Date of Event: 03/12/2025 Location: Spokane Community College Number of Attendees: 53 Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Joe Krels and Missy Everhart from UA Local 44 Event Summary: This informative session focused on pipe welding, union career opportunities, and employment with UA 44, which is offering a comprehensive 16-week, in-house welding training course, providing additional skill-building for welders at varying experience…
Date of Event: 02/12/2025 Location: Twigs Bistro Number of Attendees: 36 Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Lonnie Benn – Gold Membership Event Summary: The Spokane AWS Section held its annual Date Night, inviting members to bring their significant others for a night of fine dining, socializing, and a silent auction. Local businesses donated baskets which were auctioned off during the evening,…
Date of Event: 09/25/2024 Location: McKinstry Spokane Fab Shop Number of Attendees: 12 Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Jerry Bothmer, Operation ManagerKahel Smith, Shop Foreman Event Summary: Spokane AWS Members got a tour of the newly built mechanical fabrication shop, along with a walkthrough of their procedures from cutting and forming to welding and inspection.