Chapter Affiliations
The American Mold Builders Association has 5 chapter affiliations which include the following:
Chicago Chapter
Chuck Klingler, President
Phone: 773.774.0166
Email: cek@janler.com
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Supplier Night
October 27, 2021 | 4-9PM CST
Medinah Shrine Center, Addison, IL (Address: 550 Shriners Drive in Addison, IL)
Agenda:
- 4-7 p.m.: Exhibits are free to mold manufacturers and their employees
- 7-9 p.m.: Buffet dinner, update on Chicago Chapter activities and presentation by Garrison Wynn.
Guest Speaker: Garrison Wynn, comic, speaker and Amazon bestselling author
Event Cost
• $65 per member/partner/$95 per non-member.
• Group rate of $55 for 4 or more from the same AMBA member/partner company.
• $95 walk-in rate
Event Registration Sponsor Registration
For additional event details, contact Greta Salamando at 312-572-9040 or ChicagoAMBA@gmail.com
Minnesota Chapter
Justin McPhee, President
Phone: 651.426.3216
Email: justin.mcphee@westfall-technik.com
Southeast Michigan Chapter
Rick Hecker, President
Phone: 586.296.9640
Email: rick.hecker@eifel-inc.com
Southwest Michigan Chapter
Dan Reifschneider, Vice President
Phone: 269.465.4020
Email: danr@accu-die.com
West Michigan Chapter
Events Calendar
- February 2022: TAP Awards
- May 2022: Scholarship Awards
- August 12, 2022: West Michigan Chapter Golf Outing
- November 2022: Annual Meeting
Andy Baker, President
Phone: 616.866.4479
Email: bakera@byrne-tool.com
Brad Rusthoven, Treasurer
Phone: 517.321.5609
Email: bradr@franchino.com
See the most recent West Michigan chapter newsletter here. To join the chapter email list, please submit a request to amba.westmi@gmail.com.
Chapter Goals:
The AMBA has chapter affiliations to help promote growth and stability of the mold building industry; to support local workforce development initiatives; to endorse openness, networking and idea sharing between members and to foster a feeling of community and connection.
Chapter Requirements:
- Establish Board of Directors with defined responsibilities
- Include a minimum of 5 member companies
- Create and maintain three active committees - Membership, Program, and Education
- Schedule a minimum of 4 chapter meetings per year with specific meeting topics
- Forward meeting announcements to AMBA national office
- Document and send board minutes and financial statements to AMBA national on a semi-annual basis
Why Form a Chapter?
- To inform members
- To educate members
- To foresee and utilize networking opportunities amongst local member companies
