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June 2026 Dinner Meeting Newsletter

Summer is around the corner and again the High Desert will feel the hot temperatures and find an increase in demand to our water systems. This season reminds us of the critical role water professionals play in maintaining reliable service, protecting public health, and preparing our systems to meet the challenges of peak demand.

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Our April dinner meeting was another success with the program and attendance! Many appreciations go out to our class instructor, Jun Li, of MOBILTEX, and to our guest speaker, local historian Gary “Old Town Griz” Drylie. We would also like to extend our appreciation to all our vendors for their continued support of the association. 

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Bittersweet note, we learned of the retirement of Karin Tuerffs of GSM. Karin has been a tremendous supporter of our association over the years and was always willing to step forward and provide educational classes for our members. Her dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment to the water industry have been greatly appreciated.Karin, you will be missed, and we wish you all the best in your retirement. Thank you for everything you have done for our association and its members.

We are pleased to invite you to our June Dinner Meeting. We are excited to offer another evening of practical training and technical insight.

 

Our June program features a CEU class presented by Mueller Company focusing on Dry Barrel Hydrant, followed by a presentation from Carollo Engineers - From Reactive to Proactive, How Hydraulic Modeling Improves Operations, Master Planning, and Capital Investment Decisions.

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Our Association remains dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for training, collaboration, and connection. Whether you are a long-time member or joining us for the first time, we are glad to have you as part of this community. Each meeting is an opportunity to share insights, learn from industry experts, and reinforce the partnerships that help keep our water systems reliable and resilient.

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Educational 1.0 CEU

Topic: C502 Dry Barrel Hydrants

Instructor: Mike Millard, Mueller Company

 

• Purpose of fire hydrants in water distribution system

• Difference between dry and wet barrels

• Overview of ANSI/AWWA C502 standards

• Maintenance, operations, inspections

 

 

Featured Presentation

 

Topic: Reactive to Proactive, How Hydraulic Modeling Improves Operations, Master Planning, and Capital Investment Decisions

Presenters: Carollo Engineers

• Practical applications of hydraulic models in daily operations

• Valve closures, flushing programs, and system maintenance planning

• Evaluating pressure zones and flow conditions

• Supporting emergency response and outage planning

• Improving communication between engineering and operations staff

Dinner & Networking

Enjoy a hosted dinner while connecting with fellow water professionals, engineers, operators, managers, and industry partners from across the High Desert.

• Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026

• Location: Original Roadhouse | 11940 Amargosa Road, Victorville CA

• CEU Class: Check-In: 5:00-5:30 / Class: 5:30-6:30

• Social: Check-In: 6:30-7:00 / Dinner: 7:15

• Program: 7:45-8:30

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Vendor Appreciation & Sponsorship

HDMWA extends sincere thanks to our industry partners for their continued support. Vendor sponsorships help keep our meetings affordable and informative while providing relevant technical and operational content for our members.

2026 Membership
Membership dues are $35. Members receive discounted pricing for all hosted classes and dinner meetings. Membership forms are available on our website. While membership offers great benefits, membership is not required to attend all classes or dinner meetings, everyone is welcome.

Get Involved?
Interested in presenting, instructing a CEU class or bringing a first-time attendee? Opportunities are available and include recognition during meetings and in HDMWA communications. Please contact George Cardenas at 760-617-3677.

HDMWA remains committed to providing relevant, practical forums where operators, professionals, industry partners, engineers, and board members can come together to exchange ideas, learn from real-world experience, and stay informed on issues that directly impact water systems.

We look forward to another informative and engaging evening. Thank you for your continued involvement and support, we hope you enjoy the program and the company.

 

 

George Cardenas, HDMWA President

“Water is the driving force of all nature.” — Leonardo da Vinci