September 2019 Newsletter
Hello Section Members, Friends, and Guests,
The mission of AWS Section 174 is to advance the science, technology, and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes worldwide within our local community, businesses and colleges. This is accomplished by increasing membership, certification, advanced training, updated standards, conferences, professional collaborations including all related industries and trades. The many exciting career opportunities in welding today count on AWS for the leading-edge industry knowledge, resources to achieve even greater business and career success.
With the generous donations received from our local Businesses, related Industries and Individual Donors we can continue our Scholarship Clay Shoot to financially support our current and upcoming industrial workforce.
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Section Meeting and Holt Repair Facility Plant Tour
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019
As summer is almost over, we are encouraged to start each day fresh with the understanding that we must face every challenge, big or small, by increasing our knowledge and skills by adapting to the changes with humility. On September 18th, we will be meeting at Holt of California Pleasant Grove heavy equipment repair facility at 7310 Pacific Ave in Pleasant Grove. Holt of California is proud to be part of the elite group of Caterpillar dealers worldwide.
The “Caterpillar” name originated in 1904 by inventor Benjamin Holt in Stockton, CA. Today, Caterpillar Inc. is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois and is a Fortune 100 Company. At Holt of California, they provide jobs for approximately 700 employees working to bring equipment solutions for the diverse needs of their customers.
This is the schedule of events for our September 18th meeting: 6:00 – 6:30PM -Food and Drinks will be served and there will be an opportunity to meet professionals and college instructors in the industry.
DATE and TIME:
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
6:30 – 7:00 PM – Introduction of Max Jones of Holt and an overview on upcoming meetings,
fundraisers, and other welding industry standards or upcoming changes
7:00 – 8:00PM – A tour of the Holt Repair Facility with Max Jones
8:00PM – Closing announcements and Raffle
LOCATION:
Holt of California – Pleasant Grove
7310 Pacific Avenue
Pleasant Grove, CA 95668
We look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely,
Mel. Johnson
AWS 174 Chairman