Oct 29, 2009 - Nearly 40 attend AFS chapter dinner meeting covering the latest information on workers' compensation. Guest panelists include Russ Gunn of Commercial Mgmt Insurance Services, Don Esparza of Zenith Insurance, Sherri Dozier of Bradford and Bathel, and Norm Hainlen of Monument Insurance.

2009 AFS/NADCA Chapter 30 GOLF EVENT:
130 participants and over 30 tee sponsors.

2009 AFS/NADCA Chapter 30 GOLF EVENT:
Hole-In-One on the 17th at Sierra Lakes (Fontana)

2009 AFS/NADCA Chapter 30 GOLF EVENT:
Lunch, prizes, giveaways, and lots of networking and fun.

EDUCATION NIGHT: 2009 AFS Southern California Education Night and Casting Contest. On May 14th AFS So Cal provided scholarships and awards to students for metal casting excellence.

EDUCATION NIGHT: Attendees review the student casting submissions at the May 14th Education Night.

EDUCATION NIGHT: Lee Lewis (center) of Acme Castings presents the Mort Lewis Scholarship Award on May 14.

EDUCATION NIGHT: Local high school students line up to receive certificates and awards at the May 14 Education Night.

Edelbrock Foundry hosts a tour of its facilities in San Jacinto. Dinner, gifts, and a behind the scenes look at the foundry were provided. The AFS Chapter event was held on Feb 12. (Photo left to right: Back row, Frank Lonigro, Mike Covington, Pete Altice, Mark Coutee, Eric Cooper; Front Row, Ritchie Martin, Charles Emerson).

Steel Founders Society of America's (SFSA) Raymond Monroe (at right) speaks on globalization and the current economy. The dinner meeting was held Jan 14.

Gregg Industries receives the AFS Southern California "Foundry of the Year 2008" award on November 20. At left, Pauline Carrillo of Gregg with AFS Chair Mark Coutee.

Annual Vendor's Night was held November 20, 2008 in Seal Beach. The AFS Southern California partnered with NADCA California for this successful event.

James Simonelli (left) receives a gift from AFS So Cal Chair Mark Coutee on October 2, 2008. As a registered lobbyist for the California Metals Coalition, Mr. Simonelli spoke at the dinner meeting on the upcoming election.

Past Chapter President Dr. Victor Okhuysen and his Cal Poly students at the AFS NADCA Cast Expo May 17-18 2008 in Atlanta. Front row, left to right: Jose Chavez, Robert Yi, Alfredo Ibarra. Back row, left to right:Manuel Gutierrez, Enrique Hidalgo, Preeda Englerdchaphat , Kirk Oden, and Dr. Okhuysen.

Congratulations to Monica Dominguez of Gregg Industries who was awarded the AFS Southern California jacket for attending the most meetings during the year!