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The Pittsburgh Section is the oldest ACerS section. Our geographical area encompasses the following counties of western Pennsylvania: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Warren, Washington, and West Moreland.

Section Officers

Chair: Mark Morelock
Vice Chair: Michael Clark
Treasurer: Larry Fitch
Counselor: Glenn McIntyre
Ad Hoc: Bill Harasty
Secretary and Communications: Cheryl Richards

If you would like to contact any of the Pittsburgh Section officers, visit the ACerS online membership directory for contact details. You must be a member to access the directory or contact Vicki Evans at vevans@ceramics.org for assistance.

Upcoming Events

The Pittsburgh Section of The American Ceramic Society invites you to our Annual Golf Outing on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Birdsfoot Golf Club in Freeport, PA. This fun event supports the J. Earl Frazier Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Registration is now open for the four-person scramble. The cost is $125 per person, which includes:

  • 18 holes of golf with cart
  • Hot dog and chips at the turn
  • Dinner, awards, and prizes

Back by popular demand, we’re also hosting a putting contest with a $5,000 prize!

Event Schedule:

  • Registration: 8:30 AM
  • Shotgun Start: 10:00 AM
  • Dinner and awards to follow the putting contest

Please register using the provided link. Or submit your team information to Mike Clark at michael@hollandmanufacturing.com using the attached form, no later than August 31, 2026.

Additional Opportunities

  • Hole Sponsorship: $150
  • Donate Door Prizes

To take advantage of the additional opportunities, use the attached form.

We hope you’ll join us for a great day of golf and support a meaningful cause!