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NOVEMBER 11/15/2003

210 Ways to Make You Better

We often hear from you about the breadth and depth of FCMA activities. New members especially remark about the variety of opportunities to be exposed to new ideas, to establish and strengthen relationships, and to simply be informed on any number of issues that impact your bottom line.

In 2003, FCMA will have had 210 activities--ranging from committee meetings to general meetings to family nights to community projects. We averaged almost one activity each workday! In 2002 it was 201.

FCMA is active because of your interest and commitment to this association. I applaud you on your wide variety of interests. More importantly, I thank you for wanting to make sure that you and your fellow members are kept up to date. Without the strong volunteer effort, FCMA would not be able to host the large number of activities.

We often state that success of FCMA since 1989 is because of involvement of key decision-makers and the willingness to share information within the group. In 2003, you had 210 opportunities to come together and profit from these shared experiences.

The challenge for each of us is to determine how to best take advantage of this large number of opportunities. Consider the following:

- What workshop topics, activities, or projects will most help my profitability? An example is the formation of the FCMA Lean Consortium.

- How can I change public perception of my company? The North Jacksonville Community Advisory Panel (CAP) is an example that dramatically altered public opinion.

With over 200 opportunities, we should be able to have impact on an area vital to your interests and your bottom line.

We look for 2004 to be even more active. Thank you for all your help, and we look forward to helping you make next year your best year.


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Hunter AssociatesLewis Hunter, Principal OwnerPhone: 904-731-9222

Accounting and Consulting firm that serves Privately Owned Manufacturers who are interested in lean growth. Using advancedcomputer-based diagnostic tools to assist owners with understanding activity costing, improving processes and learning how to serve customers better. Our goal is to help clients achieve superior performance and build sustainable value for their business.

Presser, Lehnen, Edelman, PAWilliam Lahnen, PartnerPhone: 904-296-9333

Jacksonville's largest locally owned CPA firm with offices in Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach. Providing accounting, auditing and tax services to a multitude of clients in a wide variety of professions and industries. In addition to these traditional services, we can provide you with estate and lifetime tax planning, financial planning, investment planning, retirement plan consulting and administration, and management advisory services including business valuation and litigation support.

CB Richard EllisTerry Quarterman, Vice PresidentPhone: 904-630-6342

Property Management and Licensed Real Estate Broker.

Turner Pest ControlMichael Hume, PresidentPhone: 904-355-5300

Commerical Pest Management Control

Colliers DickinsonHobart Joost, Jr., Senior Vice PresidentPhone: 904-358-1206

A full service Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Firm. Offering sales, leasing, asset and property managemant, disposition, site selection, corporate services, valuation, consulting services, and market research. Large part of business revolves around industrial sales and leasing activities. Building inventory contains manufacturing facilities not just in the First Coast market area but throughout the S.E. region.

Outstanding Companies RecognizedOutstanding Company Awards were presented at the October General Membership meeting at Coca-Cola.

Manufacturer of the Year

Individual - Mike Devine, Hot Box Company - JM Family Enterprises (Claude Revels accepting


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Other Outstanding Company AwardsAssociate of the Year - Aerostar Environmental Services, Inc.Education Award - Claude Revels, JM Family EnterprisesEconomic Impact Award - Dean Foods (Tracy Jackson accepting)

Community AwardRichard McKissick, who is employed by the City of Jacksonville Community Services Dept.

Maxwell House CoffeeMaxwell House and Kraft are helping with the Clara White Mission with a $10,000 contribution. Kraft has been supporting the mission with donations to the Food Pantry.

Unison Industries Unison Industries announced that it has been awarded a contract by Agusta Aerospace, Inc., for the design and development of two electrical wiring harnesses for Europe's new NH90 helicopters. Unison will develop the harnesses in Jacksonville andmanufacture follow-on production harnesses at its facility in Saltillo, Mexico.

November 17 - Packaging Corporation of America


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FCMA's last General Membership Meeting of the year will be at the northside facilities of Packaging Corporation of America. Those participating in plant tours should dress comfortably (women: closed toe shoes, no heels) and bring your own safety glasses if you have them. Details for the meeting:

When: Monday, November 17 4:00 - 6:00 PM Where: 659 Eastport Road Map:[Click for directions]

Holiday SocialWe don't know art, but we do know what we like! Come, be your own judge as you tour the exhibits during this year's holiday social.

Details:

When: 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, December 2

Where: Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art 333 North Laura Street (at Hemming Park) Jacksonville, FL 32202 Map:[Click for directions]

Parking: Available along streets (there is no charge for metered parking at night), or you may park in the Baptist Garage (2 blocks north). FCMA members are invited to attend and may bring their spouse or significant other. We encourage you to invite your employees to join us there for food, fun, and fellowship!

Dignitaries at Government RelationsThe Government Relations Committee was honored with two guests at its November meeting hosted by Atlantic Marine. Senator Daniel Webster (Central Florida) and Senator Steve Wise (Jacksonville, westside) shared some legislative insight. Senator Webster announced that he will be running for the U.S. Senate.

Photos: (l) Sen. Steve Wise, Herschel Vinyard, Sen. Daniel Webster, George Gibbs (Atlantic Marine Chairman). (r) Government Relations Committee at Atlantic Marine.

FCMA HabiJax Day A Success!For the past three years, FCMA has participated in HabiJax. This year 20 volunteers got down and dirty--spreading soil in preparation for sod. The group completed one project by noon and was moved to another location. A big thanks to: AMWARE Logistics - Robert Collier, Hartsel Eric Stewart and Felipe Lopez; Dura Automotive - Jim Meyers and Theresa Meyers (spouse); DynCorp - David Amoroso; Golder Associates - Martha Ira; Kelly Services -Margaret Bleeker, Carl Bullard and Keith Champion; Merita - Steve Butler; Personnel One - Kim Hooker; Tetra Tech - Mark Faircloth and Merv Dale; and the FCMA staff.


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Duval Delegation ReceptionThe Government Relations Committee hosted the Duval Delegation at a reception on Thursday, November 6, at the River Club. FCMA used this time to show its appreciation to the dedication of the legislators and share the 2004 Legislative Agenda.

October 27 at Coca-ColaFCMA members had a full agenda at the October General Membership meeting held at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Jacksonville, located on the westside. All those participating enjoyed touring the bottling operations. We thank Karol Siusta, Director of Operations, for inviting us to visit.

FCMA Scholarship Recipients IntroducedFCMA's annual golf outing benefits students of the UNF Engineering College. Dean Neal Coulter and Janette Vega of UNF brought this year's recipients - Dave Bright and Corey Green - to show their appreciation. Congratulations!


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EHS Safety Workshop - November 20What's Working in Safety and Health Programs?

OSHA has for several years now emphasized voluntary compliance with safety and health regulations and has offered the carrot of compliance assistance while also continuing with the stick of traditional enforcement. At this workshop you will hear about what actually works in the safety and health field, directly from OSHA and from leading safety practitioners in the community, both inside major companies and in consulting firms.

When: Thursday, November 20, 2003 (will serve as monthly EHS meeting) Registration at 7:30 AM (8:00-11:00 AM)

Where: University of North Florida, University Center (Building #43) 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, Florida (Directions: I-95 to JTB; exit Kernan; turn left at the first light; first building on the left)

Speakers: Don Anderson, McGuireWoods (moderator)

Joseph Roesler, OSHA Jacksonville - OSHA Update Barry Morton, CSX Assistant Director of Safety - Safety Improvement at CSX Pat Ross, Winn-Dixie Corporate Safety & Health Mgr - Blending Environmental, Safety and Health into the Business

Structure

Martha Ira, Golder Assoc. Senior Consultant, Compliance Group - Designing Audits to Achieve Performance Improvement

Goals Leo Hearn, President Scientia Solutions - Common Elements of Successful Safety Performance Programs

Cost: Includes continental breakfast $75 - Members of FCMA; $125 Non-Members

RSVP: FCMA Reservation Line (343-9372) or by return email no later than Monday, November 17. No-shows will be billed!First come first served. Reservations required! (No refunds less than 72 hours cancellation.)

2003 Contributors

Each year FCMA conducts a Platinum Plus Campaign to fund selected FCMA activities. Members will have an opportunity tocontribute to the 2004 campaign with upcoming dues billing. Those interested in participating should indicate the additional amount with dues remittance.

We appreciate the support of this year's contributors:

PLATINUM PLUS CSX Transportation, Inc. Maxwell House Coffee (Kraft) Swisher International

PLATINUM Atlantic Marine, Inc.


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Auld & White Contructors, Inc. ENKEI Florida, Inc. PG&E (Cedar Bay)

GOLD Ameri-Force, Inc. MPS Group/ENTEGEE

SILVER Akerman Senterfitt Automation Engineering Colomer USA, Inc. Millennium Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Rex Corporation Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. United States Gypsum Unison Industries

BRONZE AmeriSteel FMC

PATRON Bacardi Bottling Corp. Box USA of Florida CH2M Hill Greene-Hazel & Associates Moran Environmental Services The Outdoor Advantage Rogers Towers

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