AWPA selected beautiful, sunny Mexico
as the site of its first Annual Meeting held outside the US.
Over 250 members, potential members, spouses and guests attended
the industry meetings and the accompanying social events. While
there was some initial concern about the potential side-effects
of travel to Mexico, members overwhelmingly reported the meeting
"as one of the best ever". An unofficial poll indicates
that we may never again see ties at the AWPA Annual Meeting!
On the social side of activities,
members were offered the opportunity to take a sunset cruise on
the Pacific Ocean and a cultural tour the local historic sites.
Wonderful Mexican restaurants and open air shopping bazaars were
popular attractions in downtown Ixtapa. In addition to AWPA traditional
sport tournaments of golf and tennis, fishing was once again offered
for those willing to brave the sea. Over 115 sports enthusiasts
participated in the events.
In the golf tournament, the member's
top threesome, achieving the lowest score of 62 was Dave Foust,
Seneca Wire & Manufacturing Company; James E. Dionisio, CF&I,
Steel -LP; and Michael S. Huhndorf, TI Industries Inc. The number
two foursome, with a score of 64, was Nelson McVicar, AL Tech
Specialty Steel, Inc.; Donna Spike, Greening Donald Company, Ltd.;
Martin J. Payton, III, Precision Metals Services, Inc.; and Jack
Lynch, Charter Steel. The top spouse's foursome included Valerie
Gray, Nancy Foust, Lian Verge and Ann Feely, scoring a 75. Winner
of the Men's closest to the pin was Nelson McVicar and longest
drive George Kelley. Winner of the Women's closest to the pin
was Linda Simmons and longest drive Sharon Allegra.
Fishing tournament winners included:
First Fish, Barbara Anderson of Francosteel Corporation; Largest
Fish, Jim Dionisio; Second Largest Fish, Mary Jane Martin; and
Smallest Fish, Jenny Dionisio.
Your input on the Annual Meeting
is important. If you have not completed an evaluation form you
can find one in your Registration book; or fax (703/684-6048)
Sandie Dickerson at AWPA Headquarters.
AWPA OFFICERS & BOARD
AWPA is pleased to report the election
of the following members to the Board of Directors for a three-year
term to expire in 2001.
Active Members:
- Jerry Hudkins-Leggett & Platt,
Inc.
- Joseph Kwasny-American Spring
Wire Corporation
- Al Lindholm-CHC Industries, Inc.
- Jack Metrock-Metrock Steel &
Wire Company
- Charles Salanski-Wire Rope Corporation
of America Inc.
- Jim Wetter-Senco Products
Associate Supplier Representative:
- John Kopley-Elf Atochem North
America, Inc.
The following members were elected
to one-year terms as officers of AWPA.
- David Foust, Seneca Wire &
Manufacturing Company-President
- Peter Cronin, Davis Wire Corporation-Vice
President
- Jerry Hudkins, Leggett &
Platt, Inc.-Vice President
- Charles Salanski, Wire Rope Corporation
of America, Inc.-Treasurer
Congratulations to all officers and
board members. Peter Cronin, Al Lindholm, and Jim Wetter are
all new to their positions. Pete Cronin is the Executive Vice
President of Davis Wire Corporation. Pete has been in the wire
industry for many years, serving companies on the west coast.
Al Lindholm is Vice President of CHC Industries. He has been
with the company for 15 years in various capacities. Before joining
CHC, he worked in the chemical business for 15 years. He is an
economics graduate of the University of Washington. Jim Wetter
is a metallurgical engineer by training. He spent 13 years at
Signo Straping Company before joining Senco Products, Inc. 13
years ago. He currently manages purchasing, wire drawing, and
metallurgical services at Senco. Congratulations to these members
on their new positions and to everyone serving AWPA this year.
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