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| MCAA National Update for March 5, 2012 |
PLANNING YOUR CONVENTION EXPERIENCE IS EASIER THAN EVER! Yes...there's an App for that! MCAA has created a new tool to make your convention experience easier and more convenient than ever. Its features allow you to: 
- build your own personal schedule of convention events you plan to attend, business meetings and personal get-togethers;
- plan your Disney experience with family and friends;
- find colleagues and acquaintances who may be attending the convention;
- search and locate your preferred manufacturers and suppliers at the Annual Manufacturer/Suppliers Exhibit;
- get around Walt Disney World® with maps and transportation tips; and much more.
To install the App, use your iPad or iPhone's link to the App Store or your Android device's link to the Marketplace, search for MCAA 2012, accept the terms, and install the App. Your one-stop resource for all things MCAA 2012 will be in your pocket, ready for you to access any time. Go to www.mcaa.org/mcaa2012/app/ for more information. To register, go to www.mcaa.org/mcaa2012. |
MCAA 2012 FINAL PROGRAM IS ONLINE
All the latest information about general sessions and education seminars, speakers and room locations, social events...even weather expectations, wardrobe tips and ground transportation options...are now available in the MCAA 2012 Final Program to help you make those all-important travel and schedule planning decisions. It's online now for you to browse or download at www.mcaa.org/mcaa2012. You'll receive the printed copy along with your other registration materials at the convention. |
MISSED THE FIRST ROUND OF QUALIFIED-LEVEL ARC FLASH SAFETY TRAINING?
MCAA's and MSCA's NFPA 70E Qualified-Level Arc Flash Safety Training sessions are coming back 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. |
HIRING AND FIRING EMPLOYEES IS TRICKY...FIND OUT WHAT WORKS BEST
Building an effective sales team with the right people for your company can be challenging, but MSCA can help with its second webinar in the six-part series, Building the Ultimate Sales Team. The Hiring and Firing of Sales People webinar will take place on April 18 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. Leading the session will be Wayne Turchetta of HMC Service (Louisville, KY) and Dave Bavisotto of Illingworth-Kilgust Corporation (Milwaukee, WI). During this session, you will learn about: analyzing and justifying the reasons for adding new sales staff; identifying ways to validate a candidate's background, experience and potential fit with your company; planning for the new hire's arrival; developing a 90-day performance appraisal; ways to discuss unsatisfactory performance; and knowing when and how to terminate an employee. If you can't make the live broadcast, you can still view the recorded webinar on the MSCA website (www.msca.org) two days after the webinar. This webinar is free to MSCA and MCAA members as a benefit of membership. Register to participate at http://msca.webex.com! |
REGISTER NOW FOR MCAA'S 2012 NATIONAL ISSUES CONFERENCE
The 2012 National Issues Conference (May 2-5, Washington, D.C.) is your opportunity to get briefed on the latest issues affecting your business and your industry and to share your issue concerns with your Congressional representatives. The conference will feature Department of Labor apprenticeship audit initiatives, Pension Benefit Guaranty program issues, the National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans' Pension Review Commission, a construction industry market forecast by prominent industry economist Anirban Basu, and a presentation on federal budget issues by Stan Collender, an expert on federal fiscal and monetary policies. In addition, Dr. Sarah Slaughter of MIT, a national expert on green and sustainable building programs, will lead a Congressional information session on green and sustainable building issues. Also planned is an informative presentation on hybrid-type, variable-benefit defined benefit pension plans. Rep. Mary Kaptur (D-OH) and Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) will address the group on legislative issues on May 4. Participants will also be able to visit with their Congressional representatives to discuss pertinent issues and actions needed. Register now at www.mcaa.org/education. |
MCA OF OMAHA CONTRIBUTES TO MCERF
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) recently received a $3,000 donation from the MCA of Omaha, which raised its total contribution to $123,500. The MCERF Board of Trustees is very grateful to the association for its continuing support which enables the Foundation to continue its industry education and research programs. Find out more about MCERF and its recent activities at www.mcerf.org or contact Dennis Langley (dlangley@mcaa.org). |
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