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2015 Exhibitors

Posted onAuthorSteve Scranton

To continue to show our appreciation to our Exhibitors that provide product and support for our society please visit them during the Exhibitor Reception Monday and Tuesday evening. Review the exhibitor websites before the Symposium so you can best be prepared with comments, questions and constructive concerns. Visit the following Exhibitors: Arnold Grouppe Chemglass Life Sciences Friedrich & Dimmock, Inc. G.M. Associates Litton Engineering Pedco-Hill, Inc. SeaCube Co. Technical Glass Products V.M. Glass Co. Wale Apparatus Co. Wilt Industeries, Inc.

2015 Allan Brown Seminar

Posted onAuthorSteve Scranton

Allan B Brown Glassblowing Seminars—Milwaukee WI 2015. If you are not enrolled in this year’s program, I would like to invite you to join us in Milwaukee Wisconsin July, 13th-17st. The Allan B. Brown seminars, which consist of two separate full day programs, which are open to all ASGS Regular, Retired, Lifetime, and International members who are registered for the 2015 Symposium. For your learning experience, all seminars will include all supplies needed to complete the project, you are required to bring your own glassblowing glasses and blow hose. As you know, The Allan B Brown Seminars would not be possible each year without the talent of its instructors. I just want to say thank you for your time and effort given so freely to help each year. It is greatly appreciated! Also, please welcome on board the newest instructors to the Allan Brown Seminars, Philip Legge and Mike Gnann. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Seminar One- July 13th 2015 Monday, 8-5pm Instructors:   Jack and Neal Korfhage, Philip Legge, Mike Gnann, and Kevin Teaford Lathe Project, Day 1-High capacity bubbler with a check valve. This piece can be challenging since the center check valve is floating. Items covered will be how to prep materials that are needed for the assembly and the steps to make the apparatus to completion. Bench Project, Day 1-Straus Flask. During the class, we will be taking a round bottom flash and adding a 0-4 hi vac valve to the flask to create a Straus flask. You will be working with a blind seal (slanted seal), and a loop seal. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Seminar Two-July 14th 2015 Tuesday, 8-5pm Instructors:   Jack and Neal Korfhage, Philip Legge, Mike Gnann, and Kevin Teaford Lathe Project, Day 2-We will be mainly working on lathe techniques. We will be tooling flanges, cracking heavy wall tubing and doing large no blow seals on heavy walled tubing. Bench Project, Day 2– During this seminar, we will be building a multi-seal vessel which will incorporate ring seals, a loop seal, side ring seals, adding supports, and jacketed bends. We will also be talking about different types of flames and when/why we use them, and when certain flames are not appropriate. The continuing goal of the Allan B. Brown Glassblowing Seminars is to provide a means to obtain hands on training in different types of scientific glassware for a nominal fee. The experience that is gained by working through problems alongside some of the most qualified glassblowers in the industry is invaluable. Looking forward to see you there. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Teaford, Chair

ASGS Awards

The American Scientific Glassblowers Society finds it an honor to recognize outstanding individuals who are active in supporting the Society’s mission of education, demonstration, and outreach through their involvement and service at the national and local levels. Recognition is given through the following awards: National Awards J. Allen Alexander Award Named in honor of the founder of the ASGS, J. Allen Alexander. Presented each year for recognition of a member with outstanding contributions in furthering the aims and ideals of the ASGS. Recipients Helmut E. Drechsel Achievement Award Presented to a member for recognition of their tireless efforts in promoting and promulgating the ASGS and the field of Scientific Glassblowing. Recipients Memorial Award This award has been named to honor members on the Memorial Scroll of Honor which commemorates those deceased individuals whose contributions to the advancement of both the science and the art of glassblowing and the ASGS were of outstanding importance. The award is presented to a junior member who shows early interest in participating in ASGS activities. The purpose is to stimulate and encourage active and continued participation in the field of Scientific Glassblowing by outstanding Junior Members. The Award recipient will receive a spot in the Joseph S. Gregar Junior Member Workshop, an Award Certificate Plaque at the Awards Banquet, and up to $1500 of expense reimbursement to attend the ASGS Annual Symposium. The reimbursement covers up to $1500 for the following items: travel – plane or vehicle (mileage rate per IRS guidelines); lodging to attend the symposium (must be booked at the hotel where the symposium is hosted and does NOT cover additional days before or after); registration fees for the symposium and banquet (does not cover fees associated with additional seminars or workshops beyond the Junior Workshop); transportation fees to/from airport (taxi, Uber/Lyft or bus); and parking fees at the airport or hotel. All receipts must be submitted to the National Office, Awards Committee, and National Treasurer within 90 Days of the end of the symposium in order to be reimbursed. Recipients Section Awards Art Dolenga Award Presented by the Great Lakes Section. The Arthur Dolenga Award is given by the Great Lakes Section of the ASGS for administrative, technical, or fraternal contributions worthy of society recognition. Many contributors are deserving of recognition that might go uncelebrated by our fellows and numerous candidates abound at the highest levels. This is intended to be offered for recognition on virtually any level and doesn’t require that you even be a member. There is that especially important “fraternal” component which in great measure dictates the glue that binds the ASGS together and is inherent in partnership with most of whatever we do. Main requirement: Integrity. Recipients Dana Sampson  This award is presented each year by the Southeastern Section of the ASGS for the best Lamp Shop Hint published during the year in the ASGS’s quarterly journal, FUSION. Recipients Delaware Valley The Delaware Valley Section of the ASGS sponsors a Junior Member’s attendance at the National Symposium. Junior Read More …

Exhibitor Section

For current meeting information please see the home page calendar. Upcoming Meeting – June 2018 during the Symposium at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs Introduction The Exhibitor Group Section is comprised of companies that have been supporting the Scientific Glassblowing industry in the United States and other countries.  We hold a meeting once per year at the Annual ASGS Symposium site to discuss our annual award to an ASGS Junior or Student member and the annual Symposium Exhibition. The Exhibitor Group Section is now coordinating nearly all aspects and activities of the Exhibition portion of the Symposium.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Exhibitors Section or exhibiting at a Symposium, please contact our current Exhibitor Group Section Director, Dennis Wargo at the below email or contact the National Office. ASGS Exhibitor Group Section Junior/Student Member Sponsorship For: The American Scientific Glassblowers Society, Annual Symposium. The Exhibitor Group Section of the ASGS is proud to offer an award to assist a Junior/Student Member who is pursuing a career in scientific glassblowing to attend the National Symposium. The recipient will be reimbursed for travel, lodging, and registration expenses associated with the National Symposium up to $1000. Eligibility: You must be a Junior, or Student member in good standing of the American Scientific Glassblowers Society, as of the deadline. The recipient must have gained a majority of their income through the field of scientific glassblowing for a period of 1 year prior to application (must include proof of employment and percentage of income), or be a student in an accredited program for Scientific Glassblowing working toward a degree in Scientific Glassblowing (documentation required). The recipient must agree to submit a travel expense report, including all receipts for goods and services rendered. The recipient must attend the National Symposium, all Junior Member Workshops and the Awards Banquet. The recipient will attend the Exhibitor Group meeting, for the purpose of introduction. Applicant must submit a resume to the Sponsorship Committee Chair listed within, no later than March 15th. On or before March 30th the Sponsorship Committee will choose the recipient. Agreement that the recipient will notify the Sponsorship Committee of intent to attend the Symposium no later than April 15th, at which time an alternate will be selected if necessary. Applicant must not have been a prior recipient of this award or currently a recipient of any other sponsorship. Application for the award cannot be made if funds or sponsorship is available through employment. How to increase your chances of winning: Attend section meetings, become an officer of your section, chair a committee, volunteer time at symposiums, PREPARE A GREAT RESUME!!. Sponsorship Committee Chair:  Send resume to Bonnie A. Clark at bacnjdw@aol.com   Our Officers: Director: Dennis Wargo                      Email Alternate Director: Chair:  Vice Chair: Secretary: Scott Camp Treasurer: Dave Surdam   ***Reminder:  You can click on the advertisers banner at the bottom of our pages and go directly to the advertiser’s website!  Please support these vendors that are advertising in all 4 issues Read More …

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