Kansas Ground Water Association upcoming events

2026 KGWA Fall Scholarship Event (09/18/2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

KGWA Fall Scholarship Event

Join the KGWA Board and fellow members at the LaSada Lodge in Russell, KS on September 18, 2026, for our 4th Annual Fall Sporting Clay Shoot!

Fall Shoot Registration Form 2026

Get ready for Bird Season and support the KGWA Scholarship!

There will be food, fellowship, fun, and prizes, all to support the KGWA efforts to provide scholarships to qualifying applicants.

Logistics

Cost: $150 per person

Registration includes:

Food
Participatory "swag"
One round of 50 sporting clays
Two boxes of shells

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor a Station: $250 (12 stations available) - Thank you:
1. BAUER Equipment America - GEFCO
2. Simmons Pump & Supply
3. Mid-American Pump & Supply
Sponsor Food and Beverage: - Thank you:
1. Franklin Electric
2. Grundfos
3. Xylem
~~^{Sponsor Break Station (between stations 6 & 7): $500 (1 available)}~~ - Thank you Preferred Pump!

Prizes to Be Awarded

Best individual score
Best team score
Lowest team score
Lowest individual score

Registration Deadline: August 28, 2026

Event Location

LaSada Lodge
3721 183rd St.
Russell, KS 67665

Questions or Payment Information

KGWA
2250 N. Rock Road, Ste. 118, MB 183
Wichita, KS 67226
Email: info@kgwa.org

KGWA 79th Annual Convention and Trade Show — Attendees (01/13/2027)

Wed, 13 Jan 2027 13:00:00 GMT

Dear Friends of the Kansas Ground Water Association:

As we celebrate our 79th anniversary, it is our hope that you will join us in Mulvane once again to continue supporting KGWA, learn from the presentations and support our vendors who support the Kansas groundwater industry!

Your support of the KGWA continues to strengthen our voice with the KDHE as well as elected officials in Topeka. Your continued support through membership and participation helps us grow and speak for our industry.

We look forward to seeing you in January of 2027!

Please take a moment to review the schedule of events posted below. Be sure to register NOW and also reserve your hotel room (details below).

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - (subject to change)

Wednesday, January 13

8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Licensing Exam Prep — Studio A
1-hour lunch on own

8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Hazmat Training — Studio B
1-hour lunch on own

4:00–6:00 p.m.
Registration Opens

5:00–7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting — Fire Club

Thursday, January 14

7:00 a.m.
Prayer Breakfast — Studio B
Registration Opens

8:00 a.m. | Educational Sessions
Screen and Slot Size — Studio A
Succession Planning — Studio B
Cyber Threats — Studio C

9:00 a.m. | Educational Sessions
Selecting the Right Screen — Studio A
Insurance — Studio B
Adding Water Testing — Studio C

10:00 a.m. | Educational Sessions
Safety Trench and Rig — Studio A
Soil Identification — Studio B
PFAS — Studio C

11:00 a.m. | Educational Sessions
Use of Chemicals in KS Wells — Studio A
KS Aquifers — Studio B
Troubleshooting Pumps in the Field — Studio C

12:00 p.m.
Vendor Hall Opens & Lunch

4:30 p.m.
Show Ends

5:30 p.m.
NEW FOR 2027: Section Meetings — Studios A, B & C

6:00 p.m.
Social Hour Begins — Cash Bar

6:30 p.m.
Banquet & Silent Auction — Studios D, E & F

7:00 p.m.
Program Begins — Awards & NGWA Update

8:00 p.m.
Entertainment, Drawing, etc.

Friday, January 15

7:00 a.m.
Light Breakfast

8:00 a.m.
General Session: KDHE Update — Studios D, E & F

9:00 a.m.
General Session: NEW FOR 2027 — KGWA Annual Meeting —
Studios D, E & F

10:00 a.m.
General Session: DOT Update to Avoid Roadside Issues —
Studios D, E & F

11:00 a.m.
Event Concludes

VENUE

Kansas Star Event Center
777 Kansas Star Drive
Mulvane, Kansas 67110

HOTEL

Hampton Inn & Suites I-35/Mulvane
785 Kansas Star Drive
Mulvane, Kansas 67110
(316) 524-3777

Accommodations: KGWA has secured a limited block of rooms on a first come, first served basis starting at the group rate of $120 per night, plus any applicable fees and taxes. This rate applies to the KGWA room block and is valid until the January 2 cutoff date, unless our room block has been filled before that date. To make your reservations online, visit https:// group.hamptoninn.com/7isls8. If making your reservations by phone, use group code KGW and group name Kansas Ground Water. Remember, you are responsible for securing your own reservations. For guest check-in and checkout times, please contact the hotel directly

KGWA 79th Annual Convention and Trade Show — Exhibitors/Sponsors/Advertisers (01/13/2027)

Wed, 13 Jan 2027 13:00:00 GMT

Dear Vendor:

Thank you for taking the time to review the exhibitor, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities that are available. We are looking forward to once again being able to celebrate our association at the Kansas Star Event Center in Mulvane in January of 2027. We hope that you will consider joining us for this special time.

Click here to download the exhibitor prospectus for the full details.

VENUE

Kansas Star Event Center
777 Kansas Star Drive
Mulvane, Kansas 67110

HOTEL

Hampton Inn & Suites I-35/Mulvane
785 Kansas Star Drive
Mulvane, Kansas 67110
(316) 524-3777

Accommodations: KGWA has secured a limited block of rooms on a first come, first served basis starting at the group rate of $120 per night, plus any applicable fees and taxes. This rate applies to the KGWA room block and is valid until the January 2 cutoff date, unless our room block has been filled before that date. To make your reservations online, visit https:// group.hamptoninn.com/7isls8. If making your reservations by phone, use group code KGW and group name Kansas Ground Water. Remember, you are responsible for securing your own reservations. For guest check-in and checkout times, please contact the hotel directly