Date: September 1, 2020
Category: Events, Member News, NASF National
NASF US Election Outlook
Charlie Cook, Virtual Keynote
Thursday, September 10, 2020
1:00 pm- 2:00 pm ET
Editor and Publisher, The Cook Political Report
Washington, DC
NASF has hosted national political analyst Charlie Cook several times over the years for the annual NASF Washington Forum. While this key event was moved from this year to spring 2021 due to the pandemic, the association is pleased to welcome Charlie for a special “virtual” Washington Forum session this fall.
This will be the fifth in our series of NASF virtual Washington Forum events in 2020, and we invite all members to participate. We look forward to hosting this important discussion with one of the nation’s most trusted, non-partisan analysts of US politics and elections.
Charlie Cook Biography
Charlie Cook is the Editor and Publisher of The Cook Political Report, and a political analyst for the National Journal Group.
In 1984, Charlie founded the independent, non-partisan Cook Political Report. Now, with a staff of six, it is a publication that The New York Times once said was “a newsletter that both parties regard as authoritative” while CBS News’ Bob Schieffer called it “the bible of the political community.”
Al Hunt in The Wall Street Journal has referred to Cook as “the Picasso of election analysis.” In 2019, Cook was named co-author of the 2020 Edition of the Almanac of American Politics adding to his omniscient powers.
The late David Broder of The Washington Post, long considered ‘the Dean’ of the Washington press corps, once wrote that Charlie Cook is “perhaps the best non-partisan tracker of Congressional races.”
Charlie has appeared frequently on ABC World News Tonight, CBS Evening News, NBC Nightly News, and ABC’s This Week. Since the 1990s he has appeared over a dozen times on NBC’s Meet the Press. Over the years Charlie has served as an Election Night analyst for CBS, CNN, and NBC and, since 1996, on NBC News Election Night Decision Desk in New York.
In 2010, Charlie was the co-recipient of the American Political Science Association’s prestigious Carey McWilliams Award to honor “a major journalistic contribution to our understanding of politics.” In 2013, Charlie served as a Resident Fellow at the Institute of Politics at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
If you have questions regarding this webinar or any other NASF events, please email rmorrison@nasf.org.
Date: July 15, 2020
Category: Events, Member News
SWING FOR SCIENCE
MCTA’S 2020 GOLF OUTING
In the era of COVID-19 we can still have some fun while doing good! Proceeds will benefit the Massachusetts State Science & Engineering Fair Scholarship Program.
http://scifair.com
Thursday, September 10th, 2020
Highfields Golf & Country Club
42 McGill Drive, Grafton, MA 01519
www.highfieldsgolfcc.com
9:45 AM – Start of Rolling Registration
Starting at 10:00 AM – Sequential Scheduled Tee Times Will Be Assigned In Advance.
Scholarship Donations
______ Please consider a voluntary donation to the scholarship fund.
(Suggested minimum, $100.)
Golf Opportunities
______ Golf Foursome (includes box lunch & golf) – $500
______ Individual Golfer (includes box lunch & golf) – $125
Golfer Information
Company or Team Name: _______________________________________________________
Golfers: 1. __________________________________ 2. _____________________________________
3. __________________________________ 4. _____________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________ Email: _________________________________________________
THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION, PAYMENT AND SPONSORSHIPS IS AUGUST 20, 2020
Payment: Register and pay on line at https://www.eventregisterpro.com/event/mcta2020
Checks and registration information can be mailed to Katherine Robertson c/o MCTA, PO box 518, Upton, MA 01568.
Donations should be made out to MSSEF and mailed to Katherine Robertson c/o MCTA, PO Box 518, Upton, MA 01568
For more information please call Katherine Robertson (508) 572-9113 or email Katherine@masscta.org
ALL SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
Date: July 8, 2020
Category: Chapter News, Member News, NASF Chapters, NASF National
NASF NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER
SUMMER UPDATE 2020
First and foremost the entire Executive Board of the NASF New England Chapter sends their most sincere wishes that everyone and their families in the metal finishing community are all remaining healthy and vigilant through the global pandemic which we are experiencing. We all realize that these are difficult times that have been trying the inner fiber of not only our trade but society as a whole.
Here is a brief update on what has been happening and future events planned at both the local and national levels. As you know, we were forced to cancel our premier event on the association calendar, Suppliers Night, in April. We are happy to announce that that we were still able to award scholarships to deserving college bound students from within the NENASF membership community.
Looking forward to the fall, it does not appear that group gatherings as we have been accustomed will be allowed at that time. The Board has been busy researching alternative formats for the Fall Seminar currently scheduled for October 6th. As it stands right now we have four speakers that have volunteered to give presentations via a virtual webinar based Zoom format as a wastewater continuing ed event. The presentation will take place in early to mid October and will be comprised of a morning and afternoon session each of two hour duration for a total of four continuing ed contact hours. The DEP has indicated that they would be receptive to this method of educational program as long as frequent attendance verification is performed throughout the presentation(s). We will keep you informed as the summer progresses.
At the National level, even though SUR-FIN also had to be cancelled, the Policy Group has been hard at work keeping ahead of regulatory issues impacting our industry, and the educational branch of the NASF (AESF) is continuing to offer training opportunities for all members including CEF certification courses.
On behalf of the entire NENASF Executive Board have an enjoyable summer and, most importantly, remain vigilant and stay safe.
Date: March 24, 2020
Category: Events, Regulation
Date: March 18, 2020
Category: Events
Date: February 25, 2020
Category: Chapter News
Date: February 8, 2020
Category: Chapter News, Events, Member News, NASF Chapters, Regulation
More than thirty members of the NASF New England Chapter attended a Seminar sponsored by the Chapter on February 6, 2020 at the Courtyard Marriott in Marlborough, Massachusetts to receive their required annual RCRA HazMat and Triennial DOT training. This mandatory training was presented to the membership in a combined joint effort of lead presenter and Chapter Board Member Jeff Mosholder of Newpath LLC and a trio of presenters from HRP Associates out of Albany, New York.
Jeff Mosholder lead off the seminar with a comprehensive RCRA Hazmat training session. This is an annual requirement and can at times be repetitious, but Jeff always manages to peek interest with new facts and updated information for the attendees.
The triennial DOT training was conducted by HRP lead presenter and Senior Project Scientist Alisa Werst accompanied by Regional Manger Jason Beach. Alisa gave an intense fact filled two hour DOT educational training presentation followed by a written test and finally the awarding of Certificates of Completion once the attendees passed the test.
The four hour Seminar was concluded with a presentation by Senior Inspector Roger Booth, also of HRP, who brought attendees up to date on changes and pitfalls of Sara 313 TRI (Toxic Release Inventory) filing requirements. Strong emphasis was placed on the emerging PFAS reporting requirements being added to the coming years data collection and reporting.
This Seminar and other events and educational opportunities offered by the New England Chapter are just another reason to join and actively participate in all that the National Association for Surface Finishing has to offer.
Date: December 17, 2019
Category: Events
The event took place this past November 8rd in North Falmouth, MA. It was a huge success with 150 people in attendance. There were speakers from all over the country that delivered educational and thoughtful presentations to all in attendance.
The New England Surface Finishing Regional is honored to have presented the Annual Foundation Award to long time supporter MacDermid Enthone. The award was created to recognize a metal finishing supplier that has demonstrated outstanding contributions, support, and dedication to the annual regional event. MacDermid Enthone Industrial manufactures over 1000 chemical compounds for surface coating applications including cleaning, activating, polishing & more! Visit them at https://industrial.macdermidenthone.com/
Date: October 1, 2019
Category: Chapter News, Events, Member News, NASF Chapters, Regulation
METAL FINISHING BOOT CAMP 2
The New England chapter of the National Association for Metal Finishing held their second in a series of Metal Finishing Boot Camp Seminars on September 26 , 2019 at the Courtyard Marriott in Marlborough Massachusetts.
This seminar is designed as a training tool for entry level metal finishers as well as a means for veteran finishers to hone their skills by learning about new and innovative technologies within the metal finishing industry.
The seminar featured three highly qualified experienced advisers from within the metal finishing community. Jim Gallman, director of wastewater chemistries at Hubbard Hall introduced the attendees to various non traditional rare earth chemistries as a means to overcoming phosphate compliance issues in the industrial wastewater treatment streams.
Rob Sheldon of Aquasgroup brought to the table a variety of technologies that can be used as tools for achieving discharge limits in wastewater treatment operations. Rob cautioned all to be wary of the one size fits all compliance tool. He stressed the need for application engineering, where the challenge must be determined before choosing the equipment necessary to complete the task. Although a seemingly basic principle, he pointed out that misapplication of treatment technologies is the single biggest cause of failure when tackling wastewater discharge compliance issues.
The third speaker was NENASF’s own Marko Duffy CEF of Marathon Manufacturing Solutions. Marko gave a lively presentation on the fundamentals of blueprint reading for the metal finisher. He instructed attendees in the pitfalls of blueprint reading through the use of numerous instructional and interactive graphic examples, and how a small mistake or oversight can lead to costly errors on the finishing line.
Our thanks to all who gave of their time and effort to bring this top quality presentation to the NENASF membership. This is just another way in which your Association is working for you. The Executive Board is currently working on developing a members only page on our website where the power point presentation of these speakers, as well as other instructional information, will be available to the membership.
Date: May 4, 2019
Category: Chapter News, Events, Member News, NASF Chapters
More than thirty years ago the New England Chapter of the then National Association of Metal Finishers (NAMF) conceived a plan to recognize the efforts and support of the Metal Finisher Supplier community by setting aside a special evening in their monthly meeting schedule as Supplier Appreciation Night.
At that time NAMF membership was strictly limited to Metal Finishing job shop owners and managers. Suppliers were not allowed membership, so this was indeed an extraordinary chapter event.
Many things have changed over the years. As the metal finishing community became smaller the need for strength in numbers became more apparent and Suppliers are now a significant part of the membership makeup of the New England Chapter, presently operating as a recognized chapter of the National Association for Surface Finishing (NENASF).
While many things changed, the founding principle of this event has remained constant throughout the years, the desire to recognize the support of Metal Finishers Suppliers to the success of the operation of Metal Finishing Job and Captive shops. To this end what started as a social dinner event with a neutral/ non-technical speaker, and then evolved with the addition of a mini trade show, has remained a main stay premier event on the New England Chapter calendar.
This year’s Supplier Appreciation Night was held on May 1st at the Courtyard Marriot in Marlborough, Massachusetts. It encompassed all of the founding principles of the original Suppliers Nights with supplier table top exhibits, door prizes, scholarship raffle prizes and the presentation of ten scholarships to college age children of employees of member companies presented by Chapter President Robert Messore. The attendants were also given an update by our National Board Member, Christopher Capalbo, on national happenings, the benefits of NASF membership, and the value of our website www.nenasf.org
All one hundred plus attendees commented on the well orchestrated evening this event has been over the years and are already looking forward to next year’s Supplier Appreciation Night.
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