The Cutting Edge — September 2003
Association News
WMMA President Granger Retires from 3M Company
At the August 2003 meeting of the WMMA Board of Directors, WMMA President Chuck Granger announced his retirement from 3M Company after 37 dedicated years of service. In adherence with the Association Bylaws, (Art. VIII, Sec. 8), he officially submitted his resignation as President of WMMA.
In a precedent-setting move, the Board declined his letter of resignation, thereby expressing their wish for Mr. Granger to complete his term as President. His strong leadership for the Association was recognized by the Board, and Mr. Granger graciously accepted the request to serve as President through April 2004. You can now contact Mr. Granger at his new email address,
c-pgranger@triad.rr.com.
Websites Highlight the U.S. Manufacturing Message
Over the last several months, the fight for the future of U.S. manufacturing has been heightened across all forms of media: newspaper, television, radio, internet, magazines, local activity and word of mouth. This is just the type of exposure needed to spread the awareness and get in the ear of our legislators.
Websites have been created for the national good, from all corners of our country. These are just a few of the sites which may catch your interest:
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The voice for manufacturing in the U.S. Options on this National Association of Manufacturers page are endless. Click on “Our Pro-Manufacturing Agenda” along the top border. Read articles on the campaign from various national newspapers and magazines. Click on “Member Associations” along the left hand border, and then Council of Manufacturing Associations to read the Joel Popkin White Paper, the Executive Summary, the latest on the DC-based efforts, and more. Bookmark this page and check back frequently for updates. |
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Discusses becoming more active in the political arena surrounding the exodus of manufacturing to China. You are encouraged to send “snail mail” to your Washington DC representatives, rather than using the Internet link provided on this page. Congressmen/women and Senators are simply inundated with email, and your message will likely go unread by its intended recipient. So please do take the time to print out the verbiage or your own, and send it in the mail. |
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“Manufacturing News is devoted exclusively to developments taking place in the wide area of manufacturing. This twice-monthly news publication covers a multitude of manufacturers and issues related to them, but specializes in the management of manufacturing companies, best manufacturing and shop-floor practices, quality programs and the movement to a widespread system of electronic commerce.” |
If you know of other websites dedicated to raise awareness about the future of U.S. manufacturing, please share them with WMMA by emailing jmccann@fernley.com.
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