THE BAMA BULLETIN

June 2022

THE BAMA BULLETIN

REFER A MEMBER

Do you know a leader in manufacturing who could benefit by being part of our association? Membership in a manufacturing association offers so many benefits and will keep members knowledgeable about important, ever-changing issues, trends and legislation within the industry. The most popular benefit our members rave about is our networking events and tours at local manufacturing facilities. The best part is, over 70% of the attendance at these events is made up of other manufacturers who share best practices and strategies that are working for them.

REFER A MEMBER

Pete Cirak Joins the BAMA Board of Directors

After graduating high school in Tampa, Pete enlisted into the Marine Corps where he served in varying capacities for six years. Pete started at Hillsborough Community College after an honorable discharge from the Marines, and was one of the first Honors students in the program’s inaugural year. Pete founded the Honors student organization, Arete, at HCC, which is still an active student organization at the school.

From HCC, Pete was one of four transfer students in the nation to receive Boston University’s Trustee Scholarship, a full academic scholarship, where he pursued a degree in aerospace engineering. After graduating BU in 2001 with his B.S., Pete accepted an offer into GE Aviation’s Edison Engineering Leadership Program where he started his aerospace manufacturing career.

Since then, Pete has earned his M.S. in aerospace engineering, and has worked on a multitude of aerospace platforms and applications in different capacities, quality being the primary. Currently, Pete is the Quality Assurance Director at Seal Dynamics in Tampa, FL, a commercial aerospace company that provides aftermarket solutions to large commercial aircraft operators and MROs.

Since graduating from HCC, Pete has provided his support to his alma maters and community with his time and financial resources. Pete received the HCC Outstanding Alumni award in 2008, a Boston University Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award for service in 2009, BAMA’s Emerging Leader Award in 2018, and FLATE’s Distinguished Manufacturing Service Award in 2021.

Pete serves on the academic advising councils for SPC’s Engineering Technology program, HCC’s Engineering Technology program, HCC’s Honors Program, the HCC Brandon Campus President’s advisory council, and the HCC Foundation Board of Directors as the HCC alumni chair. BAMA Board of Directors

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Suncoast Credit Union Signing Day 2022

June 07, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Port Tampa Bay, Terminal 3

BAMA Benefits Affinity Program Webinar

Learn how to access your member benefits including car rentals, travel and shipping.

June 09, 2022 at 8:30 AM

Virtual

BAMA 61st Annual Awards Banquet

June 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Disaster Preparedness Webinar: How to Prepare Your Business

June 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Virtual

SAVE THE DATE

Kelly Murphy Annual Golf Fundraiser

November 11, 2022

TPC Tampa Bay

BAMA BENFITS AFFINITY PROGRAM

As a BAMA manufacturing member, you and all of your employees receive discounts through our BAMA Benefits program. Associate Companies receive discounts for three members. Log into the BAMA website and visit https://www.bama-fl.org/BAMA-Benefits to access the program.

Discounts available for:

Hotel Engine Hotel Room Rentals
Enterprise and National Car Rentals
UPS Shipping
The GE Appliances Store
Lenovo
ODP Business Solutions™

How long have you been a BAMA member?

We joined originally in 2015 .

What do you like most about being a BAMA member?

I like all the connections you make and the opportunity to see best practices of other manufacturers .

Tell us about Baymar Solutions.

Baymar is a contract services company. We have a talented technical team that supports our customers with all aspects of product development, we have a contract manufacturing group that is ISO 13485 certified and FDA registered, and we have a technical staffing group that helps recruit top talent across all industries.

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment to date?

I would say a big accomplishment of our team was not only surviving the pandemic but growing through the pandemic. Our dedicated team has continued to strive, even in challenging times.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

I would say a piece of advice that has really helped us grow, is to focus on our expertise and what we are good at.

What is the most important skill you have developed in your career?

Servant leadership. I still like to get my hands dirty and help the team exceed expectations.

What are your hobbies or interests?

I like to make things whether it be woodworking, building, or metal work. I also enjoy playing (and watching) hockey. Go Bolts!

You are cordially invited to BAMA’s 61st Annual Awards Banquet. This event will be a great way to connect with many BAMA members and other supporters from the business community. This also will be a night of celebration and accomplishments for BAMA student and member award winners. Register to attend or sponsor today!

EVENT SPONSORS

Congratulations to the 2022 FLATE Distinguished Manufacturing Education Award Winners!

FLATE, FloridaMakes and FAITE (Florida Association for Industrial and Technical Educators) are pleased to announce the 2022 Winners:

H. Edward Fry II, Instructor of Engineering & Manufacturing at Nature Coast Technical High School in Brooksville, FL, will receive the Distinguished Manufacturing Secondary Educator-of-the-Year Award.
Dr. Cecilia Stina Larsson, Program Manager/Professor in Engineering Technology at Seminole State College in Oviedo, FL, will receive the Distinguished Manufacturing Post-Secondary Educator-of-the-Year Award
Michael A. Shaluly, President of Mastercut Tool Corp in Safety Harbor, FL, will receive the Distinguished Manufacturing Partner Service Award
The Bay Area Manufacturers Association (BAMA) will receive the Most Innovative Manufacturing Month Student Event Award for their Great Manufacturing Teach-In event, coordinated with Pinellas & Hillsborough County School Districts Career, Technical & Adult Education (CTE).

FLATE awards recognize educators and industry colleagues who have stepped beyond their call of duty to promote excellence in manufacturing-related education and training on a regional and/or statewide level.

Read full article

Awardees will be recognized at the FACTE Annual Conference & Trade Show

July 18-20, 2022, at the Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra Beach and

at the 2022 MakeMore Manufacturing Summit on October 13th.

Adams Proudly Presents: Better. Faster. Smarter., an Industrial Innovation Podcast

The Adams team is excited to present 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫., a podcast focusing on helping customers do just that, get better, faster and smarter when it comes to their manufacturing processes.

You can find the podcast here.

Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-faster-smarter/id1621357015

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/77ZsqM7vio4UcnhDVhZYId

AmSkills Career Discovery Bootcamp

Transforming Lives and Strengthening Communities Through Workforce Training & Apprenticeships for Youth, Adults, Veterans, and the Economically Disadvantaged

If your organization is like most nowadays, you're struggling to find entry-level team members in the manufacturing field. If that's the case, you may want to participate in the upcoming AmSkills Career Discovery Bootcamp.

AmSkills is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to “transform lives through workforce training and apprenticeships.” They teach high school students and adults the foundational skills needed for a career in the manufacturing industry using hands-on training.

The 2-Week Bootcamp consists of:

· Multiple Hands-On Projects

· Blueprint and Precision Measurement

· Intro to soldering, electrical & mechatronics

· Tours of Local Manufacturers’

· OSHA 10 Safety Certification

· Employability Skills Assessment and Interview Coaching

All participants who successfully complete the Bootcamp will receive a Certificate of Completion and will be available to interview with employers participating in the BootCamp on the final day. There is no cost for the employer to participate.

The next Career Discovery BootCamp starts on June 13th. If your organization is interested in participating, please call Jim Shedden, Apprenticeship Program Coordinator, at (727) 301-1282 ext 121, or email jshedden@amskills.com.

To AmSkills, Success is Personal

By Tom Mudano, President & CEO, AmSkills

The success of an organization can look many different ways. It can be based on financial measures like sales or contracts earned, or it can be based on accomplishment, such as milestones achieved, or products completed.

At AmSkills, our success is measured by people…by the graduates of our program that go on to have successful careers in the manufacturing industry.

For the past 3 years our focus has mainly been on implementing our mobile Career Discovery Bootcamps. These free, two-week bootcamps consist of multiple hands-on projects, blueprint and measurement reading, intro to soldering, attending tours of local manufacturers and obtaining an OSHA Safety Certificate. During the program, participants also receive guidance in preparation for a job interview. All participants who successfully complete the bootcamp receive a Certificate of Completion and are guaranteed several job interviews on the last day with hiring manufacturers. READ MORE

RMA Connections with Career Academies

The FloridaMakes Board of Directors, Talent Pipeline Working Group, wants to identify schools that RMAs and manufacturers are actively working with to promote manufacturing careers. This information will be used as a baseline to evaluate our success in reaching out and promoting manufacturing careers to the education system.

Go to survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FMTalentPipeline

The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, June 10th.

CareerSource Pinellas announces open enrollment going live for 2022 Summer P.A.Y.S.

The application for the program connecting students and employers for job experience is now open

CareerSource Pinellas is recruiting Pinellas County students ages 16-18 and local employers to be part of this year’s Summer P.A.Y.S. (Preparing Area Youth for Success) program.

Summer P.A.Y.S. is a summer employment and training program for eligible Pinellas County residents, developing valuable workforce skills in today’s students. It provides funding for local businesses to host high school students seeking job experience, and for students, it ensures a hands-on learning experience that pays $12 per hour and offers placements in high-demand industries.

Local students and employers are invited to apply ASAP for this summer’s program at https://careersourcepinellas.com/summerpays/.

REQUIREMENTS

Students eligible to apply must be:

· a Pinellas County resident

· 16-18 years old

· Enrolled in high school or college, or a graduating senior in the class of 2022

· Household income limits may also apply

Participating employers must be:

Located in Pinellas County
Willing to participate in an on-site visit
Willing to complete a worksite agreement with CareerSource Pinellas to have students placed at their business and ensure basic OSHA compliance

Employers from all sectors — public, private, and nonprofit — are welcome to apply.

Work assignments start between May 21-June 30, and last for 4-6 weeks.

AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS

Kristopher Lucas, CareerSource Pinellas’ chief operating officer, is available to speak with local media about the program.

We are also in the process of identifying students and business owners who will be available to talk about their experiences from previous years and why other students/businesses should participate this year.

Small Business Executive Program: Tampa Bay & St. Petersburg

Let us help you work on your business.

Created to be a world-class learning experience that accommodates the busy schedule of small business owners, the Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) is ideal for CEOs, entrepreneurs, presidents of small businesses, and immediate successors of businesses. You will emerge a stronger leader ready to capitalize on business opportunities, implement best practice management, and turn challenges into a strategic advantage. Thanks to our supporters, this program is offered at no cost to the accepted participants.

Application & Schedule

Held in historic downtown St. Petersburg, Class VIII of the Tampa Bay Small Business Executive Program will run from September to December 2022. You can find the schedule below. Mandatory attendance is required for all the class sessions. Apply before August 7th to be considered for acceptance.

APPLY NOW

Vistage Executive Event

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

7:30 am - 10:30 am

Centre Club

Join Vistage chair, Janice Moreau, to learn more about how executive coaching and peer groups can help take businesses to a whole new level. Learn why over 25,000 Chief Executives around the world outpace their industry and how Vistage connects high-caliber, successful CEOs who share their expertise, challenge one another to think critically, to help you become a better leader, make better decisions and achieve better results.

You will also hear from Kennan Burch who will teach us that branding is not about advertising or even marketing. It’s about living out a promise. You will hear secrets of how great brands are built, from the inside out, and how you can apply that concept to your own company.

Kennan Burch

Guest Speaker

Brand strategy expert Kennan Burch, the author of the book Branding Secrets of Fortune 500 Companies, uses his twenty-year corporate career and his ten-year consulting career to bring you the best in brand and culture strategy. Kennan was Director of National Advertising for Red Lobster and was involved in over $1 Billion in marketing and branding initiatives during his career. He worked with some of the best branding agencies in the world, including world-renowned agency, The Richards Group (The Cow Campaign for Chick Fil A; Motel 6 – “We’ll leave the light on for you”; Home Depot – “You can do it. We can help”). Kennan now uses the same process to help other companies with their brand strategy.

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