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At the Eastern Energy Expo, OESP proudly swore in the 2024-2026 Executive Board. Pictured left to right: Scott Vadino, Past President; Bob O'Brien, President; Paul Cuprewich, Treasurer; Steve Schwanger, Secretary; Justin Romano, Vice President; Scott Nicholas, Vice President; George Fantacone, Vice President; Angel Gonzalez, Vice President.
Congratulations to our esteemed Executive Board!
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OESP Celebrates its Annual Scholarship Winners | |
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The winners of the 2024 Dave Nelsen Scholarships were announced at the EEE Conference.
This scholarship was established in 1999 as a meaningful way to remember and recognize the commitment to education made by OESP member Dave Nelsen. The scholarship is awarded to students who are currently attending or planning to attend a technical college or trade school with plans to pursue a career in the oil and energy industry.
“We are extremely proud of the 2024 Dave Nelsen Scholarship recipients,” OESP President Scott Vadino said. “These individuals are the best of the best applicants and we are confident that they will continue the legacy of Dave Nelsen.”
“We are very thankful to our corporate, association and OESP chapter sponsors, who, along with OESP, co-sponsor the scholarships each year,” Vadino added.
“Our company is proud to be able to offer educational assistance to young people entering our industry,” added Fred Hunt, Director of Sales & Marketing of R.W. Beckett, which supports the scholarships each year. “A career in the HVAC industry will offer a wealth of opportunities for these fine scholarship recipients.”
The 2024 Dave Nelsen Scholarship winners are all from Entech Advanced Energy Training School in Connecticut.
- Aymen Benmohamed
- Autumn Falco
- Ben Hoffnung
- Domenic Lascari
- Brian Rankin
“The OESP scholarship committee reviewed submissions from an exceptional number of impressive candidates this year and thank all those who submitted applications,” said Angel Gonzalez, who coordinates the scholarship event each year.
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OESP Honors Best in Class for 2024 | |
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The EEE serves as the perfect backdrop for OESP to host its annual awards, celebrating members who take the industry to the next level.
Six OESP members and one manufacturer were recognized.
Scott Vadino presented the Executive Board award to Bob Daros, recognizing him for his commitment to OESP in leading many important initiatives over the years including chairing the awards committee for many years and creating a fundraiser hosted at his home for Oil Heat Cares.
"OESP has the tremendous benefit of countless volunteers who are committed to advancing the association, as well as the industry," said Matt Spink of the Long Island Chapter, who chaired the OESP awards committee. "These individuals represent the best in our industry this year, and it is our privilege to bestow these national awards for their excellence and dedication."
The 2023 award winners are pictured below:
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Lifetime Achievement Award: Jim Todd
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Instructor of the Year: Jason Esteves
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Manufacturer of the Year: Taco accepted by Dave Holdorf
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Lou Ehrich Memorial Associate of the Year Award: John Dunleavy
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Ralph Adams Memorial Service Manager of the Year: Lance Marques
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Hugh W. McKee Memorial Award: Rick Glownia
The presenters all gave heartfelt and entertaining introductions as the recipients received their awards. It was a fabulous evening!
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The Annual Dave Nelsen Scholarship Golf Outing was a Resounding Success! | |
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The Annual Dave Nelsen Scholarship Golf Outing, led once again by George Fantacone, was an outstanding success. As in years’ past, the outing raised more than $20,000 for the scholarship fund which awards thousands of dollars in tuition money to deserving students each year. Since the fund's inception in 1999, more than $300,000 has been raised.
More than 100 golfers came together for a beautiful day of golf and fun. Congratulations to George and the entire association for an outstanding event!
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OESP Raises $5,000 at the Annual
Care to Ride Event! | |
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OESP raised more than $5,000 for "Oil Heat Cares," during the annual "Care to Ride" event. The event, named Ride for Ralph, in memory of OESP’s National President, Ralph Adams, was held on Monday, May 20 during the annual Eastern Energy Expo at Mohegan Sun.
All proceeds raised by participants and sponsors were donated to Oil Heat Cares, the 501(c)(3) foundation, which receives donations throughout the year from seminars, donations and other events.
Congratulations to our highest fundraiser, Jim Froelich, who goes all-out each year to raise money for this very worthy cause.
"We are proud of our members and their families who, without the help of corporate sponsors, raised more than $5,000," OESP President Scott Vadino said. "We are grateful to those who spent some wonderful days at Mohegan with us, raising money for this very important cause."
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The Pocono and Lehigh Valley OESP chapters hosted their combined May Tech Night with Jeff Hunter and John McKeown from Keystone Sales and Associates. They reviewed the Bosch Family of IDS heat pump units, showcasing the operation and quietness of the system. Service technicians received valuable information. A special thanks to the Blue Ridge Hook & Ladder Co. for providing their meeting room.
For more information, please visit poconos.thinkoesp.org.
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The Garden State Chapter held its Fourth Annual Jim Finan Celebration of Life Golf outing at Ashbrook Golf Course in Scotch Plains, NJ.
There were 38 golfers that teed off on what turned out to be a beautiful day.
Team F.W. Webb from the Vernon branch won the low score at 8 under par, Jim Cobb from Team F.W. Webb from the Elmwood Park branch won the closest to the pin at 14' 6" and Mike Manning, also from F.W. Webb, won the longest drive.
Thank you to all of our golfers and sponsors for making it a very successful day!
For more information on the Garden State Chapter, please visit gardenstate.thinkoesp.org.
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The Chapter held its May meeting at Libretti’s in Orange, NJ. The speaker was OESP National President Scott Vadino, who works as a technical specialist for F.W. Webb. He reviewed best practices and troubleshooting for mini-split installs and service. The meeting was attended by 22 people, including two potential new members.
For more information on the Garden State Chapter, please visit gardenstate.thinkoesp.org.
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