1. Who am I – why am I here – where do i fit in at awwa?
An introduction to Awwa
How many are AWWA members for 3 years or less?
How many are students?
How many are local/from Texas Section?
How many are chair of your Section YP Committee?
How many attending 1st summit?

2. What is awwa and How is it run?
43 Sections
in 4 Regions
51,000
Full-Time Staff
In Denver & Washington DC
Lead by:
President, Brenda Lennox
& CEO, David LaFrance
MEMBER
Nonprofit association
Board
Of Directors
with at least one director from each section
43 Sections encompass Canada, United States, Mexico including Puerto Rico.

3. Awwa structure & Governance
Over 250 Councils, Divisions and Committees
Committees answer to Divisions
Divisions answer to Councils
YPC reports to the Executive Committee

4. Awwa yp committee goals & resources
Lead the Young Professionals of AWWA: Any member under the age of 36 or those with less than 10 years in the water industry.

5. Young professionals committee of awwa
CONNECT, EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND REPRESENT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS IN THE WATER INDUSTRY
13 YP voting members. 3 year term. Renew for up to 6 years.
= Monthly conference calls & 2 in-person meetings a year at YP Summit and ACE.
ROLE: Participate in the work of the YP committee through subcommittee initiatives, connecting with Sections, and fulfilling the mission. Subcommittees include Association Outreach, Student Outreach, & Conferences and Events
Mission: Teach YPs about AWWA and opportunities for involvement, engage YPs in AWWA events and activities, and represent the interests of YPs throughout the AWWA organization.

6. How sections are run & how they fit in with awwa
Governed by leadership and committees similar to Association Level AWWA

7. Sections & the benefit to you
Governed by a Board
AWWA Section Services Staff
BENEFITS:
Your connection to local water professionals
Educational opportunities
Get involved in local water issues.
Grow your leadership skills
Career development opportunities.

8. What the goal of section yp committees ought to be
CONNECT, EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND REPRESENT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS IN THE WATER INDUSTRY

9. YP benefit to your section get involved
Plan activities
Write articles
Share information
Volunteer your time
Share your skills
Provide educational opportunities
Get involved in local water issues
Get involved in leadership opportunities

10. Hey Meredith, it’s (insert name). I want to ______________________.

11. Icebreaker time In your small group, select a notetaker.
You have 10 minutes
Find 10 things that you have in common.
No, it can’t be body parts or clothing items, or the fact that you’re all in San Antonio right now.
Select one speaker to report out to the large group