2015 Government Affairs Conference
Registration Fees:
AFS Members: $700/person; 2 from same company $375 • Non-Member: $825/person • Spouse: $300/person
nd
June 2-3, 2015 | Washington, D.C.
Return Form To:
American Foundry Society, 35169 Eagle Way, Chicago, IL 60678-1351
Tel: 800/537-4237 • Fax: 847/824-7848 or register online at www.afsinc.org
Name__________________________________________________ Title______________________________________________________
Spouse Name (if attending)__________________________________________________________________________________________
Company_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I have been an avid proponent of making regular visits to
our lawmakers in D.C. The benefits of building these solid
relationships bring not only a face to our industry but also a
competitive rebuttal to those fighting our legislation.
—Chris
Norch, President
Denison Industries
Address__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone__________________________________________________ Cell (Important for day of contact)_____________________________
Email___________________________________________________AFS Membership #__________________________________________
BE THERE. BE HEARD.
Name__________________________________________________ Title______________________________________________________
Second Attendee (must be from the same company)
ADVOCATE. EDUCATE. INNOVATE.
 YES, I would like AFS to schedule my congressional meetings. I understand that I must live in OR work at a facility in the district of the member
of Congress. Other AFS constituents may be attending the meetings as well.
www.afsinc.org • 847/824-0181
 NO, I do not plan to participate in the congressional meetings.
Congressional Appointments
The AFS Washington Office will be scheduling your Hill visits. Appointments will be made for Wednesday, June 3, 2015, between 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. If
you do not know the name of your members of Congress, list the location of your plant(s) and/or your home address, and we will match it with your federal
lawmakers. Please be sure to bring your company brochure or pictures of castings with you to your meetings. If you have any questions, contact the AFS
Washington Office at 202/452-7135 or email Stephanie Salmon, [email protected]
 Both Senators from (State)________________________________
 Member of Congress (Name)______________________________
 Only Senator (Name)____________________________________
 Member of Congress (Name)______________________________
List location (address & zip code) and name of member(s) of Congress
 Plant  Residence
1._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Plant  Residence
3._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Plant  Residence
Payment: American Express  MasterCard  VISA  Check enclosed 
Card Number_____________________________ Expiration Date____________Authorized Signature________________________________
Hotel Information: A block of rooms has been set aside for attendees at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
Room Rate: Room rates are $279/night for single/double occupancy (plus 14.5% tax).
Reservations: Make your reservation directly with the hotel by calling 888/421-1442. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please make
your reservation early. The hotel cut-off date is May 11, 2015. The hotel will accept reservations at the AFS rate based on availability only. You will receive
confirmation of your reservation directly from the hotel.
American Foundry Society
GOV2015
1695 N. Penny Lane
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Conference Cancellations and Substitutions: Substitutions will be accepted anytime. However, cancellations of confirmed registrants with full refund of
fees will not be accepted unless received at least two weeks prior to the conference date. In the unlikely event the conference is canceled for any reason, AFS
liability is limited to the return of the registration fee.
June 2-3, 2015 | Washington, D.C.
Now more than ever, it is crucial for Congress to hear from you about issues affecting the metalcasting industry.
The 2014 elections brought dramatic changes to the 114th Congress, with over 70 new members and
hundreds of new staffers. In addition, there is a wave of major regulations which will be issued
this year that will have a major impact on our industry.
Our issues are too important to leave to others. Register today for the AFS 2015 Government Affairs Conference!
It provides attendees valuable insights into upcoming legislative, regulatory and legal challenges,
training on how to effectively communicate with Congressional offices, and a FULL day in
pre-scheduled meetings with your members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill.
11:20 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
Update on EPA/USDA Foundry
Sand Risk Assessment
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Registration Open
10:00 a.m.-10:10 a.m.
Opening Session―Welcome Remarks
• Bruce Dienst, President, AFS and
Simpson Technologies Corp.
• Nicole Villamizar, Acting Chief of the Industrial Materials Reuse Branch, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
11:55 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Good News Story: Sustainability Is in Our DNA
• Mike Lenahan, Vice President―Sales, Industrial and Recreational Products, Fairmount Santrol
• Dan Oman, Principal Consultant, Haley & Aldrich
10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Energy Policy Outlook
• Karen Harbert, President & CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for 21st Century Energy (invited)
10:50 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
What to Expect From EPA in 2015
• Greg Bertelsen, Director of Energy and Resources Policy, National Association of Manufacturers
2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Keynote Luncheon― The Obama Administration:
The 114th Congress and Politics in America
• Bret Baier, FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Host, Special Report with Bret Baier
Keynote Luncheon Speaker
This year’s keynote speaker at the Government Affairs Conference will be Bret Baier. Baier currently serves
as FOX News Channel’s (FNC) chief political anchor and executive editor of Special Report with Bret Baier
(weeknights 6-7 p.m./ET), the top-rated cable news program in its timeslot and consistently one of the top
four shows in cable news. Based in Washington, D.C., Baier joined the network in 1998 as the first reporter
in the Atlanta bureau.
During the 2012 political season, he served as co-anchor of FNC’s America’s Election HQ alongside
Megyn Kelly. In addition, Baier provided extensive coverage of the 2012 campaign cycle, anchoring from
presidential and vice presidential debates, as well as the Republican and Democratic conventions. Baier also
moderated Fox News Channel’s five Republican presidential primary debates.
Bret Baier
FOX News Chief
Political Anchor
2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Panel: Workplace Matters
The NLRB: New Relevance and
New Challenges for the Foundry Industry
• Michael J. Lotito, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson P.C.
Hear the latest on the National Labor Relations Board’s
rule allowing for speedier union elections, as well as key
decisions related to social media policies and employee
handbooks.
Dissecting the Executive Order on
Blacklisting Federal Contractors
Agenda
Tuesday, June 2
BE THERE. BE HEARD.
Prior to his anchor role, Baier was named Chief White House Correspondent in 2006 and covered the
second term of the Bush administration. Before that, he served as national security correspondent covering
military and national security affairs, as well as defense, military policy and the intelligence community
from the Pentagon.
• Angela Styles, Partner, Crowell & Moring
Learn the impact of this Executive Order, which
will require federal contractors and subcontractors
to disclose labor law violations from the prior three
years, including violations of federal and state safety/
health laws.
3:20 p.m.-4:10 p.m.
Key OSHA Enforcement Initiatives
Impacting Metalcasters
• Thomas Galassi, Director, Directorate of Enforcement, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (invited)
• Tressi Cordaro, Shareholder, Jackson Lewis, PC
Learn about new developments, including the use of the
General Duty Clause to cite exposure to chemicals below
the permissible exposure limits; the final rule regarding the
reporting injuries requiring hospitalization; and OSHA’s
new policies regarding temporary workers.
“One of the many benefits I receive from attending
the AFS Government Affairs Conference
is getting to know my Representatives on a
personal level. This allows me to communicate
with our Senator and House Representative
much more effectively throughout the year on
specific topics relating to the foundry industry.”
“The Government Affairs Conference is a great
way to focus on the issues facing us now and
in the near future. Attending the conference is
just one part of relationship building that is so
crucial to making a difference in our industry.”
—Angela Dine, President and CEO
St. Marys Foundry, Inc.
4:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
State Breakout Sessions―
Prepare for Congressional Visits
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception &
Recognition of Members of Congress
Capitol Hill Club, 300 First Street, S.E.
Wednesday, June 3
7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Breakfast Session
View from the Hill
• Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) (invited)
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Metalcasting Industry Advocacy Day With
Pre-Scheduled Congressional Meetings
“Particularly for first time attendees, this is a
unique learning opportunity.”
—Greg Loving
Senior VP and General Manager
Rochester Metal Products
ADVOCATE. EDUCATE. INNOVATE.
www.afsinc.org • 847/824-0181
—Alan Brink, President
Spring City Electrical Mfg.
June 2-3, 2015 | Washington, D.C.
Now more than ever, it is crucial for Congress to hear from you about issues affecting the metalcasting industry.
The 2014 elections brought dramatic changes to the 114th Congress, with over 70 new members and
hundreds of new staffers. In addition, there is a wave of major regulations which will be issued
this year that will have a major impact on our industry.
Our issues are too important to leave to others. Register today for the AFS 2015 Government Affairs Conference!
It provides attendees valuable insights into upcoming legislative, regulatory and legal challenges,
training on how to effectively communicate with Congressional offices, and a FULL day in
pre-scheduled meetings with your members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill.
11:20 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
Update on EPA/USDA Foundry
Sand Risk Assessment
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Registration Open
10:00 a.m.-10:10 a.m.
Opening Session―Welcome Remarks
• Bruce Dienst, President, AFS and
Simpson Technologies Corp.
• Nicole Villamizar, Acting Chief of the Industrial Materials Reuse Branch, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
11:55 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Good News Story: Sustainability Is in Our DNA
• Mike Lenahan, Vice President―Sales, Industrial and Recreational Products, Fairmount Santrol
• Dan Oman, Principal Consultant, Haley & Aldrich
10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Energy Policy Outlook
• Karen Harbert, President & CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for 21st Century Energy (invited)
10:50 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
What to Expect From EPA in 2015
• Greg Bertelsen, Director of Energy and Resources Policy, National Association of Manufacturers
2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Keynote Luncheon― The Obama Administration:
The 114th Congress and Politics in America
• Bret Baier, FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Host, Special Report with Bret Baier
Keynote Luncheon Speaker
This year’s keynote speaker at the Government Affairs Conference will be Bret Baier. Baier currently serves
as FOX News Channel’s (FNC) chief political anchor and executive editor of Special Report with Bret Baier
(weeknights 6-7 p.m./ET), the top-rated cable news program in its timeslot and consistently one of the top
four shows in cable news. Based in Washington, D.C., Baier joined the network in 1998 as the first reporter
in the Atlanta bureau.
During the 2012 political season, he served as co-anchor of FNC’s America’s Election HQ alongside
Megyn Kelly. In addition, Baier provided extensive coverage of the 2012 campaign cycle, anchoring from
presidential and vice presidential debates, as well as the Republican and Democratic conventions. Baier also
moderated Fox News Channel’s five Republican presidential primary debates.
Bret Baier
FOX News Chief
Political Anchor
2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Panel: Workplace Matters
The NLRB: New Relevance and
New Challenges for the Foundry Industry
• Michael J. Lotito, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson P.C.
Hear the latest on the National Labor Relations Board’s
rule allowing for speedier union elections, as well as key
decisions related to social media policies and employee
handbooks.
Dissecting the Executive Order on
Blacklisting Federal Contractors
Agenda
Tuesday, June 2
BE THERE. BE HEARD.
Prior to his anchor role, Baier was named Chief White House Correspondent in 2006 and covered the
second term of the Bush administration. Before that, he served as national security correspondent covering
military and national security affairs, as well as defense, military policy and the intelligence community
from the Pentagon.
• Angela Styles, Partner, Crowell & Moring
Learn the impact of this Executive Order, which
will require federal contractors and subcontractors
to disclose labor law violations from the prior three
years, including violations of federal and state safety/
health laws.
3:20 p.m.-4:10 p.m.
Key OSHA Enforcement Initiatives
Impacting Metalcasters
• Thomas Galassi, Director, Directorate of Enforcement, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (invited)
• Tressi Cordaro, Shareholder, Jackson Lewis, PC
Learn about new developments, including the use of the
General Duty Clause to cite exposure to chemicals below
the permissible exposure limits; the final rule regarding the
reporting injuries requiring hospitalization; and OSHA’s
new policies regarding temporary workers.
“One of the many benefits I receive from attending
the AFS Government Affairs Conference
is getting to know my Representatives on a
personal level. This allows me to communicate
with our Senator and House Representative
much more effectively throughout the year on
specific topics relating to the foundry industry.”
“The Government Affairs Conference is a great
way to focus on the issues facing us now and
in the near future. Attending the conference is
just one part of relationship building that is so
crucial to making a difference in our industry.”
—Angela Dine, President and CEO
St. Marys Foundry, Inc.
4:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
State Breakout Sessions―
Prepare for Congressional Visits
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception &
Recognition of Members of Congress
Capitol Hill Club, 300 First Street, S.E.
Wednesday, June 3
7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Breakfast Session
View from the Hill
• Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) (invited)
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Metalcasting Industry Advocacy Day With
Pre-Scheduled Congressional Meetings
“Particularly for first time attendees, this is a
unique learning opportunity.”
—Greg Loving
Senior VP and General Manager
Rochester Metal Products
ADVOCATE. EDUCATE. INNOVATE.
www.afsinc.org • 847/824-0181
—Alan Brink, President
Spring City Electrical Mfg.
2015 Government Affairs Conference
Registration Fees:
AFS Members: $700/person; 2 from same company $375 • Non-Member: $825/person • Spouse: $300/person
nd
June 2-3, 2015 | Washington, D.C.
Register Here Online or Return Form To:
American Foundry Society, 35169 Eagle Way, Chicago, IL 60678-1351
Tel: 800/537-4237 • Fax: 847/824-7848 or register online at www.afsinc.org
Name__________________________________________________ Title______________________________________________________
Spouse Name (if attending)__________________________________________________________________________________________
Company_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I have been an avid proponent of making regular visits to
our lawmakers in D.C. The benefits of building these solid
relationships bring not only a face to our industry but also a
competitive rebuttal to those fighting our legislation.
—Chris
Norch, President
Denison Industries
Address__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone__________________________________________________ Cell (Important for day of contact)_____________________________
Email___________________________________________________AFS Membership #__________________________________________
BE THERE. BE HEARD.
Name__________________________________________________ Title______________________________________________________
Second Attendee (must be from the same company)
ADVOCATE. EDUCATE. INNOVATE.
 YES, I would like AFS to schedule my congressional meetings. I understand that I must live in OR work at a facility in the district of the member
of Congress. Other AFS constituents may be attending the meetings as well.
www.afsinc.org • 847/824-0181
 NO, I do not plan to participate in the congressional meetings.
Congressional Appointments
The AFS Washington Office will be scheduling your Hill visits. Appointments will be made for Wednesday, June 3, 2015, between 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. If
you do not know the name of your members of Congress, list the location of your plant(s) and/or your home address, and we will match it with your federal
lawmakers. Please be sure to bring your company brochure or pictures of castings with you to your meetings. If you have any questions, contact the AFS
Washington Office at 202/452-7135 or email Stephanie Salmon, [email protected]
 Both Senators from (State)________________________________
 Member of Congress (Name)______________________________
 Only Senator (Name)____________________________________
 Member of Congress (Name)______________________________
List location (address & zip code) and name of member(s) of Congress
 Plant  Residence
1._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Plant  Residence
3._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Plant  Residence
Payment: American Express  MasterCard  VISA  Check enclosed 
Card Number_____________________________ Expiration Date____________Authorized Signature________________________________
Hotel Information: A block of rooms has been set aside for attendees at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
Room Rate: Room rates are $279/night for single/double occupancy (plus 14.5% tax).
Reservations: Make your reservation directly with the hotel by calling 888/421-1442. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please make
your reservation early. The hotel cut-off date is May 11, 2015. The hotel will accept reservations at the AFS rate based on availability only. You will receive
confirmation of your reservation directly from the hotel. Click here to register online.
American Foundry Society
GOV2015
1695 N. Penny Lane
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Conference Cancellations and Substitutions: Substitutions will be accepted anytime. However, cancellations of confirmed registrants with full refund of
fees will not be accepted unless received at least two weeks prior to the conference date. In the unlikely event the conference is canceled for any reason, AFS
liability is limited to the return of the registration fee.