In the Community

Graphics Systems Corp. strongly believes in contributing to the growth of our local communities.  We proudly support the following organizations.

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

SAE is a global association of more than 128,000 engineers and related technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries. SAE's core competencies are life-long learning and voluntary consensus standards development. SAE International's charitable arm is the SAE Foundation, which supports many programs, including A World In Motion® and the Collegiate Design Series.

To learn more about SAE Milwaukee, visit www.milwaukeesae.com.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is the world's leading professional society advancing manufacturing knowledge and influencing more than half a million manufacturing practitioners annually.

Through its communities, publications, expositions,and professional development resources, SME promotes an increased awareness of manufacturing engineering and keeps manufacturing professionals up to date on leading trends and technologies. Headquartered in Michigan, the Society has members in more than 70 countries and represents manufacturing practitioners across all industries.

Supported Chapters Include:

• Milwaukee No. 4
• Madison No. 75
• Rib Mountain No. 264
• Racine No. 2
• Fond Du Lac No. 45

Valley Industrial Association

The Valley Industrial Association is exclusively for manufacturers and those businesses in Northern Illinois which serve manufacturing in the Fox Valley area, including Kane, Kendall, DeKalb and Western DuPage counties. They provide networking groups devoted to specific interests meet monthly to identify key challenges and share ideas.

To learn more about Valley Industrial Association, visit www.valleyindustrialassociation.org.

U.S. FIRST: Team 81 "The Metalheads"

Team 81, also known as the Metalheads, was formed in 1994, as part of U.S. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). The team offers students in the Freeport, IL area a way to learn more about Engineering, Science, and Technology.

About U.S. FIRST
FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills.

To learn more about "The Metalheads", visit www.metalheads81.com.

Teen Challenge International - Wisconsin

Teen Challenge provides youth, adults, and families with an effective and comprehensive Christian faith-based solution to life-controlling drug and alcohol problems in order to become productive members of society. By applying biblical principles, Teen Challenge endeavors to help people become mentally-sound, emotionally-balanced, socially-adjusted, physically-well, and spiritually-alive.

To learn more about Teen Challenge International - Wisconsin, visit www.teenchallengeonline.com.

Wisconsin FCA

Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world. FCA focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference.

To learn more about the Wisconsin FCA, visit www.wisconsinfca.org.