AWS Section Meeting – R&D Refractory Lab Tour The first CTS/AWS Section meeting of the year promises to be a fascinating event at an R&D Laboratory for refractory materials on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. There will be a meal, socializing, and a thorough tour of the facilities. Entry is inexpensive (and free for students). For…
2023-2024 AWS Columbus Section Scholarship Awards After thorough review of 16 applications, the committee chose the following 9 awards: Hunter Ashley; Madion Adult Career Center; $2,000 Garrett Anders; OSU Welding Engineering; $2,000 Cade Craft; Kentucky Welding Institute; $1,500 Thomas Rex; Hobart Institute of Welding Technology; $1,500 Justin Zordan; Hobart Institute of Welding Technology; $1,000 Garrett…
2023 Golf Outing Report The event was a great success with 46 golfers enjoying a beautiful day at Bent Tree Golf Club in Sunbury. A bit more than $1,000 was raised for the AWS Columbus Section Scholarship Endowment. Watch for the spring announcement of next year’s outing.
AWS Section Meeting (Tele-Weld) & Annual Business Meeting Tele-Weld is a fascinating technology that allows a tradesman to perform their skill at a distance. Witness a demonstration and learn from Connie LaMorte, EWI Principal Engineer, a leading expert in the field. Join us on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at EWI for a social time, dinner,…
Annual AWS Golf Outing Join in the fun on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, for a day full of golf. It’s a 4-person scramble so gather a team or get paired at the event. The entry fee includes use of the driving range, cart, greens fee, prizes, and a meal at the end. Proceeds benefit the…
AWS District 7 Conference You are invited to attend the annual District 7 Conference to be held on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Edison Welding Institute. Representatives from all active sections with the district come together to receive updates about the national organization, share and discuss local topics, conduct regional business, and award scholarships…
Call for Nominations The AWS Columbus Section Nominating Committee has selected the following members as Regular Nominees for the 2023-2024 term: Chairman: Jason Keys First Vice Chairman: Matthew Duffey Treasurer: Harvey Castner Secretary: Bryan H. Lyons Members in good standing have an opportunity to make Nominations by Petition in accordance with the section bylaws which…
AWS Scholarship Opportunities More than $2 Million is available for students pursuing education in welding, welding technology, and welding engineering through a combination of Section, District, and National Scholarships. The AWS Scholarship Portal makes the application process very easy and efficient – no more wasted effort answering the same questions over and over on different…
AWS Section Meeting – Steel Making 101 It’s easy to take the steel we use for granted because it’s so ubiquitous, but a lot goes into making it available. Please attend the lunch meeting on Wednesday, March 1, for a presentation on the steel making process and insights into market fundamentals as well. For full…
AWS Section Meeting – Motorsports Welding Welding is absolutely essential for motorsports applications from frames and suspension components to fuel tanks and manifolds. Dan Klingman has welded a wide variety of racing parts for many years and has a lot of stories to share and wisdom to impart. Join us on Wednesday, February 22, 2023…