Southwest Section


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

Chair

Japa Castro
Columbus Brick Co.
P: (662) 574-7749, Ext 247

Secretary

Fred McMann

Fives North American

P:  (713) 254-4366

 

Chair-Elect
Brandon Denmon
Boral Bricks
P: (903) 295-3660
Treasurer
Glenn Holladay
Materials & Ceramic Chemicals
P: (936) 321-6126

Vice Chair
Rick Stickley

MECO

(513)424-3573 

Counselor

Fred McMann

Fives North American

P:  (713) 254-4366



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 2013 Annual Meeting

June 12-14, 2013

Crowne Plaza- Little Rock
201 Shackleford Road
Little Rock, AR 72211

 

Mark your calendars! The 2013 Southwest Section Annual Meeting will include an optional day of tours, technical sessions, and the Annual Awards Banquet. As usual, Hospitality Suite, Vendor Exhibits, and Companions Program will be included as well.

 

For more information or to register, click here.

 

If you have any questions, contact Fred McMann or by phone at 713-254-4366.

 

 

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 Harland Dixson.



Job Opportunities

ACerS Career Center



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