August 11, 2023
122 attendees participate in the AFS So Cal/NADCA Chapter 30 golf tournament
at Los Serranos in Chino Hills.
122 attendees participate in the AFS So Cal/NADCA Chapter 30 golf tournament
at Los Serranos in Chino Hills.
First Place Winner
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Third Place Winner
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March 9, 2023
120 attendees participate in the Annual Vendors Night
Downey, CA
120 attendees participate in the Annual Vendors Night
Downey, CA
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March 8, 2023
Annual Education Night at Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CA
Annual Education Night at Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CA
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August 12, 2022
115 attendees participate in the AFS So Cal/NADCA Chapter 30 golf tournament
at Los Serranos in Chino Hills.
115 attendees participate in the AFS So Cal/NADCA Chapter 30 golf tournament
at Los Serranos in Chino Hills.
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April 6, 2022
AFS Southern California holds Education Night at Cal Poly Pomona.
High School and College students competed in the casting contest for scholarships.
AFS Southern California holds Education Night at Cal Poly Pomona.
High School and College students competed in the casting contest for scholarships.
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March 1, 2022
AFS Southern California mourns the loss of former AFS So Cal President Richard Pagenkopp. Richard served as president of the foundry chapter in 1982.
Richard Pagenkopp was born in Los Angeles on August 20, 1927. His parents were Harold and Ruth Pagenkopp. He was the oldest of seven children and graduated from Huntington Park High School in 1945. In 1945 he enlisted in the US Army and served his country until 1947. In 1948 he started working for his father's company Angelus Pattern Works in Huntington Park as a Pattern Maker. Richard married the love of his life Joyce Jones in August 1949. They proudly raised 6 children. In 1965 a Business Partnership developed between Harold Pagenkopp, Richard Pagenkopp and John Howland. Over the years his father Harold retired and then eventually John retired. In the early years Richard joined the AFS and like his father Harold, both were Presidents of the AFS So Cal Chapter. Harold Pagenkopp as Past President in 1952 and Richard Pagenkopp as Past President in 1982. In 1985 Richard became President and Sole Owner of Angelus Pattern Works Inc. Richard and Joyce ran Angelus Pattern together until 2005 when they retired. Joyce passed away in 2016. They were married for 67 years. Richard continued to serve in his Church, play golf, work in his yard and spend time with his children and grandchildren. On the evening of February 17, 2022 Richard passed away peacefully in his home with his loving children and grandchildren by his side. The Funeral will be held March 25, 2022 with a Rosary-Viewing from 9:30am to 10:30am and Mass from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at St. Mariana de Paredes, 7922 Passons Blvd. Pico Rivera Ca.
AFS Southern California mourns the loss of former AFS So Cal President Richard Pagenkopp. Richard served as president of the foundry chapter in 1982.
Richard Pagenkopp was born in Los Angeles on August 20, 1927. His parents were Harold and Ruth Pagenkopp. He was the oldest of seven children and graduated from Huntington Park High School in 1945. In 1945 he enlisted in the US Army and served his country until 1947. In 1948 he started working for his father's company Angelus Pattern Works in Huntington Park as a Pattern Maker. Richard married the love of his life Joyce Jones in August 1949. They proudly raised 6 children. In 1965 a Business Partnership developed between Harold Pagenkopp, Richard Pagenkopp and John Howland. Over the years his father Harold retired and then eventually John retired. In the early years Richard joined the AFS and like his father Harold, both were Presidents of the AFS So Cal Chapter. Harold Pagenkopp as Past President in 1952 and Richard Pagenkopp as Past President in 1982. In 1985 Richard became President and Sole Owner of Angelus Pattern Works Inc. Richard and Joyce ran Angelus Pattern together until 2005 when they retired. Joyce passed away in 2016. They were married for 67 years. Richard continued to serve in his Church, play golf, work in his yard and spend time with his children and grandchildren. On the evening of February 17, 2022 Richard passed away peacefully in his home with his loving children and grandchildren by his side. The Funeral will be held March 25, 2022 with a Rosary-Viewing from 9:30am to 10:30am and Mass from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at St. Mariana de Paredes, 7922 Passons Blvd. Pico Rivera Ca.
August 13, 2021
100+ participants join AFS So Cal/NADCA 30 for the Annual Golf Tournament
100+ participants join AFS So Cal/NADCA 30 for the Annual Golf Tournament
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April 11, 2019
AFS Southern California holds Education Night at Cal Poly Pomona.
High School and College students competed in the casting contest for scholarships.
AFS Southern California holds Education Night at Cal Poly Pomona.
High School and College students competed in the casting contest for scholarships.
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March 7, 2019
Over 125 attendees participate in the Annual Vendors Night in Downey, CA .
Over 125 attendees participate in the Annual Vendors Night in Downey, CA .
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August 24, 2018
Over 135 attendees participate in AFS/NADCA Golf Tournament in Chino Hills
Over 135 attendees participate in AFS/NADCA Golf Tournament in Chino Hills
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July 9, 2018
Southern California Chapter Casting Contest featured in AFS Member Connections:
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Southern California Chapter Casting Contest featured in AFS Member Connections:
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
April 17, 2018
Cal Poly Pomona University
In conjunction with the Foundry Education Foundation (FEF), AFS Southern California held its annual education night.
Students competed for scholarships and in the Casting Contest.
Bill Gardner received an award for running the Casting Contest since 1986.
Cal Poly Pomona University
In conjunction with the Foundry Education Foundation (FEF), AFS Southern California held its annual education night.
Students competed for scholarships and in the Casting Contest.
Bill Gardner received an award for running the Casting Contest since 1986.
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March 8, 2018
Rio Hondo Country Club, Downey, CA
AFS Southern California holds its Annual Vendors Night with the local NADCA Chapter 30. Over 130 people attended.
Laura Adams Hoppe, Capitol City Consulting (pictured below) receives the industry's Distinguished Service Award.
Rio Hondo Country Club, Downey, CA
AFS Southern California holds its Annual Vendors Night with the local NADCA Chapter 30. Over 130 people attended.
Laura Adams Hoppe, Capitol City Consulting (pictured below) receives the industry's Distinguished Service Award.
August 25, 2017
Los Serranos Golf Club, Chino Hills, CA
125 golfers played in the AFS Southern California and NADCA Chapter 30 events. The annual industry luncheon drew 140.
Los Serranos Golf Club, Chino Hills, CA
125 golfers played in the AFS Southern California and NADCA Chapter 30 events. The annual industry luncheon drew 140.
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April 19, 2017
Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona, CA
AFS Southern California holds its annual Education Night. The event draws participation from several colleges and high schools. The Casting Contest included top-place winners and best-in-school. Scholarships were also awarded.
Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona, CA
AFS Southern California holds its annual Education Night. The event draws participation from several colleges and high schools. The Casting Contest included top-place winners and best-in-school. Scholarships were also awarded.
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March 9, 2017
Rio Hondo County Club, Downey, CA
AFS Southern California holds its annual Vendors Night. 120+ attendees participated in the event, which is held in conjunction with NADCA 30. The Chapter also unveiled its "Foundry In A Box" (below left), which is used to educate schools, or local groups, about foundries. The industrial microwave melts tin and pours into small sand molds as a demonstration. AFS So Cal thanks the Mort Lewis Foundation for its donation for this item.
Rio Hondo County Club, Downey, CA
AFS Southern California holds its annual Vendors Night. 120+ attendees participated in the event, which is held in conjunction with NADCA 30. The Chapter also unveiled its "Foundry In A Box" (below left), which is used to educate schools, or local groups, about foundries. The industrial microwave melts tin and pours into small sand molds as a demonstration. AFS So Cal thanks the Mort Lewis Foundation for its donation for this item.
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August 28, 2016
The American Foundry Society Southern California Chapter mourns
the loss of Mel Hartman, Commercial Casting Company (Fontana)
The American Foundry Society Southern California Chapter mourns
the loss of Mel Hartman, Commercial Casting Company (Fontana)
August 26, 2016
Los Serranos Golf Club, Chino Hills, California
Over 130 metal casting industry participants enjoyed a full day of golf, breakfast and lunch.
Los Serranos Golf Club, Chino Hills, California
Over 130 metal casting industry participants enjoyed a full day of golf, breakfast and lunch.
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April 21, 2016
AFS Southern California Education Night @ Cal Poly Pomona
4 schools compete in annual casting contest and scholarship event.
This year's casting competition item was an aluminum candle snuffer.
The Foundry Education Foundation (FEF) also presented certificates.
AFS Southern California Education Night @ Cal Poly Pomona
4 schools compete in annual casting contest and scholarship event.
This year's casting competition item was an aluminum candle snuffer.
The Foundry Education Foundation (FEF) also presented certificates.
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March 10, 2016:
Vendors Night Event draws over
120 attendees to Downey, CA.
AFS Southern California wants to thank all who joined us,
especially the vendors who had tables at the event.
February 25, 2016:
The American Foundry Society of Southern California
mourns the loss of Ken Goecke, Scott Sales Company.
Goecke was Chapter President from 2001-2002.
The American Foundry Society of Southern California
mourns the loss of Ken Goecke, Scott Sales Company.
Goecke was Chapter President from 2001-2002.
August 28, 2015: Fontana, CA
150 participate in the annual golf tournament, held in conjunction with NADCA Chapter 30. |
Thank you to Sponsors:
Montclair Bronze, Custom Alloy Light Metals, Castellon & Fundeburk Law Firm, Scott Sales Company, Porter Warner, BD&G Sandblasting, Hickman Williams & Company, and Toshiba Machine |
April 28, 2015: Pomona, CA
Local high school and college students participate in the casting contest award and scholarship night. This year's casting was an aluminum irrigation tool. Students were provided the pattern and judged on all facets of producing a quality metal casting. Cal Poly Pomona hosted the event. Over 35 people attended.
Local high school and college students participate in the casting contest award and scholarship night. This year's casting was an aluminum irrigation tool. Students were provided the pattern and judged on all facets of producing a quality metal casting. Cal Poly Pomona hosted the event. Over 35 people attended.
April 21, 2015:
The American Foundry Society remembers friend and colleague Bob Ogden.
He will be deeply missed by all. Obituary
The American Foundry Society remembers friend and colleague Bob Ogden.
He will be deeply missed by all. Obituary
March 5, 2015: Downey, CA
Over 110 attendees and 26 vendors participate in the AFS/NADCA Vendors's Night.
The event was held at the Rio Hondo Country Club and Golf Course in Downey, CA.
Over 110 attendees and 26 vendors participate in the AFS/NADCA Vendors's Night.
The event was held at the Rio Hondo Country Club and Golf Course in Downey, CA.
August 15, 2014: Fontana, CA
Over 140 attendees participate in the annual metal casting industry golf tournament.The tournament raises money for education scholarships, training programs, and Chapter events.
April 10, 2014: Downey, CA
Local high school and college students participate in the casting contest award and scholarship night. This year's casting was an aluminum honey bee. Students were provided the pattern and judged on all facets of producing a quality metal casting. Over 50 people attended the event.
March 6, 2014: Downey, CA
111 participate in annual Vendor's Night.
And a special thank you to all the vendors who
secured a table and joined us for this successful event.
111 participate in annual Vendor's Night.
And a special thank you to all the vendors who
secured a table and joined us for this successful event.
August 23, 2013: Fontana, CA
135 participate in NADCA/AFS annual industry golf tournament.
May 16, 2013: Anaheim, CA
150 attend the AFS Education Ceremony at the Hyatt Orange County
Over $3,000 in scholarships and awards were presented to students.
March 7, 2013: Downey, CA
Over 120 attend the industry Vendor's Night
June 6, 2012 AFS So Cal Dinner Meeting:
Over 40 attend MorganMMS presentation on crucibles in Alhambra
May 3, 2012 - AFS Education Night which included a casting contest and scholarships.
February 16, 2012 - 120 industry members attend the 2012 Vendors Night in Downey, CA.
The evening was a combined event with NADCA Chapter 30.
September 9, 2011 NADCA/AFS So Cal GOLF EVENT:
118 Attendees Participate at Sierra Lakes Golf Course (Fontana)
May 5, 2011: AFS Education Night:
Casting Contest Winners and Scholarship Winners
February 24, 2011: AFS/NADCA VENDOR's NIGHT
122 Attendees and 29 Vendor Tables Participate
Past President Mark Coutee is honored with plaque.
September 10: 2010 AFS/NADCA So Cal GOLF EVENT:
135 Attendees Participate at Sierra Lakes Golf Course (Fontana)
February 25, 2010 - 133 industry members attend the 2010 Vendors Night in Downey, CA.
The evening was a combined event with NADCA Chapter 30.
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.
Steel Founders Society of America's (SFSA) Raymond Monroe 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.
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 speaks 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.
Congratulations to Monica Dominguez of Gregg Industries who was awarded the AFS Southern California
jacket for attending the most meetings during the year!
135 participate in NADCA/AFS annual industry golf tournament.
May 16, 2013: Anaheim, CA
150 attend the AFS Education Ceremony at the Hyatt Orange County
Over $3,000 in scholarships and awards were presented to students.
March 7, 2013: Downey, CA
Over 120 attend the industry Vendor's Night
June 6, 2012 AFS So Cal Dinner Meeting:
Over 40 attend MorganMMS presentation on crucibles in Alhambra
May 3, 2012 - AFS Education Night which included a casting contest and scholarships.
February 16, 2012 - 120 industry members attend the 2012 Vendors Night in Downey, CA.
The evening was a combined event with NADCA Chapter 30.
September 9, 2011 NADCA/AFS So Cal GOLF EVENT:
118 Attendees Participate at Sierra Lakes Golf Course (Fontana)
May 5, 2011: AFS Education Night:
Casting Contest Winners and Scholarship Winners
February 24, 2011: AFS/NADCA VENDOR's NIGHT
122 Attendees and 29 Vendor Tables Participate
Past President Mark Coutee is honored with plaque.
September 10: 2010 AFS/NADCA So Cal GOLF EVENT:
135 Attendees Participate at Sierra Lakes Golf Course (Fontana)
February 25, 2010 - 133 industry members attend the 2010 Vendors Night in Downey, CA.
The evening was a combined event with NADCA Chapter 30.
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.
Steel Founders Society of America's (SFSA) Raymond Monroe 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.
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 speaks 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.
Congratulations to Monica Dominguez of Gregg Industries who was awarded the AFS Southern California
jacket for attending the most meetings during the year!
