The following survey is your Travel Funding Request for the upcoming Board meeting scheduled for Sunday, August 24th-Thursday, August 28th.

The current itinerary is laid out below:

Sunday, August 24th

• Fly in to Anchorage
• Shuttle transportation to Girdwood (about 50 minutes) (there is plenty to explore/take advantage of at the resort for those who arrive early)
• Reception at Alyeska Resort
• Overnight at Alyeska Resort

Monday, August 25th

• Board Meeting at Alyeska Resort
• Outing/Activity with dinner
• Overnight at Alyeska Resort

Tuesday, August 26th

• Breakfast at hotel
• Depart for Whittier with guests and luggage (around 9:30 to make the 10:30 tunnel time)
• Lunch in Whittier
• 26 Glacier Cruise (departs at 12:30, returns at 6:20)
• Dinner in Whittier
• Drive to Anchorage (about 2 hours)
• Overnight at Lakefront Anchorage

Wednesday, August 27th

• Breakfast at hotel (guests will have a free day in Anchorage)
• Head to Airport (9:00, short 5 minute drive)
• Flight to Bethel (10:30 AM, arrive around 11:45)
• Boat travel between communities with box lunches
• Dinner in Bethel (Uncommon Pizza, recommended by Tammy)
• Flight to Anchorage (7:40 PM, arrive around 8:50 PM)
• Overnight at Lakefront Anchorage

Thursday, August 28th

• Flights home

This survey helps us understand your intended attendance and travel so that we can begin our logistical planning of the events taking place while we are in Alaska. Please reach out to Paul if your travel plans require flying in early

Please fill this out at your earliest convenience, but no later than Friday, March 28th so that we can get travel within Alaska booked.  

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You can find the draft meeting minutes from our January meeting here. 

WPI is excited to announce the upcoming launch of our public-facing AI Assistant, WooPI, on our website. This cutting-edge tool is designed to help users gain an in-depth understanding of our organization and mission. WooPI is thoroughly trained on a wide range of topics, including the certification process, membership details, and testing fundamentals. We encourage you to explore its features and see what it can do for you by trying it out today: WooPI!

WPI is preparing to launch our new online forum on our website. Initially, access will be granted to select groups, including the Board of Directors, C2EP, and the Canadian Certification Committee. This forum will serve as a crucial platform for storing documents and fostering discussions and ideas within the industry.

We are excited to roll out our newly developed standardized exams in Water Treatment, Distribution, Wastewater Treatment, and Collection. These exams represent the pinnacle of industry standards. Both the WPI certification program and the Professional Operator certification program have successfully adopted these exams. Additionally, nine testing clients have initiated the implementation process, and another nine clients are reviewing the exams, with plans to implement them soon.

I would welcome all Board and Commission members to review this document. As we move to create new credentials and address the needs of today and future water environment professionals I invite you to read this document and utilize the findings to shape our discussions and strategic direction. Thank you.

-Paul

Please see the approved 2025  budget here. 

If needed, please complete the expense report below and submit to Paul, Tom, Haley, and Malorie for processing.

WPI Expense Form 2025