Tuesday, August 30, 2016

100th Annual MN AWWA Conference: Attendee Toolkit

Join Us in a SOCIAL TOAST to the
100th Annual Minnesota AWWA Conference!

STEP ONE: CONNECT WITH US!
Go to the Minnesota AWWA social media sites and follow/connect with us for conference updates.

Please note: To create real/true activity, you MUST do more than follow...please create posts, like, share, comment, tweet, retweet, etc.

STEP TWO: GET ACTIVE!
Shout about the conference on your own social media platforms!

FACEBOOK
Join the Facebook Event page referenced above. Please share your updates, posts and please share your excitement! Use @ in your posts to tag the @Minnesota AWWA Facebook page.


TWITTER
Use the official 100th Annual Minnesota AWWA Conference hashtag #MNAWWA to share updates, stay current during the conference and WIN prizes. There will be a Twitter contest during the conference. Keep an eye out for special offers from local establishments throughout the conference as well.


STEP THREE: HELP US HELP YOU!
Have any materials to share about the conference? Send them to jordan@daytamarketing.com and we will be glad to advertise and share your excitement!

We've also created some material for you to share:

100th Annual Minnesota AWWA Conference Blog: http://bit.ly/2bxDefz

100th Annual Minnesota AWWA Conference Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd4-6ieV83E

100th Annual MN AWWA Conference: Vendor Toolkit

Join Us in a SOCIAL TOAST to the
100th Annual Minnesota AWWA Conference!

STEP ONE: CONNECT WITH US!
Go to the Minnesota AWWA social media sites and follow/connect with us for conference updates.

Please note: To create real/true activity, you MUST do more than follow...please create posts, like, share, comment, tweet, retweet, etc.

STEP TWO: GET ACTIVE!
Shout out to attendees and vendors! Create activity! The more the merrier!

FACEBOOK
Join the Facebook Event page referenced above to advertise your activities, promote your booth/company/services, share updates, posts and please share your excitement! Use @ in your posts to tag the @Minnesota AWWA Facebook page.

Here are some example posts to get you started (attach graphics to posts as needed):
  • @Minnesota AWWA members - stop by our booth for more information about (insert company description). 
  • Attention @Minnesota AWWA members! Pick up your (insert company name) swag at booth # (insert booth number). We can't wait to see you at the 100th Annual Conference!
  • @Minnesota AWWA members: Don't be uncouth, visit our booth while you're in Duluth!

TWITTER
Use the official 100th Annual Minnesota AWWA Conference hashtag #MNAWWA to share promotions.

Here are some example tweets to get you started (attach graphics to tweets as needed):

STEP THREE: HELP US HELP YOU!
Have you created any photos, graphics, articles, promos or videos for this year's conference? Send them to jordan@daytamarketing.com and we will be glad to advertise and share your excitement!

We've also created some material for you to share:

100th Annual Minnesota AWWA Conference Blog: http://bit.ly/2bxDefz

100th Annual Minnesota AWWA Conference Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd4-6ieV83E

100th Annual MN AWWA Conference: Local Establishment Toolkit

Join Us in a SOCIAL TOAST to the
100th Annual Minnesota AWWA Conference!

STEP ONE: CONNECT WITH US!
Go to the Minnesota AWWA social media sites and follow/connect with us for conference updates.

Please note: To create real/true activity, you MUST do more than follow...please create posts, like, share, comment, tweet, retweet, etc.

STEP TWO: GET ACTIVE!
Shout out to attendees and vendors! Create activity! The more the merrier!

FACEBOOK
Join the Facebook Event page referenced above to share updates, posts, special offers, promotions for dinner specials, tag vendors/conference attendees and please share your excitement! Use @ in your posts to tag the @Minnesota AWWA Facebook page.

Here are some example posts to get you started (attach graphics to posts as needed):

TWITTER
Use the official 100th Annual Minnesota AWWA Conference hashtag #MNAWWA to share promotions and specials.

Here are some example tweets to get you started (attach graphics to tweets as needed):

STEP THREE: HELP US HELP YOU!
Have you created any special offers, articles or graphics to welcome Minnesota AWWA members to this year's 100th Annual Conference? Send them to jordan@daytamarketing.com and we will be glad to advertise and share your excitement!

We've also created some material for you to share:

100th Annual Minnesota AWWA Conference Blog: http://bit.ly/2bxDefz

Thursday, August 18, 2016

A Preview of MN AWWA's 100th Annual Conference

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At the Minnesota chapter of the American Water Works Association, we are celebrating 100 years of dedication to clean water, public health, and educational development. This year, the Minnesota American Water Works Association will host the 100th Annual Conference in Duluth, a conference sure to be full of educational and interactive opportunities as well as celebrations of 100 years of waterworks excellence.

The 100th Annual Conference will take place Tuesday, September 20th through Friday, the 23rd at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center. The three-day event will feature one day of exhibits and two days of concurrent technical sessions.

Be sure to make it to Tuesday’s events in order to help raise funds for Water for People. The organization was developed by the American Water Works Association in 1991 to promote the development of accessible, high-quality drinking water and sanitation services. For more information on Water for People, visit waterforpeople.org.

Attend this year’s opening general session on Wednesday to view a Smithsonian Exhibit, the keynote presentation, “The History of Water” as presented by American Water Works Association CEO David LaFrance, and a presentation from Future of Water author Steve Maxwell.

This year’s exhibits will feature products and services from nearly 100 vendors as well water competitions such as the Pipe Tapping, Meter Madness, and Hydrant Hysteria.
To celebrate the 100th special event, the Minnesota American Water Works Association will provide two social events on September 21st— a reception at Clyde Ironworks and a brewery circuit around Duluth. Be sure to visit the Water Museum which will open on the 21st.  On September 22nd, the conference will feature an attendee appreciation dinner featuring comedian David Harris and a team trivia tournament.

Join us at the farewell lunch for a special presentation by the City of Minneapolis, winner of the 2016 American Water Works Association Diversity Award.

For a more comprehensive list of events and dates celebrating 100 years of excellence, visit the annual conference program details.

What better place to celebrate than on the waterfront of beautiful Lake Superior? We hope to see you there!

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Summer Water Activities for Your Family

August has arrived, which means many children across the state are scrambling to cram as much summer fun in as possible before the new school year begins. During the hottest month of the year, this usually involves water of some kind. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of water-related activities that you can do with your kids right in your own backyard:

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Simple Backyard Splash Pad
Many homeowners are wary of at-home water activities because they wreak havoc on your lawn. You can have just as much fun at home without installing a pool or killing your grass; all you need is a tarp. It’ll act as a splash pad, slip-n-slide, and all-around water activity area—just add water. The best part is, when you are done, just roll up the tarp and put it away!

Sponge Ball Fight
Do your kids love water balloons, but don’t like to clean up the empty, broken balloon pieces after the fight is over? Check out these DIY splash balls for a fun, clean alternative to a summertime classic. Using sponges and buckets of water, this version of the game will be quicker, easier, and a lot more fun!

Duck, Duck, Wet Duck
This game is pretty self-explanatory; it’s just duck, duck, gray duck with water! Replace the word “Gray” (or goose, if that’s how you play) with “wet” and squeeze a sponge over the player’s head! If you’re looking for a cool, quick accessory to the game, you can use the sponge splash balls mentioned above.
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Water Limbo
This one is also simple and requires just a hose with a nozzle. Instead of playing traditional limbo, use a hose with a nozzle attachment in place of a stick and take turns trying to go as low as you can.

Summer is the time to visit the lake, pool, or nearest body of water to keep cool. If your kids can’t always make it to the lake, there are tons of great water activities that you can do right at home.

What are your favorite backyard water games? Comment below, we’d love to hear them!