The roots of the Southwest Section go back to 1945 when eleven brick makers gathered at the University of Texas and organized the Ceramic Society of the Southwest. In 1951, this group was granted a charter by The American Ceramic Society as the Southwest Section. Its purpose is to promote all ceramic arts and sciences. Semi-annual meetings of two or three days include presentations of symposia, technical papers, suppliers’ exhibits, plant tours, a banquet, social program, golf outing, and companions’ program. Suppliers are invited to display their products at tabletop exhibits.

Officers

Membership
Annual dues: $25, $20 if over age 65.

Mail check to:
Fred McMann
4102 Palmer Plantation
Missouri City, TX 77459

Meetings & Events

ACerS Southwest Section 2012 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet
June 6 - 8, 2012
Sheraton Birmingham
2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N
Birmingham, Alabama

The meeting consists of 1 full optional day of plant tours followed by 2 days of technical sessions including a ½ day of additional plant tours.  Check out the meeting agenda.

Companions are welcome, too!  See the Companion Program Agenda.

The registration fee is $350 if you register on or before May 19.  The onsite registration fee is $395.   
Register Today!  See the registration form for additional registration details.

Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms has been set aside at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel for the meeting.  Single/double/triple/quad room rate is $119 per night.  Please refer to American Ceramic Society Southwest when reserving a room.  Make reservations by calling 800-325-3535.

Contact Fred McMann for more information.

All ACerS Meetings

Scholarship

The Southwest Section administers the Forrest K. Pence Memorial Scholarship Fund and The Robert and Mary Buttle Scholarship Fund.  For information contact: David Cramer, (214) 631-0540.

Job Opportunities

ACerS Career Center

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