The document summarizes news from the January 2015 issue of The Water Connection newsletter for Clayton County Water Authority employees. It discusses safety practices of the Plant Services staff who work to maintain water production and reclamation facilities. It also recognizes employees who have graduated from a water industry leadership program and years of service anniversaries.
The document provides updates on several SMACNA Mid-Atlantic Chapter initiatives:
1. The chapter held an educational seminar on Building Information Modeling (BIM) that was a success.
2. The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee signed an agreement with local trade schools to help students enter the sheet metal apprenticeship program.
3. The Washington JATC donated refurbished equipment to a local career center to help students learn the sheet metal trade.
4. The newsletter article warns that pollution insurance is important for contractors to have in case of potential environmental liability from their work.
The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) received several industry awards at a recent conference, including awards for its collection system, safety practices at a water reclamation facility, master planning efforts, and achievements in its environmental laboratory. A CCWA employee also received an individual award for her work in an environmental laboratory. Additionally, a local student wrote a winning essay in a water conservation contest. The newsletter provided tips to customers for preventing frozen pipes in winter and properly disposing of wipes and cooking grease.
The document discusses various safety policies and procedures for employees, including requirements to wear hard hats for certain equipment, use safety vests in traffic areas, and follow DOT standards. It provides statistics on construction deaths involving vehicles/equipment and discusses the importance of vehicle inspections and not using faulty equipment. Guidelines are presented for accident reviews and potential disciplinary actions. The importance of identifying chemical containers and keeping work areas clean and hazard-free is stressed.
The document summarizes events at the Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) in May 2015. It discusses the Shoal Creek Water Reclamation Facility winning an award, CCWA celebrating its 60th anniversary with employee and community events, and Jim Hill being named top wastewater operator. It also provides updates on employees, projects, and other CCWA news and events.
newslttr-Q2_2015 final to print dtc addedAnne Kline
The document summarizes various events at Denmark Technical College including commencement, where over 230 students graduated in 28 program areas. It discusses the commencement speaker and award recipients. It also summarizes a transfer day event, a youth fun day, and profiles a student who obtained a job in Australia after graduating from the plumbing program.
The UW MBA Consortium Program was ranked 10th nationally and recognized as a best online program for veterans. It had 244 MBA students in 2014-15. The College of Business had over 2,000 undergraduate students, with 99% of graduates employed or continuing their education after graduating. The program provides students opportunities such as internships, study abroad, and student organizations to gain experience and skills. Faculty and students receive numerous awards and recognitions.
The document discusses Denmark Technical College's focus on workforce development through various programs. It outlines DTC President Dr. Leonard McIntyre's vision to position the college as a premier workforce training institution. It provides details on high demand training programs in welding, manufacturing, and healthcare and partnerships with local companies. It summarizes successful dual enrollment, apprenticeship, and STEM programs that are preparing students for careers and meeting the needs of local industry.
The document is the December 2014 newsletter from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). It includes several short articles about ODOT activities and employees:
- It summarizes a training program for future county managers, highlighting a graduate and the benefits of the program.
- It describes an event in District 6 promoting safe driving during the holidays, with memorials for lives lost in crashes.
- It profiles an ODOT employee who teaches CPR training to over 300 employees across districts.
- It recaps a winter readiness event in District 7 where over 220 employees received updates on equipment, safety, and forecasting.
- It provides an update on a large construction project at the District 1 headquarters to consolidate operations.
The document provides updates on several SMACNA Mid-Atlantic Chapter initiatives:
1. The chapter held an educational seminar on Building Information Modeling (BIM) that was a success.
2. The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee signed an agreement with local trade schools to help students enter the sheet metal apprenticeship program.
3. The Washington JATC donated refurbished equipment to a local career center to help students learn the sheet metal trade.
4. The newsletter article warns that pollution insurance is important for contractors to have in case of potential environmental liability from their work.
The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) received several industry awards at a recent conference, including awards for its collection system, safety practices at a water reclamation facility, master planning efforts, and achievements in its environmental laboratory. A CCWA employee also received an individual award for her work in an environmental laboratory. Additionally, a local student wrote a winning essay in a water conservation contest. The newsletter provided tips to customers for preventing frozen pipes in winter and properly disposing of wipes and cooking grease.
The document discusses various safety policies and procedures for employees, including requirements to wear hard hats for certain equipment, use safety vests in traffic areas, and follow DOT standards. It provides statistics on construction deaths involving vehicles/equipment and discusses the importance of vehicle inspections and not using faulty equipment. Guidelines are presented for accident reviews and potential disciplinary actions. The importance of identifying chemical containers and keeping work areas clean and hazard-free is stressed.
The document summarizes events at the Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) in May 2015. It discusses the Shoal Creek Water Reclamation Facility winning an award, CCWA celebrating its 60th anniversary with employee and community events, and Jim Hill being named top wastewater operator. It also provides updates on employees, projects, and other CCWA news and events.
newslttr-Q2_2015 final to print dtc addedAnne Kline
The document summarizes various events at Denmark Technical College including commencement, where over 230 students graduated in 28 program areas. It discusses the commencement speaker and award recipients. It also summarizes a transfer day event, a youth fun day, and profiles a student who obtained a job in Australia after graduating from the plumbing program.
The UW MBA Consortium Program was ranked 10th nationally and recognized as a best online program for veterans. It had 244 MBA students in 2014-15. The College of Business had over 2,000 undergraduate students, with 99% of graduates employed or continuing their education after graduating. The program provides students opportunities such as internships, study abroad, and student organizations to gain experience and skills. Faculty and students receive numerous awards and recognitions.
The document discusses Denmark Technical College's focus on workforce development through various programs. It outlines DTC President Dr. Leonard McIntyre's vision to position the college as a premier workforce training institution. It provides details on high demand training programs in welding, manufacturing, and healthcare and partnerships with local companies. It summarizes successful dual enrollment, apprenticeship, and STEM programs that are preparing students for careers and meeting the needs of local industry.
The document is the December 2014 newsletter from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). It includes several short articles about ODOT activities and employees:
- It summarizes a training program for future county managers, highlighting a graduate and the benefits of the program.
- It describes an event in District 6 promoting safe driving during the holidays, with memorials for lives lost in crashes.
- It profiles an ODOT employee who teaches CPR training to over 300 employees across districts.
- It recaps a winter readiness event in District 7 where over 220 employees received updates on equipment, safety, and forecasting.
- It provides an update on a large construction project at the District 1 headquarters to consolidate operations.
The CCWA Environmental Compliance Section received the 2014 Georgia F.O.G. Alliance Program of the Year Award for its excellent fats, oils and grease management program. The section, known as the 'grease police', inspects grease interceptors at local restaurants to prevent FOG from entering the wastewater system. CCWA received high marks for certifying its FOG personnel, identifying FOG issues, and teamwork between employees. This is not the first time CCWA has received this honor.
The document provides an overview of events and accomplishments from the Spring 2015 semester at the Reginald F. Lewis College of Business at Virginia State University. It discusses student participation in internships, community service projects, and networking events. It also highlights the women's basketball team winning the CIAA championship, the opening of new centers and labs, and graduation of the class of 2015. The summary concludes with students and faculty appearing in new commercials for the university.
DTC had a successful SACSCOC onsite review visit with no negative findings. The college received a $1.2 million cybersecurity grant and will offer new cybersecurity curriculum and certificates. DTC crowned Miss Sully Olivo as the new Miss DTC for 2014-2015 during its annual Coronation ceremony.
The document provides an update from the Lambton College Alumni Association. It welcomes new students and wishes final year students luck. It thanks Rob Harwood for his contributions to the Board of Directors and wishes him luck. It discusses the successful 10th annual golf tournament and 2nd annual cruise event. Plans are mentioned for another Red Wings hockey game. Thanks are given to Johnson Insurance for their financial support. Alumni are reminded that the association provides a social network for life.
Seabird College offers a wide variety of Trades Programs. We partner with neighboring institutions to bring programs to the community. To learn more about us, check us out on Facebook, drop by our office or call us at 604-796-6839.
All students are welcome to attend Seabird College.
This 3-sentence summary provides an overview of the key points from the document:
The document discusses how the province of British Columbia has continued to be a leader in skilled trades and workplace safety. It highlights the commitment of the Native Education College (NLC) to delivering high-quality trades and apprenticeship training. The document also promotes several upcoming projects and initiatives related to liquefied natural gas (LNG), apprenticeships, and workplace safety in British Columbia.
This document is a newsletter from Solomon Water that provides information on the organization's activities and operations. It discusses setting up a SCADA system to monitor water infrastructure, beginning a performance management training program for team leaders and supervisors, and defining the characteristics of charismatic leadership.
Post Event Communication to all DENTSPLY Canada 2014 - For Corporate Web Site...Sofia Kholmogorova
Kellyana Quattrini from the University of Saskatchewan won first place in the 2014 CDA/DENTSPLY Student Clinician Research Program (SCADA) competition for her research titled "A Novel Mercury-Free Restorative Material". Tobias Meiszinger from McGill University won second place for his research titled "The Place of Special Care Dentistry Training in Undergraduate Dental Studies". A total of 11 students from Canadian dental schools presented their research and were recognized at the awards reception.
The Career Services Advisory Board held its 2010 meeting to discuss goals and initiatives. Key topics included an overview of Career Services' activities in 2009-2010, including new programs and outreach efforts. Statistics on placement rates by degree, industry, and location were also presented. The meeting featured presentations from the Provost and an ArcelorMittal representative. On the second day, the President wrapped up the discussion. Career Services outlined strategic goals for 2010-2011 focused on student employment, employer outreach, online career tools, and pre-college programming.
The Central Student Government at the University of Michigan released its 2012-2013 Annual Report. The report outlines the accomplishments of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of CSG over the past year. Key initiatives included improving the campus experience for students, promoting entrepreneurship, reforming CSG, making U-M more inclusive, supporting graduate students, uniting student governments, and focusing on sustainability, social justice, and campus-wide events. The Executive Branch report provides details on over 30 projects and accomplishments across various policy areas.
The finance department of the Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) earned its 28th consecutive award for financial reporting excellence. Summer internships at CCWA are underway for four local students studying fields related to water services. CCWA recognizes and honors its employees currently serving in the U.S. military, including several family members of CCWA employees, as the organization celebrates Independence Day.
The document summarizes a presentation about Career Challenge Day (CCD), a program launched in six local high schools. It provides background on the region's declining population and industry sectors. It describes how CCD evolved from an initial proposal to connect students with career mentors and opportunities. Data is presented on college students declaring undecided majors. The presentation outlines CCD's goals and activities of having students work with mentors and meet employers and alumni. Student and counselor experiences with CCD are shared. Best practices emphasized collaborating across departments and leveraging all available resources.
The newsletter provides updates from various departments at Chico Newsletter. It discusses both positive and negative events from the past month. On the negative side, there were two injuries ending an 11-month streak of no injuries. Construction on a new gate is taking longer than expected. However, maintenance passed a CHP inspection with high scores and was designated an "Excellence Center". The newsletter provides birthday and anniversary announcements for employees and reminds about proper radio communication procedures. It congratulates maintenance for their work and a perfect CHP audit. The safety manager's message discusses following distance and no clip month incentives.
This document provides an agenda and materials for an employee engagement event. The event includes presentations on topics like the business case for employee engagement, engaging leadership perspectives, and how engagement impacts customer satisfaction. There are also sessions for networking, group discussions, and breaks. The goal of the event is to promote employee engagement through sharing knowledge and experiences.
H20 Caribbean Water Operators Magazine - 3rd Edition June 2017 CAWASA
www.cawasa.org Welcome to the third issue of our
H2Operator– Caribbean Magazine and to our
5th Caribbean Water Operators’ Conference.
Every two years we bring our water
operators together to facilitate the exchange
of knowhow, ideas, information, and enhance
their skill sets, with the ultimate objective of
translating these into improved performance
of our water utilities.
This document discusses strategic sustainability and how to make it happen for businesses. It provides examples of companies that have implemented sustainability strategies like reducing their environmental impact and carbon emissions. These include Suncor investing in wind farms, RBC's water preservation project, and precision agriculture. The document also discusses issues like supply chain management, human rights, and employee relations. It notes that sustainable development is integral to business. Finally, it provides tips on selling sustainability within an organization by understanding stakeholders, common concerns, and benefits.
The newsletter provides updates on various ODOT District 2 activities, including:
- Promoting safety messaging to drivers, especially in work zones.
- Implementing a new behavior-based safety program.
- Previewing the large construction season, with nearly $450M in projects.
- Announcing funding approval for preliminary engineering of two new I-475 interchanges.
- Discussing salt procurement strategies due to high prices and a focus on smart salt methods.
- Highlighting several ODOT employees who coach local youth sports teams.
- Thanking the community for support of their annual Santa project.
- Recognizing new hires and promotions within the district.
The CCWA Environmental Compliance Section received the 2014 Georgia F.O.G. Alliance Program of the Year Award for its excellent fats, oils and grease management program. The section, known as the 'grease police', inspects grease interceptors at local restaurants to prevent FOG from entering the wastewater system. CCWA received high marks for certifying its FOG personnel, identifying FOG issues, and teamwork between employees. This is not the first time CCWA has received this honor.
The document provides an overview of events and accomplishments from the Spring 2015 semester at the Reginald F. Lewis College of Business at Virginia State University. It discusses student participation in internships, community service projects, and networking events. It also highlights the women's basketball team winning the CIAA championship, the opening of new centers and labs, and graduation of the class of 2015. The summary concludes with students and faculty appearing in new commercials for the university.
DTC had a successful SACSCOC onsite review visit with no negative findings. The college received a $1.2 million cybersecurity grant and will offer new cybersecurity curriculum and certificates. DTC crowned Miss Sully Olivo as the new Miss DTC for 2014-2015 during its annual Coronation ceremony.
The document provides an update from the Lambton College Alumni Association. It welcomes new students and wishes final year students luck. It thanks Rob Harwood for his contributions to the Board of Directors and wishes him luck. It discusses the successful 10th annual golf tournament and 2nd annual cruise event. Plans are mentioned for another Red Wings hockey game. Thanks are given to Johnson Insurance for their financial support. Alumni are reminded that the association provides a social network for life.
Seabird College offers a wide variety of Trades Programs. We partner with neighboring institutions to bring programs to the community. To learn more about us, check us out on Facebook, drop by our office or call us at 604-796-6839.
All students are welcome to attend Seabird College.
This 3-sentence summary provides an overview of the key points from the document:
The document discusses how the province of British Columbia has continued to be a leader in skilled trades and workplace safety. It highlights the commitment of the Native Education College (NLC) to delivering high-quality trades and apprenticeship training. The document also promotes several upcoming projects and initiatives related to liquefied natural gas (LNG), apprenticeships, and workplace safety in British Columbia.
This document is a newsletter from Solomon Water that provides information on the organization's activities and operations. It discusses setting up a SCADA system to monitor water infrastructure, beginning a performance management training program for team leaders and supervisors, and defining the characteristics of charismatic leadership.
Post Event Communication to all DENTSPLY Canada 2014 - For Corporate Web Site...Sofia Kholmogorova
Kellyana Quattrini from the University of Saskatchewan won first place in the 2014 CDA/DENTSPLY Student Clinician Research Program (SCADA) competition for her research titled "A Novel Mercury-Free Restorative Material". Tobias Meiszinger from McGill University won second place for his research titled "The Place of Special Care Dentistry Training in Undergraduate Dental Studies". A total of 11 students from Canadian dental schools presented their research and were recognized at the awards reception.
The Career Services Advisory Board held its 2010 meeting to discuss goals and initiatives. Key topics included an overview of Career Services' activities in 2009-2010, including new programs and outreach efforts. Statistics on placement rates by degree, industry, and location were also presented. The meeting featured presentations from the Provost and an ArcelorMittal representative. On the second day, the President wrapped up the discussion. Career Services outlined strategic goals for 2010-2011 focused on student employment, employer outreach, online career tools, and pre-college programming.
The Central Student Government at the University of Michigan released its 2012-2013 Annual Report. The report outlines the accomplishments of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of CSG over the past year. Key initiatives included improving the campus experience for students, promoting entrepreneurship, reforming CSG, making U-M more inclusive, supporting graduate students, uniting student governments, and focusing on sustainability, social justice, and campus-wide events. The Executive Branch report provides details on over 30 projects and accomplishments across various policy areas.
The finance department of the Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) earned its 28th consecutive award for financial reporting excellence. Summer internships at CCWA are underway for four local students studying fields related to water services. CCWA recognizes and honors its employees currently serving in the U.S. military, including several family members of CCWA employees, as the organization celebrates Independence Day.
The document summarizes a presentation about Career Challenge Day (CCD), a program launched in six local high schools. It provides background on the region's declining population and industry sectors. It describes how CCD evolved from an initial proposal to connect students with career mentors and opportunities. Data is presented on college students declaring undecided majors. The presentation outlines CCD's goals and activities of having students work with mentors and meet employers and alumni. Student and counselor experiences with CCD are shared. Best practices emphasized collaborating across departments and leveraging all available resources.
The newsletter provides updates from various departments at Chico Newsletter. It discusses both positive and negative events from the past month. On the negative side, there were two injuries ending an 11-month streak of no injuries. Construction on a new gate is taking longer than expected. However, maintenance passed a CHP inspection with high scores and was designated an "Excellence Center". The newsletter provides birthday and anniversary announcements for employees and reminds about proper radio communication procedures. It congratulates maintenance for their work and a perfect CHP audit. The safety manager's message discusses following distance and no clip month incentives.
This document provides an agenda and materials for an employee engagement event. The event includes presentations on topics like the business case for employee engagement, engaging leadership perspectives, and how engagement impacts customer satisfaction. There are also sessions for networking, group discussions, and breaks. The goal of the event is to promote employee engagement through sharing knowledge and experiences.
H20 Caribbean Water Operators Magazine - 3rd Edition June 2017 CAWASA
www.cawasa.org Welcome to the third issue of our
H2Operator– Caribbean Magazine and to our
5th Caribbean Water Operators’ Conference.
Every two years we bring our water
operators together to facilitate the exchange
of knowhow, ideas, information, and enhance
their skill sets, with the ultimate objective of
translating these into improved performance
of our water utilities.
This document discusses strategic sustainability and how to make it happen for businesses. It provides examples of companies that have implemented sustainability strategies like reducing their environmental impact and carbon emissions. These include Suncor investing in wind farms, RBC's water preservation project, and precision agriculture. The document also discusses issues like supply chain management, human rights, and employee relations. It notes that sustainable development is integral to business. Finally, it provides tips on selling sustainability within an organization by understanding stakeholders, common concerns, and benefits.
The newsletter provides updates on various ODOT District 2 activities, including:
- Promoting safety messaging to drivers, especially in work zones.
- Implementing a new behavior-based safety program.
- Previewing the large construction season, with nearly $450M in projects.
- Announcing funding approval for preliminary engineering of two new I-475 interchanges.
- Discussing salt procurement strategies due to high prices and a focus on smart salt methods.
- Highlighting several ODOT employees who coach local youth sports teams.
- Thanking the community for support of their annual Santa project.
- Recognizing new hires and promotions within the district.
1. The Water Connection
News for Clayton County Water Authority Employees & Retirees
January 2015
For Plant Services Staff, It is Safety First
G
eneral Services’ Plant Services staff knows that it is Safety First at CCWA. The repair and replacement of plant
equipment in both water production and water reclamation is a daily order for the crews.
According to Plant Services Supervisor
Brent Taylor, the Plant Services staff strives to
maintain CCWA’s plants and facilities in top working
condition by following three simple rules:
First and foremost, work safely. Always wear
your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
because it may save your life.
Work efficiently. Get in, get the job done, and
move on to the next one because it’s right around
the corner.
Work smart. Always plan through the job
before you even start. Allow for contingencies
and always plan to work safely and efficiently.
The dangers of their job include confined space entry,
high-voltage shock, mechanical entanglements, fall
hazards, crushing hazards and machinery opera-
tion. “While the work varies each day, we are exposed to
almost every potential hazard at any given time,” adds
Brent.
A good example of the type of work they perform is
the recent replacement of the primary fan at Pelletizing (as shown in the photos below).
Staff had to secure the 30' of discharge pipe above the old fan, break loose and remove the old fan and housing, install
the new fan assembly, and secure everything back.
“While it is not overly complicated, it is dangerous since this fan pulls the finished pellets from the dryer drum into the
final process, says Brent.
“It is our duty to watch out for the crew member next to us and to make sure that everyone complies with CCWA policies
and all PPE requirements,” he adds. We all want to be able to go home at the end of the day.”
Shown above, front row: Brent Taylor, Mike Harp,
Bob Martin, Rob Rhew and Beau Jackson.
Back row: Donyel Patton, Jimmy Brown, Joe Barnett,
Cody Davidson, Ron Haney, Denver Huey, Victor Bros,
Doug Thomas and Justin Tucker.
2. 2
MLK Holiday
All CCWA Offices
will be closed on
Monday, January 19
in observance of
Martin Luther King Day
Hicks Water Production Plant
Supervisor Jeff Smith and his
new bride Wanda were married
on November 27, 2014.
Just Married
Graduates of the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP)
Leadership Academy Level 2 were invited to a “ Breakfast of Champions”
by General Manager Mike Thomas on December 16 to recognize their significant
achievement.
The six graduates included: Assistant General Manager Bernard Franks,
Water Production Manager Kendra Stanciel, Water Reclamation Lab Coordinator
Jennifer Brandon, D&C Foreman Joey Martin, Stormwater Foreman
Marcus McLester and J.W. Smith Plant Supervisor John Patterson.
While in the intensive 50-hour program participants focused on key topics related
to the water industry: business ethics, utility finance and governmental relation-
ships, as well as strengthening interpersonal relationships. During the breakfast,
Mr. Thomas acknowledged their individual commitment to completing the
program and outstanding effort to develop strong leadership skills.
Shown above, left to right: Assistant General Manager Jim Poff, Mike Thomas,
Marcus McLester, Kendra Stanciel, John Patterson, Jennifer Brandon, Bernard
Franks, Joey Martin and HR Director Ed Durham.
Marcus McLester commented, “ I enjoyed the networking with other
utilities. Also, I was able to learn about my leadership and decision making
style”.
John Patterson said, “ I personally enjoyed the session, Professional
Perspectives: Utilities, Consultants, Contractors and the Environmental
Community which, too me, was an executive summary of what we really
need to know about water utilities. I also learned that there is plenty of room
and opportunity for me to grow as a leader.”
GAWP Leadership Academy Offers Unique
Professional Development Opportunities
There are two levels of scholarship. Both levels include six half-day sessions
taught by leaders in the water industry. Participants broaden their understand-
ing of the industry as well as learning about current and future water issues.
The classes also provide an opportunity to network with fellow professionals.
*Supervisors interested in attending the 2015 program can check out the pro-
gram on the GAWP website http://www.gawp.org/. Contact Pat Heinzerling for
a CCWA application.
Celebrating GAWP Leadership Academy
Graduates
Our Condolences
Please keep the following
employees and their families in
your thoughts and prayers:
Kevin Osbey (Stormwater) on
the loss of his wife, Ms. Benita
Robinson Osbey, who passed
away on December 3, 2014.
CCWA Retiree Vian Washington
passed away on December 4,
2014.
Rodney Riley (Hooper Plant) on
the loss of his mother, Ms. Nancy
Riley, who passed away on
December 14, 2014.
Ebony Poke (Customer Service)
on the loss of her grandfather, Mr.
Roy Roberts, who passed away
on December 14, 2014.
CCWA Retiree Dennis Clements
passed away on December 19,
2014.
Keith Lowery (Hooper Plant) on
the loss of his grandfather, Mr.
William Glisson, who passed
away on December 26, 2014.
3. 3
Jimmy Brown
Celebrates
15 Years of Service
D&C Backflow Technician
Jimmy Brown celebrated
15 years of service with CCWA
on December 20, 2014.
Jimmy is shown above with
General Manager Mike Thomas,
Assistant General Manager
Bernard Franks and
D&C Manager Jeff Jones.
Jennifer Brandon
Celebrates
15 Years of Service
Water Reclamation
Environmental Compliance
Coordinator Jennifer Brandon
celebrated 15 years of service with
CCWA on December 20, 2014.
Jennifer is shown above with
General Manager Mike Thomas,
Water Reclamation Manager
Chris Hamilton and Assistant
General Manager Bernard Franks.
From General Manager Mike Thomas
Water Reclamation’s Environmental Compliance staff of Jim Powell, Troy Usry
and Jennifer Brandon won the Georgia F.O.G. Alliance’s F.O.G. Program of the
Year Award. They scored a 99.2 out of 100!
Congratulations to Donny and Angie Bennett (Finance) on their son Chad
Bennett. Chad graduated on December 13, 2014 from Southern Polytechnic
State University with a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering.
Warehouse Manager Mandy Lindow received her Bachelors of Business
Administration (BBA) in Managerial Science from Georgia State University on
December 17, 2014. “We are all so very proud for her and to have her in the
General Services department,” says General Services Manager Marshall
Maddox.
A customer sent a thank you card to Executive Coordinator Cary Santoyo
thanking Cary for her recent assistance and the rest of the CCWA staff, “A special
word of thanks to all of you who work so hard to help us have good water
services!”
It’s hard to believe that another year has passed and we have reached the middle
of another decade – makes me feel old! I want you to
know that with each year of service here at CCWA that I
come to appreciate our people more and more.
This year as part of our General Manager tour, I was able
to reflect on some of the history of CCWA and the people
who have served our organization and community for so
many years. I was surprised to learn that we have 45
current employees who have served at CCWA for over 25
years! What a wealth of knowledge and experience they provide. We also have
a lot of people who are new to CCWA who have brought great enthusiasm, expe-
rience and new ideas to our organization.
One thing that is consistent with our world and industry today is that it is constant-
ly changing. One area we have seen a lot of change is with our Management
Team. Half of our 16 member team are new this year. Although they are all still
learning some of their new responsibilities, I am excited about our team and the
potential they have to re-energize the organization and keep us on top of our
game.
This year also marks the 60th
anniversary of the creation of the Clayton County
Water Authority. A review of our history shows that we have always been an
innovative, award winning, professional organization.
I look forward to a new chapter in our history as we work hard on rebuilding our
pipeline assets, improving our product – quality water, and continuing to be an
innovative leader in our industry.
4. 4
~ New Hires ~
Steven Silver
SCADA Administrator
Hire Date: 11/24/2014
Cody George
Utility Service
Mechanic
Hire Date: 12/15/2014
Les Rogers
Stormwater Mechanic
Hire Date:12/15/2014
Arlando Jester
Stormwater
Mechanic
Hire Date: 12/16/2014
Joel Soriano
Desktop Technician
Hire Date: 12/29/2014
CCWA’s Distribution & Conveyance staff has an impressive number of state
licensed Distribution and Collections Operators with more than 78 holding a state
license.
This accomplishment is the result of a collaborative approach that started back
in 2002 when there were approximately six (6) licensed staff and most staff taking
the exams were having trouble passing.
A round table meeting discussing the difficulty in passing these exams revealed it
was not the material covered as the staff were very knowledgeable. Instead, the
problem involved the actual process of taking the exam. It was decided that a
class focusing on how to take the exam and build confidence with class
participation would be the best way to empower employees.
In-house training classes spearheaded by Compliance Specialist Charles Ecton
started that year on a voluntary basis. The first round of students passed the
exam and used exit poll discussions to help the next round of student’s better
study for the exam.
Test-taking methods and round table discussions became a key focus for the
study classes. Each class helped the next group prepare for the test.
Over the years, students from various departments including Stormwater,
General Services, as well as D&C, have successfully passed the exams.
To date more than 60 employees have been through the class with a passing rate
of 98%. Some recent class members who passed the exams include: Al Loftis,
Martin Green, Reginald Jester and Torrey Mund.
This collaborative approach to improving test taking skills is another example of
CCWA employees taking initiative and raising the bar a little higher.
~ Transfer ~
Jeremy Storm
Backflow Technician
D&C’s Collaborative Approach
Proves Successful
Supervisors
1/6/15 The Principles of Genuine Leadership (new supervisors)
1/21/15 Managing Violence/Harassment & Inclusion at Work (new supervisors)
1/28/15 The Genuine Leadership program: Correcting Performance Problems
All employees
1/13/15 PowerPoint Skills - Level 1
1/22/15 Interviewing with Confidence – Part 1
For additional information about these classes, check the training catalog
posted in your department or look on SharePoint.
January 2015 Training Classes Congratulations to the
following winners from our
December drawing:
Mike Crabtree (Water Rec.)
Gene Beaber (D&C)
Japelyn Wilson (Meter Services)
Don Huie (D&C)
Cody George (D&C)
D&C’s State Licensed Operators
5. 5
Leaders Fare Better By Thinking Together
By The John Maxwell Company
He that is taught only by himself has a fool for a master.
~ Ben Johnson
He who builds to every man’s advice will have a crooked house.
~ Danish Proverb
The twin dangers for a leader are to refuse advice from anyone or to take advice from everyone. Smart leaders navigate
between these two extremes, selectively choosing people from whom to seek input and counsel. The success of a
leader depends on the quality of questions she asks and the caliber of person to whom she asks them.
Young leaders often believe they need to have all the answers. No matter how far out of their expertise a matter may
fall, they feel obligated to supply an answer in order to validate their position of authority. However, the “fake it ‘til you
make it” approach to leadership seldom works. When you’re ignorant about something, you eventually won’t fake it well
and others will be able to tell you’re a phony.
A leader’s job is not to know everything but to attract people who know things that he or she does not. Great thinkers do
not birth brilliant ideas in isolation. Rather, they form their thoughts through interaction and communication with others.
Shared thinking matures the mind by allowing people to access experiences and perspectives that they do not personal-
ly possess. As people bounce ideas off one another, they inspire a higher level of thought than is possible through solo
thinking.
Shared thinking is faster than solo thinking. When we try to find the way alone, we fail to recognize dead-ends, and we
take unnecessary detours. Relying on our own wisdom, we suffer delays that could easily be avoided by simply inquiring
into the experiences of others instead of slogging down the slow road of trial-and-error by our-
selves.
Shared thinking is more innovative than solo thinking. We tend to think of great thinkers and inventors as soloists, but
the truth is that the greatest innovative thinking doesn’t occur in a vacuum. Innovation results from collaboration. At the
beginning, no idea is great. A great idea results from the synergetic interactions of several good ideas. Shared thinking
returns greater value than solo thinking. Not only does shared thinking generate stronger solutions and better strategies,
it’s personally rewarding as well. The higher you go up in leadership, the more you realize that true significance and suc-
cess are found by setting aside personal ambition for the sake of a common vision
http://www.johnmaxwell.com/blog/leaders-fare-better-by-thinking-together
Required Wellness Points
This is a reminder that employees are required to earn four (4) wellness points before
February 28, 2015 in order to stay in the least expensive health plan. If you do not have
your points and submit your documentation to HR before this time, you will pay the
standard rate for health insurance next year. The current cost for the Standard Plan is
an additional $600/year which may increase next year.
As a reminder, please track all of your points on the CCWA Certification form. Forms are
available in HR. Submit your completed form once you have accumulated all of your points
– but before February 28, 2015. If you need to know how many points you have, contact
Michelle Mirzaiee or any other member of HR. If you were hired after May 1, 2014 you do
not have to meet this requirement this year. Please contact Michelle in HR if you have any
questions.
6. 6
YOS
Randy Shreiner 1/1 15
Kenny Stallworth 1/2 7
Joe Woodall 1/2 5
Dave Shope 1/3 9
Daniel Hudgins 1/4 16
Leslie Fitzgerald 1/5 6
Nickey Cooper 1/8 8
Lesley Rathburn 1/8 8
Scott Mask 1/12 6
Abbey Villegas 1/12 6
Tim Daniel 1/13 18
Andy Eason 1/13 11
Crystal Dodson 1/17 9
Karen Riser 1/20 17
Miller Jordan 1/22 13
Elease Lucas 1/22 8
Brent Taylor 1/22 8
Scott Whitlock 1/22 19
Christy Kiblinger 1/23 3
Tony Head 1/26 28
Tracee Monroe 1/27 1
Brien Still 1/27 1
Lewis Hale Jr. 1/29 8
Mike Harp 1/29 8
Josh Wood 1/30 5
Warren Houston 1/1
Jay Perkins 1/1
Stephen Gibbs 1/4
Lewis Hale Jr. 1/5
Larry Luttrell 1/5
John Landers 1/6
Chris Camp 1/7
Dennis Ward 1/7
Walter Barber 1/8
Orlando Ward 1/10
Jeff Brandon 1/14
Linda Allen 1/15
Mike Sneed 1/15
Chris Hamilton 1/16
Terry Dorris 1/17
Pat Hensler 1/18
Diane Ford 1/20
Donyel Patton 1/20
Gene Beaber 1/24
Crystal Dodson 1/24
Fred DeHer 1/26
Jeff Batchelor 1/30
Lynn Brooks 1/30
Doug Thomas 1/30
Mark Cochran 1/31
CCWA’s 2015 Observed Holidays
New Year’s Day Thursday, January 1, 2015
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 19, 2015
Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 2015
Independence Day Friday, July 3, 2015
Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2015
Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26, 2015 and
Friday, November 27, 2015
Christmas Thursday, December 24, 2015 and
Friday, December 25, 2015
New Year’s Day Friday, January 1, 2016
Happy New Year!
Training and Development has completed giving all managers,
supervisors and foreman rights to assign Company College courses to
their employees, as well as run reports on their progress. Company
College has over 2,500 courses.
This is a great way for you to assist in the development of your
employees. If you need any assistance with this new feature please
contact amort@ccwa.us or x5720.
Company College Update