Date of Event: 10/16/2025
Location: Patriot Erectors / 3023 W. Hwy 290, Dripping Springs TX 78620
Number of Attendees: 175
Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Name: Parley Dixon. Title: CEO of Patriot Erectors.
Event Summary: This event included vendor booths and displays, hands-on interactive activities, a fundraiser for The Burke Center For Youth, a delicious lunch, and a ceremony to celebrate successes within the industry and learn about exciting projects that Patriot Erectors is contributing to. District 17 members from Central Texas, Thomas Hinkle, Michael Hinterlach, Tatum Miguel and Francisco Rodriguez hosted the AWS booth and assisted with new AWS student memberships, speaking with educators and handing out prizes for the welding trivia contest. Michael Hinterlach and Thomas Hinkle also participated in the judging of the welding competitions for Patriot Erectors employees as well as local high school welding students.
