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# West Michigan AFS

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- [Muskegon Montessori - 2026](https://westmichiganafs.com/muskegon-montessori-2026/) - Thanks to Andy, John, Laurie, Scott, Beth, Don, Randy, Bill, Al, and Reg for volunteering at the Muskegon Montessori School Academy for Environmental Change Foundry in a Box demonstration. Andria Yost hosted us on Monday April 27th 2026. Andria herself is a recent recipient of the U.S. EPA Presidential Innovation award for Environmental Educators. This
- [Spring Lake HS FiB 2025](https://westmichiganafs.com/spring-lake-hs-fib-2025/) - Thanks to Andy, John, Laurie, Randy, Scott, Beth, Joy, Martha, Marty, Len and special guest Adam from B&L Information Systems for volunteering at Spring Lake High School in Spring Lake, Mi. Ms. Johnson invited us in this year for a demo in front of about 110 students. We were having such a good time soon
- [Central High School Grand Haven FiB - 2025](https://westmichiganafs.com/central-high-school-grand-haven-fib-2025/) - Thanks to Andy, John, Laurie, Randy, Len, Scott, Reg, Marty and Don from our local AFS West Michigan Chapter for doing a Foundry in a Box demonstration at Central High School in Grand Haven, Mi on Dec 12th 2025. Colleen invited us in again this year. She is always trying to do something hands on
- [Spring Lake Alt Ed FiB - 2025](https://westmichiganafs.com/spring-lake-alt-ed-fib-2025/) - Thanks to Andy, John, Laurie, Reg, Scott, Len, Bruce, Randy and special guest Joe from the Foundry Education Foundation for volunteering Wednesday Nov12th at Spring Lake Adult Education in Spring Lake, Mi. Rob and Tracy invited us in to show about 16 students our Foundry in a Box demonstration. Students picked out their pattern, packed
- [Whitehall High School FiB - 2025](https://westmichiganafs.com/whitehall-high-school-fib-2025/) - Thanks to Andy, John, Laurie, Randy, Len, Marty, Don, Scott, Bruce and Bill. Bill joins us for the first time. He had 30 years in the foundry business. Don has 50 years in the industry. He also is a Real Estate Broker. Also a Rotary volunteer and many other service projects. We did a Foundry
- [Coopersville Middle School FIB - 2025](https://westmichiganafs.com/coopersville-middle-school-fib-2025/) - Thanks to Andy, John, Laurie, Randy, Len, Marty, and Scott for volunteering today at Coopersville Middle School in Coopersville Michigan. Teacher Jamie Stahl invited us into 4 of his classrooms and we saw about 60+ students. We have been working with Jamie for over 10 years. We brought our fishing lure pattern with us as
- [Career Tech Center Halloween FIB Demo - 2025](https://westmichiganafs.com/career-tech-center-halloween-fib-demo-2025/) - Thanks to Andy, John, Laurie, Randy, Marty, Scott, Beth, Joy, Bruce, Randy and Len. Also volunteering from Nugent Sand in Muskegon were Alissia and Jack. From CWC in Muskegon we had Carola and Joe. Ryan from the Muskegon Career Tech Center invited us in to present to his two Engineering and Problem Solving Classes. We
- [Fruitport Middle School - FIB 2025](https://westmichiganafs.com/fruitport-middle-school-fib-2025/) - Thanks to Andy, Kris, Kennedy, Scott, Don, Al, Bruce, Randy, Len and special guest Riley from Linamar Structures in Fruitport, Mi. We did a foundry in a box demonstration at Fruitport Middle School in Fruitport, Mi. Mr. Thommen invited us in to show about 45 students in his woodshop classes a little bit about metal
- [Charles Hackley Middle School - FIB 2025](https://westmichiganafs.com/charles-hackley-middle-school-fib-2025/) - Thanks to Andy, John, Laurie, Marty, Reg, Randy, Len and Rob for volunteering at Charles Hackley Middle School in Muskegon, Mi on Oct 13th 2025. Chauncy Williams invited us out to assist with their advanced manufacturing classes. We had about 60 total students. Our volunteers got to see the advanced manufacturing lab. We got to
- [InnOVative Learning Center 2025](https://westmichiganafs.com/innovative-learning-center-2025/) - Thanks to Andy, John, Laurie, Scott, Beth, Bruce, Al, Len and Randy for volunteering today Sept 25th 2025 at InnOVative Learning Center in Muskegon, Michigan. We had about 35-40 students participate in the Foundry in a Box Demonstration today. Lots of enthusiasm in the group.
- [Duck Creek Foundry in a Box October 2025](https://westmichiganafs.com/duck-creek-foundry-in-a-box-october-2025/) - Thanks to Andy, John, Laurie, Randy, Len and Scott for volunteering at Duck Creek Learning Center on Tuesday Sept 30th 2025. Jessica Salacina hosted us. We saw about 40 students for the Foundry in a Box demonstration.
- [Kent City FiB 2025](https://westmichiganafs.com/kent-city-fib-2025/) - Thanks to Andy, John, Laurie, Bruce, Al, Scott, Len and Randy for volunteering at Kent City High School for the Foundry in a Box demonstration. Mr Boyd has us in for three of his classes. We had a total of about 60 students.
- [Fruitport Middle School FiB May 2025](https://westmichiganafs.com/fruitport-middle-school-fib-may-2025/) - Thanks to Andy, Randy, Kennedy, Marty, Scott, Len, Al, Bruce and Devon for volunteering at Fruitport Middle School in Fruitport, Mi. We did our Foundry in a Box demonstration to 60 kids. Thanks to Mr. Thommen for having us in and getting his kids hands on learning.
- [Grand Haven Central High School FiB 2025](https://westmichiganafs.com/grand-haven-central-high-school-fib-2025/) - Thanks to Andy, John, Laurie, Al, Len and Randy for volunteering at the Grand Haven Central High School FiB demonstration in Grand Haven Michigan. Thanks to Mrs. Warner for having us in her physics class. The appreciates the hands on experience for her students. This is about the 10th year we have been going there.
- [Whitehall HS FiB 2025](https://westmichiganafs.com/whitehall-hs-fib-2025/) - Thanks to Andy, Al, John, Laurie, Len, Marty, Scott, Randy and Jacob for volunteering at Whitehall High School. Special thanks to Jacob Mulder. He was an AFS stipend recipient from the West Michigan Chapter. He is going to Michigan Tech University. I asked him if he would like to check out how sand casting works.
- [Muskegon Career Tech Center FiB - 2025](https://westmichiganafs.com/muskegon-career-tech-center-fib-2025/) - Thanks to John, Laurie, Scott, Len, Al, Randy, Joe and Andy for volunteering at the Muskegon Career Tech Center on Friday April 18th. Over 120 students got to participate. Thanks Ryan for inviting us.
- [Oakridge 2025 STEM Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/oakridge-2025-stem-night/) - Thank you again for your donation as well as attending our STEM Night with Foundry in a Box. Community partners like you, and Eagle Alloy, are greatly appreciated and directly contribute to our school success. We look forward to working with you again in the future.
- [Hesperia High School FiB 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/hesperia-high-school-fib-2024/) - Thanks to Andy S, John M, Scott B, Beth B, Joy B, Martha B, Al H, Bruce H and Marty H for volunteering for a Foundry in a Box demonstration at Hesperia High School on October 15th for Mrs. Sherburn's Material Science class.
- [Orchard View Alt Ed FiB 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/orchard-view-alt-ed-fib-2024/) - Thanks to Andy, John, Laurie, Scott, Beth, Joy, Martha, Landon, Al and Len for helping at the Orchard View Alternative Education Foundry in a Box Demonstration.
- [Central High School Grand Haven FIB 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/central-high-school-grand-haven-fib-2024/) - Thanks to Andy, John, Laurie, Scott, Beth, Al, Don, Marty and Carola for volunteering at Central High School in Grand Haven, Mi. We had a really good group of kids to work with.
- [Kent City High School FIB 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/kent-city-high-school-fib-2024/) - Thanks to Andy, John, Laurie, Scott, Beth, Bruce, Al and Len for volunteering at Kent City High School in Kent City Michigan for a Foundry in a Box demonstration for three of Connor Boyd's classes.
- [Mona Shores Middle School FiB 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/mona-shores-middle-school-fib-2024/) - Thanks to Andy S, Scott B, Beth B, Marty H, Al H, Emma M, Joe K and Carola B for volunteering for a demonstration for Mr. Butkevich's trades classes at Mona Shores Middle School in Norton Shores, Mi. We were joined by the woodshop class also. Joe from CWC brought in some cam shafts to
- [St. John’s School FiB 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/st-johns-school-fib-2024/) - Thanks to Andy, Bruce, Debbie, Al, John, Laurie, Scott and Beth for volunteering for a Foundry in a Box demonstration today at St. John’s School in Grand Haven, Mi. Ms. Harvey invited us in so we could do some hands on metal casting.
- [Harbor Lights FiB 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/harbor-lights-fib-2024/) - Thanks to Andy, Jan, John, Laurie, Bruce, Al and Reg for volunteering for a Foundry in a Box demonstration at Harbor Lights Middle School in West Ottawa, Mi. Teacher Jamie Stahl invited us in to show about 75 of his students metal casting.
- [Whitehall High School FiB December 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/whitehall-high-school-fib-december-2024/) - Thanks to Andy, Al, Beth, John, Laurie, Len, Marty, and Scott who volunteered for a demonstration at Whitehall High School. Jeremy Shaeffer invited our group in to mold some 3d printed patterns his engineering class made themselves. They did a really good job. We were joined by one of our previous FiB coordinators and past
- [Grand Haven Christian School - FIB 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/grand-haven-christian-school-fib-2024/) - The fifth graders were able to experience Foundry in a Box, thanks to a wonderful crew of retired foundry workers who patiently taught our students how die casting works and allowed them the chance to try their own. It is always a highlight to be able to learn about this important trade while partnering with
- [Muskegon Career Tech Center Foundry in a Box](https://westmichiganafs.com/muskegon-career-tech-center-foundry-in-a-box/) - Thanks to John and Laurie, Bruce, Scott and Beth, Kathy from Muskegon Community College, Marty, Emma from Cannon Muskegon for demonstrating Foundry in a Box at the Muskegon Career Tech Center. Ryan Kraus had us present for his Bio-Engineering students. We also had welding classes and machining classes. They really have some good programs at
- [Shelby Middle School FIB - 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/shelby-middle-school-fib-2024/) - Thanks to Andy, Scott, Beth, Martha, Joy, Landon, Marty, John, Laurie, Kelly, and Nick who volunteered at the Foundry in a Box demonstration at Shelby Middle School in Shelby Mi. Thanks to Zayne Curtis for bringing hands on learning into the classroom.
- [Spring Lake Michigan High School Foundry in a Box - Day 2](https://westmichiganafs.com/spring-lake-michigan-high-school-foundry-in-a-box-day-2-2/) - Thanks to Al Hass, Bruce Hass, John Mackay, Laurie Mackay, Scott Barnard, Kris Cole, Rachael Cole, Kennedy Cole and Andy Scherf for volunteering for the morning Foundry in a Box demonstration. Rachael and Kennedy are from Fruitport High School and going to college. While on winter break they wanted to give back to the AFS
- [Fruitport HS FIB - 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/fruitport-hs-fib-2024/) - Thanks to volunteers Andy S, John and Laurie, Al, Bruce, Scott, Kris and Kennedy Cole. We did a Foundry in a Box demonstration for Kathy Blasher's 11th and 12th grade engineering class at Fruitport High School in Fruitport Michigan. AFS West Michigan has been working with Fruitport HS for about 25 years.
- [2024 West Michigan AFS Golf Outing](https://westmichiganafs.com/2024-west-michigan-afs-golf-outing/) - Another successful West Michigan AFS Golf Outing. Check out these photos!
- [Kids Hope Mentoring Program FIB - 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/kids-hope-mentoring-program-fib-2024/) - On Wednesday May 29th 2024 our chapter did a Foundry in a Box demonstration for 35 children and adults at the Kids Hope Mentoring Program party at Covenant Life Church in Grand Haven Michigan. Thanks to volunteers John and Laurie Mackay, Scott, Joy and Martha Barnard and Andy and Jan Scherf. The West Michigan Chapter
- [Whitehall High School FIB - 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/whitehall-high-school-fib-2024/) - Thanks to Andy Scherf, John and Laurie MacKay, Marty Holzschuh, Adam Snyder, Scott and Beth Barnard and Laura Sikkenga for demonstrating to 65 students at Whitehall High School in Whitehall Michigan. Teacher Jeremy Sheaffer had a couple of his classes 3d print some patterns for us to mount and mold. Very successful day. Got some
- [Bunker Elementary FIB - 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/bunker-elementary-fib-2024/) - Thanks to Scott, Beth, Joy and Martha Barnard, Landon Timmer, Don Hutchins, John and Laurie Mackay and their granddaughter Zelda, Leslie and three interns from Padnos, Marty Holzschuh and Andy Scherf for volunteering for a Foundry in a Box Demonstration at Bunker Elementary School in Muskegon Michigan on July 22nd 2024. We presented to 3rd,
- [Shelby Middle School Foundry in a Box - 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/shelby-middle-school-foundry-in-a-box-2024/) - Thanks to John and Laurie MacKay, Andy, Bruce, Marty, and Kelly for volunteering at Shelby Middle School on Friday May 10th, 2024.
- [Cannon Muskegon FIB - 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/cannon-muskegon-fib-2024/) - The West Michigan Chapter of the American Foundry Society performed a Foundry in a Box Demonstration at Cannon Muskegon at their company picnic. Also there was a bounce house and a trout fishing pond. Face painting and a food truck were there also. Thanks to Emma Markert for arranging this. We probably had 200 people
- [Montague High School FIB April 26th 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/montague-high-school-fib-april-26th-2024/) - Thanks to Maddie Kaminski, Rob Patton, Makenna Schwass, Sherri Lemmen, Kate Feuerstein and Christy Thommen for having us at Montague High School. John and Laurie Mackay, Scott and Beth Barnard, Landon Timmer, Reg Crowe, Al Hass and Andy Scherf presented to four AgriScience classes. We were able to cast a corn cob for the AgriScience
- [Girl Scout Troop FIB - 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/girl-scout-troop-fib-2024/) - John and Laurie MacKay, Andy and Jan Scherf along with Al Hass did a Foundry in a Box demonstration for a group of Girl Scouts from the West Olive Michigan area. April 18 2024.
- [Grand Haven Central High School FIB - 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/grand-haven-central-high-school-fib-2024/) - Volunteers John and Laurie Mackay, Scott Barnard, Landon Timmer, Adam Snyder, Bruce Hass and Andy Scherf did a Foundry in a Box Demonstration at Central High School in Grand Haven Michigan. Thanks to teacher Colleen Warner for having us.
- [Spring Lake High School Foundry in a Box Demonstration 2024](https://westmichiganafs.com/spring-lake-high-school-foundry-in-a-box-demonstration-2024/) - This Foundry in a Box event took place at Spring Lake High School. We made castings to submit to the Casting Dreams Contest sponsored by the Steel Founders Society and the Department of Defense. Thanks to teacher Becky Johnson for organizing this event.
- [Holton FIB and Casting Dreams Contest](https://westmichiganafs.com/holton-fib-and-casting-dreams-contest/) - John, Laurie, Marty, Scott and Beth did a demonstration to get students at Holton High School entered into the Casting Dreams Contest.
- [December 2023 AFS Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/december-2023-afs-meeting/) - Great meeting in December of the West Michigan AFS. Here are some photos from the invite.
- [Spring Lake Michigan High School Foundry in a Box - Day 2](https://westmichiganafs.com/spring-lake-michigan-high-school-foundry-in-a-box-day-2/) - Thanks to Al Hass, Bruce Hass, John Mackay, Laurie Mackay, Scott Barnard, Kris Cole, Rachael Cole, Kennedy Cole and Andy Scherf for volunteering for the morning Foundry in a Box demonstration. Rachael and Kennedy are from Fruitport High School and going to college. While on winter break they wanted to give back to the AFS
- [Spring Lake High School Foundry in a Box](https://westmichiganafs.com/spring-lake-high-school-foundry-in-a-box/) - John Mackay, Laurie Mackay, Andy Scherf and Jan Scherf did a Foundry in a Box demonstration for Kelli Heavilin's Career Exploration Class at Spring Lake High School.
- [Fruitport High School Foundry in a Box](https://westmichiganafs.com/fruitport-high-school-foundry-in-a-box/) - Thanks to Al, John, Laurie, Marty, Scott, Beth, Don, Kennedy, Rachael, Laura and Andy for volunteering at Fruitport High School Foundry in a Box. We showed metal casting to two of Kathy Blasher’s CAD classes. Rachael and Kennedy Cole came home from Mi Tech to help give back a little to their former high school.
- [Fruitport Middle School Foundry in a Box](https://westmichiganafs.com/fruitport-middle-school-foundry-in-a-box/) - Foundry in a Box was demonstration at Fruitport Middle School in November 2023.
- [Shelby Middle School Foundry in a Box](https://westmichiganafs.com/shelby-middle-school-foundry-in-a-box/) - Shelby Middle School was the location for Foundry in a Box in October 2023.“Thanks again for providing this great opportunity for my students here at Shelby. They will remember the experience for a long time.”
- [Orchard View Adult Education Foundry in a Box](https://westmichiganafs.com/orchard-view-adult-education-foundry-in-a-box/) - Another successful Foundry in a Box happened at the Orchard View Adult Education in October 2023.
- [West Olive Girl Scouts - Foundry in a Box](https://westmichiganafs.com/west-olive-girl-scouts-foundry-in-a-box/) - In October 2023, West Michigan AFS hosted a Foundry in a Box demonstration for a local Girl Scout group in West Olive, MI. What a fun time we all had!
- [2023 Golf Outing](https://westmichiganafs.com/2023-golf-outing/) - Another great turnout for the 2023 Golf Outing. Thank you to all that help out and took part in this event.
- [Mona Shores Middle School - FIB 2023](https://westmichiganafs.com/mona-shores-middle-school-fib-2023/) - Thanks to Mona Shores Middle School for allowing us to put on a Foundry in the Box. There were a couple of good classes that attended this event. Even the teacher loved it!
- [Muskegon Catholic Central FIB - 2022](https://westmichiganafs.com/muskegon-catholic-central-fib-2022/) - Thanks to all of the volunteers this year. We presented to around 540 students and teachers from October 2022 to the end of December 2022. These volunteers come in asking "what do you need me to do"? Everyone comes in with a good attitude and they are great with the kids. Schools call us to
- [Grand Haven Christian School FIB 2022](https://westmichiganafs.com/grand-haven-christian-school-fib-2022/) - Thanks to all the volunteers today. 25 kids in the first class to get through in less than an hour. Everyone got one casting and maybe more. Great group of kids.
- [Grand Haven High School FIB - 2022](https://westmichiganafs.com/grand-haven-high-school-fib-2022/) - Thanks to our volunteers John Mackay, Don Hutchins, Marty Holtzschuh and Joel Yates.
- [Central High School Grand Haven - 2022](https://westmichiganafs.com/central-high-school-grand-haven-2022/) - Thanks to John, Marty, Reg and Scott for volunteering at this Foundry in the Box event.
- [Whitehall High School FIB - 2022](https://westmichiganafs.com/whitehall-high-school-fib-2022/) - Want to thank today's volunteers. Reg Crowe, John Mackay, Don Hutchins, Marty Holzschuh, Laura Sikkenga, Scott Barnard.
- [Kent City High School FIB - 2022](https://westmichiganafs.com/kent-city-high-school-fib-2022/) - We had a lot of fun at Kent City High School. Photos below of the event.
- [Oakridge Middle School FIB - 2022](https://westmichiganafs.com/oakridge-middle-school-fib-2022/) - Thanks to all the volunteers today. We had three science classes of 8th graders. We had classes with 31, 15 and 26 students. We had less than an hour per class. You could just hear the interaction between students and volunteers. Good group of kids.
- [Shelby Middle School - 2022](https://westmichiganafs.com/shelby-middle-school-2022/) - Here are some action shots of our demonstration today at Shelby Middle School. This was a 7th grade careers class. We presented information on metal casting and manufacturing. Thanks again to all the volunteers that came out today.
- [Past Presidents Day - 2022](https://westmichiganafs.com/past-presidents-day-2022/) - The 2022 Past Presidents Day was a fun time for all. With the guest speaker being Tudor Dixon, the Republican nominee for governor of Michigan. Below are a few photos from this event.
- [Reeths Puffer High School FIB](https://westmichiganafs.com/reeths-puffer-high-school-fib/) - Another fun time with teens and our Foundry in a Box took place at Reeths Puffer High School. The kids enjoyed the event as much as we enjoyed putting it on.
- [Grand Haven Christian School FIB](https://westmichiganafs.com/grand-haven-christian-school-fib/) - Had a great time with the kids from Grand Haven Christian School. They enjoyed us bringing our Foundry in a Box. Enjoy the photos from the event!
- [Grant Middle School FIB](https://westmichiganafs.com/grant-middle-school-fib/) - Thanks to the volunteers for the FIB demonstration at Grant Middle School. We presented metal casting to Mr. Delamater’s 8th grade careers class. Mr. D did not tell them we were going to be there today.
- [Muskegon Catholic Central FIB](https://westmichiganafs.com/muskegon-catholic-central-fib/) - Thanks to all the volunteers yesterday at Muskegon Catholic. This was the last Foundry in a Box for 2021. Looking forward to a great 2022.
- [Whitehall HS Foundry in a Box - November 2021](https://westmichiganafs.com/whitehall-hs-foundry-in-a-box-november-2021/) - We had a great time and so did the kids at Whitehall High School with Foundry in a Box.
- [Foundry in a Box - Kent City High School](https://westmichiganafs.com/foundry-in-a-box-kent-city-high-school/) - We are glad to be back in the classroom teaching the next generation about foundries. https://youtu.be/qipGN00towc
- [2021 Scholarship Recipients](https://westmichiganafs.com/2021-scholarship-recipients/) - We are pleased to announce our 2021 scholarship recipients. The West Michigan AFS gave away just shy of $21000 to these students.
- [Foundry in a Box - Grant High School](https://westmichiganafs.com/foundry-in-a-box-grant-high-school/) - Thank you to Grant High School for having us at their school to allow students to interact with our Foundry in a Box.
- [Foundry in a Box - Spring Lake Alt Ed](https://westmichiganafs.com/foundry-in-a-box-spring-lake-alt-ed/) - We had a great time at the Spring Lake Alternative Education school showing off our Foundry in a Box. We want to thank all those at took part.
- [Foundry in a Box at Holton Elementary 2019](https://westmichiganafs.com/foundry-in-a-box-at-holton-elementary-2019/) - This week we did another Foundry in the Box at Holton Elementary school. The kids had a blast with this event. More photos of another great Foundry in the Box below.
- [Foundry in a Box at the Lakeshore Museum 2019](https://westmichiganafs.com/foundry-in-a-box-at-the-lakeshore-museum-2019/) - West Michigan AFS had another successful Foundry in a Box at the Lakeshore Museum in Muskegon. 139 people went through the museum that night. Here are some exciting photos from the event.
- [AFS 2019 Student Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/afs-2019-student-night/) - Another year, another great student night. We encourage you to check out this article at the Grand Haven Tribune that highlights some of the fun and excitement we had.
- [Celebrating East Jordan Ironworks History](https://westmichiganafs.com/celebrating-east-jordan-ironworks-history/) - Learn more about East Jordan Ironworks on their website.
- [Top Management Night 2019](https://westmichiganafs.com/top-management-night-2019/) - Eric Gildner -chapter president with our speaker Matt Kooiman- Public Policy Manager for 2nd district Congressman Bill Huizenga. Second picture is of one of our sponsors QFB Energy. Left to right is Ron Frericks-President, Eric Gildner-AFS Chapter President, Erik Johnson-Michigan Sales Rep for QFB.
- [Foundry in a Box at Reeths Puffer Middle School](https://westmichiganafs.com/foundry-in-a-box-at-reeths-puffer-middle-school/) - Another great event held at Reeths Puffer Middle School. All had a great time learning about foundry jobs and what we do.
- [2018 Golf Outing](https://westmichiganafs.com/2018-golf-outing/) - 2018 Golf and Picnic Outing was another fun event. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2019!
- [Foundry in a Box - Lakeshore Museum Center](https://westmichiganafs.com/foundry-in-a-box-lakeshore-museum-center-2018/) - Another great event at the Lakeshore Museum Center in Muskegon. During the kids week, the kids were able to go to Sturrus Technology Center to see the college's foundry they have there. The kids learned a great deal about foundries. Thanks to all the members of West Michigan AFS for making this event a success
- [Honoring James W. Fox](https://westmichiganafs.com/honoring-james-w-fox/) - The current members of the AFS – West Michigan Chapter Board would like to acknowledge and honor the passing of one of our own, Jim Fox, who served as our President from 1979-80. Jim, his wife Annette, and his family; thank you for your service to our industry and our West Michigan Community. May you
- [Reeths Puffer Middle School Foundry in a Box 2018](https://westmichiganafs.com/reeths-puffer-middle-school-foundry-in-a-box-2018/) - We had another great founder in the box, this time at Reeths Puffer Middle School.
- [February 2018 Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/february-2018-meeting/) - Andrew Storey Ph.D on the left and Eric Gildner on the right
- [FIB for the Grant Cub Scout Pack #4136](https://westmichiganafs.com/fib-for-the-grant-cub-scout-pack-4136/) - Jeff Cook and Andy Scherf did an Foundry In a Box for the Grant Cub Scout Pack #4136 Monday night. About 15 kids plus leaders and a few parents. One of the fathers had 27 years at Grand Rapids Castings and was extremely helpful with the demos. He helped us with the sand molding. The
- [January 2018 Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/january-2018-meeting/) - Ben is the Vice President of Business Development at AFS. Eric is on the left and Ben is on the right.
- [2017 Past Presidents](https://westmichiganafs.com/2017-past-presidents/) - We had a great time at this year's past presidents meeting. Here are a few images of our past presidents.
- [Sept. 2017 - Governmental Affairs](https://westmichiganafs.com/sept-2017-governmental-affairs/) - Another fantastic event. Enjoy the photos below.
- [Grand Haven High School – Foundry in a Box](https://westmichiganafs.com/grand-haven-high-school-foundry-in-a-box/) - Grand Haven High School is the most recent place we hosted our Foundry in a Box. This event was another great success and we look forward to many more fantastic events like this. Some photos of this Foundry in a Box:
- [AFS Student Night Tours](https://westmichiganafs.com/afs-student-night-tours/) - This past Tuesday’s tours was another fun event. We had Fruitport HS, Coopersville HS and Kent City HS attend. About $15,000 was given away in educational assistance last. The kids really appreciated it and enjoyed the tours.
- [Oakridge Upper Elementary - Foundry in a Box](https://westmichiganafs.com/oakridge-upper-elementary-foundry-in-a-box/) - Another great event showing of the Foundry in a Box at the Oakridge Upper Elementary. Here are several photos of this fun event! We are looking forward to the next one.
- [February 2017 AFS Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/february-2017-afs-meeting/) - Another great meeting was held this February. This meeting featured Raymond W. Monroe. Raymond W. Monroe rejoined the Steel Founders’ Society of America as Executive Vice President on April 1, 1988. Prior to this, for a year he worked for Saturn Corporation, a General Motors subsidiary, in the lost foam casting area. Raymond also was the Research Director
- [MCC Student Chapter of AFS Took First Place](https://westmichiganafs.com/mcc-student-chapter-of-afs-took-first-place/) - We are very pleased to announce that MCC Student Chapter of AFS took first place in the student casting competition. All other schools participating were 4 year universities. This competition took place in Wisconsin. This is an accomplishment not only our students and college can be proud of but our community in general. PS: Thank
- [Foundry In a Box at Holton High School](https://westmichiganafs.com/foundry-in-a-box-at-holton-high-school/) - The Foundry In a Box at Holton High School was a great success and everyone had a wonderful time. Here are some photos of this fantastic event.
- [Ferry School STEM](https://westmichiganafs.com/ferry-school-stem/) - Great event. Expected 100-150 parents and students. It was a busy hour. We brought chips, cookies and fruit snacks. Also passed out keychain flashlights and pens.
- [January 2017 AFS Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/january-2017-afs-chapter-meeting/) - The January 2017 meeting was another great one. It featured Thomas R. Giffin as the guest speaker. Thomas R. Giffin is a Compliance Specialist at August Mack Environmental, Inc. in the Indianapolis, Indiana office. He offers industry experience in OSHA compliance including safety auditing, program development, training, and ergonomic assessment, as well as environmental compliance
- [Fruitport Robotics Kickoff](https://westmichiganafs.com/fruitport-robotics-kickoff/) - On Saturday, January 8, 2017, the state webcasts this year’s robotics assignment. The Fruitport Robotic Kickoff had a sponsor breakfast and wanted to thank all the sponsors for their donations. So thanks AFS and Busche Aluminum Technologies. We do want to wish the Fruitport Robotic club (The Techno Trojans) the best of luck this year!
- [Foundry Demonstration at Grand Haven Central High School](https://westmichiganafs.com/foundry-demonstration-at-grand-haven-central-high-school/)
- [Foundry In A Box - October 2016](https://westmichiganafs.com/foundry-in-a-box-october-2016/)
- [Past President Night 2016](https://westmichiganafs.com/past-president-night-2016/) - This Past President Night featured a panel of local foundry leaders discussing issues they face running a foundry business in our area. A variety of topics ranging from safety, regulation, business level, recruiting talent, health insurance, etc. were discussed. Here are just a few images of the 2016 Past President Night. Thanks to all those
- [Golf Outing 2016](https://westmichiganafs.com/golf-outing-2016/) - We had a great time at this year's golf outing. Here are just a view photos to show some of the fun we had. We hope to see you there next year!
- [Governmental Affairs - September 2016 Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/governmental-affairs-september-2016-meeting/) - This years Governmental Affairs was a great success. Here are just a few images from the event. We hope to see you there next year!
- [Muskegon Community College AFS Student Chapter takes 3rd Place](https://westmichiganafs.com/muskegon-community-college-afs-student-chapter-takes-3rd-place/) - We would like to congratulate the Muskegon Community College AFS Student Chapter for their outstanding performance at the 3rd Annual Invitational Casting Competition held in Wisconsin. They took 3rd place in the competition. All the members of the West Michigan AFS are proud of the MCC team and pleased to continuing to support them.
- [Muskegon Regional Math Science Center STEM Symposium](https://westmichiganafs.com/muskegon-regional-math-science-center-stem-symposium/) - We are pleased to have had Jay Morrison, Jeff Cook and Dan Arends demonstrate the Foundry in a Box to high school students during the Muskegon Regional Math Science Center STEM Symposium last Tuesday at Holiday Inn, located in downtown Muskegon.
- [Sept 2015 Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/sept-2015-chapter-meeting/) - The September 2015 chapter meeting was held at the USS Silversides Museum. The speaker for this event was Mark Fazakerley of Eagle Alloy. Mark is Co-Founder of Eagle Alloy, Co Owner of Eagle Group, U.S. Naval Reserve active service 1969-70; Current Board Chair of the U.S.S. Silversides Submarine Museum. Other current community service activity, Trinity
- [TÜV Rheinland is hosting an Open House/Safety Day](https://westmichiganafs.com/tuv-rheinland-is-hosting-an-open-housesafety-day/) - We would like to encourage all to attend TÜV Rheinland's open house / safety day at their Caledonia, MI on October 9, 2015. You can find additional information on TÜV Rheinland's event webpage.
- [Congrats to Eagle Alloy - 2015 Metalcaster of the Year](https://westmichiganafs.com/congrats-to-eagle-alloy-2015-metalcaster-of-the-year/) - We want to congratulate Eagle Alloy for being named 2015 Metalcaster of the Year. They were chosen for being their multifaceted approach to corporate responsibility includes improved employee health care, waste limitations and community engagement. The award was giving by Modern Casting magazine. Eagle Alloy is located in Muskegon, Mi. https://youtu.be/hjQHwv-bf_Y

## Pages

- [Golf Outing](https://westmichiganafs.com/golf-outing/) - 84th Annual AFS Western Michigan Golf Outing / Picnic will be held on August 5th, 2023 at Chase Hammond Golf Course in Muskegon.
- [Homepage](https://westmichiganafs.com/homepage/) - Western Michigan Chapter of AFS 87th Annual Golf Outing Once again it is time for the Western Michigan Chapter of the American Foundry Society Annual Golf Outing at Chase Hammond Golf Course! As always, this is our chapter’s primary fundraiser. Funds generated at this outing and other chapter events are earmarked for the funding of educational assistance for students in foundry and metal casting related disciplines. Last
- [Scholarship Applications](https://westmichiganafs.com/scholarship-applications/) - The West Michigan AFS (American Foundry Society) is proud to support students in the West Michigan area by providing varies scholarships.
- [About Us](https://westmichiganafs.com/about-us/) - Our membership includes metal casters, metal suppliers, foundry material suppliers, industry consultants and vendors throughout the West Michigan area.
- [Foundry In a Box](https://westmichiganafs.com/foundry-in-a-box/) - To help bring the metal casting experience to young people, the American Foundry Society (AFS) West Michigan Chapter (WMC) presents an educational, hands-on activity called “Foundry in a Box.” Foundry in a Box is just what it sounds like. All the essential elements of a working foundry (metal, sand, melting pot, patterns, molds, safety and
- [GH Central High School Foundry In a Box - May 2017](https://westmichiganafs.com/gh-central-high-school-foundry-in-a-box-may-2017/) - We made a lot of castings and had a great time talking to the students at Grand Haven Central High School. Some students got to pack sand three times! Frisbee’s were given out and we brought the students donuts and juice. We had the opportunity to talk careers with these students and are looking forward
- [Resources](https://westmichiganafs.com/resources/) - West Michigan AFS has compiled a list of resource websites for the metal casting, metal suppliers and foundries.
- [Join West Michigan AFS](https://westmichiganafs.com/join-wmiafs/) - Thank you for your interest in joining the West Michigan AFS. Fill out the form below and we will get back to you shortly.
- [News](https://westmichiganafs.com/news/)

## Events

- [June 16-18, 2026 - AFS Cupola Committee Workshop](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/june-16-18-2026-afs-cupola-committee-workshop/) - The AFS Cupola Committee is hosting a workshop June 16–18 for foundry members. This two-day event will include a tour of the U.S. Pipe facility in Lynchburg, VA. If you have individuals in your foundry who are looking to gain knowledge, meet industry professionals, and participate in a workshop that will benefit both them and
- [March 10, 2026 - March AFS Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/march-10-2026-march-afs-chapter-meeting/) - The tour will be MTI Ravenna Ductile Iron from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. PPE requirements and all the details are in the link below. The dinner meeting will be at Fricano’s Muskegon Lake. Social Hour starts at 5:15, with dinner to follow and our speaker at 7:00. Our speaker is Bill Lievense of Capitol Group
- [January 13, 2026 - West Michigan AFS Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/january-13-2026-west-michigan-afs-meeting/) - Our next AFS Chapter meeting is coming up in two weeks. We’ll be back at Bella Maria’s in Norton Shores for Top Management Night on Tuesday, January 13. Jay Morrison will moderate a panel of local business leaders to discuss current business topics. Please click the link below for all the details, and be sure
- [December 9, 2025 - Social Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/december-9-2025-social-night/) - Our next chapter meeting is a social night. We will be meeting at Golf 616 in Comstock Park for food, fellowship, and indoor golf! Please follow the link below for all the information, directions, and to sign up. Please sign up early so we have time to plan! It will be organized as a scramble
- [November 11th  - West Michigan AFS Meeting | Future of Foundries](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/november-11-west-michigan-afs-meeting/) - Speaker/Topic: Chauncy Williams - MEERA A K-12 program focused on bridging the skills gap in manufacturing through hands-on, industry-relevant education. Tour: MEERA Advanced Manufacturing Lab at Hackley Middle School @ 4:30pm. (180 E Laketon Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442) Location: Bella Maria’s Ristorante @ 6pm. (513 W Pontaluna Rd, Norton Shores, MI 49444)
- [May 12, 2026 - West Michigan AFS Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/may-12-2026-west-michigan-afs-meeting/) - TBD.
- [September 9, 2025 - Western Michigan AFS Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/september-9-2025-western-michigan-afs-chapter-meeting/) - The first AFS meeting of the season is coming up. We will meet at a new venue for us, the Mitten Brewing Company, 527 Leonard St. NW in Grand Rapids at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 9. Please follow the link below for all the details. Hope to see you all there! More information about
- [April 22, 2025 - Catered Dinner Nugent Sand | Tour Nugent Sand](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/april-15-2025-catered-dinner-nugent-sand-tour-nugent-sand/) - The last AFS meeting of the season is coming up in just over two weeks. We will meet at Nugent Sand, 4912 Russell Rd, Muskegon, MI at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, April 22. Please wear safety glasses, work boots, and long pants. The majority of the tour will be outside, so be sure to dress
- [86th Annual Golf Outing](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/86th-annual-golf-outing/) - What: Western Michigan Chapter of AFS 86th Annual Golf Outing Where: Chase Hammond Golf Course When: August 2, 2025, Shotgun Start: 7:30 AM What Else: Steak Dinner, Prizes, Fellowship, Fun More information about the AFS West Michigan Golf Outing can be found on our Golf Outing/Picnic page.
- [March 11, 2025 - Automation Night | Tour Cadillac Casting Inc.](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/march-11-2025-automation-night-tour-cadillac-casting-inc/) - The March AFS meeting will be held in Cadillac, MI on March 11th, 2025. We will start with a tour of Cadillac Castings, Inc. at 5:00 PM. Cadillac Castings is a full-service ductile iron foundry with over 400 employees that has been servicing their customers since 1922. Please arrive to the front entrance by 4:45PM
- [Social Night | January 14, 2025](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/social-night-january-14-2025/) - We’ll meet at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Rad Dad's Taco Bar in Muskegon. There will be no registration needed, as there is no group dinner and no presentation. Cash food and cash bar. Just come out to Rad Dad’s and join us for a night out! Hope to see you there.
- [January 14, 2025 - Social Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/january-14-2024-social-night/)
- [December 10, 2024 - Top Management Night | Tour Cascade Die Cast Group](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/december-10-2024-top-management-night-tour-cascade-die-cast-group/)
- [October 8, 2024 - Politics Night | Tour Eagle Alloy](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/october-8-2024-politics-night-tour-eagle-alloy/)
- [September 10, 2024 - Legends of the Industry | Tour Beacon Recycling](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/september-10-2024-legends-of-the-industry-tour-beacon-recycling/) - Our first AFS Chapter Meeting of the season is only a few weeks away. Prior to the usual happy hour and dinner meeting, there will be a tour of Beacon Recycling including their newly installed shredder. The program for the dinner meeting will be Legends of the Industry. All the details and registration are at
- [April 16, 2024 – 3rd Annual Comedy Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/april-16-2024-3rd-annual-comedy-night/) - Our final AFS chapter meeting of the season is coming up on Tuesday, April 16, back at our regular location Bella Maria’s. After a great buffet dinner we’ll be treated to comedian and ventriloquist Barbara Jean. There will be a raffle and 50/50 drawing also. For more information and to register for this event, please
- [85th Annual Golf Outing](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/85th-annual-golf-outing/) - What: Western Michigan Chapter of AFS 85th Annual Golf Outing Where: Chase Hammond Golf Course When: August 3, 2024, Shotgun Start: 7:30 AM What Else: Steak Dinner, Prizes, Fellowship, Fun More information about the AFS West Michigan Golf Outing can be found on our Golf Outing/Picnic page.
- [March 12, 2024 – AFS Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/march-12-2024-afs-chapter-meeting/) - This month we're meeting at Muskegon Community College Sturrus Technology Campus for a tour of the foundry and fab lab. This is a great resource for kids and adults in the Muskegon area to learn skills used in the manufacturing industry. Following the tour we will meet at Sociobowl, 441 W. Western Ave. for happy hour and
- [February 13, 2024 – AFS Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/february-13-2024-afs-chapter-meeting/) - For more information, visit our EventBrite page.
- [December 12, 2023 – Top Management Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/december-12-2023-top-management-night/)
- [November 7, 2023 – AFS Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/november-7-2023-afs-chapter-meeting/)
- [October 2023 AFS Chapter Meeting - Past Presidents' Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/october-20023-afs-chapter-meeting-past-presidents-night/) - We are honored to have the following three men that were heavily involved both in the West Michigan foundry industry and our West Michigan Chapter during their careers. Speakers will be the following: Rob Killips - Great Lakes Castings Mike Johns - Betz Industries - Chapter President 1997-98 Reg Crowe - Sand Mold Systems -
- [September 12, 2023 - AFS Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/september-12-2023-afs-chapter-meeting/) - Meeting will be held at Bella Maria's Event Center. More information regarding this event can be found on the EventBrite page.
- [84th Annual Golf Outing](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/84th-annual-golf-outing/) - 84th Annual AFS WMC Golf Outing / Picnic will be held on August 5th, 2023 at: CHASE HAMMOND GOLF CLUB 2454 Putnam Rd, Muskegon, MI More information about the AFS West Michigan Golf Outing can be found on our Golf Outing/Picnic page.
- [February 15th 2023 - Teachers Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/february-15th-2023-teachers-night/) - The meeting will be held at the normal venue, Bella Maria’s in Norton Shores, MI, social hour begins at 6pm. This will be Teacher Appreciation Night along with dinner and a speaker. Register Here
- [December 13th 2022 - Top Management Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/december-13th-2022-top-management-night/) - We are honored to have the following 4 men speak that were heavily involved both in the West Michigan foundry industry and our West Michigan Chapter during their outstanding careers. Speakers will be the following Wayne Jarvis – Eagle Alloy - AFS West Michigan past president 1990-1991 Steve Bolhuis – Beacon Recycling - AFS West Michigan past
- [November 9th 2022 - Second Annual Comedy Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/november-9th-2022-second-annual-comedy-night/) - We’re hosting a new event, and we’d love to see you there. Join us for November AFS Chapter Meeting - Comedy Night, November 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM. Register soon because space is limited. We hope you’re able to join us!
- [April 11th 2023](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/april-11th-2023/)
- [March 14th 2023 - Student Night (MCC)](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/march-14th-2023-student-night-mcc/)
- [January 10th 2023 - Local Plant Tour](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/january-10th-2023-local-plant-tour/) - More information coming soon.
- [October 11th 2022 - Past Presidents Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/october-11th-2022-past-presidents-night/) - Tudor Dixon and Jon Bumstead will be our guest for this event.
- [September 13, 2022 - Supplier Summit Roundtable](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/supplier-summit-roundtable/) - Scrap Sand/Additives Freight Foundry Supplies
- [83rd Annual Golf Outing](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/83rd-annual-golf-outing/) - 83rd Annual AFS WMC Golf Outing / Picnic will be held on Aug. 6, 2022 at: CHASE HAMMOND GOLF CLUB 2454 Putnam Rd, Muskegon, MI More information about the AFS West Michigan Golf Outing can be found on our Golf Outing/Picnic page.
- [December 2021 Teacher Appreciation Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/december-2021-teacher-appreciation-night/) - Since 1987, Mike has been active in the foundry industry. He has held several key leadership and business development positions over his career including Vice President – Industrial Sales at Covia, and most recently, CEO for KB Foundry Services, where he will continue to serve as a board member with their organization. Mike is the
- [November 2021 - Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/november-2021-chapter-meeting/) - Cindy Larsen is President and CEO of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce. She oversees an advocacy and community development organization with over 1,250 members. The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber has won numerous state and national awards for overall programing and communications. Cindy has served on a number of regional and national boards and councils. She
- [April 2022 Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/april-2022-chapter-meeting/)
- [March 2022 Student Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/march-2022-student-night/)
- [February 2022 Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/february-2022-chapter-meeting/)
- [January 2022 Top Management Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/january-2022-top-management-night/)
- [September 2021 Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/september-2021-chapter-meeting/)
- [October 2021 Past Presidents’ Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/october-2021-past-presidents-night/)
- [September 2020 AFS Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/september-2020-afs-chapter-meeting/) - Our speaker for the first meeting of the season will be State Senator Jon Bumstead. About this Event Sen. Jon Bumstead a lifelong resident of the 34th Senate District. He was born in Fremont and is a graduate of Newaygo High School and the Newaygo County Career Tech Educational Center Building Trades Program. He began
- [Annual AFS Student Night - March 10, 2020](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/annual-afs-student-night-march-10-2020/) - The theme of our March meeting is education. Prior to the meeting we will have tours of local manufacturing facilities, and a tour of the brand new Muskegon Community College Sturrus Technology Center. The meeting will include a presentation of opportunities in the metal casting industry as well as available scholarships and stipends. Most of
- [February 2020 AFS Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/february-2020-afs-chapter-meeting/) - Nitriding and the Heat Treatment of Firearms About this Event Our Speaker will be Vasko Popovski. Vasko is Director of Sales and Marketing for Advanced Heat Treat Corp. of Waterloo, IA. He has over 25 years of experience in Metalcasting, heat treatment, metallurgy and engineering. Vasko received a Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering
- [Muskegon Lakeshore Museum Center Friday Family Fun Night: Foundries Friday 11/22/2019](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/muskegon-lakeshore-museum-center-friday-family-fun-night-foundries-friday-11-22-2019/) - What: Friday Family Fun Night: Foundries Where: Lakeshore Museum Center 430 W. Clay Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440 When: Friday November 22, 2019 5:30PM to 7:30PM More Information: https://lakeshoremuseum.org/events/friday-family-fun-night-foundries/?utm_source=Parents&utm_campaign=394c7a20e9-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_10_29_06_05&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c931b74cbd-394c7a20e9-179181533 Good opportunity to bring your family and friends to learn about the metal casting industry that is a huge part of West Michigan! We are also
- [November AFS Chapter Meeting – Nov. 12, 2019](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/november-afs-chapter-meeting-nov-12-2019/) - Our speaker for this evening's event will be State Senator Jon Bumstead. Growing up in Newaygo County, Jon Bumstead had a passion for the outdoors, not the classroom. Senator Jon Bumstead did not follow what many would consider to be a ‘typical’ career path. During high school, Senator Bumstead enrolled in Newaygo County’s Career Tech
- [October AFS Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/october-afs-chapter-meeting/) - Opportunities and Challenges for Castings in 2020 About this Event Raymond Monroe, Executive Vice President of the Steel Founders' Society of America will be our speaker. Ray has had a lot of fun, fooling around with steel castings for forty years. For the first ten years he did technical stuff, research at Southern Research Institute
- [September AFS Chapter Meeting - Sept. 10, 2019](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/september-afs-chapter-meeting-sept-10-2019/) - We kick off the 2019-2020 season with an overview of various regulatory changes that have been implemented or are being proposed at the federal and state level. Topics will include the following: RCRA Generator Improvement Rule • Repeal of Once-In-Always-In policy • Aerosol Cans being added to federal Universal Waste list • Revisions to New
- [Student Night - Mar. 12, 2019](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/student-night-mar-12-2019/) - The theme of our March meeting is education. Prior to the meeting we will have tours of local manufacutring facilities, and a tour of the brand new Muskegon Community College Sturrus Technology Center. The meeting will include a presentation of opportunities in the metal casting industry as well as available scholarships and stipends. Most of
- [EJ History in Boyne City presented by Tom Teske – Feb. 7, 2019](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/east-jordan-ironworks-history-2019/) - The keynote speaker for the evening will be Tom Teske. Tom is a graduate of Kalamazoo College. He joined East Jordan a year after graduating from Kalamazoo College. He started in Sales in the Chicago Branch Office in 1976. He and his family have resided in East Jordan for over 30 years. He has held
- [Top Management Night - Jan. 8, 2019](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/top-management-nigh-2019/) - Location: The Lake House 730 Terrace Point Dr. Muskegon, MI 49440 Social Hour: 6:00-6:45 Dinner: 6:45-7:30 Presentation:7:30-7:45 Keynote Speaker: Matt Kooiman will be presenting on behalf of Congressman Bill Huizenga. Matt will be updating the West Michigan Chapter on critical policies that will impact the west Michigan foundry industry. Matt graduated from Grand Valley State
- [Teacher Appreciation Night - Dec. 11, 2018](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/teacher-appreciation-night-2018/) - December 11th Teachers Appreciation Night Social Hour-6:00-6:45 Dinner-6:45-7:30 Presentation-7:30-7:45 Location: Fricanos 1050 W. Western Ave Muskegon, MI 49441 Tonight will focus on saying thanks to the teachers and introducing the Foundry in a Box to any that have not had the opportunity to use it. It will also focus on the new foundry that Muskegon
- [Local Foundry Tour - Nov. 13, 2018](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/local-foundry-tour-2018/) - Prior to the evening dinner meeting there will be tours of Busche Aluminum Technologies, 14638 Apple Dr, Fruitport, MI 49415 from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. If interested in the foundry tour, RSVP to Eric Gildner at egildner@cadillaccasting.com so we can get an accurate head count. The presenter for the evening is Akshat Thirani. He is
- [Past Presidents' Night - Oct. 9, 2018](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/past-presidents-night-2018/) - Past Presidents' Night will be held on Oct. 9, 2018 at: BELLA MARIA'S (Oakridge Golf Course) 513 W Pontaluna Rd, Norton Shores, MI Social: 6:15-6:45 Dinner:6:45-7:30 Presentation:7:30-8:00 Presenter: Clarence Trowbridge Vice President & Workforce Development Clarence Trowbridge joined AFS as the Vice President of Education and Workforce Development in 2018. Trowbridge brings 30 years of
- [Foundry Improvement Techniques - Sept. 11, 2018](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/foundry-improvement-techniques-2018/) - Keynote Speaker-Lyle K. Herberling Executive Director of Iron Casting Research Institute, Inc. Graduate of Lehigh University with a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering and an M.B.A. from Tiffin University. He worked extensively in the foundry industry before joining the ICRI staff in 2014 as Assistant Director. Lyle is also a Certified Quality Engineer. His areas of
- [80th Annual AFS WMC Golf Outing / Picnic - Aug. 3, 2019](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/80th-annual-afs-wmc-golf-outing-picnic-aug-3-2019/) - 80th Annual AFS WMC Golf Outing / Picnic will be held on Aug. 3, 2019 at: CHASE HAMMOND GOLF CLUB 2454 Putnam Rd, Muskegon, MI
- [New Technology in the Foundry - Apr. 9, 2019](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/new-technology-in-the-foundry-apr-9-2019/) - New Technology in the Foundry will be held on Apr. 9, 2019 at: FOUNDERS BREWING COMPANY 235 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI
- [79th Annual AFS Western Michigan Golf Outing / Picnic](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/79th-annual-afs-western-michigan-golf-outing-picnic/) - We are excited to be hosting our 79th annual golf outing this year at Chase Hammond Golf Course. Each year we are able to socialize with some great members, have a good time and raise money for some great causes, most importantly student stipends. More information and to sign up: Golf Outing and Cornhole Tournament.
- [April 10th 2018](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/april-10th-2018/) - April’s meeting will be our last meeting of the year. The meeting will be held at the Cadillac Grill in Cadillac. The main event of the evening will be our annual Euchre tournament. This will be a great opportunity to get to know other members in our chapter. Plan on coming out, you will have
- [February 13th 2018](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/february-13th-2018/) - Social Hour: 6:00-6:30 pm Dinner: 6:30 - 7:00 pm Presentation following dinner Keynote Speaker: Andrew P. Storey, Ph.D. Field Sales Specialist-Materials Analysis Topic: Glow discharge spectroscopy allows for the accurate determination of all elements in an as-cast sample with a single instrument. This talk will discuss the benefits of this approach and the fundamentals of
- [March 13th 2018](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/march-13th-2018/) - ANNUAL STUDENT NIGHT Location: Muskegon Community College Sturrus Technology Center | 388 W. Clay | Muskegon, MI 49441 Time:5:00PM Start Sponsorship: ASK Chemicals
- [December 12th 2017 - Top Management Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/december-12th-2017/) - The keynote speaker will be Erin Kuhn. She is the Executive Director for the West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission. As Executive Director she is responsible for the management and direction of all Commission programs and operations. She is the liaison to the federal, state, and local governments and the general public. The mission of
- [November 7th 2017](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/november-7th-2017/) - The keynote speaker will be Shelly Dutler. She currently holds the position of Director of Education for National AFS and she will be presenting on opportunities for careers in the foundry industry and how local chapters can team up with schools in order to help grow the upcoming workforce.
- [October 10th 2017](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/october-10th-2017/) - Jeff is a Solution Provider and has been with Humtown since 2015. He has been a part of the foundry industry since 1983, specializing in core making since 1983 (Chem-Cast). Jeff is currently a member of the AFS 4K and Additive manufacturing AdHoc committees, and is also a Director in the Central Indiana AFS Chapter.
- [Governmental Affairs](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/september-12th-2017/) - The Governmental Affairs meeting will be held on September 12, 2017. Our guest speaker will be Richard Jefferson, the AFS Vice of Marketing and Communications. He will be speaking on "An update on current legislation pertaining to the foundry industry and its suppliers regarding any new regulations or changes that may be announced for the
- [January 9th 2018](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/january-9th-2018/) - More information coming soon.
- [78th Annual AFS Western Michigan Golf Outing](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/78th-annual-afs-western-michigan-golf-outing/) - 78th Annual AFS Western Michigan Golf Outing / Picnic will be held on Aug. 5th, 2017 at Chase Hammond Golf Course in Muskegon. We are excited to be hosting our 78th annual golf outing this year at Chase Hammond Golf Course. Each year we are able to socialize with some great members, have a good
- [Euchre Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/april-11-2017-euchre-night/) - April’s meeting will be our last meeting of the year. The meeting will be held at the Cadillac Grill in Cadillac. The main event of the evening will be our annual Euchre tournament. This will be a great opportunity to get to know other members in our chapter. Plan on coming out, you will have
- [Student Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/march-14-2017-student-night/) - The theme of our March meeting is education. Prior to the meeting we will have tours of local manufacturing facilities, and a tour of Muskegon Community College to view the Applied Technology Program. The meeting will include a presentation of opportunities in the metal casting industry as well as available scholarships and stipends. Most of
- [Future of Foundry Industry](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/feb-14-2017-future-of-foundry-industry/) - Raymond W. Monroe rejoined the Steel Founders' Society of America as Executive Vice President on April 1, 1988. Prior to this, for a year he worked for Saturn Corporation, a General Motors subsidiary, in the lost foam casting area. Raymond also was the Research Director of SFSA for five years before leaving to join Saturn Corporation. Other past experience
- [January AFS Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/january-10-2017-local-plant-tour/) - Thomas R. Giffin is a Compliance Specialist at August Mack Environmental, Inc. in the Indianapolis, Indiana office. He offers industry experience in OSHA compliance including safety auditing, program development, training, and ergonomic assessment, as well as environmental compliance assistance such as SARA 312 (Tier II) reporting. Thomas is a Certified MODAPTS (Modular Arrangements of Predetermined
- [Top Management Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/december-13-2016-top-management-night/) - December's speaker will be Kirk Keithly, General Manager of ExOne Midwest. The ExOne Company (ExOne) was founded in 2005 as a spin-off of Extrude Hone Corporation, a global supplier and developer of precision nontraditional machining processes and automated systems for more than 50 years. Three-dimensional printing emerged as the core technology for The ExOne Company,
- [Past Presidents Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/october-11-2016-past-presidents-night/) - October's meeting will be a panel of local foundry leaders discussing issues they face running a foundry business in our area. A variety of topics ranging from safety, regulation, business level, recruiting talent, health insurance, etc. will be discussed. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the discussion. Be sure
- [Teachers Appreciation Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/november-8-2016-teachers-appreciation-night/) - This year's Teachers Appreciation Night will be held at Fricano's Place in Muskegon on November 8. More information coming soon.
- [Governmental Affairs](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/september-13-2016-governmental-affairs/) - This years Governmental Affairs event will be held at the USS Silversides Museum. More information coming soon.
- [77th Annual AFS Western Michigan Golf Outing](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/77th-annual-afs-western-michigan-golf-outing/) - 77th Annual AFS Western Michigan Golf Outing will be held at Chase Hammond Golf Club in Muskegon, Mi. We are excited to be hosting our 77th annual golf outing this year at Chase Hammond Golf Course. Each year we are able to socialize with some great members, have a good time and raise money for
- [April 2016 Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/april-2016-chapter-meeting/) - April’s meeting will be our last meeting of the year. The meeting will be held at the Cadillac Grill in Cadillac. The main event of the evening will be our annual Euchre tournament. This will be a great opportunity to get to know other members in our chapter. Plan on coming out, you will have
- [March 2016 Student Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/march-2016-student-night/) - The theme of our March meeting is education. Prior to the meeting we will have tours of local manufacturing facilities, and a tour of Muskegon Community College to view the Applied Technology Program. The meeting will include a presentation of opportunities in the metal casting industry as well as available scholarships and stipends. Most of
- [Febuary 2016 Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/feb-2016-chapter-meeting/) - With the pending retirement of AFS CEO Jerry Call after 12 years of leadership, AFS has taken the opportunity to implement many changes in order to position the Association to meet the challenges of the future and prepare for new leadership. AFS President Bruce Dienst will provide a comprehensive update on the changes that have
- [West Michigan AFS Annual Golf Outing](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/west-michigan-afs-annual-golf-outing/) - We are excited to be hosting our 76th annual golf outing this year at Chase Hammond Golf Course. Each year we are able to socialize with some great members, have a good time and raise money for some great causes. 2015 AFS Golf Registration 2015 Package Details AFS_Sponsorship 2015-2016 v2 We do hope to see
- [January 2016 AFS Chapter Meeting](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/jan-2016-chapter-meeting/) - Foundries are one of the most energy intensive industries in the country. Learn about Consumers Energy’s Industrial Energy Management Program and how it can help you identify and save energy at your facility. Hear about typical energy efficiency measures for foundries and learn how to reduce energy costs and define savings metrics to continuously improve
- [Dec 2015 Top Management Night - Speaker Stephanie Salmon](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/dec-2015-top-management-night-speaker-stephanie-salmon/) - Washington Outlook: Key Issues Facing the Metalcasting Industry US metalcasters are facing a wave of new regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and National Labor Relations Board. Hear about the key legislative and regulatory issues that AFS has been actively engaged in 2015 and what the industry can expect
- [The Past, Present, and Future of Foundry Sand Reclamation](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/the-past-present-and-future-of-foundry-sand-reclamation/) - presented by Glen Greta, Foundry Consultant Glen started in the foundry industry in 1961 as a foundry co-op student with Deere and Company, Moline, Illinois, while attending Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanics Arts, Ames, Iowa. He has performed every job in a foundry (core maker, molder, iron pourer, cupola tender, electric furnace operator,
- [Octber 2015 - Past President's Night](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/octber-2015-past-presidents-night/) - “Casting Defect Discussion; Cost, Identification & Reduction” Kevin Fleischmann, AFS and the Institute Schaumburg, IL Kevin holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue University, and is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of all Institute courses, as well as instruction. Additionally, his activities include collaboration with other industry groups; he is an instructor
- [Sept 2015 Chapter Meeting - Speaker Mark Fazakerley](https://westmichiganafs.com/event/sept-2015-chapter-meeting-speaker-mark-fazakerley/) - September's speaker will be Mark Fazakerley of Eagle Alloy. Mark is Co-Founder of Eagle Alloy, Co Owner of Eagle Group, U.S. Naval Reserve active service 1969-70; Current Board Chair of the U.S.S. Silversides Submarine Museum. Other current community service activity, Trinity Health Regional Board, Mercy Hospital Board; Muskegon Osteopathic Board. Mark will present a brief

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