I’m happy to invite you to our next Black Hills Section of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy, & Exploration (SME) Social and Presentation
When: Wednesday, September 30th, 2026
Where: Pete Lien & Sons, Inc. Greatest Asset Training Facility (3401 Universal Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702)
Time: Social: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Meal: 6:30 PM
Presentation: 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Meeting: 7:30 PM
Cost: $25 per person - Student meals free!
Meal: Catering TBA
Speakers: Brian Tideman, Chief Operating Officer at Pete Lien & Sons, Inc, will speak about their Rochford Exploratory Drilling Experience
Your payment includes the meal and support to the organization and scholarships.
Spouses and non-members are welcome to attend.
No cost to students.
Please bring a check or cash to the event.
Contact us if you would like to be a yearly sponsor of student participation, scholarships and public outreach!
FOR RESERVATIONS: RSVP by Wednesday, September 23rd to Blackhillssme@gmail.com.
*For questions/comments: Call or Email Melanie Bond, PE - BH Section SME Secretary; 605.580.0454; melanie@bondmineralseng.com