The Chicago Rubber Group would like to thank the individuals and companies that have supported our programs over the years. Specifically, we would like to thank the following companies for their annual donation in 2009:

(List to be updated on 01/22/2010)

We are asking both manufacturers and suppliers to consider an annual donation since everyone receives benefits from OUR organization. These include:

• A three-day course in Rubber Technology every second year.
• Three technical meetings a year designed to interest the group.      
• The Rubber Division, ACS, of which we are a subsidiary, offers 3 correspondence courses in Rubber Technology.
• The Harold Stark Memorial Scholarship is offered to one high school senior entering college or university, based on their SAT or ACT scores.
• The Robert Kann Memorial Scholarship is available to anyone in the rubber industry to subsidize the cost of any a course benefiting their job.
• A Newsletter once a quarter provides information on activities to our members.
• The annual Golf Outing in July gives much needed relaxation and comradeship.

These activities require a lot of support by the volunteers on the Board and in the various committees as well as financial contributions from companies such as yours. In order to continue to provide these services, we are asking you to make a one-time donation of $300 to the Chicago Rubber Group.  This donation will be divided into:

• $150 for the Technical Meetings and
• $150 for the Chicago Golf Outing.

With the exception of the Golf Outing, which is the source of money for the Scholarships, the other activities run at a loss, hence our request for your assistance.

We would also like to solicit your help in encouraging membership in the Chicago Rubber Group by all of your fellow employees and friends in the industry. This newsletter contains applications for both Corporate and Individual Membership in the Chicago Rubber Group. Corporate membership is attractive for larger companies to encourage ALL of their employees in the design, processing, engineering or supplying of rubber compounds, parts, equipment or raw materials to become members. If a Corporate membership is chosen, please be sure that INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP forms be completed for each person.

It is hoped that you and your company have a successful 2009 and thank you in advance for your support. 

Please visit our Payments Page, then click the "Donate" button to make a donation by credit card, or send check donations to:

Mike Amis

CRG Treasurer

American Phoenix, Inc.

21305 Dunham Road

Harvard, IL  60333

Note:  If you opt to donate electronically via credit card, please forward your donation confirmation email to mamis@apimix.net.  Be sure to include the name of your company in your email unless you are making a personal donation.

Page Updated 01/14/2010