Above ☝️ Arc Junkies Panel Discussion on Instagram
Click the image above and check out Arc Junkies host Jason Becker and his special guests as they discussed “What Does the Next Generation of Welding Look Like?”
National Welding Month (#NWM2022) is a time to make an impact on the industry through recognition, education, and service. This month, the focus should be on acknowledging the achievements of our industry tradespeople, teaching others about the importance of welding in our society, and taking steps to introduce welding into our schools and communities. National Welding Month, is also a time of year when teens and professionals may be exploring career paths and thinking about their future plans.
As Chapter Advisors and Leaders of an AWS Student Chapter, your participation/support play a major part in the professional growth of every student that walks through your doors simply by providing guidance and creating opportunities for students to grow as they explore career options with many pathways and opportunities.
“welding is the secret ingredient that keeps today’s world together!”
The “secret” part of that phrase is perhaps more pronounced now than ever. In celebrating National Welding Month, the goal is to broaden the reach of the welding community and let everyone in on the secret.
In an effort to streamline our communication with each Student Chapter and to cover items that are important, we highly recommend taking your time and read this month’s AWS Student Chapter Newsletter thoroughly.
Evelyn Andino Program Manager, Sections and Student Chapters American Welding Society® P: 305-443-9353 x258 | E: eandino@aws.org
In The News This Month
National Welding Month Resources - #NWM2022 resources and tools - Welding Journal
AWS Student Member Spotlight - Abby Frisk, Adysin Donk, and YOU?!
AWS Student Chapter Solutions Conversations - Review Recording of March Conversation - Join us on Wednesday 5/18 at 11AM EDT to stay one step ahead of the Annual Report
2022 Membership Town Hall - Membership Town Halls with AWS Executive Director & CEO, Gary Konarska
On Behalf of the Welding Journal... thank you!
1. National Welding Month Resources
#NWM2022
Help us celebrate our vast and diverse welding community. The AWS has a variety of events planned throughout the month. To learn more about how your Student Chapter can join the celebration of National Welding Month click here.
Don't forget to check out the Media Kit for promotional resources!
In 2022 our goal will be to open the line of communication between AWS HQ and all Student Chapter leaders and provide one-on-one support where needed. If your Student Chapter is having difficulties conducting meetings, events, or maintaining student engagement, please reach out to me. We will be happy to bounce ideas and provide the necessary support to get your Student Chapter moving forward!
2. AWS Student Member Spotlight For the month of March we celebrated two Women in Welding during Women's History Month (March), we will continue to highlight AWS Student Members through the month of April for National Welding Month.
If you are an AWS Student or know of a student who is doing amazing things within their AWS Student Chapter, AWS Section, and/or community - Help us POST THEIR STORY! We invite all of you to read the story of these two amazing welders in the Student Member Community. Feel free to share Abby Frisk and Adyson Donk's story with students, friends and family.
We would love to hear from Educators and Student Chapter Advisors as you will be key in helping your students to get recognized for their hard work and dedication ♥
If you are a student and would like to email your story, please send it to Evelyn Andino at eandino@aws.org.
Adysin Donk
Abby Frisk
3. AWS Student Chapter Solutions Conversation
Plan to join us on Wednesday, 5/18, at 11AM EST for our next AWS Student Chapter Solutions Conversation.
May Topic: Picking Up Where You Left Off - Preparing for Student Chapter Annual Report and End Of Year Events
Overview: Join us as we review how to properly prepare for the Student Chapter Annual Report and ideas on how to prepare your Student Chapter Officers during transition.
Please contact Evelyn Andino (eandino@aws.org) with any questions.
AWS Student Chapter Officers and Advisors are encouraged to participate in our monthly Student Chapter Solutions Conversations.
From Gary: One of my new goals for 2022 is to keep you all updated on what's happening "behind the scenes" at AWS Headquarters. As a result, I'll be starting live, streaming quarterly member webinars highlighting important company milestones and updates that I present during quarterly AWS Staff Town Hall meetings. All sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the Member Network the following day, so if you can't join me, you'll still be able to learn what's going on here at AWS HQ.
Click here to view the recording of the Q4 2021 Town Hall that was conducted on Tuesday, February 1st.
Click on the links below to register for the upcoming 2022 Town Halls (all times are 1:00pm EST):
April 2022 is the official centennial issue of the Welding Journal. In honor of this momentous occasion, we would like to turn our attention to one of the most important parts of the magazine: our readers. It is because of your support that we’re still here. And now we’d like to hear from you. Below, we’ve included a brief reader survey about the Welding Journal, and we would greatly appreciate it if you would fill it out by April 20. We will review every submission, and some responses may be highlighted in upcoming issues. Thank you for your help.
Did you know that we are hosting a Student Chapter Helmet Giveaway?
The American Welding Society Foundation is providing auto-darkening welding helmets, courtesy of Jackson Safety, to be used to inspire and/or enhance AWS Student Chapter activity.
Simply complete the online request form, and a representative of the AWS will follow up. Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come first served basis based on information supplied in the form.
Please contact Evelyn Andino (eandino@aws.org) with any questions.
One last request: Please share this with your fellow Student Chapter leaders to ensure they stay up-to-speed on all Student Chapter-related news.
About this email:
Each month, I will distribute an electronic newsletter to all Student Chapter Advisors and active Student Chapter Officers (who have a valid email address in our database).
The goal of distributing these newsletters is to effectively communicate important details we want you to be aware of.
I encourage you to discuss these details with your Student Chapter leadership team to ensure everyone is up-to-speed on all relevant news coming from AWS Headquarters as well as a feature on recent successes from some of your colleagues in the field. Reviewing these details as a team is a great way to promote and foster a strong line of communication among Student Chapter leadership as well as within your local Section.
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