tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36812855747309560742024-03-13T04:24:05.775-07:00TWQA NewsTWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-9668899594005149252023-04-16T04:12:00.001-07:002023-04-16T04:12:20.135-07:0050th Annual TWQA Convention Registration Now Open!<h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht9S1NwmE6T-4i9UcDVaykS3H4y-C1PnnKniEjOHduFfIg57Tu05byI71U5s1yxVZ3h9-N2gSoqvRkczfPTgs108OOJ7ajd7fipvKZYNtS18w0C3VkGhk60KY0NOB0ogVEwAYkPvWCEF5CqBD2KwuPIJLCQehdeoSKH4V2sYU93yzsUdnYJORDOCuoQg/s700/margaritaville.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Margaritaville Lake Resort" border="0" data-original-height="466" data-original-width="700" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht9S1NwmE6T-4i9UcDVaykS3H4y-C1PnnKniEjOHduFfIg57Tu05byI71U5s1yxVZ3h9-N2gSoqvRkczfPTgs108OOJ7ajd7fipvKZYNtS18w0C3VkGhk60KY0NOB0ogVEwAYkPvWCEF5CqBD2KwuPIJLCQehdeoSKH4V2sYU93yzsUdnYJORDOCuoQg/w320-h213/margaritaville.jpeg" width="320" /></a></h1><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"><b>Mark your calendars for July 17-20 because registration for the 50th Annual TWQA Convention & Exposition is now open! </b>This year's Golden Anniversary convention will be held at the Margaritaville Lake Resort on Lake Conroe.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">Do you have products or services that benefit water quality providers or customers? Are you a water quality professional looking for training or opportunities to shape the direction of our industry? Members from across the state and country will meet to discuss the latest issues and technologies impacting Texas' water quality.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">In addition to water quality business and technical sessions, and the annual technology exposition, there will be plenty of opportunities for members to work with industry and association leaders in fun and family-friendly atmospheres at the annual awards banquet, golf tournament and the 'Little Palm Yacht' lake cruise!</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://twqa.org/events_convention.php" target="_blank">Register Today on the TWQA Website</a>!</span></b></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-85245236851153255672023-01-30T04:34:00.000-08:002023-01-30T04:34:14.901-08:00TWQA Offers April WTS Training<p>Do you need hours to maintain your Water Treatment Specialist certification? Are you preparing for Class 1, II or III exam? TWQA is offering training to help you stay maintain or prepare for your license! Basic Water Conditioning, worth 6 credit hours, is being offered online from April 11-13, from 7:00AM - 9:00AM each day. Advanced Water Conditioning, worth 7 credit hours, is offered from April 25-27, beginning at 7:00AM each day. The April 25 session will last 3 hours with 2-hour sessions on each of the next 2 days. Participants must attend all 3 course sessions to receive credit for the course.</p><p>Additional course details and registration information can be found on the <a href="https://twqa.org/training_schedule.php" target="_blank">TWQA Training Schedule</a>. Questions about this announcement can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by phone (361.573-6707) or email (twqadirector@twqa.org).</p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-51856565541123890062023-01-20T05:33:00.002-08:002023-01-20T05:37:46.500-08:00New Deadline for Scholarship Applications<p><span face=""Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for </span><span face=""Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">the</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" face=""Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;"> <br /></span><span face=""Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><strong><br />2023 JO GRACE TWQA SCHOLARSHIP. </strong></span></p><div class="h2 text_color" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><strong>THE SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO ANY CHILD OR LEGAL DEPENDENT OF TWQA MEMBERS; THIS INCLUDES SUPPLIER MEMBERS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES.</strong></div><div class="h2 text_color" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></div><div class="h2 text_color" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-size-adjust: auto;">The applicant must be a full time student of an accredited college, university or trade school. Please remember that past recipients are eligible to apply.</div><div class="h2 text_color" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></div><div class="h2 text_color" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-size-adjust: auto;">Applications for this year's scholarship will be accepted from now through <strong>MARCH 1, 2023,</strong> and are available from the San Angelo Foundation website at <a data-vr2-href-id-source="vr2-href-id-source-2" href="https://cts.vrmailer3.com/click?sk=a768B2JgFjBIGEkxTAPoF5BxIQNeUnV-FWDKppSZmuKk=/aHR0cHM6Ly93ZWJwb3J0YWxhcHAuY29tL3NwL2xvZ2luL3NhbmFuZ2Vsb19hcHBsaWNhdGlvbg==/8zdRYNDQecO6jpZGXV8csg==&merge_field_type=(?x-mi:(?%3C=href=)%5B%5Cs%5D*%5B%27%22%5D(?%3Curl%3E%5B%5E%7B%22%5D.+?)%5B%22%5D)&href_id_source=vr2-href-id-source-2" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">www.saafound.org</a> .</div><div class="h2 text_color" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></div><div class="h2 text_color" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-size-adjust: auto;">If you have questions about the scholarship or the application process, please contact the TWQA office via email<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="color: #1a14e4; line-height: 24px;"><a href="mailto:twqadirector@twqa.org?subject=2023 Scholarship Deadline" target="_blank">twqadirector@twqa.org</a> </span><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #050510; line-height: 24px;">or by phone at (361) 573-6707. </span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #050510; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span></span></div>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-55199412541339843342022-11-07T09:48:00.000-08:002022-11-07T09:48:05.763-08:00TWQA Offers January 2023 WTS Training<p> Do you need hours to maintain your Water Treatment Specialist certification? Are you preparing for Class 1, II or III exam? TWQA is offering training to help you stay maintain or prepare for your license! Basic Water Conditioning, worth 6 credit hours, is being offered online from January 10-12, from 7:00AM - 9:00AM each day. Advanced Water Conditioning, worth 7 credit hours, is offered from January 24-26, beginning at 7:00AM each day. The January 24 session will last 3 hours with 2-hour sessions on each of the next 2 days. Participants must attend all 3 course sessions to receive credit for the course.</p><p>Additional course details and registration information can be found on the <a href="https://twqa.org/training_schedule.php" target="_blank">TWQA Training Schedule</a>. Questions about this announcement can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by phone (361.573-6707) or email (twqadirector@twqa.org).</p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-27084745453250190492022-09-19T06:11:00.002-07:002022-09-21T19:09:11.275-07:00TWQA Announces 2022 President's Outing!<p>The annual President's Outing is coming up soon! Join us for a weekend with good friends, and good fishing while learning about developments in Texas' water quality industry!</p><p>TWQA is hosting its annual President's Outing from October 1 - 3 in Aransas Pass and Corpus Christi. Participants will meet on Saturday in Aransas Pass, enjoy a day of fishing out of Corpus Christi on Sunday, and then head back home on Monday.</p><p>This event is sold out. If you have questions, contact the TWQA executive offices by email (<a href="mailto:twqadirector@twqa.org?subject=2022 President's Outing">twqadirector@twqa.org</a>) or phone, 361.573-6707.</p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-75188066716499678042022-08-18T03:54:00.001-07:002022-08-18T03:54:30.712-07:00TWQA Offers September WTS Training<p> Do you need hours to maintain your Water Treatment Specialist certification? Are you preparing for Class 1, II or III exam? TWQA is offering training to help you stay maintain or prepare for your license! Basic Water Conditioning, worth 6 credit hours, is being offered online from September 14-16. Advanced Water Conditioning, worth 7 credit hours, is offered from September 27-28. Both classes are conducted over 3 days and participants must attend all 3 days to receive credit for the course.</p><p>Additional course details and registration information can be found on the <a href="https://twqa.org/training_schedule.php" target="_blank">TWQA Training Schedule</a>. Questions about this announcement can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by phone (361.573-6707) or email (twqadirector@twqa.org).</p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-20667577619018861592022-07-03T13:48:00.001-07:002022-07-03T13:48:05.910-07:00TCEQ Not Offering Exams at the TWQA Convention<p> On Friday, July 1, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality informed TWQA that no in-person exams will be offered during the 49th Annual TWQA Convention and Exposition in Frisco, TX. All training courses will still be offered. Attendees looking for more information on TCEQ exams can contact TWQA offices by phone at 361.573-6707 or by email at <a href="mailto:twqadirector@twqa.org?subject=Convention Exams">twqadirector@twqa.org</a>.</p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-44756364531519786062022-07-03T13:41:00.000-07:002022-07-03T13:41:35.910-07:00Hotel Registration Deadline Extended<p>Still haven't made your hotel reservations for this year's convention? You still have time but its running out soon! On Friday, July 1, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Hotel and Convention Center agreed to extend the hotel reservation date to Friday, July 8.</p><p>Reservations can be made using the Embassy Suites reservation page (<a href="https://bit.ly/3IxE0pp">click here</a>). The room rate is $155 per night, subject to availability. Questions can be forwarded to the TWQA offices at 361.573-6707 or to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, at <a href="mailto:twqadirector@twqa.org?subject=2022 Hotel Reservations">twqadirector@twqa.org</a>.</p><p><br /></p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-12120335006936533302022-03-30T04:23:00.000-07:002022-03-30T04:23:02.869-07:00Registration Opens for the 49th Annual TWQA Convention & Exposition!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ4h6cgp5lLE7O2PFmuQJNKfIUNGrrcZ85yWvFUDNqyGK-OBcr9QGkAR-UtabuHZ-9UF2saCw-v051UZ0hXq3xqaTSsgG5g0SKvTMbf4S2gwvblEwh1Cn1iDrKluwAumSPIhlW_6B3vWm_EAOXsZB3MusROnU8ObWaOl667jf9XvzufyUHOPGdiPd9Pw/s1918/Embassy_Suites.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1078" data-original-width="1918" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ4h6cgp5lLE7O2PFmuQJNKfIUNGrrcZ85yWvFUDNqyGK-OBcr9QGkAR-UtabuHZ-9UF2saCw-v051UZ0hXq3xqaTSsgG5g0SKvTMbf4S2gwvblEwh1Cn1iDrKluwAumSPIhlW_6B3vWm_EAOXsZB3MusROnU8ObWaOl667jf9XvzufyUHOPGdiPd9Pw/s320/Embassy_Suites.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">Mark your calendars for July 26-29 because registration for the 49th Annual TWQA Convention & Exposition is now open! </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">This year's convention will be held at the Embassy Suites Dallas/Frisco Hotel and Convention Center in Frisco, TX.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">Do you have products or services that will benefit water quality providers or customers?</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">Are you a water quality professional looking for training or opportunities to shape the direction of our industry?</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">Members from across the state and country will meet to discuss the latest issues and technologies impacting Texas' water quality<br />. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">In addition to water quality business and technical sessions, and the annual technology exposition, there will be plenty of opportunities for members to work with industry and association leaders in fun and family-friendly atmospheres at the annual awards banquet, golf tournament and 'Field of Dreams' baseball outing!</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://twqa.org/events_convention.php" target="_blank">Register Today on the TWQA Website</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><i>For the safety of all attendees and the general public, TWQA will abide by all city ordinances and property policies regarding COVID-19 precautions.</i></b></p><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-3228452684387174362022-02-06T13:05:00.003-08:002022-02-06T13:05:45.146-08:002022 TWQA Convention is Coming!<p> The 49th Annual TWQA Convention and Exposition is coming to Frisco, Texas this summer! From July 25 through 28, the Texas Water Quality Association will be holding its annual convention and exposition. In addition to in-person training for all TCEQ certified courses (Basic Water Conditioning, Advanced Water Conditioning and Basic and Advanced Math), a series of business and technical sessions will offer insights into the latest industry technologies and trends.</p><p>More information will be coming soon, so mark your calendars and check TWQA's website for more details. Questions can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, at 361.573-6707 or twqadirector@twqa.org.</p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-34964427819116047772022-01-30T07:57:00.001-08:002022-01-30T07:57:15.895-08:00TWQA Announces Dates for April WTS Training<p> The Texas Water Quality Association (TWQA) is pleased to announce it's upcoming Water Treatment Specialist Training for April 2022. Both the Basic and the Advanced Water Conditioning courses will be offered via online training sessions. Each course will be delivered over 3 days:</p><p>Basic Water Conditioning will be delivered beginning April 19 and ending April 21. All sessions are required and will begin promptly at 7:00AM and end at 9:00 each day.</p><p>Advanced Water Conditioning will be delivered from April 26-28, beginning at 7:00 AM. The 1st session will end at 10:00 AM; the remaining sessions will end at 9:00 AM.</p><p>Participants must attend all three sessions and should plan on joining the sessions a few minutes early to ensure timely course delivery.</p><p>Questions about this announcement can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by email (twqadirector@twqa.org) or by phone at 361.573-6707.</p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-45838577567115639372021-11-13T03:26:00.002-08:002021-11-13T03:26:43.710-08:00TWQA Announces January WTS Training<p>The dates for TWQA's January Water Treatment Specialist training have been released and registrations are open! </p><p>Both Basic and Advanced Water Conditioning are being offered as 3-day online training sessions, hosted by TWQA instructors using Webex meeting tools. Participants are reminded that they must attend all 3 daily sessions to get credit for the course. Basic Water Conditioning training will be conducted on January 11, 12 and 13. The Advanced Water Conditioning course will meet January 18, 19 and 20.</p><p>You can register online on the <a href="https://twqa.org/training_schedule.php" target="_blank">TWQA website</a>, or forward any questions to the TWQA Executive Director by email (twqadirector@twqa.org) or by phone at 361.573-6707.</p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-18962857848875598082021-06-23T12:50:00.001-07:002021-06-23T12:50:20.813-07:002021 Convention Deadlines Fast Approaching<p>Have you made your reservations for the 2021 TWQA Annual Convention & Exposition? It's not too late, but deadlines are approaching fast. Register online (<a href="https://twqa.org/indv_event_reg.php?ide=37">click here</a>) or fill out one of the registration forms on TWQA's <a href="https://twqa.org/events_convention.php">convention registration page</a>.</p><p>And don't forget to book your hotel rooms at the San Antonio Rivercenter by June 28 2021. You can book online (<a href="https://book.passkey.com/e/50176031" target="_blank">click here</a>), or call the hotel at 800.228-9290 and reference 'Texas Water Quality Association', to receive a discounted rate. </p><p>Any questions about this news can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, at 361.573-6707, or by email at twqadirector@twqa.org.</p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-36120249298853896542021-04-22T14:22:00.001-07:002021-04-22T14:22:10.609-07:00Members Encounter New Internet Phishing Scam!<p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">The Association has been alerted to a new internet scam targeting our members. Some members have received emails suggesting that the 'TWQA 2021 Mailing List' is now available'.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">TWQA does not sell our member or attendee lists. </p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">This email is what is known as a 'phishing scam'. The 'Reply To' address references an web domain that does not exist. Do NOT reply to this email. Replying to this email opens recipients to potential computer attacks from the sender. </p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If you receive such an email, please ignore it. Again, DO NOT REPLY OR FORWARD this email to anyone. Just delete the email.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Questions about this alert can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, at 361.573-6707 or twqadirector@twqa.org. </p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-59734649525947301932021-04-08T12:51:00.000-07:002021-04-08T12:51:11.348-07:00Registration Opens for 48th Annual Convention & Exposition<p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">Registration for the 48th Annual TWQA Convention & Exposition is now open!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">Do you have products or services that will benefit water quality providers or customers?</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">Are you a water quality professional?</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">Members from across the state and country will meet to discuss the latest issues and technologies in the Texas water quality industry. San Antonio has a lot to offer with its cultural atmosphere so mark your calendars now! </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://twqa.org/events_convention.php" target="_blank">Register Today on the TWQA Website!</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><i>For the safety of all attendees and the general public, TWQA will abide by all city ordinances and property policies regarding COVID-19 precautions.</i></b></p><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-21057431649419363142021-03-19T07:13:00.000-07:002021-03-19T07:13:08.005-07:002021 TWQA Annual Convention is On!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uhpx2ETv_uY/YFSvHTse-EI/AAAAAAAAAM8/4UmBAuk34o0eS_AqT3qz4ntPqkgUYtDMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s720/Rivercenter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="720" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uhpx2ETv_uY/YFSvHTse-EI/AAAAAAAAAM8/4UmBAuk34o0eS_AqT3qz4ntPqkgUYtDMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Rivercenter.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Mark your calendars and plan to join industry leaders as they explore, discuss and plan for changes coming to the Texas water quality industry. And don't miss the opportunity to see the latest in business and operations technology benefiting water quality dealers and suppliers!<p></p><p>The 2021 Texas Water Quality Association Convention and Exposition is opening July 12 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter. Events range from technical sessions and training programs to the annual golf tournament and a family-friendly outing to SeaWorld San Antonio.</p><p>The exhibitor's floor plan will be available shortly, so check the Association website (<a href="https://twqa.org/events_convention.php" target="_blank">twqa.org</a>) and make your plans to attend.</p><p>Questions about the 2021 Convention can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, at 361.573-6707 or by email at <a href="mailto:twqadirector@twqa.org&subject=2021 Convention">twqadirector@twqa.org</a>.</p><p>See You There! </p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-64744078256770444662021-02-02T14:33:00.000-08:002021-02-02T14:33:39.466-08:00TWQA Opens Applications for the 2021 Jo Grace TWQA Scholarship<p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">TWQA is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">the 2021 Jo Grace TWQA Scholarship. </span></p><div class="h2 text_color" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></div><div class="h2 text_color" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">THE SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO ANY CHILD OR LEGAL DEPENDENT OF TWQA MEMBERS; THIS INCLUDES SUPPLIER MEMBERS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES.</div><div class="h2 text_color" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></div><div class="h2 text_color" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">The applicant must be a full time student of an accredited college, university or trade school. Please remember that past recipients are eligible to apply.</div><div class="h2 text_color" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></div><div class="h2 text_color" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Applications for this year's scholarship will be accepted from now through MARCH 31, 2021 and are available from the San Angelo Foundation website at <a data-cke-saved-href="https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/sanangelo_application" href="https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/sanangelo_application" target="_blank">www.saafound.org</a> .</div><div class="h2 text_color" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></div><div class="h2 text_color" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Please download the <a data-cke-saved-href="https://twqa.org/documents/2021/2021_Scholarship_Flier.pdf" href="https://twqa.org/documents/2021/2021_Scholarship_Flier.pdf" target="_blank">2021 scholarship flyer</a> so that it can be printed and posted for all employees to see. </div><div class="h2 text_color" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></div><div class="h2 text_color" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">If you have questions about the scholarship or the application process, please contact the TWQA office by email <span style="color: #1a14e4; line-height: 24px;">twqadirector@twqa.org </span><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #050510; line-height: 24px;">or phone (361) 573-6707. </span></span></div><div class="h2 text_color" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></div><div class="h2 text_color" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Good luck to all who apply!</div>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-26469351933257050382020-12-29T03:26:00.001-08:002020-12-29T03:26:44.526-08:00TWQA Offers Online Advanced WTS Training in February<p>The Texas Water Quality Association is conducting an online Advanced Water Conditioning course beginning February 2 2021. The course will be delivered via 1 3-hour and 2 2-hour training sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, February 2, 3 and 4. Each session will begin promptly at 8:00 AM. The first session will end at 11:00 AM, the remaining sessions will complete at 10:00 AM. Registered participants will receive an email with a link to the online training sessions.</p><p>Please note that participants must attend all days to receive credit for the course and each participant must have a separate email address, and respond to polling questions and chat conversations, so that the instructor can verify participation.</p><p>Ready to sign up? <a href="https://twqa.org/indv_event_reg.php?ide=48" target="_blank">Click here to register for this course!</a></p><p>Additional training sessions will be scheduled throughout the coming months. Questions about TWQA training can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by email (twqadirector@twqa.org) or phone (361.573-6707).</p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-61746047549923531702020-12-29T03:20:00.003-08:002020-12-29T03:20:50.650-08:00TWQA Schedules Online WTS Training<p>The Texas Water Quality Association is conducting an online Basic Water Conditioning course beginning January 19 2021. The course will be delivered via 3 2-hour training sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, January 19, 20 and 21. Each session will begin promptly at 7:00 AM. Registered participants will receive an email with a link to the online training sessions.</p><p>Please note that participants must attend all days to receive credit for the course and each participant must have a separate email address, and respond to polling questions and chat conversations, so that the instructor can verify participation.</p><p>Ready to sign up? <a href="https://twqa.org/indv_event_reg.php?ide=47" target="_blank">Click here to register for this course!</a></p><p>Additional training sessions will be scheduled throughout the coming months. Questions about TWQA training can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by email (twqadirector@twqa.org) or phone (361.573-6707).</p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-41125898542743630242020-10-21T10:57:00.000-07:002020-10-21T10:57:34.929-07:00October Advanced Water Conditioning Training Rescheduled<p>TWQA has rescheduled the October 2020 Advanced Water Conditioning class for October 27, 28 and 29. In addition to the change in dates, the class times have also changed. Class will begin at 7:00AM on October 27 and at 8:00AM on October 28 and 29. As before, all classes will be delivered using WebEx. Please plan on joining the WebEx call a few minutes early so the classes can begin on time and stay on schedule.</p><p>All registered participants have been confirmed for the new dates. All participants must be able to attend all three days to get credit for the course.</p><p>Questions about this announcement can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by phone (361.573-6707) or email (<a href="mailto:twqadirector@twqa.org">twqadirector@twqa.org</a>).</p><p><br /></p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-70684207228682272942020-10-12T09:18:00.002-07:002020-10-12T09:18:37.220-07:00October Advanced Training Postponed<p>Earlier today, TWQA announced that the Advanced Water Conditioning online training scheduled for October 13-15 2020 must be postponed due to an illness.</p><p>The association apologizes to everyone for the inconvenience. The course will be rescheduled for later in the month. All registered participants have the option to attend the later class or receive a refund.</p><p>If you have questions regarding this announcement, please contact Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by phone (361.573-6707) or email (twqadirector@twqa.org). </p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-73428302840119759342020-07-18T03:21:00.001-07:002020-07-18T03:21:40.008-07:00TWQA Cancels 47th Annual Convention & Exposition<p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: auto;">On Monday, July 13, 2020, the Texas Water Quality Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to cancel the 47th Annual Convention which had been rescheduled for October, 2020, in San Antonio, Texas. </p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: auto;">According to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, </p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: auto;">"The ability to hold a safe in person event has been greatly affected by the current surge in COVID-19 cases as well as the uncertainty of what the future holds. The safety of our exhibitors and members is the most important factor so the decision was made. Watch for details regarding a virtual meeting to fulfill annual Association requirements. </p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: auto;">The convention has been moved to July 12th - 16, 2021, at the San Antonio Marriott RiverCenter. Please mark your calendars to attend in 2021!</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: auto;">Thank you so very much for your patience and understanding during this very trying time. TWQA is here for you and looks forward to meeting face to face soon. Be safe, stay strong and please feel free to call me if you have questions."</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: auto;">Questions may be forwarded to the TWQA offices by email (<a href="mailto:twqadirector@twqa.org">twqadirector@twqa.org</a>) or phone (361.573-6707).</p>TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-60689976819081120302020-05-12T13:43:00.001-07:002020-05-12T13:43:45.624-07:00Online Training Now AvailableTWQA is now offering online training for water quality professionals preparing for, and maintaining, Water Quality Specialist certification in the State of Texas. According to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, the Association's goal is to offer both Basic Water Conditioning and Advanced Water Conditioning, hosted by state-certified instructors, on a monthly basis.<br />
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Online training sessions have a limited class size, so <a href="https://twqa.org/training_schedule.php" target="_blank">check the training schedule</a> and sign up early to reserve your spot.<br />
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Questions about this email can be sent to the TWQA executive offices by email (<a href="mailto:twqadirector@twqa.org">twqadirector@twqa.org</a>) or phone (361.573-6707).TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-26314726763941950652020-04-03T09:56:00.001-07:002020-04-03T09:56:08.504-07:00TWQA Offers Online Training During Coronavirus Pandemic<div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: auto;">
TWQA<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>has received approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to offer<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>ONLINE TRAINING COURSES</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. </div>
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Course Code 691 - Basic Water Conditioning </div>
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Course Code 692 - Advanced Water Conditioning </div>
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Once the dates for the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>April 2020 training courses</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>are confirmed they will be emailed and posted on the TWQA website. Online registration will be available on the <span style="line-height: 21px;"><u><a href="https://twqa.org/training_schedule.php" style="word-wrap: break-word !important;" target="_blank">TWQA website</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></u></span>. We anticipate offering multiple monthly training sessions as needed and as instructors are available. </div>
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">Please note that the approval letter from TCEQ states ..."This provisional approval will extend through the current 2020 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic crisis. Once operations have returned to normal, this approval may be recalled pending a reevaluation. " </span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">If you have questions or need assistance please do not hesitate to call. Stay safe!</span></div>
TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681285574730956074.post-19974839611484393622020-03-29T04:12:00.002-07:002020-03-29T04:12:38.809-07:00TWQA Cancels April TrainingAfter careful consideration, and in accordance with current national and state CDC guidelines, TWQA has cancelled the Water Treatment Specialist training scheduled for April 6 and 7 in Lubbock Texas. If conditions and guidelines change, the Lubbock training may be rescheduled for later in April or May, or - once approved by TCEQ - TWQA will hold the training online. TWQA will notify all members and recent trainees once a final decision is made.<br />
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If you have already been charged for the April 2020 training, please contact TWQA office at 361.935-0232 to receive either a refund or for credit toward future training.<br />
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Any questions about this announcement can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director by email (<a href="mailto:twqadirector@twqa.org">twqadirector@twqa.org</a>) or the phone number above.<br />
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Feel free to forward this information. Thank you and stay well.TWQA Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712876753689050294noreply@blogger.com0