Dinner Meetings

Dinner meeting are generally held once per month on a weekday. Meetings provide an opportunity to mingle with other professionals, students, and people interested in water resources. Typically, dinner is provided followed by a one-hour presentation by featured guests.

Members: Looking for dinner meeting recordings?  Head over to the Member Portal!

Upcoming events

    • 09 Dec 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Ivar’s Salmon House on Lake Union, 401 NE Northlake Way, Seattle, Washington
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    AWRA-WA Seattle Dinner & Annual Meeting

    Monday, December 9th, 2024

    5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

    We are delighted to invite you to our AWRA-WA Annual Meeting, an evening dedicated to community, collaboration, and giving back. This event is a unique opportunity to support our mission and advance water resources education across Washington. Proceeds will go towards funding AWRA's Student Fellowship Program.

    Location:
    Ivar's Salmon House - Nooksack Room, 401 NE Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98105

    Agenda:

    • Board Meeting - 5:30 to 6:00 PM (open to all members)
    • In-Person Social & Dinner - 6:00 to 7:00 PM (open to all non-virtual)
    • Election Results & Presentation - 7:00 to 8:00 PM (open to all)

       Meet the Presenter: 

      John Chandler, P.E., Water Resources Technical Lead, Puget Sound Energy

      John manages an average of 1.9 million acre-feet of water per year at the Baker Project, a 200 MW, two reservoir hydroelectric facility. He works with several departments to modernize Puget Sound Energy's (PSE) water management program to help work out the difficulties the new license has in operations. As the technical lead, he supports analyses in several departments including Dam Safety, the Integrated Resources Plan, Trade Floor, Dispatch Center, Generating Facilities, Resources Sciences & Asset Management, and more.

      Board Election:

      Results of this year's AWRA-WA Board Election will be announced prior to John's presentation. AWRA-WA members in good financial standing should have received an email from ElectionBuddy to vote for next year's Board of Directors. If you did not receive an invitation to vote but feel you should have, please contact waawra.webmaster@gmail.com before December 8th for assistance.

      Registration Options:

      • In-Person: Registration includes a meal from Ivar's wonderful dinner selection and one beverage of your choice. Additional drinks may be purchased separately. In-person registrations are limited, so we encourage you to register early and share this event with colleagues and friends!
      • Virtual: For the convenience of members all over the state, we will be hosting a hybrid event. While the board meeting and full dinner experience can only be enjoyed by in-person attendees, a virtual option will be available for the election announcement and presentation. Virtual attendees will receive a link to participate via our webinar service the day of the event. 

      Registration Fees (Must Register by Sunday, December 8th):

      • $40 = Non-members and guests 
      • $35 = AWRA-WA current members
      • Free = Students (must be currently enrolled full-time)
      • $10 = Virtual attendees (registration required)

      You can pay using a credit card by registering online. If you are planning to pay in person at the event, please note that we can only accept in-person payments in the form of cash or a check. A receipt can be provided upon request. AWRA-WA will fully refund the registration fee if cancellation notice is received at least 4 days before the event.


      Can't attend? You can still make a difference!

      If you are unable to join us for the event, you can still support the AWRA-WA mission. Your donation will directly fund education programs, student fellowships, and other AWRA-WA initiatives. Every contribution, big or small, helps us continue building a sustainable future for our water resources. Donate using the form at the bottom of the Sponsorship Page

      Thank you for your generosity and continued support of AWRA-WA. Together, we can make waves of change. We look forward to seeing you in December!

    Past events

    14 Nov 2024 AWRA-WA November 2024 Ellensburg Dinner Meeting
    14 Dec 2023 AWRA-WA December 2023 Seattle Dinner & Annual Meeting
    06 Apr 2023 AWRA-WA/CWU April 2023 Ellensburg Joint Dinner Meeting
    15 Dec 2022 AWRA-WA December 2022 Virtual Dinner Meeting and Election Results
    20 Sep 2022 AWRA-WA September 2022 Virtual Lunch Meeting
    25 Aug 2022 AWRA-WA August 2022 Virtual Dinner Meeting
    23 Jun 2022 AWRA-WA June 2022 Virtual Lunch Meeting
    26 May 2022 AWRA-WA May 2022 Virtual Lunch Meeting
    21 Apr 2022 AWRA-WA April 2022 Virtual Lunch Meeting
    15 Dec 2021 AWRA-WA December 2021 Virtual Dinner Meeting
    28 Oct 2021 AWRA-WA October 2021 Virtual Lunch Meeting
    23 Sep 2021 AWRA-WA September 2021 Virtual Lunch Meeting
    17 Jun 2021 AWRA-WA June 2021 Virtual Lunch Meeting: Legislative Update
    25 May 2021 AWRA-WA May 2021 Virtual Lunch Meeting 2
    13 May 2021 AWRA-WA May 2021 Virtual Lunch Meeting
    25 Mar 2021 AWRA-WA March 2021 Virtual Dinner Meeting
    04 Feb 2021 AWRA-WA February 2021 Virtual Lunch Meeting
    15 Dec 2020 AWRA-WA December 2020 Virtual Dinner Meeting and Election Results
    18 Nov 2020 AWRA-WA November 2020 Virtual Lunch Meeting
    22 Oct 2020 AWRA-WA October 2020 Virtual Lunch Meeting
    16 Sep 2020 AWRA-WA September 2020 Virtual Lunch Meeting
    09 Jul 2020 AWRA-WA July 2020 Virtual Dinner Meeting
    11 Jun 2020 AWRA-WA June 2020 Virtual Dinner Meeting
    29 Apr 2020 AWRA-WA April 2020 Virtual Dinner Meeting -- Legislative Update
    26 Feb 2020 AWRA-WA February 2020 Seattle Dinner Meeting
    10 Dec 2019 AWRA-WA December 2019 Seattle Dinner Meeting
    24 Oct 2019 AWRA-WA October 2019 Seattle Dinner Meeting
    23 Sep 2019 AWRA-WA September 2019 Seattle Dinner Meeting
    15 Aug 2019 AWRA-WA August 2019 Seattle Dinner Meeting
    12 Jun 2019 AWRA-WA/WHS June 2019 Seattle Dinner Meeting -- Legislative Update
    29 Apr 2019 AWRA-WA April 2019 Seattle Dinner Meeting
    11 Apr 2019 AWRA-WA April 2019 Ellensburg Dinner Meeting
    05 Mar 2019 UW-AWRA 2019 Winter Mixer
    19 Dec 2018 AWRA-WA December 2018 Seattle Dinner Meeting
    07 Nov 2018 AWRA-WA November Seattle Dinner Meeting
    19 Sep 2018 AWRA-WA September Seattle Dinner Meeting
    26 Jun 2018 AWRA-WA June 2018 Seattle Dinner Meeting
    24 May 2018 AWRA-WA May Seattle Dinner Meeting - 2018 Washington State Legislative Update
    27 Mar 2018 AWRA-WA March 2018 Seattle Dinner Meeting
    27 Feb 2018 AWRA-WA February 2018 Seattle Dinner Meeting
    29 Jan 2018 UW-AWRA 2018 Student Mixer
    19 Dec 2017 AWRA-WA December Seattle Dinner Meeting - 2017 AWRA-WA Annual Meeting, Board Elections and End-of-Year Social
    15 Nov 2017 AWRA-WA November 2017 Seattle Dinner Meeting
    26 Sep 2017 AWRA-WA September Seattle Dinner Meeting
    27 Jun 2017 AWRA-WA June Seattle Dinner Meeting - 2017 Washington State Legislative Update
    16 May 2017 AWRA-WA May Seattle Dinner Meeting - Using the SUSTAIN Model to Maximize Efficiencies in the Management of Stormwater
    25 Apr 2017 AWRA-WA April Seattle Dinner Meeting - A NORTHWEST VISION FOR 2040 WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
    12 Apr 2017 AWRA-WA April Ellensburg Dinner Presentation - KITTITAS COUNTY WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – PROCESS AND THE FUTURE
    22 Feb 2017 February Dinner Meeting - Nooksack River System-Wide Improvement Framework
    25 Jan 2017 UW-AWRA Student Mixer
    13 Dec 2016 December 2016 AWRA-WA Members Meeting, New Board Members Announcement, and Social
    10 Nov 2016 Ellensburg Dinner Presentation - Naneum/Whiskey/Cherry Watershed Assessment
    28 Sep 2016 September Dinner Meeting - Managing the Baker Project's Driest Season
    14 Jun 2016 2016 Washington State Legislative Update: Joint AWRA-WA & Washington Hydrologic Society Meeting
    12 May 2016 May Dinner Meeting - NGWREF Darcy Lecture 2016
    29 Mar 2016 Dinner Presentation - Drinking Water and Climate Change
    23 Feb 2016 Dinner Presentation - Update on Recent Court Cases: The New Rules on Water Availability as Defined by Washington Courts and Legislative Response
    27 Jan 2016 AWRA-WA Student Mixer
    08 Dec 2015 December Dinner Meeting, 2016 Board Election, and Movie “Lost Rivers”
    03 Nov 2015 Dinner Presentation - What's Happening in Central Washington: An Overview of Ecology's Water Resources Program
    07 Oct 2015 Dinner Presentation - Planning for Climate Change in the Wenatchee River Basin: The Alpine Lakes Storage Optimization Project
    16 Sep 2015 Dinner Presentation -Clean Samish Initiative Presented by Karen DuBose, Skagit County
    20 May 2015 Washington State Legislative Update: Joint AWRA-WA & Washington Hydrologic Society Meeting
    30 Apr 2015 April 30 AWRA Dinner Meeting and CWU Student Chapter Mixer
    01 Apr 2015 Dinner Presentation - King County Recycled Water: The Right Water for the Right Use
    24 Feb 2015 Dinner Presentation - Department of Ecology Draft Rule for Human Health Criteria
    22 Jan 2015 AWRA UW Student Chapter and AWRA-WA Mixer
    11 Dec 2014 AWRA-WA December Meeting
    06 Nov 2014 Dinner Presentation -Washington State Trust Water Right Program Presented by Kelsey Collins
    10 Sep 2014 Dinner Presentation -Puget Sound Energy’s Baker River Project Presented by John Chandler, Puget Sound Energy
    20 May 2014 Washington State Legislative Update: Joint AWRA-WA & Washington Hydrologic Society Meeting
    01 May 2014 Spokane Event - Water Resource Perceptions & Watershed Modeling - Presentation by Melanie Thornton and Kate Tillotson, PhD students at WSU
    01 May 2014 Dinner Presentation -Seattle’s Cascade Watersheds Supply System Presented by Brent Lackey, Major Watersheds Strategic Advisor, Seattle Public Utilities
    27 Mar 2014 Dinner Presentation - King County’s “In-Lieu Fee” Mitigation Program - Presentation by Michael Murphy, Land Conservation Program Manager, King County

                                   

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