ICI Member Benefits


Regional Meetings: How You and Your Company Can Make a Difference


By Joseph E. Fritz, Executive Director, Investment Casting Institute T


he response to our regional meetings has been absolutely outstanding, to the point that Members are asking how they can become involved, and the answer is simple… just call Barb. Barbara Tiseo is the ICI’s Meeting & Event Planner, and is responsible for coordinating all logistics associated with our regional meetings. There are several ways that Members can participate: If you are a foundry Member, you can host an event. If you are a supplier member, you can either sponsor an event or present an educational topic at one. Hosting an event is simple. Firstly,


you have to be willing to conduct a tour of your foundry for meeting attendees. Secondly, as a regional meeting host you will work directly with Barb in selecting an appropriate venue for the meeting. Lastly, the host foundry is requested to do a presentation addressing facility safety while on tour. (At our last few events, our hosts went one step further by presenting educational materials as well.)


Supplier Members are key to our success in these events, as the numerous 45 minute presentations that make up the regional meetings are developed and presented by our industry’s suppliers. As


NEW MEMBERS


Institute Welcomes New Members ADVANCED ENGINEERING 3rd Industrial City Damman, 22431 SAUDI ARABIA Phone: +(966)53-6666-453 Alghamdi.w@gmail.com Official representative is Waleed Alghamdi, General Manager.


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NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO 1 North Ridge Loop Marble Falls, TX 78654 USA Phone: (830)693-5312 www.nov.com Official representative is Samuel


Robson, Facility Manager.


PRIME METALS & ALLOYS 101 Innovation Drive Homer City, PA 15748 USA Phone: (724)479-4366 www.primemetals.com Official representative is Michael


Lynn, Vice President.


Sure Cast, Inc. hosted the latest regional meeting in Burnet, Texas.


is the case with technical conference presentations, we always remind our presenters that this is an educational opportunity not a promotional one, so please do not present a sales pitch. Since the ICI does not charge for


these events, and they are open to Members and non-Members alike, we always appreciate Members who are willing to be an event sponsor. Unlike presenting a paper, a sponsorship is a promotional tool. Sponsors are recognized at the event, in INCAST Magazine, at the annual Technical Conference and Expo, and on our website sponsor banner for one year. Our next two regional meetings are


scheduled to take place in Montreal, Canada on June 19, hosted by Vestshell,


and in Nashua, NH on September 10, hosted by Hitchiner Manufacturing. There are opportunities for sponsors as well as presenters at these events. If you are interested in hosting a regional event, we are already planning four regional meetings for 2020, so do not delay in contacting us. No matter what your interest


(hosting, presenting or sponsoring), you are strongly encouraged to contact Barbara Tiseo at 201-573-9770 or via email at btiseo@investmentcasting.org to find out how you and your business can make a significant contribution to our industry through Regional Meeting participation.


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