Southern Section

Southern Section Board

Southern Section Board consists of members that reside or work in the Maryland counties of Calvert, Charles or St. Mary's

Director: George Bacon, Charles County, MD

Past Director: Tom Spalding, Charles County, MD (Retired)

Director Elect: Tara Jones, WSSC Water, MD

Secretary: Kristy McAndrew, Charles County, MD

Treasurer: Danielle Phelps, Charles County, MD

Trustee, Charles County: Kenny Bays, Charles County, MD

Trustee, St. Mary's County: George Warring, St. Mary's METCOM, MD

Trustee, Calvert County: Donnie Bowen, Town of North Beach, MD

Southern Section Past Events

09/13/25 - Member Appreciation Event - Bushwood, MD

The Southern Section hosted a Section Membership Picnic at the 7th District Optimist Park in Bushwood, MD. The event, which drew over 50 members, their families, and friends, offered a perfect blend of delicious food, activities, and member interaction. Door prizes were awarded throughout the day and there was a 50/50 drawing. We look forward to next year's event!

08/13/25 - Training and Meeting - Chesapeake Beach, MD

Class: Excavation Trenching and Shoring Safety. TRE 7857-24-09: All Operators (Non-Process) 7 hours

Class: Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control. TRE Pending

01/29/25 - Training and Election Meeting - Hughesville, MD

Class: Aeration of Activated Sludge, BNR, and ENR Processes. TRE 4855-10-12: All Wastewater Operators and Superintendents (Process) 7 hours

Class: The Toughest Water & Wastewater Pump Applications. Course Codes 2/6/2541, 363-88-09, and 08/9/4334 (Process) 7 hours.

07/27/24 - Member Appreciation Event - Clements, MD

The Southern Section hosted a Section Membership Picnic at Bowles Farm. The event, which drew 75 members, their families, and friends, was a resounding success, offering a perfect blend of delicious food, activities, and member interaction. Bowles Farm provided a delectable spread including hot dogs, hamburgers, a selection of sides, and desserts. But what would a picnic in Southern Maryland be without steamed crabs, freshly steamed on-site by Robbie Newton of Hollywood, Maryland. Door prizes were awarded throughout the day and there was a 50/50 drawing. We look forward to next year's event!

01/24/24 - Training and Election Meeting - Hughesville, MD

Class: Chlorination Technology - TRE 5905-16-05: All Operators (Process) 7 hours. Justin Akers, Instructor

Class: Verifying the Water and Wastewater Process - TRE 4301-08-06: All Operators (Process) 7 hours. Mike Harrington, Instructor

11/15/23 - Training and Meeting - Hughesville, MD

Class: Applied Process Mathematics - TRE 6026-16-11: All Operators (Process) 7 hours. Dan Hamilton, Instructor

Class: Troubleshooting Centrifugal Pumps - TRE 190-86-09: All Operators (Non-Process) 7.5 hours. Tom Spalding, Jr., Instructor

05/24/23 - Training and Meeting - Chesapeake Beach, MD

Class: Chemical Treatment - TRE 6021-16-11: All WW; All IWW, All WT (Process) 7 hours. Bill Shreve, Sr., Instructor

Class: Emerging Contaminants - TRE 7046-21-7: All Operators (Process) 7 hours. Mike Harrington, Instructor

Southern Section Current Events

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