Southern Section Member Appreciation Picnic
09/13/25 - Southern Section Member Appreciation Picnic
Join the WWOA Southern Section members for hot dogs, hamburgers, fried chicken, sides, desserts, beverages, and hot steamed crabs. Good food, good company, a playground for kids, a 50/50 raffle, and door prizes and there is no cost for this event, but you must be registered. No walk ups admitted. This picnic is for current Southern Section members (2025 dues paid prior to June 1, 2025) and their guests only. Each member will receive a maximum of 4 admissions. This is a rain or shine event. We hope to see you there!
You must register before 12:00 noon, Friday, September 5, 2025.
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: 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
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