http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm FMA Foundation News en-us Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:42:54 -0500 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:22:00 -0500 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss jasonb@thefabricator.com jasonb@thefabricator.com http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/7/24/31-Students-win-manufacturing-scholarships-from-FMA-and-the-FMA-Foundation Thirty-one high school graduates earned $5,000, $2,500, or $500 toward their college or trade school education from the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl. (FMA), and its Foundation for the 2008-2009 academic school year. The FMA Foundation scholarships are awarded annually to college- and trade or technical school-bound high school seniors and college students who seek careers in manufacturing. This year, the FMA awarded scholarships totaling $110,500 to a record 31 students from across the country. The winners are: $5,000 Donor Sponsored Scholarships William Charvat IV, Elk Grove Village, Ill. (Don & Andree Begneaud College Scholarship) Michael Fagan, Los Altos, Calif. (The Steel Family Charitable Fund College Scholarship) Shama Iyer, Canton, Ohio (Outside Processors Council (OPC) College Scholarship) Paul Lynch, State College, Pa. (BEGNEAUD Manufacturing Inc. College Scholarship) Christopher McKelvey, Marmora, N.J. (Thomas Mallan Memorial Scholarship)  $2,500 Donor Sponsored Scholarship John Piotrowski, Mount Laurel, N.J. (Thomas Mallan Memorial Scholarship) $5,000 Member Scholarship Justin Bush, Weyerhaeuser, Wis. Brian Dapore, Versailles, Ohio Brent Denton, Appleton, Wis. Benjamin Eilerman, Rossburg, Ohio Matthew Gonitzke , Rockford, Ill. Adam Koesters, Maria Stein, Ohio Kevin Langston, Piqua, Ohio Drew Mescher, Minster, Ohio Sharissa Murphy, White Rock, B.C., Canada Ben Shappie, Versailles, Ohio Corey Vossler, St. Marys, Ohio $2,500  Scholarships Stephen Blanchard, Katy, Texas Daniel Cosson, New York, N.Y. Alanna Cummings, Long Beach, Calif. Cody Grebe, Milford, Mich. Justin Johnson, Long Beach, Calif. Robert Johnson, Downey, Calif. Tomasz Kuna, Yonkers, N.Y. Joseph Logsdon, Corriganville, Md. Brian Lutomski, Granger, Ind. Ryan Shenk, Suwanee, Ga. $500 GO-Brennan Scholarships Alanna Cummings, Long Beach, Calif. Kevin Delyser, Marion, N.Y. Brian Freeman, Carrollton, Mo. Justin Johnson, Long Beach, Calif. Dave Larson, Ontario, N.Y. Gary Lawrence, Wolcott, N.Y. To be eligible, applicants were required to be full-time students with a minimum 3.0 GPA (for a college scholarship) or a 2.0 GPA (for a trade/technical school scholarship) enrolled in an engineering or manufacturing-related course of study, or a trade or technical program that may lead to a career in manufacturing. Students were responsible for submitting academic records and an engineering or manufacturing-related program description with each application. Scholarships Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:22:00 -0500 http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/7/24/31-Students-win-manufacturing-scholarships-from-FMA-and-the-FMA-Foundation http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/2/28/FMA-Foundation-director-Boyd-Coddington8212A-life--celebrated Everyone at the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Foundation is saddened by the untimely death of a key member of its board of directors. Car-building legend Boyd Coddington passed away early Wednesday morning, Feb. 27, at a hospital in Whittier, Calif. Founder of Boyd's Wheels and designer of prize-winning custom cars, Coddington won the prestigious "America's Most Beautiful Roadster" award seven times and was inducted into the Grand National Roadster Show and Street Rod Marketing Alliance Halls of Fame. Boyd set a standard for workmanship and creativity with his popular "Cadzilla" creation, considered a design masterpiece. The customized car, based on a 1950s Cadillac, was built for rocker Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. Through his cable TV reality show, "American Hot Rod," Boyd continuously introduced sheet metal work to the mainstream public. "Boyd joined our board in October, and we were excited about working with this industry guru who so enthusiastically shared his love of metalworking," said FMA Foundation Director Terrence Egan. "Besides being one of the winningest hot rod builders of all time, he was my good friend who constantly amazed me with his creativity. My condolences go out to his wife, Jo, his family, and his employees." Boyd also supported numerous philanthropic causes through his Boyd Coddington Foundation serving children with disabilities and kids who are terminally ill. He also took under his wing a number of individuals with Down Syndrome, training and employing them in his business. "Boyd's work with children was an inspiration." said FMA President & CEO Gerald Shankel. "FMA is proud to have been associated with so creative an artisan in our industry, and so generous a philanthropist. We're grateful for his brief time with us." Boyd, 63, had been hospitalized twice recently for a medical condition, but was thought to have been in recovery. Funeral services have been set for Wednesday, March 5, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in La Habra, with a reception to follow that afternoon at Boyd Coddington Hot Rods and Collectibles. Featured Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:37:00 -0500 http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/2/28/FMA-Foundation-director-Boyd-Coddington8212A-life--celebrated http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2007/11/20/FOUNDATION-ELECTS-NEW-MEMBERS ROCKFORD, Ill., Nov. 2007  Boyd Coddington, James P. Bouchard and Delbert "Del" Mullens were elected to the board of directors of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) Foundation at the groups recent annual meeting. Each will serve a two-year term on the 15-member board, which provides governance for the FMA Foundation.  Coddington is an internationally recognized automotive designer, builder, fabricator in the custom-fabricated hot rod industry. He is best known as the under-the-gun, deadline-stomping star of American Hot Rod, a show that airs on TLC, The Learning Channel. He also is owner of the Boyd Coddington Hot Rods and Collectibles based in La Habra, Calif. Coddingtons trademark billet aluminum wheels are a product that launched an industry, and today he continues to introduce sheet metal work, welding and pipe bending to the public. Bouchard is Chairman and CEO of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, of Wheeling, W. Va., and Mullens is owner of Wesley Financial Corp. of Bloomfield Hills, Mich. [More] Featured Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:12:00 -0500 http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2007/11/20/FOUNDATION-ELECTS-NEW-MEMBERS http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2007/9/4/FMA-Foundation-Raffle-Winner-Announced-atbr-On-The-Waterfront-Festival-in-Rockford Hundreds of festival attendees visited the FMA Foundation booth at On the Waterfront in Rockford, Ill., last weekend to view the bobber style motorcycle designed by Matt Hotch, and buy a raffle ticket to try and win that one-of-a-kind cycle. Only one person went home a winner, Lukasz Dubienczuk of Loves Park, Ill. When the call went out to Dubienczuk from FMA Foundation director, Terrence Egan, he couldnt believe it was real. I had to really convince him I wasnt just a friend who was playing a prank, Egan said. Once he realized the call was legitimate, he was thrilled about winning. The proceeds from the raffle will be used to fund scholarships for students who are studying to pursue careers in manufacturing. Scholarships are awarded for both college-degree programs and trade school programs. In 2007 twenty-nine scholarships were awarded by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association and its Foundation, totaling more than $125,000. Based in Rockford, Ill., the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International is a professional organization with more than 2,000 members working together to improve the metal forming and fabricating industry. Founded in 1970, FMA brings metal fabricators and fabricating equipment manufacturers together through technology councils, educational programs, networking events and the FABTECH International/AWS Welding Show. FMA also has a technology affiliate, the Tube & Pipe Association, International (TPA), which focuses on the unique needs of companies engaged in tube and pipe producing and fabricating. Complete information about the FMA can be found at www.fmanet.org. The FMA Foundation is a charitable organization that offers grants to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions introducing young people to metal forming careers in manufacturing, provides funding to organizations starting or expanding manufacturing camps for youth, and issues scholarships to students at colleges and trade schools pursuing careers in manufacturing. More information on the foundation is available by visiting www.fma-foundation.org. Custom Motorcycle Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:43:00 -0500 http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2007/9/4/FMA-Foundation-Raffle-Winner-Announced-atbr-On-The-Waterfront-Festival-in-Rockford http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2007/6/21/FMA-Foundation-Elects-New-Members Matthew Hotch, Bryan Hawkins, Cynthia VanderWaal, Marcia Arndt and Jeffrey Knauf were elected to the board of directors of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association(FMA) Foundation at the groups recent annual meeting. Each will serve a two-year term on the nine-member board, which provides governance for the activities, affairs and property of the FMA Foundation. Hotch, who has been featured on the Discovery Channels Biker Build-Off show, is president of Matt Hotch Designs, a custom motorcycle business based in Fullerton, Calif. VanderWaal is sales and marketing manager for Roper Whitney, Inc., of Rockford, Ill., and Arndt is dean of manufacturing technology at Moraine Park Technical College in West Bend, Wis. New members Hawkins and Knauf are the presidents of Hawkeye Industries, Inc., of Tupelo, Miss., and of Medalist Laserfab, Inc., of Oshkosh, Wis., respectively. Featured Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:02:00 -0500 http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2007/6/21/FMA-Foundation-Elects-New-Members http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2007/6/19/FMA-Foundation-and-Bolts--Thingamajigs-Foundation-Featured-on-Radio-Program The FMA Foundation and Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs Foundation were featured on NAMs radio program, America's Business with Mike Hambrick. Americas Business a new one-hour radio program that delves deep into the issues that shape manufacturing and business in the United States and abroad. John Ratzenberger and Terrence Egan were successful in talking about the skills gap in the industry as well as the manufacturing camps the two organizations have funded together. Featured Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:33:00 -0500 http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2007/6/19/FMA-Foundation-and-Bolts--Thingamajigs-Foundation-Featured-on-Radio-Program http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2007/3/7/John-Ratzenberger-Announces-National-Manufacturing-Camp-Grant-Winners ROCKFORD, Ill., Feb. 26  Host of the Travel Channel's "John Ratzenberger's Made in America" and former Cheers star John Ratzenberger announced at a press conference here today the national winners of the manufacturing camp grants awarded jointly by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Foundation (FMAF) and the Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Foundation (NBTF). Nineteen grants, ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, were awarded to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions that offer overnight or day camp experiences that introduce young people ages 12 to 16 to careers in manufacturing and engineering. The recipients were named at FMA headquarters in Rockford, Ill., by Ratzenberger, television personality and co-founder of NBTF, a charitable organization dedicated to introducing young people to the pleasures of tinkering, creating the next generation of artisans, inventors, engineers, repairmen and skilled workers, and Terrence Egan, director of the FMA Foundation, an educational, research and charitable organization that promotes metal forming and fabricating technology in manufacturing. Two grant winners - the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Ill., and Business Employment Skills Team, Inc., in Peru, Ill., had representatives on hand to receive a ceremonial, enlarged check during the event. Additional grant winners announced are: Sterling Park Day Camp, Bridgeport, Conn. Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden, Ala. National Park Community College, Hot Springs, Ark. Mid-South Community College, West Memphis, Ark. Heart of Georgia Technical College, Dublin, Ga. Ogeechee Technical College, Statesboro, Ga. Southern Maine Community College, South Portland, Maine Enterprise Group Community Ventures, Jackson, Mich. Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, Mich. Van Buren Intermediate School District, Lawrence, Mich. St. Cloud Technical College, St. Cloud, Minn. Ulster Boces, New Paltz, N.Y. Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, Va. Lake Washington Technical College, Kirkland, Wash. Nicolet Area Technical College, Rhinelander, Wis. Coosa Valley Technical College, Rome, Ga. Griffin Technical College, Griffin, Ga. Today, too few young people develop the kind of manual skills required by industries, workshops and engineering practices, said Ratzenberger. Through these grants, we strive to influence young people to the pleasures of tinkering that can lead to careers in production and manufacturing. A demographic shift in the U.S. workforce caused by retiring baby boomers is occurring, and the manufacturing sector is already feeling the impact. There is an ever-increasing demand for highly skilled professionals who can design, program and operate technology, according to Ratzenberger. The purpose of the manufacturing camp grants is to provide a positive, hands-on experience so young people will consider manufacturing as a career option, said Egan. Were making an investment in the workforce of tomorrow. This is critical to the economy of the cities where the camps occur and to the nation in general. The camps target youth at the critical level of secondary education, exposing them to math, science and engineering principles, and giving them opportunities to see the technology being used in industry and the high level of skills that will be required from the workforce. These camps provide youth with the exposure to vocational and technical trades that no longer exist in all public education systems, added Egan. Inspiring youth to consider these trades will have a positive effect on graduation rates, increase the chance for them to earn a living wage, and create a more qualified workforce and community development in impoverished areas. About Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Foundation The mission of the Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Foundation is to avert a growing crisis in America, one that is occurring because too few young people now develop the kind of manual skills required by industries, workshops and engineering practices. Through mentoring programs, education and media awareness, NBTF seeks to introduce young people to the pleasures of tinkering. More information on the foundation is available by visiting www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org. Read more about John's visit to FMA. About FMA Foundation The FMA Foundation is a charitable organization that offers grants to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions introducing young people to metal forming careers in manufacturing, provides funding to organizations starting or expanding manufacturing camps for youth, and issues scholarships to students at colleges and trade schools pursuing careers in manufacturing. More information on the foundation is available by visiting www.fma-foundation.org. Manufacturing Camps Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:19:00 -0500 http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2007/3/7/John-Ratzenberger-Announces-National-Manufacturing-Camp-Grant-Winners http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2007/3/7/Fma-Foundation-Offers-Scholarships-For-Students-Pursuing-Careers-In-Manufacturing ROCKFORD, Ill., Feb. 20, 2007  The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for college- or trade school-bound high school seniors who seek careers in manufacturing. College scholarship applications must be submitted by April 2. Trade school scholarship applications are accepted at any time during the year and are determined on a quarterly basis. To be eligible, applicants must be full-time students with a minimum 3.0 GPA (for a college scholarship) or a 2.0 GPA (for a trade/technical school scholarship) enrolled in an engineering or manufacturing-related course of study, or a trade or technical program that may lead to a career in manufacturing. Students will be responsible for submitting academic records and an engineering or manufacturing-related program description with each application. Membership-based scholarships are available for individuals who are members of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA), Tube and Pipe Association, International (TPA) or the Outside Processors Council (OPC); the employee of a member company; or the child of a member or member companys employee. College scholarships for members are $5,000 per school year and college scholarships for non-members are $2,500 per school year. Trade school scholarships up to $2,000 per school year require membership. Students may apply for membership at the time of application. For more information about the scholarships available, students should call (815) 381-1338 or visit http://www.fma-foundation.org/Scholarships.cfm. Additionally, scholarship winners may receive a three-day internship with the FMA Foundation to attend FABTECH International/AWS Welding Show in Chicago, Nov. 11-14. The all-expense-paid internship is valued at more than $1,500 and includes travel, hotel, meals, technical educational sessions and free admission to FABTECH. Interns chosen will be introduced to the latest technology and meet industry leaders at the largest metal forming and fabricating show in North America. About FMA Foundation The FMA Foundation is a charitable organization that offers grants to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions introducing young people to metal forming careers in manufacturing, provides funding to organizations starting or expanding manufacturing camps for youth, and issues scholarships to students at colleges and trade schools pursuing careers in manufacturing. More information on the foundation is available by visiting www.fma-foundation.org. Scholarships Scholarship Winners Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:22:00 -0500 http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2007/3/7/Fma-Foundation-Offers-Scholarships-For-Students-Pursuing-Careers-In-Manufacturing http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2006/9/19/Wisconsin-Manufacturer--Matt-Hotch-Build-Motorcycle-for-Charity-Auction Rockford, Ill.- September 19, 2006 - Medalist Laserfab Inc., a progressive specialty sheet metal fabricator from Oshkosh, Wis., is building and donating a custom, bobber-style motorcycle that will be placed in the Fabricator & Manufacturers Association (FMA) Foundations charitable auction this fall. Inspired by motorcycle fabricating television shows, the Medalist team will custom-design and -build the bike in time for the start of the online auction slated for Sept. 27. Medalist will have the advisory help of Matt Hotch, the two-time winner of the Discovery Channels Biker Build-Off. Bidding will continue on the bike at a live auction on the floor of FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show in Atlanta, Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. Hotch has been hands-on in the design of the cycle, said Terrence Egan, CFRE, Director of the FMA Foundation. He has also provided his connections and assistance in ordering quality parts from his suppliers. The team at Medalist plans on investing significantly in the bike and estimates the value of the finished product to exceed $50,000. Progress on the bike can be tracked on the Foundations web site. With the generous support of Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International, 100 percent of the FMA Foundations auction proceeds will be used to establish manufacturing camps for teens and award scholarships to young adults entering the metal fabricating and forming industry. The FMA will also match proceeds dollar-for-dollar with a gift to the Foundations Endowment Fund. The FMA Foundation Auction is being sponsored by Trumpf USA and "Americas Business" with Mike Hambrick. For more information, to bid, or to donate an item or service to be auctioned, log on to www.industryauction.org Listen to podcasts about the bike and auction at PRWeb.com and Podcasternews.com. View the live Webcam and see the progress as the cycle is built. Enter the word "guest" for the username and the word "camera" for the password when prompted. Webcam works best using Internet Explorer 6.0 or above. Viewers may also be prompted to install an Active X component to see the video.--!> Custom Motorcycle Tue, 19 Sep 2006 08:41:00 -0500 http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2006/9/19/Wisconsin-Manufacturer--Matt-Hotch-Build-Motorcycle-for-Charity-Auction http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2006/8/31/Grants-for-Manufacturing-Camps-Now-Available Rockford, Ill.- Fifteen to 20 grants ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 each will be awarded by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Foundation (FMA Foundation) to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions. Groups applying for the grants must be able to conduct a quality overnight or day camp experience that will introduce young people ages 12 to 16 to metal forming careers in manufacturing. Collaborations between educational institutions and camp organizations are encouraged. A demographic shift in the U.S. work force caused by retiring baby boomers is taking place, and the manufacturing sector is already feeling the impact. While improvements in technology have increased efficiency rates and reduced the amount of unskilled labor needed, there is an ever-increasing demand for highly skilled professionals such as engineers who can design, program, and operate technology being employed. The purpose of Manufacturing Camp grants is to provide a positive, hands-on experience so young people will consider manufacturing as a future career option. Grant funds may be used for the expenses related to curriculum development and instruction, as well as direct expenses such as housing, meals, transportation, and supplies. Expenses related to the purchase of software or other capital expenditures do not qualify. Application deadline is December 15, 2006. Applications and additional information are available by visiting www.fma-foundation.org/grants. The mission of the Foundation is to serve as a charitable organization specifically to provide funding for training, grants, scholarships, research, and publishing information relating to the sector of the manufacturing community which utilizes metal forming, fabricating, and product assembly. For photos, please e-mail foundation@fmanet.org. Grants Available Thu, 31 Aug 2006 08:47:00 -0500 http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2006/8/31/Grants-for-Manufacturing-Camps-Now-Available http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2006/7/10/FMA-Foundation-Announces-2006-Scholarship-Recipients The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Foundation proudly announces its scholarship winners for the 2006-2007 academic year. These awards, totaling $47,500, will cover the cost of books, fees, and tuition for students enrolled in engineering programs. The following high school seniors will receive a $3,000 scholarship: Erik Anderson, Roscoe, Ill., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Brent Burnett, Mason, Ohio, Purdue University; Jonathan Mercado, Rockford, Ill., University of Wisconsin  Madison; Alexander Miller, Medina, Ohio, Ohio University; and Scott Renninger, Manheim, Pa., Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Recipients of a $2,000 college scholarship are: Jerod Bush, Lima, Ohio, The Ohio State University; William Harger, Evansville, Ind., Vincennes University; Riley Huibers, St. Catharines, Ontario, Niagara College - Glendale Campus; Ron Kahlig, Coldwater, Ohio, The Ohio State University; Stephanie Lo, Madison, Ala., Northwest University - McCormick School of Engineering & Applied Sciences; Paul Lynch, Gordon, Pa., Pennsylvania State University; Daniel Niemela, Quinnesec, Mich., Ferris State University; Michael Pomeroy, Hamilton, Ontario, McMaster University; Ben Shappie, Versailles, Ohio, University of Dayton; Taylor Stockton, Medford, Ore., Oregon Institute of Technology; Gregory Uhlenhake, Columbus, Ohio, The Ohio State University; and Joseph Yurko, Irwin, Pa., Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A $1,000 trade school scholarship has been awarded to Christopher Ritchie, Cynthiana, Ky. He will attend the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology. Returning scholarship winners from 2005 are Harold Davis Jr., Benjamin Goodwin, Laura Mitchell, Shane Reid, and William Rutledge. Sponsors The FMA Foundation would like to thank Independence Tube Corp., MegaFab, The Steel Family Charitable Fund, Tubular Products Co., and United States Steel Corp. for sponsoring scholarships for future manufacturers. Scholarship Winners Mon, 10 Jul 2006 16:34:00 -0500 http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2006/7/10/FMA-Foundation-Announces-2006-Scholarship-Recipients http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2006/6/13/2006-Manufacturing-Camps Create three-dimensional design on a computer (CAD), transfer the design to a computer numeric control (CNC) machine, take the finished product home after being built, and tour local companies to see if you can do this for a good living! Sound exciting for a teen? This is the basic premise of seven manufacturing camps being funded by the FMA Foundation this summer. The following ten camps were selected among 17 applicants nationwide: Camp MetalHead will be an innovative industrial arts camp conducted by Woonasquatucket Valley Community Build (The Steel Yard), Providence, RI. Students age 15 to 16 years old will receive hands-on instruction in the metal arts, field trips to industrial floors and production artists’ studios, an introduction to product research and design, and will fabricate and install a piece of urban furniture made of steel. Engineering & Technology Academy is an existing but growing program hosted by Ferris State University College of Technology, Big Rapids, Mich. Ferris State will expand its existing program to target 80 eighth- and ninth-grade students. [More] Manufacturing Camps Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:31:00 -0500 http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2006/6/13/2006-Manufacturing-Camps http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2006/6/13/Robotics-Team-Winnovation-finalists-at-competition Winnebago, Ill. – Winnovation, a high school robotics team from Winnebago, Ill., participated in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta last weekend. The competition was the climax to weeks of competition involving more than 1,130 teams from the United States and six other nations: Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, Israel, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Winnovation was a finalist in the Galileo Division at the championship. The competition aired on the NASA channel and also received some coverage from CNN. The FMA Foundation, FMA’s charitable foundation, awarded Winnovation a $3,000 grant to help the team compete at the FIRST Robotics Competition. The mission of the Foundation is to serve as a charitable organization specifically to provide funding for training, grants, scholarships, research, and publishing information relating to the sector of the manufacturing community which utilizes metal forming, fabricating, and product assembly. To learn more about the FMA Foundation, visit www.fma-foundation.org. For photos, please e-mail foundation@fmanet.org. Grant Recipient News Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:31:00 -0500 http://www.fma-foundation.org/News/blog/client/index.cfm/2006/6/13/Robotics-Team-Winnovation-finalists-at-competition