Date of Event: 01/15/2025
Location: Groton Elks, Lodge, 700 Shennecossett Road Groton, CT. 06340
Number of Attendees: 34
Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Notable guest, Jay Jones AWS VP
Event Summary:
On January 15th, 2025, thirty-four ASNT and AWS members and guests attended the Joint Meeting of ASNT Connecticut Yankee Section and American Welding Society District One Connecticut, CM/RI, and Boston Sections. The joint meeting was held at the Groton Elks Lodge in Groton, CT.
AWS District One Director, Tim Kinnaman, (T.C. Kinnaman Welding Solutions), gave a presentation on the difference between a Welder’s “Qualification” and “Certification” based on national welding codes and standards, historical evidence, and a better understanding of the words themselves. The presentation took the audience through the history of welding, it’s evolution of welding processes, codes and standards, and the value it brought to the manufacturing industry during the WW I and WW II periods in history, along with the introduction of Radiography Inspection in ensuring the safety of these products.
In attendance was special guest Jay Jones, a current AWS Vice President, AWS BOD member, a member of the AWS Foundation Board and Chair of the grants committee.
He was presented a District One duffle bag and water bottle as a token of appreciation.
Mr. Kinnaman was presented with an ASNT travel mug and a certificate of appreciation by Kari Slattberg from the ASNT Connecticut Yankee Section.
