MSTA Spring Board Meeting Even though lightly attended, the Spring Board Meeting of the MSTA was a quality meeting. The meeting was held May 2, 2009 at the Tollgate Center (which has an excellent research & development area for on-site technologies) in Novi, Michigan. After the business meeting, an excellent meal was provided and prepared by MSTA member’s Jim Kovalak Excavating, Inc. family (Carol Kovalak, and her daughter-in-law Sarah). Following lunch a three-hour MDEQ accredited continuing septage education program was presented by Dr. Ted Loudon (MSU Professor Emeritus) and Ron Lindsey (Milan Engineered Systems). Dr. Loudon and Mr. Lindsey presented interesting information regarding on-site systems in the classroom and then took the group outside to learn from several educational displays. Several tools for checking the sludge and scum level in septic tanks were demonstrated, as well as maintenance on a pressure distribution system. It was suggested that we go back to an April date for future spring meetings for better attendance. Hopefully everyone is busy!
2009 MSTA Fall Board Meeting Please join us on Saturday October 17, 2009 at 10:00 am for the MSTA Fall Board meeting at National Vacuum Equipment in Traverse City, MI. All members and prospective members are welcome. National Vacuum Equipment is located at 2670 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686. More information can be found on their website nve@natvac.com. National Vacuum Equipment General Manager Ken Hall will be providing a tour of their facility after the business meeting and provided lunch. A session on vacuum pump maintenance and repair is being planned as well. We are in the process of getting (MQEQ) Michigan Department of Environmental Quality accreditation for CSE (Continuing Septage Education) for this part of our meeting. There will be more information on the MSTA Fall Board Meeting on our website and upcoming Fall Newsletter. Please mark this on your calendars and plan for a day of networking, education and good food! MSTA Board of Directors |
