Recap: Scouting America/AWS Annual welding Merit Badge

Date of Event: 03/29/2025

Location: Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center 243 Greens Rd (A), Houston TX 77060

Number of Attendees: 30 Scouts and 19 Volunteers

Event Summary: 30 Scouts learned the fundamentals of welding utilizing GMAW (SC) and FCAW (G), while learning about potential careers within the welding industry. Tulsa Welding School (Houston) graciously opened its facilities, staff and students to the Scouts, who had a fun filled day meeting the requirements of the Welding Merit Badge, capping off the day by welding out their own BBQ Grill.

Welding Merit Badge Counselors Earl Simon (AWS Section Treasurer) - left and Kendall Wills - right teaching Scouts Welding fundamentals.
Scouts and Volunteers gather for a group photo.
Bob Reeves Tulsa Welding School (Director of Training) providing the Scouts a facility tour.
Scout Welding
Scout Welding