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New NADCA President

Mike Meyer Named as Next NADCA President – The North American Die Casting Association, NADCA, is pleased to welcome Mike Meyer as the next leader of the Association. Mike will be transitioning into the role of president over the course of the next three months. Mike has been part of the die casting industry for over 30 years; as general manager with Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, as president with Fort Recovery Industries in Fort Recovery, Ohio, and general manager with Boyd Corporation.

An advocate of advancing our industry through innovative technology, Mike has established a strong network of information sharing through extensive travel throughout the United States, as well as Italy, Poland, Switzerland, and Germany. Mike is also an advocate of safety, having received Mercury Marine’s S.A.F.E Award – given to one employee annually who has had the greatest impact on building a culture of safety. Believing that learning is a lifelong journey, Mike is an avid reader and enjoys learning new concepts.

He is a former Chapter 12 Board Member, and served on NADCA’s Board of Governors, as vice-chairman. Mike, an active and committed participant in our industry, has made countless trips to Washington, D.C. to educate elected officials on which policies harm our industry and which deserve their support.

Mike has been married to his wife, Sarah, for 27 years. Mike and Sarah have two children; Michael (plumbing apprentice), and Lily (enrolled in Doctoral of Physical Therapy).

“Mike brings a wealth of management knowledge to NADCA having spent over two decades in various managerial positions within the die casting industry. I am confident that NADCA will continue to progress and flourish under Mike’s leadership,” said Steve Udvardy, NADCA’s current president.

“I am grateful to be part of the casting industry and to be joining the NADCA team. I’m looking forward to the future we create together,” said Meyer.

Please join us in welcoming Mike.

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Last Chance to Save $50 on Golf 2023

07/28/23 NADCA/AFS Golf – Suppliers to California’s two largest metal casting chapters are again coming together for a day of golf and networking. Early Birds SAVE $50/golfer and $50 on Tee Signs: Register before August 1st! Over 135 industry professionals and suppliers participated last year. Join us August 11th for this exciting event. Fun and Prizes: $5,000 putting contest; $10,000 hole-in-one chance; Long-drive; Closest to the Pin.

Save $50 for Supplier Tee Signs and Golfers if you register by 8/1/2023.
Register online today and save: https://www.nadca30.org/golf-tournament.html

Tee Signs: Be recognized on the course with a tee sign. At lunch, prizes will be announced and raffled off to attendees. Sponsors and tee sign supporters are asked to bring one (1) raffle prize. We will announce your company and thank you from the podium. The industry lunch raffle is always a highly-anticipated event!

Raffle Prizes and Drawings: All attendees can participate in the big lunch raffle drawing.

Registration includes green fees, range balls, cart, breakfast, snacks, lunch, give-away and door
prize raffle ticket. The 4-player, best ball, scramble style tournament is limited to 144 players.

AFS/NADCA CHAPTER 30 Golf Tournament at Los Serranos Country Club | 15656 Yorba Avenue, Chino Hills, CA 91709. Come join us at our annual golf tournament!

Register online today and save: https://www.nadca30.org/golf-tournament.html

For questions:

Laura Adams Hoppe
AFS So Cal Chapter
NADCA Chapter 30
2971 Warren Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
916-933-3062

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Golf T Sign Sponsorships Available 2023

August 12 Golf Tournament for American Foundry Society and North American Die Casting Association.
GET YOUR COMPANY NAME ON A TEE SIGN!
TEE SIGNS @ $199 Before August 1st: Prominently display your support for the metal casting industry with a tee sign. Your name will be in bold lettering and placed at a hole throughout the tournament. EARLY BIRDS SAVE $50 Tee signs.

BRING A RAFFLE PRIZE:
At lunch, prizes will be announced and raffled off to attendees. Sponsors and tee sign supporters are asked to bring one (1) raffle prize. We will announce your company and thank you from the podium. The industry lunch raffle is always a highly anticipated event!

AFS/NADCA CHAPTER 30 Golf Tournament at Los Serranos Country Club | 15656 Yorba Avenue, Chino Hills, CA 91709. Come join us at our annual golf tournament!

Laura Adams Hoppe
AFS So Cal Chapter
NADCA Chapter 30
2971 Warren Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
916-933-3062
Register online today and save: https://www.nadca30.org/golf-tournament.html

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AFS/NADCA Golf Outing 2023

NADCA CHAPTER 30 Golf Tournament at Los Serranos Country Club | 15656 Yorba Avenue, Chino Hills, CA 91709. Come join us at our annual golf tournament!

NADCA North American Die Casters Association

California’s two largest metal casting chapters are coming together for a day of golf and networking. Join us August 11th for this exciting event.
Fun and Prizes:
– $5,000 putting contest;
– $10,000 hole-in-one chance;
– Long-drive challenge;
– Closest to the pin challenge;
– Plaques for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Early Birds SAVE $50.00 / golfer.
Register online today and save: https://www.nadca30.org/golf-tournament.html

Registration includes green fees, range balls, cart, breakfast, snacks, lunch, give-away and door prize raffle ticket. Groups that register more than one foursome will receive a bonus chance at prizes. The 4-player, best ball, scramble style tournament is limited to 144 players.

6:30AM Check In and Breakfast | 8AM Shotgun Start | 12:30PM Lunch & Raffle | 3PM Conclude Event

Sponsorships and Tee Signs Available:
– GIVEAWAY SPONSOR— (Includes 4 golfers and 1 tee sign): Every golfer receives a give-away when checking in. Shouldn’t it have your logo on it?
– LUNCH SPONSOR— (Includes 4 golfers and 1 tee sign): The golf tournament lunch is the largest annual gathering of the Chapters. Be recognized as the sponsor of this event.
– DRINK CART SPONSOR— (Includes 4 golfers and 1 tee sign): An obvious tournament favorite. Each golfer receives 2 tickets.
– $10,000 HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR— (Includes 2 golfers and 1 tee sign): For many, this is the most anticipated hole of the tournament. Set up a table or tent and cheer on the participants. Note: Tournament hosts secure certificate of insurance for prize.
– $5,000 PRE-TOURNAMENT PUTTING CONTEST SPONSOR— (Includes 2 golfers and 1 tee sign): Prior to the shotgun start, attendees compete to win $5,000. Note: Tournament hosts secure certificate of insurance for prize.
– SNACK BAG SPONSOR— (Includes 2 golfers and 1 tee sign): All golfers receive a snack bag with your logo on it.
– BREAKFAST SPONSOR— (Includes 2 golfers and 1 tee sign): The tournament starts early. Breakfast and coffee are the first things the golfers ask for before hitting practice balls.
– PRIZE HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR— (Includes 1 golfer and 1 tee sign): Golfers tee off for big prizes such as airline tickets, TVs and more. Set up a table or tent and cheer on the participants. Note: Tournament hosts secure certificate of insurance for prize.

GET YOUR TEE SIGN!
TEE SIGNS @ $199 Before August 1st: Prominently display your support for the metal casting industry with a tee sign. Your name will be in bold lettering and placed at a hole throughout the tournament. EARLY BIRDS SAVE $50 Tee signs.

BRING A RAFFLE PRIZE:
At lunch, prizes will be announced and raffled off to attendees. Sponsors and tee sign supporters are asked to bring one (1) raffle prize. We will announce your company and thank you from the podium. The industry lunch raffle is always a highly anticipated event!

Laura Adams Hoppe
AFS So Cal Chapter
NADCA Chapter 30
2971 Warren Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
916-933-3062
Register online today and save: https://www.nadca30.org/golf-tournament.html

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General Die Casters and Dart Die Casting Merge

NADCA – North American Die Casting Association reports that Dart Die Casting Company and General Die Casters Company Merge. General Die Casters, Inc. (Twinsburg, OH) is joining forces with Dart Casting, Inc. (Alsip, IL) under common ownership. The new organization will operate 41 casting machines between 400 and 1200 ton and 28 CNC machining centers, creating one of the leading middle-market die cast companies in the Midwest with the ability to leverage each company’s capabilities and customer base to continue a trajectory of growth.

Each company’s management teams will remain in place and key contacts will remain the same. Both teams are excited to combine their talents and become one of the most capable and cost competitive high pressure die casting companies in the country.

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