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Get Acquainted with AWMI

Get Acquainted with AWMI. www.awmi.org. 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.

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Get Acquainted with AWMI

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  1. Get Acquainted with AWMI November 2017 www.awmi.org

  2. 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) 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. November 2017

  3. 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 • Involvement in AWMI is a positive step toward helping you achieve your career goals November 2017

  4. About AWMI Who are we? • 20 Chapters across the U.S. and Canada • 1109 Individual members (2017) • 48 Corporate Members (2017) November 2017

  5. About Our Members Membership by Company Type November 2017 2015 Membership Data

  6. About Our Members Membership by Job Function November 2017

  7. 2017 Corporate Members Platinum ArcelorMittal USA Outokumpu Americas Nucor Steel Steel Dynamics, Inc. Gold North Star BlueScope Steel Corporation Ryerson Hydro Silver AK Steel Corporation AlcoaArconic Bralco Metals Commercial Metals Company (CMC) CSN, LLC Galvanizers Company Leeco Steel McNeilus Steel Inc. Quaker Chemical Corporation Target Steel Bronze Base Metals Group, LLC Blue & Co., LLCB.L. Duke Capital Steel & Wire, Inc. Central Steel & Wire Company Fairway TransitFerragon Corp./Ferrous Metal Processing Co. Ferrous Processing & Trading Flat Rock Metal, Inc. General Cable Gerdau InfoSight Corporation Kloeckner Metals Corporation Lapham-Hickey Steel Michigan Seamless Tube & Pipe Naylor Pipe Company North Shore Steel Northwest Shippers, Inc. O’Neal Steel, Inc. Pacific Metal Company Steelscape, LLC Steelspider.com TMK/IPSCO TMS InternationalT-R-T Intermodal, Inc. United Scrap Metal, Inc. Viking Materials, Inc. WallnerExpac, Inc. West Walker Steel November 2017

  8. 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 November 2017

  9. AWMI Cornerstones "InfoSight has supported AWMI since 2001, shortly after the Columbus chapter was formed, and has been a corporate member since 2008. We have benefited directly through the growth and development of several key employees who have served as officers and board members, as well as through excellent networking opportunities with senior executives in the global metals industry. AWMI's four cornerstone goals to Grow, Educate, Network and Mentor its members is right on target and we can see the results every day." -Dave Hudelson, President of InfoSight Corporation:

  10. 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 November 2017

  11. Our Cornerstones – Grow Organizational Goals • Increase individual and corporate membership • Retain existing members and retrieve lapsed and former members • Add new chapters where feasible • Increase attendance/participation at local and international events • Expand membership beyond strictly metals industry individuals and companies November 2017 Association of Women in the Metal Industries

  12. Growth “AWMI has been an essential tool in broadening my understanding of the metal industry.” -Deana Wilmoth, Administrative/Sales Associate, Leeco Steel “Vanessa’s dedication and participation in AWMI has given her a perspective to the Industry; to look at the “bigger picture” and that alone, makes her invaluable to Galvanizers Company and our “Piece of the Pie” in the Metal Industries.” -Hester H. Nau, President/CEO, Galvanizers Company “I joined AWMI seven years ago. I became a member of the Tennessee Chapter board right away as Newsletter Chair; rising to President of the Chapter two years later and Secretary of the Southern Region in 2017.  In that time, I have grown in my career from a supply chain coordinator to an account manager within my organization.  It has been my experiences in AWMI, and the wonderful people who make up this organization, that have allowed me these great opportunities to learn from the best in the industry and expand my professional horizons.”  -Laura Sleighter, Scrap Metal Buyer, Arconic November 2017

  13. Our Cornerstones- Educate Organizational Goals • Create an accessible, continuous learning environment • Provide useful and relevant programming to members and non-members • Offer annual conferences that combine metal industry speakers and tours that facilitate professional and personal development November 2017

  14. Education “AWMI provides a great platform to develop skills outside ones comfort zone in a nurturing and supportive environment.” - Becky Hites, Steel Insights “…Hats off to AWMI for a great event for our students. In my short time here at YSU, I haven’t seen an event where a professional organization comes on campus and recognizes students in that way. I hope to see more of that in the future.” -Brett C. Ph. D., Associate Professor of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Director, Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Initiatives, Youngstown State University “AWMI offers real-world leadership training in a fast paced environment. Drawing on my leadership experiences with AWMI helped me effectively communicate the type of leader I am working to become and earn an opportunity to advance to the next level within our company” -Mary Becker, Sales Manager, Nucor Steel Seattle November 2017

  15. Our Cornerstones - Network Organizational Goals • 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 November 2017

  16. Networking “An AWMI networking opportunity provided me with a connection that resulted in the great job that I now have at Ryerson, and I’m looking forward to my five-year anniversary with the company.” -Victoria Zanutto-Kautz, Administrative Assistant/Claims and Quality Coordinator, Ryerson “AWMI networking really works. It is great to attend a meeting with a customer and be greeted with “I met you at an AWMI event”. You know you have a connection and there is a common bond.” -Donna Peters, Manager, Customer Technical Service,ArcelorMittal USA LLC November 2017

  17. Our Cornerstones - Mentor Organizational Goals • 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

  18. Mentoring “In an industry dominated by men, AWMI introduced me to a multitude of successful, energetic women who were well respected in their positions and who were willing to mentorothers to achieve success as well. As first a member and ultimately President of the Chicago Chapter, I gained confidence in public speaking, enhanced my network of industry professionals and learned about all aspects of the steel industry through the monthly programs presented by the Chapter”. -Deb Proper, Manager-Employee Services, ArcelorMittal – Burns Harbor “AWMI struck me as a group of strong and confident women who overcome diversity issues to further their success and pave the way for the next generation of women in the industry to take advantage of opportunities not previously available to them.” -Libby R. YSU-Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering and Physics/Astronomy Student “Bralco Metals is pleased to be associated with AWMI. I have fond memories going back 25 years to my first involvement with AWMI and the outstanding women who have led this organization forward. As I reflect on some of those interactions with women in key leadership roles at both mills and distributors, I realize that I have benefited greatly from their mentoring and molding of me in the early stages of my career. It is very encouraging to see AMWI continue to make a significant impact in the future of our industry!” -Comments from Brian Foy, President of Bralco Metals November 2017

  19. Praise for AWMI As a Gold Corporate Member of AWMI, Hydro recognizes the importance of supporting the advancement of women in the metals industry and beyond. Achieving our business purpose is only possible by shaping the sustainable future of our workforce. Hydro recognizes that women play a critical role in achieving these goals and fosters the development of women leaders throughout the organization. Several years ago, the Extrusion North America business area of Hydro began hosting a women’s only networking event at its semi-annual Business Review meetings in order to help build relationships among the senior women leaders of the organization and thereby promote a grassroots effort to continue to inspire women throughout our company. -Statement from Hydro November 2017

  20. Praise for AWMI “Alcoa is pleased to be a Silver Corporate Member of AWMI, an organization that shares in our mission to support the development and advancement of women, particularly in the metals industries. At Alcoa, we have a culture in which diversity of ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. AWMI is a great resource for networking and learnings from a diverse range of roles and professions within the metals industry.” -Lori McAdoo, Manager, Inclusion, Diversity and Engagement"Steelscape is proud to be a long-standing sponsor of AWMI and its mission of promoting and supporting the advancement of women in the metal industries. At Steelscape, our people are our strength and the diversity of our Team is clearly our competitive advantage. We are committed to diversity and the benefits that a diverse workforce, including females, brings to our organization. Thank you AWMI for your leadership and for making such a positive contribution to the metal industries.“ -Sarah Deukmejian, President November 2013

  21. For more information about AWMI visit www.awmi.org AWMI International Headquarters 19 Mantua Road Mt. Royal, NJ 08061

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