2022 Chapter Officers Conference Schedule

Monday, August 8, 2022
5 – 7:30 p.m.
Social Event at Top Golf, Schaumburg, IL

Join other chapter officers for a dinner and several interactive pub style games as well as the state-of-the-art Top Golf challenge, which is a fun experience for all skill levels. Dinner, drinks, and golf clubs are included. Roundtrip transportation will be provided from your hotel to the Top Golf venue. Please contact Kim Farrugia at kfarrugia@afsinc.org if you have not already communicated which hotel you will be staying at.

Tuesday, August 9, 2022
8:30 – 9 a.m.
Continental Breakfast & Networking
9 – 9:15 a.m.
Welcome
9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
AFS Chapter Officer Positions, Bylaws, and Legal Considerations

A discussion about roles, responsibilities, and organizing your chapters documents.

9:45 – 10 a.m.
Recruitment

Finding the next generation of volunteers.

10 – 10:30 a.m.
Membership Success & Sustainability

Learn about all the resources available to AFS Members, including tools available to chapter officers.

10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Break
10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Industry Stewardship

Engage elected officials, community leaders, educators and potential employees.

11:15 a.m. – Noon
Spotlight - Chapter Officers Panel

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

Noon – 1 p.m.
Lunch Break

Group Photo, FIB kit display, and AFS Bookstore open.

1 – 1:30 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.

1:30 – 2 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.

2 – 2:15 p.m.
FEF and Student Engagement
2:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Break
2:30 – 3 p.m.
Workforce Development

Hear the latest on professional development for existing employees and engaging the next generation of metalcasters, including chapter sponsored courses.

3 – 4 p.m.
Discussion - 10 Great Ideas for Meetings

A review of ten chapter ideas for success in engagement, fundraising, or networking.

4 – 4:15 p.m.
Closing Comments from Adam San Solo, AFS President
4:15 p.m.
Adjourn