Street Maintenance Association Offers Scholarships to National Conference

The South Dakota Municipal Street Maintenance Association (SDMSMA) is now taking scholarship applications from members who wish to attend the annual American Public Works Association's Public Works Expo (PWX).

“PWX provides a first-class multi-modal learning experience for professionals across the entire spectrum of public works,” said SDMSMA President Dale Tech. “The Municipal Street Maintenance Association is proud to be able to assist towns who might not have the resources to attend so they can bring their new knowledge back and apply it in our South Dakota communities.”

This year’s PWX conference will be held Aug. 27-30 in San Diego, Calf.

Expo organizers says participants should come prepared to see, hear, touch, and discuss in a variety of traditional and interactive sessions, seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Attendees can also spend time on North America's largest exhibit floor for public works equipment and services where they can kick tires, talk about technology, or get the scoop on new products. PWX draws more than 5,000 public works professionals from North America and beyond each year.

SDMSMA will award up to three scholarships. The association will reimburse expenses related to conference registration, lodging, transportation, and meals not included in a conference package. The scholarship winner must keep all receipts and submit them for reimbursement.

Applicants must be a current member of the South Dakota Municipal Street Maintenance Association and willing to share their experience with SDMSMA membership at the annual spring meeting.

Apply online at www.sdmunicipalleague. org/streetmaintenance. Applications are due June 1.

Learn more about the PWX at https:// pwx.apwa.net. ■