Dust Management Seminar: “Learn, Earn & Breathe easier”

Open to New England Chapter AWI Members & Guests

Dust Management Seminar:
“Learn, Earn & Breathe easier”

Atlantic Plywood Facility

1590 John Fitch Blvd., South Windsor, CT 06074

Thursday, March 15^th, 2012

Sponsored by Stiles Machinery & A List Wood Works

Stiles Machinery is the world’s largest independent distributor of highly developed CNC equipment for processing wood panels, solid wood, wood composites, and other advanced materials.

A List Wood Works, Inc. (NEAWI's newest Associate Member) provides Cut to Size, Edge-banding and CNC Router services of Wood, Plastic, Foam, and Light Aluminum Products. They utilize a state of the art Holzma CNC Panel Saw, Heian CNC Router, and an Adwood Edgebander to provide a variety of cut to size & part manufacturing services.

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Directions to Atlantic Plywood in South Windsor, CT

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Please join us for this comprehensive Dust Management seminar presented by Stiles Machinery. The seminar will include a discussion on following topics:

• How to do a duct layout to maximize efficiency
• How to properly size a collector for your environment
• Review the National fire protection agency guidelines for dust collectors
• Changes in the depreciation tax laws, and other tax deductions available to the industry

Participating Presenters::

Chris Dolbow: Chris is the Product Manager for Dust Management at Stiles Machinery. He is responsible for managing the Belfab line of dust collection systems under Stiles, as well as additional product management duties including cutting solutions, classical equipment, and material handling. Chris holds an MBA degree in Strategic Management and a B.S. in Marketing.

Robert Giroux: Robert is the product specialist from Pyradia/Belfab. Robert joined Belfab as a product specialist in 2010. He will be available to offer further knowledge on the Belfab product line.

Tim Northup: Tim is a 20-year finance professional with experience in both Fortune 500 and middle market companies. He spent 15 of those years as the Controller, Director of International Audit and Director of Finance for UPS, and the last five years with Stiles as Corporate Controller. Tim holds an MBA from Western Michigan University and is a member of the Institute for Management Accountants. He is on the advisory board for Proformative.com, an online resource for finance professionals.

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Agenda:

• 11:30 am — Reception / Networking
  
• 12:00 pm — Luncheon
  
• 12:30 pm — Table Top Exhibitors Presentation
  
• 12:45 pm — Dust Management Program
  

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NEAWI members: $35 in advance or $40 at the door
Non-NEAWI members: $90 ($50 credit towards 2012 NEAWI membership).

Register now!
Download the registration form here.

The Evolution of Cabinetry, Door & Furniture Hardware

Open to New England Chapter AWI Members & Guests

The Evolution of Cabinetry, Door
& Furniture Hardware

Raybern Company

24 Roland Street, Charlestown, MA 02129 — 617-666-3000

Tuesday, January 24^th, 2012

Sponsored by Hafele America & Raybern Company

Directions to Raybern's Showroom & Headquarters

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Please join us on a Hardware journey. This presentation is designed to discuss the evolution of cabinetry and furniture hardware and door hardware — tilt and turn, sliding, multi-point, as well as the Europeanization of door hardware. Also, Paul Speight is discussing the history and use of multi-point hardware in today’s construction projects.

From the Raybern Company:

Kenneth Brueggemann, President of Raybern since its inception. Mr. Brueggemann has been in the hardware business for over 30 years. He started with commercial hardware handling section 8 & 10 products, transitioning to builders and woodworking products. However, his love for the decorative and European hardware has rounded out our offerings and product knowledge. “In March of 2011 Raybern moved to 24 Roland Street Charlestown, MA. The goal is to be THE DESTINATION for all your hardware needs.”

Paul Speight brings 15 years of custom door and window knowledge. He specializes in European tilt/turn windows, folding interior/exterior doors, lift slide doors, etc., with 5 years of residential hardware experience.

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Agenda:

• 11:30 am — Networking Reception & Associate Displays
  
• 12:00 pm — Luncheon
  
• 12:30 pm — Table Top Exhibitors Presentation
  
• 1:00 pm — The Evolution of Cabinetry, Door & Furniture Hardware
  

NEAWI members: $35 in advance or $40 at the door
Non-NEAWI members: $90 ($50 credit towards 2012 NEAWI dues).

Register now!
Download the registration form here.

NEAWI is at your service

New! NEAWI has a new membership brochure for 2012:

Download a full size (8 1/2" x 11") copy of the brochure, in PDF format here.

BuildBoston 2011

This month, the Boston Society of Architects is presenting their 27^th annual Build Boston tradeshow and conference, at the Seaport World Trade Center, from November 16^th to 18^th. Build Boston is the largest regional conference in the country for members of the design and construction fields. As always, the Build Boston offers a wide variety of exhibitors and and conference sessions, giving many opportunities for both learning and networking.

Members of NEAWI are presenting a conference session, "Architectural woodwork elements: Desks and custom casework", on Friday, November 18th, from 8:30am to 10:00am. From the conference brochure, this session provides:

• "An overview of the updated version of the Architectural Woodwork Standards (AWS), including the submittal process, wood and plastic laminate casework, custom fabricated desks and specialty casework. Consideration for material selection and coordination issues with solid surfaces, glass, metals, and specialty finishes will be discussed. Attendees will be able to tell the difference between custom and premium grade and how to incorporate the AWS in the design specification so that it guarantees verifiable compliance criteria for material, workmanship, finishing and installation. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy (CD) of the Architectural Woodwork Standards."

This session is being presented by NEAWI members:

• Tony Aubin (Aubin Woodworking, Bow, NH),
• Joe Galluzzo (The Anthony Galluzzo Corp., Londonderry, NH),
• Scott Gordan (Windham Millwork, Inc., Windham, ME),
• Mike Sarno (Mass Cabinets, Methuen, MA),
• Mike Sinrich (Blum, Lowesville, MA), and
• Norman "Woody" Vaughn (Vaughn Woodwork Consultants, North Attleboro, MA).

Download the conference brochure here.

Download the NEAWI presentation (PowerPoint, 21 Mb) here.

Fairfield County Millwork Plant Tour and LEED Seminar

Open to New England Chapter AWI Members & Guests

Fairfield County Millwork Plant Tour & LEED Seminar

Wednesday, September 28^th, 2011

Table tops pesented by

South Shore Millwork

Stiles Machinery

Directions to Fairfield County Millwork

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Fairfield County Millwork After the Storm

After months of rebuilding post the winter of 2010, Fairfield County Millwork is back in full swing. Please join the NEAWI Chapter in welcoming John Ianiri and Fairfield County Millwork staff back into their newly rebuilt shop.

Fairfield County Millwork Today

The "LEED with the Best" seminar will follow the Fairfield County Millwork PLANT Tour, which will be presented by Bruce Chapin of Atlantic Plywood, Briana Capra of the Rainforest Alliance, and Rob Ziegelmeier of National AWI.

LEED with the Best

• The FSC segment of the program will address the importance of sustainable forestry, what is chain of custody, and why it is important.
• The program will also answer questions regarding the steps needed for a shop to become Chain of Custody (CoC) certified.
• The LEED program will focus on how to successfully comply with the LEED project requirements, what to look for when bidding a project, as well as how to successfully complete the submittal process.
• We will also address possible changes to the LEED program that may effect the woodworking community.

	Mr. Bruce Chapin LEED AP BD&C Former president of the New England AWI LEED AP for Atlantic Plywood Bruce has provided assistance to hundreds of companies bidding and providing submittals for LEED projects, as well as in saving time and helping to reduce costs.
Ms. Briana Capra Chain of Custody Associate Rainforest Alliance, SmartWood Program, US Region Briana received ISO 9001:2008 certification in October 2010 and USGBC LEED Green Associate certification in March 2011. She currently works with the Chain of Custody Central Region as a CoC Associate from SmartWoods Minnesota office, helping her clients navigate through FSC certification. The FSC segment of the program will address, the importance of sustainable forestry, what is chain of custody and why its important.
Mr. Rob Ziegelmeier Chairperson of the AWI Sustainability Resources Committee, and serves on the AWI Education Committee. Rob is an AWI LEED Team Presenter, as well as a member of the AWI Speakers Bureau. In recent years, Rob has established Forest Stewardship Council Certification for two companies. He conducts numerous AIA-accredited presentations for Architectural and Design firms on the impact of LEED on the woodworking industry and is a consulting resource to AWI members about LEED projects.

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NEAWI members: $35.
Non-NEAWI members: $90.
(Cost includes event fee and lunch.)

Register now!
On-line registration and payment available here.

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NEAWI Annual Fishing Outing

Upcoming Outing Announcement

New England Chapter AWI Members & Guests

Annual Summer Fishing Outing 2011

Friday, August 12^th, 2011

Captain's Fishing Parties
10 82^nd Street, Plum Island, Newburyport, MA 01950
978-462-3141
Directions to Captain's Fishing Parties

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You are invited to our Annual Fishing Outing to be held at Plum Island in Newburyport, Massachusetts, with Captain's Fishing Parties.

Greetings Mate!
It's that time of year again; you can taste the buttery baked or char grilled striped bass as it melts into your mouth, but what makes it so special is that it's your very own catch. Please join us for an action packed, fun filled fishing experience. Cash prizes are awarded for the 1st catch, the largest catch, as well as the lest desirable catch of the day!
Bring along a mate or two, and don't forget to bring the Ice Chest to take home your catch. Also, bring a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, warm clothes since it tends to be 10-15 degrees cooler on the water.

Join us for a relaxing day in the sun with great company, good food, and exciting prizes.

CHEF BARLOW! — You can count on our very own Kevin Barlow to put out a marvelous display of fine BBQ throughout the day, so please come with a healthy appetite!

For further information or to RSVP please click the registration link below.

Fishing:
Be at Captain's Fishing Parties by 8:00 am
Event fee $65.00 — includes fishing and Chef Barlow's BBQ
You may invite up to a maximum of 10 guests at these same fees.

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If you have any questions, please contact the Outing Committee via:
Tye Waller 617-858-1615

Sign Up For The Outing TODAY!
On-line registration and payment available here.

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Save the Date!

NEAWI Fall Program — Fairfield County Millwork Plant Tour, and LEED Seminar with Bruce Chapin (Atlantic Plywood), Brianna Capra (Forest Stewardship Council), and Rob Ziegelmeier (AWI). The NEAWI Fall Program will be on Wednesday, September 28^th, at Fairfield County Millwork, Bethany, CT.

More information coming here soon.

NEAWI 2011 Annual Golf Outing

New England Chapter AWI Members & Guests

19^th Annual Summer Golf Outing 2011

Monday, July 25^th, 2011

Blackstone National Golf Club
227 Putnam Hill Road, Sutton, MA 01590
508-865-2111
Directions to Blackstone National Golf Club

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You are invited to our Annual Golf Outing to be held at the Blackstone National Golf Club in Sutton, Massachusetts.

This beautiful, upscale eighteen hole course is centrally located between Boston, Providence, Hartford, and Worcester. The greens are large and have gradual slope. Sand bunkers are strategically located to the sides of the greens, allowing roll-up shots on all the holes. The fairways are lined with trees; however, they are spacious and forgiving. There are moderate elevation changes throughout the course.

Join us for a relaxing day in the sun with great company, good food, and exciting raffle prizes.

For further information or to RSVP please click the registration link below.

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NEAWI ANNUAL SUMMER OUTING DONATIONS

In an effort to make prizes more rewarding we are requesting donations of the following GOLF items: Balls, Bags, Clubs, Umbrellas, Gift cards, Tees, and other items.

Please bring the items to the event or feel free to contact the Outing Committee in advance with your donation(s). An announcement of all donations will be made during the outing.

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GOLF:
Continental Breakfast at 7:30am, Tee time is at 9:00am. Lunch is included
Event fee $125.00
Hole sponsor $50.00
Event fee & hole sponsor $175.00
You may invite up to a maximum of 10 guests at these same fees.

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If you have any questions, please contact:

Bruce Chapin		508-380-2205		BChapin@AtlanticPlywood.com
Mike Sinrich		781-241-4410		mike.sinrich@blum.com
Mike Sarno		781-820-2968		msarno@masscabinetsinc.com
Tye Waller		617-858-1615		tye.waller@neawi.org

Sign Up For The Outing and Sponsorships TODAY!
On-line registration and payment available here.

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Save the Date!

The NEAWI Annual Fishing Outing will be on Friday, August 12^th at Captain's Fishing Parties, Plum Island, Newburyport, MA.

More information coming soon, or you may contact Kevin Barlow kevin@keiver-willard.com, or at 978-462-7193.