as advertisers are spending more on
in-person events.
On the expenses side of things, we
can see the effects of the $2.5 million in
spending on strategic initiatives, partic-
ularly in certification and administration.
With these investments included, the net
operating deficit was $3.9 million.
What that means is that we expe-
rienced a deficit of $1.4 million from
continuing operations not related to
our strategic initiatives. I can report the
Three-Year Plan for FY25–FY27, which
was approved by the Board of Directors
in June, projects eliminating operating
losses by the end of that plan.
I want to put this in perspective. ASNT
endured ongoing operating deficits since
FY2015, caused in part by some bad
decisions and exacerbated by extreme
technology deficits, then endured a
global pandemic, which depressed reve-
nues by as much as 50% for a couple of
years, and then implemented an aggres-
sive strategic plan calling for as much as
$14 million in spending over five years.
To achieve breakeven by the end FY2027
will be quite an accomplishment.
Lastly, and as I stated last year, our
members should know the Board of
Directors, with the Business and Finance
Committee, are deeply engaged in the
financial oversight of the association. They
have made clear their expectations that
ASNT must effectively manage its growth
so that our resources are not wasted and
return solid investments to the members
through expanded program offerings
and enhanced value.
As your CEO, I remain committed to
achieving these goals. Thank you.
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SOCIETYNEWS
SHINE A SPOTLIGHT: NOMINATE
NDT PROFESSIONALS FOR ASNT
AWARDS AND HONORS
ASNT recognizes the work of nondestructive testing (NDT) professionals who make
outstanding contributions to the NDT field and the Society. Carefully deliberated by
esteemed peers and committees, these accolades symbolize excellence, innovation,
and dedicated service.
Take the opportunity to recognize a colleague and
submit your nomination(s) for ASNT awards. The deadline is
31 January 2024. Following is a list of the diverse awards
and honors ASNT bestows upon deserving professionals.
To view submission requirements, visit asnt.org/awards
or scan the QR code. Award recipients will be honored at
ASNT’s Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 21–24
October 2024.
Award Categories:
▶ 50-Year Member Recognition
▶ Advancement of Active Military and Veterans in NDT Recognition
▶ Advancement of Women in NDT Recognition
▶ Charles N. Sherlock Meritorious Service Award
▶ Fellow of ASNT
▶ George L. Pherigo Tutorial Citation
▶ George C. Wheeler Excellence in Personnel Certification Recognition
▶ Lester/Mehl Honor Lecture
▶ Lou DiValerio Technician of the Year Award
▶ Mentoring Award
▶ New NDT Professional Recognition
▶ Outstanding Paper Award
▶ Philip D. Johnson Honorary Member Award
▶ Research Recognition for Innovation
▶ Research Recognition for Sustained Excellence
▶ Robert C. McMaster Gold Medal Award
▶ Ward Rummel Engineering Excellence Award
▶ William Via Jr. Bridge NDT Lifetime Service Recognition
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CENTRAL INDIANA
I N D I A N A P O L I S ,I N
1 0 O C T O B E R 2 0 2 3
1 2 A T T E N D I N G
Ñ The Central Indiana Section met
at Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza in
Greenwood, Indiana. Lucas Garcia from
Screening Eagle was the guest tech-
nical presenter. Garcia’s presentation
highlighted his company’s ability to use
ground penetrating radar to protect the
built world.
CHICAGO
C H I C A G O ,I L
1 3 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 3
2 4 A T T E N D I N G
Ñ The Chicago Section met at the
Pyramid Club Restaurant in Addison,
Illinois. The speaker for the evening was
ASNT President and KBR Tech Fellow
John Chen, PhD. Chen’s theme for the
evening was “NDT of Welds in Upstream
Equipment for Oil and Gas.”
COLORADO
D E N V E R ,C O
9 N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 3
1 6 A T T E N D I N G
Ñ Jesse Grantham, PhD, of Welding
&Joining Management Group gave a
technical presentation on “Hand-Held
Laser Beam Welding &Heat Treatment
of Metals.” This was a virtual meeting that
included high school welding and NDT
students from Colorado Springs School
District 3, The Mill.
CONNECTICUT YANKEE
G R O T O N ,C T
1 5 N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 3
3 0 A T T E N D I N G
Ñ A joint meeting between AWS and the
Connecticut Yankee Section was held at
the Elks Lodge in Groton, Connecticut.
The evening was dedicated to the bene-
fits of vocational education and the impor-
tance of mentorship. Neil Mansfield, CWI,
retired welding/metal fab teacher from
Assabet Valley Vocational High School,
along with Matt Marshall, NDT inspector
and aviation structural mechanic, shared
their experiences of vocational and US
Navy training and the value of mentors.
Graduates from Assabet Valley Vocational
High School shared their experiences from
vocational education to current employ-
ment positions including welding, NDT
material inspection, and self-employed
business ownership in welding and fabri-
cation. This was a symbiotic meeting
where old learned from new and new
learned from old.
IOWA
A M E S ,I A
1 8 O C T O B E R 2 0 2 3
17 A T T E N D I N G
Ñ The Iowa Section hosted a pizza
dinner and technical talk at the Center
for Nondestructive Evaluation. Guest
speaker Gavin Dao, director of business
development at AOS-NDT, discussed the
adaptive total focusing method and other
ultrasound techniques.
KUWAIT
K U W A I T C I T Y, K U W A I T
5 N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 3
2 0 A T T E N D I N G
Ñ The Kuwait Section held its first
student outreach and mentoring
program for the 2023–2024 program
year at the Kohinoor Hotel in Fahaheel,
Kuwait. The title of the presentation
was “Basic of NDT Methods, ASNT
SNT-TC-1A: 2020 and ASNT CP-189:
2020” by Sangili Gunasekaran, Manager –
Quality Operations of HEISCO.
LEWIS &CLARK
P O R T L A N D ,O R
19 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 3
9 A T T E N D I N G
Ñ The Lewis &Clark Section met,
covered old/new business, and listened
to a presentation on shear wave UT from
Brandon Zach, which included some
physical samples of equipment and a
hands-on demonstration.
METRO NY/NORTHERN
NEW JERSEY
R O C K V I L L E C E N T R E ,N Y
11 O C T O B E R 2 0 2 3
3 2 A T T E N D I N G
Ñ The Metro NY/Northern New Jersey
Section met for an industry tour and
presentation given by Matt May of
Dayton T. Brown. The presentation
was on specialized test techniques and
functions.
MINNESOTA
M I N N E A P O L I S ,M N
11 O C T O B E R 2 0 2 3
3 5 A T T E N D I N G
Ñ The Minnesota Section held its annual
ASNT student hotdog membership drive
and signed up 19 new members for
ASNT and the Section. One hundred and
twenty hotdogs were consumed.
SECTIONNEWS
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SPOTLIGHTCONNECTICUTYANKEE
The Connecticut Yankee Section held a joint meeting with AWS
for its November meeting focused on vocational education
and mentorship. From left: Rob Starkey, Brook Folan, Matthew
Marshall, Neil Mansfield, Justin Cameron, Malorie Baldinger, Zach
Ritter, and Fay Butler.
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