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OAMF Event Calendar 2008

We hope everyone has had an enjoyable summer. The OAMF board has been busy planning upcoming meetings, seminars, training, and social events. Please make time to participate in these valuable activities and take advantage of your OAMF membership benefits.

Please reserve the following dates on your calendar for upcoming OAMF events:

Meeting - Date: Thursday, September 18th
Location: Harry's Steakhouse
Topic: Labor/Employment Law
Guest Speaker: Steven M. Moss, Chair, Labor and Employment Group, Kahn Kleinman, LPA

Training - "Treatment of Metal Wastestreams" Certification Course & Exam
Date: Friday, September 26 * Friday, October 3rd * Friday, October 10th
Location: NEORSD
Event Flyer/Reservation form PDF

Clambake - Date: Thursday, October 2nd
Location: Clifton Beach Club, Lakewood, Ohio
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Invitation & Reservation Form will be sent separately

Seminar - Compliance Seminar
Location: NEORSD
Date: Wednesday, December 3rd
Time: 8:00 a.m. Morning Session Only
Tentative Topics include: Clarifying RCRA Personnel Training Requirements, Writing, understanding & implementing RCRA Contingency Plans, GACT,Slug Discharge Control Plans

Please contact the OAMF office if you have any questions.
Email Kathy Hogan or phone 216-513-2130

SUR/FIN® 2008 "A NEW ATTITUDE CONTINUES"

DATES: June 16-18
LOCATION:Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, Indiana

SUR/FIN 2008 takes "A New Attitude" to greater heights. SUR/FIN continues to grow to embrace the entire supply chain of the surface finishing industry and remains the worldwide focal point for the industry. This major international conference and trade show provides the best venue in which to explore the newest technology and practical applications for surface finishing. It is the premiere event at which the science of surface finishing is advanced -- the place where professionals can share ideas and experiences to help one another solve industry problems and improve productivity.

J.D. POWER & ASSOCIATES CHIEF ECONOMIST FEATURED SPEAKER FOR SUR/FIN 2008 AUTOMOTIVE SYMPOSIUM
Indianapolis Branch Reception @Jillian's, Monday 6/16 5:30-8:00
Sur/Fin Industry Party @ Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 6/17 6:30-10:00
For more information or to register, go to www.nasf.org

2007 pictures

Important Notices

Letter on Reorganization of NAMF, AESF, and MFSA [PDF] - August 7, 2006

Miss a Meeting - Miss a Lot

From our September Speaker, Kevin Quinn:
As promised here is the link to the BWC Group rating, Keeping you informed website page http://www.ohiobwc.com/home/current/releases/2007/GroupRateDefault.asp. Additionally, there is an e-mail box link on the website page to be used for questions and feedback on this subject. Here is a direct link to the e-mail box GroupRatingInfo@bwc.state.oh.us

If OSHA comes to your door... [Word]

Training Compliance Calendar [Excel]

Read a review of 2006 meetings

January 18, 2007 Hazardous Waste Management Program Review
Representatives from Ohio EPA and waste management companies

All meetings will be held at Harry's Steakhouse unless otherwise stated. Registration information will follow. Or you can make your reservations early by contacting Kathy Hogan at 216-513-2130 or by e-mailing kathy@oamf.org

Important Reading

Compliance with OSHAA's Final Cr(VI) Standard [PowerPoint]
By: Joelie Zak CEF-4
Scientific Control Laboratories, Inc.

Washington Report July 27, 2006 [PDF]

EPA Forms

OAMF Executive Members

President

Steve Brown - President, BroCo Products
18624 Syracuse Ave.
Cleveland, OH-* 44110
216-531-0880
216-531-8539 (fax)

Vice President

Ken Roth
Duray Plating Co.
216-941-5540
Fax: 216/941-5919

Executive Administrator

Kathy Hogan
email: kathy@oamf.org
34320 Springvale Circle
Avon, OH 44011
216-513-2130

Treasurer

Randy Solganik - President, City Plating
4821 West 130th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
216-267-8158

National Director

Alex Kappos - President, Erieview Metal Treating
4465 Johnston Pkwy
Cleveland, OH 44128
216-663-1780
216-663-2322 (fax)

Additional Board Members

Peter L. Sobey - President, AETNA Plating
6511 Morgan Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44127
216-341-9111
216-341-4527 (fax)

Bill Saas - President, Taskem, Inc.
4639 Van Epps Road
Brooklyn Hts., OH-* 44131
216-351-1500
216-351-5677 (fax)

Jim Kelly - Kelly Plating
10316 Madison Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44102
216-961-1080

Brad Majoy, NA Sales Manager
PAVCO, Inc.
4500 Rockside Road, Ste. #420
Independence OH 44131
216-447-9581
216-447-9579 (fax)

John Sparano, VP
Woodhill Plating Works Company
9114 Reno Avenue
Cleveland OH 44105
216-883-1344

Interested in becoming a OAMF member? Download a membership application form.