American Foundry Society - BC Chapter

09/12/2012

Check out the latest AFS BC Chapter newsletter!

http://afsbc.ca/AFS%20-%20September%202012%20Newsletter%20FINAL.pdf

09/04/2012

The 62nd AFS Northwest Regional Conference. Bringing foundry and die cast together to ensure we all get a piece of the PIE. Being Proactive, Innovative and Embracing is the key to our success!

08/26/2012

: AFS BC Chapter won 2nd place for the CMI chapter course attendance for the 2011-2012 year, $500 and 2 free certificates!

08/26/2012

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08/10/2012

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Manufacturing employers, safety professionals, and safety committee members are invited to learn, share, and network at this conference and trade show hosted by the BC Food Processors Health & Safety Council, the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters of BC, and WorkSafeBC

08/10/2012

Join your fellow golfers at the AFS BC Chapter 2012 Fall Golf Classic in Penticton, BC, at the Penticton Golf & Country Club. Wine and Cheese Reception on Friday, Sept. 21st, and golf followed by dinner on Saturday, Sept. 22nd. Contact Drew at Rypac to sign up! We are also looking for company sponsors for our prize table and trophies, so let Drew know you support your local AFS chapter!

http://www.pentictongolf.ca/

The Penticton Golf & Country Club

02/23/2012

Welcome to the 61st AFS NW Regional Conference. We hope and expect your time with us will be enlightening and rewarding as well as enjoyable. Our program committee has produced an ambitious agenda under the theme of “Redefining Opportunity”.

See You In Seattle,
Dave Ashbaugh, Conference Chairman (UNIWEST)

SIGN UP ONLINE! https://www.wa-afsconference.com/?Itemid=136

For registration help contact Mark or Steve Morel 206-784-0855.

WA AFS Conference in Seattle WA.

02/23/2012

The American Foundry Society - BC Chapter, together with WorkSafeBC, is proud to announce the following half day safety seminar in April:

Safety in the Manufacturing Industry Foundries Subsector
Thursday April 19th, 2012, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The Coast Hotel and Convention Centre
20393 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC V31 7N2

WorkSafeBC is partnering with FIOSA-MIOSA Safety Alliance of BC to present a free half-day training session designed specifically for the foundries. The session will focus on providing the leaders of your organization with tools they can use to improve safety performance in your workplace.

Topics include:
- FIOSA introduction and background
- Safeguarding and lockout
- Musculoskeletal injury (MSI) prevention
- Respiratory protection

Come to this session and learn how to improve safety for your most important safety asset: your workers.

If you have any questions, contact:
Industry Specialist Phil Vernon, [email protected], phone 604-276-3256.

Please RSVP by Thursday March 29th to:
John Lam, [email protected] , phone 604-233-4015, FAX 604-214-5499.

02/23/2012

The AFS BC chapter is proud to present a tour of the Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards in North Vancouver. We will tour the new construction yard and the current project being worked on. We will also have an opportunity to hear and ask questions about the new National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS). Please RSVP to confirm your spot.

Date: Thursday March 8th, 2012
Time: 6pm Tour, 7pm Dinner
Location: Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards
50 Pemberton Ave.
North Vancouver, BC

Cost: $35

CONTACT: Casey Sheriland
By: March 2nd, 2012

http://www.seaspan.com/vanship/index.php

Vancouver Shipyards has forged a solid reputation for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of all types of vessels. Repair services are centered on a Syncrolift marine elevator of 1200 tonnes capacity. The yard's facilities include a major steel forming shop, a large fabrication and asse...

02/23/2012

Thank you to everyone that came out to the AFS Hockey Night Event last week to cheer on the Langley Rivermen! It was an exciting, high scoring affair that eventually saw the Cowichan Valley Capitals come out on top with a final score of 6 to 4. David Ashbaugh from AFS Washington also attended and promoted the upcoming 61st AFS NW Regional Conference in Seattle.

02/13/2012

Congratulations to Ryan Johnston and Jennifer Peverelle, winners of this year's student bursaries from the AFS BC Chapter. Ryan and Jennifer have both received $500 toward their education costs.

Ryan Johnston, son of AFS member Drew Johnston, is a mechanical engineering student at the University of Victoria.

Jennifer Peverelle is a third year Materials Engineering student at the University of British Columbia.

More info on each of the winners is available in this month's newsletter.

The AFS board of directors was extremely excited about high application turn out this year and greatly appreciate the time put in by everyone. We hope that next year will attract even more applicants.

02/06/2012

Attention Hockey Fans!!! For the 9th year running, we are once again pleased to be hosting our AFS Hockey Night.

Come and watch the Langley Rivermen defend against the Cowichan Valley Capitals in Langley at the Langley Events Centre.

Date: Friday February 17th, 2012
Time: 6pm Dinner, 7pm Game Time

Contact Kia to sign up (contact information in the latest newsletter).