TWQA News and Events

The Association has been alerted to a new internet scam targeting our members. Some members have received emails suggesting that the 'TWQA 2021 Mailing List' is now available'.

TWQA does not sell our member or attendee lists. 

This email is what is known as a 'phishing scam'. The 'Reply To' address references an web domain that does not exist. Do NOT reply to this email. Replying to this email opens recipients to potential computer attacks from the sender. 

If you receive such an email, please ignore it. Again, DO NOT REPLY OR FORWARD this email to anyone. Just delete the email.

Questions about this alert can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, at 361.573-6707 or twqadirector@twqa.org. 

Registration for the 48th Annual TWQA Convention & Exposition is now open!

Do you have products or services that will benefit water quality providers or customers?  Are you a water quality professional?  Members from across the state and country will meet  to discuss the latest issues and technologies in the Texas water quality industry.  San Antonio has a lot to offer with its cultural atmosphere so mark your calendars now!  

Register Today on the TWQA Website!

For the safety of all attendees and the general public, TWQA will abide by all city ordinances and property policies regarding COVID-19 precautions.

The 2021 Texas Water Quality Association Convention and Exposition is opening July 12 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter. Events range from technical sessions and training programs to the annual golf tournament and a family-friendly outing to SeaWorld San Antonio.

The exhibitor's floor plan will be available shortly, so check the Association website (twqa.org) and make your plans to attend.

Questions about the 2021 Convention can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, at 361.573-6707 or by email at twqadirector@twqa.org.

See You There! 

TWQA is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Jo Grace TWQA Scholarship. 

The Texas Water Quality Association is conducting an online Advanced Water Conditioning course beginning February 2 2021. The course will be delivered via 1 3-hour and 2 2-hour training sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, February 2, 3 and 4. Each session will begin promptly at 8:00 AM. The first session will end at 11:00 AM, the remaining sessions will complete at 10:00 AM. Registered participants will receive an email with a link to the online training sessions.

Please note that participants must attend all days to receive credit for the course and each participant must have a separate email address, and respond to polling questions and chat conversations, so that the instructor can verify participation.

Ready to sign up? Click here to register for this course!

Additional training sessions will be scheduled throughout the coming months. Questions about TWQA training can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by email (twqadirector@twqa.org) or phone (361.573-6707).

The Texas Water Quality Association is conducting an online Basic Water Conditioning course beginning January 19 2021. The course will be delivered via 3 2-hour training sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, January 19, 20 and 21. Each session will begin promptly at 7:00 AM. Registered participants will receive an email with a link to the online training sessions.

Please note that participants must attend all days to receive credit for the course and each participant must have a separate email address, and respond to polling questions and chat conversations, so that the instructor can verify participation.

Ready to sign up? Click here to register for this course!

Additional training sessions will be scheduled throughout the coming months. Questions about TWQA training can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by email (twqadirector@twqa.org) or phone (361.573-6707).

TWQA has rescheduled the October 2020 Advanced Water Conditioning class for October 27, 28 and 29. In addition to the change in dates, the class times have also changed. Class will begin at 7:00AM on October 27 and at 8:00AM on October 28 and 29. As before, all classes will be delivered using WebEx. Please plan on joining the WebEx call a few minutes early so the classes can begin on time and stay on schedule.

All registered participants have been confirmed for the new dates. All participants must be able to attend all three days to get credit for the course.

Questions about this announcement can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by phone (361.573-6707) or email (twqadirector@twqa.org).

Earlier today, TWQA announced that the Advanced Water Conditioning online training scheduled for October 13-15 2020 must be postponed due to an illness.

The association apologizes to everyone for the inconvenience. The course will be rescheduled for later in the month. All registered participants have the option to attend the later class or receive a refund.

If you have questions regarding this announcement, please contact Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by phone (361.573-6707) or email (twqadirector@twqa.org). 

On Monday, July 13, 2020, the Texas Water Quality Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to cancel the 47th Annual Convention which had been rescheduled for October, 2020, in San Antonio, Texas.  

According to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, 

"The ability to hold a safe in person event has been greatly affected by the current surge in COVID-19 cases as well as the uncertainty of what the future holds. The safety of our exhibitors and members is the most important factor so the decision was made. Watch for details regarding a virtual meeting to fulfill annual Association requirements.      

The convention has been moved to July 12th - 16, 2021, at the San Antonio Marriott RiverCenter.  Please mark your calendars to attend in 2021!

Thank you so very much for your patience and understanding during this very trying time.  TWQA is here for you and looks forward to meeting face to face soon.  Be safe, stay strong and please feel free to call me if you have questions."

Questions may be forwarded to the TWQA offices by email (twqadirector@twqa.org) or phone (361.573-6707).

TWQA is now offering online training for water quality professionals preparing for, and maintaining, Water Quality Specialist certification in the State of Texas. According to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, the Association's goal is to offer both Basic Water Conditioning and Advanced Water Conditioning,  hosted by state-certified instructors, on a monthly basis.

Online training sessions have a limited class size, so check the training schedule and sign up early to reserve your spot.

Questions about this email can be sent to the TWQA executive offices by email (twqadirector@twqa.org) or phone (361.573-6707).
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