Registration for the 2025 WEAO Annual Conference OPCEA Exhibition is now Open to OPCEA Members!
For more details, visit the Exhibition & Tradeshows section on the OPCEA website!
Kindly confirm your participation to the AGM and the dinner by email to opcea@opcea.com before March 28, 2025.
The main topics on the AGM Agenda will be:
As always, we invite nominations for individuals who are passionate about advancing our organization and contributing to the growth and success of our community. As we continue to navigate the dynamic landscape of our industry, the input and dedication of the committed directors are essential to steering our association towards continued success. If you or someone you know possess the vision, skills and commitment to make appositive impact on OPCEA, we encourage you to submit a nomination for a director position. Serving on the OPCEA Board of Directors provides an excellent opportunity to influence the direction of our association and contribute to the advancement of our shared professional goals.
Nominations can be submitted by February 28, 2025 and should include a brief biography of the nominee, along with a statement outlining their interest in and qualifications for the position. Submissions can be sent to opcea@opcea.com.
We look forward to meeting all our members on April 13, 2025!
Dear OPCEA Members:
Registration for the 2025 OPCEA golf tournament will be opening February 2025!
Join us for an economical and relaxing opportunity for you to network with your clients.
We are pleased to announce that we are returning to the Royal Ontario Golf Club in Milton
DATE:
Thursday May 29, 2025
LOCATION:
Royal Ontario Golf Club – 6378 Trafalgar Rd, Milton, ON L0P 1E0
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On behalf of the OPCEA Board I am very sad to announce the passing of Michele (Michael/Mike) Albanese on Sunday January 22nd at the still young age of 58. He leaves behind his beloved wife Helma and children Massimo, Adriano and Isabella, his mother Maria and his sister Laura.
Michele graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Florida in 1987.
His family, originally from Abruzzo Italy, emigrated to Canada and Michele first worked for an OPCEA member company Metcon. He participated in OPCEA activities on behalf of Metcon and that is how I first met him. He was very impressive individual, bright, serious, very polite and well-mannered and very knowledgeable.
He passed the exams and became a registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
Mike stuck out on his own when he founded H2FLOW Equipment in 1992. It was while starting his company he volunteered to serve on the OPCEA board and in 1999 he served as President. In 2006 Michael also started H2FLOW Tanks and Systems, a company specializing in liquid storage solutions.
Michael served on a number of committees of the WEAO representing OPCEA including the Special Events Committee, the Conference Committee and the Seminar Committee. .
His volunteering also included serving as Vice President of the York South Weston Ontario Liberal Association, Trojan Technologies Rep Council Member, Eimco Water Technologies Rep Council Member, the Professional Engineers Ontario – Dufferin Chapter Executive and Newsletter Editor, and as an Engineering Mentor with Skills for Change training for newly arrived foreign engineers.
For his significant contribution to the WEAO Michael was inducted in the 5S Society in 2008.
Although a competitor he was a good friend, as he was to many others in the industry and his presence will be sorely missed.
Brian Gage
OPCEA past President
OPCEA strives to support Water for People at all of our yearly events, as was mentioned on the 1st Tee at the Golf Tournament. Please take a moment to review their message below, and your donations are always appreciated!
Water for People Canada would like to thank OPCEA Members for your ongoing support. Although we could not be with you this year to put your putting skills to the test, we’d like to remind you of Water for People’s ongoing efforts in developing sustainable sanitation. As you know, access to hand washing is one of the most effective measures in managing disease, including COVID-19. Please take a glance at our website to see the latest in WFP’s work and if you are able to, a donation would be most welcome. Thank you!
The OPCEA Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Rebecca Alexander as the new Executive Administrator for OPCEA. Rebecca is part of the Tracy Blyth & Associates Association Management Company and has worked in the not-for-profit sector for over 25 years.
Her experience with Associations comes not only from working with not-for-profits but also assisting with events, education while volunteering on membership, sponsorship, recruitment and events committees. Rebecca has been awarded numerous awards for her dedication and vision.
Rebecca can be reached by email at: opcea@opcea.com, or by telephone at 416-524-8988. Please note that the new mailing address for OPCEA is:
Coxwell-Danforth P.O.
P.O. Box 72070
Toronto, Ontario M4C 0A1
A great opportunity exists for A great opportunity exists for Young Professionals in our industry to get involved, learn and network. Our associate organization WEAO (Water Environment Association of Ontario) has an excellent program for helping new professionals get involved.
This Committee represents WEAO members with 5 or fewer years in the industry, and under the age of 35. Its primary goal is to recruit, develop programs for, and encourage the participation of Young Professionals in the activities of the Association.
Visit the WEAO YP webpage for contact information. in our industry to get involved, learn and network. Our associate organization WEAO (Water Environment Association of Ontario) has an excellent program for helping new professionals get involved.
This Committee represents WEAO members with 10 or fewer years, or under the age of 35, in the wastewater industry. Its primary goal is to recruit, develop programs for, and encourage the participation of Young Professionals in the activities of the Association.
