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Thank You from Rockford Public Schools

‘Twas the week before finals and all through the school not a supply could be found, not even a spool (of string). The backpacks were hung in the lockers with care in hopes that just someone would be aware.  When what to our wondering eyes should appear, but a caring group of full of cheer!  Buckets and bags filled with all kinds of things that will help our students learn until spring.   The teachers’ eyes – how they twinkled!  Their smiles – how they shined!  Exclamations of joy – what a blissful state of mind!  The best holiday gift EVER and you are the reason!  Many thanks to you all and to all a joyful season. 

WOTM school supply donations—you are the virtuosity of generosity!!!

Each year students and teachers come to school eager to learn but don’t always have the supplies needed to keep them on the path for success.  As a district, the Rockford Public Schools face rising numbers of families living at or near the poverty line.  Your donation of school supplies helps students worry less about what they don’t have allowing them to spend more energy focused on learning and growing into future leaders in our community.  Thank you so much for thinking of our students this holiday season. 

Thanks,
Christina Magee
National Board Certified Teacher
Career Academy Coach / Guilford High School Rockford Public Schools

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2016 Member Emeritus Awards

In 2002 it became apparent that local support for manufacturing was very lacking.  Local organizations had a national focus but a regional champion did not exist.  Three dynamic women pooled their forces and resources to fund the startup of a regionally focused non-profit. They gathered a core of like-minded women in manufacturing to flesh out the details.  One of the husband’s (business partners) insisted that ‘Women” be included in the title of this new organization because as he put it “women get it done!”   As a result Women of Today’s Manufacturing (WOTM) was born.

The founders vision has grown to one of the most respected manufacturing organizations in this region.  In our short history we have:

  • Created and run a manufacturing camp exposed over 50 young people to all aspects of manufacturing.  This model has been copied and implanted worldwide by the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, International (FMA).
  • We have given over $40,000 dollars in scholarships to students, members, and robotics.
  • Created an endowment fund at the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois that allows us to give annual scholarships.

WOTM is honored to present Teresa Beach-Shelow of Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. (SJTI), Judy Pike of Melba, and Carl Bradberry with MAC Emeritus Membership Awards.  These awards are defined as follows: Life time membership at no cost to the member to be awarded through nomination by the executive board and approval by the Board of Directors.  This membership is reserved for members who have shown dedication and service in excess of 10 years.  Up to but not exceeding 3 memberships may be awarded in any fiscal year.   An exception is to be given to 2017 with a maximum of 4 member emeritus awards. Nominations must be made and approved by November 1st of the year preceding the effective date of the membership emeritus status.

These are many more members that seen this vision and have supported WOTM since the beginning and we appreciate each and every member!!

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WOTM is Always Looking for Help on Our Committees

Are you interested in helping raise money for scholarships? Would you like to network with other business professionals within manufacturing industries and business that service manufacturers? Request to join our board or one of our committees and help make an impact on students and manufacturing professionals in our community. Board members meet monthly to discuss upcoming events, budget, marketing ideas, and any current needs within WOTM or the community.  Committees are formed with the chair position to assist on projects, such as, fundraiser, golf, and special events and meet outside regular board meetings.

If you would like to join one of our committees—do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit our membership page to learn more.

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WOTM: 2016 Year in Review

As 2016 is coming to a close, I want to thank all our board members, board of directors, members, sponsors, and the community for a successful year. In December of 2015, Women of Today’s Manufacturing (WOTM) accepted a challenge through the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) to raise $1,000 through our 50/50 raffles — we are proud to announce that thanks to all who helped, we not only met but exceeded that goal! We raised $1,443 and the CFNIL will match the 1st $1,000. Our dinner events, plant tours, annual fundraiser, golf outing, and Rockford Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing Expo all helped to impact the community by raising funds for the scholarships we award annually and networking opportunities. The proceeds from these events also will help our local FIRST Robotics Competition teams and Rock River Robotics Off-Season Compeition (R2OC). Please make sure to mark your calendar for our Member Appreciation Dinner that is complimentary at Forest Hills Country Club December 8th, 2016 at 5:30. This year we will be collecting school supplies for a local school in need! Please check back for more details!

Thank you for making WOTM a success!

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