2008 WASDA Committees
(Current Participants as of 3/03/08)

FINANCE Committee
**Term ends AM 09;
nominated/elected by Board**
Deron Johnson – Chairman/Treasurer
Ed Nugent
Mike Dooley

Industry Marketing Committee
Jim Fuller – Chairman
Sam Peirce
Dave Putnam
Gary Crawford
Dave Yoder

Leadership Committee
**Term ends AM09**
**Nominated by Board/elected by Membership**
Mike Dooley – Chairman
Sam Miller
Dave Wicket
Doug Hayes

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Peter Krainock – Chairman
Mike Vore
Carl Smith
Scott Wright
Jay Eversoll
Mark Baum
Gary Bryant
Kevin Murphy
Jim Keffer
Mark Troyanowski
Kirk Morris
Steve Benton
Pete De Haan
Dave Widenhofer

Publications Committee
Dave Putnam – Chairman
Doug Hayes
Tom Butler

Membership Committee
Ed Nugent – Chairman
Mike Groeniger
Daryl McLennan
Mark Troyanowski
Bernie Pipan
Mike Vore
Gary Bryant
Rick Ferguson
Pete Lisowski
John Schulte

Program Development Committee
Ed Morrison – Chairman
Ed Nugent
David Yoder
Peter Krainock
Terry Dotson
Walter Cooper
James Krampf
Sam Peirce
Brett Groeniger

ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMMITTEE
Walter Cooper – Chairman
Mike Vore
Bernie Pipan
Mark Baum
Carl Smith
Scott Wright
Brett Groeniger

WASDA COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS
Updated 03/06

FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee's mission is to oversee the overall financial health of WASDA.

INDUSTRY MARKETING COMMITTEE
The Industry Marketing Committee's mission is to create a strong image for the industry that will enhance WASDA's marketing position.  The goal is to stimulate interest in Distributors, customers and Manufacturers.

LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
The Leadership Committee's mission is clearly defined in WASDA's Bylaws.  In summary, no less than sixty (60) days before the Annual Meeting, the Leadership Committee shall present to the Membership a slate of nominees for Directors. 

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The Membership Committee's mission is to encourage eligible companies to join WASDA and to implement an Ambassador Program to help new members feel engaged in WASDA. They will also oversee membership retention efforts. The Committee makes suggestions, observations and recommendations about Membership activities to the Board of Directors.  It maintains contact with eligible prospective members through correspondence and personal solicitation.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Program Development Committee's mission is to develop programs that provide educational and informational opportunities to the membership through use of speakers, forums, roundtable discussions or any other means.   

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
The Publications Committee's mission is to coordinate all WASDA publishing efforts.  This includes the directory and Connections.  The Committee serves as the filter for other association information that is posted on the WASDA website.  This includes certain survey summaries. 

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE
The Government Relations Committee's mission is to monitor and communicate to the Membership current legislation and funding information that has a potential impact on the water and sewer industry.

ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMMITTEE
The Associate Member Committee's mission is to provide information to WASDA from the Associate Member's perspective.  The Committee also advises WASDA on networking between the Associate and Distributor Members.