ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN THE METAL INDUSTRIES

December 2016 Volume 3, Issue 12

AWMI METALLICMISSIVES

Universal Truths

Inside this issue: Increasing AWMI’s Presence On Social Media

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Many Thanks To Our Conference Sponsors

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NE Region Hosted Orlando Conference

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2017 NY Chapter Calendar 4

NY Chapter Board 4

2016 NY Chapter Companies 4

Contract Addresses 4

By Becky E. Hites

The second week of November, over 185 women from all 21 chapters of the association convened at a Universal Studios property in Orlando, FL to learn truths and techniques to better manage their work lives and association business. Some of the truths identified were: It’s not the experience, it how we live the experience. If you want to change the experience, you need to change the filter. So much of

our experience is predicated in the consciousness with which we enter it. Most people tiptoe through life hoping to make it safely to death. Women are a bit afraid of change; they have a life that has a rhythm and a comfort to it. Super girls become wonder women. Build each other up; help each other out; become a

mentor. Creating customer loyalty is about understanding your vulnerabilities. We want better innovation, and we want it now! Toyota principles: Safety-Quality-Mass Reduction-Cost Reduction. The vehicles Toyota sells in the USA are 70% sourced in the USA and 95% sourced locally. The new administration is likely to emphasize increased infrastructure spending, which is good for the USA steel industry. Canada has already reached out to the USA lawmakers to revise NAFTA to better meet USA objectives. From Heidi Brock, the President of the Aluminum Association, at the opening reception dinner: Strengthen your voice, use your voice and get engaged in the conversation. The Chinese word for “candor” is a combination of the two words “to speak” and “to accomplish”. No matter your political position, there is no more important time than now to get involved and have your voice heard. It’s easy to compartmentalize ourselves, but the challenge is to integrate all aspects of our lives because it adds strength to our efforts. It’s key to get your members involved in the process. Reflect on why you’re passionate about what your doing. It was a great event and all should plan to attend in 2017 when the conference will be held in Chicago.

LAST ISSUE UNTIL A NEW EDITOR STEPS UP AND VOLUNTEERS

One of the purposes of the association is to provide opportunities for

members to step out of their comfort zones and learn new skills. We need a new editor for the chapter newsletter

to continue. We are committed to mentoring and will fully support the

new editor in their efforts.

Congratulations to Grace Lavigne of American Metal Market for stepping up as chapter secretary. We’re always looking to mentor new ladies to serve in the leadership of the chapter, please reach out to us at

awmi.newyork@gmail.com.

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Increasing AWMI’s Presence On Social Media

During the conference, there

was both a Facebook

scavenger hunt and a tweeting contest as the social media committee worked to

increase the associations

presence on social media.. Most chapters now have LinkedIn and Facebook

pages. Make sure to go out and

connect with us.

MANY THANKS!

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The Northeast Region was the “host” for the Orlando conference and collected items for the raffle fundraiser, sold raffle tickets, made and sold conference t-

shirts, assimilated the participant goodie bags, hosted the first evening cocktail reception with a fun Jeopardy style game and worked the registration desk.

Thanks to all who pitched in!

NE Region Hosted Orlando Conference

GROWTH ~ EDUCATION ~ NETWORKING ~ MENTORING

CONTACT ADDRESSES

Mailing Address PO Box 133 Union, NJ 07083 AWMI.NewYork@gmail.ccom Meeting Locations LaGriglia Seafood Grill & Wine Bar 740 Boulevard Kenilworth, NJ 07033 Phone: (908) 241-0031 www.lagriglia.com Redd’s Restaurant & Bar 317 Washington Avenue Carlstadt, NJ 07072 Phone: 201-933-0015 www.reddsrestaurant.com

2016 NY Chapter Companies

A big shout-out of thanks to the companies of members in our chapter!

American Metal Market

Arco Steel Company

Byram Steel Trading

C&K Scrap

Diamond Brite Metal Processing

Gerber Metal Supply Co.

Julius Blum & Co.

Metal Cutting Corp.

Olympic Steel

Optima Specialty Metals

Rotor Clip

Samuel, Son & Co.

Shale-Inland Holdings

Sims Metal Management

Steel-Insights, LLC

Steiner Industrial

Swepco Tube

Tomra North America

Uttam Galva North

2017 NY Chapter Calendar

January 31 (Tuesday) – REGIONAL WEBINAR—1:30 p.m. Trade, Annie Stefanec, Membership Services Co-Ordinator, Steel Manufacturers Association March 14 (Tuesday) – WEBINAR – 1:30 p.m.

NY Chapter Board

President Becky E. Hites Steel-Insights, LLC Vice President Pat Cardamone Steiner Industrial Secretary Grace Lavigne American Metal Market Treasurer Dianne Kaltenbach Retired Fundraising Cheryl Coelho Rotor Clip Member At Large Marianne Steiner Steiner Industrial