AWMI NY Chapter Meeting Slide Show May 2015

Association of Women in the Metal Industries May 2015

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

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About AWMIWho are we?• 21 Chapters across the U.S. and Canada• 1200 individual members (2014)• 40 Corporate Members (2014)


About Our MembersMembership by Company Type

Membership by Job Function

Based on 2014 data


About Our MembersMembership by

Metal Type

Membership by Gender

Based on 2014 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 – Grow

Personal 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


2015 Corporate Members


“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



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] Jo Isenberg O’Loughlin [email protected] Rita M. Jennings [email protected]

2015 NY Chapter Board


• Alumet Supply• American Metal Market• Arco Steel Company• Byram Steel Trading• C&K Scrap• Delaware Steel Co. of PA• Dynasty Metals• Julius Blum & Co.• Metal Cutting Corp• Olympic Steel

2015 NY Chapter Companies

• Optima Specialty Metals• Rotor Clip• Samuel & Son• Sancap Abrasives• Shale-Inland Holdings• Steel-Insights, LLC• Steiner Industrial• Swepco Tube• Yarde Metals


2015 Conference


2014 Conference Sponsors


NY Chapter 2015 Calendar

May 11 (Monday) – Industry Dinner, Brian Lombardozzi, VP of State Governmental Affairs, Alliance for American

Manufacturing, Redd’s, Carlstadt, NJ

August 20 (Thursday) Golf Outing & Silent Auction Fundraiser, Galloping mill Golf Club, Kenilworth, NJ

October 5 (Monday) – Joint Meeting with MSCI, Eddie Lehner, CEO, Ryerson, Redd’s, Carlstadt, NJ

November 12-14 (Thur-Sat) – AWMI Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ

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AWMI NY Chapter Meeting Slide Show May 2015