SECTION NEWS District 14 Robert L. Richwine, director (765) 606-7970 rlrichwine2@aol.com INDIANA April 7 Location: Shipiro’s Deli, Indianapolis, Ind. Speaker: Dave Jackson, Section chair Summary: The Section met to finalize plans for the upcoming Mid-West Team Welding Tournament and to elect officers for the 2016–17 year. J. Everett INDIANA — The Section conducted and judged the local SkillsUSA competition. Shown (from left) are Charles Cessna, Bennie Flynn, Mac Banks, David Jackson, Gary Dugger, Gary Tucker, and Past AWS President Richard Alley. 108 WELDING JOURNAL / JUNE 2016 Light Career Center Welding Instructor Eric Cooper was elected chairman. April 16 Location: J. Everett Light C.C., Indianopolis, Ind. Presenters: Richard Alley and Bob Richwine Summary: The Section conducted the local SkillsUSA welding contest and judged the event. Judging the event were Charles Cessna, Bob Richwine, Bennie Flynn, Dave Jackson, Gary Dugger, Gary Tucker, Mac Banks, and Past AWS President Richard Alley (1989–1990). Alley and District 14 Director Richwine also presented David Jackson with the Section Chairman Appreciation Award for his leadership over the past year. ST. LOUIS April 7 Location: Hil Bax Technical Center, St. Louis, Mo. Presenters: Cee Kay Supply, Inc., and Section Executive Committee Summary: The Section attended the 14th annual Mini-Weld Show, where factory representatives came out to demonstrate and display their equipment for guests. Door prizes, ranging from pocket knives to autodarkening hoods, were raffled off. Guests enjoyed free food and beverages, as well as a welcome bag. District 15 David Lynnes, director (701) 893-2295 dave@learntoweld.com District 16 Karl Fogleman, director (402) 677-2490 fogleman3@cox.net IOWA March 21 Location: Van Gorp Corp., Pella, Iowa Presenter: Brian Griffith, Van Gorp Corp. Topic: W.I.N.E. of welding and weld inspection Summary: Section members had dinner and enjoyed a presentation by Griffith, who spoke about welding, inspection, and processes at the company. Attendees toured the facility after his presentation. ST. LOUIS — Vendor representatives at the Section’s 14th annual MiniWeld Show. INDIANA — District 14 Director Bob Richwine (left) and Past AWS President Richard Alley (right) presented David Jackson with the Section Chairman Appreciation Award for his leadership last year. ST. LOUIS — Vic Shorkey (front left), Section treasurer, and Cee Kay President Ned Lane celebrate the MiniWeld Show.
Welding Journal | June 2016
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