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Tennessee Association of Utility Districts 2011-2012 Officers & Board of Directors Tom Atchley, President Hendersonville Utility District Patsy Johnson , Vice-President Old Gainesboro Road Utility District John Brown, Treasurer Harpeth Valley Utilities District Larry McElroy, Secretary Consolidated Utility District Nick Newman Memphis Light, Gas & Water Charlie Anderson Bloomingdale Utility District Mike Banks West Knox Utility District Freddie Weston West Wilson Utility District David Callahan Soddy Daisy Utility District Phillip Combs Alpha-Talbott Utility District Pat Riley Gibson County Utility District Les Enoch Middle TN Natural Gas Utility District Mike Green Warren County Utility District David Norton, UMRB Chairman Larry McElroy, NRWA Director Mike Wetherington, Associate Advisor American Development Corp.

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TAUD STAFF Bob Freudenthal, Executive Director BobFreudenthal@taud.org Penny Funk, Office Manager PennyFunk@taud.org Brent Ogles, Education Manager BrentOgles@taud.org (615) 556-6002 John Hall, Advocacy/Finance JohnHall@taud.org (931) 607-1014 Tonia Pass, Education Administrative Assistant ToniaPass@taud.org Carol Mims, Accountant CarolMims@taud.org Beth Hardiman, Meeting Planner/Member Services BethHardiman@taud.org Colleen SauvĂŠ, Publications & Social Media, Receptionist Colleen@taud.org John Shadwick, Training Specialist JohnShadwick@taud.org (615) 804-4069

Tony Wyatt, West, TN Field Supervisor TonyWyatt@taud.org (731) 415-9101 Steve Roberts, East TN, Water Circuit Rider SteveRoberts@taud.org (865) 256-5383 Bruce Trotter, Middle TN, Water Circuit Rider BruceTrotter@taud.org (615) 788-9756 Larry Lewis, Source Water Protection Technician LarryLewis@taud.org (731) 234-0360 Greg Baker, Groundwater Specialist/IT Specialist GregBaker@taud.org (731) 225-5240 Dewayne Culpepper, West TN, Wastewater Technician DewayneCulpepper@taud.org (931) 607-6981 Dan Martin, East TN, Wastewater Technician DanMartin@taud.org (931) 312-9405

Upcoming Events Utility Leadership Conference November 9-11, 2011 Park Vista Hotel, Gatlinburg Administrative Professionals Conference December 8-9, 2011 Radisson at Opryland, Nashville Conference information is subject to change. For the most current information and online registration, please visit www.taud.org.

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goes digital With the advent of tablets, e-readers and more, the digital age provides a new way to access publications formerly available only in print, like the Tennessee Utility News. While print may still be the preferred format for some readers, we now offer the digital format for our virtual readers. Not only does this provide new accessibilty to our readership, but hopefully, it will also allow us to decrease the amount of TUN’s printed in the future.

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Table of Contents Can you find the frog hidden somewhere in the graphics or photos of this issue? same size & color as shown here. Answer on page 38. Happy Hunting.

6 2010/2011 Amendments to the Utility District Act 14 2011 Business of Running A Utility Conference 20 Young Professionals: Jeremy Jones, Assistant Manager 22 New Pull Over Law 24 Region Recap 27 Upcoming Classes TAUD Training Station 28 What’s Good about a Bad Economy?

29 Martel Utility District Receives Loan for System Upgrade 30 Outstanding Utility Managers & Wall of Fame Recipients 33 Middle TN Natural Gas New CEO, Jim Hodges 34 TUPAC Trap Shoot 36 TUPAC Golf Tournament 38 Operator Wordsearch

The cover images/photos for this issue were provided by © Paul Bodea and © R MACKAY- Fotolia.com

Tennessee Utility News is published four times a year by the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (TAUD).

Article submissions & accompanying artwork are welcomed. If you would like to submit to TUN, please contact the publisher, Colleen Sauvé, (615) 896-9022 or colleen@taud.org. The right to edit or deny publishing and material submitted for publication is reserved by TAUD.

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TAUD Associate Superboosters Diamond

Affinity Benefits of Tennessee American Development Corp.

HDSupply Waterworks Kidwell & Company McGill Associates, P.A. McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co. Next Generation Underwriters Southeastern Tank, Inc. Wascon, Inc. Wiley Bros.-Aintree Capital LLC

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Amnisos C.I. Thornburg Co., Inc. Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC Crom Corp.

ECO-TECH, Inc. Gresham Smith & Partners GRW Engineers, Inc. Jackson Thornton & Co., P.C. Master Meter, Inc. Performance Contracting Regions Bank Corporate Trust Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Southern Pipe & Supply United Utilities, Inc. W & W Engineering, LLC

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Alliance Water Resources ISCO Industries John Bouchard & Sons Company M&H Kennedy Valve S & S Utility Sales, LLC Southern Sales Co. Tennessee 811

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Badger Daylighting Corp.

Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon Bass, Berry, and Sims Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings Environmental Science Corp.

Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. Hethcoat & Davis, Inc. Instrument & Supply SE, Inc. Jacobs JJG Kazmier & Associates, Inc. Kentucky Glass Lined Tank Systems, Inc. Logics, LLC Mueller Company Pinnacle Asset Management/ Raymond James Stowers Industrial Power United Systems & Software, Inc. USDA Rural Development Veteran Management Sevices Water Systems Optimization Wiser Company, LLC

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John Hall, TAUD Advocacy/Finance John Shadwick, TAUD Training Specialist

Tennessee’s legislature has made considerable changes to the Utility District Act (the Act) during its 2010 and 2011 sessions.

through the gas utility district; provided that the gas utility district submits the training curriculum to the comptroller for review and approval prior to use.

CHAPTER 1146 OF 2010 TENNESSEE PUBLIC ACTS – Effective June 4, 2010.

Commissioner Training One notable change involves the inception of training requirements for utility commissioners. Prior to the 2011 session, training was voluntary, and a considerable number of commissioners took advantage of training opportunities offered by TAUD. Basic training and continuing education is now mandatory for utility district commissioners under TCA § 7-82-308 (f). Figure 1 (see right) summarizes training requirements for commissioners TCA § 7-82-308(g) does not apply to any member of the governing board of a gas utility district who receives extensive annual training substantially equal to the training required pursuant to TCA § 7-82-308 (f) offered by an association of gas utility districts or directly

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If a utility district provides both water and gas, then the members of the governing board shall be subject to the education and training requirements of either subsection (f) or (g) based on the predominate customer base of the utility district.

Basic Training Requirements Within one year of initial appointment or election to the board of commissioners of a utility district or prior to or within one year of the reappointment or reelection to the board of commissioners of an incumbent utility district commissioner holding office on June 30, 2010, a utility district commissioner shall attend a minimum of twelve (12) hours of training and continuing education in

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one or more of these subjects.

• Board governance; • Financial oversight; • Policy-making responsibilities • Other topics reasonably related to the duties

of the members of the board of commissioners of a utility district.

An incumbent utility district commissioner holding office on June 30, 2010, who has received a minimum of twelve (12) hours of training or more in one or more courses, addressing subjects identified in the previous paragraph, within the past three years may submit a request to the comptroller to be exempt from the training and

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continuing education requirements set forth in TCA § 7-82-308(f)(1).

Continuing Education In each continuing education period after the required initial training, a utility district commissioner must attend a minimum of twelve (12) hours of training and continuing education in one (1) or more of the subjects listed above. A “continuing education period” is a period of three (3) years beginning January 1 after the calendar year in which a utility district commissioner completes the initial training requirements and each succeeding three-year period thereafter.

Training Reporting Requirements Each utility district commissioner must certify by January 31 of each year the training and continuing education courses attended during the prior calendar year by filing an annual written statement with the utility district on a form developed by the comptroller. Each annual statement shall identify the date of each course attended, its subject matter, location, sponsor, and the hours attended for each course and shall include a certificate of attendance for each course listed on the annual statement. Each utility district commissioner shall be responsible for obtaining a certificate of attendance certifying that the utility district commissioner attended the course, on a form acceptable to the comptroller.

The failure to file the annual statement shall cause a commissioner to be ineligible to receive any further per diem payment or insurance until the annual written statement is filed. Each utility district shall keep for six (6) years after the calendar year in which each annual statement is filed a copy of the annual statements of attendance filed by members of the board of commissioners of the utility district. Figure 2 (on page 7) is a copy of the form for documenting training attendance.

In 2011, TAUD trained over 400 utility commissioners across the state. Classes were held during the day, at night and on weekends from Bristol to Ripley to meet commissioner’s needs. TAUD will be announcing its utility

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commissioner training schedule 2012 in the upcoming weeks. We will be conducting both basic and advanced training classes across the state. We are also available for on-call training. If you have any questions on training you may contact John Shadwick at johnshadwick@aud. org or John Hall at Johnhall@taud.org.

CHAPTER 392 OF 2011 TENNESSEE PUBLIC ACTS – Effective July 1, 2011 Chapter 392 of the 2011 Tennessee Public Acts was introduced at the request of the Comptroller and makes major changes to several sections of the Utility District Act. If you have questions please contact Bob Freudenthal at bobfreudenthal@taudd.org, 615-8969022, or John Hall at johnhall@taud.org, 931-607-1014.

Changes in Commissioner Selection Methods This Chapter made significant changes to the method by which some utility districts in Tennessee fill vacancies on their boards of commissioners.

Beginning July 1, 2011, vacancies on the board of commissioners of all utility districts must be filled by the county mayor appointment method except for those utility districts which are chartered in more than one county or those utility districts in which the customers elect their board members. This change will affect approximately 50 utility districts, which currently fill vacancies by the election of the remaining board members, the self appointing method.

The following describes the county mayor appointment method which must be followed to fill utility district board vacancies after July 1, 2011: Within sixty (60) days after the occurrence of a vacancy in the office of any commissioner caused by death, resignation, disability, or forfeiture of office, and no later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the term of office of any incumbent commissioner, the board of commissioners or its remaining members shall select three (3)nominees to fill such office, in full accordance with any residential requirements that may apply to the office vacated or to be vacated, and under the seal

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if the county mayor fails to make an appointment for a position from the second list of nominees submitted, then the county mayor shall appoint a commissioner for such position from the third list of nominees submitted.

Failure to follow these steps within the time frames given may result in the County Mayor making an interim appointment to your board without consulting your utility.

All commissioners of single county utility districts, other than those which fill vacancies by customer election, must have been appointed by the county mayor appointment method prior to July 1, 2013. As written this language would appear to require a commissioner whose term expires after July 1, 2013 to obtain an appointment by the county mayor for the remainder of his or her term.

Counsel for TAUD believes that such an interpretation of this language may make this provision unconstitutional.

TAUD will seek clarification of the enforceability of this new section before it becomes effective in 2013.

of the board of commissioners, shall certify such list of nominees in order of preference recommended by such commissioners, to the county mayor of the county in which the utility district or its principal office is located or of the county .

Within twenty-one (21) days after the issuance of certification by the board of commissioners to the county mayor, the county mayor may enter an order either appointing one (1) of the nominees or rejecting the entire list or may refrain from taking any action, in which event the first name on the list of nominees shall be deemed appointed to fill the vacancy or new term by operation of law.

Upon rejection of any entire list of nominees by the county mayor, the board of commissioners shall continue to submit new non-identical* lists of three (3) nominees to the county mayor within sixty (60) days after each such rejection until the procedure results in the position being filled for the remainder of the term or for the new term as provided in this section; provided, however, that

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*TAUD has recently been advised of a Tennessee Supreme Court ruling which affects the interpretation of the meaning of a non-identical list. This ruling clarifies that a new non-identical list must be a list with three new names.

New Travel Reporting Requirement This Chapter adds a new subdivision (3) to T.C.A. § 7‐82‐401(d) which requires certain information to be published annually in a newspaper of general circulation.

This subsection requires the publication of Utility District travel expenses and states: “All travel and related cost or expenses where any portion of such costs or expenses is paid by the district or any entity or entities, public or private, associated with the district, including, but not limited to, travel for commissioners and employees;” To report Utility District travel expenses, all travel costs and expenses shall be reported using the following categories: • Travel costs and expenses associated with members of

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the Board of Commissioners.

• Travel costs and expenses associated with members of management.

• Travel costs and expenses associated with other employees.

• Travel costs and expenses paid by other entities associated with the Utility District, which costs must be requested from such entities and reported in the appropriate category listed above. If the Utility District is unable to obtain the cost and expense information from such other entities, a reasonable estimate of such costs and expenses should be reported.

Travel costs and expenses should be reported in a newspaper of general circulation for the first full fiscal year after the June 30, 2011 Reporting of Unaccounted for Water This Chapter will allow the Utility Management Review Board and the Water and Wastewater Financing Board to determine the manner in which utility districts and municipal utility systems are to report their unaccounted for water. It will allow the boards to adopt a reporting criteria developed by the American Water Works Association, which is internationally recognized and which considers such things as miles of line, water pressure in the system, and number of taps.

Expenditures for Lawful Utility District Purposes This Chapter requires all expenditures of money made by a utility district to be made for a lawful district purpose. Under existing law all expenditures by a utility district should be related to providing utility services.

This language makes it clear that the legislature intends for all expenditures by a utility district to be made to further the utility district’s business of providing utility services to its customers. By including this language in the Act, any agency or person reviewing a utility district’s operations will be able to rely on the legislature’s specific intent as expressed in this section when questioning whether an expenditure by a utility district is for a “lawful district purpose.” This language may make it easier for an agency or person to allege misconduct by a utility district, its commissioners and employees in

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administrative, civil or criminal proceedings involving utility expenditures.

Utility District Removal Procedure Changes This Chapter requires petitioners filing a petition to remove a utility district commissioner or commissioners to file a $350 cash bond or an attorney or corporate surety bond for $350 upon the filing of the petition to assist in covering the cost of the hearing. The cash may be refunded if it is determined the commissioner or commissioners should be removed from office. If a commissioner or commissioners are removed from office, the cost of the hearing will be assessed against the utility district. In addition, the administrative judge conducting the removal petition hearing is given the authority and discretion to assess additional costs to cover the cost of the hearings against either the petitioners or the utility district.

Changes for Gas Utility Districts This Chapter amends the certain sections of the Utility District Act to make them applicable to gas utility districts which have only been applicable to water and wastewater utility districts.

Supervision of Financially Distressed Utility Districts Gas utility districts which are financially distressed are now subject to the supervision and evaluation of the utility management review board created pursuant to part 7 of the Utility District Act. A financially distressed utility district is a utility district, its system or systems, that, as shown by the annual audits, has either a deficit retained earnings for two consecutive years, total net assets, is in default on an indebtedness, or has a negative change in net assets for two (2) consecutive fiscal years.

Rate Requirements The rates, fees, tolls or charges of gas utility districts shall be such as will always produce revenue at least sufficient to: (1) Provide for all expenses of operation and maintenance of the system or systems, including

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reserves for the expenses; and (2) Pay when due all bonds and interest on the bonds, for the payment of which such revenues are or shall have been pledged, charged or otherwise encumbered, including reserves for the bonds and interest.

A study has been conducted of the multi-county utility district selection process over the summer by the Comptroller’s Office and may result in 2012 legislation.

Utility districts which fill vacancies on their boards by customer election are the subject of a study by TACIR on commissioner selection methods. TACIR will report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly in 2012. TAUD anticipates there will be more discussion on commissioner appointments for multi-county utility districts as well as those who elect their boards in the 2012 legislative session.

Comptroller Review of Debt Issuances Gas utility districts must submit resolutions authorizing the issuance of bonds or notes to the Comptroller for a review and for the issuance of a report which must be published in the local newspaper before the utility district may issue such bonds or notes.

This section requires utility districts with outstanding debt to prepare an annual operating budget and to submit the budget to the Comptroller for review and for the issuance of a report which must be published in the local newspaper

Potential Future Changes for Commissioners of Multi-

Interim Finance Program

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“We saved over $30,000 on our last loan. The application is one page & easy to complete.

When you request money for your construction projects, it just takes a few days to receive the money. The money is wired directly to your constructions bank account. We are working on our third interim construction loan with TAUD. I highly recommend this program.”

-Mickey Barger General Manager, Watts Bar Utility District

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current rates between

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million borrowed

Financing can be provided for any water, wastewater, natural gas or community facility construction project funded by USDA-Rural Development The Tennessee Association of Utility Districts’ Interim Finance Program was created in cooperation with the following organizations: Morgan Keegan (Program Administrator) Rubin and Hays (Underwriter’s Counsel)

For information or to request an application, please contact: John E. Hall Cell: 931-607-1014 Email: johnhall@taud.org

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Business of Running a utility Conference August 3rd-5th

Over 600 people including 113 vendor booths attended the Business of Running A Utility Conference in Gatlinburg. The conference kicked off with TAUD’s TUPAC fundraising events – the TUPAC Golf Tournament at the Sevierville Country Club, the TUPAC Trap Shoot at the Gatlinburg Sportsman Club and the TUPAC Silent Auction located inside the exhibit hall at the convention center. In November of 2010, TAUD lost our friend and co-worker Roger Booher to cancer. TAUD honored Roger at the opening reception with the announcement of the Roger Booher Young Professionals Award to be given to a young professional in the utility industry starting 2012. Roger’s wife Suzanne, daughters Lauran and Kaelan and grandson Leland were present to witness the announcement of TAUD’s efforts to honor Roger’s contributions. Roger was passionate about succession planning and creating an awareness of the unique opportunities in the utility industry for young professionals.

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A birds-eye view of the exhibit hall at the Gatlinburg Convention Center during opening reception.

Hethcoat & Davis offer a pre-dinner snack at their booth.

Aulick Chemical’s Wil Jackson and Trent Coffee

Platinum Superboosters, C.I. Thornburg at the opening reception.

TAUD Board Member, Pat Riley donated a framed photograph that he took of Ireland to raise money at the TUPAC Silent Auction.

Vendors discussing their products/services with attendees in the exhibit hall.

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Attendees delighted in Super Session presenter Dr. Farris Jordan of Knoxville. Dr. Jordan spoke humorously to the crowd about maintaining stress in your daily life. The conference agenda provided an administrative and technical track providing continuing education for certified operators and utility commissioners.

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Awards Ceremony 2011 Region Leaders

Pictured left to right: NRWA President, Joe Liles, Region 8 Leader, J.D. Dethloff, Region 3 Leader, Jimmy Langley, Region 6 Leader, Kenneth Carr, Region 1 Leader, Fred Hicks, Region 10 Leader, Tim Lawson, Region 2 Leader, Drexel Heidel, Region 4 Leader, Vickie Houston, Region 9 Leader, Scott Miller and TAUD Board President, Tom Atchley

NRWA President, Joe Liles and TAUD Board President, Tom Atchley recognized Region 10 Leader, Tim Lawson as REGION LEADER OF THE YEAR! Congratulations Tim!

Thank you for your dedication!

TAUD Employees

NRWA President, Joe Liles and TAUD Board President, Tom Atchley recognized TAUD Field Supervisor, Tony Wyatt for 20 years of service with the Association. Congratulations Tony!

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NRWA President, Joe Liles and TAUD Board President, Tom Atchley recognized TAUD Accountant, Carol Mims for 5 years of service with the Association. Congratulations Carol!

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Awards Continued...

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NRWA President, Joe Liles and TAUD Board President, Tom Atchley recognized Pat Barger, Office Manager at Watts Bar Utility District, as OFFICE MANAGER OF THE YEAR! Congratulations Pat!

Pat Barger has been the Office Manager of Watts Bar Utility District for 22 years. Pat oversees all aspects of the office including scheduling, billing, customer complaints, adjustments, and the receiving and posting of payments. Pat was nominated by her son Eric who works closely with her and respects her leadership within the utility. He quotes John Maxwell in his nomination “Anyone can steer the ship. But it takes a leader to chart the course. Pat charts the course and excels at being a positive influence inside the workplace.”

Pat has been active with the Association’s Administrative Professionals Conference for many years. Pat and her husband Mickey have two children Eric and Wesley and three grandchildren Amaya, Averiella and Aiden.

Pat and her husband are members of the First Baptist Church of Lenoir City where they serve in the extended care program. In her spare time, Pat enjoys spending time with her family – especially her grandchildren.

Watts Bar has been a loyal member of TAUD since 1990.

TAUD would like to congratulate Pat on being Office Manager of the Year.

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NRWA President, Joe Liles and TAUD Board President, Tom Atchley recognized American Development Corp.’s, Mike Wetherington as ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE YEAR! Congratulations Mike!

Mike Wetherington is owner of American Development Corporation in Fayetteville. Mike has served on numerous committees for the Association and currently serves as TAUD’s Associate Advisor to the Board for a second term having served in 2001-2002. He was also the TAUD Associate Member of the year in 1996 and 2002. Under Mike’s leadership ADC’s staff participates in the Association’s region meetings, conferences and training courses. American Development Corporation is a TAUD Diamond Superbooster Sponsor. In 2007, ADC received the Torch Award for Business, which is given by the Better Business Bureau in recognition for maintaining a solid commitment to conducting business in an ethical fashion. Mike and his wife Merinda have two children Morgan and Jackson. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, baseball and golf.

American Development Corporation has been a loyal member of TAUD since 1996. TAUD would like to congratulate Mike on being the Associate Member of the Year.

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TAUD appreciates the support of its members

and those who participated in the Business Conference. Please mark your calendars for next year’s conference to be held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center August 8-10, 2012.

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Young Professionals: First Utility District of Hawkins County

Jeremy Jones, Assistant Manager

Interviewed by Tonia Pass Education Administrative Assistant

What is your job title?

Q: A: Assistant Manager for the First Utility District of Hawkins County.

What are some of your daily/weekly duties?

Q: A: A typical day for me includes receiving e-mails and paying bills as they come due. Then I switch to distribution mode and meet with the Foreman and the distribution employees to discuss the day’s events as well as any planned jobs we have lined up for the day or week. Then at the filter plant I meet with the chief operator to make sure all is working properly and going smoothly. I return to the office to deal with any customer issues or any other problems that may arise. On Fridays, I also calculate each employee’s time for the week and do payroll. I do this during a typical work day or week plus meet with engineers and others to keep the utility up to speed with everything going on around us.

Jeremy Jones, Assistant Manager, First Utility District of Hawkins County.

What brought you to this line of work?

Q: A: My father (Allen Jones) drew me to this profession. In fact it’s about all I know. I have grown up around this profession and saw firsthand the stresses and joys that this line of work gives each of us.

What is your educational background?

Q: A:I attended Volunteer High School in Church Hill and received my Bachelors Degree from East Tennessee State University.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

Q: A: I always dreamed of being a professional bass fisherman! I wanted to travel all over the country competing in bass tournaments against the best anglers in the world. That dream still exists, but I learned that it’s hard to pay the bills doing that.

What do you love most about your job?

Q: A: I love that no two days are alike. That there are new challenges just around the corner all the time. I love that I don’t have just an office job that I can get out in the field and get hands on.

What is your philosophy on work and life?

Q: A: That one is simple. I believe if you work hard good things will happen both in your professional and personal life.

What community services do you involve yourself?

Q: A: I try to stay active with church events in the community, and I umpired little league baseball and softball for years in

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the Church Hill/Mt. Carmel Recreation league. Currently, I am teaching the youth at Nottingham United Methodist Church.

Have you experienced any challenges upon entering the utility industry?

Q: A: My biggest challenge I will have to say has been learning how to keep up with all the regulations and laws that govern a utility district.

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment as a young professional?

Q: A:My greatest accomplishment has been the complete renovation of our water system. Since I have come to the utility district; we have built a new 10 million gallon a day membrane water plant, laid 24” water mains, built a new office and work center, added system wide SCADA, and built two new tanks. All the construction has been hectic and very time consuming, but it has been worth it to assure the community has a water source and plant that can handle future development and withstand drought.

What challenges do you foresee within the utility industry in the next 10 years?

Q:

A: The biggest change I foresee in this industry will be the people. When attending different events I don’t see many young people. I predict a lot of new faces in the next ten years and I look forward to getting to know all of them.

What advice do you have for other young professionals considering working in the utility industry?

Q:

A: I would advise anyone looking to get into the utility business to learn as much as possible right off the bat.

There is no replacement for experience. There are so many rules and regulations that you have to follow, and they can be tricky. In the utility business you have two major challenges. One being financial, you have auditors to deal with as well as the comptroller’s office to report to. The EPA and state regulations are another challenge. I would urge young professionals to learn as much as you can about both and surround yourself with good people and all will be fine.

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Ne w P u l l O v er L aw

W. Michael Corley, Attorney Middle TN Natural Gas 2011 Tennessee Public Act 40 is a legislative attempt to provide utility employees a greater margin of safety for work along highways. This law took effect July 1, 2011. This amendment to TCA § 55-8-132 © requires motorists on four or more lane highways to make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to a stationary utility service vehicle “if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions.” In effect, the lane change or “move over law” which was enacted a few years ago to protect law enforcement officers now applies to utility service vehicles.

The law has limited application so a closer study is in order. For the law to apply, the service vehicles must:

1. Be stationary, i.e. not in motion on the roadway, and

2. Authorized flashing yellow lights must be engaged, and

3. Be on at least a four lane highway with not less than 2 lanes proceeding in the same direction as

the approaching vehicle.

The law’s limited application demands that district personnel remain as vigilant as ever when working near traffic.

To help alert the public to take caution and promote the intent of the law, all district service vehicles will be receiving amber flashing caution lights which comply with the law. As with all new laws, it will take time for the public to learn and adapt to it. In the meantime, exercise caution as ever and do not rely on every motorist complying with the law. A similar law requires motor vehicles to get no closer than 3 feet while passing a cyclist. I know from experience this law is occasionally violated, and enforcement of these misdemeanor traffic offenses is problematic if not actually observed by a law enforcement officer.

The bottom line on the new law is utility personnel are grateful for its passage, but personal safety remains the responsibility of those on the scene.

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Region Recap

Region meetings are held quarterly throughout the year. These meetings provide a unique opportunity to network with people in the utility industry. Speakers discuss topics that are current, informative and beneficial to utilities and related industries.

Some recent topics include: updates on training, industry rules, reporting and regulation, stimulus money availability, insurance provisions, workplace safety, and what’s upcoming in new and innovative smart technology. TAUD encourages you to be ‘inthe-know’ and get involved in your region.

Region 1 Fred Hicks, Region Leader July 21, 2011 Speakers/Presenters: Houston Daughtery of Cannon and Cannon, Josh Cravins of Wascon, Jason McGhee of ADC, Holly Austin of TN811, Kevin Rice of Johnson City EFO; Louis Trivette of USDA RD, Bill Forrester of ETDD and Steve Roberts and Dan Martin of TAUD Thank You: Wascon, Cannon and Cannon and ADC and also thank you

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to the door prize contributors: ADC and C.I. Thornburg

Steve Roberts, John Hall and Dan Martin of TAUD

Next Meeting: TBA

Thank You: W&W Engineers and Eco-Tech

Region 2 Drexel Heidel, Region Leader

Next Meeting: December 15, 2011

September 7, 2011 Speakers/Presenters: Houston Daughtery of Cannon and Cannon, Josh Cravins of Wascon, Jason McGee of ADC and Steve Roberts, John Hall and Dan Martin of TAUD Thank You: BAR Environmental, Wascon, Cannon and Cannon and ADC. Thank you to the door prize contributors: ADC, Wascon, McGill Associates, C.I. Thornburg, IPW, Microbac, Trilec, Walter A. Wood and TN811 Next Meeting: November 30, 2011 Region 3 Jimmy Langley, Region Leader September 8, 2011 Speakers/Presenters: Ben Sellers with CTS, The Corp of Engineers, Jimmy Langley of LBC UD, TN811, Knoxville EFO, USDA RD, ETDD and

Region 4 Vickie Houston, Region 4 Leader August 30, 2011 Region 4 held their Annual Water on The Water on Dale Hollow Lake at the Sunset Dock Resort at Byrdstown with 53 in attendance.

Thank You: Our meeting sponsors were HD Supply, Wascon, Kidwell & Company, HACH, C.I. Thornburg, Guthrie Sales, McGill Associates, Nationwide Analytical Laboratories, TN811 and Eco-Tech Next Meeting: November 17, 2011 Region 5 Tom Faulk, Region Leader August 11, 2011 Region Host: TAUD Board President, Tom Atchley of Hendersonville UD

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Region 4 Meeting, C.I. Thornburg’s Kirk Smith and Ocoee Utility District’s Tim Lawson and Tommy McDonald cruising up for the annual Water on the Water meeting

Speakers/Presenters: Griff Machinski of Fluid Conservation System, Randy Gray of LexisNexis, Holly Austin of TN811, Michael Murphy of Nashville EFO; Scotty Sorrells of Division of Water Supply, Deegra Exum of USDA RD and John Hall and Dan Martin of TAUD

Thank You: Hendersonville UD. , United Utilities and Lexis Nexis and also thank you to the door prize contributors: ADC, ISCO and Trilec

Region 4 Meeting, Water on the Water event

Thank You: Heartand Pump and Herren Bell Boss and also thank you to the door prize contributors: ADC and Goodwin, Mills and Cawood Next Meeting: TBA Region 7 Annie Chiodo, Region Leader July 6, 2011

Region 6 Kenneth Carr, Region Leader

Meeting Hosts: Gary White of Tiptonville Water System and David Gooch of Lake Co UD

Meeting Hostess: Cathy Dradt of South Giles UD

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Next Meeting: TBA

July 13, 2011

July 27, 2011

Speakers/Presenters: Bill Beasley of Heartland Pump Rental & Sales, Inc., Sandra Smart of Herron Bell Boss , Holly Austin of TN811, David Money of Columbia EFO; Doug Shelton of USDA RD and Bob Freudenthal and Dewayne Culpepper of TAUD.

Thank You: LexisNexis and also thank you to the door prize contributors: City of Waynesboro, ADC, TN811

Region 8 JD Dethloff, Region Leader

Next Meeting: November 3, 2011

Meeting Location: The Sunrise Chapel located in Elkton

Quartermaine with TN811, David Money with Columbia EFO, Doug Shelton with USDA RD and Bob Freudenthal, Tony Wyatt, Dewayne Culpepper and Larry Lewis with TAUD

Meeting Location: Tiptonville Main Street Center in Tiptonville Region 7 Meeting, Randy Gray with LexisNexis

Meeting Location: Bradley’s Restaurant in Waynesboro Speakers/Presenters: Annie Chiodo with Waynesboro Water System, Randy Gray with LexisNexis, Aaron Hunsacker with Signal 1st, Kathy

Speakers/Presenters: Bryan Holt with IPW, Boots Summers with BAM2, Roy Corley with Jackson EFO and Bob Freudenthal, Greg Baker and Tony Wyatt of TAUD. Recognitions: Pat Riley of Gibson Co UD as a new TAUD Board Member and Frank Lockard, Mayor of Bradford

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Region 10 Tim Lawson, Region Leader August 24, 2011 Meeting Location: The Bachman Community Center in Signal Mountain

Region 8 Meeting, Boots Summers with BAM2

Thank You: Lake Co UD and City of Tiptonville and also thank you to the door prize contributor: ADC Next Meeting: TBA Region 9 Scott Miller, Region Leader September 22, 2011 Meeting Location: The Dickson Country Club in Dickson Speakers/Presenters: Mike Farnsworth with Utility Services, Mike Macchiaverna with Consolidated Pipe, Scott Holder with TN811, Wayne Stuck with Nashville EFO, Lola Maratita with USDA RD and Bob Freudenthal, John Hall, Bruce Trotter, Larry Lewis and Dewayne Culpepper with TAUD. Thank You: Utility Services and Consolidated Pipe and also thank you to the door prize contributor: ADC Next Meeting: March 22, 2012

Speakers/Presenters: Jeff Rose and Gary McGill with McGill Associates., Dr. Richard Urban with Division of Water Pollution Control and Dewayne Culpepper and Bruce Trotter with TAUD. Thank You: McGill Associates and also thank you to our door prize contributors: McGill Associates, IPW, Southeastern Underground, Astec Underground and Walter A. Wood Next Meeting: March 22, 2012 Region 11 Chandrika Winston, Region Leader August 10, 2011 Meeting Location: The JEA Training Center in Jackson Speakers/Presenters: Sam Selig with ISI Southeast, Johnny Halsey with Chases Controls, Brian Caton with Jackson EFO, Nick Newman with MLGW, Rob Fischer with Alliance Water Resources, Kirk Smith with C.I. Thornburg, Bish Thomas with USDA RD, Scott Holder with TN811, Darryl Green with the Certification Board and Dewayne Culpepper with TAUD.

For more information on becoming involved in region meetings, please contact Larry Lewis, (731) 234-0380 or at larrylewis@taud.org.

Thank You: ISI, Alliance Water Resources, and also thank you to the door prize contributor: ADC Next Meeting: November 15, 2011

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Upcoming Classes - TAUD Training Station

2012 Wall Calendar If you received the Tennessee Utility News by direct mail, then you also received the 2012 Training Station folded wall calendar. Keep this calendar as it will be your guide to all continuing education and training opportunities for the coming year.

Here’s a look at classes being offered for November through December 2011.

You may register for any of these courses online at: www.taud.org, click “Training”, then click “List All” or select your desired category: -Water Treatment/ Distribution -Wastewater/ Collection -Certification Prep -Conferences -Backflow Training -Safety -Natural Gas -Commissioner’s Training 4th Quarter, volume 25

You may also request a printed schedule to be mailed to you when it becomes available this coming December. It will also be available digitally on our website, www.taud.org If you would like to request a TAUD Training Station Schedule book, please contact TAUD (615) 8969022 or by email taud@taud.org.

We hope that you will find the wall calendar helpful in planning ahead for all your training needs in the coming year.

11/15 Cross Connection Renewal - Memphis 11/16 Cross Connection Basic - Memphis 11/29 Chemical Handling & Operations - Jackson 12/6 Safe Drinking Water Act Update for Water Treatment - Jackson 12/7 Safe Drinking Water Act Update for Distribution - Jackson

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What’s Good about a Bad Economy?

John Hall, TAUD Advocacy/Finance With unemployment, a declining stock market and falling home prices, we are constantly reminded of our nation’s bad economy. However, there are some positives to this kind of situation. Interest rates generally fall when economic times are bad, and today's interest rates are near historic lows. If you have bank debt, Rural Development debt or bonds outstanding with interest rates of 4.25% or higher, it may be time to look at refinancing. Much like refinancing a home mortgage, refinancing utility debt can be done to produce yearly savings or shorten the payback period of the debt. Paying less on debt allows a utility to have more money to spend on leak detection, line extensions, meter replacement or other projects.

It can be difficult when considering expanding a plant, adding a tank or buying new meters during hard economic times. However, the bad economy has also helped lower the cost of labor as well as materials and other costs associated with maintaining a utility. Projects financed now can expect these lower costs combined with low interest rates to help utilities maintain a service that is affordable to their customers during these tough times.

Don’t delay if you have old debt with high interest rates or you are contemplating new projects. For a look at your utility's financial condition call John Hall at 931-607-1014 or email johnhall@taud.org. You may be surprised at what can be good about a bad economy.

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MARTEL UTILITY DISTRICT RECEIVES LOAN FOR SYSTEMS UPGRADE

Pictured from left to right: Greg Reed, Secretary; John Morton, President; Mark White, Commissioner; Larry Butler, Distribution Manager; Gayle Matlock; Manager, Bob Wrather, Suntrust Bank

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Officials at the Tennessee Utility Assistance, LLC (TUA) recently announced that the Martel Utility District of Loudon County, Tennessee, has closed on a $250,000 loan through the TUA, LLC municipal finance program. Funding from the loan will be used to upgrade the utility’s metering system to an Automatic Meter Reading System – the latest technology available that provides consumers with the most accurate method to measure water use and drastically reduces the monthly hours needed for employees to read meters.

The loan, secured through SunTrust Bank at a rate of 3.85 percent, is a reflection of the District’s stable customer base, competitive and affordable water rates, strong coverage of annual debt service requirements, high liquidity levels and limited additional capital needs. The excellent rate is also indicative of careful decision making

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from the District’s board of commissioners and strong leadership from District management to foresee future needs and make ample preparations.

Due to reduced expenses and an increase in overall revenue resulting from the loan, utility rates will not be adjusted to repay this short-term loan.

About TUA, LLC

Tennessee Utility Assistance, LLC (TUA) is a registered municipal advisor that provides multiple services to Tennessee’s utilities. TUA, LLC helps utilities reduce costs and increase efficiencies for day-to-day operations through obtaining financing for capital improvements projects or consolidating existing debt. TUA, LLC also provides advisory services including water audits, water loss corrective action plans, cross connection programs and other management advisory services. In addition, TUA, LLC provides access to safety and compliance training. TUA, LLC provides action on behalf of Tennessee utilities. Contact TUA today to learn more at (contact info here).

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Outstanding Utility Managers & Wall of Fame Recipients Each year,

TAUD presents Awards of Excellence to recipients that are nominated by their fellow employees and voted upon by the TAUD Awards Committee. Please do not miss your chance to reward a fellow co-worker or employee for a job well done. Nominations for awards are available through TAUD’s website on January 1st and the deadline for nominations is March 15th 2012.

2011

H .B. Rosson Award is given each year to the water utility

manager whose leadership demonstrates financial and operational excellence.

The 2011 recipient is:

Jimmy Langley,

Luttrell-Blaine-Corryton Utility District

Jimmy Langley began his career with Luttrell-Blaine-Corryton Utility District in 2000.

He has served in the utility industry for 31 years and holds a Grade IV Wastewater License, Grade II Collection License, Grade III Water Treatment License and Grade I Distribution License. In his tenure with LBC, Jimmy is responsible for cutting the district’s water loss ratio in half and raising their sanitary survey score by 27 points. Under his leadership the district has converted booster pumping stations, implemented a new billing system, telemetry system, and automatic meter reading system. Jimmy serves as TAUD’s Region 3 Leader. He is active in the Utility Management Federation having held several offices in the organization. Mr. Langley is active in the community and served as a city alderman, planning commission member, and youth program director. He spent several years as a little league baseball coach and was president of the organization in 2002. Jimmy and his wife Debbie have four children and six grandchildren. The Langley’s are members of Block Springs Baptist Church in Blaine. Nominated by his board of commissioners Jimmy is described by his board as “one who conducts his duties with honor, excellence and integrity while distinguishing himself as a leader among utility districts both locally and across the state.”

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M .M . Bullard Award is given each year to the gas utility

manager whose leadership demonstrates financial and operational excellence.

In honor of Colonel M.M. Bullard, who pioneered gas utility development and served as President of Tennessee Association of Utility Districts for many years.

The 2011 recipient is:

Travis M cCormick,

City of Parsons

Travis McCormick began his career with the City of Parsons in 1998. He was promoted to manager of Parsons Natural Gas in 2006. Under Travis’s leadership Parsons has implemented a better records keeping system, applied radio-read systems to the city’s gas meters and successfully located all distribution lines in Parsons Gas System. Travis upgraded the utility’s equipment that services 225 miles of main line and over 3,400 customers. Mr. McCormick was nominated for this award by Parsons Mayor Tim David Boaz and Utility Manager Lee Villaflor. Travis and his wife Jessie have two daughters Shelby and Cheyenne. The McCormick’s are members of Hopewell Baptist Church and Travis enjoys deer hunting in his spare time.

Wall of F ame iis given in recognition of those members who have dedicated their lives to this Association and Tennessee’s utilities.

The 2011 recipient is:

John H all,

Tennessee Association of Utility Districts

John has served TAUD in numerous ways. His impact on the Association began as a board member when he was General Manager of the Sewanee Utility District.

He was elected to the TAUD Board of Directors in 1979 and was Board President from 1989 to 1991. He began his career with TAUD in March of 1993. In his work with TAUD, he has been instrumental in policy development, training development, the implementation of region meetings and has acted as a circuit rider across the state. He is currently active in TAUD advocacy efforts with the General Assembly serving on the Legislative Committee and producing the Legislative Express. Most recently John along with other staff members wrote the curriculum for TAUD’s commissioner training. He is the staff point person over TAUD’s Interim Finance Program and serves utilities under the Association’s newest division, The Tennessee Utility Assistance Corporation (TUA). The words of the Wall of Fame Award read: In recognition of those who have dedicated their lives to this Association and Tennessee’s Utilities. That’s what John has done and will continue to do. In his limited spare time he enjoys golf, walking, all electronic gadgets and spending time with his wife Glenda and son Jonathan.

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AssociateWall of F ame iis given in recognition of members who have

dedicated their careers to the betterment of Tennessee’s utilities and its operations.

The 2011 recipient is:

Joe Bishop

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CTI Engineers

Joe Bishop was extremely active in TAUD as an Associate Member. CTI Engineers joined the Association in 1991. As Senior Vice President of CTI, Joe contributed to the Association’s members through his 35 years of professional experience.

He was a strong voice for TAUD’s Associate Members and supportive of TAUD’s conferences and events. Best known for his leadership in TAUD’s golf tournaments, Joe coordinated the Association’s two golf tournaments for years growing the two tournaments into the successful fundraisers they are today. Sadly, Joe passed away May 31st after a long battle with cancer. As a dedicated professional Joe worked up until the time of his death communicating with his long time clients and friends. He will be missed by members of this Association greatly.

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Middle TN Natural Gas: New CEO Middle Tennessee Natural Gas welcomed Jim Hodges as its new Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2011. Mr. Hodges is a 26 year employee of the District having come here from the Allen and Hoshall Engineering Consulting Firm of Memphis where he spent 12 years as an Engineer, Project Manager and Department Head consulting for numerous natural gas distribution systems in the southeast.

Mr. Hodges was hired at MTNG as the Director of Special Projects and later was named the Director of Engineering. He currently serves the District as Vice President of Engineering. He is responsible for gas supply, resale rates, system design, industrial relations, regulatory compliance and is a registered Professional Engineer. Mr. Hodges is Director and President of the Municipal Energy Acquisition Corporation; Director of the American Public Gas Association and Past Chairman of the APGA Operations and Safety Committee, current member of the APGA Security and Integrity Foundation, APGA Distribution Integrity Technical Advisory Board, and Past Chairman of the APGA Gas Supply Committee; Director at American Public Gas Association Research Foundation; Director and Past Jim Hodges, Chief Executive Officer of Middle Tennessee Natural Gas President of the Tennessee Gas Association; Past Chairman of the TGA Education Steering Committee and Distribution Operations Committee. Mr. Hodges is the recipient of the American Public Gas Association’s Personal Achievement Award.

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He and his wife, Carol, have four children and four grandchildren. They enjoy time with their families and spending time on the lake together. Mr. Hodges is active in the Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he currently serves as an Elder and as Treasurer of the church.

He is an active Gideon and has worked with Little League Baseball, the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club.

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The 2011 TUPAC Trap Shoot started off with a bang, literally. The shooters were first given a safety briefing by range officials as well as an explanation of range rules.

Each shooter was given a range bag and a belt carried shell box sponsored by Ford Meter Box. The shoot is set up with several different stations. Doubles are shot at each station in a variety of trap and skeet configurations.

This year 18 shooters participated supporting TUPAC with an entry fee of $25.00 and 50â‚ľ per missed shot. Shooter skills ranged from advanced to many who haven't picked up a shotgun since last year's shoot. It's not about busting clays as much as having a good time with friends in an outdoor setting, after all, the worse you shoot the more funds raised for TUPAC. This year's top shooter was Craig Haney with Walter A. Wood. Craig led the group with only eight misses on the 50 shot course. We won't mention the name of the worst shooter, let's just say that some of us contributed more than others.

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shooters and enjoy the smell of burning powder, come out next year to the annual TUPAC Trap Shoot on August 8th at the Gatlinburg Sportsman Club. Just dust off your shotgun and join us. Shotgun shells and plenty of cold water and refreshments will be provided.

special thanks to the TUPAC Tr ap shoot associate sponsors: Brown Painting Company Crom Corporation Ford Meter Box Hethcoat & Davis, Inc. John Bouchard & Sons Co. Regions Bank S & S Utility Sales Southern Waterworks Products TNEMEC Walter A Wood

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TUPAC GOLF TOURNAMENT The TUPAC Golf Tournament was held on August 3, 2011 at the Sevierville Golf Club. 101 golfers participated this year, resulting in a successful fundraiser for TUPAC. The golf committee worked hard to make this tournament a success and TAUD appreciates their work.

T he m em ber s of t he com m it t ee a r e:

Mike Clingenpeel, C hairman Caroline Oakes Carolyn Rabatin Duke Julian Josh Cravins Keener Billups Kenny Diehl Marc Nichols Mike Bank s Rick Pear son Ryan Leisey John Hall Larr y Lewis

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Tournament Winners 1st Flight ClosestZachary to the Pin Tom Atchley #4 Romaine Bobby Clemmer Rick Pearson Joe Rewa

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Todd Bowman Brian Boyd Kevin Robinson Tracy Wright

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Carolyn Yates Kevin Maddox Duke Julian

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Woman Longest Drive #6

Carolyn Yates

Jimmy Daniel Roger Johnson Duke Julian Greg Waltman

TUPAC raised over $7,000 from this tournament, and we appreciate all the support for our political action committee!

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Gladeville Utility District has three Aqustore® tanks on their system, which also serves our new headquarters.

There is a reason Aquastore glass-fused-to-steel tanks are considered the premium tanks on the market versus concrete or welded steel. The glass panels that make up an Aquastore tank are chemically inert, impermeable, nonporous and more hygienic than uncoated steel or concrete. They do not deteriorate, corrode, stain or fade. And they never need repainting!

Southeastern Tank, Inc. supplies the best tank for TAUD water systems and is proud to have its water supplied by a TAUD water system. For more information visit www.aquastore.com or call 615-466-5220.

Request a quote: www.southeasterntank.com/quote Southeastern Tank, Inc. 60 Vesta Road Lebanon, TN 37090 615-466-5220 • www.southeasterntank.com © 2010. Aquastore is a registered trademark of Engineered Storage Products Company.