September Member Meeting with Kelly Ludeking of Down on the Farm Iron Pour (21 Sep 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Agenda:

*3.30 PM - 5:00 PM Board Meeting

5:00 PM Registration and Social

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Dinner

7:00 PM Presenter: Mr. Kelly Ludeking - Sculptor, Educator, and Master of the Molten Arts

As academic access to foundry work has diminished, Kelly has become a sought-after consultant and problem-solver in the world of cast metals, helping artists and institutions design, build, and operate their own furnaces, troubleshoot complex metallurgical processes, and restore historic cast metal monuments. His expertise spans furnace design, foundry operations, and metal restoration, earning him recognition as both an innovator and trusted craftsman in the national metal arts community.

In 2004, Kelly co-founded the Down on the Farm Iron Pour, an annual gathering on his family's century-old Iowa farm that has grown into a vibrant, international event celebrating cast iron, community, and creative exchange for over twenty years.

8:00 PM Adjourn

Cost to Attend:

AFS Member: $45
AFS Non-Member: $55
Retired AFS Member: $25
Student: $25 [Registration refunded at the door with a valid student ID]

Drink ticket sponsorships: $150 [2 available]. Sponsors receive their company logo printed on drink tickets distributed to each attendee at the March 2026 meeting.

CANCELLATION POLICY: No registration fees will be refunded for cancellations made less than three full business days before the meeting day. (For example, cancellations must be made by the end of Wednesday for an event held the following Monday.) Registered no-shows who have not paid in advance will be invoiced for the event. If you wish to cancel, contact TEAM at AFSWI@TEAMWI.com or call (262) 532-2440 EXT 302.

2026-27 AFS WI Chapter Support (01 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 06:00:00 GMT

AFS Wisconsin Chapter invites you to support our association while also promoting your organization to AFS WI members. Our chapter support year runs from June 1 - May 31, annually.

Choose from a variety of support options [Printable Chapter Support Flyer]:

Member Directory Advertising

Back Cover Color Ad 7.75"H x 4.75"W $450 [SOLD]
Inside Back Cover Color Ad 7.75"H x 4.75"W $400
Inside Front Cover Ad 7.75"H x 4.75"W $400 [SOLD]
Full-page Color Ad 7.75"H x 4.75"W $320
Full-page Black & White Ad 7.75"H x 4.75"W $300
Half-Page Horizontal Color Ad 3.75"H x 4.75"W $250
Half-Page Horizontal Black & White Ad 3.75"H x 4.75"W $225

* Please email your ad to afswi@teamwi.com - Ad deadline: July 15, 2026

Website & Event Announcement Sponsorship

Includes your company's link on the chapter website and logos on every chapter event announcement $275

* Please email your logo to afswi@teamwi.com - Deadline: July 15, 2026

PowerPoint Sponsorship includes your company logo displayed at selected meetings and events.

Christmas Party only: $200
Golf Outing only: $200
Chapter Meetings only: $150
PowerPoint Package - Includes: Golf Outing, Christmas Party and Chapter Meetings - $400

* Please email your logo to afswi@teamwi.com - Deadline: July 15, 2026

Chapter Meeting Drink Ticket Sponsorship: Your logo displayed on drink tickets given to each meeting attendee at ONE chapter meeting, to be selected by AFS WI. $150

Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference & Exposition Advertising & Support

Regional Program Advertising

Full page ad (7.5"W x 9.75"H): $400
Half page ad - Vertical (3.75"W x 9.75"H): $250
Half page ad - horizontal (7.5"W x 4.5"H): $250
Full page Inside Back Cover (7.5"W x 9.75"H): $500
Full page Inside Front Cover (7.5"W x 9.75"H): $500
Regional Program Sponsor: Your logo displayed on the program cover and a center advertising spread. $900

*Please email your ad to afswi@teamwi.com Deadline: January 1, 2027

Tuesday Expo Beer Supporter includes logo on signage, and program recognition: $400
Wednesday Dinner Banquet Supporter includes logo on signage, and program recognition: $350
Thursday Continental Breakfast Supporter includes logo on signage, and program recognition: $225

*Please email your logo to afswi@teamwi.com Deadline: January 1, 2026

Invitational Casting Competition (ICC) Donation: 100% of financial donations made for the ICC go to support the competition at the Regional Conference, including awards and other competition-related costs. Recognition in the Regional Conference Booklet and on table tents at the Wednesday dinner. You may donate any amount using the registration form.

Christmas Party Support

Sip & Celebrate Wine Sponsor - Wine sponsors will be recognized at the party: $250 each
North Pole Prize Sponsor - Your contribution goes towards the purchase of a large prize. We do the shopping; you get the recognition at the party: $200 each

*Please email your logo to afswi@teamwi.com Deadline: November 15, 2026

Golf Outing Support

[Four available] Beer Cart Sponsorship: logo on PowerPoint at the event and recognition in the table tents at dinner: $300
Hole Sponsorship: sign at hole, logo on PowerPoint at the event, and recognition in the table tents at dinner: $275
Doughnut & Coffee Sponsorship: logo on PowerPoint at the event and recognition in the table tents at dinner: $200
Core Shot Door Prize Sponsorship: Your contribution goes toward the purchase of a large door prize. You get the recognition at the event; we do the shopping: $200
If you would prefer to bring a raffle gift valued at $100 or more, please indicate your intention to bring a prize to the outing on the registration form.
Charter Fishing Sponsor [3 available]: logo on the PowerPoint at the event, and recognition in the table tents at dinner. $150 each
Trap Shooting Sponsor [3 available]: logo on the PowerPoint at the event, and recognition in the table tents at dinner. $150 each

*Please email your logo to afswi@teamwi.com Deadline: July 1, 2026

Old Timers Donation

100% of funds go toward offsetting the costs of the Old Timers' meeting. Recognition at the dinner. You may choose any amount to donate on the registration form.

Printable Chapter Support Flyer

Your Chapter Support is Greatly Appreciated!

AFS WIsconsin upcoming events

September Member Meeting with Kelly Ludeking of Down on the Farm Iron Pour (21 Sep 2026)

2026-27 AFS WI Chapter Support (01 Dec 2026)