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Mission Description  The Distribution Committee structures its activities with regard to repair and maintenance of water distribution systems including but not limited to water mains, valves, services, hydrants, materials, and equipment in the pursuit of providing quality and sufficient water to the communities served. The Committee provides networking opportunities for all WWA members to advance their knowledge and experiences in maintaining distribution systems and provides educational opportunity for Distribution Employees. 2007-2008 Goals 1)   Continue networking committee meetings by rotating host utility for meeting locations and encouraging additional new members. 2)   Provide Distribution related educational opportunities throughout the State by conducting the 7th Annual Distribution Conference, March 12 & 13, 2008. Provide section with successful financial performance of the conference. 3)   Provide employee exchange opportunities as new technologies and/or processes are present. 4)   Provide assistance for Distribution related topics for inclusion in the CLEAR program and  WWA Annual Meeting.

2008 Meter Madness Competition Page Minutes of May 20th Committee Meeting 2008 Distribution Conference Brochure Activities Planned 1)     Conduct at least quarterly Committee Meetings to discuss Distribution Training needs for the Section and Utility employees at large. Discuss existing practices and new developments in work methods, materials and equipment. 2)   Develop, plan and coordinate the details of the 2008 Distribution Conference with the WWA Chair and WWA Education Committee. 3)      The Committee Chair will: ·         Submit Newsletters articles by designated due dates. ·         Provide Committee minutes and updated Committee roster to WWA Central Office and update the WWA Website. ·         Provide Annual Activities report to the Secretary / Treasures 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting. ·         Attend one WWA Board Meeting in 2008 4)   Provide relevant topics and assist with qualified speakers to be considered for the 2008 Annual Meeting Technical Program agenda. 5)   Have some fun!   2007- 2008 Calendar Dec 4, 2007     Committee Meeting at Milwaukee Water Works Jan 2008          2008 WWA Distribution Conference Brochure is completed and mailed                        Presenters and Vendors confirmed Feb 2008         Distribution Committee Meeting TBA Final conference arrangements, Confirming letters to presenters Mar 12 & 13     WWA 2008 Distribution Conference in Oshkosh and Wisconsin Dells 22 May 2008         Distribution Committee Meeting TBA                        Review Distribution Conference                        Begin Planning for 2009 WWA Distribution Conference Aug 2008         Distribution Committee Meeting TBA Sep 2008         WWA Annual Meeting Oct 2008         Distribution Committee Meeting TBA     Dec 2008        Distribution Committee Meeting TBA

Committee Members

2008 Committee Roster Distribution Committee Wisconsin Water Association Name Address Contact Information Laura Daniels, Chair Administration and Projects Manager Milwaukee Water Works 841 North Broadway Room 409 Milwaukee, WI  53202 Telephone: 414-286-2802 Cell: 414-708-3084 Fax: 414-286-2672 ldanie@mpw.net Paul Pavlik, Vice‑Chair Distribution Manager Green Bay Water Utility PO Box 1210 Green Bay, WI  54301-1210 Telephone: 920-448-3480 Fax: 920-448-3486 PaulPa@ci.green-bay.wi.us Dave Goldapp Water Distribution Operations Manager Milwaukee Water Works 3801 West Lincoln Ave Milwaukee, WI 53215 Telephone: 414-286-5983 Fax: 414-286-8888 dgolda@mpw.net Ted Ramos Construction Supervisor Water Utility Racine Water & Wastewater Utilities 227 City Hall Annex Racine, WI  53403 Telephone: 262-636-9531 Fax: 262-636-9542 lil.ted@ameritech.net James Wolf, Ex Officio Retired Water Distribution Superintendent Oshkosh 5895 Helm Road Winneconne, WI  54986 Telephone: 920-582-7133 (home) Cell: 920-379-3500 jameswolfwatermaster@Yahoo.com Tom Nejedlo Project Manager Earth Tech 1020 N Broadway, Suite 400 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Telephone: 414-225-5114 Fax: 414-225-5111 Tom.nejedlo@earthtech.com Jeffrey Fischer Owner Fischer, Harris & Associates 2715 Meadow Drive St. Charles, IL 60175 Telephone: 800-224-7579 Fax: 800-796-9357 Fhaa_Jeff@hotmail.com Roger Field Director of Water Distribution & Sewer Collection Kenosha Water Utility 4401 Green Bay Road Kenosha, WI 53144 Telephone: 262-653-4306       262-945-5030 Fax: 262-653-4303 roger.field@kenoshawater.org Mike Pederson Water Distribution Supervisor La Crosse Water Utility 400 La Crosse Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Telephone: 608-789-7384 Fax: 608-789-7396 pedersonm@cityoflacrosse.org Tom Krause Engineering Technician Waukesha Water Utility 115 Delafield Street Waukesha, WI  53188 Telephone: 262-521-5272 Ext. 534 Fax: 262-521-5265 tkrause@waukesha-water.com Gary Budysz MPU Water Production Superintendent & Meter Shop Foreman Manitowoc Public Utilities 1303 South 8th Street PO Box 1090 Manitowoc, WI 54221-1090 Telephone: 920-683-4610 Fax: 920-683-4662 gbudysz@mpu.org Fred Fairbanks Distribution Manager Oak Creek Water & Sewer 170 Drexel Avenue Oak Creek, WI 53154 Telephone: 414-570-8210 Fax: 414-570-8215 ffairbanks@water.oak-creek.wi.us Dan Rodefeld Distribution Manager Madison Water Utility 110 South Paterson Street Madison, WI 53703 Telephone: Fax: drodefeld@ci.madison.wi.us Jack Reichenberger Superintendent Oshkosh Water Utility 757 West 3rd Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54902 Telephone: 920-232-5330 Fax: 920-232-5335 jreichenberger@ci.oshkosh.wi.us Bob Thompson Assistant Superintendent Wausau Water Works 407 Grant Street Wausau, WI 54403-4783 Telephone: 715-261-7262 Fax: 715-261-7267 Robert.Thompson@mail.ci.wausau.wi.us Keith Donner Director of Public Works Village of Weston 5500 Schofield Ave. Weston, WI 54476 Telephone: 715-241-2610 Fax: 715-359-6117 kdonner@westonwisconsin.org Robert Michaelson, P.E. Water Systems Manager Manitowoc Public Utilities 1303 South 8th Street PO Box 1090 Manitowoc, WI 54221-1090 Telephone: 920-686-4354 Fax: 920-686-4376 rmichaelson@mpu.org

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