Recap: District 12 Conference

Date of Event: 05/29/2026

Location: Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), West Allis, WI

Number of Attendees: 16

Presenter/Notable Guest(s): District 12 Director Ben Newcomb

Event Summary: AWS representatives from the Milwaukee, Racine-Kenosha, Madison-Beloit, Fox Valley, Lakeshore, and Upper Peninsula Sections met at the District 12 Conference. Led by District 12 Director Ben Newcomb, attendees reviewed District and Section business, selected award and scholarship recipients, and chose local representatives to attend both the AWS Instructor’s Institute and Leadership Symposium. Newcomb was re-elected to serve another term as district director. AWS staff representative Roline Pascal provided an update from AWS Headquarters.

Attendees at the District 1 Conference gathered to discuss District and Section business.