The passage of the Taft-Hartley Act led to the first international, independent guard union, The United Plant Guard Workers of America (UPGWA) which was certified by the NLRB in 1948 and initially included some 1,250 members in twelve local unions across five states. Over the next 52 years, the UPGWA, under the leadership of Presidents McGahey, Szczesny, Applen, and McConville, grew significantly. The beginning of the 21st Century brought significant and enduring changes to the structure and mission of the International Union. Delegates to the 2000 International Convention operated under the mantra of New Directions for the Union as developed and proclaimed by International President Hickey. The name of the Union was changed to the International Union, Security, Police and Fire Professionals of America (SPFPA®) in recognition of the scope and professionalism of SPFPA® members occupations. Divisions were established to better represent the needs of members whose occupations include Nuclear officers, Campus Police, Court officers, Airport Screeners, and others. President Hickey and New Directions has continued and is responsible for programs and policies which keep the Union viable to meet new challenges. A full time organizing staff has been employed to increase union membership; and their efforts have been overwhelmingly successful. Programs instituted by President Hickey and the International Executive Board have resulted in the affiliation of nine other security unions with SPFPA® with several others currently being negotiated. These affiliations have increased membership, enhanced SPFPA®’s reputation, and added additionally qualified representatives to improve member representation. In response to a critical membership need, the SPFPA® developed and maintains a nationwide 401(k) pension plan and ERISSA Health Plan for negotiation and inclusion in collective bargaining agreements. SPFPA® and the New Directions team have remained true to its heritage.

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), founded in 1930 as an independent, private foundation by breakfast cereal innovator and entrepreneur Will Keith Kellogg, is among the largest philanthropic foundations in the United States. Guided by the belief that all children should have an equal opportunity to thrive, WKKF invests in promoting thriving children, working families and equitable communities.

Established in 1932 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing, SME (the Society of Manufacturing Engineers) leads the industrial ecosystem by elevating manufacturers, academia, and the communities in which they operate. Together we share one common belief: Manufacturing holds the key to economic growth and prosperity. SME helps unlock the full promise of manufacturing as an engine of commerce, progress and human potential. We accelerate widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and inspire and build North America’s talent and capabilities through our events, media, membership, workforce development, and the SME Education Foundation.

We are an institution of highly experienced and well-established plumbing and mechanical contractors – each of whom is professionally licensed, bonded and insured. Our member contractors serve the region by providing only the most qualified plumbing and mechanical contracting services for all plumbing applications: COMMERCIAL PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION & SERVICE RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION & SERVICE GREEN PLUMBING SYSTEMS MEDICAL GASES INSTALLATION & SERVICE Together, our contractors offer premium fabrication, installation and service for all piping systems in any application across any industry. The CPI Mission: Since 1963, CPI’s mission is to promote the region’s plumbing industry while enhancing the quality and safety of plumbing systems throughout the region.

The decision to become an organ, tissue and eye donor is a decision to give the gift of life. Indiana Donor Network serves as the vital link between donors and patients waiting for lifesaving organ transplants, healing tissue and corneas to restore sight. We are the state’s federally designated organ recovery organization and an accredited tissue bank. Our team of over 250 dedicated professionals is committed to saving and healing lives through donation and transplantation, championing the cause through education and outreach and supporting donor families in their time of need. Learn more and register your donation decision at IndianaDonorNetwork.org.

Regenstrief Institute, Inc., an international leader in electronic medical records and health care data integration, is a medical research and development organization focused on improving quality of care, efficiency of health care delivery, and enhancing patient outcomes. Research focuses include informatics, aging and health services. The Regenstrief Institute, Inc. is a not-for-profit health care research organization located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. It is closely affiliated with the Indiana University School of Medicine, Roudebush VA Medical Center, IU Health, and Eskenazi Health among other research partners. Be sure to visit the website, https://www.regenstrief.org, to see more of its work to improve global healthcare.

Step Forward, formerly CEOGC, helps people find hope, believe in their future and take steps to make it a reality. As the State’s designated anti-poverty agency for Cuyahoga County, Step Forward is tasked and trusted to lead the fight on the ground against poverty in our community.

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy enhances the region’s quality of life by protecting and restoring exceptional places. A private nonprofit conservation organization founded in 1932, WPC has helped to establish 11 state parks, conserved more than 260,000 acres of natural lands and protected or restored more than 3,000 miles of rivers and streams. We provide our region with clean water, healthy forests and wildlife and thousands of acres of natural areas free for all to explore. The Conservancy owns and operates Fallingwater, a symbol of people living in harmony with nature. In addition, WPC enriches our region’s cities and towns by planting and maintaining 130 community gardens and greenspaces with the help of thousands of volunteers each year. We have planted more than 105,000 trees. The work of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is accomplished through the support of more than 11,000 members. For more information, visit WaterLandLife.org.

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, war-time veterans service organization, devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is a not-for-profit community-service organization which now numbers 2 million members, men and women, in about 13,000 American Legion posts worldwide.

We are a private, not-for-profit organization that embodies a commitment to increasing the life chances of people of all ages. It is our intention to use innovative learning programs to open the possibilities that exist in all of us to live an enriched life of purpose. The programs support our belief that vitality and creativity of the learning experiences are the essential elements in achieving success.

Our Sunday Visitor, now known as OSV, is the largest Catholic publishing company in the U.S., serving parishes and dioceses nationwide. OSV employees all over the country are called to serve. OSV continues to publish the weekly Catholic newspaper, Our Sunday Visitor, along with periodicals for priests and deacons, and hundreds of Catholic books, pamphlets, and other printed material every year designed to accompany Catholics on their faith journey. OSV’s full line of curriculum and sacrament preparation products help educate and engage children and youth in the faith and helping them grow in their relationship with Christ. From traditional offering envelopes to other products like Increased Offertory Programs, Parish Capital Campaigns, and Diocesan Appeals, OSV helps parishes and dioceses keep financially fit, and raise funds that help support thousands of individual missions. Consulting services such as OSV Parish Vision Plan provide a strong foundation that helps strengthen the parish community even more. Advanced products such as Online Giving, OSV Church Manager, and websites are more examples of products designed to help parishes and dioceses meet parishioners no matter where they are. All this is possible because of the dedication of the hundreds of OSV employees who, like founder Fr. John Francis Noll, are industrious, innovative, and put the needs of others first. Through this philosophy of servant leadership, combined with best-in-class customer service, state-of-the-art technology, and first-class content, OSV will continue its long tradition of service to the Church and her people.

The Way International is a nondenominational Biblical research, teaching, and fellowship ministry headquartered in New Knoxville, Ohio. We offer Bible classes and meet in home fellowships worldwide so that any person who desires to live a more abundant life can transform his or her life and claim what God makes available.