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SRT Announces 2024 Youth Awards

Apr 26 2024

SRT Announces 2024 Youth Awards

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MINOT, N.D. – SRT has announced the 2024 winners of five college scholarships, totaling $8,500, and two students who will attend the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Youth Tour.

The following four students each won a $1,500 SRT General Scholarship:

  • Lucas Beeter of Minot – Minot High School – Magic City Campus
  • Tallie Fedje of Bottineau – Bottineau Junior-Senior High School
  • Shaylie Holen of Burlington – Des Lacs Burlington High School
  • Mariah Lovro of Norwich – TGU Granville High School

Jamie Thompson of Antler won the $2,500 SRT Technical Scholarship. She will be attending Bismarck State College and will major in agriculture industry and technology (agronomy).

“This year we had a very competitive field of scholarship applicants,” said Cassidy Hjelmstad, SRT CEO and General Manager. “It was inspiring to see so many promising, hard-working young people pursuing their future through our scholarship program, and these five students truly earned their respective awards.”

In addition, Giovanna Zettell and Carmen Lindekugel, both of Newburg School, will represent SRT during the 2024 FRS Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. this summer. They will learn about the telecommunications industry, tour the nation’s capital, and meet with legislative leaders to discuss their experiences in rural North Dakota.

Applicants for the SRT Scholarship Program were judged on their scholastic performance and achievements, as well as volunteerism and community involvement. Students were required to write an essay discussing the value of traditional education, online education, and the vital role of high-speed internet in both.

The SRT Technical Scholarship can be awarded to a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college. Applicants were required to submit volunteerism and community involvement, scholastic performance, and an essay describing how they can use their education and technology to reach rural and underserved populations. A letter of recommendation from a community member or educator was also required.

SRT Communications, headquartered in Minot, North Dakota, is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. Established in 1951, SRT employs roughly 180 people and serves 24,000 customers across north-central North Dakota. SRT earned the distinction as a Certified Gig-Capable Provider in 2017. Services include high-speed internet, phone, and security/surveillance systems for home and business. Learn more at www.SRT.com.

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SRT Chief Technology Officer Earns NTCA Innovation Award for Improved 911 Services Pilot Project

Feb 16 2024

SRT Chief Technology Officer Earns NTCA Innovation Award for Improved 911 Services Pilot Project

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NTCA CEO Shirley Bloomfield presents the NTCA Excellence Award in Innovation to Shawn Grosz, SRT Chief Technology Officer, during the NTCA Rural Telecom Industry Meeting & EXPO (RTIME).

MINOT, N.D. – NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association recognized Shawn Grosz, SRT Chief Technology Officer, with the 2023 Excellence Award in Innovation.

The award was presented to Grosz during the NTCA Rural Telecom Industry Meeting & EXPO (RTIME) in February. Grosz earned the Innovation Award for his transformative work on 911 services in North Dakota.

SRT was the pilot telecommunications company involved in deploying North Dakota’s first end-to-end Internet Protocol (IP) 911 service in support of the state’s transition to Next Generation 911 (NG911). The North Dakota Association of Counties (NDACo), Dakota Carrier Network (DCN), and SRT collaborated to deliver end-to-end 911 calls from SRT subscribers to seven 911 call centers – known as Public Safety Answering Points or PSAPs.

“Not only does Shawn’s work on the 911 deployment benefit SRT’s subscribers; it’s the blueprint for replicating improved services for all North Dakotans as IP-based 911 is deployed statewide,” said Cassidy Hjelmstad, SRT CEO/General Manager. “That’s an outsized impact for community good, and one example in Shawn’s accomplished career of why he is valued and revered as a telecommunications champion across our industry.”

Leading SRT’s role in the project, Grosz collaborated with statewide partners and brought the telecommunications company perspective to discussions about IP-based 911 network design.

“Collaboration was key to our success with the Next Generation 911 initiative. I am grateful to NDACo, DCN, and DCN’s other member owners, for their partnership and shared common goal for the people of North Dakota,” said Grosz. He added, “We also could not have fulfilled our role as the pilot telecommunications company without SRT’s exceptional engineering and operations staff, who worked diligently to make this critical service available to our members and first responders.”

The faster, more flexible and efficient NG911 system offers benefits to callers and first responders alike. Callers can get help quickly from any device at any time, and first responders can share life-saving information instantly.

Grosz joined SRT in 1997 and has been SRT’s Chief Technology Officer for the last 10 years. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Minot State University. Grosz serves on NTCA’s Technical Committee and DCN’s Technical Committee, and routinely speaks in leadership groups and public forums about cybersecurity, streaming technology, and the future of broadband.

The NTCA Excellence Awards recognize broadband providers who have exceeded expectations to support their customers and community members and to advance communications services in rural America. Winners are selected by the association’s Awards Committee comprising NTCA members.

SRT Communications, headquartered in Minot, North Dakota, is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. Established in 1951, SRT employs nearly 190 people and serves roughly 8,000 square miles and 24,000 customers across north central North Dakota. SRT earned the distinction as a Certified Gig-Capable Provider in 2017. Services include high-speed internet, phone, and security/surveillance systems for home and business. Learn more at www.srt.com.

NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association is the premier association representing over 850 independent, community-based telecommunications companies that are leading innovative change in smart rural communities across America. In an era of transformative technological developments, regulatory challenges and marketplace competition, NTCA members are advancing efforts to close the digital divide by delivering robust and high-quality services over future-proof networks. Their commitment to building sustainable networks makes rural communities fertile ground for innovation in economic development, e-commerce, health care, agriculture and education, and it contributes billions of dollars to the U.S. economy each year. Visit www.ntca.org. 

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SRT Offers Local and National Scholarship Opportunities

Jan 19 2024

SRT Offers Local and National Scholarship Opportunities

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Minot, ND – The 2024 SRT College Scholarship Program applications are now available. Five local scholarships totaling $8,500 will be awarded to students this year. National scholarships are also available through SRT’s partnership with the Foundation for Rural Service.

The SRT College Scholarship program awards four $1,500 scholarships. The program evaluates community involvement, school activities, an essay response, and grade point average.

The SRT Technical Scholarship will award $2,500 to one student. This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students studying telecommunications or other computer-technology-related fields.

SRT is also proud to partner as a member of the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) to participate in a national scholarship program that can provide local students with scholarships. Students submitting an FRS application are eligible for multiple national scholarship opportunities.

Applications are available online at srt.com/srtcares. FRS Scholarship applications are due February 16 and SRT Scholarship applications are due March 1. Scholarship recipients will be announced in April and an awards luncheon will be held for the winners.

SRT Communications, headquartered in Minot, North Dakota, is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. Established in 1951, SRT employs nearly 190 people and serves roughly 8,000 square miles across north central North Dakota. SRT earned the distinction as a Certified Gig-Capable Provider in 2017. Services include high-speed internet, phone, and security/surveillance systems for home and business.

 

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SRT Supports Sawyer Drone and eSports Program with $5,000 Donation

Nov 15 2023

SRT Supports Sawyer Drone and eSports Program with $5,000 Donation

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Sawyer, N.D. – SRT presented $5,000 on November 13 to Sawyer Public School, supporting its inaugural year of Drone Racing and eSports. SRT’s donation helped the school buy equipment like computers, accessories, drones, controllers, and headsets.

The program offers drone racing and gaming opportunities to students in grades 7-12. It’s the only in-house extra-curricular activity at Sawyer Public School. The school’s Athletic Director and program leader, Ryan Stockie, said it provides students with technological opportunities that challenge their minds and bodies as well as a social/emotional learning environment.

“It gets rid of the bias or stereotype linked to gaming because it uses technology as a keyhole to physical activity as well,” Stockie said. “It also gives exposure to training in potential jobs that may be available to these kids after high school.”

Drone-racing students practice and compete using drone simulation software and have four drones to fly onsite. While the state tournament was canceled this year, Stockie said they look forward to getting to next year’s.

“Programs like Sawyer Public School’s are an example of the future. Traditional athletics are important, but so are other opportunities that give students a chance to expand their minds and abilities,” said Kristi Miller, SRT Board President. “We at SRT feel it’s crucial to support our communities and technology opportunities like this one.”

The Drone Racing season will soon conclude and up next is a 10-week competitive eSports season. Students will continue to compete against others in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Choosing from a variety of games, students are matched with their competitors by skill level. Drone Racing and eSports at Sawyer Public School are facilitated by Fenworks in Grand Forks.

SRT Communications, headquartered in Minot, North Dakota, is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. Established in 1951, SRT employs nearly 190 people and serves customers across north central North Dakota. SRT earned the distinction as a Certified Gig-Capable Provider in 2017. Services include internet, phone, and security/surveillance systems for home and business.

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Bonnie Mattern Joins SRT as Director of People and Culture

Oct 20 2023

Bonnie Mattern Joins SRT as Director of People and Culture

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MINOT, N.D. – Bonnie Mattern, a human resources professional with more than 25 years of administration and leadership experience, has joined SRT as Director of People and Culture.

Mattern oversees all SRT human resources responsibilities including recruitment, onboarding, retention, labor relations, benefits and payroll, and risk management and compliance. She also develops and leads the strategy for an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, job satisfaction, goal attainment, and employee engagement.

“Bonnie’s depth and breadth of experience working for complex organizations affords us the opportunity to build on our current systems and position SRT for the future,” said Cassidy Hjelmstad, SRT CEO and General Manager. “Her addition to our team ensures that SRT has robust human resources capabilities that are vital to our continued success.”

Prior to joining SRT, Mattern spent three years as Director of Human Resources at Trinity Health, supporting a diverse workforce of 3,000 employees and leading a 20-person team. Mattern served as Human Resources Director for CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake Hospital before she joined Trinity Health, initially as Director of KeyCare Medical before leading HR. She also served more than 12 years as Director of Human Resources, and five years as Clinic Administrator, at the Heart of America Johnson Clinic.

“After more than 30 years in healthcare, I consider it a privilege to become part of SRT, a telecommunications organization of excellence,” said Mattern. “I’m a firm believer that people are our greatest asset in the workplace. I am honored to contribute to improved efficiency and satisfaction companywide.”

Originally from Rugby, ND, Mattern earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Mary, Bismarck. She added, “When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my fiancé and two grandchildren, outdoor activities, and playing pinochle!”

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