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| MCAA National Update for February 20, 2012 |
REGISTRATION "WINDOW" FOR ROOMS AT MCAA 2012 IS CLOSING FAST!
If you still have not registered for MCAA 2012 (March 18-22 at Walt Disney World®), then act now (www.mcaa.org/mcaa2012) because the deadline for rooms in one of the convention hotels is February 21. Don't miss the excellent business-building seminars, inspiring general sessions and fabulous social and recreational events that make MCAA 2012 the best investment you'll make all year. |
REGISTERED YET FOR LEED CREDENTIALS MAINTENANCE WEBINAR?
 If you hold a LEED credential and you haven't yet registered for this webinar (February 23, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time), there's still time. All active LEED Accredited Professionals with Specialty-and Green Associates-are required to meet the Green Building Certification Institute's (GBCI) continuing education requirements under the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) and submit a specific number of continuing education credits on a biannual basis. During this webinar, Courtney France of France Sustainable Solutions will show you how to navigate the GBCI's credential reporting account and submission process. She will also help you determine the best strategies to earn your credits and maintain your credential in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible. This webinar includes examples of LEED CMP submissions and the required documentation necessary to report and renew your credential. This webinar is free as a benefit of membership; sign up now to participate. Go to www.mcaa.org/education for information and to register for this webinar and all others in the series. If you can't make the live broadcast, you may view the recording at http://www.mcaagreen.org the next day. Please contact Sean McGuire (smcguire@mcaa.org) for more information. |
DEVELOPING THE SALES PLAN WEBINAR IS ON TAP FOR FEBRUARY 29
By member request, MSCA will offer the wildly popular optional program presented at MSCA 2011, Building the Ultimate Sales Team, as a six-part webinar. The first in the series, Developing the Sales Plan, will be held on February 29, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Presenter Steve Smith, senior vice president of ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. (Glendale, CA), will explain how you can determine future business objectives by examining your company's current image, sales practices, and profitability. Tips on ensuring that your sales plan is successful by providing proper training will also be covered. This webinar is free as a benefit of membership; sign up now to participate. Just click on https://msca.webex.com to register today! If you can't make the live broadcast, you can still view the recording on the MSCA website approximately two days after the webinar. Please contact Sobeida Orantes (saorantes@mcaa.org) for more information. |
HIRING A SUMMER INTERN? APPLY FOR AN MCAA STUDENT INTERNSHIP GRANT
If you're planning to hire a college student for the summer-preferably a major in mechanical engineering, construction management, architectural engineering or a major related to our industry-then consider applying for a 2012 Student Internship Grant. Once again, MCAA is making available these grants with funding provided by the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF). MCAA members who hire student interns may qualify for one $1,200 grant to help them offset the intern's salary. The student gains experience working in our industry and his/her employer benefits from the student's fresh perspective, knowledge about new technologies and much more. It's a win-win for everyone. If you've already lined up an intern for this summer or you're beginning your search, consider applying for a grant. Applications are due May 15. To find out more, go to http://www.mcaa.org/careers/grants to download the information. Please contact Ann Mattheis (amattheis@mcaa.org) with questions. |
BENICIA PLUMBING CONTRIBUTES TO MCERF...AGAIN!
Some habits are worth keeping, especially when they involve annual contributions to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF). Once again, Benicia Plumbing, Inc. (Benicia, CA), a long-time member of the Northern California MCA, sent a $1,000 contribution to the Foundation in support of its education and research activities. The MCERF Board of Trustees is very grateful to Benicia Plumbing for its generous donation. Find out more about MCERF programs and activities at www.mcerf.org. |
QUALIFIED-LEVEL ARC FLASH SAFETY TRAINING IS COMING BACK!
If you or your staff missed MCAA's and MSCA's NFPA 70E Qualified-Level Arc Flash Safety Training sessions earlier this month, you're in luck! More sessions are coming up on March 8, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This web-based, 90-minute course is being offered at a special rate exclusively for MCAA and MSCA members. Presented by the Hilgeman Group, the session focuses on mechanical contractor safety and covers all OSHA and NFPA requirements. NFPA's recent changes to the 70E requirements will also be covered. Employees who may be exposed to live conductors of 50V or greater while on the job are encouraged to participate in this program. Training certificates will be provided. This is an excellent value and training that could save lives. For more information or to register, go to ahilgeman@frontier.com. |
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