The Pennsylvania Rural Water Association will hold its Professional Office Conference October 16-17 in State College. Three separate tracks have been designed specifically for board members, managers and office personnel of the water and wastewater industry.

Attendees will benefit from professional classes such as grant writing, effective meetings, marketing, public relations, and financial management. Additionally, the premiere course for the PRWA Management Certification program will also be presented at the conference.

PRWA has announced the following schedule of upcoming water and wastewater operators exams:

· September 11 -- Linesville, Crawford County (registration deadline is Aug. 15);

· September 13 -- Lawrenceville, Tioga County (registration deadline is Aug. 15); and

· November 8 -- Champion, Somerset County (registration deadline is Oct. 11).

Registration forms are available at the Pennsylvania Rural Water Association website or contact Carolyn with questions at 814-353-9302 or send email to: ctyger@prwa.com.

For more information, visit the Professional Office Conference webpage or call 1-800-653-7792.

6/29/2007