WAIโs Ohio Valley Chapter once again proved that education and golf make a good mix. On Aug. 24, 70 attendees participated in a busy day that began with a round of golf, followed by a triple-decker educational program followed by much camaraderie and networking at the awards ceremony, including an official announcement that led to a standing ovation. Chapter President Tom Maxwell told the record-size audience that a scholarship program will be launched in January 2024: the Ohio Valley Chapter will offer up to two awards in the inaugural year. The audienceโs response made it clear that they were thrilled with the new program.
โIt was one of those moments that every single person who was there will long remember and be proud of,โ Maxwell said later. โIt makes the chapter experience that much better when you can pitch in and make a direct difference.โ
Maxwell credited the Chapterโs board of directors for the growing popularity of the event, which combines education and golf. This yearโs educational program was well received. It began with Rick Bray, a WAFIOS Machinery Corp. application and service technician, whose presentation was โButt welding and annealing correctly.โ The second session, presented by Tamara Girard and Miranda Garritano, environmental specialists from Ohio EPA, was โResources to help you reduce waste, save money, and achieve compliance.โ The final one, by Greg Viland, business development engineer, and Jeff Terrell, head of training, both from Sikora International, was โUsing X-Ray technology and eccentricity devices to measure the wall thickness on a jacketed wire and cables.โ
The Ohio Valley scholarship program
The WAI Ohio Valley Chapter established its scholarship programโto be administered by The Wire Foundationโto improve educational opportunities for academically qualified high school seniors or college students who are children, grandchildren or dependents of members.
The Chapter made this commitment to reinforce the value of higher education in todayโs society and to provide members with an opportunity to benefit from their membership in WAI and the Chapter.
Up to two scholarships will be awarded for use in defraying the cost of the award winnersโ freshman or subsequent year of college. Scholarships will be awarded up to $1,500 per recipient with preference as (1) two-year accredited technical school or associates program enrollee and/or one (1) accredited four-year college or university enrollee. Requirements follow.
โข The student must either be a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year technical school, college or university.
โข The student must be the child, grandchild or dependent of a WAI Ohio Valley Chapter member in good standing as of the date of application.
โข Current WAI Ohio Valley Chapter Scholarship Committee Members whose children/grandchildren/dependents apply during the current year must recuse themselves from the voting process.
โข Any planned field of study is acceptable.
โข No financial information is required; however, special circumstances will be considered.
Contact: Corey Flynn, WAI manager of member services, tel. 203-453-2777 x 128,
cflynn@wirenet.org.
Want to become a chapter member?
Add a chapter membership to your existing WAI membership for only $15/year. Unlock additional networking and educational member benefits on the regional level. Contact WAIโs membership department at membership@wirenet.org or visit www.wirenet.org/members/chapter-network to learn more.
