Month: April 2026

AWS Represented in Massachusetts Skills USA – 5/1

Dear Section Members,   This Friday, May 1, 2026, the top twelve Metal Fabrication and Welding students will compete at the Massachusetts SkillsUSA welding competition at Blackstone Valley Technical High School.   The judges panel will feature strong AWS representation! District 1 Director Tim Kinnaman, Boston Section Chair Tom Ferri, and five other AWS members will lend…

Recap: District one conference

Date of Event: 04/25/2026 Location: Doubletree by Hilton 172 N Main Street Concord, NH 03301 Number of Attendees: 25 Event Summary: At the 86th annual District One conference Boston Section Chairman Tom Ferri passed around a photo of the first New England (now district one) conference dinner meeting held at the hotel Lennox in Boston Mass on…

Recap: Member recognition

Date of Event: 04/25/2026 Location: Annual District Conference Concord, NH Number of Attendees: 30 Event Summary: Boston Chairman presented AWS Boston section member Bruce Chickering with his 50-year gold member award at the annual district one conference held at the Double Tree conference center in Concord, NH Boston section chairman Tom Ferri presents the 50-year gold AWS…

Recap: District Dalton E. Hamilton Memorial CWI of the Year award

Date of Event: 04/15/2026 Location: Aidans Pub Bristol, RI Number of Attendees: 3 Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Boston Section Chairman Tom Ferri Event Summary: Boston Section Chairman Tom Ferri presented the Dalton E Hamilton Memorial District Award to David Deveau. Davis has been a Certified Welding Inspector for 31 years. Boston Section Chairman presented the Dalton E. Hamilton CWI of…

Special Event: Welders Night – Monday, May 4

Don’t miss the opportunity to grow your professional network, stay updated on industry advancements, and potentially win some great prizes. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your welding career, this event promises to be an invaluable experience. Join us for an evening of networking, learning, and fun!  ➡️ Please let us know you…