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Revised Bylaws

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Our association’s Bylaws have not been refreshed since the WIWSA was established in 2004 and some articles need to be updated. A comparison of the version linked under, which will be presented to our membership for approval on March 21, 2018 with the recommendation of our Board of Directors, with the original Bylaws (below) will show that no changes have been recommended for: Our business purposes or Rules of Order Our classes of membership or Annual Dues or Assessments Our scheduled meetings or voting privileges The number and titles of our Officers and Directors or their responsibilities, powers or manner … Continue reading Revised Bylaws

President's Message

WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE March 2018

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WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE March 2018 First of all, three “housekeeping” details. One, this quarter’s Water News will be the last paper & mailed version of our quarterly Water News.  At our last membership meeting, almost all attendees voted to change to an email version and we will be communicating with you “digitally” from now on. Two, our next quarterly members’ meeting – 5:00 to 7:00 pm on March 21st – will be the last meeting at the Race Road Fire Station for this year.  The station will be getting a “top to bottom” renovation beginning this spring so we will … Continue reading WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE March 2018

Meetings

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING March 21, 2018 — 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING March 21, 2018 — 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM CENTRAL WHIDBEY ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE STATION 1164 RACE ROAD, COUPEVILLE, WA                                                                   AGENDA Call to order                       Member and guest introductions Quorum call                       At least one-fifth of membership present Approve Agenda                Vote to approve the Agenda Secretary’s Report:  Randi Perry will present the Minutes for the December 6, 2017 General Membership Meeting.  Vote to approve the Minutes. Treasurer’s Report:    Bethel Hart will present the Treasurer’s Report.  Vote to approve the Treasurer’s Report. “Pass the word!”:   1. Scheduled dates for 2018 Quarterly … Continue reading GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING March 21, 2018 — 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM

Events, Training

Planning & Funding for Water Systems

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WHEN:       Thursday, March 15th TIME:         1 – 3 PM WHERE:     Greenbank area, details to be provided upon registration   Topic of Discussion:  Infrastructure is expensive to replace, and most people don’t want to. or can’t afford to pay their share of the upgrade that may cost between $4,000K/home – $20,000K/home, or more. Hear about two loan programs and what you need to do to become financially eligible and take on the loan/debt. This is a collaboration with WA State Dept. of Health, Office of Drinking Water-NWRO and US-Rural Development, Mt. Vernon Office, and hosted by Honeymoon Lake CC Water … Continue reading Planning & Funding for Water Systems

Events, Meetings

2018 Meeting Dates

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Meetings Member Meeting Dates for 2018: Wednesday March 21 5 PM to 7 PM Wednesday June 20 5 PM to 7 PM Wednesday September 19 5 PM to 7 PM Wednesday December 19 5 PM to 7 PM Member Meetings are held at: Race Road Fire Station 1164 Race Road Coupeville, WA 98239 Events Sound Waters 2018 We will have a exhibit at Sound Waters – please stop by! Continue reading 2018 Meeting Dates

Meetings, President's Message

WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – DECEMBER, 2017

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Many of our members will recall that we committed a quarterly members’ meeting last year to the subject of water ownership in our state.  Since then, we have focused on other topics but recently we have received questions from more than a few members about the responsibilities and legal obligations of Home Owner Associations and other communities that purvey drinking water to their members.  There is definitely some confusion about this subject so we will dedicate our quarterly members’ meeting on December 6th to give it the clarification that it deserves. Once again, the leadership and staff of our State … Continue reading WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – DECEMBER, 2017