May 2024 Volume 6

FOUNDATION NEWS

The Forging Foundation held its Fourth Annual Silent Auction at the FIA Annual Meeting of Members in Colorado Spring, CO. The Silent Auction raised more than $29,000 this year. All proceeds raised from the Silent Auction go toward the Forging Foundation in supporting industry-relevant research to advance the science of forging and engage students through curriculum, experiential learning, and scholar ships to encourage them to pursue careers in the forging supply chain. The Silent Auction had an assortment of donations consisting of sporting tickets, forged items, jewelry, outdoor accessories and much more! Attendees had the opportunity to bid on the items donated during the Sunset Reception. A special thank you to all of the companies that donated to help make this event possible. We couldn’t have done it without your support! FIERF's Fourth Annual Silent Auction Success

• Alton Steel • American Axle & Manufacturing • AML Industries Inc. • Campbell Press Repair • Chiz Bros • Cleveland Cavaliers • Cleveland Hardware & Forging

• Finkl Steel • Forge Resources Group • Forging Equipment Solutions • GV Art+Design • Integrated Heat Treating Solutions • Jade-Sterling Steel • JaneMarie Underys • Jim & Sandy Warren • Ken Mathas • Keystone Forging & Hopkins Fishing Gear • Onex

• Park Ohio • Rose Metals • Scot Forge • Sharon Haverstock • Sheraton Hotel and Resorts • Specialty Ring Products • Tkach Consulting • Trenton Forging • Ulven Companies • Unit Drop Forge • Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. • Weber Metals

• Colorado School of Mines • Eaton Steel Bar Company • Ellwood City Forge • FIA • FIERF

The Forging Foundation Silent Auction is held each year at FIA’s Annual Meeting. Companies that are interested in donating an item or service can contact Amanda Dureiko at amanda@forging.org.

Forge the Future Summer Camps are Back!

2024 Summer Camps: • July 8-10, 2024 - Cleveland, OH (students 11-15 years old) • July 22-24, 2024 - Chicago, IL (students 15-18 years old) • August 5-6, 2024 - Warren, MI (students 11-15 years old) Register today at https://www.fierf.org/kids/summer-camps. There are only 25 seats available for each camp. Spread the word to schools and students you know! Company participation and sponsorships are needed to help expose the students to careers at companies near them! If your company is interested in participating in the camp or would like to sponsor an activity, please contact Amanda at amanda@forging.org.

The Forging Foundation is excited to host not just one, but three summer camps this year! The goals of Forge the Future Camp are to: • Expose students to manufacturing and the forging industry at a young age. • Engage kids in activities related to STEM, and more specifi cally - the forging industry. • Create memorable experiences for children in the community. • Educate both kids and their families about manufacturing careers. • Build the future of forging and keep the industry strong for the next generation! Middle School and High School students will have the opportunity to tour a forging facility, participate in STEM and team building activities, and learn how to forge. Plus, campers will get to take home their own forging!

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