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New Jersey Section News April, 2015 In this issue: p. 1 Scholarships Available p. 2 Next Meeting Wednesday April 15, 2015 “Aluminum Welding — Different but not difficult” Mr. James Dolan, CSP, CWI Dolan Associates Location: Pantagis Renaissance/Snuffy’s p. 3 Nominations Veteran’s Workshop Cancelled Become a Sponsor p. 4. Boy Scout Jamboree 10/2 - 4 2015 CWI Seminar & Exam Professional Development Hours p. 5 At the Meeting — Views from February 18th p. 6. Coming Events/Contact info Welder Job Available Member News Changed companies? Received a pro- motion? Share your news and achieve- ments with other NJ Section members by sending it to the newsletter: Email to: [email protected] Subject: AWS NJ Section News Scholarships Are Available And they are NOT just for high school students — YOU may be eligible District 2, which includes the NJ Section, receives funds from the AWS Foundation each year to award in scholarships to applicants from the district who want to further their education in the Welding field. These District Scholarships are not limited to only high school students looking for college assistance. They are open to all those in the welding industry who wish to advance their careers by taking additional welding related courses from a welder training institute, trade school, or AWS sponsored course such as the Certified Welding Inspection Seminar. To apply for a District Scholarship, download and complete the online application from the AWS website. The URL link is: http://www.aws.org/w/a/foundation/district_scholarships.html Enclose the completed application with the other requested docu- ments and information and mail the package to: AWS Foundation 8669 Doral Blvd., Suite 130, Doral, Florida 33166. Attention: Nazdhia Prado -Pulido, Coordinator, Foundation. Please help to spread the word by sharing this info with colleagues, relatives, instructors, students and any other interested parties, and en- courage them to apply for the available funds. Newsletter Information New Jersey Section News is the official publication of the AWS NJ Section. Publisher and AWS do not assume responsibility for statements of claims made by manufacturers or their agents. Please direct all newsletter editorial and Sponsorship inquiries to the publisher: PKG Business Promotion Phone: 732-994-1352 E-mail: [email protected] © 2015 PKG Business Promotion www.cyberweld.com Brought to you by: J.W. Goodliffe & Son, Inc. 1900 E. Elizabeth Ave., Linden, NJ 07036 Phone: 800-419-0580 ● Fax: 908-486-9366 A name you’ve trusted for over 75 years ● Welding Equipment ● Plasma Cutters ● Filler Metals ● Welding Accessories ● Safety Equipment ● Clothing & Gear Easy, fast, safe online shopping for premium welding supplies Free Shipping “Weld with your mouse” Yahoo! ® 5-Star Rated Chair’s Message Remember — Don’t be part of the problem; be part of the solution. Paul Lenox, CW, CWI, AEIS AWS NJ Section Chairman
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New Jersey Section News April, 2015
In this issue:p. 1 Scholarships Available
p. 2 Next Meeting Wednesday
April 15, 2015
“Aluminum Welding — Different but not difficult” Mr. James Dolan, CSP, CWI
Dolan Associates
Location:Pantagis Renaissance/Snuffy’s
p. 3 Nominations Veteran’s Workshop Cancelled Become a Sponsor
p. 4. Boy Scout Jamboree 10/2 - 4 2015 CWI Seminar & Exam Professional Development Hours
p. 5 At the Meeting — Views from February 18th p. 6. Coming Events/Contact info Welder Job Available
Member News
Changed companies? Received a pro-motion? Share your news and achieve-ments with other NJ Section members by sending it to the newsletter: Email to: [email protected] Subject: AWS NJ Section News
Scholarships Are Available
And they are NOT just for high school students — YOU may be eligible
District 2, which includes the NJ Section, receives funds from the AWS Foundation each year to award in scholarships to applicants from the district who want to further their education in the Welding field. These District Scholarships are not limited to only high school students looking for college assistance. They are open to all those in the welding industry who wish to advance their careers by taking additional welding related courses from a welder training institute, trade school, or AWS sponsored course such as the Certified Welding Inspection Seminar. To apply for a District Scholarship, download and complete the online application from the AWS website. The URL link is: http://www.aws.org/w/a/foundation/district_scholarships.html
Enclose the completed application with the other requested docu-ments and information and mail the package to: AWS Foundation 8669 Doral Blvd., Suite 130, Doral, Florida 33166. Attention: Nazdhia Prado-Pulido, Coordinator, Foundation.
Please help to spread the word by sharing this info with colleagues, relatives, instructors, students and any other interested parties, and en-courage them to apply for the available funds.
Newsletter InformationNew Jersey Section News is the official publication of the AWS NJ Section. Publisher and AWS do not assume responsibility for statements of claims made by manufacturers or their agents. Please direct all newsletter editorial and Sponsorship inquiries to the publisher: PKG Business Promotion Phone: 732-994-1352 E-mail: [email protected]© 2015 PKG Business Promotion
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Chair’s Message Remember — Don’t be part of the problem; be part of the solution.
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DATE: WednesdayApril 15, 2015
LOCATION: Pantagis Renaissance/Snuffy’s Clambar250 Park Ave. (at Mountain Ave.)Scotch Plains, NJ 07076908-322-7726 www.pantagis.com
PROGRAM: 4:30 p.m. Executive Meeting 6:00 p.m. Networking 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m. Presentation DINNER COST: Members & Guests: $ 25.00 Students: $ 15.00
“Aluminum Welding —Different but not difficult”
Speaker: James F. Dolan, CSP, CWITechnical Director
Dolan Associates, Wantage, NJ
This presentation will cover: Types of aluminum alloys ...Selection of processes... Selection of filler wire… Preparation for welding … Heat treatment… plus a video of actual welding. A question and answer period will follow.
Jim Dolan has 50 years of experience in the welding industry as a welder, technician and manager. Specific areas of expertise are in the nu-clear, petro-chemical, and construction industries.
Jim holds an AA inGradate of Newark College of Engineering — AA in Technology of Metallurgy from Newark College of Engineering; and a BS in Industrial Technology from Kean University where he was graduated Magna Cum Laude. He is also a Certified Welding Inspector, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Welder, and NJ Structural Welding Special Inspector.
A long-standing active member of the American Welding Society, Jim is a past chairman of the NJ Section and has served in many committee ca-pacities; currently as a member of the Executive Committee and as co-chair of the Education and Student Activities committee.
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Welding Workshop for Veterans Cancelled The July, 2015 Free Welding Workshop for Veterans sponsored by the AWS NJ Section and The Morris County Vocational School District, and previously announced in the March, 2105 issue of the newsletter has been cancelled due to a problem with venue availability. The committee is in the process of work-ing to re-schedule it and we will announce details once available. In the meantime, if you are interested in assisting with or contributing to this project, please contact Jim Dolan, AWS NJ Section Education Committee: [email protected]
Nominations In accordance with AWS NJ Sec-tion Bylaws, the Nominating Com-mittee will present the proposed Slate for the 2015-2016 season (see list at right) at the April 15, 2015 meeting. Once the slate is presented, nomina-tions will be opened to the floor. Nominations may also be made By Petition signed by ten members in good standing and received within 10 days of the April 15th meeting.
Mail Nominations by Petition to: AWS NJ c/o James Dolan 169 Clover Hill Rd., Millington, NJ 07946
Voting will take place at the May 20, 2015 Annual Meeting. If no fur-ther nominations are received, the secretary will cast a single vote to elect the slate as proposed.
2015-16 Proposed Slate
Officers:Chairman: Vince Murray AGL Welding Supply, Inc.Vice Chair: Larry Abernethy, BASF Secretary: George Sheehan. Retired
Union County Voc-TechTreasurer: Alfred Fleury
A.F. Fleury Assoc.
Executive Committee through 2016:Steven Dagnall, Praxair
August Manz, A.F. Manz AssociatesRobert Petrone, CWI Services, LLC.
Kenneth Stockton, PSEGSenior Past Chairman:
Herb Browne, Morris County Technical Inst.
Executive Committee through 2017:Eric Dolan, Dolan Associates
James Dolan, Dolan AssociatesDavid Griep, Passaic County Tech. Inst.Donald Smith, Somerset County Voc-Tech
Junior Past Chairman: Paul Lenox, AEIS
CWI Seminar & Exam South Plainfield, NJ
Seminar: October 11 - 16, 2015 Exam: October 17, 2015
The AWS application deadline is September 7, 2015
Location: PSEG Power, LLC. Fossil Training Center 40 Cragwood Rd., South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Participating Hotel: Red Roof Inn, 860 New Durham Rd, Edison, NJ 08817
Note: Hotel reservations are also needed in advance—call 732-248-9300
For Exam, you must submit a completed application before the deadline. For full information about requirements, pricing, and online registration, go to the AWS website: www.aws.org - Click on “Certification” then follow the appro-priate application links. For questions, call AWS Certification: 800-443-9353 ext. 273. The Event ID is: NJ39515 Instructior: James Greer. Note: All re-exam candidates applying for the second or third retest (or after the one year grace period), must provide 40 hours of additional training prior to being accepted to the exam site. This information (proof of earlier training or confirmation letter for seminar scheduled just prior to the exam date) must be received no less than two weeks prior to the scheduled exam date. Candidates who fail to provide this will not be allowed to take the exam.
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October 2 - 4, 2015 Liberty State Park, NJ
The Patriots’ Path Council Boy Scouts of America will be hosting a Jamboree with 5,000 youth in atten-dance on the weekend of October 2-4, 2015 at Liberty State Park, NJ. This will be the scouts first over-night Jamboree in over a decade. The focus will be on S.T.E.M. subjects. If you or your company would like to participate in or contribute to the activities, complete info can be found at: www.libertyjamboree.ppbsa.org
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NOTE: Important Update for CWI candidates Effective March 16, 2015, all individuals who have applied for and are scheduled to test to the ASME Sec IX:B31.1 & B31.3 codebook exam (Part C of CWWI exam or CWI endorsement exam) will be testing to the following editions: ASME Section IX: 2013 B31.1: 2014 B31.3: 2012 To order a copy of the ASME editions, visit www,asme.org/shop/standards or to order by phone, please call 1-800-843-2763.
Earn Professional Development Hours You can earn credits toward pro-fessional development hours (PDHS) just by attending AWS NJ Section meetings. It doesn’t get any easier!
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At the MeetingFebruary 18, 2015 - Awards Night Don Burgart, Koike Aronson / Ransomegave an informative presentation: “What is Positioning Equipment and what it can do for you”. Member awards were distributed.
(L-R) Don Burgart, Koike Aronson/Ransome, was introduced by Al Fleury, A.F. Fleury Associates, AWS NJ Section Treasurer & Program Co-Chair
Photos courtesy of Eric Dolan, Dolan Associates
AWS NJ Section Awards Chair Bob Petrone (R), CWI Services, LLC, presented Section Meritorious Awards to Larry Abernethy (left), BASF Catalysts, LLC; Steve Dagnall (below left), Praxair Distribution; and August F. Manz (below right), A.F. Manz Associates
(Above L-R) District 2 Director Harland W. Thompson, Underwriters Labs, presented the District Director’s Award to George Sheehan, NJ Section Secretary
(Above L) Vince Murray, AGL Welding Supply Co., Inc, received the District Meritorious Award
(Right) AWS NJ Section Appreciation Awards were presented to
(upper R) NJ Section Chairman Paul Lenox, AEIS, and
(lower R) NJ Section Treasurer, Al Fleury, A.F. Fleury Associates
(Left) Nagesh Goel, AEIS, (L)received the August F. Manz Speaker of the Year Award.
(Left) Dwight Ottero, Selco Mfg., (L) our newest CWI, accepted the District CWI of the Year Award on behalf of the late Joseph Decker, CWI, Selco Mfg.
AWS New Jersey Section Contact info:Website: www.aws.org/sections/newjerseySend emails to: [email protected] correspondence to: AWS NJ Section, c/o Jim Dolan, 169 Clover Hill Rd., Millington, NJ 07946
Newsletter Contact info:Publisher/Editor: Patricia Grillon PKG Business Promotion Email: [email protected]: 732-994-1352
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Connect Made a change? Have a position to fill? Launching a new service? Found a helpful website? Share your news and information with other AWS NJ Section members by sending it to the newsletter:
Email to: [email protected] Subject: AWS NJ Section News
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Coming Events AWS NJ Section Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from September through May except during the month of December. Unless otherwise posted, the meeting location is: Pantagis Renaissance/Snuffy’s Clambar, 250 Park Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ. Guests are welcome.
STANDING COMMITTEES & SPECIAL OFFICES
2014 - 2015 AWS NJ Section OFFICERS
Chairman: PAUL LENOX, CW, CWI, AEIS Vice-Chair: VINCE MURRAY, AGL Welding Supply Co., Inc. Secretary: GEORGE SHEEHAN, Ret. Union County Vo-Tec Treasurer: ALFRED FLEURY, A.F. Fleury Associates
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEETerm through 2015
LARRY ABERNETHYBASF
ERIC DOLAN CWIDolan Associates
DAVID GRIEPPassaic County Tech Inst.
DONALD SMITHSomerset County Voc-Tech
Sr. Past ChairmanJAMES DOLAN CSP,CWI
Dolan Associates
Term through 2016
STEVEN DAGNALLPraxair
AUGUST MANZA. F. Manz Associates
ROBERT PETRONE CWICWI Services, LLC
KEN STOCKTON CWIPSEG
Jr. Past ChairmanHERB BROWNE, CWI
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AwardsBOB PETRONE CWI
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AL FLEURYA.F. Fleury Associates
DONALD SMITHSomerset County Voc-Tech
Safety & Health, Historian,Technical Rep, GUS MANZ
A.F. Manz Associates
District 2 Director HARLAND W. THOMPSON CWI
Underwriters Laboratories
April 15, 2015 6:00pmAWS NJ Section MeetingNominationsAluminum Welding —Different but not difficultMr. James Dolan, CSP, CWI Dolan Associates.
May 20, 2015 6:00pmAWS NJ Section Annual MeetingStudent Recognition NightAnnual Meeting/ElectionsLocation: Somerset CountyVocational-Technical High SchoolCareers in WeldingMr. Paul Lenox, CW, CWI, AEIS
Planning Ahead:
October 2 - 4, 2015 Patriots Path CouncilBoy Scout JamboreeFocus will be on S.T.E.M. subjectsLiberty State Park, NJFor info on how you can participate or contribute; visit: www.libertyjamboree.ppbsa.org
October 11 - 17, 2015 AWS CWI Seminar & ExamPSEG Power, LLC South Plainfield, NJApplication deadline 9/7/15www.aws.org.
Programs & speakers are subject to change. If your company would like to present a welding related technical program
please contact us: [email protected]
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