Introduction
Mission Statement
The Yukon Branch of the BCWWA is committed to the safeguarding of public health, safety and the environment through the advancement of skills and knowledge in the operation, maintenance, design and construction of water, wastewater and solid waste works in Yukon.
Objectives
- To act as a clearinghouse for technical and operational water, wastewater and solid waste information in Yukon.
- To promote and/or provide continuing education training opportunities and professional development, including facilitating and promoting mandatory certification and continuing education requirements for water, wastewater and solid waste operators in Yukon and Northern BC.
- To organize and host technical conferences and trade shows.
- To co-operate and liaise with Federal, Territorial, First Nation and Municipal agencies to discuss Yukon water, wastewater and solid waste issues.
Content
2010 YWWA Operators Forum
and
Annual General Meeting
The Yukon Water and Waste Association (YWWA) is pleased to announce The 2010 Operators Forum and Annual General Meeting. The Forum will take place in Whitehorse at the Best Western Gold Rush Inn & Conference Centre on March 31st and April 1st, 2010.
Event Schedule
March 31st, 2010 |
6:00-9:00pm |
Meet & Greet / Trade Show |
April 1st, 2010 |
8:30am-2:30pm |
Operator Forum |
8:30am-3:00pm |
Trade Show |
|
12:00-1:30pm |
Annual General Meeting |
*Please note setup and teardown times:
Setup - from 9am to 5:30pm on March 31
Teardown - from 2pm to 9pm April 1st
Product demos and technical presentations may include the following topic areas: Water Metering Technology, Water Treatment Technology, Fusing Techniques for HDPE, Current Northern Issues and High Strength PVC Pipe.
If your company is interested in conducting a product demonstration at the event, please contact Dave Albisser at 867-668-8363 or at
Attendee and Booth Costs
Member/Non Member: $150.00
8’ x 10’ Booth: $395.00
Includes registration for two company representatives
*Note: rates are good for both days of the event and include GST.
Click here to download a registration form
Click here to see the floor plan
Venue Information
Best Western Gold Rush Inn & Conference Centre
411 Main Street
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2B6
Phone: 867-668-4500
Google Map
The hotel has reserved a block of rooms for this event at a reduced price. Please make room reservations by calling 1-800-661-0539 and asking for “Yukon Water & Waste Association rates”. Spaces are limited, book now!
For more information on the event, contact:
Peter Zurachenko
Email: 
Phone: 867-667-5269
or
David Albisser
Email:
Phone: 867-668-8363
For registration inquiries, please contact:
Winnie Tsang
Email: 
Phone: 604-433-4389 ext.232
Fax: 604-433-9859
Call for Nominations for
Board of Directors of YWWA
Please be advised that the Yukon Water and Waste Association (YWWA) is seeking Nominations for Directors in accordance with its constitution and bylaws. Elections will be held at the Annual General Meeting on April 1, 2010 at the Best Western Gold Rush Inn & Conference Centre from 12:00 to 1:30 pm.
YWWA was incorporated as a non-profit society in Yukon in February 2005. Prior to incorporation, the YWWA entity was a chapter of BCWWA and still has a strong affiliation with BCWWA. The YWWA bylaws define membership in YWWA as any member of BCWWA residing in the Yukon.
Nominations are being sought for the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer on the YWWA Board of Directors. Please submit your nominations or your expressed interest to volunteer for a position by Friday, March 19th, 2010, to David Albisser, YWWA Past President (by email: or by mail, care of the City of Whitehorse, 2121 Second Ave, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 1C2). Nominations and expressions of interests to volunteer will also be accepted from the floor at the AGM on April 1st.
The present Board consists of the following members:
- Robert Rondeau, President;
- Virginia Sarrazin, Vice President;
- Kevin Rumsey, Secretary;
- Wes Wirth, Treasurer;
- David Albisser, Past President.
Should you have any questions, please contact Dave Albisser, Past President, at (867) 668-8363, by fax at (867) 668-8387 or by email at
Last updated: March 16, 2010
