Our Chapter is sponsoring two FREE virtual training sessions available to everyone.  

Both sessions will be held on October 12, 2021

SESSION ONE - OVERVIEW OF SB1382 - REDUCING SHORT-LIVED CLIMATE POLLUTANTS IN CALIFORNIA

8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.  |  Speaker: Primitivo Nuñez with CalRecycle

This presentation provides a comprehensive overview and compliance with Senate Bill 1383.

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SESSION TWO - THE ROLE OF SIDEWALK INSPECTION PROGRAMS IN DEFENDING PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS

10:00a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  |  Speaker: Kevin Hernandez with Everette Dorey LLP

Injury claims related to sidewalks can be a significant source of liability for public entities.  This presentation will draw on real-life examples to explore the ways in which an effective sidewalk inspection program can assist with defending against these claims.

Please register in advance by October 8, 2021.  Register by emailing Comptroller Gene Viramontes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

August General Membership Meeting and Training

The August General Membership meeting will be held at the City of Buena Park City Yard on August 10, 2021.  The MSA and “Rain for Rent” invite you to a LIVE hands-on training session on reading "Basic Pump Curves and Basic Pump Troubleshooting."  Attendees will earn 1-CWEA contact hour for Industrial Waste Treatment Plant Operators.  The class begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Buena Park City Yard.  We send our thanks to Rain for Rent for sponsoring this training session free of charge.

The General Membership meeting begins with registration at 11:00 a.m. and the meeting begins at 11:30 a.m.

July General Membership Meeting/ Training

At last, we are holding our first face-to-face general meeting.  The meeting will be held at the Grace T. Black Auditorium in the city of El Monte.  We will live stream this event through our Zoom platform for those still not ready for an in-person meeting.  In addition, we are providing a brief class on "Competent Person for Trenching and Excavation" taught by Greg Shreenan, Director of Training for Trench Shoring University.  Advanced registration for this event is requested to help us make the appropriate catering arrangements.  

LED Lighting 101 Training Session

June 8, 2021, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This training session covers the basics of LED lighting. Mr. Keller will present the history of LED, its uses, and the challenges being faced today. He will cover general lighting terminology including delivered lumens, correlated color temperature (CCT), and optical distribution. The focus will be on outdoor lighting applications including street lighting, sports lighting, and solar lighting. This session will include a live tour of one of our production facilities.

Class registration is required to attend this class.

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