| Take 5 Vol. XXIII, No. 4 |
December 2009
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MCAG CELEBRATES INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS | |
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia recently installed new officers.
 Among those attending the installation were (above, from left) Director Bill Doty, K & B Mechanical Contractors; Senior Vice President John McKenney, McKenney's Inc.; Treasurer Jon Sterling, Maxair, Inc.; Director John Helms, W. B. Wallis & Company; President Bill Flynn, Mallory & Evans Service Company; MCAA National President Lonnie Coleman; Immediate Past President Steve Lisenby, Art Plumbing Company; Director Andy Sumpter, Player and Company; Director Jim C. Thomas, J.S. Thomas Company, Inc.; and MCAG Association Executive Gary Fowler.
 Following the completion of the installation ceremony officially inducting the new MCAG officers, Incoming President Bill Flynn, left, Mallory & Evans Service Company, presented a special President's Plaque to Immediate Past President Steve Lisenby, Art Plumbing Company (right).
 Among the special guests at the installation dinner was Jack Housworth, who retired in 1999 after 47 years of service to the Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia. Shown at right are MCAG's Gary Fowler, left, and Jack Housworth.
Another special guest at the installation dinner was MCAA National President Lonnie Coleman. Several members of President Coleman's family also attended, including his wife Frances Coleman. Daughter Kiana Ganaway and son-in-law Sean Ganaway, who live in Atlanta, were also special guests at the installation celebration.
Past presidents attending the installation celebration included (above, from left) Buddy Harvard, Specialty Mechanical Services, Inc.; Steve Lisenby, Art Plumbing Company; Jack Housworth, MCAG; Fred Horne, Horne Plumbing & Heating Company; Tom Williams, McKenney's, Inc.; Barry Wallis, W. B. Wallis & Company; Jim C. Thomas, J.S. Thomas Company, Inc.; Dave McKenney, McKenney's, Inc.; Jeff Cotton, Player and Company; and Marty Mann, Mann Mechanical Company.
 Another special guest at the installation dinner was Lonnie Coleman, right, Mechanical Contractors Association of America National President. He was joined by several members of his family. Shown below, from left to right, are Lonnie Coleman, Frances Coleman, and Kiana and Sean Ganaway (Lonnie Coleman's daughter and son-in-law).
  Also attending the installation dinner was Dave McKenney, left, of McKenney's, Inc., who retired this year and who over the years has served the association and the indusry in numerous different positions, including president of MCAG in 1989. Shown with Dave McKenney are Lonnie Coleman, center, and John McKenney. |
CAJUN SEEGER, WELDING DIRECTOR AT MECHANICAL TRADES INSTITUTE'S WELDING TECHNOLOGY CENTER, PREVIEWS PRE-TEST BRIEFING FOR NCPWB CHAPTER 23 MEMBERSHIP AND BOARD MEETING
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 Cajun Seeger, Welding Director at the Mechanical Trades Institute's Welding Technology Center, recently attended a joint meeting of the Georgia/Florida Chapter of NCPWB and presented a hands-on welding inspection seminar and a review of how to handle a joint UA/NCPWB weld test inspection.
During his presentation, Cajun also previewed his pre-test briefing Power Point presentation.
Some of the topics covered in this pre-test briefing include the following:
* ASME Section IX Code
* Weld Teest Specifications
* Visual Inspections
* Safety in Welding
Specific factors considered included time limits for weld tests; excessive and prolonged grinding on weld test coupons; misalignment tolerances; tack length, location and limits; and weld progression.
Cajun noted that visual inspections must be conducted after tacking and fit up. After the root pass and the completed test, assembly must be visually examined over the entire circumference, inside and outside, showing complete joint penetration with complete fusion of weld metal and base metal (no concavity). It shall be uniform and free of cracks, incomplete fusion, incomplete penetration, porosity, slag and undercut (not to exceed 1/32").
Other guidelines include the following:
* Do not file or grind on the completed test coupon.
* Do not remove coupon from the holding clamp.
* Power brush cleaning is allowed.
* Arc marks or arc strikes outside of the weld zone are not acceptable.
Cajun also discussed approval for restarts, continuity, expired certifications, and safety.
Approval for restarts: The coupon rejected may have only one issue that fails to meet UA acceptance criteria. It must be evident that the welder is experienced in the process used. Two or more indications will void the test, and the welder shall undergo further training in that process.
Continuity: Continuity is the welders' responsibility. Welder certifications expire every six months. 2008 ASME Section IX Code changes require a contractor representative to sign off on all continuity. ATR's can no longer grant continuity at the Authorized Testing Facility (ATF) without a contractor present.
Expired certifications: Expired certifications are renewed by passing a test using the same welding process. Filler materials and the coupon used have no bearing on the renewal of an expired certification. Example: By passing a test using the GTAW/SMAW combination, your SMAW is renewed and you now have a new certification. Make your test count; do not duplicate tests if you have the ability and skill in another process.
Safety: 100 percent safety required: Keep safety glasses on at all times, sharpen tungsten on approved tools, use dry gloves, use fume removal, good working hood, don't weld or work with any equipment that is damaged, and use the proper personal protection required during the test.
From left: Stinson Batchelor, K & B Mechanical Contractors and NCPWB Georgia/Florida Chapter Technical Director; George Head, UA 72 Business Manager and Georgia/Florida NCPWB Chapter President Buddy Harvard, Specialty Mechanical Services, Inc.
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LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION DRAWS LARGE CROWD
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The Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia, in conjunction with a number of other assiciations, recently hosted a joint legislative reception to kick off the start of the second half of the 2009/2010 Georgia General Assembly.
The event, held recently at the 191 Club in Atlanta, began with a 30-minute legislative briefing and was by any measure a tremendous success. Numerous key legislators attended the event, which was sponsored by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia in conjunction with several other industry groups.
The event was well attended by Georgia legislators, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives David Ralston; Tommie Williams, Senate President Pro Tempore' Dean of the Senate, George Hooks; Chairman of the Rules Committee, Senatro Don Balfour and Allen Peake, Majority Caucus Leader.
Numerous industry representatives also attended the event. Among those attending the 2010 Legislative Reception on behalf of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia were Bill Flynn, Mallory & Evans Service Company; Matt Bass, B & W Mechanical Contractors; Justin Gary, Maxair, Inc.; Steve Teachout, Honeywell Building Solutions; Alan Appleby, Johnson Controls, Inc.; David Hendrick, Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Flatt; and Lee Lemke, MCAG's lobbyist.
In addition to MCAG, other associations which co-sponsored the event include the Atlanta Electrical Contractors Association/NECA; China Clay Producers Association; Georgia Construction Aggregates Association; Georgia Forestry Association; Georgia Highway Contractors Association, Georgia Mining Association; Independent Electrical Contractors Association; Georgia Industry Association, and Georgia Asphalt Pavement Association.
Among those attending were David Sokolow, Atlanta Electrical Contractors Association-NECA; Rilo Stephens, Eckardt Electric Company; Milton Clowers, Uptime Electric; Alex Owen, Brooks-Berry Haynnie; and, from the Independent Electrical Contractors of Georgia, Niel Dawson, executive director, and Tom LeMay, Lemay Electric, Inc.
 
Above left: Speaker of the House of Representatives David Ralston, left, and Bill Flynn, Mallory & Evans Service Company. Above right: Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee Bob Smith, left, and Bill Flynn, Mallory & Evans Service Company. Below left: Gary Fowler, MCAG, left, and Senator Freddie Powell Sims. Below right: Justin Gary, Maxair, Inc., left, with Chairman Insurances & Labor Senator Ralph Hudgens and his wife Suzanne Hudgens. 
Above: Representative Melvin Everson, with Steve Teachout, Honeywell, and David Hendrick, Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Flatt. Below left: Representative Winfred J. Dukes and Alan Appleby, Johnson Controls, Inc. Below right: Steve Teachout, Honeywell; Rilo Stevens, Atlanta Electical Contractors Association; and David Hendrick, Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman and Flatt.
 
 
Above left: Steve Teachout, Honeywell, and Senator Jim Butterworth. Above right: Matt Bass, B & W Mechanical Contractors, and Representative Michele D. Henderson. Below left: Bill Flynn, Mallory & Evans Service Company, and Science & Technology Chairman Senator Cecil Staton. Below right: Steve Teachout, Honeywell, and chairman of Health & Human Services Senator Don Thomas.
 
Above: Lee Lemke, Capitol Strategies, Inc. ; President Pro Tempore Senator Tommie Williams, Rilo Stevens, Eckardt Electric Company; and Gary Fowler, MCAG.
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WALT SPERKO ADDRESSES CHAPTER 23 OFFICERS MEETING WITH NCPWB
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Walt Sperko, consultant for the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau, recently spoke to the Georgia/Florida Chapter of NCPWB.
Shown (from left) are Gary Fowler; Buddy Harvard, president of the Georgia/Florida Chapter of NCPWB; Walt Sperko; and Vickie Barger, NCPWB Georgia/Florida Administrator.
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GEORGE HEAD, LU 72 BUSINESS MANAGER, ADDRESSES MCAG MEMBERSHIP MEETING
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 The February MCAG/MIC membership meeting, held at Petite Auberge restaurant in Atlanta, featured a special presentation by guest speaker George Head, Local Union 72 Business Manager.
In his presentation, Head shared a look at some of the tools in the CBA and discussed how contractors can apply them to expand their market share.
In his remarks, he charged the contractor's supervision and LU 72 members to put the contractors' interests at heart when managing to ensure that the workforce provides eight hours of production in an eight-hour day.
"Without the contractors, we do not have jobs," he said, "and without the LU 72 member, contractors cannot make money."
Head followed his remarks with a question and answer session.
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DAVID McKENNEY RECOGNIZED BY MCAG AND LU 72 | |
During the MCAG/MIC February Membership Meeting, LU 72 and the Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia recognized David McKenney on the occasion of his retirement from McKenney's, Inc. with a special presentation recognizing his many contributions to the industry. 
Dave McKenney; LU 72 Business Manager George Head; and MCAG President Bill Flynn.David was named an Honorary Member of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia. The plaque he received was presented "with deep appreciation for the outstanding contributions he gave to the industry during his years as a valued member of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia." David served on the Board of Directors of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia from 1975 through 1982 and served as president of MCAG in 1989. He also served on the Board of Trustees of the Mechanical Industries Council in 1981. He was also a member of the LU 72 and MCAG Trust Funds Program from 1979 through 2010 and served as co-chairman. The plaque was presented by LU 72 Business Manager George Head and MCAG President Bill Flynn. 
Dave McKenney, at left, with LU 72 Business Manager George Head.
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MICHAEL BOLDT ADDRESSES PRINCIPALS AND OFFICERS MEETING
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Attorney Michael Boldt, Ice Miller LLP (bottom left) was a speaker at MCAG's March Principals and Officers meeting. At bottom right is Bill Flynn of Mallory & Evans Service Company, MCAG president presided at the meeting.
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LU 72 PARTICIPATES IN STATE COMPETITION -- AND SENDS THREE TO DISTRICT COMPETITION IN NEW ORLEANS!
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A number of LU 72 apprentices participated in the state competition held in April in Savannah, Ga.
 
  
Above and below: LU 72 apprentices competed in several categories in the recent state apprenticeship competition.
 
 
How did the LU 72 crew do? Very well! Apprentices Joel Vigneaux, service tech; Taylor Allen, plumbing; and Michael
Park, pipe fitting, won the Georgia state competition and advanced to the District Competition
to be held in New Orleans in June.
Participants in the pipe fitting category included Jonathan Pike, Dylan Gordon, Kevin VanHorn, Jesse Johnson, Daniel Smith, and Michael Park. Park won the Georgia state competition and advanced to the District Competition to be held in New Orleans in June.
In the welding competition, participants included (above, from left) Eric Dugan, Dillenger McCue, Jerry Phillips, Dustin Madden, and James Massingall.
Plumbing competition apprentices participating in the competition included (above, from left) Taylor Allen, Jake Herman, Matt Sumner, Steve Pappas and Branden Baxter. Allen won the Georgia state competition and advanced to the District Competition to be held in New Orleans in June.
In the service tech category, apprentices participating in the competition included (above, left to right) John Freeman, John Ramseur, Phillip Norris, Joel Vigneaux and Casey Shumake. Vigneaux won the Georgia state competition and advanced to the District Competition to be held in New Orleans in June.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS | |
MIC Dinner/Casino Party - Maggiano's - August 21, 2010
Student Chapter Summit - Chicago, Illinois - October 7-9, 2010
MSCA Annual Conference - Scottsdale, Arizona - October 17-20, 2010 |
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MEMBERSHIP LISTING |
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Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia Inc.
Mechanical Industries Council
Georgia/Florida National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau
# A Accurate Plumbing Company
ARS Mechanical, LLC
# + Action Elec. & Mech. Contractors
Air Duct & Mech. Component Cleaning
AirCond Corporation
Amason Mechanical Services, Inc.
American HVAC
# Art Plumbing Company
Augusta Chiller Services
# + B & W Mechanical Contractors
Blue Chip Air, Inc.
Boling Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Brantley Services
Building Environ. Systems Services
+ C & M Piping Solutions
Certified Air Conditioning Company
Clark Plumbing Company
# + Cleveland Mechanical Services
Crescent Mechanical Systems, Inc.
# DNS Consolidated
The Dickerson Group, Inc.
Dixie Electrical & Mechanical
Contractors of Macon, Inc.
Dynamic Systems, Inc.
# + Emcon Services
Enerfab, Inc.
Engineered Technical Services, Inc.
Evans Grading Company
Excelco Industrial Services, Inc.
+ F & S Mechanical and Plumbing Service
# 1st Mechanical Services
# Fletcher Mechanical, Inc.
# Alan Foster Plumbing, Inc.
# Frazier Service Company, Inc.
# Galgon HVAC & Mechanical Service
Georgia Central Maintenance Services
# Greenco of Augusta, Inc.
HVAC Control Services, Inc.
HVAC Service, Inc.
# + Paul W. Heard & Company
Hill Company, Inc.
# Honeywell, Incorporated
# + Inglett & Stubbs, Inc.
# Johnson Controls, Inc.
# + K & B Mechanical Contractors
Kinetic Systems
L & C Mechanical
# Linc Mechanical Services
# + MCI Enterprises, Inc.
MLS Concrete Drilling & Sawing
# + Mallory & Evans, Inc.
# Mallory & Evans Service
# + Mann Mechanical Company
# + Maxair, Inc.
McAbee Construction
# + McKenney's, Inc.
Mechanical & Plumbing Solutions, Inc.
# + Mechanical Associates, Inc.
Mechanical Services, Inc.
Merritt & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
Morrison Heating & Air Conditioning
# + Muns Welding & Mechanical, Inc.
PAR Mechanical & Plumbing
P.I.E., Inc.
# Padgett Group
Panola Enterprises, Inc.
# + Patton Mechanical
Payne Williams, Inc.
# + Peachtree Mechanical, Inc.
# + Player and Company
Popham Mechanical Contractors
Prestige Mechanical Contractors
R & R Refrigeration
REI - Ragan Enterprises, Inc.
Ragan Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Rome Mechanical
Shriver Mechanical
Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
Dale Sims Heating & A/C Service
Southern Controls Installations
# + Specialty Mechanical Services, Inc.
# Stallworth Mechanical Contractors
Standridge Plumbing Company
System Controls & Services
# Tenant Mechanical, Inc.
Thomas Contracting
# + J. S. Thomas Companies
Trans Logic Corporation
Viking Industrial, Inc.
# + W. B. Wallis & Company
Welding Services, Inc.
WeldTech Services Corporation
A. L. Williams Heating & Plumbing
# + Willis Mechanical, Inc.
Milton J. Wood Company
# Also Members of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia, Inc.
+ Also Members of the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau
Gary P. Fowler
4500 Hugh Howell Road Suite 250
Tucker, Georgia 30084
770.934.1427 (FAX 770.934.1429)
www.mcageorgia.org
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