AFS NationalThe AFS Institute has announced new training and education program available to all corporate members. The E-learning and Library Subscription Program gives your organization full access to online training modules for formal staff training or when specific needs arise, PLUS unlimited access to the AFS Online Library of technical papers and articles. Individual modules are available a la carte for $50 (members)/$100 (nonmembers) per student. | News and NotesFebruary Meeting Please join us for the AFS Birmingham Chapter's meeting at the Wynfrey. Dan Taylor, Rick Walsh, and Joe Craig will lead a round table discussion on automation and robotics in the foundry industry. Register by Thursday, February 9th to be entered in the cash drawing. Monday, February 13, 2017 5:00 PM Board Meeting 6:00 PM Social Half-hour 6:30 PM Dinner Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel Upcoming Events
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From the Desk of the Chapter Chairman
From the Desk of the Chapter Chairman Thanks to all that attended the January meeting. We missed all of those that were unable to attend. We appreciate the work that George Clark and "Manufacture Alabama" are doing to promote industry, education, and skills training to meet the needs of industrial manufacturing in this state.
I want to extend a special thanks to Goldens' Foundry for providing the Goldens' grill that generated a nice donation to FEF. This money will help to contribute to the future of our industry.
As we begin 2017, we are hopeful that our new administration will promote and protect our manufacturers. I encourage you to write your representatives and express your thoughts and concerns.
I would also like to challenge all of our members to get involved with our chapter. AFS is making training more accessible and affordable for members and their workforce. I ask to please contact our national representatives, Jim Frost and Ed Boyd, for further clarification as to what's available.
Mark your calendars for the next chapter meeting at the Wynfrey on February 13th. We will be hosting a round table discussion on automation and robotics in the foundry industry. Make plans to register for the upcoming S.E. Regional in GATLINBURG, TN on March 22-24.
See you at the Wynfrey on FEBRUARY 13th!
Bill Bush
2016-2017 Chapter Chairman
I want to extend a special thanks to Goldens' Foundry for providing the Goldens' grill that generated a nice donation to FEF. This money will help to contribute to the future of our industry.
As we begin 2017, we are hopeful that our new administration will promote and protect our manufacturers. I encourage you to write your representatives and express your thoughts and concerns.
I would also like to challenge all of our members to get involved with our chapter. AFS is making training more accessible and affordable for members and their workforce. I ask to please contact our national representatives, Jim Frost and Ed Boyd, for further clarification as to what's available.
Mark your calendars for the next chapter meeting at the Wynfrey on February 13th. We will be hosting a round table discussion on automation and robotics in the foundry industry. Make plans to register for the upcoming S.E. Regional in GATLINBURG, TN on March 22-24.
See you at the Wynfrey on FEBRUARY 13th!
Bill Bush
2016-2017 Chapter Chairman
Foundry in a Box Update
Please contact Ken Murphy if you are willing to help:
KMurphy@american-usa.com or 205-617-7386
Feb 17, 2017 Brock’s Gap Intermediate School 8:00-11:30 AM
Feb 24, 2017 Trace Crossings Elementary School 8:15-12 AM
March 23, 2017 Minor Middle School - Adamsville 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
May 5, 2017 Chelsea Park Elementary School 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
KMurphy@american-usa.com or 205-617-7386
Feb 17, 2017 Brock’s Gap Intermediate School 8:00-11:30 AM
Feb 24, 2017 Trace Crossings Elementary School 8:15-12 AM
March 23, 2017 Minor Middle School - Adamsville 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
May 5, 2017 Chelsea Park Elementary School 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
2017 Southeast Regional
March 22-24, 2017
@ Dollywood's DreamMore Resort
Pigeon Forge, TN
Please reserve your room at the DreamMore Resort early, as this is the beginning of spring break in TN. Our group rate of $152 will be honored to SE Regional attendees 2 days before and 2 days after the conference. Please call 800-DOLLYWOOD (800-365-5996) and be sure to mention you are attending the AFS Southeast Regional Conference to get the group rate. For more information please visit http://www.afs-tn.org/. For more information on the resort, please visit their website.
@ Dollywood's DreamMore Resort
Pigeon Forge, TN
Please reserve your room at the DreamMore Resort early, as this is the beginning of spring break in TN. Our group rate of $152 will be honored to SE Regional attendees 2 days before and 2 days after the conference. Please call 800-DOLLYWOOD (800-365-5996) and be sure to mention you are attending the AFS Southeast Regional Conference to get the group rate. For more information please visit http://www.afs-tn.org/. For more information on the resort, please visit their website.