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Info-Flo Kansas Small Flows Association Message from the President The year is near it's end and our annual conference is soon approaching. The 2014 conference will be held at the Prairie Band Casino & Conference Center near Topeka. February 57th. If any conference attendee does not want to stay at the casino for any reason, let us know and we can assist with other hotel arrangements. My term as President is about to end and it will be on Jessi's shoulders to carry on. I wish her the best of luck. I did not get as much accomplished this year as I would have liked. I could have worked harder but then remembered that there were some good things that did happen. First, we have a new Executive Director, Charlene Weiss. Many of you probably know Charlene with her years as a regulator in Johnson and Miami Counties, as well as her years as a KSFA board member. With over 20 years of experience in the onsite industry, I personally feel this was a giant step in the right direction. Second, we made some pretty good progress in being the educational “go-to” organization in the State. More counties are using KSFA to conduct their contractor education. Since the State is doing less and less of this I think this is the best way to get our foot in the door for state-wide recognition. We desperately need more members whether it be Contractors, Regulators or Manufactures. Personally I would love to see us become Contractor strong so the people in the
field solving the problems are more involved. Also with more members we will get more exhibitors at the conference and these are the people that make the conference possible. Our members and our exhibitors are the life blood of our association. So as your retiring President, I am asking all the Association members to try and get another professional involved in our organization; try and get the local sanitarian to become a member, all though that is getting harder and harder with all the State and local cuts. I feel our organization is the leading place in the State to get good education and see new products and technologies that are available to our industry. I would like more people to see what we have to offer. See you all at the conference! Ron Vincent .
The Kansas Small Flows Board would like to wish all of you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS, and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Info-Flo December 2013
Info-Flo December 2013
PREPARATION & PLANNING FOR ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS How much time do regulators and onsite wastewater system installers (Installers) spend on preparation and planning prior to the installation on an onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS)? In almost all jurisdictions, we could probably say – NOT ENOUGH. We all want the same thing don’t we? - An OWTS that will function properly and do so for a long time. I know that this is what homeowner’s desire (along with a cheap price tag of course!). So what can Installers and regulators do in the areas of preparation and planning to achieve this common goal? The first step is to have the soil analyzed. Not just any soil on the building site, but the specific area where the system is proposed to be installed. To locate that specific area may take some time. Soils should be examined in several locations on the site to try to locate the best soil conditions available for the OWTS. When that “best” area is determined, there needs to be some means of locating this same area when the system is being installed. The soil analyzer should make a sketch of the site indicating where soil pits were dug and indicating that “best” area. Maybe that area should also be roped off or protected in some fashion, particularly if construction will take place in the near future. Before an OWTS is permitted for installation, jurisdictions should require a plan from an Installer/Designer showing the location of the proposed OWTS and specifications regarding the system such as size, construction materials (gravel & pipe or chambers), depth of trenches, etc. Any alternative OWTS should be “designed” or “engineered” and have more detailed information regarding the system specifications. The plans and/or designs then need to be carefully reviewed. All parties need to be on the same page for the type, size and location of the proposed OWTS.
As Installers, do you make your own sketch of the “best” area or get a copy of the profiler’s sketch; shoot elevations to lay the system out prior to drawing a plan; rope off the area to protect it; communicate with the builder and/or plumber for the best location for the sewer line to exit the foundation; etc., etc.? As regulators, do you thoroughly review the soil profile analysis results; review the plans and/or designs; review house plans to assure that the OSTW is sized properly for the number of bedrooms proposed; work with the Installer/Builder/Homeowner to assure that the OWTS is installed in that “best” area; etc., etc.? All parties working together, and including the builders and homeowners in the preparation and planning process can achieve what should be our common goal – To install an OWTS that will function properly for a long time.
NOWRA UPDATES
If you are a KSFA member, you are a member of the National Association. The Installer Academy is now bringing NOWRA qualified instructors to state affiliates such as KSFA. The course catalog can be viewed at: www.installeracademy.org. NOWRA’s website has an expanded library of resources organized by topic and professional specialty. The official member magazine, Onsite Journal, was rolled out once again in September after being suspended for several years. NOWRA continues to keep partnerships with EPA and like-minded national associations. This can expand the market for decentralized systems and increase our industry’s share of federal funding. Info-Flo December 2013
INSTALLATION TECHNIQUES This is one Contractor’s method for connecting chamber units. Wray Construction has tried many ways to connect chamber units and has found that this works best for them. What best construction or design methods have you developed over the years? Would you be willing to share your ideas and/or successes? If so, the Kansas Small Flows Association would like to have this type of article in future issues of our newsletters. Just send pictures, written comments, etc. to us at:
[email protected].
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Preliminary Conference Agenda Wednesday, February 5
Topic
Speaker
Room
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Preconference - Soils & Onsite Systems
DeAnn Presley
Council Bluffs/Chicago
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Vendor Presentation
TBD
4:00 pm - 7 pm
Opening Social Event: Free Beer & Cash Bar
Thursday, February 6
Topic
7 am- 8:00 am
Breakfast
7 am- 8:15 am
Registration Open
8 am- 8:15 am
Council Bluffs/Chicago
8:15 am - 9:15 am
Welcome and Announcements Ron Vincent, President Keynote: “Moving Onsite Wastewater Programs Forward Physics 101” Tony Smithson
9:20 am - 10:20 am
“Recognizing Competence-The NEHA Installer Credential”
Tony Smithson
Council Bluffs/Chicago
Kansas One /Call - Dig Safe
Michael Pfender
Prairie du Chien
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
10:20 am - 10: 50 am 10:50 am - 11:50 am
Prairie du Chien Green Bay Exhibit Hall Speaker
Room Exhibit Hall
Break and Door Prize Drawing “Oh, the Thinks You Can Think-21st Century Data Management” Tony Smithson DOT Updates Grow Your Business - Sales
Council Bluffs/Chicago
Council Bluffs/Chicago
KS Highway Patrol Prairie du Chien Rick LeJuerrne; Flow Capital, LLC Green Bay
11:50 am - 1:15 pm
Lunch - Annual Meeting
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Advanced Soils & Onsite Wastewater
DeAnn Presley
Council Bluffs/Chicago
DOT Updates
KS Highway Patrol
Prairie du Chien
Vendor Presentation Voluntary Contractor Registration - Options for Making it Work
TBD
Green Bay
Tom Fritts
Prairie du Chien
Advanced Soils & Onsite Wastewater - ctd
DeAnn Presley
Council Bluffs/Chicago
Vendor Presentation
TBD
Green Bay
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Break and Door Prize Drawing
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Graywater Reuse Systems
Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall
Grow Your Business - Profits
KDHE Council Bluffs/Chicago Rick LeJuerrne; Flow Capital, LLC Prairie du Chien
Vendor Presentation
TBD
Green Bay
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Live Entertainment, Free Beer & Cash Bar
Exhibit Hall
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner
Exhibit Hall
Friday, February 7
Topic
7 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
8:30 am - 8:45 am
Announcements
Jessi Wood, President
9:00 am - 10:30 am 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Graywater Reuse Systems Discussion Break and Door Prizes
KDHE & Committee Members Council Bluffs/Chicago Exhibit Hall
Speaker
Room Exhibit Hall Council Bluffs/Chicago
2014 Conference & Trade Show, February 5th-7th Prairie Band Casino & Hotel, Mayetta, KS
Registration Options: Use the forms provided in this newsletter or print from our website: www.ksfa.org Register on-line at: http://www.regonline.com/2014ksfaconferencetradeshow Membership Options: Use the form proved in this newsletter or print from our website: www.ksfa.org On-line membership form at: http://www.regonline.com/ksfamembership Info-Flo December 2013
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2014 KSFA Conference & Trade Show February 5-7, 2014 (Wednesday—Friday)
Prairie Band Casino & Resort
Pre-Conference: This 1/2-day workshop will be a feature presentation on basic soils related to onsite wastewater systems. Trade Show: The beer and snacks ar e on us at the opening Wednesday, February 5th from 5-7pm. So join us for our evening social, get acquainted, and see the latest products! The Trade Show will be open from 8am - 6:30 pm on Thursday and from 8am 11am on Friday. Door prizes, provided by exhibitors and KSFA, will be given out in the Exhibit Hall throughout the conference. Annual Meeting: The annual association meeting will be held at the Conference on Thursday the 6th during lunch. All members are invited to attend. Seminars: Seminar s will Thur sday & Fr iday, February 6th & 7th featuring many different topics. Preliminary agenda available. Food/Banquet: All meals Thur sday & Fr iday, as well as our 11th Annual Steak Dinner, are included with your registration. Hotel Rooms: The Pr air ie Band Resor t is offer ing a great room rate of only $69.00 plus tax for a single room. Please contact the hotel directly at 785-966-7777 to make your reservations and mention you want the SO2KSFA rate! Please book through the hotel ONLY so we can meet our room obligations.
Fees Members Non-members
Pre-Conference Workshop
Conference Registration (Thursday & Friday)
Pre-Conference & Conference
Additional Contractor Employees _______ (how many)
$75**
$170
$125**
$230
$150**
$245
$70 (with 1 paid full Conference Registration)
I/We will attend the 11th Annual Steak Dinner ___Yes ___No *You must be a 2014 Member to get this rate. Submit a membership application and fee with registration.
*EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $25 savings from listed fees if we receive your registration and 2014 membership dues by January 15, 2014. Register early in order take advantage of this great offer!!
Member Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________ Please Print
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Additional Employee Names: _______________________________________________________________________ Company Name:__________________________________________ Email:__________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________ State:_____ Zip:________________ Phone:____________________________ This form, your check made to KSFA , and your membership form should be sent to:
KSFA, 1601 East Peoria #302, Paola, Kansas 66071 *If you have any questions please contact KSFA at (913) 594-1472 or
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Many Thanks to our “Sunflower” Sponsors!! They provide support to the association all year. Please tell them thanks for the Help! Advanced Drainage Systems Allied Concrete Products Bio-Microbics Clearstream Wastewater Systems, Inc. Hoder & Sutter, Inc. IAMPO Infiltrator Systems, Inc. Mack McClain Associates Residential Sewage Treatment Company Trigard Concrete Info-Flo December 2013
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ADVERTISING IN FUTURE Hutchinson, KS
Jessi Wood Residential Sewage Treatment Co. Inc. President Elect 816-966-8885 Mark Shepard Treasurer /Secretary
Utilities Excavating, Inc. 913-469-5777
Grandview, MO Overland Park, KS
Directors: Tod Hettenbach
Arland Stephens
Clem Karlin
Richard Basore (ex-officio)
Bronson Farmer
Clarence Frazier
Terry Deal
Pete Fury
INFO-FLOs Future issues of Info-Flo will be accepting advertising. For opportunities to get your products in front of the Kansas market, call the KSFA office at 913-594-1472, or email us at
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. Ron Vincent Carl Vincent Service President 620-662-0009
Kansas Small Flows Association
Officers:
1601 East Peoria, #302 Paola, Kansas 66071
Board of Directors:
Voting Ballot for 2014 KSFA Board Members
BOARD MEMBERS Mark Shepard Arland Stephens Sheryl Ervin Tom Rowe
Utilities Excavating, Inc. Stephen’s Farms Bio-Microbics Mack McClain Associates
Write-In: VOTE FOR FOUR!
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Kansas Small Flows Association 1601 East Peoria #302, Paola, KS 66071 Ph# 913-594-1472 Fax #816-966-8778 Email:
[email protected] www.ksfa.org
2014 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION January to December NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________ Please Print
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TITLE: _______________________________________________________________ COMPANY/AGENCY: __________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________ CITY:_______________________________ STATE: ______ ZIP: _____________ PHONE:________________________ FAX: __________________________ EMAIL:________________________________________________________________________________
MEMBER TYPE: Professional _____ Supplier/Manufacture _____ Regulator _____ Sunflower ______ Associate Memberships _______(How many?) MEMBERSHIP RATES Professional Associates* Regulator
$ 95.00 A person who is a Contractor, Engineer, Servicer, Installer, Builder, Soil Scientist, or Developer $ 50.00 $ 70.00 A person who is a member or employee of a governmental agency
Supplier/Manufacturer Associates*
$ 170.00 A per son who sells or suppor ts the supplier or manufactur er
$ 95.00
*Associates are additional persons from the same company.
AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ _____________ Check # __________________ Please make checks payable to: “Kansas Small Flows Association” and mail to address above. DATE: ____________SIGNED:_________________________________________ Contributions to KSFA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, dues payments may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
ONSITE WASTEWATER: TRAINING, EDUCATION, and MANAGEMENT
