SCAPA members were part of a feature article in NAPA's July/August Issue of Asphalt Pavement  entitled "Not Just Pretty in Pink," about the Women of Asphalt and how the industry is embracing women in the field.

On Tuesday, June 25, 2019 asphalt industry professionals who attended the SCAPA SMA Training had the opportunity to learn more about the SMA mix design procedure, VCA testing, mix production, placement, compaction, quality control and troubleshooting of Stone Matrix Asphalt.

It was wonderful to see so many of our members at the SCAPA Summer Conference held in Charleston June 20-23, 2019. The Belmond Charleston provided a beautiful backdrop for our members to receive industry updates.

Don't miss this opportunity to present at the South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association's 2020 Winter Conference. Are you involved in a new or novel project, approach or system you think your contemporaries would find interesting and worthwhile?

In an effort to ensure we have the highest quality presentations and speakers, we are seeking volunteers to serve on the 2020 SCAPA Winter Conference Planning Committee.

On May 10, 2019, King Asphalt, Inc. held its first Signing Day for youth apprenticeships at the Pickens County Career and Technology Center. Four students from local high schools were selected following interviews to participate in a summer paid apprenticeship to discover available careers in the asphalt industry.

Rubblization with an asphalt overlay is the recommended solution for rehabilitating old concrete pavements. Rubblization is the process of fracturing an existing Portland cement concrete pavement (PCCP) into small, interconnected pieces that serve as a base course for a new hot mix asphalt (HMA) overlay.

Whether you're new to the industry or want to brush up on your skills, SCAPA Academy is a great learning resource!

Date: Friday, August 9, 12:00–1:30 p.m. EDT
Speakers: Steve Muench, Tom and Marilyn Draeger / The Beavers Charitable Trust Professor, University of Washington and Adam Hand, Associate Professor, University of Nevada Reno

Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2:00–3:30 p.m. EDT
Speakers: Bruce Drewes, Owner, 3T Group and Kelly Kanaras, Director of Awards & Marketing, NAPA Road construction work zones are inherently dangerous places. Occupational injuries and fatalities within a work zone often occur

Date	Event	Location
August 14, 2019	Winter Conference Planning Committee Meeting	Columbia, SC
October 1, 2019	SCAPA Board Meeting	Columbia, SC
October 1, 2019	SCAPA Fall Member Dinner	Columbia, SC
January 15-16, 2020	SCAPA Winter Conference	Columbia, SC
June 26-28, 2020	SCAPA Summer Conference	Amelia Island, FL