CMMA May Meeting and Tour at Galaxy Precision

Description

CMMA Breakfast Meeting at the Freeport Community Center

and Tour at Galaxy Precision in Albany

Thursday, May 21, 2026

7:15 a.m. - Breakfast and Networking

7:30 a.m. - Meeting Starts - Announcements and Speakers 

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Tour 

Speaker: Mike Henke, MHI - Mike Henke Inc

Topic: Recharge and Rise:  Building Resiliency and Safety Ownership 

Burnout, stress, and safety are more connected than we think. When employees are operating in survival mode, attention drops, engagement declines, and safety becomes a checkbox instead of a commitment.

This energizing session explores the powerful difference between coping and true resiliency. Participants will learn how recurring workplace stressors can lead to frustration, victim thinking, and disengagement, and how that mindset directly impacts safety culture. Employees need to know that we care about their well-being both at work and outside of work.

Attendees will discover how to:

• Break repetitive stress cycles
• Shift from victim mentality to ownership thinking
• Build gratitude and kindness into daily interactions
• Create real buy-in for safety

Resilient teams don’t just avoid burnout, they protect each other.

About the Tour:  Galaxy Precision, Inc. in Albany, Minnesota, is a leading CNC machining facility known for its advanced technology, precision craftsmanship, and commitment to quality. During your visit, you’ll get a firsthand look at how raw materials are transformed into high-quality, complex components used across industries like agriculture, construction, and automation.

Tour attendees can expect to see a range of state-of-the-art equipment in action, including multi-axis machining centers and Swiss machines designed for both intricate small parts and larger, heavy-duty components. You’ll gain insight into the full production process—from programming and setup to final inspection—while learning how Galaxy Precision maintains tight tolerances and consistent quality.

With decades of experience and ISO 9001:2015 certification, Galaxy Precision combines innovation with efficiency to deliver reliable manufacturing solutions. This tour offers a great opportunity to explore modern machining technologies, ask questions, and see how precision manufacturing comes to life on the shop floor.

Safety Requirements:  Safety glasses, long pants, closed toe shoes.

Thank you to our meeting sponsor:

Please be sure to register 48 hours in advance to ensure we get the proper count for breakfast and getting your name tags printed in time.