(CMS: High Ridge, MO) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society board of directors has announced the establishment of a charitable arm of CMS, the Coordinate Metrology Society Foundation.

As an IRS-approved 5019c) (3) nonprofit organization, the foundation will raise and distribute funds to support education, research, and charitable activities for eligible individuals, academic institutions, and organizations that relate to the CMS members

The mission of CMSF:
• Provide scholarships and grants to students, educators, and professionals.
• Support education in the field of coordinate metrology and related disciplines
• Fund research that advances science and application of precision measurement
• Foster community engagement through charitable activities and outreach

“The CMSF is a big step in adding more value for CMS members as well as our world-class conference, certification program, and 3DMU library, says Joe Sabol, CMS board of directors chairman. “CMSF has assembled an outstanding group of individuals to launch this tremendous benefit for our members.”

The initial board of directors for CMS comprises highly experienced and talented people in education, metrology, business, marketing, sales, and communications. Joining Sabol on the board are Bonnie Dunbar, Jeff Dewar, Paul Nicholas, Rick Cole, Scott Sandwith, and Bobby Martinez.

The CMSF board has partnered with the Peninsula Community Foundation (PCF) of Virginia Inc., Hampton, Virginia, to manage the funds and provide support for the scholarship and grant application, selection, awarding, and donor acknowledgement processes.

With 22 years of experience, PCF manages 190 charitable funds for individuals, families, nonprofits, and corporations. It supports a robust, nationwide scholarship program that includes 20 scholarships and two teacher grant programs.

Join and make a difference

For donor information, contact Joe.Sabol@cmsc.org; Scott.Sandwith@cmsc.org; Jeff.Dewar@cmsc.org; or Jennifer Brambley, jbrambley@pcfvirginia.org.