SWANA TO PREMIERE NEW RECYCLING CERTIFICATION COURSE IN FEBRUARY

PREMIERE WILL BE IN PORTLAND, ORE. AT SWANA'S WINTER TRAINING CENTER

The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) has announced that its new Manager of Recycling Systems Course will premiere on February 11, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. The Association contracted with Kessler Consulting, Inc. and R.W. Beck on this project, which is in the final stages of development. The training, which will prepare recycling professionals for the new Recycling Certification exam, will provide the knowledge needed to successfully manage a municipal solid waste recycling operation.

The need for industry-wide recycling training with current practices, technologies and case studies prompted the association to develop the new course. SWANA had previously offered a Manager of Recycling Systems program, but a thorough review of the content determined that the significant changes in the industry warranted a new course.

The development has been guided by the Manager of Recycling Body of Knowledge (BOK), which details the core skills, knowledge and abilities of a recycling manager. This document was developed by surveying current recycling professionals and through expert review of the subject matter to identify the necessary information needed to manage today's recycling facility. Throughout its development, the three-day Manager of Recycling Systems Course has been reviewed by a team of recycling experts representing both private and public operations from around North America.

The Manager of Recycling Systems course will be offered at SWANA's Winter Training Center, held in conjunction with the Thinking Outside the Blue Box Conference, which focuses on recycling and special waste. The faculty for the February premiere will be Mitch Kessler, President of Kessler Consulting and Karen Luken of the Clinton Climate Exchange. Mr. Kessler and Mrs. Luken are current faculty members with SWANA and also served as lead writers on the project.

For more information on the Manager of Recycling Systems Course, download the course agenda at http://swana.org/www/Portals/Training/Recycling_Course.pdf.

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SOLICITATIONS FOR APPLICATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY POSITION FOR FY2010

In accordance with Policy MA-32, the Association is currently requesting applications from interested candidates for the position of International Secretary for fiscal year 2010, September 2009 – August 2010, (but serving by tradition from the 2009 Annual Business Meeting in September 2009, to the 2010 Annual Business Meeting in August 2010.)

Applications for FY 2010 are due to the Associate Director prior to December 31, 2008.

The application packet must include the following documentation:

1. Letter of interest;
2. Resume;
3. Summary of Qualifications clearly responding to each of the selection criteria set forth in Section V of MA-32 (ISWM, SWANA governance experience, professional experience, interpersonal skills, communication skills, etc.).
4. Letters of support or other documentation supporting candidate’s contribution to SWANA.
5. Letter of support from candidate’s local SWANA chapter; and
6. Letter of support from candidate’s employer, where applicable. This letter of support must include language that acknowledges the candidate’s obligation to attend board meetings and other SWANA events, as invited and necessary to represent the Association, and to devote the time required to fulfill the duties of office for a five-year period.
   

Please refer to policy MA-32 for further details (available from the Associate Director at kcallaghan@swana.org or by calling 240-494-2248).

Election will be with IB approval and by written ballot of the SWANA Membership via on-line voting in August 2009. Resumes of each candidate will be available on-line with the ballot.

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LAWRENCE LECTURE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SEARCH FOR NOMINEES

The Board of Trustees for the Lawrence Lecture Fund would like your help in the search for nominees. All Chapters and individual members are encouraged to submit their nominations for this award.

The Lecturer award may be given annually to an individual recognized as a national/international leader and expert in the field of solid waste management, or another segment of the field of environmental protection. Recognition can come in the form of research, management, publications, teaching and/or political action, and contributions should be substantial, significant and sustained. While emphasis will be placed on the recipient working in the field of solid waste management, other fields of environmental protection may also be considered.

As part of the award, the lecturer shall receive an honorarium and reimbursement for travel costs. The amount provided for travel and the honorarium is determined by the Trustees. The recipient may be a citizen of any country. Joint recipients may be selected where the recipients represent joint efforts of endeavor. The Lawrence Lecture is presented annually at WASTECON®.

All nominations need to be received by the Association Offices no later than January 15, 2009. The review and selection process will be completed so that all considered candidates can be presented to the Executive Committee at their Mid-Year Meeting. To submit a nomination, contact Kathy Callaghan at 240-494-2248, fax 301-589-7068, or e-mail kcallaghan@swana.org.

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