UA Local 166 Plumbers and Steamfitters
UA Local 166 Plumbers and Steamfitters member LaVar Brewer assisted students in cutting, sweating and soldering pipe. They broke into groups for the exercise and each had the opportunity to complete the project. They learned about the sizing of various copper pipes as well.
Tonn and Blank Construction
The kids participated in a highly energetic program organized and conducted by Tonn and Blank Construction. The program also included volunteers from the FWCS Career Academy.
The kids constructed two push carts each with three storage levels with wheels on the bottom. Construction of the carts included cutting with the power saw, drilling, nailing, sanding, painting, measuring and leveling skills.
Tonn and Blank also provided hoodies and each participant received a certificate for a personal pan pizza compliments of Pizza Hut.
Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 166
Project Blueprint resumed with a visit from LeVar Brewer of UA Local 166 Plumbers and Steamfitters. Kids cut, sweat and soldered pipe. They broke into groups for the exercise and each child had the opportunity to complete the three steps of the project. They also learned about the sizing of various copper pipes and the names of some plumbing tools.
Article submitted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Indiana
2609 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
Phone: (260) 744-0998
Jeramiah Hale from Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 presented an excellent lesson explaining the wide variety of products sheet metal workers contribute to the construction industry. They explained the different types of materials used, ranging from steel, aluminum, copper and other alloyed metals and what they are used for. The club kids were able to make personalized Christmas tree ornaments by etching a design with an engraving pen or by stamping their own message or design onto the ornament. The kids loved making these and were excited to take them home to share with their families.
Thank you Jeramiah and all your volunteers for this awesome lesson.
Article submitted by Sheri Tatman, Fundraising & Marketing Manager
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS of NORTHEAST INDIANA
2609 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
Phone: (260) 744-0998 Ext. 133
Email: statman@bgcfw.org
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