Meyer Shank Racing Tour Please join us on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, for an in-depth tour of a successful racing team’s facility. We’ll get to see all of their departments and learn how they work together for the good of the team. There will be a special emphasis on welding and fabrication – at the…
New Columbus Section Email System The AWS Columbus Section has begun using a new email system to provide faster delivery, eliminate tracking links, and consolidate mailings to members and guests into a single facility. Future messages will come from “AWS Columbus Section” awscolumbus@gmail.com – it may be prudent to add this address to your email…
Upcoming Section Meetings Save these dates on your calendar: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – Tour of Meyer Shank Racing in Etna, Ohio (about 10 miles east of I-270). Wednesday, March 6, 2024 – Larry Brown presentation, “Hot Wire Semi-Auto GTAW for Shipbuilding Applications” @ EWI Formal announcements forthcoming via email and will be posted on…
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…
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…
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…
Annual Golf Outing and Social Join in the fun on Thursday, June 9, 2022, 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 burgers at the end. Proceeds benefit the…
Call for Nominations Nominations for section officers for the 2022-2023 term are open and must be reported to the Secretary. All members in good standing are eligible. The roles and responsibilities are detailed in the Section Bylaws.