Author: lcohn

Recap: Standard Iron & Wire Works Inc. Plant Tour / Section Meeting

Date of Event: 10/30/2025 Location: Standard Iron & Wire Works Inc. 1401 36th Ave W, Alexandria, MN Number of Attendees: 20 Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Standard Iron & Wire Works Inc representative’s Craig Dropik, Darrin Thompson.Dale Szabla, AWS District 15 Director Event Summary: Standard Iron & Wire Works Inc presentation lead by Craig Dropik, Darrin Thompson, providing information on the…

Recap: Northern Plains Section Behind the Mask Contest

Date of Event: 03/05/2025 Location: Northland Community and Technical College, East Grand Forks, MN, campus. Number of Attendees: 150 Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Tim C. Schwanz District 15 Deputy District Director presented Foundation Scholarship Information and provided materials.  Event Summary: AWS Northern Plains Section recently held it’s Behind the Mask Contest at Northland Community and Technical College, East Grand Forks,…

Recap: Weld School Graduation

Date of Event: 08/16/2024 Location: Lynnes Welding Training, Fargo ND Number of Attendees: 20 Event Summary: In-Coming District 15 Director Dale Szabla was present at the August 16th, 2024 graduation and provided a short commencement speech to the graduating class of the 200 hour Gas Metal Arc Welding course at Lynnes Welding Training in Fargo ND.  In-coming…