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From the President | Christoph Dobson
folks spread across thousands of square miles. Did
Santa Ana River Basin Section celebrated genera-
you know the Northern Sacramento Valley Section
tions of leadership with a 1940’s theme in the Lyon
stretches all the way from Davis to the Oregon
Air Museum. In Sacramento they had their own
border? But then there are a different set of logis-
version of the Academy Awards.
tical issues to deal with when tackling the dense
At the end of each evening I reflected on the
population of some of the southern sections like
night’s festivities, and thought to myself how fortu-
Santa Ana River Basin and Los Angeles Basin. Each
nate I was to be part of such an important profes-
section has adapted to their unique geographical
sion, and to be a member of an Association with
features to formulate an education delivery model
such a great culture. That culture is strong because
that works for them.
of its uniformity and its diversity. I am proud to
All this work being done to serve our industry
recognition is very important. Each award ceremo-
have spent the past year presiding over an Association that celebrates both.
ny was handled with heartfelt gratitude, and a local
twist. At Monterey Bay, Past Presidents and Quarter
Sincerely,
Century professionals spoke about their experiences, and the esteemed Order of the Sewer Rat was
bestowed. In San Diego there is the Daphnia award,
a pin shaped like the small aquatic crustacean
whose abundance is an indicator of good water
Christoph Dobson, CWEA CSM Grade 1
quality. In Sacramento the President appreciates a
CWEA President 2013 - 2014
special volunteer with a trophy so large it won’t fit
in a car without punching a hole in the roof.
Even the food and entertainment had distinct
flavors, from intimate family-style Basque cuisine in
Bakersfield (Golden Empire Section) to the highrolling “funny money” atmosphere in San Diego.
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