On June 8, 2010 MSTI and ABC were proud to welcome 44 new graduates to their ranks of well-trained, skilled craftsmen. The 2010 class included students from Electrical, Millwright, Scaffolding, Pipefitting, Instrumentation Fitter, Engineering and Graphics Design, Safety, Health and Environmental Management, and Construction Management.
Each of these 44 students spent many nights after a long day at work to increase their knowledge and skills. The many benefits for individuals are outweighed only by the value to our local contractors and industry. Our mission is to provide a highly-trained, highly-skilled workforce for the Texas Gulf Coast.
Most graduates spent a minimum of two years pursuing their certificates. Several also received an Associate of Applied Science degree from Brazosport College, our long-time partner in craft training. ABC and MSTI wish to congratulate each graduate from the 2010 class and thank each contractor member who supported the efforts of these craftsmen.
The ABC Public Relations Committee reeled in fishing enthusiasts from all over Texas to the Annual Inshore Fishing Tournament. The event proceeds will go to benefit the local community. The tournament was held on June 4, 5 & 6 at KC’s On The Creek at Oyster Creek. The tournament cash awards were given for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Trout, Redfish and Flounder. The first place winners also received plaques:
TOURNAMENT WINNERS
1st Place Trout
Cory Cobler
1st Place Redfish
Justin Lowry
1st Place Flounder
Justin Lowry
Pictured left to right:
1st Place Winners
Justin Lowry & Cory Cobler
Second Place Winners
Daniel Berkley, James Heinlen & Darrell Schuster
Third Place Winners
Tracy Schroller, Cory LeBouef & Henry Caldwell
SPECIAL THANKS TO SPONSORS and SUPPORTERS:
Ken Chaney & his staff
for their help and use of facilities for tournament headquarters at “KC’s On The Creek”
Mike Heath, Weighing Technologies
for use of their scales
David Ferguson and Benny Arrington
for their help with “weigh-in” activities the entire weekend
The FACTS
For excellent coverage before and after the eventSomething for everyone . . . For only $1.00 a ticket, the Public Relations Committee added more fun and excitement to the tournament. The committee recruited sponsors for donations of various raffle prizes to help enhance fundraising efforts. Some of the winners: Shawn Andrews won 1-year Brazoria County Gun Range Membership; Abby Webster won ice-chest and tackle bag; John Pennington won Moody Gardens Day Pass for 3.
1st State Bank
BASF Corporation
Brazoria County Gun Range
Brazosport Tire
Delta Rigging & Tools
Expertox, All American Screening
M&M Rod & Reel Repair
Miken Specialties, Ltd.
Performance Contractors, Inc.
Perstorp Coatings, Inc.
SI Group
United Rentals Trench Safety