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 NotesMarch Meeting Please join us for the AFS Birmingham Chapter’s meeting in Columbus, GA. Shana Young, Director of the Cunningham Center for Leadership, will give a talk on the top 10 leadership tips. There is also a group activity as part of the talk, so it should be engaging. CCL is a world recognized leadership institute based out of Columbus State University, and hosts the annual Jim Blanchard Leadership summit every year. It's an international event that has brought in folks like George W. Bush, Peyton Manning, John Maxwell. Register by Thursday, March 6th to be entered in the cash drawing. Thursday, March 9, 2017 Directions to Country Club of Columbus 6:00 PM Social Half-hour 6:30 PM Dinner |
Upcoming Events |
| AFS Southeastern Regional AFS 121st Metalcasting Congress | March 22-24, 2017 April 25-27, 2015 |
From the Desk of the Chapter Chairman
I apologize for not being able to attend the last the chapter meeting but was a little under the weather! I was informed that the speakers did a great job and attendance was around 25% of our membership. That is about average attendance for the Birmingham Chapter but to me and others a little disappointing. I would like to challenge all that we should be at 50% (100 attendees). I believe that we have to invest in our students and young graduates as well as up and coming hourly employees to thrive and succeed in the future. That being said, why not send them to meetings to get a snapshot of what is available. Our AFS National has made technical classes and literature readily available and affordable to businesses in order for them to adequately train and prepare their employees. I would like to hear what your thoughts are on what we could do better to meet your needs. Please feel free to email me at [email protected].
Please see the newsletter for upcoming events such as the Southeastern Regional, AFS Casting Congress and training available at AFS Corporate.
We will be having our next meeting in Columbus GA on March 9th hosted by Goldens’ Foundry. Shana Young, Director of the Cunningham Center for Leader-ship, will give a talk on the top 10 leadership tips. There is also a group activity as part of the talk, so it should be engaging. CCL is a world recognized leadership institute based out of Columbus State University, and hosts the annual Jim Blanchard Leadership summit every year. It's an international event that has brought in folks like George W. Bush, Peyton Manning, and John Maxwell. Here's some info if you are interested.
Hope to see you there!
Bill Bush
2016-2017 Chapter Chairman
Please see the newsletter for upcoming events such as the Southeastern Regional, AFS Casting Congress and training available at AFS Corporate.
We will be having our next meeting in Columbus GA on March 9th hosted by Goldens’ Foundry. Shana Young, Director of the Cunningham Center for Leader-ship, will give a talk on the top 10 leadership tips. There is also a group activity as part of the talk, so it should be engaging. CCL is a world recognized leadership institute based out of Columbus State University, and hosts the annual Jim Blanchard Leadership summit every year. It's an international event that has brought in folks like George W. Bush, Peyton Manning, and John Maxwell. Here's some info if you are interested.
Hope to see you there!
Bill Bush
2016-2017 Chapter Chairman
Foundry in a Box Update
| March 9, 2017 March 17, 2017 March 22, 2017 March 23, 2017 April 13, 2017 May 5, 2017 | 8:30 am - 10:45 am 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 11:00 am - 1:45 pm 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 7:30 am - 10:30 am 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.
2016-2017 Meeting Schedule
| Date Thursday, March 9, 2017 - Columbus, GA Mon, April 10, 2017 - Wynfrey Hotel Mon, May 8, 2017 - Wynfrey Hotel | Tentative Speaker Shana Young Student Casting Competition & Women in Metalcasting Past Chairman & Awards |