Don't forget! Upcoming events NEOAFS presents our 53rd Annual Valentines Dinner Dance
Saturday, February 13, 2010 , Cleveland Airport Marriott , 4277 West 150th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
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NEOAFS Wishes to thank our December Speaker
Matt Baker, representing Boy Scouts of America
Matt Baker was excited to speak about the wonderful partnership the Boy Scouts of America has made with the American Foundry Society over the past 18 months. But before doing so he discussed how the Boy Scouts are approaching the 100th anniversary.
Matt remarked how hitting the hundred-year mark is a great achievement for many reasons. Beyond doing something right, it teaches the youth important principles to live by on a daily basis: Leadership, Character, Service, Environmental Stewardship and Achievement. These values held strong with the Boy Scouts since 1910.
Matt shared with us the success of the Greater Cleveland "Yard Charge" service project. Over 4,000 Scouts and Leaders participated in raking 800 yards in the City of Cleveland and 700+ yards in the suburbs for homeowners that were unable. Over 18,000 hours of service were provided on Saturday, November 14th, 2009.
Matt explained how the partnership was formed between BSA and NEO AFS. The idea started with Brian Began who took a skeleton idea of the Metalwork Merit Badge and ran with it. With the help of Mike "Drag" Dragomier, Mike Zeno, Dave Ressler, Chris Perry, Tom Cobett, Marcus Leatherberry and many other AFS members, the program came alive. So far 60 scouts have received their Metalwork Merit Badge, and more sessions are in the works. (editorial by Technical Chairman Marcus Leatherberry, NEOAFS)
Students Patrick Smith, from Euclid High School, and Christopher Hinengardner, from MC2STEM High School, presented on their experiences at the 2009 Western Michigan University Introduction to Metal Casting Seminar sponsored by the NEO AFS. Both students took a great interest in the course work they learned and found it exciting to see small size foundry work scaled up in the industry on plant tours. They created their own molds and poured metal in the shape of a theater mask or chess pieces. Both students are currently looking into studying Engineering or Materials Science in college.
Photo from left; Marcus Leatherberry, NEOAFS Education Chairman, Christopher Hinengardner, Patrick Smith
Castings produced by Patrick and Chistopher during the WMU Introduction to Metal Casting Seminar
NEOAFS also wishes to recognize our
2009-2010 Scholarship Recipients
Chuck Poultney Kent B.S. in Technology with a minor in Education
Chuck hopes to teach metal casting within a technology education curriculum and volunteer in the metal casting industry.
Jessica Tinker Kent B.S. in Technology and striving for a Masters of Technology
Jessica's career goal is to find a job where she can combine her experience in Rapid Prototyping and Product Development with her interest in the Metal Casting field.
Colin Downey Case Working to a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Materials Science and Engineering.
Colin hopes to develop his career path by merging his experiences in the metal casting industry with research and development of new energy generation.
Monthly Meetings
Board Meeting 5:00
Social Hour: 5:30
Dinner: 6:30
Details available on the News and Events Menu under meeting schedule
To Register for this or any upcoming event please do so via our website. Major credit cards are accepted.
You may also contact Greg Lemley
By email at: greg_lemley@hotmail.com
By Phone: @ 216-391-9900
Welcome Statement:
Welcome to the Northeastern Ohio Chapter of AFS Webpage. The NEO AFS is one of the largest local chapters of the American Foundry Society in the United States. Northeastern Ohio has traditionally been a busy region for the metal-casting industry. Today, we boast a membership that includes over 500 foundrymen and suppliers in Northeastern Ohio. Members include owners, managers, salary and hourly employees from large and small foundries as well as suppliers to this industry.
Mission Statement
The NEO-AFS Chapter's mission is serving its membership by helping to support, educate, promote and expand the local metal-casting industry through education, innovation, technology transfer and environmental stewardship for the benefit of our customers and society.
