Recap: February Section Meeting

By Category: Post Event Report

Date of Event: 02/25/2026

Location: LeTourneau University

Number of Attendees: 45+

Presenter/Notable Guest(s): 2026 AWS President Dr. Josh Burgess, AWS VP Jay Jones, AWS District 17 Director Viji Kuruvilla

Event Summary: AWS President Dr. Josh Burgess will go over his AWS story from student to President and the importance of welding in the power industry, including failure analysis and the use of additive manufacturing.
Jay Jones shared about the importance of being involved in AWS.
Viji Kuruvilla handed out District, Section and Student Awards, as well as shared about how AWS can impact your career in the welding industry.

2026 AWS President Dr. Josh Bergess and Wife Brittany enjoy some of the Scenery of East Texas at BASA Resources
2026 AWS President Dr. Josh Bergess and AWS VP Jay Jones spends some time with welding students at Kilgore College.
District 17 Director Viji Kuruvilla shared about how AWS can impact your career in the welding industry.
AWS VP Jay Jones engages with students as he encourages them to become more involved in the AWS.
East Texas Section #150 Chairman Bryan Baker presents AWS President with Texas style belt and buckle along with the Section #150 Clays for Trades T-Shirt.
East Texas Section #150 Chairman Bryan Baker presents AWS President with Texas style belt and buckle along with the Section #150 Clays for Trades T-Shirt.
Members gathered for a Group photo at February's Section #150 Meeting.