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students at the annual conferences or events of A&WMA, APWA, AWWA, AEESP, CWEA, the International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, LMOP, NAEM, NJWEA, NYWEA, SWANA, US Science & Engineering Festival, USAIDIS, and WEFTEC! For 2013, the Academy will increase its distribution of print and/or electronic editions by sending it directly to leadership of virtually all federal, state, and local agencies nationwide. The base fee is only $350 plus a small amount for each Academy Certified environmental engineer or environmental scientist at your organization. To reserve your place, call Ms. Sammi Olmo at 410.266.3311 or email her at jsolmo@aaee.net.

Compete for the Environmental Communications Award

Inaugurated last year, the popular AAEES Environmental Communications Award competition is aimed at identifying and promoting campaigns that are successful in communicating complex

and challenging issues to the public and its stakeholders. Effective public relations is paramount for the smooth implementation of environmental engineering and science projects. Please alert your public relations department to evaluate their finest achievements as possible entries. Winners will be recognized and will receive Academy trophies at the Excellence in Environmental Engineering & Science Awards Luncheon and Technical Conference April 25, 2013 at the National Press Club, Washington, D.C. Winners qualify to enter the International Water Association’s PIA Awards. Details are available online at AAEE.net under “Awards.” The Academy is growing in scope and breadth. Board Certified members and the value they bring are being recognized more than ever before. With your help and commitment, the Academy will continue its mission of: excellence in the practice of environmental engineering and science to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare to enable humankind to co-exist in harmony with nature.”

In Memoriam
William H. Brinker, P.E., BCEE 1949 - 2012

Bill Brinker passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 17th, 2012 while celebrating with his fellow Jackrabbits at his beloved alma-mater SDSU. Bill was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Vic and Lois Brinker on March 9, 1949. He graduated O’Gorman High School and went onto receive his Undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Waste Water Treatment at SDSU. With his passion for work he began a job at the Waste Water Treatment Plant in Sioux Falls where his dedication led him to a management position. Beyond that he successfully, joyously, and with such love joined and grew within HDR Engineering where he was currently a Senior Vice President to a career that surpassed his passion for Civil Engineering. Today the family celebrates the awesome life Billy lived and they mourn for the future memories he will be heartbreakingly missed. Bill is a husband, father, colleague, friend, caregiver, scholastic, competitor, jokester, mentor and the man anyone would be lucky to have in their life. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbie; blessed children, Chris (Alex), Jason (Samantha), Carrie (Jesse); father, Vic; Siblings, Kenny (Family), Lynnette (Family); Uncle Mike (Amy, Teri and Families) and so many other amazing family and friends. We love you Brink Dog! You will be eternally missed! Obituary and pictured provided by ArgusLeader.com Bill Brinker was a Board Certified Environmental Engineer and had been certified in Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering since 1993. He had served as the Academy’s State Representative for both North and South Dakota since 1996.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Environmental Engineer Fall 2012
