November is WQA Member Appreciation Month, a time set aside to celebrate and thank you, our amazing members. You contribute so much, from providing knowledge and expertise for our webinars, training and education sessions; to promoting industry ethics and professional certification; to having your products certified to industry standards; to participating in critical discussions and supporting industry events. For more than 50 years, you have been our driving force. Thank You!
Special events
Learn more about the water treatment industry, your incredible peers and how we can work together to support each other and uplift our industry at three FREE special events during Member Appreciation Month:
WQA Volunteer Summit – Wednesday, November 6
Join us at the WQA Volunteer Summit, an online event that celebrates and showcases each committee and advisory council’s unique 2024 accomplishments, as well as goals for 2025.
WQA members who want to get more involved in WQA can consider volunteer opportunities with any of the groups featured in the event. The 90-minute session also says thank you to members and volunteers with fun giveaways throughout.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 6
Time: 2:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. CT)
WQA Member Meet-Up – Wednesday, Nov. 13
Socialize, celebrate, and network with other WQA members at this online event. Is it a cocktail party, a recipe swap, the celebration of recent business successes? You decide! Bring yourself and whatever you want to share or snack on for this hour-long social hour – it’s sure to be a member delight!
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 13
Time: 5:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. CT)
Policy & Advocacy Webinar – Wednesday, Nov. 20
WQA’s Government Affairs Team hosts this hour-long webinar discussing WQA Policy & Advocacy. WQA advocates for public policy that promotes safer and healthier water; learn how you can strengthen the industry voice by getting involved!
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 20
Time: 2:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. CT)
Webinars Featuring WQA Members
Learn best practices, practical advice and useful tips from your colleagues in the industry.
“Emerging Contaminants and WQRF Contaminant Occurrence Map Launch Party”
Featuring:
- Richard Mest, A.O. Smith
“WQRF Toolbox Talk”
Featuring:
- Jennifer Smith, CWA
“Water Testing and the Code of Ethics: Thoughts and Approaches”
Featuring:
- Chris Wilker, Canature WaterGroup USA
- Mike Sennett, Water Quality Association
Webinars are just one of the many types of resources available to you as a WQA member. Visit WQA Resource page, where you can filter by type of resource or audience or search for a specific topic.
The Water Quality Association Podcast
The WQA Podcast highlights news, trends and people leading the water treatment industry.
A new engaging episode is posted every other Wednesday to the WQA News Stream and highlighted on the wqa.org home page. You can also subscribe to the podcast on SoundCloud or your favorite podcast provider, or check out the video version on WQA’s YouTube Channel.
Here’s a recent video podcast featuring Amanda Crangle, WQA Membership Committee chair, and Monica Sanchez, WQA’s Member Relations Manager, discussing the value of being part of a community that supports water quality professionals around the globe.
Your Business Featured
Member Spotlights
We know that the success of the Association could not be possible without the success of our members, which is why we want to spotlight YOU! We’ll be sharing member stories and spotlights on our social media channels throughout the month. To be featured, just click the button and fill out our form.
“Day in the Life” videos
Throughout November, WQA will also highlight members by running videos highlighting a “Day in the Life” on the job in water treatment. Here’s a sample and a bit of an explanation of how it works.
We’d like to see industry roles in many forms, including yours! If you’d like to take part in this opportunity sponsored by the RISE, THRIVE and WIN advisory councils, email your own submission to Jillian Gasienica.
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