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EXHIBIT 24.1
POWER OF ATTORNEY
(FORM 10-K)
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Robert W.
Philip, Kenneth M. Novack, Barry A. Rosen and Kelly Lang his true and lawful
attorney and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for
him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. for the year
ended August 31, 2000 and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto each attorney and
agent full power and authority to do any and all acts and things necessary or
advisable to be done, as fully and to all intents and purposes as he might or
could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the attorney and
agent or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
Dated: November 15, 2000
/s/ Leonard Schnitzer
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LEONARD SCHNITZER
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
(FORM 10-K)
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Robert W.
Philip, Kenneth M. Novack, Barry A. Rosen and Kelly Lang his true and lawful
attorney and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for
him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. for the year
ended August 31, 2000 and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto each attorney and
agent full power and authority to do any and all acts and things necessary or
advisable to be done, as fully and to all intents and purposes as he might or
could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the attorney and
agent or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
Dated: November 15, 2000.
/s/ Kenneth M. Novack
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KENNETH M. NOVACK
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
(FORM 10-K)
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Robert W.
Philip, Kenneth M. Novack, Barry A. Rosen and Kelly Lang his true and lawful
attorney and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for
him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. for the year
ended August 31, 2000 and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto each attorney and
agent full power and authority to do any and all acts and things necessary or
advisable to be done, as fully and to all intents and purposes as he might or
could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the attorney and
agent or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
Dated: November 15, 2000.
/s/ Robert W. Philip
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ROBERT W. PHILIP
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
(FORM 10-K)
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Robert W.
Philip, Kenneth M. Novack, Barry A. Rosen and Kelly Lang his true and lawful
attorney and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for
him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. for the year
ended August 31, 2000 and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto each attorney and
agent full power and authority to do any and all acts and things necessary or
advisable to be done, as fully and to all intents and purposes as he might or
could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the attorney and
agent or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
Dated: November 15, 2000.
/s/ Dori Schnitzer
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DORI SCHNITZER
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
(FORM 10-K)
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Robert W.
Philip, Kenneth M. Novack, Barry A. Rosen and Kelly Lang his true and lawful
attorney and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for
him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. for the year
ended August 31, 2000 and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto each attorney and
agent full power and authority to do any and all acts and things necessary or
advisable to be done, as fully and to all intents and purposes as he might or
could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the attorney and
agent or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
Dated: November 15, 2000.
/s/ Carol S. Lewis
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CAROL S. LEWIS
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
(FORM 10-K)
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Robert W.
Philip, Kenneth M. Novack, Barry A. Rosen and Kelly Lang his true and lawful
attorney and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for
him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. for the year
ended August 31, 2000 and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto each attorney and
agent full power and authority to do any and all acts and things necessary or
advisable to be done, as fully and to all intents and purposes as he might or
could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the attorney and
agent or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
Dated: November 15, 2000.
/s/ Gary Schnitzer
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GARY SCHNITZER
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
(FORM 10-K)
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Robert W.
Philip, Kenneth M. Novack, Barry A. Rosen and Kelly Lang his true and lawful
attorney and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for
him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. for the year
ended August 31, 2000 and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto each attorney and
agent full power and authority to do any and all acts and things necessary or
advisable to be done, as fully and to all intents and purposes as he might or
could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the attorney and
agent or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
Dated: November 15, 2000.
/s/ Scott Lewis
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SCOTT LEWIS
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
(FORM 10-K)
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Robert W.
Philip, Kenneth M. Novack, Barry A. Rosen and Kelly Lang his true and lawful
attorney and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for
him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. for the year
ended August 31, 2000 and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto each attorney and
agent full power and authority to do any and all acts and things necessary or
advisable to be done, as fully and to all intents and purposes as he might or
could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the attorney and
agent or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
Dated: November 15, 2000.
/s/ Jean S. Reynolds
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JEAN S. REYNOLDS
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
(FORM 10-K)
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Robert W.
Philip, Kenneth M. Novack, Barry A. Rosen and Kelly Lang his true and lawful
attorney and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for
him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. for the year
ended August 31, 2000 and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto each attorney and
agent full power and authority to do any and all acts and things necessary or
advisable to be done, as fully and to all intents and purposes as he might or
could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the attorney and
agent or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
Dated: November 15, 2000.
/s/ Robert S. Ball
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ROBERT S. BALL
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
(FORM 10-K)
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Robert W.
Philip, Kenneth M. Novack, Barry A. Rosen and Kelly Lang his true and lawful
attorney and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for
him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. for the year
ended August 31, 2000 and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto each attorney and
agent full power and authority to do any and all acts and things necessary or
advisable to be done, as fully and to all intents and purposes as he might or
could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the attorney and
agent or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
Dated: November 15, 2000.
/s/ William A. Furman
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WILLIAM A. FURMAN
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
(FORM 10-K)
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Robert W.
Philip, Kenneth M. Novack, Barry A. Rosen and Kelly Lang his true and lawful
attorney and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for
him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. for the year
ended August 31, 2000 and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto each attorney and
agent full power and authority to do any and all acts and things necessary or
advisable to be done, as fully and to all intents and purposes as he might or
could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the attorney and
agent or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
Dated: November 15, 2000.
/s/ Ralph R. Shaw
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RALPH R. SHAW
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
(FORM 10-K)
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Robert W.
Philip, Kenneth M. Novack, Barry A. Rosen and Kelly Lang his true and lawful
attorney and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for
him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. for the year
ended August 31, 2000 and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto each attorney and
agent full power and authority to do any and all acts and things necessary or
advisable to be done, as fully and to all intents and purposes as he might or
could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the attorney and
agent or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
Dated: November 15, 2000.
/s/ Barry A. Rosen
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BARRY A. ROSEN
