Central Arkansas Water

• 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM  

LIHWAP Changes

- Michelle Gillham, LIHWAP Coordinator - ADEQ

• 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM  

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

- Ryan Benefield, AR Natrural Resources Division

• 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM  

Afternoon Break and Networking

• 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM 

Act 605 Update

- Ryan Benefield, AR Natrural Resources Division

• 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM 

Closing and Announcements

- Michael Clayton, AWWMA President

Registration Information

You do not have to be a member of AWWMA to attend. There is no registration fee for a member’s non-employee guest or spouse. Employees of member organizations cannot register as guests.

Food on Tuesday night and lunch on Wednesday are included for registrant only. A member’s non-employee guest(s) may be included for $25 per meal. Dress for the workshop will be casual

To contact the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel North Little Rock regarding Tuesday night accommodations, call Emily at 501-907-4839, and tell them you are with the AWWMA group. Room rates are $98.00/night.  Rooms at this rate are being held until February 17, 2023, so make your reservation soon.

Wyndham Riverfront Hotel

Is located at 2 Riverfront Place, North Little Rock, AR 72114. Conveniently located off I-30 exit 141B Broadway to Maple Street.

Complimentary hot breakfast, a fitness center, free airport and downtown shuttle services, and ample free parking. Room amenities include a 32” flat-screen television, complimentary high-speed internet access, a refrigerator, safe, coffee maker, hair dryer, and iron with ironing board. The Hotel dining includes the Riverfront Steakhouse and home to Benihana Japanese Steakhouse.

Activities in and around North Little Rock include the Clinton Library, AR Sports Hall of Fame, the Little Rock River Market, and the “Big Dam Bridge” which is the longest pedestrian and bike bridge measured at 4226 feet.

Speakers

• Whitnee V. Bullerwell

  Deputy director for the Arkansas Municipal League. Her primary responsibilities are League operations, administering the voluntary certification program for municipal officials and personnel, along with meeting planning for the League’s Conventions and Conferences. Prior to becoming deputy director, she worked as communications director, overseeing League communications, publications, social media and meeting planning. Prior to her work with the League, Whitnee served as the corporate trainer for Ace Hardware Corporation based out of Oak Brook, Illinois. 

• Tracey Cline-Pew

  Director of Human Resources for the Arkansas Municipal League and former Director of the Municipal Health Benefit Program. In addition to her work for the Arkansas Municipal League, Tracey has served as the Executive Director of the Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel since 1992.

• Sarah Jones - Labor Standards Investigator

  Supervisor

  Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing

  Labor Standards Section

  [email protected]

  (501) 682-4599

• Chelsea Boozer

  Government Affairs Manager

  Central Arkansas Water

  [email protected]

  (501) 414-7177

• Michelle Gillham

  LIHWAP Coordinator

  Arkansas Energy Office

  Low Income Household Water Assistance

  Program

  [email protected]

  (501) 682-0816

• Ryan Benefield, P.E.

  Deputy Director/Chief Engineer

  Natural Resources Division

  [email protected]

  (501) 682-3962