Membership

Yue Sun
Membership Chair

This committee assists in creating and implementing its annual strategic plan for maintaining and increasing AWWA member involvement and recruitment of new members in the SE Chapter.  Focus is directed in different areas, i.e., College Students, Operators, Utilities, Corporate, or Service Providers.  Some travel is involved by the volunteers but your gas mileage is reimbursible.  If this interests you, please send an email to Membership@setawwa.org. 

1. Get Connected:  AWWA consists of water professionals with a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives.  Tap into this network and broaden your networking opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally.  Online discussion forums, Career Center, peer networking, local section membership, Sourcebook, more than 150 AWWA staff contacts.
2. Keep Informed:  Knowledge is power.  As part of the AWWA Community, you receive local, national, and global water industry news, updates, and insights.  In addition, you have access to the scientific and technical journals, manuals, and books critical to keeping you current and informed.  Online and print versions are available of Journal AWWA, Opflow, MainStream, security resources, WaterWiser, Waternet, AWWA Standards, Regulatory Alerts & Public Affairs Advisories for Utility members.
3. Be Part of the Community:  With over 250 volunteer committees, AWWA provides opportunities to get involved in the association and industry.  Present papers at conferences, write articles, and share your views through member-only discussion forums.  You can also choose to serve on one of over 250 committees and work alongside some of the most respected people in the industry.
4. Career Advancement:  AWWA is your continuing education and training resource.  Earn CEU (continuing education units) and PDHs (professional development hours) while maintaining the knowledge base you worked so hard to build.  Advancements include participation on a committee, council, division involvement; section leadership; publish articles; and/or receive an award through the award programs; as well as search online at the Career Center for a job position.

Start enhancing your career with the resources and information AWWA membership provides.  The following are some of the benefits of membership.

1. Networking:  Through local, state, and national meetings/conferences
2. Expand Skills & Knowledge:  Seminars and workshops, teleconferences, Online Institute, conferences, Small Systems Helpline, Webcasts
3. Affect Change:  Government Affairs Program, Drinking Water Week assistance, and Public Affairs assistance for Utility members
4. awwa.org:  The website gives 24/7 access to AWWA's online resources to help you make the most of your membership.
5. Technical Resources:  Over 500 resources on related water topics; AWWA staff on hand to assist member with free custom searches through their WATERNET library; access the water library
6. Save Time & Money:  Discounts on Bookstore purchases, educational events, conference registrations, and mailing list rental; free listings in Sourcebook and discounts on exhibits for Service Providers
7. Regulatory Information:  AWWA's Governmental Affairs program keeps you up-to-date on legislative and regulatory changes, helping you with compliance issues and putting you in touch with key contacts at the local, state, federal, and provincial levels.  

Young Professionals

1. AWWA Career Center:  The AWWA website's Career Center gives you the ability to look at job openings, as well as create and post your resume online.  Visit AWWA Student Center.
2. Scholarships:  AWWA offers scholarships to support postgraduate students who have an interest in furthering the science of water.
3. Networking Opportunities:  AWWA hosts numerous networking opportunities for students, employers, and young professionals at both the national and local level.  These events provide a relaxed atmosphere in which companies and potential employers can explore employment opportunities with AWWA members.