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| MCAA National Update for August 13, 2012 |
LEARN HOW TO MANAGE YOUR LIFE AT MSCA LIVE 2012
 Working 24/7 and still can't get it all done? Most of us feel the only way to manage the mounting chaos in our lives is to take control of it. If only we could get a handle on life! At MSCA LIVE 2012, we'll show you how! In her heartwarming and funny program, I Used to Have a Handle on Life But It Broke, presenter Mary LoVerde will explain straightforward, innovative techniques for keeping your balance, no matter what life throws your way. Ideal for both men and women, you will leave armed with real-world ideas that really work and that you can implement immediately. Mary LoVerde is an internationally recognized expert in life balance strategies. She is the author of three best-selling books, has been a repeat guest on the Oprah Winfrey show and has served on the faculty of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. To attend this session and all the other great programs at MSCA LIVE 2012, register today at www.msca.org/msca2012. |
WARWICK PLUMBING & HEATING REACHES 1 MILLION MAN-HOURS, "0" LOST TIME DUE TO INJURIES
In June 2012, Warwick Plumbing & Heating (Newport News, VA) reached a major milestone in its employee safety program when company employees worked one million man-hours without a lost workday due to injury. This record dates back to January 2011 and includes employees in all areas of the company. The company attributes its achievement to "the commitment of all of our foremen and field employees to working safely on a daily basis." Based on information drawn from MCAA's annual Safety Statistical Survey and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Warwick has a frequency-of-injury record that is ranked in the top tier of mechanical contractors employing 250-999 people. Congratulations! |
HELP MCERF SUPPORT OUR INDUSTRY'S FUTURE
The future of the mechanical construction, service and plumbing industry rests with the young men and women who are making their way through college programs that lead to a career with our industry. The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) has recently established a new program that makes available $5,000 in scholarship funds to MCAA student chapters that are awarded Chapter of Excellence Grants. Chapter faculty advisors decide which chapter members merit a scholarship (starting at $1,000) based on academic performance, hard work and interest in a career with our industry. You can help build the funding for this exciting new MCERF initiative by designating up to 50% of your Foundation contribution to the MCERF Scholarship program. Find out more by contacting Dennis Langley (dlangley@mcaa.org) or visiting www.mcerf.org. |
THERE'S STILL TIME TO SIGN UP FOR QUALIFIED LEVEL ARC FLASH SAFETY TRAINING WEBINAR
The next Qualified Level Arc Flash Safety Training Webinar is coming up fast. It takes place on August 27, 2012 at two times; 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Please note the time change for the second webinar to accommodate MCAA members in Hawaii and Alaska. Presented by the Hilgeman Group, the webinar is designed for technicians that may be exposed to 50 to 480 volts of electricity while on the job. It covers all OSHA and NFPA requirements, includes a discussion of best practices, NFPA's recent changes to the 70E requirements and provides participants with real-world information that will reinforce the importance of this training. This training can help you save a life, so don't miss it. For more information or to register, go to ahilgeman@frontier.com. |
A FEW SPACES REMAIN FOR ALI COURSE 12
If you have not yet applied to MCAA's the Advanced Leadership Institute (ALI) Course 12, don't hold out much longer because the few remaining spaces are going fast. Our industry's top executives know that ALI provides world-class leadership and strategic planning skills that are critical to meeting the challenges of today's uncertain marketplace. ALI graduates acquire a highly refined business savvy that enables them to expand their companies' business potential for the short and long term. The updated and improved course curriculum, which includes a crisis on the jobsite case study with a modern twist, along with a dynamic learning environment and excellent networking opportunities, adds an exciting dimension to the experience of enhancing your knowledge and leadership skills set. The time is now to enhance your leadership and business planning skill-set. ALI's Course 12 takes place September 30 - October 5 and November 11 - 16, 2012. If you need more information about ALI, go to http://www.mcaa.org/ali and then contact Dennis Langley (dlangley@mcaa.org) for an e-application. |
BILL ERICKSON CONTRIBUTES TO MCERF
Bill Erickson of C.J. Erickson, Inc. (Alsip, IL), recipient of MCAA's 2012 Distinguished Service Award, has contributed $5,000 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF). He requested that the funds be used for an MCERF-supported project being conducted by the American Society of Plumbing Engineers Research Foundation (ASPE) about biofilm accumulation and detachment in electronic vs. manual faucets. The MCERF Board of Trustees thanks Mr. Erickson for his generous contribution. Find out more about MCERF and its programs by visiting www.mcerf.org or contact Dennis Langley (dlangley@mcaa.org). |
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