Looking to make a difference in the metal forming and fabricating industry? FMA and TPA is seeking volunteers for its administrative committees, technology councils, and board. These are recognized vehicles for identifying the opportunities and challenges facing the industry. They bring together leaders to explore the many facets of the industry and help move the association forward.

Volunteers are selected from candidates recommended by current members. Individual members may also submit themselves as candidates. Leaders are hand-selected for their competence, professionalism, and leadership qualities.

If elected or appointed to serve, the term for service will begin each year in October with the FMA Annual Membership Meeting. If you are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling volunteer opportunity, please review the Call for Nomination (PDF), then complete the nomination form by June 30, 2008.

Board of Directors
The FMA Board of Directors shall have supervision, control, and direction of the affairs of the association.

TPA Advisory Board

Administrative Committees
Twelve administrative committees that are charged with specific missions and work to enable FMA to meet the changing needs of membership. The committees assist the board in the decision-making process by providing information, recommending courses of action, and undertaking specific projects or tasks.

Technology Councils
There are eight technology councils that, through their educational activities, promote the advancement, gathering, and dissemination of technology and management procedures to FMA and TPA members and the industry at large as well as promote membership in the association.

FMA Foundation Board of Directors
The FMA Foundation serves as an educational, research, and charitable organization. Funds raised will be specifically used to engage in training and to provide scholarships and grants to conduct research relating to metal forming and metal fabrication technology in manufacturing.

Special Project Volunteers
FMA and TPA continuously seek members who will make themselves available when assistance is needed on specific short-term tasks. Many of the activities will be conducted by e-mail, teleconferences, or other means. Projects for this year are:

• FMA Foundation - review scholarship applications, identify technology related research projects, host a fundraising event
• Industry Expert - facilitate Web discussions