WESTERN PACIFIC SUBSECTION
of the American Water Works Association Hawaii Section

Please visit the **NEW** AWWA-HIWPS web page for more information: http://www.awwahiwps.org/

AWWA-HIWPS Board of Directors 2023-2024

Chair: John Riegel, BC
Vice Chair: Gary Byrd, member
Secretary: Joseph (Joe) Claveria, BC
Treasurer: Gilda Mafnas, GWA
Trustees: Viliame Vuetibau, SSFM, and Tom Cruz, GWA
Past Chair: Evangeline (Vangie) Lujan, GWA

Purpose

The purpose of this subsection is for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge concerning the improvement of practice in the design, construction, operation and management of water works and all related actives, and supporting skill based training and an open exchange of experiences throughout Guam, the Commonwealth of the Mariana Islands, the Republic of Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia.

Organization

The Subsection is a Subcommittee of the Pacific Rim Committee. The Pacific Rim Committee's objectives are:

  1. Increase Participation by Pacific Rim members,

  2. Work with Water for People Committee Char to coordinate efforts in the Pacific Rim ares. Provide avenue for interchange of information with our Pacific Rim members,

  3. Send newsletter articles about water related issues in the Pacific Rim Areas,

  4. Coordinate with conference committee to have at least one speaker either from or about Pacific Rim areas, and

  5. Report activities to the Water Utility/Government Affairs Council Chair.

Picture Source: Guam AWWA Subsection Website

Picture Source: Guam AWWA Subsection Website

Last Updated:  08/12/2023_JS