What does it take to be an AFS Chapter officer? Dedication, enthusiasm—and a feather touch on the gas pedal.
Those were key requirements for leaders who came to AFS Headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, Aug. 13-14 for the Chapter Officers Conference.
A column from AFS CEO Doug Kurkul
How much has your business evolved over the last several years? Think of the new products or services you have introduced, and new technologies, processes, and policies you have adopted, to keep up with the demands of the marketplace and to serve your customers.
Much like foundries, trade associations must also evolve. This column focuses on 10 changes that AFS has made to better serve our membership and our industry.
1. New Strategic Plan
The AFS Western Michigan Chapter knows its way around the links.
After 79 years, it should. That’s how long the chapter’s annual golf outing has raised scholarship money for metalcasting students.
AFS members soon will have a step-by-step guide to silica compliance.
The Silica Handbook for Small and Medium-Sized Foundries was compiled by AFS Safety and Health Committee members. All AFS members, corporate and individual, will have access to the digital book this fall.
Frank Abagnale, one of history’s most infamous and successful conmen, will be the headline keynote at CastExpo 2019, April 27-30, 2019, in Atlanta. Abagnale is now one of the most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement, and secure documents.
Foundry leaders from seven countries spanning three continents gathered in Amelia Island, Florida, Sept. 16-18 for the 2018 AFS Foundry Leadership Conference.
Attendees expressed enthusiasm for the content of the event. As one said, “Innovation and disruption were terrific! Economics and political policy discussions are always useful.”
One of highest-rated trade show educators in the country will host an exclusive webinar for CastExpo 2019 exhibitors at 9 a.m. CT Oct. 2.
Richard Erschik, who has a reputation in the trade show industry for generating and qualifying leads, will demonstrate how to get the most from North America’s biggest metalcasting trade show, CastExpo—before, during and after the event. The webinar is offered to CastExpo exhibitors at no cost.