A group of Foundrymen met at the DFW Hilton Hotel on November 6, 1992, to organize the Texas Cast Metals Association. Officers elected were James Milstead, Chairman Jim Keffer, Vice Chairman Harley Scoggins, Secretary and Treasurer. Stanley Bass was hired as executive director. An interest-free loan of $5000.00 from Harley Scoggins enabled work to begin establishing a non-profit corporation for the purpose of promoting the common interests of the Texas Metal Casting Industry. Articles of incorporation, bylaws and other administrative details were accomplished, and by January 1, 1993, the Texas Cast Metals Association, Inc. was in operation. Stanley Bass sent out membership applications and in a few months the loan was paid off and the association started operating with sufficient funds. James Milstead, more than any other person, was instrumental in establishing our association. James Milstead served as chairman for the next two years. The association now has more than 60 members and has changed the way regulatory agencies in the state of Texas think about the metal casting industry. The organization continues to work diligently to effect legislative action and improve communications with elected officials in Austin and Washington, D.C. Stanley Bass retired in 1998 after five years of dedication to this great association. The Texas cast metals industry certainly owes him a debt of gratitude for his contribution. The Texas Cast Metals Association moves into the new millennium eager to serve its members and preserve our Industry.
Texas Cast Metals Association
Fort Worth Texas
USA
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