A Look Back on Recent Chapter Events

Arizona Chapter

On September 20, 2019, golfers gathered at the Legacy Golf Resort to support Child Crisis Arizona raising almost $5,000 in donations. In addition, Winners of Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive and Team Performance received generous prizes. A special thank you to Arthur Ruff and Sandy Ortega for their efforts in the planning and delivery and to the entire SSPC Arizona Chapter, who arrived at 5:30 AM and volunteered in temperatures over 100 degrees. The only thing more beautiful than the weather was the comradery.

Gulf Coast Chapter

Over 100 attendees gathered in Gonzales, Louisiana for the 2nd annual Industrial Painters Competition. Eight teams strived to win first place.  Apache Industrial earned the number one spot and bragging rights. Thank you to all of the sponsors including Bullard, who provided their Mobile Experience Center, hosted by Marie Haverstock. Congratulations to the Gulf Coast Chapter leadership, Richard Broussard, Joe Kanode, Justin Beitzel, and especially Matthew Reilly for his dedication and vision.

        

 

Midwest Chapter

More than 75 golfers participated in the Midwest Chapter outing on August 22, 2019 at the Silver Lake Country Club. Members enjoyed 50/50 raffle, games, and awards. SSPC Headquarters is grateful to Daniel Hendrick for the leadership and communication and to all of the sponsors, especially the dinner sponsors, US Minerals and Painters and Allied Trades, LMCI.

North Central Region Chapter

The 18th annual golf tournament took place on August 8, 2019 at the Crystal Lake Golf Club. Players enjoyed competition and networking. Over $1,000 in prizes were awarded. Appreciation goes to John Sierzega and the SSPC North Central Region Chapter Officers for hosting.

Northern California and Northern Nevada

Thank you to Kleen Blast for sponsoring the 2019 SSPC Golf Tournament at Hiddenbrooke Golf Club, Vallejo, CA on September 19, 2019. Golfers received FREE registration to the four-man scramble, prizes and dinner. Complimentary sign-ups due to the generous sponsorship by Kleen Blast, along with the revenue earned from Training and Certification. Kudos to Dan Zavesky for organizing this event and to all of the attendees, chairs, and volunteers.

India Chapter

A Technical Presentation on Corrosion Challenges transpired in Pune on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Thank you to the Activity Coordinator, Mr. S. Ravichandran, with Berger Paints India Limited in Kolkata- India.

Ontario Chapter

At Willow Valley Golf Course on Thursday September 12, 2019, golfers braved the rain to gather together for lunch at noon, golf at 1PM, and dinner at 5PM. Murray Heywood ensured a successful event with sponsorship from Darran Green Sandblasting, PPG, Sherwin-Williams Protective and Marine Coatings, Graco, CSL Silicones Inc., Duramax by Ecomaterials, and Bell & Mackenzie Co. Ltd.

Ecuador Chapter

Thirty young professional engineers listened to Gabriel Herrera explain the steps in coatings projects at the Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí in August 2019. Corrosion mitigation was also presented. SSPC Headquarters appreciates all of the free workshops that the chapter officers have provided to further the understanding and implementation of best practices in South America.