MTI’s 2018 Spring Meeting, held in conjunction with the Industrial Heating Equipment Association, April 23-25 was a huge success. Over 200 people from both associations convened in Scottsdale, Arizona for two days of energetic social connection and informative educational sessions.
During the event, the MTI Educational Foundation was very active with some big action items including:
Foundation Top Golf Experience Fundraiser
12 company sponsors and 84 members participated in this event that raised over $10,000 in net proceeds for the Foundation.
Foundation Recognizes Two Longtime Leaders
MTI President, Pete Hushek, recognized outgoing Foundation Chairman, Doug Peters, from Peters Heat Treating, and Treasurer, Norm Graves, from National Metal Processing, for their long service to the Foundation. Both came on the Foundation Board when it had little money in the bank. Both played an instrumental role in the Foundation growing to now over $300,000 in assets. In recognition of their service, the Foundation Board approved an annual scholarship in the amount of $15,000, called The Founders Scholarship, in Doug and Norm’s honor. The scholarship will begin in 2018, with criteria and applications being sent out in early June.
Foundation Board Announces $35,000 in Scholarships For 2018
MTI President, Pete Hushek, announced at MTI’s Spring Meeting final night dinner that the Foundation has approved four $5,000 scholarships, in addition to the new Founders Scholarship for $15,000 to be awarded in 2018.
MTI would like to say “CONGRATULATIONS” to Doug Peters and Norm Graves on being honored for their service, and “THANK YOU” to everyone for making the Foundation a financial success.
Foundation Chair, Mary Springer, from Thermtech, stated at the Top Golf fundraiser, “It is important that the industry step up to help us attract the best young talent in the next generation. The Foundation is paving the path as a funding source to help MTI accomplish that goal.”
If you would like more information on the MTI Educational Foundation, visit HeatTreat.net and click on “Foundation” under the “Industry Links” tab at the top of the website.