All WCDA member firm representatives and committee members are invited to the quarterly association meeting. Please RSVP using the link below. *If there are changes to your attendance status, please notify Teresa Porath ASAP, but no later than one week (7 days) prior to the event. Agendas will be sent via email. This quarter’s meeting is hosted by Ferguson Waterworks.
*Please note that starting with Q3 2024, anyone who registers for our quarterly meeting events and does not notify us at least seven (7) days prior to the event(s) that they will not be attending or does not find a substitute to come in their place, will be assessed a no-show fee of $250.
Hotel reservations can be made in our room block here.
Newport News Marriott at City Center
740 Town Center Dr.
Newport News, VA 23606
Reservations must be made by August 23, 2024. We cannot guarantee rooms after this date.
• Norfolk is the closest major airport (35 minutes no traffic), but there is tunnel construction causing significant delays at times and potential beach traffic.
• Newport News airport is the closest airport but only has American Airlines flights to/from Charlotte three times per day.
• Richmond is another viable option and is about an hour drive on roads generally without traffic.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 –10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Education Session on Owner Readiness Training:
Be part of the development of the new Owner Organizational Readiness Training, based on the Phase II research findings in the Readiness for Success report. During this session you will get a chance to see the first draft of the new training curriculum and provide initial feedback as we work through and finalize this new and exciting educational option for owners. The goal will be to build on this workshop and other feedback on the training to support beta testing with owners by year end.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 – 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm – WCDA Social:
Ferguson Waterworks HQ, 6th Floor Terrace
751 Lakefront Commons
Newport News, VA 23606
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 – 8:00 am – 5 pm – Q3 Association Meeting
Ferguson Waterworks HQ
751 Lakefront Commons
Newport News, VA 23606
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 – 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Cocktail Reception:
Tradition Brewing Company
700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, #100
Newport News, VA 23606
Thursday, September 19, 2024 – 8 am – 12 pm – BOD meeting – Board of Directors and Staff Only
Ferguson Waterworks HQ
751 Lakefront Commons
Newport News, VA 23606
If you would like to attend the September 18, 2024, Q3 Association meeting via Teams, please email Teresa to receive a link.