WEMCO’s Executive Committee met virtually on February 23rd for the first time since 2020.
A draft version of a 2-year roadmap was presented to the committee for review.
The primary focus was on membership growth and enhancing WEMCO’s position within the manufacturing community.
Program Committee
WEMCO’s Program Committee has arranged a WEMCO-sponsored networking session during the first evening of the GAWDA SMC on May 24th in Nashville. WEMCO is also considering hosting a networking event during the FABTECH show in September.
EIW Awards Committee
The Executive Committee ok’d a proposal to allow the top nominees from each category in 2020 to roll-over into 2021. Nominators will be encouraged to update their existing submissions.
Members of WEMCO’s EIW Awards Committee met with GAWDA’s Industry Partnering Committee to discuss promotion of the awards – particularly the Large Business, Distributor & AWS Section categories.
McCormick place will likely feature restrictions on attendance, but the Excellence in Welding Awards Recognition Ceremony is currently planned to take place during FABTECH.
In the News
Excellence in Welding Awards
The April 30 nomination deadline for our Excellence in Welding Awards is fast approaching. You can nominate a person or organization that has shown exemplary dedication to promoting the image of welding in their communities. Make your nominations here.
Technology Column
Eight Markers to Help WEMCO Members Survive and Prosper in the Pandemic and Post-Pandemic World
Existing Sustaining Company Members are being offered a one-time opportunity from Feb 22, 2021 – April 30, 2021, to change their Primary Benefit to take advantage of new offerings. Learn more here.
WEMCO LinkedIn Showcase Page
We've created a new LinkedIn Showcase Page for WEMCO to help bring awareness to the committee and its various initiatives. View the page here, and be sure to invite your friends and colleagues to follow.
Upcoming Events
WEMCO Annual Meeting
Save the date for our Annual Meeting taking place at the Silverado Resort in Napa, CA from February 23 - 25.
Continue to support the welding equipment manufacturing industry by inviting industry peers to become a WEMCO member. Prospective members can learn more and join here.
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