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Fall 2014 x Volume 10 x Number 2

Plumbing / Heating / Ventilating / Air Conditioning / Refrigeration

Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractor Magazine

MPMCA President’s Message - Nancy Cummins �� 6

The Official Publication of the Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association PO Box 13100 Lansing, MI 48901 517-484-5500 Fax 517-484-5225 Email: info@mpmca.org Website: www.mpmca.org

James Dornbrock - MPMCA Contractor of the Year..8 & 10

Edited and published quarterly under the direction and supervision of the Board of Directors of the MPMCA. Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement of products, services, or statements, nor does the publisher assume any responsibility for claims made by the advertisers. Copyright 2014 Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association. For inquiries concerning this publication contact the following: Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association, PO Box 13100, Lansing, MI 48901. Some products advertised may not meet Michigan Plumbing Code requirements.

Executive Director Cynthia H. Maher, CAE Editor Cynthia H. Maher, CAE MPMCA Executive Committee President: Nancy Cummins Vice President: Chad Myers Secretary: James Dornbrock Treasurer: James Bruner

MPMCA Board of Directors Bay Area Association: Mark Katz Flint: Greg Pfeiffer Greater MI PMCA: Jim Dornbrock MCA Detroit: James Bruner Mid-MI MCA: Chad Myers Northwestern: Cliff Sedlacek South Macomb: Paul Bradley Southwestern: To Be Appointed West MI MCA: Rick Ekkens West MI PHCCA: William Feenstra Western Wayne: Mike Bergstrom NAPHCC (National): Brad Isley

LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS Greater Michigan PMCA.........12, 14, 16, 18, 20 & 22 Mid-Michigan MCA.......................................... 24 - 25 West Michigan MCA �� 26 Bay Area Association �� 29 Flint PMC................................................................. 30

ADVERTISER INDEX American Apartment Owners Association ��27 Bradford White.................................................31 Columbia Pipe & Supply..................................21 FastEst, Inc........................................................23 Federated Insurance.......................................21 Ferguson....................................................11, 23 HS/Buy Van Associates/ Grundfos.....................13 International Radiant, Inc.................................23 Liberty Pumps...................................................32 Michigan Electric Corporation.........................27 Michigan Propane Gas Association...................3 Norton McMurray Manufacturing.......................7 R.L. Deppmann................................................19 Rheem / Rudd....................................................5

MMCA Officers President: Dominic Goyette Vice President: Patrick Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer: Rick Ekkens

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Nancy Cummins

s I accepted the office of President of the MPMCA it was with a great deal of excitement and a sense of purpose. Committing time to our industry is an important part of our careers, and this is the natural extension of that commitment. This is a great organization. We have strived to keep up with the times and to present new and progressive programs and products for our membership. The magazine continues to be an excellent communication device, but we also have our website. We have our training on new codes and regulations, but now in addition for those who have trouble making it to educational programs we have an online program. We continue to work with the Michigan Legislature and are working to introduce legislation to license HVACR tradespersons. We are strong and getting stronger! Throughout this issue of the magazine, we are reporting on another tremendously important benefit of our Industry — service to the community. This is my favorite issue of the MPMCA Magazine as it shows the great

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work that is being done by our members. People who have volunteered their time to improve their communities. Programs as diverse as HEAT’s ON, Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tots, collecting for food banks, and many, many more, are being accomplished by our membership to help the people of their neighborhood. This issue summarizes in reports and pictures all that was accomplished this past year where hundreds of thousands of dollars in good will and community service was contributed through the good deeds of our industry. Take a bow — we deserve it! We challenge each and everyone of you to become more involved in your area and to extend the hand of help to those who so dearly need it. Don’t know how to get involved? Call any one of the Associations or members in the following articles. I’m sure they would be happy to let you know how they did it, and it opens a new line of communication for you. I want to thank all of you for your time and efforts to make this state a better place to live. Keep up the great work! Nancy Cummins, MPMCA President

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COUNT ON US 1,350 locations. All 50 states. 300 showrooms. 19,000 associates. 61 years in business. With Ferguson, you get so much more than plumbing supplies. You get a long and distinguished historyof dependable service, a coast-to-coast network of resources, and the benefit of dedicated professionals who deliver so much more than what goes onto the truck.

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COUNT ON US 1,350 locations. All 50 states. 300 showrooms. 19,000 associates. 60 years in business. At Ferguson, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true that our inventory is huge with thousands of your top items in stock every day. And we fill your orders accurately and right away. But there is one thing we supply that plumbing professionals have come to rely on again and again for over 60 years - our people. Our associates make certain you can count on Ferguson - where friendly service, expertise, and a willingness to go the extra mile are never in short supply.

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LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS

Mid-Michigan MCA

UA Day at the State Capitol The Michigan State Pipe Trades Association hosted UA Day on the front lawn of the State Capitol on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. They brought in several training trailers that are used around the country to allow tours and demonstrations of various pipe trades industry applications, including cut-away of pipes, working plumbing mockups, welding displays and other systems. The motivation behind the event was to bring the training centers to the state legislators to show them what the UA does. The UA has 11 training facilities around Michigan and spends about $8 million on training for Michigan workers each year. Representatives from pipe trades local unions from around Michigan came to support the effort. UA Local 333 Business Manager Judd VanCoppenolle expressed his thanks to UA Local 333 Assistant Business Manager Price Dobernick and UA Local 333 Director of Training Trent Mauk for spearheading the event. Both Lt. Governor Brian Calley and Senate Majority Leader Rand Richardville toured the trailers and stated they valued seeing what the UA is all about and the importance of having an educated workforce.

Chris Rowell; Nick Gunthorpe; and Kyle Pruden

UA Local 333 Business Agent Joe Michilizzi

Sparrow Children’s Center Telethon The 2014 Sparrow Children’s Telethon on May 30-31, 2014 raised more than $1,011,714 to benefit the young patients of the Sparrow Children’s Center. 3MCA and UA Local 333 were phone bank sponsors and jointly donated $11,000. UA 333 members manned the phone bank (pictured below), which included UA Local 333 Assistant Business Manager Price Dobernick. 3MCA Executive Director Becky Brimley is pictured right with a $5,000 check.

3MCA Executive Director Becky Brinley

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19th Annual Doug Griffith Breakfast Raises $4,200 for the Children’s Miracle Network Sparrow’s Children Center, UA Local 333 and 3MCA partnered to recognize a leader in community service in tradition of labor leader Doug Griffith to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network on Friday, June 6, 2014. Hosted by UA Local 333 Assistant Business Manager Price Dobernick, the event raised $4,200 this year. The featured “Miracle Child” was 10-year-old Nicholas Henry of Portland (pictured left with his parents, UA Local 333 Assistant Business Manager Price Dobernick and Dr. Brian Schroeder of Sparrow Hospital). On August 1, 2013, Nick had a massive brain bleed and his heart stopped on the way to the hospital. He was diagnosed with Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) and only one percent of the population is born with this affliction. Nick was placed in a coma for 10 days and with the support of his Sparrow caregivers, he awoke from the coma and made a full recovery, deifying the odds. His mother, Michelle Henry, stated that Sparrow has given back her Nick and he is able to do everything he did before the bleed and that without the state-of-the-art care he received at Sparrow, he wouldn’t be here today. The Doug Griffith Service Award was presented this year to Art Luna of UAW Local 602. Art was unable to attend this year and the award was received on Art’s behalf by a past (2006) winner, Dean Poggiali of UAW Local 724 (pictured left, third row). The event was well attended by many community leaders and it is an effective fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network, with over $70,000 being raised in the nineteen-year history of the event.

Nicholas Henry

Price Dobernick and Dean Poggiali

3MCA Welcomes Marlene Lieder

Marlene Lieder

3MCA would like to welcome Marlene Lieder to the Financial Office Manager position. Marlene brings 28 years of executive administrative experience to 3MCA. She retired from the Mason Public Schools to join 3MCA and she resides in Dansville, Michigan with her husband, Greg. Marlene’s email is marlene@mid-michiganmca.org. Marlene is replacing Dolores Lindsay, who is retiring after 25 years at 3MCA. Congratulations and best wishes to Dee!

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LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS

West Michigan MCA

NEW WMMCA EMPLOYEE

Please welcome Laurie Richards, Administrative Assistant, to the WMMCA staff. Laurie brings over 19 years of experience with asset management software in the manufacturing industry. Laurie has a Bachelor of Science from Grand Valley University and an Associate Degree form Grand Rapids Community College. Laurie is replacing Diane Treat, who is leaving for the Mission Field to teach school in Eastern Europe.

Laurie Richards

WMMCA AT THE WHITECAPS BASEBALL GAME

The WMMCA held its third Thank You event at the Whitecaps baseball game Wednesday, May 21. WMMCA volunteers and members were invited to a day at the ball park. A great time was had by all.

from Randolph Career & Tech. Center in Detroit. Congratulations to Drew Doyle, son of David Doyle, on taking first place in the heating contest! Thanks to Brian Mc Kay and Jeff Rumsey, Rob MacDonald, Aaron Munoz (plumbing) and Bob Derby (welding) for participating as judges in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition. Thanks to Rite-Way Plumbing & Heating for donating an air compressor for testing purposes. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. The West Michigan Mechanical Contractors Association was established to represent and service its members in Grand Rapids, Muskegon and the Lakeshore areas of Michigan. Association members dedicate themselves to quality, dependability, safety, education and community service as they serve as the primary liaison for labor relations and multiemployer collective bargaining. SkillsUSA Plumbing Competition Winners

IN MEMORIAL

Mr. Darrell Boerema, age 50, of Marne went home to be with the Lord on Monday May 5, 2014. Surviving are his son, Brockton; wife, Tara; mother, Bonnie Boerema; brother, Larry (Shelia) Boerema; two sisters, Joy (Leonard) Kottcamp, Jeanne (Ron) Burnis; many nieces and nephews; several aunts and uncles; his in-laws, Robert and Sandra Holt, Clint and Michelle Holt, Micah and Sherry Holt. Darrell was preceded in death by his father Frederick Boerema. He was president of FHC, specializing in water treatment facilities, HVAC, process piping and sheet metal fabrication and installation. Darrell participated in various functions of the West Michigan Mechanical Contractors Association (WMMCA). His contributions to the industry will be fondly remembered.

SKILLSUSA 2ND STATE LEADERSHIP AND SKILLS CONFERENCE

SkillsUSA held its 42nd Annual State Leadership and Skills Conference April 11-13, 2014 in Grand Rapids, MI. The Mid-Michigan MCA and WMMCA co-sponsored the plumbing competition. Ten High School students from throughout Michigan competed. Brandon Taylor of Career Line Tech. Center in Holland took first place, Marco Franklin and Darrell Broom placed second and third place, both were [ 26 ]

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