LOUISIANA CONFERENCE ON WATER SUPPLY, SEWERAGE, AND INDUSTRIAL WASTES, INC.

ANNUAL MEETING and SHORT COURSE

March 9 – 13, 2009

Dear Operator:

            As Chair of the Louisiana Conference I would like to personally invite you to attend our Seventy-Second (72) Annual Meeting and Short Course to be held at the Ia. Our technical program format includes sessions to be conducted by personnel from LADHH-OPH and LADEQ on new rules and regulations, plus sessions on management and personnel. Exhibitors will present new products and ideas throughout the short course, including “hands on” demonstrations and direct operator participation. TWENTY FOURS HOURS of Water and Wastewater/ Industrial Waste Training will be provided for the Certified Operator needing education credit hours for re-certification.

            TWENTY FOUR HOURS of Operator Certification Review Training Classes will be held to prepare those taking the certification exams on Friday March 13, 2009. All registrants will receive the appropriate review materials when they reach the classroom. All training materials are included I he registration fee. Attendance at the Operator Certification Review Sessions will be limited to room capacity; and once that number is registered, that class will be closed for further registrations. All classes are twenty four hours long and intended for review only.

            Act 538 requires all certified Wastewater Operators to obtain 16 hours of approved training every two years to remain certified. All Water Operators are required to obtain 8 hours of approved training (in each area of certification held,) 16 hours minimum, every two years to remain certified.  PRE-REGISTRATION IS SUGGESTED TO ATTEND THE OPERATOR CERTIFICATION REVIEW CLASSES. All classes will be monitored by DHH personnel and attendance will be recorded at each session. A copy of the attendance sheet will be retained by the Executive Secretary.

            Certification Exams will be given on Friday March 13, 200 at the Isle of Capri Ballroom; starting at 8:00 AM.

            Please type or clearly print all information in block letters. Please completely fill in all the required information on the registration form; especially your social security number or Louisiana Operator I.D. Number to assure that you receive credit for your attendance.

            An abbreviated program is included along with hotel reservation and pre-registration forms. Click on the 2009 Registration button below If you have questions contact Grover Lowe at (318) 377-9700 by phone or e-mail at laconf@bellsouth.net.  

Please make a special effort to attend, we need you!

Barbara Monroe

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