awmi ny chapter forecast panel meeting slide show jan 2016

Forecast Panel, January 25, 2016

Featuring

Mr. Pete Morison, EVP, Gerber Metal Supply CompanyMr. Tim Cooney, Branch Manager, Valbruna Stainless

Mr. Cris Bichteman, Corporate Director, Aluminum Extrustions, Samuel Son & Co.

Association of Women in the Metal Industries January 2016

About AWMI• The Association of Women in the Metal Industries is

an organization of professionals, founded in California in 1981, to promote and develop the growth of women in the metal industries.

• We are a 501(c)6 tax-exempt, non-profit business league• Membership is open to both women and men who are

seeking to develop all aspects of their professional development and career advancement.

• AWMI’s chapter, regional and international boards are entirely volunteer run.


Benefits of AWMI Membership• Attend regular meetings and conferences showcasing key

industry speakers and workshops• Network with other professionals in the metal industries• Gain access to metal manufacturing facilities through AWMI

tours• Develop leadership skills and business acumen through

service on chapter, regional and international boards• Receive AWMI Metal Mail e-Newsletters• Access the AWMI Job Bank at www.awmi.org• Receive discounted rates for SteelOrbis subscriptions and

registration at US conferences • Involvement in AWMI is a positive step toward helping you

achieve your career goals

Association of Women in the Metal Industries May 2015Association of Women in the Metal Industries January 2016

About AWMIWho are we?• 21 Chapters across the U.S. and Canada• 1,198 individual members (2015)• 38 Corporate Members (2015)


About Our MembersMembership by Company Type

Membership by Job Function

Based on 2015 data


About Our Members

Membership by Metal Type

Membership by Gender

Based on 2015 data


Vision/Mission/Strategic Goals• Vision Statement - A metals industry characterized

by proportionate representation of women in management positions.

• Mission Statement - AWMI is an international, professional organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the advancement of women in the metal industries.

• Strategic Goals – Our “Cornerstones” are to Grow, Educate, Network and Mentor our members


Our Cornerstones – GrowOrganizational Goals• Increase individual and corporate membership in

AWMI• Retain existing members and retrieve lapsed

and former members• Add new AWMI chapters where feasible• Increase attendance/participation at local and

international events• Expand membership beyond strictly metals

industry individuals and companies


Our Cornerstones – GrowPersonal and Professional Growth• Leadership skills – AWMI allows its members to

take on roles of leadership and accountability• Communication skills – AWMI assists in

enhancing communication skills through public speaking opportunities and ongoing communication with others in the metals industry

• Networking – AWMI permits members to expand their metals industry contacts


“My boss pushed me to become more involved in AWMI. I started attending more monthly events and finally attended the Leadership conference. Getting involved in the board has been the best

career move I have made. During one of my reviews, my boss pointed out how much growth he sees in me, since I have been

involved with the AWMI board.” –Inside Sales & Administrative Manager, Michigan Seamless

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Growth


Our Cornerstones - Educate• Create an accessible, continuous learning

environment• Provide useful and relevant programming to

members and non-members• Offer annual conferences that combine metals

industry speakers and tours with professional and personal development


“I have transferred three times with my company, and in each location there has been an AWMI chapter. Through participating in chapter

meetings and events, I’ve been able to broaden my industry education, make numerous business contacts, and strengthen my

business skills.” – Product Marketing Manager, U. S. Steel Corporation

Education

“I joined AWMI to learn more about the metals industry, what other companies do, and to become more engaged in the metals community.” –

Executive Assistant, Worthington Industries


Our Cornerstones - Network• Networking locally and at AWMI annual conferences

provides exposure to untapped contacts for members’ companies

• Create opportunities for professional interaction among industry participants

• Increase awareness of AWMI by exhibiting at major industry conferences/trade shows

• Learn to network effectively as a valuable part of career growth and development


“Our employees who are involved with AWMI are better connected and have a greater understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing our industry

today.” - President & COO, Worthington Industries

“I joined AWMI to network with other women, to meet new people in the steel industry and grow my contacts.” Purchasing Agent, Jemison Demsey Metals

Networking

“Being involved in AWMI has helped me in my career, because though this industry is very large, it’s very small in different ways. Everyone knows everyone through

someone. People would recognize my name because of AWMI. I have become more confident and professional in my career due the experiences I have gained by being a board member and a member.” Sales Representative, Concord Steel Centre


Our Cornerstones - Mentor• Provide all AWMI members the opportunity to

mentor and be mentored• Mentors provide one-on-one guidance for

general business-related questions as well as personal career direction

• Collaboration with a mentor helps builds an invaluable support system for those who are new to the metals industry


“The mentoring I have received has helped me develop confidence in myself and my abilities. It has had a positive impact on my career path.”

Marketing Specialist, ArcelorMittal USA

Mentoring


“Through AWMI, our employees have the opportunity to develop skills in public speaking, running an organization, and sales and

marketing, all valuable skills that transfer directly to their workat Worthington.” – President & COO, Worthington Industries

For more information about AWMI, go to www.awmi.org

AWMI International Headquarters19 Mantua Road

Mt. Royal, NJ 08061


2016 NY Chapter Calendar

February 16 (Tuesday)—1 p.m. WEBINAR—Value Beyond Price, Jerry Nelson, Carnegie Steel Partners

April 2 (Saturday) – Regional Board Meeting, Mt. Royal, NJ

April 4 (Monday) – Tappan Zee Bridge Project, Pete Diggs, VP Reinforcing Steel, Gerdau Steel, Redd’s Restaurant, Carlstadt, NJ

April 14 (Thursday) – AWMI Carolinas Industry DinnerApril 15 (Friday) – IBOD, Charlotte, NC

May 10 (Tuesday) – Industry Dinner, Frank Alvin, VP Commercial, Outokumpu Stainless Plate, LaGriglia, Kenilworth, NJ

August 25 (Thursday) – Golf Outing, Galloping Hill Golf Club, Kenilworth, NJ

September 13 (Tuesday) – WEBINAR – 1:30 p.m. - The Increasing Importance of Microstructure in the Next Generation Steels, Jackie Stachowski, Nucor Corp.

November 3 (Thursday) – Sims Metal Management Recycling Facility Tour,Brooklyn, NY

November 10-12 (Thur-Sat) – AWMI 2016 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL


President Becky E. Hites [email protected] President Position OpenSecretary Renee DeGrote [email protected] Dianne Kaltenbach [email protected] Marianne Steiner [email protected] Outing Cheryl Coelho [email protected] Position Open

2016 NY Chapter Board


• Alumet Supply• Arco Steel Company• Byram Steel Trading• C&K Scrap• Calibre Group• Delaware Steel Co. of PA• Diamond Brite Metal

Processing• Dynasty Metals• Gerber Metal Supply Co.• Julius Blum & Co.• Metal Cutting Corp

2015 NY Chapter Companies

• Olympic Steel• Optima Specialty Metals• Rotor Clip• Samuel, Son & co.• Sancap Abrasives• Shale-Inland Holdings• Steel-Insights, LLC• Steiner Industrial• Swepco Tube• Tomra North America• Uttam Galva North America

awmi ny chapter forecast panel meeting slide show jan 2016

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