CALL FOR ABSTRACTS  
ISAWWA 2007
Annual Conference & Expo
 
MARCH 13-15, 2007
 Deadline for abstract submittal - August 15, 2006

Crowne Plaza Hotel – Springfield , Illinois

Abstracts are now being accepted by the Technical Program Committee for presentation at the Illinois Section AWWA Annual Conference which will be held in Springfield, Illinois, March 13 - 15, 2007.
 
Papers are being sought in all areas.  The schedule for the conference is:

March 13 - Tuesday
March 14 - Wednesday
March 15 - Thursday -

If your paper is selected, the Technical Program Committee will determine the day it is best suited. Presentations will be 30-45 minutes maximum including question and answer sessions. You will be directed as to if your paper should be 30 or 45 minutes depending on the session it is assigned to.

Registration fees for the day you are speaking are complimentary along with any group meal served that day. There will be no honorariums or travel fees paid. You will be expected to provide handouts or respond to requests for copies of your paper. A data projector (lcd) will be provided but we will ask you to bring your own laptop with your presentation loaded if using Powerpoint.  In addition you will be asked for permission to reprint or record your presentation. 

Selection of papers is based on an evaluation of abstracts by the Technical Program Committee, considering quality, originality of subject, technical content, and significance to understanding and improving the water environment. Thank you in advance for your abstract submittal!

Suggested Water Topics

Management
Contract Operations/Privatization
Data Management
Developing RFP’s and RFQ’s
Rate Studies
Electronic O & M Manuals
Knowledge Management
Legislation and Regulations
Media Relations
Water Re-Use

Engineering
Operator Input on Design
Water Supply and Availability
Source Water Availability
GIS Mapping & Inventory
Unconventional Construction Methods
Construction - Underground Pumping Stations
Construction - Bidding, RFP
Prebid Qualifications
Design & Build Projects
Applications of Modeling in Design
Hydraulic Modeling
Close Loop Heat Systems

Administration
Environmental Friendly Programs
Needs Assessments
Funding Issues for Aging Infrastructure
Accredidation - AWWA
How Utilities Overcome Problems
Community Involvement
Benchmarking and Performance Measuring
Generational Differences in the Workplace

Distribution System
AMR
Conservation
Fusible PVC
In-Place Water Main Rehabiliation
Valve Selection
Distribution System Quality
Directional Drilling
Water Distribution Modeling
Reducing your ISO Ratings with Modeling
Backflow Prevention
Watermain Repair Safety and Planning
Condition Assessment of Pipelines
Hydrant Maintenance & Flushing
Uni-Directional Flushing Case Studies
Meter Testing & Replacement		 Operations
Instrumentation Technology
OSHA/Safety/JULIE
Innovative Security Improvements
Cell Towers
New Standards Overview
WIFI
New Products/ Demonstrations
SCADA Innovations
Gimmicks & Gadgets - what you don't find in a manual
Whats the Best Pump for the Job
Sodium Hypochlorite generation on site
Membranes
Chemical Modeling - Case Studies
How to Minimize Scada Integration Problems
Secondary Effects of Treatment
Standby Power
Computerized Maintenance Packages

Customer Service
LEED Projects
Training of Field and CSRs
Employee Relations
Dealing with Difficult People
Oral and Written Communications
Internet and Websites
Benchmarking
Delinquent Accounts - Payment Plans
Marketing value of water/wastewater service

Research Forum

Laboratories

Water Quality
Raw Water Ammonia
Taste & Odor
Watershed Management
Source Water Quality
Quality in Distribution System
IDSE
Lt2 Stage 2
Water Quality Monitoring
Endocrine Disruptors
Radium removal in total
Residuals Management
UV
Case Studies
Lab Update
Day to Day Lab Challenges
Sampling Problems that Labs See
   
TECHNICAL PAPER ABSTRACT ONLINE INFORMATION SHEET
Please fill in the blanks below - all entries must be filled in.
Title of Paper
Authors names, title and company name:
Presentors names, titles and company
Primary contact name:
Primary contact company name:
Primary contact address:
Primary contact city, state & zip:
Primary contact phone number:
Primary contact fax number:
Primary contact email address:
Long abstract - limit to 400 words
Short abstract - to be printed in program - limit 8 sentences.
Biography of presenter(s)
I am a Young Professional (under 35 years of age or less than 10 years in industry.  (please check if appropriate)


 

Abstract submittals on other subjects which you feel may be have interest are also encouraged.

Selection of papers is based on an evaluation of abstracts by the Technical Program Committee, considering quality, originality of subject, technical content, and significance to understanding and improving the water environment.  Thank you in advance for your abstract submittal!

Please submit titles and preliminary abstracts, as well as ideas for programming, workshops or product demonstrations to:   Laurie Dougherty, ISAWWA, 535 Yorkshire Drive, Dekalb, IL 60115  email: laurie@isawwa.org

Deadline for submittals of abstracts is August 15th, 2006.