Special Events

The NEWEA Spring Meeting & Exhibit offers the following additional events and activities for attendees:

President’s Reception: Sunday, May 11; 6:00 – 7:30pm
Join NEWEA’s President Deb Mahoney for a networking reception to kick off the Spring Meeting & Exhibit.  All registered attendees are welcome to attend.

Opening Session & Breakfast:  Monday, May 12, 8:00am
Start the meeting off right by participating in the opening session. All registered attendees are welcome to attend.

Golf Tournament: Monday, May 12, 11:30am
Join your water industry colleagues for a friendly golf outing during NEWEA’s 2025 Spring Meeting. The tournament will take place at the Nonesuch River Golf Club in Scarborough, ME. Shotgun start at 12noon.  Separate fee. Register online

Facility Tour: IDEXX: Monday, May 12, 1:00pm
Take a guided tour of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. innovative corporate campus. Emily Frawley will lead you on a tour of IDEXX and you’ll get to see the facility from the early years of IDEXX to the ongoing growth. Check out the Hall of Patents and sneak a peek into manufacturing and more. Tour will be capped at 20 attendees. Tour will last approximately one hour.

Spring Meeting Welcome Reception and 5S Induction Ceremony: Monday, May 12, 6:00 – 7:30pm
Join us for networking and refreshments. Influent Integrator Charles W. Tyler will induct 16 new members into the Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers. Those attending on Monday will need to purchase a ticket separately. 

Morning Bike Ride: Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 am
Start your day off right with an informal bike ride with the NEWEA cyclists! The pace is moderate but not competitive and all are welcome. There is no fee to participate.

Operations Challenge Competition:  Sunday, May 11, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (set-up); Monday May 12, 8:00 am – 1:15pm; Tuesday, May 13, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Operators from throughout New England will compete in five categories.  The top teams will be sent to compete in the national competition during WEFTEC in Chicago in September. Come and watch the best wastewater collection and treatment personnel display their skills.

Reception & Operations Challenge Awards: Tuesday, May 13, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Join us for a great networking reception in the exhibit area and to celebrate the Operations Challenge Awards. Included as part of the full meeting registration.  Those attending on Tuesday will need to purchase a ticket separately.