2019 Chapter Officers Conference

Monday, August 12, 2019
5 – 8 p.m.
Social Event at Topgolf

Join other chapter officers for a dinner and several interactive pub-style games as well as the state-of-the-art Topgolf challenge, which is a fun experience for all skill levels. Dinner and drinks are included. Roundtrip transportation is provided from AFS HQ to the social event.

Tuesday, August 13, 2019
7:30 – 8 a.m.
Continental Breakfast & Networking
8 – 8:20 a.m.
Welcome & What’s New at AFS with Doug Kurkul, AFS CEO
8:20 – 8:40 a.m.
AFS Volunteer 101

Defining your role as an AFS Chapter Officer.
 

8:40 – 9:10 a.m.
Membership Success & Sustainability

Learn about the different AFS membership types and the benefits they receive.

9:10 – 9:30 a.m.
Industry Stewardship

How to promote metalcasting and engage those outside the industry.
 

9:30 – 10 a.m.
Tools You Can Use

A review of resources available to all AFS chapters.
 

10 – 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 – 11 a.m.
Workforce Development

Hear the latest on professional development for existing employees and engaging the next generation of metalcasters.

11 – 11:30 a.m.
Policy Advocacy

Review the top issues facing metalcasters and map out a grassroots advocacy strategy.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch Break

Group Photo, Foundry-in-a-box kit display, AFS Bookstore open.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Chapter Engagement & Meeting Success Strategies Discussion

Hear from peers on strategies and ideas that have led to successful meetings and events at other AFS chapters around the country.

1:30 – 2 p.m.
Committee Structure

Learn about the AFS volunteer network of over 1,000 metalcasters, what they do, and how your chapter members can get involved.

2 – 2:30 p.m.
Technical Innovation

A review of the cutting-edge technical research and innovation driven by AFS volunteer-led technical committees.

2:30 – 3 p.m.
EHS Update & Silica Compliance Toolkit

Review EHS initiatives and tools that you can share with your members.
 

3 – 3:15 p.m.
Break
3:15 – 3:35 p.m.
Promotion of Castings

Castings are vital to multiple industries. See what AFS is doing to promote their use and how your chapter can make a difference.
                                             

3:35 – 3:55 p.m.
Metalcasting Congress Preview

See what AFS has in store for Cleveland in 2020!
 

3:55 – 4:25 p.m.
Roundtable Discussions

An open forum to discuss challenges, solutions, best practices and other related topics that surface during the day but require additional time.

4:25 – 4:30 p.m.
Closing Comments from

AFS President, Peter Reich
 

4:30 p.m.
Adjourn