HPBAC Voice
HPBAC Voice
 
January 2012


Napoleon Fireplaces and Grills
BarbecueEXPO 2012  

  

The 2012 Hearth, Patio & Barbecue EXPO is only a few weeks away. I hope you've registered for the show. If you haven't, visit www.hpbexpo.com to register and book accommodation. 

 

There are many reasons to attend the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue EXPO this year.

 

See What's New - As this is North America's largest indoor and outdoor living showcase it is your best opportunity to view new products and trends

 

Learn - opportunities for professional development abound in the Education Schedule and through a number of meetings where you can learn about the issues that face your industry and get to know more about the association and its activities

 

Fun and Fellowship - mix with other industry members at the social events and the various meetings scheduled. There is something for everyone, including regional and special interest groups or caucuses as well as Hearthmasters for the veterans and Young Guns for the rookies. Check out the online program for more information at www.hpbexpo.com  

 

Focus Canada
HPBA Canada Annual General Meeting

co-hosted by APC (Association des Professionnels du Chauffage)

Join the HPBA Canada and APC Boards of Directors and staff for Focus Canada on Thursday morning from 7:00 am to 9:00 am in Room C206. We'll be celebrating our new partnership with APC and providing updates on issues and activities across Canada.

 

Breakfast will be served from 7:00 to 7:30 and the meeting will begin promptly at 9:00 am.

 

You should have received an e-invitation earlier today. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

 

HPBAC Central Chapter Changeout Update

Central Chapter members and all manufacturers and other stakeholders are invited to attend a lunch meeting on Friday March 2nd in Room C306. Please RSVP to the Central Chapter at 1-800-687-1938. 

 

Other Social Events at the Show

2012 Canadian Reception Cancelled
As the show schedule is jam-packed this year, the HPBA Canada Board of Directors elected to put the Canadian Reception on hiatus again. We were struggling to find a time to host the event and we certainly don't want to miss the exciting events that HPBA has planned for this year.

 

If you haven't heard there's a Tailgate Party and Big Green Egg Celebrity Chef Cook-Off on Thursday, March 1st from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm and on Friday from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm the Honky Tonkin' Industry Party takes place. You won't want to miss the Vesta Awards on Friday beginning at 6:00 pm either. Don't forget to vote for the Attendees Choice Award. Go to www.hpbexpo.com to download the mobile app.


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Government Affairs Update

 

Government Affairs, Regulations, Legislation and Standards 

 

2011 was of course another very busy year for those engaged in the association's government affairs efforts. It was also a year in which the association started to restructure itself to better meet these and other challenges. There are now active GA affairs committees in every chapter as well as at the national level and recently the hours worked by our national part time staff member, Erika Pollock have been increased to as to support the expansion of our GA activities. If funding allows we will

continue this trend next year.

 

These are some of the issues with we are currently engaged:

 

  • Gas fireplace efficiency testing and the possible introduction of mandated minimum efficiency levels.
  • Increased regulation of wood burning appliances at the municipal level of government.
  • Updates to several provincial residential wood burning regulations.
  • Wood stove change out programs in BC, Quebec, Ontario with others planned.
  • House depressurisation and the impact of associated risk mitigation.
  • Proposed changes to the national building code regarding vent clearance distances.
  • Positioning of hearth products in various green building codes.
  • The concept of Net Zero as a new build energy standard and its impact on our industry's.appliances.
  • Numerous CSA Codes and Standards.

 

Tremendous thanks must go to all our volunteer members who give so freely of their time and expertise. Thanks also to everyone of our members. Just by being part of the HPBA Canada family, you are supporting these efforts.

 

 

Membership could save you up to $5000  

 

Your support is critical to the strength of the association and it saves you money. It's difficult to put a dollar value on some of the work the association does for the industry. We like to call it priceless:

Government Affairs & Advocacy

Communications and Public Relations

Networking Opportunities

Market Research

 

Plus you receive Discounts and Special Member Rates on:

Trade Shows - up to five free EXPO badges = up to $750

Free Magazine Subscriptions = $140 saved

Educational and Training Programs = $20 to $150 off each

Mystery Shopping = $190 savings available

Business Insurance Program = up to 25% lower rates

Health Benefits Program = savings vary

Constant Contact eMarketing service = up to 25% savings

Global Payments Merchant Program = Savings vary

LaborChex Background Checks = $16.80 to $35 US per employee savings available

On-line and printed Member Directory - $500 value

Office Depot = up to 10% savings  

PetroCanada = Save $.02 per litre

NEBS Business Forms = Save 10% per year

 

Contact our office for details on any of the above programs. More programs coming soon! 

 

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 Gas Fireplaces and Zone Heating

 

Please follow this link  

for an interesting article from the National Housing Research Committee based on the results of a study conducted by the Canadian Centre for Housing Technology in their Twin Houses in Ottawa. The association considers this a somewhat one sided and indeed one dimensional view of the energy efficiency implications of heating a room with a gas fireplace.

 

The association has entered into discussions with Natural Resources Canada with a view to conducting more thorough, scientifically based, research on the benefits of zone heating. We believe, and are determined to illustrate, that zone heating, and therefore our industry, has an important role to play in tomorrow's green building standards.

 

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In This Issue
EXPO 2012
Government Affairs Update
Have you renewed your membership?
Gas Fireplaces and Zone Heating
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Quick Links
2012 Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo

Register now!

EXPO 2012 will be held in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia World Congress Centre

February 29 - March 3

 

Visit www.hpbexpo.com

to register, to find out who is exhibiting, what's on the Education Schedule and to book your accommodation.

 

The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo is North America's largest indoor-outdoor living showcase. Every year, more than 350 leading hearth, patio and barbecue manufacturers and suppliers exhibit and demonstrate their latest home heating solutions; grills, grilling accessories and fully-equipped outdoor kitchens; casual patio furniture and outdoor accents; water and landscape features; all-weather entertainment products and more.

 

The show attracts more than 5,000 specialty and mass market retailers, and professionals interested in getting a first look at the indoor-outdoor living innovations that consumers will be asking for in the seasons ahead.

 

See what people are saying about EXPO...

 

http://www.hpbexpo.com/pub/Testimonials 

 

Special Events Schedule - Thursday

 

Focus Canada

Thursday, March 1, 7am to 9 am

Room C206, GWCC

Click here for more information 

 

Tailgate Party and Big Green Egg Celebrity Chef Cook-off

Thursday, Mar 1, 5pm to 6:30pm Outdoor Burn Area, GWCC

Wear your favourite team jersey!

 

Friday

 

Central Chapter  Ontario Woodstove Changeout Meeting

Friday, Mar 2, 12 noon to 1 pm

Room C306, GWCC

Lunch will be served. 

RSVP 1-800-687-1938

  

VESTA Awards

Friday, Mar 2, 5:00 pm, GWCC

 

Southern Barbecue Buffet

Friday, Mar 2, following Vesta Awards

$40 per ticket, Must order in advance. Click here for order form.

 

Honky Tonkin' Industry Party

Friday, Mar 2, 8 pm to 11:30 pm

Casual Cowboy/girl attire is recommended.

Sponsored by:

DuraVent

Kozy Heat

Lennox Hearth Products

Napoleon Fireplaces & Grills

SBI - Stove Builder International

Travis Industries 

  

  

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