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, scheduled for April 8, 2020, has been postponed to September 30, 2020. Below is a message from the Chicago Chapter President, Chuck Klingler, Janler Corporation:
With the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chicago Chapter is postponing its annual Supplier Night scheduled for April 8, 2020, until September 30, 2020. The decision to postpone was made last Thursday and based upon several factors, including the health of attendees, the many companies imposing travel restrictions and the uncertainty about what course the virus will take over the next few weeks. As things have evolved just over the last few days, it was the correct decision.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate our way through the sea of uncharted waters. Our prayers and thoughts are with those who are impacted by this epidemic.
Thank you for your support and stay healthy!
Chuck Klingler, Janler Corporation
AMBA Chicago Chapter President and Education Committee Member
If you have any questions, please contact ambachicagochapter@comcast.net.
To learn more about the Chicago Chapter's latest news, click here.
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
