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NOV-DEC 2008 12/15/2008

2008... Year in Review

Steve JenkinsRetiring FCMATri Chairman

As the 2008 retiring Tri-Chairman, I wanted to thank the FCMAMembers, Board of Directors, and Staff for the opportunity to beof service over the last three years and--more importantly--toexpress how pleased we should all be with FCMA’s futureprospects.

FCMA’s leadership team for the next several years is asdedicated and capable as we have ever seen. This extendsthroughout the organization including the Executive Committee,Board of Directors, Committee leaders. FCMA’s President issupported by a highly experienced staff with a proven trackrecord of working well together, working hard, and alwaysembracing opportunities to improve Member service.

Over the last several years, we have seen FCMA’s original 1996 mission, “promoting the lawful advancement and protection of itsmembers, their employees, and the general public,” materialize into specific goals and objectives. FCMA’s business plan for 2009includes carefully thought out activities for government affairs, public relations, membership, and member education committeesthat are clearly “mission aligned.”

FCMA is extremely well positioned to “stay the course” with its goals and to be of enduring value to Members, their employees, andthe Community. Serving FCMA has been both a pleasure and rewarding experience. I am looking forward to encouraging others toparticipate on FCMA’s leadership team next year as Chairman of your 2010 Director Nominating Committee.

Best wishes to all and very truly yours,

Steven T. Jenkins


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Moran Environmental Recovery

Batson-Cook CompanyContact: William Klima, Business DevelopmentPhone: 904-265-3406 8860 Phillips HighwayJacksonville, FL 32256

General Contractor, Construction Manager, Design-Builder and Program Manager with over 300 highly trained professionals in four regional offices.

Sponsor: FCMA

Elkins Constructors, Inc.Contact: Steve Wetherell, Project DirectorPhone: 904-353-6500 701 West Adams StreetJacksonville, FL 32204

Construction management and general contracting services.

Sponsor: Ron Avery - Ronco Group

Fifth Third BankContact: John Faiella, Vice PresidentPhone: 904-899-5582 9716 San Jose Blvd, 2nd FloorJacksonville, FL 32257

Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Company has $116 billion inassets, operates 18 affiliates with 1,298 full-service Banking Centers.

Sponsor: George Robbins - TEC Group

Integrated Pain Solutions, LLCContact: Kathleen White, President / CEOPhone: 561-373-52091030 North Orange Ave. Suite 105Orlando, FL 32801

Integrated Pain Solutions is the nation’s first and foremost pain-focused managed services organization.

Sponsor: Claude Revels - JM Family

Matrix Machine & Repair, Inc.Contact: Shawn Leonick, OwnerPhone: 904-633-50012901 Danese St.Jacksonville, FL 32206

Sponsor: Joe Durkin - Aerotek

Technical AssociatesContact: Bruce Busby, Branch ManagerPhone: (904) 696-077912276 San Jose Blvd., Ste 425Jacksonville, FL 32223


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A full-service Engineering Firm that offers Mechanical, Structural, Packaging and Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Support for Industrial and Telecom clients throughout the Southeast.

Sponsor: Gary McKinney - Anheuser-Busch

Water RecoveryContact: Gregory Reynolds, Vice President and General ManagerPhone: (904) 475-932012276 San Jose Blvd., Ste 425Jacksonville, FL 32223

An industrial wastewater treatment facility, used oil recycling plant, and a waste to energy business.

Sponsor: Steve Jenkins - Moran Environmental Recovery

January 26 at Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen FoodsFounded in 1934 by John R. Shaw Sr. and Mama Shaw, the company was the first crabmeat processing plant in Florida, and is stillfamily-owned and operated. They manufacture a complete line of specialty seafood products, supplying Red Lobster restaurantsfor over 35 years.

Don't miss this opportunity! Please dress accordingly with flat, closed-toe shoes for touring. Details for the meeting:

When: Monday, January 264:00 - 6:00 PM

Where:821 Virginia Street, Jacksonville Map: Click for directions

RSVP: By clicking here

Forklift Rodeo - Great Fun!

The drivers had their game faces on and competition was tight. Thank you to all who participated to make this event successful.


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Exhibitors AerotekASSEAtlas Sales & Rentals, Inc.CHMMCintas Constangy Brooks & SmithCora HealthCrucial CareDSI SecurityEnglewood Electrical SupplyFirst Coast SecurityGreat Atlantic OutfittersJacksonville Lean ConsortiumJo-Kell Inc.Lift PowerNortheast Florida Safety CouncilOSHAPal-King PalletsPort City PromotionsReliance SupplyRing Power Safe-Lite OpticalSimco TechnologiesSingleSource SolanticSuncoast IndustrialSwisherUniFirstVistakonYour ID Guard, Inc./Plan AnalystsZabatt

North Jax Cap Project

FCMA's North Jacksonville Community Advisory Panel (consisting of members LyondellBasell,IFF, FMC, Reichhold, and CSX) was honored by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for itscontribution to the Police Athletic League's Teen Center on West 33rd Street. Thesecompanies contributed furniture, flat screen tv's, and computers for the center located on Jacksonville's westside. Miller Electric was another FCMA member involved in the project butnot a part of the CAP. Thank you for giving back to our community!

Professional Progress... Sign-up for Class of 2009


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Professional Progress grew from conversations of Jacksonville government and business leaders. The Dept.of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Northeast District office and FCMA recognized its employees’ andmembers’ needs for career development courses on subjects necessary for success and survival in theworkplace and created this program. It was designed to provide instruction, interaction and discussionrelated to skills necessary for success in today’s workplace. Taking the extra steps that many degree

programs do not, this program offers courses such as: time/stress management, financial planning, conflict resolution, presentationskills, basic law, civic pride, cultural awareness and overall professional development; as well as providing a unique opportunity tosee behind the scenes view of manufacturing on the First Coast.

The class is comprised of students from FCMA members, FDEP, St. Johns River Water Management District, and the City'sEnvironmental Resource Management Dept. Since its inception in 1997, the program has graduated over 250. Cost is $900 perstudent (one/company) and class size limited to 25. Classes meet one day per month from March through September (with akick-off reception held on February 18). Click here for nomination form and sign up today!

New Faces, Promotions, Awards, etc...

Anheuser-Busch… Steve Foppe, formerly brewmaster, has been promoted to sr. plant manager; Keith Hodgins has been promoted to resident brewmaster. Also, congratulations for winning the top spot at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver--they won “Large Brewing Company of the Year!”

Batson-Cook Co. promoted Scott Hudson to director of preconstruction services. Fowler White Boggs Banker welcomes James Porter as a shareholder in its real estate practice group, and Vanessa Hodgerson as an associate in labor and employment law. Golder Associates promoted Mark Swallow to president and Gary Young to president of Golder Construction Services. Harden and Associates hired Jacqueline Mariani and Spring Currier as account managers in employee benefits, Terrie Simmons as senior manager of HR, and Cindi Stone as director of HR. Lewis Longman & Walker… Joe Ullo was elected to the Florida Brownfields Association board of directors. Meeks Ross Paulk & Associates hired Guy Selander as a shareholder and changed its name to Meeks Ross Selander & Associates CPAs LLC.

Rogers Towers hired Gabriel Crafton, Amanda Farmand, Samuel Horovitz, and Blair Schemer as associates. Smith Hulsey & Busey hired Tim Buskirk as an associate in commercial litigation, Dr. Andrew Sauer as an associate in medical malpractice defense, and Traci Gunn as a legal nurse consultant. They were also ranked No. 1 law firm in Jacksonville for commercial litigation by Best Lawyers in America. Synovus Bank’s board of directors elected Andrew Harmon as a banking officer; and, hired Heather Preston, Joy Rendall and Terri Nightingale as tellers.

September at Coca-Cola

A great turn-out for our meeting at Coca-Cola! Our guests includedFCMA-endorsed candidates. We appreciate Karol Siusta and the rest of thegang for opening their facility to us!


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We appreciate Lori Walker and the folks from Randstad sponsoring the refreshments again.

November at Rex Corporation

We appreciate the hospitality of Rex. It is alwaysgood to hear how member companies areimplementing continuous improvement programs such as Lean. Our special guest was Dr. MattCorrigan of UNF who gave an overview of the recent elections and 2009 legislative outlook. UNFwas also present to receive the 2008 Golf Outing proceeds for the Engineering Scholarship, with Dr. Neal Coulter as well as two recipients.

Thank You, 2008 Contributors!We would like to recognize this year's sponsors:

Platinum Plus

Gerdau AmeristeelGoodrich

Maxwell House (Kraft)The Ronco Group

Platinum

Atlantic Marine, Inc.WhiteWave Foods

Gold

Pilot PenSmith Gambrell & Russell

Silver

FMC Corporation


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Thanks to these companies, FCMA was able to fund public relations and special projects.

Each year we solicit funds for specific projects during the year. Now that it is budget time, we hope that you will consider a sponsorship. Benefits include a yearlong recognition of the contribution through our website, General Meetings, and other public gatherings as well as...

* Promotion of your company at FCMA events and in VOICE monthly

* Prepaid fees to select workshops/seminars based on contribution

If you are interested in joining or contributing, please contact Sherri Mitchell.

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