MAEMA had a busy May. We had a great meeting where the Skill’s First award winners, our Scholarship winner and their parents attended. It was great to see their enthusiasm for the trade. Jake Kepich did a great job introducing them.
 
The following evening, I was privileged to represent MAEMA at the Center of Applied Technology North Student Recognition Program. I was in awe of all the student accomplishments and what a great job the school does. Thank you for the opportunity. The future does look great for our youth.
 
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, June 11^th at Timbuktu. Please make an effort to attend since MAEMA will be taking a Summer meeting break in July and August.  We will reconvene on September 10th.
 
Have a Safe and enjoyable Summer. See you Tuesday!
 
 

Sincerely, 
Brian Pickett

 

Our presenter for June 11th  will be John Vontran from the Maryland Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Everyone says get an Intern, get prospective employees when they are young. John will be able to tell us what an intern can actually do in our industry. He is to bring information in reference to grant funding and the apprenticeship program in general. 
 
Our vendor spotlight will be Andy Hughes from the Hews Company.
 
The spotlight is open to any members that are current. It is a 5 minute open floor at the beginning of the meeting to tell everyone about the company you work for and a little about yourself. We enjoy hearing about everyone so if you are interested please let us know.
 
Keep in mind our web site. We typically update and post board and chair contacts as well as adding important presentation information.  The web site is there for us all to use as a tool. The presentation tab on the top of the web page is were this information can be found.

 

https://mid-atlanticema.org 
 
If you have any presentation ideas or something you feel would make a great presentation topic please let me know..

Thank You,
Jay Keller
 

 

Treasurer’s Report
 

If you still owe 2019 dues we will want to get those in asap please. They can be paid at the meetings or mailed in. We accept cash, credit card or check. There is a link below to download the invoice or you can see Gary Shields at the meeting to get this current. Thank you to all current members for your support on another year. We encourage anyone considering membership to please support the organization. It is the members and attendees that keep us going year to year.

Chapter membership dues for 2019     $100.00
Chapter Supporter dues for 2019         $400.00
Add on membership                             $  50.00
 
Thank you for your support of the organization. Your dues support our programs and scholarships.
 
Gary Shields

President Brian Pickett called the meeting to order at 6:45pm there 28 members and guests in attendance.
 
Brian welcomed everyone and introduced several guests
Eli Mays from Carroll Tree Service
Chris McCoy from Chaney
 
Brian thanked all the members and guests for attending which included the Skills USA competition winners and their parents.
 
Treasurer Report was presented by treasurer Gary Shields 
 

 
Jake Kepich spoke to everyone about the scholarship awards and the Skills USA State competition that the awarded students completed in. Jake thanked MEAMA for the organization’s continued support with scholarship program.
 
The scholarship awards were presented
Aden Wade who finished 8^th place in competition
Brice Thorton who finished 4^th place in competition
William Mohelski who finished 3^rd place in competition
Logan  Wolcutt Senior class student was awarded the $1500 scholarship
 
Vendor spotlight- MEAMA’s Vice President Jay Keller.
Jay opened with the story of two co-workers, one being an older more experienced worker and the other a young less experienced ambitious worker the story taught the value of experience and added levity to his presentation.
Jay did a presentation on the functionality and resources available to members on the MEAMA website.
 
Evening presentation- Maryland Occupational Safety and Health- Dan Sawyer- explained functions, services and programs offered by M.O.S.H
Dan’s presentation was of great interest to members as there was plenty of member participation with conversation and questions during the presentation.
 
50/50-$100-  MEAMA board member Bill Cyford.
 
Bill divided his winnings and gave it to the Skills USA scholarship winners. Thank you Bill for your generosity toward the students. We are sure that it made a lasting impression of our organization and its members with these young men who are the future of our industry
 
Meeting concluded at 7:49pm
 
Respectfully submitted, John Lowe, Acting Secretary
 

Vendors
Your donation of items for our raffle drawings are appreciated. 
 
Please see Jay Keller with any items you may be able to contribute.
 
Alliance Spotlight
 
The spotlight is open to any members that are current. It is a 5 minute open floor at the beginning of the meeting to tell everyone about the company you work for and a little about yourself. We enjoy hearing about everyone so if you are interested please let us know.
 
MAEMA regular meeting and additional dates

May 14, 2019
June 11, 2019
July and August No Membership Meeting
September 10, 2019
October 8, 2019 Membership Appreciation Night
November 12, 2019 Nominations and Elections
December 10, 2019 Board Meeting

 
Meeting Agenda
 

5:00-6:00 Social and Networking
6:00-6:45 Dinner and Table discussions
6:45-6:55 Business Meeting
6:55-7:00 Spotlight
7:00-7:45 Speaker and presentation question and answer session
7:45          Raffle and 50/50 Drawing
                 Adjourn Meeting

Officers and Board Members                                           

 
Brian Pickett- President
RLO Contractors
 
Jay Keller – Vice President
McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems
 
Gary Shields –Treasurer
Alban Tractor
 
Julie Engle – Secretary
Castrol
 
Ed Gestido –Board Member
Corman Kokosing Construction
 
Bill Cyford – Board Member
Corman Kokosing Construction
 
Jeff Slebzak – Board Member
Stateline Machine
 
Terry Strawbridge – Board Member
Ross Contracting
 
Doug Friedel – Board Member
Pleasants Companies
 
John Lowe – Board Member
C.J. Miller
 
Cory Bell – Board Member
McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems