MCASF Masthead 2013  

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Use what talent you possess. The woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best.

-- Henry Van Dyke
 


Hurry - the MCASF Safety Excellence Awards program deadline for 2015 is Jan 29!
Here's how to enter:

Click here to download an application.
 Click here to download the OSHA 300A log. This link provides the actual form (pages 7 & 8) as well as an informative "how to" guide.

Need help? Please let us know.

Entries have been received from:  
Airmatic, Airtech, Advanced Integrated Services, Kirlin FL, Poole & Kent, Pyke, Trane
EVENTS CALENDAR
JANUARY
25-27 AHR EXPO, Orlando
27 Fringe Benefit Trust Funds Mtg.
28 Workshop: MS Office Training

FEBRUARY
3-4 MCASF Workshops
8 JATC
11 MCASF Board Meeting
13 MCASF Gala Banquet
17 MCASF Member Meeting
24 Fringe Benefit Trust Funds Mtg.
25 Workshop: MS Office Training
 
ARPEC NEWS
Do you have suggestions for journeyman training? ARPEC is now planning this year's Journeymen CEU Program

Please share your ideas with members of the JATC Journeymen CEU Subcommitee: Kenny Scottt, Local Union 725 and Chris Figueras, EvoAir


ARPEC Schedule:

Last week of first semester : Jan. 15-28, 2016
During the next two weeks, apprentices will be taking the following classes:
--1st year: CFC certification  
--2nd year: Customer service  
--3rd & 5th years:: Journeyman license prep
--4th year: Crane signaling
2nd semester begins February 1 
 
NEWS FROM NATIONAL
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The MCAA National Convention will be held in Orlando March 20-24. Don't miss this opportunity to attend this impressive gathering of your peers!  Click here for more information.

MSCA 
Sales Basecamp
February 1 - 2, 2016, Orlando, FL
Sales Basecamp is where it begins for entry-level service sales personnel in the HVACR and plumbing industry. Click here for more information.
 
 
TERMINATION BOOKS
Need termination books? Please contact MCASF  to order them.


PREFERRED VENDOR PROGRAM
 
Vendors, it's time to renew your MCASF Preferred Vendor membership! Click here to download our 2016 Preferred Vendor Program today

Please note that Friday, January 29th is the last day to sign up as a Banquet Program Sponsor! Please contact MCASF for more information. 
     

MCASF Workshop Series:
Microsoft Office Training 
Presented by New Horizons
Microsoft Word (Broward)  
January 28, 8:00 - 4:30    
 
This training series will provide expert, hands on training in a computer lab environment. Click here for class outlines. Class size is limited. Note, class will be repeated in Miami on Feb. 25.   Click here to register. 

Wor kshop series:
Building a Strong Service Team 
February 3-4 - various class times   Presented by Nancy Bandy
Service Contractors - need to beef up your  team? Don't miss these four 1/2 day classes, specifically targeted to address the unique needs of a service company, especially the challenges faced by dispatchers & service managers.  
Click here to learn more.
Please note, attendees of each class will earn 3.5 CEU hours, applicable to state contractor's license. Maximum of 7 hours may be earned per attendee. 


CEU Lunch & Learn
Presenter: Peter Rowel, The Barthet Group     
   
February 17,12:00 - 2:30
Attendees will earn 2  CEUs applicable to state license holders
  • 5 Things you need to know about your license
    DBPR Course # 0608672 - 1 hour CEU, Laws & Rules
     
  • 10 Things your lawyer won't tell you (but should)
    DBPR Course # 0610117 - 1 hour CEU, Business Practices
PREFERRED VENDOR PROGRAM

LABOR MANAGEMENT NEWS
Please visit the Association website's Members Only section for access to the:
  • Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Wage & Benefit schedule
  • Local Union 725 Referral Form
 
MCASF  CONTACT INFO 
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