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JULY 2007 7/25/2007

Share the Benefits--Share the Knowledge

I’ll bet each of you knows at least one company that would benefit from beinga member of FCMA. Help us offer those companies the same wide range ofbenefits that you receive from your association.

The Membership Development Committee, headed by Mike Templeton ofLyondell, begins its membership drive in August. Mike’s goal is to add at least60 new members this year. He has already fired up the Board of Directors. Iask that you join your Board and Mike’s committee in making this a banneryear for membership growth.

The advantages of FCMA membership are extensive and varied. They include:

Member-to-member business: We encourage members using each others’ services. I can cite example after example ofbusinesses saving money by working with fellow members.Problem-Solving: Our members cooperate to assist each other in solving company problems. We are able to do this because of the high degree of trust that exists and the extraordinary range of expertise on a wide variety of subjects. Executive Networking: FCMA continues to be built on active involvement by high-ranking executives within its membership. This creates a level of confidence that makes discussion and sharing of information on a non-threatening basis easier. Early Warning Radar: A primary mission of FCMA is to make sure our members are aware of emerging issues that will impact them over the next seven years. FCMA serves as a consultant and clearinghouse to keep its members ahead of the curve. Community Presence: I am amazed at how public perception of manufacturing has changed over the past fifteen years. We have gone from whipping boy to poster child in the minds of political and community leaders. The consequence is an aggressive campaign to allow existing manufacturers to grow and to encourage relocation of new manufacturers.

Mike is a good salesman and the committee has structured an incentive program to reward you for bringing in new members.Ask Mike about his “FCMA Bucks.”


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There are approximately 800 manufacturers in Northeast Florida who need to be a part of FCMA. You know who they are, and who would benefit from membership. We need your active participation to share the advantage of FCMA membership with companies you know.

I believe this offers you a unique opportunity to expand your business by helping with our membership drive.

Remember, Mike’s goal is a minimum of 60 new members. The committee is 40% toward its goal. Be like Mike and help FCMAreach its goal.

Adtec Digital

Paul J. Roberts, Operations Manager - (904) 720-2003, ext. 2492231 Corporate Square Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216

Manufacturer of MPEG playback and encoding equipment for broadcasting and multimedia industries.Sponsor: FCMA

Anderson Bauman Tourtellot Vos

Edward Lipscomb, Principal - (904) 249-230395 Kimberly Court, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

A turnaround management firm, specializing in operational and financial restructuring for companies. It believes that, with acompany's ultimate survival on the line, results are everything.

Armed with a broad base of industrial and financial experience, the firm can guide companies in a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, retailing, distribution, wholesale, and service.Sponsor: FCMA

Campos Consulting Inc.Lennys Campos, CEO, (904) 887-0455368 Sweetbriar Branch Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32259

Management consulting firm specializing in creating continuous improvement solutions to help clients become more profitable and efficient in the areas of receivables management, supply chain management, 5S and lean processes.Sponsor: Jerry Draper, Vistakon

Fuerza Laboral/Able Body

Ryan Boone, Sales Representative - (904) 838-50595705 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207

Temporary Staffing Onsite SolutionsSponsor: Bob Graden, Vac-Con

Raven Transport Company

Eric Levy, Vice President of Sales - (904) 425-52306800 Broadway Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254

Truckload dry-van transportation carrier hauling consumer products and affiliated materials east of the Mississippi River.Sponsor: Kraft Foods/Maxwell House, Joe Waryold

ResourceMFGTony Caribaltes, Area Manager (904) 281-00058301 Cypress Plaza Drive #103, Jacksonville, FL 32256


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Specializing in the search and direct placement of individuals who are experienced in the manufacturing industry. Our Search Consultants specialize in manufacturing operations, as well as, corporate management positions, filling jobs in both local and national markets.Sponsor: FCMA

July 30 at VistakonCome join us at Vistakon's Deerwood Park Campus and get a sampling of the magnitude of their operations in Jacksonville! Wear comfortable shoes for tour. Details:

Where:

Vistakon, Division of Johnson & Johnson

7500 Centurion Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32256Directions: click here - Enter at Main Entrance (No. 1, offDeerwood Park Blvd.) Follow FCMA signs to parking.

When: Monday, July 30 / 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Special

Guest:

The Honorable John Peyton

Mayor, City of Jacksonville

RSVP: By email to [email protected] call the FCMA reservation line at 904-343-9372

Hurricane Workshop

FCMA members who participated in last month's Hurricane Preparedness are now better prepared if disaster strikes! Jerry Van Derweir, volunteer with the Red Cross, spoke about the importance ofdeveloping a business continuity plan and shared his experience in business and industrypreparedness. Discussion included: Risk and Impact Analysis; Crisis Plan; Recovery Plan; Testing andTraining; Maintenance and Reporting. For further information on hurricane preparedness, contact theAmerican Red Cross Northeast Florida Chapter at (904) 358-8091.

Wage SurveyResults of the FCMA 2007 Wage & Benefit Survey are scheduled to go to press next month! This survey is a valuable tooland is available ONLY to members. We want to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to participate.

Participating manufacturers receive a complimentary copy. Members may purchase a copy for $150--reserve your copy today!

Event Sponsorships Available... Be recognized at these upcoming major FCMA events for 2007!

Crane Awards - September 14, 2007

Sponsorship levels: $5,000 - Limited to one sponsor $1,000 - Unlimited sponsorships $500 - Unlimited sponsorships $250 - Unlimited sponsorships


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FCMA Crane Awards Sponsor Details.pdf Sponsorship Commitment Form.pdf

Holiday Social - December 6, 2007 Sponsorship levels to be announced in the next newsletter.

Contact the FCMA office if you are interested in more information on either of these sponsorship opportunities by e-mailingMaria Corby.

June's After Hours

Quality Sign Company

Southland Waste Systems

The ARC Jacksonville Momentum Health

Thanks to our sponsors (above) for a fun event at Burrito Gallery.

Please mark your calendar for the next After Hours being held on Tuesday, September 18 (5:00 - 7:00 PM) at a

FUN place to be determined!

A great time is always had by all who attend... just look at these folks!


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New Faces, Promotions, Awards, etc...

Akerman Senterfitt hired Edward Cole to the litigation practice group as an associate; Tala Woods, corporate practice group as counsel; Matthew Ringler, corporate practice group associate. Anheuser-Busch was named by Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology magazine as a Best Diversity Company. BB&T promoted Patty Page to assistant vice president of the downtown (Forsyth St.) office. Coffman, Coleman, Andrews & Grogan: Heather Owen was certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in Labor and Employment Law; also the 2007 edition of Florida Super Lawyers has listed Bill Andrews, Mike Grogan, and Eric Holshouser in the Employment and Labor Law category, and Pat Coleman and Bob Riegel in the Employment Litigations-Defense category. Earth Tech Consulting has added Doug Layton as director and section manager of the Jacksonville office. Ellis & Associates hired Rick Green and Lenora Walters as business development associates. First Coast Security: the American Society for Industrial Security International designated Earle Ginn, vice president of operations and new business development, as a Certified Protection Professional.Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE – formerly NAVAIR) was recognized by the Blood Alliance for“Highest Number of Lifesaving Blood Donations” in the military category for 2006. More than 1,100 units weredonated—more than any other military organization in the tri-state area. This is the seventh consecutive year thatFRSCE has won!Gerdau Ameristeel dedicated its new Melt Shop with an open house on July 17. Golder Associates added Steve Kimball as a project database specialist and added Brendan Young as a geologist. JAXPORT hired Tim Murphy as senior director of engineering and construction. JEA and Rayonier received Mayor’s Environmental Awards.McGuireWoods welcomes Heather S. Nason as an associate. MPS Group was named by Fortune magazine as one of America’s Most Admired Companies list for 2007.Northrop Grumman Corp. named Richard Matthews as vice president of aviation products and site manager of its St. Augustine manufacturing center. PAETEC named Brian Hunt as senior account executive and Andrew Rustad as an interconnect account executive. Pattillo Construction Company: Congratulations for your NorthPoint Industrial Park being selected “IndustrialProject of the Year” by the NE Florida Chapter of NAIOP!Rayonier: Charles Hood was hired as vice president of corporate affairs. Reynolds, Smith & Hills hired Catherine Looby as college recruiting manager; Amanda Nickhah as a college recruiter; Jeffrey Prewitt as senior environmental consultant; Jennifer Anticknap as GIS analyst; and, Stephen Fowler as an engineering intern; Alan Lynch joined as an engineer for its commercial program. Rogers Towers is pleased to announce the opening of its Nassau County office located at 960185 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 203. Attorneys Michael Mullin and Susan McDonald will practice in the new office. SeaStar Line promoted Pete Lewis to director of Eastern Caribbean sales and Jennifer Ortiz to Southeast district sales manager. Stellar promoted Mike Santarone to chief operating officer. Wachovia promoted Shahab Derazi to assistant vice president/relationship manager and hired Marla Anderson as

senior relationship manager of Business Banking.

Commercial Casework


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Thank you to Scott Gay, President of Commercial Casework for hosting the June General Membership meeting. Members were able to tour and see his plant in operation. If you missedthis meeting, you also missed out on Scott's fabulous ribs that he made especially for us!

Special thanks to Jeff Nelson (right) and CB Richard Ellis for serving as the food sponsor for thisevent.

Lad Recognized for 15 Years of Service to FCMA

FCMA members paid a very special tribute to Lad Daniels at the June meeting at Commercial Casework.

Nine current and past chairmen were present to show appreciation for Lad's 15 years of service (pictured from rightto left: Steve Jenkins, Moran Environmental; John Wilchek and Tom Wehner, Anheuser-Busch (Ret.); Robert Hays, Florida Rock; Chipper Hall, Rex; Cindy Hildebrand, CF Machine; Roger Williams, Quality Sign; Walt Joba, Owens Corning (Ret.); George Robbins, TEC Group (ret. Millennium Special Chemicals).

Other Recognition...

Amy Erickson, founding Lean Coordinator for FCMA's Jacksonville Lean Consortium was recognized for over three years of service and dedication to

this program. Thanks, Amy!


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Channel 4 General Manager John Rafferty accepted awards on behalf of the station, Mo Ruddy, and Bruce Hamilton for Channel 4's contribution to FCMA's goals and objectives.

FCMA Community Relations Projects

Dignity U Wear - Four dates have been selected to help with thefollowing: inspecting new clothing; cutting out tags; sorting andstoring. Volunteer times each day are from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM: Friday,October 5; Wednesday, October 10; Friday, October 19; and Wednesday, October 24. Sign up by email, calling the FCMA office, orat the next General Meeting.

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City Rescue Mission - We will be collecting travel size soap,shampoo, conditioner and other hotel "freebie" items. The committeewill collect at Committee and General Meetings through FCMA staff. For additional information contact Maria Corby.

CRANE AWARDS... deadline extended to August 6!The Crane Awards deadline is quickly approaching! If you haven’t completed your paperwork, there is still time to recognizeyour outstanding employees. Please recognize your unsung heroes in a very special way by participating in the Crane Awardson Friday, September 14.

We began the Crane Awards ten years ago to showcase your frontline employees who are the foundation of our companiesand the backbone of our community. The award is named for FCMA’s founder who was a true community and businessleader. A. Crane Jones, who retired as executive vice president of CSX passed away several years ago, but these awards area living testimony to the spirit embodied in your employees. On September 14 at UNF’s University Center, we will honor thosespecial employees that you select using your criteria. The evening is a highlight for your award recipients and for you, as their leader. Sign up today!

2007 Platinum Plus


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Platinum Plus was designed to provide added benefits and recognition for your company and to help fund specific FCMA initiatives, such as:

Lobbying efforts to protect our state sales tax exemptionsPromote manufacturing Manufacturers Association of Florida (MAF)

Benefits include:

* Promotion of your company at FCMA events and in VOICE monthly * Prepaid fees to select workshops/seminars based on contribution

We appreciate the support of the following members:

Platinum Plus

Gerdau - Ameristeel Pilot Pen Maxwell House Coffee (Kraft)

Platinum Atlantic Marine, Inc. Auld & White Constructors, Inc.

Silver

Moran Environmental Recovery Smith Gambrell & Russell Rex Corporation

Bronze

FMC Corporation Rogers Towers The Ronco Group WhiteWave Foods

Patron Ameritape, Inc. Automation Engineering Colliers Dickinson

If you are interested in joining this list of contributors, contact Sherri Mitchell.

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