Date of Event: 12/03/2025 Location: Moraine Valley Community College Number of Attendees: 35+ Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Tom Schlafly & Heather Gathman from American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Event Summary: Tom Schlafly & Heather Gathman discussed critical topics including fracture, fatigue, and how these principles impact welding in real world applications. Their insight and expertise brought valuable clarity to…
Date of Event: 10/24/2025 Location: Glazers JATC and pipefitters 597 training school Number of Attendees: 3 Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Brian Beitz and Adam Sutter Event Summary: The award presentation photos of Mr. Beitz & Mr. Sutter from Dave Viar of D13 section 2
Date of Event: 10/22/2025 Location: Moraine Valley Community College Number of Attendees: 100+ Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Jim Greer & Dan Morang Event Summary: The Chicago section held a pipe welding demo with Dan Morang (of Enbridge) and Jim Greer at Moraine Valley Community College. This meeting had over 100 members and students in attendance! This night was full…
Date of Event: 09/20/2025 Location: Sandwich Fairgrounds, Illinois Number of Attendees: 2,000 Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Pipefitters597Local 701Sheet Metal 73Blue DemonLincoln Electric Event Summary: The Scouts of America invited us out to their jamboree to show case Welding in the Trades Midway area. Scouts were able to participate in hands-on activities, talk with experts, and learn about all the…