Date of Event: 03/19/2026
Location: Baldwin Preparatory Academy, Loxley AL
Number of Attendees: 62
Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Dr. D Joshua Burgess, AWS National President
Anthony Blakeney, District 9 Director
Event Summary: It was an honor to have Dr. D. Joshua Burgess, AWS National President as our speaker for the evening. Dr. Burgess highlighted the benefits of being AWS members and told how being a member has impacted his life and career. His presentation also included the importance of welding for the power industry and how additive manufacturing is helping to change and improve processes within the power industry.
In addition to Dr. Burgess’s presentation, he and District 9 Director, Anthony Blakeney recognized section and district award recipients for 2024-2025. Congratulations to all award recipients!
The Mobile Section wants to thank Baldwin Preparatory Academy for hosting the sections March monthly meeting. Baldwin Preparatory Academy is a new state of the art high school located in Loxley, AL and is different from any other school in the state because it is based on comprehensive career tech. Students learn their core subjects while also taking career tech courses that prepare them for the workforce. A special thanks goes to Ronald Stewart and Byron Tate, Welding Instructors at the school, for working with the Mobile Section members in planning the meeting. A tour of the school was also provided to those arriving earlier than the scheduled meeting time.
