President's Message
Tom King
President, FWPCOA
We are looking to reestablish our pre-1995 records. We need a copy of any Voluntary Certifications acquired before 1995. You can either update your certification information on-line at www.fwpcoa.org under the new membership login button or by sending a copy of the certifications to us. These copies can be mailed to Shondra Neumeister at 1722 SW Biltmore St. Port St Lucie Fl. 34984. If you have any questions on this effort you can contact Shondra at 772-336-3420. The recovery of these records will assist with the FDEP adoption of the Water Distribution licensing.
If you have always had an urge to try your hand a teaching please contact us to get on our instructors list. When I entered the field there was always a few operators who would work with the trainees to help us get through the exams. I am sure that many of you had situations where you were mentored by experienced operators who took the time to help you along. Now is the opportunity to repay that attention by helping others to begin there careers. There is a good feeling when student comes up after a class to say you described a subject in a way that helped them to grasp it. You will also find that you will learn as much from your students as they do from you. Teaching is an experience that each of you should attempt. Thanks to all who have come forward to help and welcome to those who are considering helping in the future. It is also a proven fact that instructors live longer and are happier than their constituents. If you don’t believe me just look at the happy old farts we have as instructors now.