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. Pay your annual dues in two different ways:


  1. Mail check to:
    Fred McMann
    4102 Palmer Plantation
    Missouri City, TX 77459
  2. Use your credit card to pay at www.paypal.com by directing your payment to our account id swacers@gmail.com.



Meetings & Events

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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