MDNA News 2022 Fall Edition

ASpecialMessagefromtheMDNAPresident

To all my fellow MDNA members:

As the president of MDNA, I wanted reach out and say thank you for your past and continuing efforts to make our association incredibly awesome. Whenever we have asked for sponsorship to an MDNA or AMEA events you have responded tenfold. When Dan Wheeler –Wheeler Machinery opened his warehouse for the AMEA forum you not just attended, you showed up in mass. When we wanted to make the WWTP-Detroit/Toledo“supersized”, you came out in mass, and we broke the all-time attendance record at a WWTP.

It has been an incredible HONOR to serve as your MDNA President for the last year and half. The MDNA, Locator Services, AMEA Boards of Directors in conjunction with the Membership, Public Relations and Chapter Leadership Committees have worked extremely hard to make us top notch. We have tried to schedule meaningful and educational events for the membership to attend. Events that offered great opportunity to network and possibly make new business partners over a drink or two. My goal coming into office was to make the MDNA events whether local chapter meetings or national events, great, where everyone felt welcomed.

With just six months left in my term, I can guarantee the membership that we have the right folks in place to take the MDNA to even greater heights in the future! I do however have one more, big ask; In April at the MDNA Convention (if all goes as planned by the nominating committee), I will be handing my gavel to the new President Ed Krause. I am humbly asking all of you to consider attending the 2023 MDNA convention being held April 13th-16 in Tucson, AR. The event will be held at the beautiful J. W Marriott Star Pass Hotel & Spa. In addition to a changing of the guard the convention will include great networking and educational opportunities as well as a wonderful spouse event and plenty of social gatherings. Additionally, we will have a private evening at the Pima Air and Space Museum, which is one of the largest non-government funded aviation & space museums in the world! Saturday we will have our annual meeting, a fun golf tournament, with prizes and Saturday night we will have a black tie optional Presidential Reception and Banquet. I truly look forward to seeing as many of my MDNA family there.

Join me in making this the most well attended convention in modern MDNA history.

, CEA

MDNA President

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The 2023 MDNA Convention will be held at the beautiful J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Hotel & Spa in Tucson, Arizona. The dates of the convention are Thursday April 13 - Sunday April 16. Yes, these dates are a bit earlier than normal to allow for more comfortable temperatures.

This Four-Star resort is located in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains and just south of Saguaro National Park and is just 12 miles from Tucson International Airport. It features beautiful swimming pools, a lazy river, and three championship nine-hole golf courses - Coyote, Roadrunner and Rattler - designed by Arnold Palmer, Phil Mickelson, and Nancy Lopez. The quality and cleanliness of the guest rooms and meeting space are what you would expect from this top end J.W. Marriott brand. And best of all we have negotiated a $229 nightly room rate for MDNA Convention attendees, which is unheard of in this era of escalated hotel room rates.

The convention will feature many outdoor events including a Thursday afternoon surprise, a Thursday night welcome reception, a Friday spouse event and two full mornings of interactive programming. Friday evening will be a special off-site cocktail/hors-d'oeuvre reception at the Pima Air and Space Museum, which is part of the U.S. Air Force's famous "Boneyard", where hundreds of ghters, bombers and reconnaissance jets are stored in the dry Arizona climate for potential future use or just spare parts for aircraft currently on the line. We will have access to tour a part of this amazing facility in addition to the reception in the museum.

And, of course, Saturday will feature our Annual Meeting in the morning and our Black-Tie Optional gala, which will usher in our new President.

So come early, stay late, and bring the kids to this amazing part of the United States.

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2022-2023RecipientsSpotlight

(left to right) Kim Khoury, CEA, Randy Stevens, CEA, Kristine M. Conroy (President), Jack Boecher, AM, Jeannine Harris, Michael F. Feinstein, CEA,

The Trustees of the Austin D. Lucas Scholarship Fund are proud to announce the scholarship recipients for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Your contributions to the Austin D. Lucas Scholarship Fund have helped to ease the nancial burdens of a college education for these students. Each student has directly bene tted from your contributions.

The recipients of your generosity often reach out to express their gratitude. I thought it important to take this opportunity to share just one example of the wonderful thank you notes that I receive, so, that you can see in the students’ own words the gratitude that they feel for receiving the bene ts of your donations. We appreciate your continued support, which makes this program something we can all be proud of. Thank you on behalf of the children who bene t, their parents who serve this industry, and the Trustees of the Austin D. Lucas Schol arship Fund.

We wish the students a successful and safe academic year.

ADLSF President

I am sincerely honored to be a recipient of the Austin D. Lucas Scholarship. On behalf of all recipients, I want to thank all the donors for their generosity. With this endless support, we can continue our education without the huge fear of debt. Receiving this scholarship has impacted my college experience greatly. I can commit to my education without the thought of“how will I pay for it?”I can devote my time to internships and extra curriculums that can help me in my career. This fall, I will be a senior at Dominican University majoring in Natural science and Biology. I am very thankful because obtaining this scholarship has not only helped me with remission but has motivated me to maintain my spot on the dean's list these past 4 years. Next spring, I will be the rst in my family to graduate college, and soon, I will represent the 5% of Hispanic veterinarians. I know I speak for all recipients when I say that we are grateful and honored to represent MDNA with pride along with our achievements. I hope that when you see us strive, you chime in with our success. Thank you to MDNA for this opportunity and to all the donors who contributed to this useful fund.

Thank you, Brenda Diaz

Austin D. Lucas Scholarship Fund Trustees

2022-23 RECIPIENTS

Austin D. Lucas Scholarship Trust Recipient; Tessa Picken

MynameisTessaPickens andIam from Lake inthe Hills,Illinois.Iamcurrentlyattending theUniversityofAlabama andmajoringin nance. Iplan on completing a ve year acceleratedmastersprogram andalsoadding aminorinsportsmarketing. Iam beyond thankfulto havereceivedthe Austin D. Lucasscholarshipfor the2022-2023schoolyear. I wouldlike tothankallofthe donorsand trusteesthat madethisawardpossible.This award willaid me incomingoutofcollegewiththeleastdebtpossible andcancreate opportunitiesforstudents to attendschoolregardlessof their socioeconomicstatus. Thisscholarship meanssomuch tomeandwilltrulyaid me inmyacademicexperience thisupcomingschool year. It hasinspiredmetocontinue todeepenandfurther my studies and hashelpedme staymotivatedwithschool evenwhenit ishardat times. Thisinspirationwillhelp methroughout myfour yearsattheUniversity ofAlabamaand Iamvery thankful toeveryonewhomadethisawardpossible.

Robert Atherton Memorial Trust Scholarship Recipient; Daniel Vlassov

My name is Daniel Vlassov, and I am a freshman at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am honored to have received the Austin D. Lucas Scholarship this year. I would like to sincerely thank everyone at the Austin D. Lucas Scholarship Fund and MDNA for this award.

The Austin D. Lucas Scholarship allows me to pursue my goals and an Electrical Engineering degree with less nancial burden. It is a privilege that allows me to put even more time and discipline towards my academics. In the future I would love to work in either aerospace or the renewable energy sector. This generous scholarship has given me even more motivation to work hard and keep pushing through my course work - not only to graduate with a degree and honors but be able to fully apply what I learn to the real world.

I understand that the selection process was difficult as there were many other wonderful and equally deserving students, and for that I am overjoyed that I was chosen as a recipient. It means a lot to me that MDNA and the people at the Austin D. Lucas Scholarship Trust want me to continue my dedication and hard work. One day I plan to contribute and give back to the world and pass this opportunity along.

Connor Broderick - Genoa, IL

Jason Broderick, Perfection Global, LLC

Trusted Awarded: Sidney H. Liberstein Memorial Trust; MDNA Chicago Chapter Trust; Thomas and Josephine Scanlan Trust, and Stephen L.Winternitz Memorial Trust School Attending: Illinois State University

Grayson Brown - Trenton, GA

Ronnie Brown, T.J. Snow Co. Inc.

Trusted Awarded: T.J.Snow Scholarship; Jeff Mannion Memorial Trust; George and Peggy Scott Trust, and MDNA Southwest Chapter Fund School Attending: Dalton State College

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Giovanni Chalco - Dix Hills, NY

Daniel Patrick McDonald, Prestige Equipment

Trusted Awarded: David and Sandra Schwartz Scholarship; Max Noble Scholarship Trust; Robert and Martha Atherton Scholarship, and John Ohanesian Scholarship School Attending: SUNY College at Old Westbury

Brenda Diaz - Chicago, IL

Nicolas Diaz, Blades Machinery Co. Inc.

Trusted Awarded: The Liberstein Family Foundation; Morton Rogo Memorial Scholarship Fund; Annie & Armond Rogovsky Memorial Trust, and Charles & Frances Kempler Foundation School Attending: Dominican University

Domas Dicpetris - Darien, IL

Inesa Dicpetris, Perfection Global, LLC

Trusted Awarded: John Josko Memorial Trust; Sidney H. Liberstein Memorial Trust; Raco Industrial Corporation Trust, and Jean Arthur Harris Scholarship School Attending: North Central College

Joseph Garcia - Orange, CA

Starr Garcia, Dennis and Sons Machinery DBA P M Machines

Trusted Awarded: Dan & Gina Wheeler Family Trust; Morton Rogo Memorial Trust

Alan and Kedra Gottlieb Trust, and Swirsky Family Trust School Attending: California Polytechnic State University - Pomona

Alexandra Grandstand - Cincinnati, OH

Todd Grandstaff, Myron Bowling Auctioneers

Trusted Awarded: Charles W. Wood Scholarship; MDNA Cleveland Chapter Scholarship; McEwen Family Trust, and J.L. Heppner Sr. Scholarship School Attending: Ohio State University

Haden Harris - Findlay, OH

Jennifer L. Harris, Freedom Machinery Co. Inc.

Trusted Awarded: Machine Hub Trust; Roberts Machinery Sales Ltd. Scholarship; Nancy Buckens Moran & Edward Moran Scholarship, and Dave & Joyce McEwen Memorial Trust School Attending: Miami University

Heather Hicks - Chattanooga, TN

Simon Frederick Hicks, T.J. Snow Co. Inc.

Trusted Awarded: G.E. Scott, Jr. Memorial Trust; MDNA Southwest Chapter Fund; Jeffrey M. Scott Memorial Trust, and Ruth Mary Harris Scholarship School Attending: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Madison Klein - Elk River, MN

Matt Klein, Machinesused.com

Trusted Awarded: AMEA Jim Zvonar Memorial Trust; Stuart and Claudia Millner Trust; Robert and Martha Atherton Scholarship, and Max Rouse & Sons Scholarship School Attending: Hennepin Technical College

Samantha LaRosa - St. Lazare, QC

Cosimo LaRosa, Cresent Commercial Corp.

Trusted Awarded: Steve and Joanne Bignell Trust; Betty Eisen and Bella Orfus Memorial Trust; Clarence and Ethel Waltman Scholarship, and Pelagia Danowski Sellers Trust School Attending: McGill University

Emily Lizano - Woodbridge, ON

Victor M. Lizano, DiPaolo Machine Tools Limited

Trusted Awarded: Brian Block Memorial Trust; Canadian Chapter Trust; Charles & Bertha Kriser Foundation, and Jane D. Weiss Scholarship School Attending: York University

Serena LoMonaco - Woodbridge, ON

Vincent LoMonaco, Westway Machinery Ltd.

Trusted Awarded: Michael & Alyssa Beck Scholarship; Stuart and Claudia Millner Trust; Herrick Foundation Scholarship; Machinery Information Systems Inc., and Locator Scholarship School Attending: York School of Continuing Studies

Christina Maurer - Cincinnati, OH

Greg Maurer, Mohawk Machinery Inc.

Trusted Awarded: Alan and Kedra Gottlieb Trust; Jim Heppner Trust; Hollander Family Foundation, and Frank & Ursula Laurens Scholarship Trust School Attending: Cincinnati State Technical & Community College

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James Mazzalupo - Old Lyme, CT

Marc Mazzalupo, The Branford Group

Trusted Awarded: Kristine and John Conroy Trust; Stella and John McMillan Memorial Trust; Jane D. Weiss Scholarship, and Bel Small Foundation School Attending: The University of Vermont

Ella Miller - Franklin, MI

Jeffrey Miller, Maynards Industries USA, LLC

Trusted Awarded: Ray And Mildred Roberts Scholarship; Cesar Damino Memorial Trust;Yoder Machinery Sales Scholarship, and MDNA Detroit/Toledo Trust School Attending: Central Michigan University

Mario Partida - Waukesha, WI

Mario Partida, Sr., Wisconsin Metalworking Machinery, Inc.

Trusted Awarded: JR and Debbie Kraemer Trust; Thomas M. Scanlan Trust; Hilpipre Auction Co. Scholarship, and Joe Clar Trust School Attending: University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse

Ema Paskevicius - Darien, IL

Vaidas Paskevicius, Allways Precision Inc.

Trusted Awarded: Hilco Global Hilco Helps Trust; Loeb Equipment Scholarship; Stuart and Claudia Millner Trust, and The Arthur W. Bell Scholarship School Attending: University of Iowa

Tessa Pickens - Lake in the Hills, IL

Lisa Pickens, Aaron Equipment Co.

Trusted Awarded: Austin D. Lucas Trust given in recognition of Austin D. Lucas' commitment and leadership to the Scholarship Fund School Attending: University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

Madison P ster - Elgin, IL

Tim P ster, Integra Asset Solutions

Trusted Awarded: John Josko Memorial Trust; Jack Boecher Scholarship; Virginia Chaudier Memorial Trust, and Julius and Shirley Feinstein Memorial Trust School Attending: Cedarville University

Maylin Planet - Sterling Heights, MI

Kenneth Planet, Maynards Industries USA, LLC

Trusted Awarded: Linda and Spencer Minns Trust in Honor of Cesar Damino; David and Sandra Schwartz Scholarship; Frances T. Lucas Memorial Trust, and Charles & Frances Kempler Foundation School Attending: Wayne State University

Carson Real - Lombard, IL

Russell James Real, Aaron Equipment Company

Trusted Awarded: Michael Fox Memorial Scholarship; William and Margaret Buckens Trust; Max Leach Scholarship Trust, and Robert and Martha Atherton Scholarship School Attending: University of Kansas

Trevor Real - Lombard, IL

Russell Jame Real, Aaron Equipment Company

Trusted Awarded: The Liberstein Family Foundation; Annette and Sidney Mandell Scholarship; Ruth Rogo Kitay Memorial Trust, and U.S. Material Management Inc. Div. U.S. Managemenet Movers Inc. Scholarship School Attending: Arizona State University

Jo-Elle Rodriguez - Stratford, CT

JoAnn Castro, Hariton Machinery Co. Inc.

Trusted Awarded: Michael Fox Memorial Scholarship; William and Margaret Buckens Trust; Max Leach Scholarship Trust, and Robert and Martha Atherton Scholarship School Attending: Western Connecticut State University

Aneesh Sabnis - Canton, MI

Rajendra Digambar Sabnis, Broaching Machine Specialties Co.

Trusted Awarded: Cesar Damino Memorial Trust; Lee Stevens Memorial Trust; MDNA Detroit/Toledo Trust, and Robert and Martha Atherton Scholarship School Attending: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Samuel Schecter - Deer eld, IL

Suzanne Schecter, PPL Group LLC

Trusted Awarded: The Liberstein Family Foundation; June Goldstein Memorial Scholarship; Harold Goldstein Memorial Scholarship, and Norman Levy Memorial Fund School Attending: Indiana University

Rucha Shastri - Addison, IL

Lokesh Shastri, Kempler Industries

Trusted Awarded: Charles & Frances Kempler Foundation; Robert and Martha Atherton Scholarship; David Baker Memorial Trust, and Frain Industries Scholarship School Attending: University of Illinois College of Law

Mackenzie Shoniker - Cornwall, ON

John Paul Shoniker, Perfection Global, LLC

Trusted Awarded: The Liberstein Family Foundation; Morton Rogo Memorial Scholarship Fund; Bianca B.Weber Trust, and Melvin A. and Sandra Peters Fund School Attending: Northeastern University

Elias Sturdevant - Prospect, CT

Brian Sturdevant, J. L. Lucas Machinery Co.

Trusted Awarded: J. L. Lucas Machinery Company Trust; New England Chapter Memorial William; Barowsky and David Cardoza Fund; John and Stella McMillan Trust, and A.G.Wigglesworth Sr. & Jr. Memorial Trust School Attending: University of Connecticut

AndrewTsekh - Weston, FL

Roman Tsekh, Frain Industries, Inc.

Trusted Awarded: Frain Industries Scholarship; Jane D.Weiss Scholarship; Clarence & Ethel Waltman Scholarship, and MDNA Chicago Chapter Trust School Attending: Broward College

DanielVlassov - Wheaton, IL

Sergei Vlassov, Frain Industries Inc.

Trusted Awarded: Robert Atherton Memorial Trust given in recognition of Robert Atherton's commitment and leadership to the Scholarship Fund School Attending: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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