The Texas Chapter of the AFS, American Foundry Society, www.afs-tx.org and www.afsinc.org, had the annual board meeting and family outing. Unfortunately, due to prior commitments, I was unable to attend. However, by unanimous vote, Team Synchro ERP was elected to a four year term on the board of directors. My name is simply a "place holder" for the entire team behind the company. Here are the comments from Eric Meyers Presidents of both Oil City Iron Works and the AFS Texas Chapter . Until next time, see you on down the road and be safe out there.
Shane Allen
Synchro ERP Head of North American Operations
To Texas Chapter AFS members:First, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Jerry Nagel for his dedication in leading our Chapter this past year. Jerry’s commitment to our Chapter and industry was truly outstanding and while his physical presence will be greatly missed at our meetings and events, his passion and wonderful personality will always be with us.As we carry on the successes of the past, we must continue our obligation and pledge to the education of our youth. The Texas Chapter’s continued commitment to the future of our industry is why supporting the education of our youth, especially those with an interest in the Metal Casting Industry, is a top priority.We begin with many amazing accomplishments over the past year. The Texas Chapter has proven its commitment to education by not only exceeding every education fund goal, but also by recognition and awarding of the most scholarships ever in the Chapters history. It is humbling to see the true support of membership base when it comes to the future of our Chapter and our industry.The FEF Texas AFS Endowment fund reached its initial goal last year and only continues to grow. This endowment fund will insure a scholarship to a student at the Texas State University foundry program every year.Our schedule this year will continue to focus on education and key issues in our industry. One of the biggest events in the upcoming year will focus on both technical issues and key issues facing our industry, the Texas Regional. In September the Texas Regional will be held in Arlington and a summary ad is attached. Registration information, pricing, and sponsorship availability will be posted to our TXAFS website soon. We will again hold the Annual Leonard P. Rigamonti Memorial Scholarship / Endowment Fund Raiser Golf Tournament in Corsicana in April of 2015. We are all looking forward to the continued success of these events as they are both vital to informing our members of key events in the industry and in raising money for our scholarship programs in the Chapter.Involvement and ownership in our meetings and events is key to the future success of our Chapter so as we move through this coming year, I look forward to seeing all of our members and youth at Chapter events.It is a great responsibility to serve as your Chairman for the next year and I am looking forward to the opportunity to do so. Our current officers and directors will all serve this chapter well, as they are key components to its success.At any time over the next year should you have questions, comments, or advice, please feel free to contact me at any time. Thank you for support over the past three years and for this opportunity to now serve as your Chapter Chairman.Again thank you, and I look forward to seeing you at all of our events throughout this upcoming year.Eric R Meyers, ChairmanTexas Chapter AFS2014-2015 TEXAS AFS BOARDCHAIRMANEric R. MeyersOil City Iron WorksVICE-CHAIRMANDan SmithSouthwest Steel Castings Co.SECRETARYLarry BaileyHenderson Manufacturing Co.TREASURERSteve HodgesCanfield & Joseph, Inc.BOARD OF DIRECTORS:TERM TO EXPIRE 2015Claude FairPaul HallBrett MoreheadDavid StatonSidney WirsingTERM TO EXPIRE 2016Ted KeenPeter MaclerBen RileyRichard SurguyDaniel WesthoffTERM TO EXPIRE 2017Shane AllenDr. Laura BartlettOwen DanielJohnny Hill, Jr.Raymond HawkinsAt Large DirectorsAaron GundersonChris CoferLOUSIANA DIRECTORMatt LoerwaldDIRECTOR EX-OFFICIOShawn IngramTEXAS TROUBLE SHOOTERSTed KeenFEF DIRECTORSEric Ryan MeyersDan YrigoyenAFS NATIONAL BOARD PRESIDENTChristopher NorchTCMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTORDr. Clifford SmithTXAFS COMMITTEES 2014-2015Memorial Committee – Shawn Ingram, Dan Yrigoyen, Tim PurcellNominating Committee – Owen Daniels, Paul Hall, Dan Yrigoyen, Bill RileyFinance Committee – Ted Keen, Johnny Hill, Brett Morehead, Larry Bailey, Eric R MeyersAdvisory Committee – Shawn Ingram, Dan Yrigoyen, Tim Purcell, Bill Riley, Tim SchulzEducation Committee- Owen Daniel, Dan Smith, Dr. Laura Bartlett, Bill Riley, Matt Loerwald, RJ HawkinsMembership Committee – Claude Fair, Owen Daniel, Peter Macler, Dan SmithPublicity Committee – Shane Allen , Ben Riley, Eric R Meyers, Steve Hodges2014-2015 Schedule of EventsAugust 15th, 2014 – Planning Meeting – Corsicana Country Club – Corsicana, TXSeptember 24th - 26th, 2014 – Texas Regional - Hilton Arlington – Arlington, TXNovember 14th, 2014 – AFS Board Meeting/General Meeting – Choctaw Casino – Durant, OkJanuary 30th, 2015 – AFS Board Meeting/ General Meeting – Sam Houston Race Park – Houston, TXApril 10th, 2015 – AFS Board Meeting/ General Meeting/ Golf Outing – Corsicana Country Club – Corsicana, TXJune 12th – 13th, 2015 – AFS Board Meeting / Family Outing – JW Marriott – San Antonio, TXYou can find all of this information and more on our website at http://afs-tx.org/ .Also, make sure to find us and like the Texas AFS page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TXAFS
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