View Newsletter http://www.fcmaweb.com/tabid/87/Default.aspx?page=Newsletter&IssueID=37 1 of 6 7/15/2009 12:19 PM Search FCMA Print this page Press Ctrl+D to bookmark Email this page Drag this link onto your Home button to make this your Home Page AUGUST 8/15/2004 Banding Together for Better Bottom Line One of the major advantages of FCMA membership is the opportunity to improve profits from the collective experience of the over 300 companies in our membership. Workshops, seminars, general meetings and active committees are all focused on helping you become better in your chosen field. We are now introducing a new concept to help you even more. - Lean Consortium: Sixteen FCMA members have banded together to facilitate the lean process in each company. Lean experience goes from extensive to almost no knowledge. Company size ranges from 10 to 4200 employees. Each member of the group is realizing remarkable progress and the group will continue in existence for three years. FCMA's goal is to create a series of Lean Consortiums with local mentors and coordinators. Consortiums will be established for both manufacturing and associate members. We want the next Consortium to begin formation in early 2005. - Workers Compensation Consortium: Claude Revels at JM Family/Southeast Toyota is pulling together a group of companies and healthcare providers to address workers comp medical costs. The goal is to have a group of pre-approved providers and companies using a negotiated rate schedule that will provide more responsive care at a lower cost. The group will operate under the FCMA banner. This can be a forerunner to control workers comp cost and show the effective use of group buying power. - Healthcare Workgroup: The first meeting of a group of FCMA members was held at Florida Rock on August 11 to discuss how to use best practices to reduce healthcare costs. The next meeting will focus on how to use known data to affect utilization, outcomes, and cost. As an example, there is an early non-invasive, inexpensive screen for colon cancer that is highly predictive. Unfortunately few physicians use this effective cost saving predictor. The goal is to increase the educational level of users and payers of the healthcare system as a way of controlling costs. - Large Energy Users: Major customers of JEA met nearly two years ago and most recently August 13. The goal is to determine how to mitigate utility cost increases through a close partnership with major utilities. These are specific ways that FCMA is working to help each company improve its bottom line. Look for us to continue these efforts. Our goal: bring you measurable value that makes you and your company more competitive globally.
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AUGUST 8/15/2004
Banding Together for Better Bottom Line
One of the major advantages of FCMA membership is the opportunity to improve profits from the collective experience of the over 300 companies in our membership. Workshops, seminars, general meetings and active committees are all focused onhelping you become better in your chosen field. We are now introducing a new concept to help you even more.
- Lean Consortium: Sixteen FCMA members have banded together to facilitate the lean process in each company. Leanexperience goes from extensive to almost no knowledge. Company size ranges from 10 to 4200 employees. Each member ofthe group is realizing remarkable progress and the group will continue in existence for three years. FCMA's goal is to create aseries of Lean Consortiums with local mentors and coordinators. Consortiums will be established for both manufacturing andassociate members. We want the next Consortium to begin formation in early 2005.
- Workers Compensation Consortium: Claude Revels at JM Family/Southeast Toyota is pulling together a group of companiesand healthcare providers to address workers comp medical costs. The goal is to have a group of pre-approved providers andcompanies using a negotiated rate schedule that will provide more responsive care at a lower cost. The group will operateunder the FCMA banner. This can be a forerunner to control workers comp cost and show the effective use of group buyingpower.
- Healthcare Workgroup: The first meeting of a group of FCMA members was held at Florida Rock on August 11 to discuss howto use best practices to reduce healthcare costs. The next meeting will focus on how to use known data to affect utilization,outcomes, and cost. As an example, there is an early non-invasive, inexpensive screen for colon cancer that is highly predictive. Unfortunately few physicians use this effective cost saving predictor. The goal is to increase the educational level ofusers and payers of the healthcare system as a way of controlling costs.
- Large Energy Users: Major customers of JEA met nearly two years ago and most recently August 13. The goal is todetermine how to mitigate utility cost increases through a close partnership with major utilities.
These are specific ways that FCMA is working to help each company improve its bottom line. Look for us to continue theseefforts. Our goal: bring you measurable value that makes you and your company more competitive globally.
Our next General Membership Meeting will be held at Swisher International. They have been making cigars in Jacksonville since 1924. We will tour the downtown/Springfield facilities at the end of the meeting (air conditioned). Please dress accordingly. Jim Dickenson new head of JEA will be giving a presentation on upcoming utlity rate changes. Details for themeeting:
When: Monday, August 30 4:00 - 6:00 PM Where: 459 E. 16th Street (enter at 15th Street gate) Map:[Click for directions] RSVP: By clicking here.
Load King Manufacturing CompanyMark Hutto, VP of Manufacturing, 904-633-7353
State-of-the-art manufacturing facility with design, engineering and expertise to provide customers with the finest supermarket products (e.g., checkout counters, pharmacies and recycling equipment) and store-packaging solutions.
A leader in the custom roll forming and metal fabrication market. (Engineering & Designing; Outsourcing Evaluation Form;Recent Trends in Roll Forming; Standard Tolerances For Roll Forming)
Thomas Industrial Network JaxRobin Patton, Consultant Representative, 904-387-6378
Thomas Industrial Network puts your company in front of millions of industrial buyers on the Web, on CD-Rom, and in print.
"Corporate Communications & Branding"-Do people know what products and services you provide?-How are you communicating your product and service?-Influencing customer perception of your company?-Does your company speak to the prospect and external c ustomer in one voice?
When: Tuesday, September 14 Registration beginning at 11:15 AM; 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Where: UNF Conference Center 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville
Cost: $55 Includes lunch; free parking (Contact the FCMA office for price break for 3 or more from same company) RSVP: FCMA Reservation Line (343-9372) or email to Maria Corby by clicking here.
2004 Wage Survey AvailableResults are in! Fifty-three companies participated in this year's Wage & Benefit Survey, and we have copies for sale for $150. This survey is only available for purchase by FCMA members. Contact the FCMA office to order your copy today.
Overview of Intellectual Property - Sign Up TODAY!FCMA members Allen, Dyer, Doppelt, Milbrath & Gilcrest, PA are the experts putting on this workshop that will include the following topics to be reviewed:* Patents* Trademarks* Copyrights* Trade Secrets* Avoiding IP Lawsuits
Wednesday, September 297:30AM-9:30AM @ UNF * Special Member rate: $35
Family Nights with the SunsIf you are not taking advantage of the Family Nights that FCMA sponsors, you are missing out on lots of fun! 145 members took advantage of the special priced tickets. August 6 just happened to be the car give away night, and John Polidan of Enduris won one of the used cars. Many stuck around for the fireworks display at the end of the game. Don't miss out next time--you could be a winner, too!
NAVAIRDepot wins four safety awards for 2004: This was a banner year for the Naval Air Depot Jacksonvilles safety program.With the most recent selection for the Department of the Navy (DON) 2004 Safety Excellence Award, the Depot adds another award to its list of accomplishments. Ms. Connie DeWitte, deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for Safety congratulated theDepot for the exemplary performance demonstrated by Naval Air Depot, Jacksonville, reflecting an uncompromising professionalism and safety-focused organizational culture essential to your continued mission success and optimal readinessThis superlative achievement identifies NADEP Jacksonville as among the best of the best and is directly attributable to an all hands effort. -Information supplied by Katherine L. Midyette, NAVAIR Depot, Jacksonville Public Affairs Specialist
Coffman, Coleman, Andrews & Grogan, P.A.Announces Mike Prendergast was recently installed as President of the Rotary Club of West Jacksonville. Mike is also pastPresident of the Jacksonville Bar Association.
The GriggsGroup, CPAs is pleased to announce the addition of LeAnne Holland to the Para Professional Staff and John Sciacca as an Audit Supervisor. John has 19 years of accounting and internal audit experience. Hes a Certified Internal Auditor and aCertified Financial Services Auditor.
Member-to-MemberCheck here in 'Names in the News' where we will be highlighting some of our members who are taking advantage of getting involved in the association and building business relationships. Contact the FCMA office to share your Member-to-Member success stories
Colomer USA and Kelly Services
It made a lot of sense to move a Kelly satellite office on-site at Colomer USA to efficiently handle staffing requirements. AngieLittleton of Colomer and Carl Bullard of Kelly Services have formed a close working relationship.
KAMAN - July 26Kaman Aerospace opened their doors to FCMA at the July General Membership meeting. Recently expanded, Kaman is a world-renown pioneer in the manufacture of aircraft and airframe components, missile safe and arming devices, electromagnetic motors, measuring systems and microwave cable assemblies. After our business meeting, we toured the facilities. Thanks to Bob Kallman, Director of Operations, for his hospitality.
August - September - October
August3 - Government Relations Committee Meeting, 12:00 noon 6 - Family Night at the Jacksonville Suns (see article under Short Takes)10 - Community Relations, 11:30AM at Iluka Resources17 - Membership Development, 11:30 AM @ Compass Bank18 - PR Committee, 11:30AM - at the FCMA office18 - Professional Progress, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM19 - NO EHS Committee Meeting (See August 26 Workshop) 26 - EHS Mold Workshop, 7:30-11:30 AM at the Northeast Safety Council31 - FMA / EFMAC Quarterly meeting in Orlando27 - Board of Directors Meeting, 7:30 AM30 - General Membership Meeting 4:00-6:00 PM
1 - HR/Education Committee Meeting, 7:30 AM7 - Government Relations Committee Meeting, 12:00 noon 8 - Professional Progress10 - Crane Awards at UNF University Center (see article under Short Takes)14 - Community Relations, 11:30AM 14 - PR Workshop on Corporate Communications, 7:30-10:00 AM - at UNF16 - EHS Committee Meeting, 12:00 noon at Northeast Florida Safety Council 21 - Membership Development, 11:30 AM @ Compass Bank21 - After Hours, 5:00-7:00 PM21 - Lean 101, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM23 - SPC Overview, 8:00 AM - 12:00 noon University Center24 - Board of Directors Meeting, 7:30 AM27 - General Membership Meeting 4:00-6:00 PM, NADEP29 - Overview of Intellectual Property Workshop, 7:30AM-9:30AM, UNF
October5 - Government Relations Committee Meeting, 12:00 noon 12 - Community Relations Workshop, TBA19 - Membership Development, 11:30 AM @ Compass Bank20 - PR Subcommittee, 11:30 AM21 - EHS Committee Meeting, 12:00 noon at the Northeast Safety Council22 - Board of Directors Meeting25 - General Membership Meeting 4:00-6:00 PM27 - New/Prospective Member Luncheon TBA
AugustA. Community Relations - Elizabeth Revell, (Iluka Resources, Inc.), Chairman; Kendra Tanner, (Allstates WorldCargo), Asst. Chair 1. General Meetings: 4:00-6:00 PM unless otherwise noted. a. August 30 - Swisher International b. September 27 - Naval Aviation Depot (security form required) 2. PR Subcommittee: Tom Helm, Chair (Rogers Towers): Next workshop will be September 14 "Corporate Communications& Branding." Crane Awards to be taped for broadcast on cable (public access).
Professional Progress class shown below at Channel 12. B. HR/Education - Paulette Hinken, Chairperson (ENTEGEE/MPS Group); Claude Revels, Asst. Chair (JM Family Enterprises) 1. Upcoming Workshop: Overview on Intellectual Property on September 29. 2. Healthcare Symposium: Consortium formed with Shands and Mayo. Group met this month to discuss HRA's and HSA's. 3. Florida MEP Partnership: Lean 101 will be repeated on September 21. SPC Overview will be on September 23. 4. Wage Survey: 53 companies participated; survey distributed. Copies available for $150 to members only.
C. Environmental/Safety - Steve Jenkins, Chairman (Moran Environmental Recovery Group); Paul Steinbrecher, Assistant Chair (JEA) 1. TMDL Update: FDEP accepted proposed TMDLs and is moving to allocation which is a political process. Herschel Vinyard ofAtlantic Marine has replaced Mike Burch of Rayonier on Stakeholder group. 2. CAP: On summer break; meetings to resume September 16. 3. Professional Progress: Completed class on law, workplace safety, financial planning. Graduation scheduled for September16. 4. Workshops: Indoor Air Quality (Mold) will be August 26 (see article).
D. Government Relations - Mary M. O'Brien, Chairman (Advanced Disposal Services); Tracy Jackson, Asst. Chair (Dean Foods) 1. Legislative: Developing 2006 legislative agenda which will be presented to Duval Delegation in late summer/early fall. 2. Guests: Committee will host Representatives Jennifer Carroll and Audrey Gibson at an upcoming meeting. 3. Enterprise Florida Manufacturing Advisory Council: Plans are underway for a December 1-2 event recognizingmanufacturers.
E. Membership Development - Jim Hoener, Chairman (Ameritape, Inc.); Dawn Blackledge, Asst. Chair (Aerostar Environmental Services)
1. Membership Drive within a Drive: Still time to recruit members to win cash prizes. 2. Liaison Visits: Continue to focus on retention.
F. Lean Consortium: Part-time coordinator, Amy Erickson, is on board. Training on lean basics, 5S and continuous improvement continue.
2004 Contributors
Platinum Plus funds selected FCMA activities (such as website, PR, and our lobbyist). Contact Sherri in the FCMA Office about contributing. Your donation will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you! The following members have given for 2004:
PLATINUM PLUS Maxwell House Coffee (Kraft)
PLATINUM Atlantic Marine, Inc. Auld & White Contructors, Inc. ENKEI Florida, Inc. ENTEGEE Technical Staffing/MPS Group Georgia-Pacific Corporation
GOLD Colomer USA, Inc.
SILVER Rex Corporation
BRONZE Akerman Senterfitt Dean Foods FMC Corporation
PATRON Advanced Disposal Services Automation Engineering Bacardi Bottling Company Florida Machine Works Iluka Resources, Inc. Moran Environmental Services Richard Oreair & Company LPG Environmental & Permitting Services
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