Date of Event: 06/06/2025 Location: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Round Rock, TX Number of Attendees: 21 Presenter/Notable Guest(s): District 17 Director Viji Kuruvilla led the conference. During lunch, Kyle Naylor from Athena Manufacturing presented on workforce opportunities offered at the company to welding students. Welding Journal

Come join us in Austin, TX! South Austin Beer Garden will be hosting our Section’s event on July 19th at 12:00 PM. Join us for an AWS Scholarship fundraiser. We are currently selling BBQ plates for $30 and accepting donations for the silent auction. Silent

Come join us in Austin, TX! ACC Highland Mall will be hosting our Section’s event on May 14th at 5:15 PM. Art in welding a Panel discussion at 5:15 PM room 1.2403 with Sarah Stork Metal Artist/ welder, Lee Lanford Shop owner Heart of