WEFTEC is just around the corner in New Orleans, La. The following WEFTEC events may be of interest as you plan out your conference must attend time.
FRIDAY, OCT. 4
Water Palooza
St. Mary’s Academy
Friday, Oct. 4 from 8:00am - 4:00pm
(6905 Chef Menteur Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70126). Please email Ama Richardson by 8/30 to volunteer.
WEF Staff: Ama Richardson
SATURDAY, OCT. 5
WEF Service Project – "Maryites Are Stormwater SMArt"
St. Mary’s Academy
Saturday, Oct. 5, from 8:00am – 4:00pm
(6905 Chef Menteur Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70126)
WEF Staff: Ama Richardson
Registered volunteers should report to the transportation area by 8:00 AM. Buses to the project site depart from/return to the Breezeway/side drive at the Hilton Riverside Hotel; please meet here starting at 8:00 AM. Buses will return from the site to the Hilton Riverside by 4:15 PM at the latest. For those going to Jammin’4 Water, coordinate independent rides/carpool.
House of Delegates Breakfast, Networking, & Ice-breaker Activity - (by invitation only)
Hilton Riverside, Grand Ballroom Suite C - 1st Floor
8:00 – 9:00 am
WEF Staff: Kelsey Hurst manages all HOD events
House of Delegates Meeting
Hilton Riverside, Grand Ballroom Suites AB, 1st Floor
9:10 am – 12:00 pm
House of Delegates Luncheon - (by invitation only)
Hilton Riverside, Grand Ballroom Suites AB, 1st Floor
12:00 – 1:00 pm
House of Delegates Workgroup Breakout A - (by invitation only)
Hilton Riverside, Grand Salon Suite A, Section 3, 1st Floor
1:30 – 2:45 pm
House of Delegates Workgroup Breakout B - (by invitation only)
Hilton Riverside, Grand Salon, Suite A, Section 6, 1st Floor
1:30 – 2:45 pm
House of Delegates Workgroup Breakout C - (by invitation only)
Hilton Riverside, Grand Salon Suite B, Section 7, 1st Floor
1:30 – 2:45 pm
Hands on New Orleans – Laundry Kit Building Activity
Hilton Riverside, Chemin Royale Foyer
2:00 – 5:00 pm
WEF Leaders Reception (private by invitation)
Hilton Riverside, Mark Twain Courtyard
6:00 – 7:30 pm
SUNDAY, OCT. 6
Student Design Competition – Wastewater Division
New Orleans Convention Center, Rooms 271, 272, 273
8:00 am – 3:15 pm
WEF Staff: Brad Lovett
Student Design Competition – Water Environment Division
New Orleans Convention Center, Rooms 275, 276, 277
8:00 am – 2:45 pm
WEF Staff: Brad Lovett
MA Leaders Forum
Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H5P8Y5D
Hilton Riverside, Grand Ballroom Suite C, 1st Floor
9:00 – 11:00 am
House of Delegates and Community Leadership Council Joint Activity - (by invitation only)
Hilton Riverside, Grand Ballroom Suites AB- 1st floor
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
WEF Staff: Kelsey Hurst and Aisha Morrow
Hands on New Orleans – Community Give Back Program
Hilton New Orleans Riverside – Chemin Royale Foyer
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Government Affairs Community Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Focus Group
New Orleans Convention Center, Rooms 281 & 282
3:00 – 5:00 pm
WEF Staff: Steve Dye and Amy Kathman
Operations Challenge
New Orleans Convention Center, Booth 8039, Hall I1
11:30 am – 4:30 pm
WEF Staff: Steve Harrison and Jessica Rozek
WEFMAX Committee Meeting
Hilton Riverside, Fulton, 3rd Floor
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Student Design Competition: Process Challenge
New Orleans Convention Center, Rooms 278, 279, 280
3:15 – 4:45 pm
WEF Staff: Brad Lovett
Student Design Competition Team Photos and Awards Reception
New Orleans Convention Center, Rooms 271, 272, 273
4:45 – 6:15 pm
WEF Staff: Brad Lovett
MONDAY, OCT. 7
Opening General Session
New Orleans Convention Center, Great Hall A & B
8:30 – 9:30 am
Operations Challenge Process Control Event
New Orleans Convention Center, Booth 8839, Hall I2
9:30 – 10:30 am
WEF Staff: Steve Harrison and Jessica Rozek
WEFTEC 101: First Time Orientation
New Orleans Convention Center, Great Hall A&B
10:00 – 10:30 am
Student Chapter Meeting
New Orleans Convention Center, Rooms 217, 218, 219
10:00 – 11:00 am
WEF Staff: Brad Lovett
Students and Young Professionals Community Meeting
New Orleans Convention Center, Rooms 217, 218, 219
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
WEF Staff: Ama Richardson and Brad Lovett
Operations Challenge Laboratory Event
New Orleans Convention Center, Booth 8039, Hall I1
10:30 am – 4:30 pm
WEF Staff: Steve Harrison and Jessica Rozek
Member Association Staff Meeting (by private invite)
New Orleans Convention Center, Rooms 225-226
10:00 am – 12:00 pm (by invitation only)
Member Association Staff Luncheon (by invitation only)
New Orleans Convention Center, Room 227
12:15 – 2:00 pm (by invitation only)
Career Fair for Students and Young Professionals
New Orleans Convention Center, Booth 151, Hall B1
1:00 – 4:00 pm
WEF Staff: Brad Lovett
Operations Challenge Laboratory Event
New Orleans Convention Center, Booth 8039, Hall I1
10:30 am – 4:30 pm
*WEF Staff Steve Harrison and Jessica Rozek
Member Association Staff Meeting (by private invite)
New Orleans Convention Center, Rooms 225-226
10:00 am – 12:00 pm (by invitation only)
Member Association Staff Luncheon (by invitation only)
New Orleans Convention Center, Room 227
12:15 – 2:00 pm (by invitation only)
Career Fair for Students and Young Professionals
New Orleans Convention Center, Booth 151, Hall B1
1:00 – 4:00 pm
*WEF Staff Brad Lovett
Students and Young Professionals Community Mentorship Program (private)
New Orleans Convention Center, Room 224
3:00 – 4:00 pm
* WEF Staff: Ama Richardson
Canadian Affairs Council Meeting (by invitation only)
New Orleans Convention Center, Rooms 225-226
2:30 – 4:00 pm
* WEF Staff: Ama Richardson
WEF Awards and Presidential Celebration Blue Carpet Reception
New Orleans Convention Center, Great Hall Foyer
4:00 – 4:45 pm
*WEF Staff Rebecca Culhane
WEF Awards and Presidential Celebration Ceremony
New Orleans Convention Center, Great Hall A & B
5:00 – 5:45 pm
*WEF Staff Rebecca Culhane
TUESDAY, OCT. 8
Operations Challenge Collections, Safety, and Vaughan Maintenance Events
New Orleans Convention Center, Booth 8039, Hall I1
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
*WEF Staff Steve Harrison and Jessica Rozek
TUESDAY, OCT. 8
WEF Member Mixer
New Orleans Convention Center, Rooms 276
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
*WEF Staff: Spencer Brignac
Operations Challenge Awards Reception
Hilton Riverside, Grand Ballroom Suites ABC, 1st floor
5:30 – 7:30 pm
*WEF Staff Steve Harrison and Jessica Rozek
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9
Government Affairs Community Member Association Focus Group
New Orleans Convention Center, 278, 279, 280
9:00 – 11:00 pm
*WEF Staff Steve Dye and Amy Kathman