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A Heads Up The Show Goes On In a former life, I spent a good deal of time in and around stage theatre. A mixture of professional and amateur theatres and participants—actors, sing- ers, dancers and musicians in conjunction with set designers, stagehands and lighting/sound artisans—provided the foundation for my understanding of how teams of skilled individuals collaborate to present an outstanding performance. This background also taught me that with that many people and all the moving parts, it is inevitable that something can go wrong at any time. Yet, there is an old axiom that guides the arts—“The Show Must Go On.” No matter what hap- pens, the collaborators put on the best show they can. As many of you know, in October 2013 I informed the RSES Board of Directors that when my current employment agreement expired at the end of June 2014, I would not be renewing. That timeframe has since accelerated and I’ll now be ending my tenure with RSES at the beginning of this month. I am confident that the Board will map out a solid plan for the next phase of staff support for the organization. There are a lot of intelligent leaders on the Board, with no shortage of experience, expertise and ideas. And the staff in Rolling Meadows, Ill., most of whom have been with RSES for a long time, will keep things humming along without interruption. I can assure you that the paid staff and the volunteer leadership will collaborate to continue providing RSES members and the HVACR industry with continually improving products, programs and services. The show will definitely go on! By the way—if you haven’t attended any of the live Webinars being provided to you at no additional cost, you are missing out! Be sure to keep your contact in- formation up to date so you don’t miss out on any of these outstanding events. Thank you to all the RSES leaders, Members and staff with whom I’ve worked since 1993. You are the essence of RSES, and I am forever indebted for what I have learned with you. Mark Lowry Executive Vice President [email protected] 800-297-5660 x4051 RSES Webinar Archives RSES Member Webinars are avail- able in the RSES Online Store as well as under My RSES on the RSES Member homepage. If you are unable to attend a live Webinar and would like to view it at a later time for free, visit www.rses. org and use your username and password at the top right corner to log in. Once logged in, click “My RSES Home Page” on the top right corner under your name. A list of Webinars will then show up on the next page. If you would like to purchase previ- ous Webinars to earn CEHs, visit the RSES Online Store and click on the “RSES Member Webinars” link under the “eLearning” tab. See below screenshot. Product Spotlight NEWS Headquarters February 2014 Purchase previous We- binars through the RSES Online Store or call RSES at 800-297-5660. 1
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A Heads Up
The Show Goes On
In a former life, I spent a good deal of time in and around stage theatre. A mixture of professional and amateur theatres and participants—actors, sing-ers, dancers and musicians in conjunction with set designers, stagehands and lighting/sound artisans—provided the foundation for my understanding of how teams of skilled individuals collaborate to present an outstanding performance.
This background also taught me that with that many people and all the moving parts, it is inevitable that something can go wrong at any time. Yet, there is an old axiom that guides the arts—“The Show Must Go On.” No matter what hap-pens, the collaborators put on the best show they can.
As many of you know, in October 2013 I informed the RSES Board of Directors that when my current employment agreement expired at the end of June 2014, I would not be renewing. That timeframe has since accelerated and I’ll now be ending my tenure with RSES at the beginning of this month.
I am confident that the Board will map out a solid plan for the next phase of staff support for the organization. There are a lot of intelligent leaders on the Board, with no shortage of experience, expertise and ideas. And the staff in Rolling Meadows, Ill., most of whom have been with RSES for a long time, will keep things humming along without interruption.
I can assure you that the paid staff and the volunteer leadership will collaborate to continue providing RSES members and the HVACR industry with continually improving products, programs and services. The show will definitely go on!
By the way—if you haven’t attended any of the live Webinars being provided to you at no additional cost, you are missing out! Be sure to keep your contact in-formation up to date so you don’t miss out on any of these outstanding events.
Thank you to all the RSES leaders, Members and staff with whom I’ve worked since 1993. You are the essence of RSES, and I am forever indebted for what I have learned with you.
Mark LowryExecutive Vice [email protected] x4051
RSES Webinar Archives
RSES Member Webinars are avail-able in the RSES Online Store as well as under My RSES on the RSES Member homepage.
If you are unable to attend a live Webinar and would like to view it at a later time for free, visit www.rses.org and use your username and password at the top right corner to log in.
Once logged in, click “My RSES Home Page” on the top right corner under your name. A list of Webinars will then show up on the next page.
If you would like to purchase previ-ous Webinars to earn CEHs, visit the RSES Online Store and click on the “RSES Member Webinars” link under the “eLearning” tab. See below screenshot.
Product Spotlight
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Purchase previous We-binars through the RSES Online Store or call RSES at 800-297-5660.
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RSES Certified Trainers to Provide In-House Training
Many of our RSES Certified Trainers (“RCT”) are available to provide in-house training at your facility. The combined knowledge of our group of certified train-ers encompasses many HVACR topics that can be modified to your specific needs.
If you are interested in having an RCT provide training at your facility, please contact Jean Birch with the level and type of training needed, the number of attendees to be trained and the approximate dates you would like the RCT to train. Contact Jean at [email protected] or 847-759-4046 for a price proposal.
Give the Gift Cards They Want AND Get the Rewards You Deserve
Now, through RSES’ AchieveLinks® program you can choose gift cards that are always right for employees, family and friends!
AchieveLinks gives you FREE access to GiftBridge, your one-stop source for more than 70 gift cards from more than 500 merchants.
AchieveLinks lets you collect extraordinary rewards for your everyday business and personal purchases. Every time you log in, you’ll get access to valuable of-fers that are only available here.
Don’t wait. Login to your AchieveLinks account at rses.achievelinks.com and click on GiftBridge to start shopping and earning Links® Reward Points!
Become an RSES Lifer!
Your dedication to your profession could lower your RSES membership dues over the course of your career. It’s true! Lifetime Members make only one pay-ment and receive RSES Member benefits for the duration of their lives. Lifetime Members don’t need to worry about paying annual dues, or the cost of member-ship increases.
Think about it, the average membership dues renewal now is $128. If you remain a Member for 20 years, over that time you will pay well over $2,500 in dues. For one payment of $2,000, you can become an RSES Lifetime Member with no more dues to pay, ever. No dues increases to worry about, no renewal deadlines; just continuous access to all of your RSES Member benefits including any new benefits and added values in the future.
Invest in your future now by becoming a Lifetime Member of RSES.
It’s a Girl!
Ania Flaim, Manager, Member and Chapter Relations, gave birth to Talia Helena Flaim on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 8:10 p.m. Talia weighs 7 Ibs 7 oz and is 20 inches long. Congratulations Josh and Ania!
RSES Updates and Information
All Members
Reminder! Don’t miss out on important e-mails such as free monthly educational Webinar announcements! If you have not received an e-mail from RSES, we either don’t have your e-mail, the e-mail we do have is incorrect, or you have chosen to opt-out from receiving them.
To change your e-mail status, please contact RSES at 800-297-5038 and select option 1, or e-mail [email protected].
Member-Get-A-Member Update
Congratulations to William F. Santan-gelo III, who took part in the Member-
Get-A-Member campaign and encouraged three individuals to join RSES. Due to his efforts, Wil-liam will receive a $50 American Express® Gift Card. Visit Member-Get-A-Member for program infor-mation.
Don't Forget
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Out of the Archives
The RSES Annual Year Book pro-vided RSES Members with Chap-ter information, HVACR related articles with pertinent information, diagrams, measurement tables and more. Featured above is the very first year book, which was distributed in 1937! 2
CEH Corner
This month’s questions refer to the article on pg. 28, “Se-lecting the Right Filter to Improve IAQ.” If you read the ar-ticle, go online, follow the instructions just mentioned and then answer the corresponding questions correctly, you will earn one (1) CEH toward renewing your certification. Don’t forget, you can also earn CEHs by taking quizzes from previous months.
Capitol Climate
ACCA Vice President of Government Relations Charlie McCrudden discusses R-22 allocation rules, how the EPA handled the 2010–2014 allocation rules and what is on the slate for 2015–2019.
February eNewsletters
If you have not yet subscribed to receive RSES Journal eNewsletters, then you will miss two of them coming out in February! Essentials—which features the latest product infor-mation from leading HVACR manufacturers—will be distrib-uted Feb. 14. Elements—which features additional technical stories, case studies and white papers—will arrive in e-mail inboxes Feb. 24.
February RSES Journal Features
Keep an eye on your mailbox for the March 2014 issue of RSES Journal, which will feature articles on: System Charging; Commercial Energy Audits; and 2013 RSES Journal Readers’ Choice Awards.
Interested in contributing a technical article? Contact Lori Kasallis at [email protected] for more information.
Technical Questions Callout
Got a technical question that you cannot seem to answer? Send it to EITHER the MSAC Hotline at [email protected]—and see your question/MSAC’s answer published in an issue of RSES Journal—or to RSES Journal’s Technical Review Committee at [email protected]—and see your question/Technical Review Committee’s answer published in an issue of Elements!
What’s in Your Truck?
RSES Journal will be hosting a competition in 2014, showcasing the best service vehicles on the road and the owners who make them that way!
We want inside and outside shots of your truck or van that highlight your organizational and creativity skills.
Think your vehicle stands out from the crowd? Submit high-res imag-es of the inside and outside of your truck or van to Jordan Brandes at [email protected].
The top three service vehicles will be featured in an upcoming issue of Headquarters News and RSES Journal.
The grand-prize winner will receive a $50 American Express® Gift Card. Complete competition guide-lines will be featured in the Febru-ary issue of RSES Journal!
New Poll Available
Take this month’s poll at www.rses.org (low-er-right corner)! We want to know what you want to see more of in
RSES Journal! Poll responses will potentially be published in future issues of Headquarters News and RSES Journal.
I am RSES…
We are still looking for RSES Members (Individual or Corporate) to be profiled in the “I am RSES” section of Cooling Down! Send their name, contact information and a few words about why you are nominating them to Jordan Brandes at [email protected].
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What is the difference between fibrous, cellular and granular insulation, and when should one be used over another?
Heat Transfer and Distribution includes lessons on the basic principles of heat transfer. Ra-diation, conduction, convection, estimating heat loads for resi-dential structures, air distribution and more are explained in this manual. Diagrams and graphs are also included to ensure understanding. Lessons also explain fans and blow-ers instructions, laws, classifications and efficiency. View a sample here.
Interested in learning more? Search for Heat Transfer and Distribution in the RSES Online Store.
Technical Tidbit
The Webinar series continues in February with an exploration of proper amounts of humidity.
Proper Humidity
Presented by Marcus G. Metoyer, Jr., MS, CMS, this Webinar will be held Feb. 26 at 7:00 p.m. EST. Would you like to learn more? Register for this free Webinar today!
Did you miss a live Webinar, but are looking to earn more CEHs? Members can view previous Webinars and still earn CEHs for $10 each through the RSES Online Store.
Upcoming Events
CTI Annual ConferenceFeb. 3–6 • Houston
The International Builders’ ShowFeb. 4–6 • Las Vegas
ABC’s BizconFeb. 11–12 • Maui, Hawaii
Capacity ControlFeb. 12 • Troy, Mich.
SERA Conference 2014 Feb. 21–22 • Murfreesboro, Tenn.
RSES SeminarsRSES has scheduled a number of Training Authority Seminars for spring of 2014. From March to June, Seminars will be held each month and vary in topics. For details regarding our March Seminars and Member discounts, select the hyperlinks below. • Manual D Seminar March 15 • Oakdale, Pa. Presented by Arthur T. Miller, CMS, RCT • Combustion Analysis and Fuel Efficiency Seminar March 22 • Rolling Meadows, Ill. Presented by Brynn C. Cooksey, CMS, RCT • Troubleshooting AC Systems - It’s All About the Temperature Seminar March 29 • Rolling Meadows, Ill. Presented by Richard Blank, CMS
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