Good gosh, we are already into February, where did January go? The AFS, American Foundry Society, Texas Chapter got together for a board meeting and supper and horse raising last Friday night in H-Town, Houston. An outstanding time was had by all, even with the hall monitor Nurse Ratched, making sure everyone had a ticket to get into the meeting room. In past years, everyone came and went as they pleased into the suite, but this year the "monitor" didn't allow that.
With the advent of the Wild West Web, I took pictures on my IPAD during the board meeting and with a mobile hotspot, instantly uploaded them to Facebook for the world to see and enjoy, and as a bonafide that the board members were actually there and not off playing golf...
Weather was great and the fellowship was even better. Nothing like getting together with a bunch of metalcasters and discussing the industry and how to improve it. There is a full slate of events coming in the new year. I got to talk with Synchro ERP customers there which is always a plus, listening to their ideas, how things are going, and making sure everything is "All is Well".
Texas State University and alumni were well represented at the event. The professors and students have really gone the extra mile to become a force in the metalcasting research area and turning out great graduates ready for the industry. Dr. Laura Bartlett is doing a most outstanding job. Pictured below with one of her students who had a research paper published in the Journal of Metalcasting.
Well, until next time, I will see you on down the road. Safe Travels!
Shane Allen
AFS Texas Board Member Class of2017
Synchro ERP
Head of North American Operations
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