Region
covered:
The states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut
Officers
2011:
President – Marie Geary, Geary Procurement Consulting Services
Vice President – John Rivers, Delaware Marketing Services
Secretary – Kevin Buchanan, Fluoropolymer Resources Inc
Treasurer – Ken Strandberg, T + T Marketing
Past President - Mike Mathiasen, Mathiasen Machinery, Inc.
IEWC’s Brian Hirt to return for New England Chapter’s Jan. 26 meeting
Last year, IEWC Marketing Manager Brian Hirt did a superb job as the speaker at the New England Chapter’s annual meeting at the Mohegan Sun Resort Conference, only there was a not-so-little distraction while he was speaking in the form of a monster snowstorm that was midway through dumping 20 plus inches of snow on the state, preventing some members from attending.
Still, 65 of the 120 registrants made it for the presentation, and based on the very positive reviews of Hirt’s speech on the wire and cable industry, he was invited back to speak to the full audience. E-mailed one attendee who heard the news, “Brian Hirt was fantastic last year, Kudos to getting him back this year. Looking forward to what he has to say about our industry and trends for 2012.”
Hirt manages the marketing activities at IEWC, a global wire and cable distributor based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that serves customers in the OEM and sub-assembly market. He also provides news, economic analysis and commodity updates to the industry through the monthly Hot Wire® newsletter, and has contributed to features in WJI. He holds a B.S. degree in business economics from Wheaton College in Chicago and an M.A. degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. “Although the world hasn’t changed too much since last year, I will try to provide some fresh insights on economic conditions as not to bore the brave travelers who made it to last year’s wintry conference,” Hirt said.
The 2012 meeting will see the introduction of new officers. It begins at 5 pm with a reception, which will include a magician performing from table-to-table, followed at 6 pm by the dinner and program. Tickets are $100, $90 for WAI members and $85 for Chapter members. The registration deadline is Jan. 20.
A range of sponsorship opportunities are available, including Gold ($300), Silver ($200) and Bronze ($100), with all sponsors recognized during the event. There will also be a raffle to benefit the chapter’s Scholarship Fund, the prize being four tickets to a Boston Red Sox game, courtesy of Gem Gravure Company President Dave Gemelli. The registration form includes the opportunity to reserve a hotel room up till Jan. 19 at the special rate of $139, with payment required at check in.
For more details and for registration information, contact WAI’s Anna Bzowski, tel. 203-453-2777, ext. 126, abzowski@wirenet.org.
•January 26, 2011 - Video Recap of New England Chapter Annual Dinner Meeting
Recent
programs/news:
New England Chapter Scholarship Winners 2011
The New England Chapter and The Wire Foundation are pleased to announce four recipients of the 2011 scholarship award. Each of the winners will begin their college studies in the fall.
Jaclyn Tules graduated from Pomfret School in Pomfret, C,T and will be attending Bucknell University. Jaclyn is the daughter of Michael Tules, who is an engineer with Prime Materials Recovery, Inc. in Willimantic, CT.
James Streifel graduated from Naugauck High School in Naugatuck, CT, and will be attending Central Connecticut State University. Jim is the son of Jim Streifel, who is the vice president of sales for Specialty Cable in Wallingford, CT.
Erica Normandin graduated from Bow High School in Bow, NH, and will attending Dartmouth College. Erica is the daughter of Marc Normandin, who is a key accounts manager with 3M in Bow, NH.
Ian Goodney graduated from Bishop Hendrichen High School in Warwick, R,I and will be attending the University of New England. Ian is the son of David Goodney, president of WBS Machinery in Warwick, RI.
The scholarship program, which started in 2006, has now awarded 18 scholarships.
• September 12, 2011 - The 17th Annual
WAI New England Chapter Golf Tournament
Register your team of 2-4 golfers or sign up individually to
experience the WAI New England Chapter tournament
at the Ellington Ridge Country Club in Ellington,
Connecticut. Beginning with the shotgun start, this best ball
scramble tournament will keep you challenged and you’ll have
networking with your industry colleagues during the awards
dinner and raffle prize drawings. The $140 registration fee
covers the full day including continental breakfast, greens fees,
cart, driving range, and awards dinner. Download the registration form here.
• January 26, 2011 - New England Chapter Dinner Meeting
The New England Chapter's 17th Annual Meeting is an event you don't want to miss. It features the networking reception, a fabulous buffet dinner, a look back at 2010, and the introduction of the 2011 leadership. It all happens at the Mohegan Sun Conference Center in Uncasville, Connecticut. Featured Speaker, IEWC Business Analyst Brian Hirt will speak on the economy and how it affects the wire and cable industry.
• June 10, 2010 - New England Chapter Dinner Meeting
“Wired With Wind – a New Industry Perspective on Using Offshore Wind to Generate Power in the United States” is the topic of the next WAI New England Chapter Dinner Meeting on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, Rhode Island. Bill Wall, Vice President of Marine Operations at the offshore energy company Deepwater Wind, is the featured speaker for this education and networking event. Click here for a registration form and here for more details.
• September 16, 2010 - 16th Annual WAI New England Chapter Golf Tournament
The New England Chapter tournament will be held at the Mount Pleasant Country Club in Boylston, Massachusetts, again this year. Click here for a registration form or contact WAI's Steven Fetteroll, (203) 453-2777 for more inforamtion.
• Janaury 27, 2010 - 16th WAI New England Chapter Annual Meeting
The New England Chapter's 16th Annual Meeting is an event you don't want to miss. It features the networking reception, a fabulous buffet dinner, a look back at 2009, the introduction of the 2010 leadership PLUS keynote speaker Alden Davis who will present "Totally Wired for 2010... My Beliefs, Our Future." It all starts at 5:00 p.m. at the Mohegan Sun Conference Center in Uncasville, Connecticut. Download the registration form and sign up before the January 21st deadline!
• September 17, 2009 - 15th WAI New England Chapter Annual Golf Tournament
The New England Chapter tournament was a big success at a new location - the Mount Pleasant Country Club in Boylston, Massachusetts. It was a highly competitve event, with three teams finishing in a tie with scores of 61 for the round. After cards were matched, the winning foursome was Phil Dupuis and Pat Staffiere of The Kerite Co, Mark Mathiasen of Mathiasen Machinery Inc and Steve Navarette of Chase Coating and Laminating.
• January 29, 2009 - 15th WAI New England Chapter Annual Meeting
The WAI New England Chapter celebrated the accomplishments of 2008 and introduced the chapter'sleadership for 2009 at its 15th Annual Meeting at the Mohegan Sun Conference Center in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on Thursday, January 29, 2009. In addition, attendees were entertained and educated by differentiation expert Duane Cashin, the keynote speaker. To see more information about Cashin, go to his website.
• October 9, 2008 - Energy Independence for Manufacturers Dinner Meeting
“Energy Resources for Practical Facilities Management” was the title of the presentation by Leighton Lee IV, facilities manager of the Lee Company in Westbrook, Connecticut, who led the company’s process of integrating renewable energy into the manufacturing operations at the Restrictor Group facility. Attendees heard about the various steps from energy audit to design and implementation at the Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA.
• September 11, 2008 - 14th Annual Golf Tournament
The New England Chapter returned to the Kettle Brook Golf Club in Paxton, Massachusetts for its 14th Annual Golf Tournament. The scramble format tournament again drew more than 150 golfers, and the winning team was Davis-Standard's foursome of Ken Deremiah, Mark Daniels, Chris Johnson and Rick Stannard with a 61. John Netta of DuPont also won big, earning $2,500 for sinking a 50 foot putt to win the Putting Contest. The other big winner of the day was the WAI New England Chapter Scholarship Fund, which recieived more than $2,100 in proceeds from the raffle and auction.
2008 WAI New England Chapter Scholarship Winners
The Wire Association International New England Chapter, in conjunction with The Wire Foundation, Inc., is pleased to anounce the winners of its 3rd Annual Scholarships, which are awarded to the graduating high school son or daughter of a current member of the Chapter. This year the two $1,000 scholarships were awarded to Kyle Forrest and Jillian Leclerc.
Mr. Forrest is the son of Whitney Blake Company product engineer Steven P Forrest. He is graduating from Fall Mountain Regional High School in Langdon, New Hampshire, and will pursue a business degree at Lehigh University.
Ms. Leclerc is the daughter of Donna Leclerc, materials manager at Harbour Industries, Inc. She is graduating from Bellows Free Academy Union High School in Saint Albans, Vermont, and will attend Saint Michael’s College to study theatre and English.
• January 31, 2008 - 14th WAI New England Chapter Annual Meeting
The WAI New England Chapter returned to the Mohegan Sun Resort Conference Center in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA, for its 14th Annual Meeting on Thursday, January 31, 2008.
The evening kicked off with a networking reception followed by a sumptuous buffet dinner. Attendees were entertained during this time by two strolling magicians sharing their skills of illusion, sleight of hand and prestidigitation!
Outgoing Chapter President Lori Parent, Breen Color Concentrates Inc., reviewed the chapter’s successful year in 2007, 2008 WAI President Ron Reed of Horizon Wire and Cable addressed the association’s activities, and the 2008 Chapter President Paul McDermott along with the officers and directors were introduced. Special thanks to the companies who sponsored the event which drew over 105 attendees.
• October 11, 2007 - Wire New England '07
The reviews are in and Wire New England '07, held at the Boxborough Woods Holiday Inn, was a big success. 44 vendors displayed their products and services at tabletops throughout the day. Five presentations provided attendees the chance to add to their knowledge and skill base, and the event lunch and closing reception provided ample networking opportunities.
The presentations were well received, and are available here for download:
