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:
Classic/Unique Car Show
August 5, 2020 | 5:30PM - 8:30PM CST
Medinah Banquets, Addison, IL
Join the AMBA Chicago Chapter for a unique car show, folllowed by a BBQ feast. $60 members/$80 non-members. Click here for registration.
To download the Summer 2020 Benchmark Newsletter, click here.
If you have any questions, please contact ambachicagochapter@comcast.net.
Interested in learning more about a career in mold building? Visit the Chicago Chapter website at moldyourcareer.org to learn more about the mold building industry.
Minnesota Chapter
Tim Bartz, President
Phone: 651.426.3216
Email: thbartz@mold-craft.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
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
Breakfast Meeting: Feb. 11, 2020, 8:30 AM at Boulder Creek Golf Course (5750 Brewer, Belmont, MI 49306)
Topic: Upcoming events for 2020 and open discussion on member company outlook for 2020
Cost: $25 for Members / $35 for Non-Members
Please RSVP by Wed., Feb. 5, 2020. Questions? Email Andy Baker at bakera@byrne-tool.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
