Southern Section Current Events
Southern Section Member Appreciation Picnic!
Saturday, September 12th - 11:00am to 4:00pm
7th District Optimist Park
21860 Colton Point Road
Bushwood, MD 20618
This picnic is for current Southern Section members (2026 dues paid prior to June 1, 2026) and their guests only. Each member will receive a maximum of 4 admissions to the picnic. The Southern Section member must be one of the attendees.
There is no cost for this event, but you must register in advance!
RSVP via online registration by clicking the button below.
You must register before 4:00pm, August 29, 2026. No walk ups.
Hotdogs, hamburgers, fried chicken, sides, desserts, beverages (water and sodas), and hot, steamed crabs!
Bring your own beer (cans only) - other forms of alcohol are not permitted. You are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Please plan on joining your fellow Southern Section members for some good food, good company, a playground for the kids, a 50/50 raffle, and door prizes!
Are you interested in serving WWOA Southern Section?
As a volunteer at the section level, learn about leadership, management and governance with this established organization.
For information contact the Southern Section: southern.section.wwoa@gmail.com
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: Tara Jones, WSSC Water, MD
Past Director: George Bacon, Charles County, MD
Director Elect: Kenny Bays, Charles County, MD
Secretary: Kristy McAndrew, Charles County, MD
Treasurer: George Bacon, Charles County, MD
Trustee, Charles County: Jennifer Sims, 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
02/25/26 - Training and Meeting, Charlotte Hall, MD
Class: Troubleshooting Centrifugal Pumps, TRE 190-86-09: All Operators (Non-Process) 7.5 hours
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