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| MCAA National Update for November 12, 2012 |
ASTRONAUT MARK KELLY EXEMPLIFIES GRACE IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY
 During the darkest of times, courage and grace may emerge to light our way. Last week, CAPT. USN (ret.) Mark Kelly shone a light through the darkness that Jared Lee Loughner tried to create when he shot Kelly's wife, former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, in 2011. At Loughner's sentencing hearing, Kelly told him, "Even amid all that was lost, Gabby and I give thanks for her life, her spirit, and her intellect, which are a continued force in this world despite what you've done. We exalt in sharing our lives with each other and with our family and friends... And here is what persists in Gabby: her love for this city, this state and this country. Her commitment to lifting us all up, and her ability to lead." Kelly will share his experiences in helping his seriously injured wife through those dark times in the larger context of how we find the courage to rebuild our businesses and lives that may be damaged by natural, economic or other adversities. Be sure to hear Capt. Kelly tell his remarkable story at the Annual Awards of Excellence Breakfast during MCAA 2013 (March 17-21, San Antonio, TX). If you have not yet received your printed Planning Guide, it will arrive shortly. And, if you can't wait, the complete brochure and all the information you need to register and plan your unconventional week at MCAA 2013 is online at www.mcaa.org/mcaa2013. To get a taste of what you'll experience, take a few minutes to view the video on our website at www.mcaa.org. |
TIME IS ALMOST UP! REGISTER NOW FOR QUALIFIED-LEVEL ARC FLASH SAFETY TRAINING WEBINAR
Make sure your service technicians attend one of the NFPA 70E Qualified-Level Arc Flash Safety Training webinars on November 13, either at 8:00 a.m. or at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. This webinar is designed for MCAA/MSCA members' employees who are potentially exposed to live conductors of 50 volts of electricity or more during their workday and is ideal for mechanical service technicians working on units that push 480 volts or less. Presented by the Hilgeman Group, the session covers all OSHA and NFPA requirements, best practices and NFPA's recent changes to the 70E requirements and provides participants with real-world accident information. This training is available at a special rate for MCAA/MSCA members. This webinar is literally a life-saver, so register today at ahilgeman@frontier.com. |
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP FOR THE WATER EFFICIENCY WEBINAR
MCAA's next Green Webinar (November 15, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time) is a must if you are chasing new business that calls for water efficiency specs. Matt Gregg, PE, LEED AP of the McKinstry Company (Seattle, WA) will lead the session which focuses on revisions to the water efficiency component of the LEED Version 3 Update. Co-sponsored by the Plumbing Contractors of America (PCA), Gregg will cover new credits, major changes and how these updates will affect plumbing and mechanical contractors. Registration is free as a benefit of MCAA membership; please sign up at https://mcaa.webex.com/. |
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FIND OUT HOW TO SWITCH YOUR SALES TEAM INTO HIGH GEAR
During this final program of MSCA's Building the Ultimate Sales Team webinar series, you will find out what it takes to transform your sales staff into a high-performing team. You will learn how to analyze the status of your company's sales culture and how to create a "sales driven culture." You will also learn what it takes to be a great "sales" leader and how to develop a personal action plan to enhance your leadership qualities and lead your sales organization to peak performance. Jim Bartolotta of Air Comfort Corporation (Broadview, IL) will lead the webinar that takes place on December 5, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This webinar is free as a benefit of MSCA/MCAA membership; please register at https://msca.webex.com/. |
MCA OF CLEVELAND BECOMES NEW MCERF PARTNERSHIP ENTERPRISE MEMBER
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) has a new Partnership Enterprise member-the MCA of Cleveland. The association just pledged $25,000 to the Foundation, raising its total contributions to just over $100,000, the qualifier for Partnership Enterprise status. MCERF President Bob Armistead acknowledged the MCA of Cleveland's continued generosity, "The MCA of Cleveland's pledge shows that its members recognize the value that MCERF's education and research programs bring to the industry in their area and around the country," said Armistead. |
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OSHA 10-HOUR, 30-HOUR TRAINING IS NOW AVAILABLE AT A DISCOUNT
Thanks to MCAA's special arrangement with UL PureSafety, earning your OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour card and related CEUs is easier and more cost-effective than ever. The training programs are highly interactive and online for your convenience. You may purchase the programs at any time, 24/7, and you have six months to complete the program. MCAA members receive 15% off the purchase price. Enroll today at www.PureSafetyOnDemand.com. Contact Pete Chaney (pchaney@mcaa.org) for more information. |
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