The May 2015 Chapter meeting, hosted by Laminate Works is scheduled for May 21st beginning at 5:00 PM at Laminate Works, 1200 South 5th Street in Kansas City, KS. Program information will be updated when available. RSVP to Victoria McDermott or Jeff Lewman at Laminate Works. Deadline for reservations is May 18th.

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The March 2015 Chapter meeting, hosted by Pittsburg State University is scheduled for March 26th beginning at 5:30 PM at the Pittsburg State University Kansas Technology Center, 909 E. Ford in Pittsburg, KS. A program will be presented on the veneering process and internships. RSVP to Doug Hague at Pittsburg State University. Deadline for reservations is March 20th.

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The January 2015 Chapter meeting, hosted by Allen Millwork Co. is scheduled for January 15th beginning at 5:30 PM at the Doubletree Wichita Airport Executive Conference Center in Wichita, KS. Mike Worthy from Frank Paxton Lumber Co. will present an introduction to NHLA lumber scaling and grading. A copy of NHLA Rules For The Measurement & Inspection Of Hardwood & Cypress 2015 Edition will be provided for every manufacturing member firm in attendance. RSVP to Carol Dragoo at Allen Millwork Co. Deadline for reservations is January 12th.

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The Heart of America Chapter, AWI has published their calendar of events for 2015. View the calendar online or download a printable calendar.

Heart of America Chapter President Dustin Hecht announced at the November 2014 meeting that he was starting a new tradition for the Heart of America Chapter this year to help get members involved. It will be known as the “Presidents Award for Outstanding Chapter Member of the Year”. This year’s recipient is Charlie Zizumbo. Charlie recently retired from Salina Planing Mill. Charlie serves the Heart of America Chapter as Chairman of the Membership Committee. His work helped add 5 new members to the organization this past year. Charlie is also involved with many non-for-profit organizations including the Skills USA contest and continues to contribute to the woodworking community after his recent retirement. Thanks for all you do Charlie!

The November 2014 Chapter meeting, hosted by Woodwork Manufacturing is scheduled for November 20th beginning at 6:00 PM at the Hutchinson Town Club in Hutchinson, KS. Mark Reisch with VT Doors and Federated Insurance will be providing the program. RSVP to Lynn Stucky at Woodwork Manufacturing. Deadline for reservations is November 12th.

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The 2014 Chapter Golf Tournament hosted by RCS Millwork. is scheduled for Friday, September 19th beginning at 9:00am at the Shiloh Springs Golf Course in Platte City, MO. The cost including 18 holes of golf, cart and meal ticket is $65. RSVP by September
5th to Dustin Hecht at RCS Millwork.

Hole sponsorships are also available and include a sign at the tee box of the sponsored hole, 18 holes of golf for one, cart, and one lunch ticket for $200. Vendors interested in hole sponsorship and/or donating promotional gifts or cash for prizes, contact Dustin Hecht at RCS Millwork by September 5th.

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The July 2014 Chapter meeting, hosted by Salina Planing Mill is scheduled for July 17th beginning at 5:30pm at the Salina Ambassador. Chapter associate members will be presenting table top displays of their products. RSVP to Carole Wood or Charlie Zizumbo. Deadline for reservations is July 14th.

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The Heart of America Chapter, AWI has published a revised calendar of events for 2014. View the calendar online or download a printable calendar.