The National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF)

1. Welcome to NASF Ambassador WebinarPlease be sure you have called into the conference call portion of the meeting:Audio Dial-In Information:Dial: 866.740.1260Enter Access Code: 4578404

2. The National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF) Ambassador Program

3. NASF Ambassador • An NASF Ambassador is a Board appointed member who will serve as a ranking diplomat representing the Association in a certain region • This Blue Ribbon Group of NASF members are committed to the success of our Association. They include: • Professional, Job Shop and Supplier Members • Past Presidents, Directors and past and future Leaders • Ambassadors will assist the current NASF Board and Membership Committee in attracting and retaining members of all tier categories • Unlike Board of Directors, Officers and Committee Members, who have term limits, Ambassadors will continue to serve.

4. National Association for Surface Finishing (“NASF”) The following organizations joined the NASF: The American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers’ Society (“AESF”) 100th Anniversary March 9, 2009 The National Association of Metal Finishers (“NAMF”) The Metal Finishing Suppliers’ Association (“MFSA”) The Metal Finishers Foundation became the AESF Foundation Association History

5. History • Three vestiges of the former associations still exist under NASF as separate “Councils” • The purpose of the three Councils is to nominate candidates to serve on the NASF Board of Directors • Each of the Councils has a president, members and bylaws

6. Association Governance • The first election of an 18 member Board of Directors occurred in the fall of 2006 to elect a new board beginning in 2007 • NASF Directors are nominated by the three Councils to serve staggered terms • The number of directors to be nominated by each Council is determined by the amount dues paid by each membership category in the preceding year • A national election is then held to choose Directors from each of the Councils

7. Association Governance • The 2009 NASF Board consists of Directors nominated from the following Councils: AESF Council – Peter Gallerani, Pat Gleason, Ken Hankinson, Charles Remied, Joelie Zak MFSA Council – John Kinne, Tony Revier, Michael Siegmund, Blair Vandivier NAMF Council – Tony Alcaro, Bob Burger, Rick Delawder, Tom Gerhardt, Jim Jones, Mike Kelly Ray Lucas, Jerry Wahlin, Bill Wiggins

8. Association Governance • The Board of Directors elects the officers of the Association • The 2009 Officers of NASF are the following: Michael Siegmund - President Tony Revier - Vice President Pat Gleason – Secretary/Treasurer Ray Lucas - Past President Rick Delawder – EC Member At-Large • The Executive Committee meets before each Board meeting as well as holds periodic conference calls when business of the Association requires • The Board of Directors meets three times per year in person and meets monthly by conference call

9. Association Governance • The 2009 AESF Foundation Board of Trustees, appointed by the AESF Council and NASF Past and Vice President, consists of the following members: Don Snyder – President Ira Donovan – Vice President Bob Srinivasan – Secretary/Treasurer Melissa Klingenberg – Past President Eric Brooman Yinlun Huang Brian Kane Ray Lucas Fred Mueller Tony Revier

10. Association Governance • The day to day affairs of the NASF and AESF Foundation are managed by an Association Management Company - AMS Navista • NASF & AESF Foundation Executive Director is John Flatley • The NASF Deputy Executive Director is Carrie Hoffman • Director of Events is Cheryl Clark

11. Association Membership • Membership in the NASF is comprised of members who are in the following Tier categories • Tier I-IV Supplier Members • Pay annual dues from $1,100 to $11,000 • Tier I-V Job Shop/Captive Members • Pay annual dues of $1,100 - Domestic • Tier VII Individual Members • Pay annual dues of $75 - $150

12. Association Membership • Tier I – IV Supplier Members • Offer products including equipment, chemicals and professional services to surface finishing operations • By participating in the NASF supplier member companies show the many NASF job shop and captive shop members their commitment to our industry • Supplier Members range from large, global companies to small, regional businesses

13. Association Membership • Tier V Job/Captive Shop Members • Enterprises which offer surface finishing services to customers • Offer surface finishing operations for parts manufactured by others as well as Organizations which conduct surface finishing operations for the own products (Captive Shops) • Members are principally located in North America

14. Association Membership • Tier VII Individual Members • Individual Members are those who are either actively involved in the surface finishing industry, • Are students who are pursuing a course of study which will lead to a career in the surface finishing industry • Are retired from a professional career in the surface finishing industry • Individual Members live all over the world

15. Association Finances • All categories of membership: Tier I-IV Suppliers; Tier V Job Shops and Tier VII Individual members received approximately a 10% dues increase in 2009 • A conservative financial budget has been developed for 2009 and is being monitored which provides a projected surplus in excess of $140,000 • Financial performance is promptly reported to the Financial Advisory Committee (FAC) which meets monthly • Financial information shared with all Board Members, Councils and Affiliate & Branch leadership

16. NASF Revenue – Where Does it Come From?

17. NASF Expenses – Where Does it Go?

18. What’s Our Plan? • Implementation of a Budget that • Improves the Financial Viability of • NASF and the AESF Foundation • A Marketing Strategy to Increase • Membership • 3. An Accessible Education Program to • Increase Professional Development • and Participation in NASF • Delivering Programs that Provide • Valuable Member Benefits • 5. Collaboration to Ensure Support of • NASF as “One Association” Representing • ALL Interests of the Industry

19. NASF Benefits • Since the NASF began in 2007 there have been many successes: • Industry Events (SUR/FIN, Management Conference, Washington Forum) • Government Relations • Educational Training Programs • Cooperation among categories of members • Embracing technology to communicate • Industry Promotion

20. NASF Benefits Industry Events • SUR/FIN • Recognition of Importance of Exhibitor and Technical Sessions • Long Term Strategic Plan to Provide Value to Members • Enhanced Profitability Enhanced • THE Place for Our Industry to Gather • Management Conference • Focus on Management Issues Impacting Industry • Networking in Relaxed Business Environment • Washington Forum • Updates on Critical National Policies Affecting Industry • Visits to Congressional Offices to Promote Industry

21. NASF Benefits • Government Relations • Advocacy on behalf of Industry (Reduces Regulatory Costs for Members) • Establish Strategic Relationships with Policymakers on Multiple Levels) • Provide Information to Members on New and Emerging Legislative, Regulatory and Policy Issues impacting the Surface Finishing Industry • Develop Valuable Compliance Tools for Members • Facilitate the Investigation of New Technology and Improvement of Existing Technology to Achieve Environmental Goals • Promote Industry through New Opportunities for products and services

22. NASF Benefits Specific Government Relations Benefits • Metals Products and Machinery Effluent Limits Rulemaking (saving over $300,000 per facility per year) • OSHA Workplace Exposure Standard for Hexavalent Chromium (saving $330,000 per year per facility) • Plating and Polishing Area Source Rule (savings of $50 - 100,000 per facility per year) • EPA’s Revised Definition of Solid Waste (savings of $20 – 50,000 per facility per year) • Recent Compliance and Guidance Tools (combined value of more than $15, 000 per member)

23. NASF Benefits • Educational Programs • Enhanced CEF training-around the country • Improved on-line Home study classes • Offering new educational programs • Expanding New Educational Opportunities for Members and other Industries in Supply Chain • Cooperation among categories of members • NASF is the vehicle for promotion of OUR industry • Recognition that this is OUR industry and we must work together to protect and promote it • Big issues dominate discussions • Networking and Information Sharing Opportunities Bring Added Value to Members

24. NASF Benefits Embracing Technology to Communicate Enhance Website to provide valuable Information for Members New Electronic Plating and Surface Finishing Magazine Monthly Newsletter Summarizing Industry Events, Activities and Issues New Ad Hoc Technology Committee that will be discussing and exploring new opportunities on emerging technology issues

25. NASF Benefits Industry Promotion • Bright Design Challenge • SFMRB Reports • SUR/FIN • Technology Workshops and Seminars • Statistical Surveys

26. NASF Future Benefits Projects Under Consideration • Property and Casualty Insurance • Health insurance • Credit Forum • Downloadable QMF Guides

27. Communicating and Enhancing Benefits Meaningful Benefits Need to Be Communicated to Prospective Members Involvement of Members Is Critical to Communicating Benefits Input Is Needed from Members to Enhance and Expand Member Benefits With this Information, the Board Can Establish Policies and Create Tools to Enhance Benefits for Members

28. Ambassadors Are Key To Our Success! • If you think about why you first joined our association, it was probably because someone you respected invited you to get involved • We are asking for your help, in any way that you can to help us recruit and retain members • We are also asking for your input, your assistance in how we are managing our association—any thoughts or guidance you have, on any subject is appreciated

29. What Is The Excuse Of The Day?? • NASF Does Not Provide Me with Any Value NASF Members Are Rewarded with Numerous Benefits that Create New Business Opportunities, Provide Education and Save Money • Money is tight Don’t Eliminate Your Most Valuable Industry Resources and Networking Opportunities When You Need It Most

30. What Are We Asking Of You? • We have lost a number of members for many reasons • We need to re-connect with many of those members and remind them of the many benefits of membership in our association • We are asking you, someone whom the Board has identified as a leader in our industry, someone whom all of members respect, to help us keep past members and assist in the development of new members

31. How Are We Working Together? • Each member of the Board is responsible for working with the various members, branches and affiliates in a geographic areas • Please review the list, and if you think of any one who should be involved, but is not, please contact the Board member in the given area • We will provide you with: • PowerPoint Presentation • NASF Membership Package • Membership Recruitment and Retention Tools

32. NASF Ambassador Contact List Golden West Board & Membership Committee Contacts - Ray Lucas, Tony Revier, Jerry Wahlin, Bill Wiggins, Sam Bell Invited Ambassadors – Bob McBride, Frank Aguilar, Howard Little, Alan Olick, Geof Blake, Greg Halligan, Dan Cunningham, David Anzures, Sr., William Bonivert, Jack Dini, John Donaldson and Francis Odell Mid-Atlantic Board & Membership Committee Contacts - Tony Alcaro Invited Ambassadors – Tom McGrath, Ken Newby, Dave Hansell, Chris Farren, Ken Marino, Joe Tilton, Ed Miller, Bob Sica, Tim Baublitz, Herman Hammer, Jeff Higdon, BJ Mason and Fred Mueller Canada Board & Membership Committee Contacts - Peter Gallerani and Danielle Miousse Invited Ambassadors – Richard Thibodeau, Mike Kuntz, Gino Lastoria, Erich Knebel and Ken Lemke

33. NASF Ambassador Contact List Great Lakes Board & Membership Committee Contacts –Bob Burger Invited Ambassadors – Bernie Haviland, Ken Gatchel, Robert Groom, David Marsh and Philip Ranno Midwest Board & Membership Committee Contacts – Rick Delawder, Pat Gleason, Charles Remied, Joelie Zak, Chuck Schultz, Becky Bennett , Matt Pankow, Eric Olander and Dick Crain Invited Ambassadors – Richard Carey, James Jacobs, Walter Lydick, Sr., and Joanne Marozza Mid-East Board & Membership Committee Contacts – Bill Saas Invited Ambassadors – Alex Kappos, Steve Brown, Greg Terrell, Edward Durkin, Aristides Gianakopoulos, Gregory Hadgis, Doug Lay and Dan Leonhardt

34. NASF Ambassador Contact List Piedmont Board & Membership Committee Contacts – Ken Hankinson, John Kinne and Paul Fisher Invited Ambassadors – Steve Gilbert, Cliff Roy and Bob Sizelove Pacific Northwest Board & Membership Committee Contacts – Mike Kelly and Chuck Reichert Invited Ambassadors – David Amlin, Fred Clay, David Kelly and Richard Wooley Tri-State Board & Membership Committee Contacts – Blair Vandivier and Scott Walker Invited Ambassadors – Dan Leonhardt, Joe Leonhardt and Jerry Philips

35. NASF Ambassador Contact List Central/South Board & Membership Committee Contacts – Jim Jones, Will Askew, Mike Faulman and Wassy Boddison Invited Ambassadors – Sammy Huffman, Leif Harland, Paul Frank and Dennis Hanlon, Brian Manty, Dave Roach and Gene Burman New England/Empire State Board & Membership Committee Contacts – Tom Gerhardt, Michael Siegmund and John Gilbert Invited Ambassadors – Marc Pellissier, Fran DiGiovanni, Chris Capalbo, Marko Duffy, Ron Feeley, Mike Vaccarelli, Dave Tarolli, Bob Rovinelli, John Culver, Mike Barnstead, Robert Berry, Richard Fanelli, James Lemonias, Hrant Shoushanian, Jack Thim, Jr., Tam Van Tran, Trip Walen and Duff Gerhardt

36. NASF Contact Information NASF Membership Liaison Ken Hankinson airkch@kchservices.com 828-245-9836 Blair Vandivier bvandivier@benchmark-products.com 317-875-0051

37. NASF Contact Information NASF Headquarters John Flatley, Executive Director Carrie Hoffman, Deputy Executive Director 1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005 202-457-8404 www.nasf.org

38. NASF Contact Information NASF Government Relations The Policy Group Christian Richter crichter@thepolicygroup.com 202-257-0250 Jeff Hannapel jhannapel@thepolicygroup.com 202-257-3756

39. Thank you! Thank You for Taking Time from Your Busy Day to Attend this Webinar. We Hope You Have a Better Understanding of the Current State and Challenges of Your Association. We Hope You Continue to Believe in the Value and Benefits Offered by the NASF.