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CONTENTS

Fall 2015 x Volume 11 x Number 3

Plumbing / Heating / Ventilating / Air Conditioning / Refrigeration

Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractor Magazine

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

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 2015 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. MPMCA has reserved the right to refuse any and all ads. 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

MPMCA President’s Message - Nancy Cummins............. 6 Are Your Property Limits Accurate?................................. 33 2015 Backflow Upgrade Testing Seminar...................... 34

LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS Greater Michigan PMCA.8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 MCA Detroit............................................................. 24 West Michigan MCA �� 26 Mid-Michigan MCA �� 28 Bay Area Association �� 30

ADVERTISER INDEX Bradford White.................................................35 BrassCraft...........................................................7 Champion Pump...............................................6 Federated Insurance.......................................29 Ferguson..........................................................27 HS/Buy Van Associates/Grundfos......................11 Kolbi Pipe Marker................................................6 Liberty Pumps...................................................36 Metropolitan Industries............................... 17-20 Michigan Electric Corporation.........................25 Michigan Propane Gas Association...................3 Progressive Plumbing Supply............................25 R.L. Deppmann..........................................29, 31 Rheem...............................................................5 Robertson Heating.............................................2 Saniflo..............................................................13

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

See Water.........................................................27 Service Roundtable..........................................23 T&S Brass..........................................................31 Test Gauge & Backflow Supply...........................9

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Nancy Cummins

Plumbing & Mechanical Industry Makes the State a Better Place

olunteers are worth their weight in gold. They share their time and talents without any compensation. The broad definition of volunteering is offering to do work for no compensation, but people tend to do work for organizations that have some personal meaning for them that gives them fulfillment. Volunteers are greatly needed, and in fact, many organizations, like ours, depend on them. As President of the MPMCA, I couldn’t be more proud than I was as I reviewed our last MPMCA Magazine on Volunteering. I wanted to let you know what an outstanding job you’re doing to make your communities, and the individuals living in them, a better place to live The compassion our memberships show to the people we serve is an inspiration for us all. I’ve noticed how you treat everyone with respect and kindness, no matter what the situation is. We all know how stressful it can be for the people who find themselves in need of the services we provide, and your actions go a long way toward helping them keep their dignity. I just want you to know that your work hasn’t gone unnoticed. Whether you are involved in traditionally industryrelated programs such as the HEAT’S ON Project, Waters Off, Habitat for Humanity, Christmas in April or July, when you install plumbing and mechanical equipment, or service their equipment to help to insure safe and productive operation, or simply install new carbon monoxide detectors or smoke detectors, you make a tremendous difference and should be proud of your efforts. I know we are.

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LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS

West Michigan MCA

Skills USA Competition Update: “Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work” SkillsUSA is a national organization serving more than 310,000 high school and college students and professional members who are enrolled in training programs in technical and skilled service occupations. SkillsUSA Michigan held their annual State Leadership and Skills Conference April 17-19, 2015 in Grand Rapids. The Mid-Michigan MCA and the WMMCA co-host the Residential Plumbing Competition. This year ten (10) students competed in this competition. Listed below are the top three contestants; 1. Shawn Halme, Capital Area Career Center 2. Clayton Reyes, Capital Area Career Center 3. Gage Sullivan, Cheboygan High School The participation of judges: Robert MacDonald, Aaron Munoz, and Brian McKay were greatly appreciated. WMMCA Executive Board Election Results Congratulations to the following WMMCA contractors elected to serve on the WMMCA Executive Board for a three year term beginning July 1, 2015. • Rick Ekkens, B&V Mechanical •

Scott VanderHyde, Rite-Way Plumbing & Heating

The WMMCA appreciates their willingness to serve in this function. The WMMCA thanks Tom VanderHyde for serving on the Executive Board since 2000. His service has been greatly appreciated. WMMCA Mourns Passing of Richard Johnson, Northern Boiler Our sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Richard Johnson founder of Northern Boiler. Richard passed away March 27, 2015. Richard’s contributions to the industry will be fondly remembered

Congratulations to Andy J. Egan Company Andy J. Egan Co. (Egan) has again been recognized as one of “West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For,” having earned its fifth elite award and making its ninth appearance on the annual list. The Michigan Business Professionals Association (MBPA) which administers the awards program uses an independent research firm to select the top companies based on innovative and thoughtful human resources approaches.

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 multi-employer collective bargaining. [ 26 ]

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Mid-Michigan MCA

Sparrow Children’s Center Telethon The 2015 Sparrow Children’s Telethon on May 29-30th raised more than $861,000 to benefit the young patients of the Sparrow Children’s Center. 3MCA and UA Local 333 were phone bank sponsors and jointly donated $10,000. UA Local 333 members manned the phone bank which included UA Local 333 Assistant Business Manager Price Dobernick. Executive Director Becky Brimley presented a $5,000 check donation made by 3MCA. The money raised during the telethon will help fund improvements to the Sparrow Children’s Center and ensure the ongoing advancement of medical care for all children in Mid-Michigan – regardless of their ability to pay.

20th Annual Doug Griffith Breakfast Raises $3,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network Sparrow’s 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 5, 2015. Hosted by Labor Community Relations Specialist Claire Corr, the event raised $3,000 this year (pictured right, 2nd row, with UA Local 333 Assistant Business Manager Price Dobernick). The featured “Miracle Child” was 12-yearold Garrett McGowan of Lansing (pictured top, right, with his mother, Heidi). Garrett was only a year old when he was diagnosed with cavernous malformations. These large bleeding masses are located in his brain stem, which is the area of the brain that controls your heart, breathing and other vital functions. Garrett has had many life-threatening episodes that required hospitalization and intensive rehabilitation therapy at Sparrow. He continually battles brain bleeds, seizures and paralysis. After critical surgeries and procedures, he must relearn everyday activities, like walking or swallowing; many of which we take for granted. Against all odds, Garrett continues to fight his condition and live his life. The Doug Griffith Service Award was presented this year to Patty Farhat, longtime employee of the Michigan State AFL-CIO, Local 459, Office & Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) (pictured middle, right, with Claire Corr). Claire stated that Patty is the type of person to go the extra mile to help someone and is always there to help other people. Claire continued to state that Patty has no ego and “what you see, is what you get.” The event was well attended by many community leaders and is an effective fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network, with over $73,000 being raised in its twenty-year history. [ 28 ]

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Bay Area Association The Bay Area Association is proud to report that Rick Wenzlick, William E. Walter Mechanical Company was named Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association Contractor of the Year for 2015. It is hard to put into mere words the kind of man Rick Wenzlick is. When you think of honesty, integrity, friend, hard worker, kind, compassionate, and caring person, Rick comes to mind immediately. Rick began his apprenticeship with Local Union 85 in 1981, graduated in 1985, and immediately was appointed foreman with the William E. Walter Mechanical Company. Even as Rick was serving his apprenticeship he exhibited great leadership skills, had an outgoing personality, and was well liked by his fellow union workers and the elite of the William E. Walter Company. Rick met and married his beautiful wife Becky and has three children, Bruce, Emily, and Hannah. All three children think the world of their Dad. With keeping his family first, Rick now also manages the William E. Walter Company and farms 200 acres of corn and beans, and also raises and sells 30 to 50 beef cattle every year. In his spare time, Rick built a house for his son Bruce and his daughter Hannah, and is enjoying every minute with his grandchildren. Rick is a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Maple Grove, is the current Vice President of the Bay Area Association, serves as an Insurance Trustee, is a member of the negotiating team for the Bay Area Association, helps with the “Heats On” project, Coats for Kids drive, and is the Maple Grove “Septic Inspector”. If there were more than 24 hours in a day, Rick would take those hours and devote them to helping his family, community and business.

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As the Service Manager for Santoro Oil, George understands the importance of personal service and caring for his customers. Folks count on George and he counts on the Taco ECM Viridian VR1816 to deliver the savings his customers deserve.

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