Updated: March 6, 2007
Indiana Section American Water Works Association
Public Information Committee
 
Chair
Roger Swafford
Indiana American Water Co.
555 East County Line Road
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 885-2418
(317) 885-2431 FAX
roger.swafford@amwater.com
 
Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of the Public Information Committee is to facilitate communication, cooperation and education within and between the Section membership, consumers of public water supplies, the media, legislative bodies and AWWA National. The stated goals of the Committee are: to increase public and media awareness of AWWA and establish AWWA as the recognized authority on water issues; dispel misconceptions regarding quality of public water supplies; open lines of communications to improve public confidence regarding drinking water and the water supply industry; publicize Section activities to attract new members; educate the public about protecting its water resources and the impact of regulatory requirements on the industry and the public in general; assist the Water Utility Council's efforts to inform legislators as to the needs of the water supply industry; act as a public relations resource for AWWA members; and coordinate the Clarity in Reporting award.

News Leaks Subcommittee: Publish the News Leaks four (4) times a year to all Section members. Provide up to date information on Section happenings, promote Section activities, provide updates on committee happenings and acts as a means of communication from the Board to all members.

Web Subcommittee: The use of the Internet is helpful for conveying timely information to Association members. As a subcommittee of the Publications Committee, the Web Committee is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Association's website.
 
Committee Members
Odetta Cadwell
Charlie Chapman (Web Chair)
Sue Gustafson
Paul Hanson
Jerry Hill
Dan Hood
Michele Ilyas
Dawn Keyler
Dan McVay
Jim Reid
Pat Spence (News Leaks Chair)
Mike Simpson
Roger Swafford
Jim Williams
 
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