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CONTENTS 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
6 MPMCA President’s Message - Jim Bruner 8 MPMCA/PHC Expo 2013 Information 10 MPMCA/PHC Expo 2013 Registration Form 11 MPMCA/PHC Expo 2013 Soaring Eagle Reservation Form 12 - 22 Local Associations 12 Greater Michigan PMCA 17 Mid Michigan MCA 20 MCA Detroit
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 2012 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: James Bruner Vice President: Nancy Cummins Secretary: Chad Myers Treasurer: Bill Christ
MPMCA Board of Directors Bay Area Association: Mark Katz Flint: Curt LaLonde Greater MI PMCA: Jim Dornbrock MCA Detroit: James Bruner Mid-MI MCA: Chad Myers MAMP: Bill Christ Northwestern: Cliff Sedlacek South Macomb: Paul Bradley Southwestern: To Be Appointed West MI MCA: Steve Ekkens West MI PHCCA: William Feenstra Western Wayne: Mike Bergstrom NAPHCC (National): Brad Isley
MMCA Officers President: Dominic Goyette Vice President: Patrick Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer: Rick Ekkens
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22 West Michigan MCA 24 MPMCA Membership Application 26 MPMCA Associate Membership Application 27 MPMCA 2013 Backflow Preventer Testing Seminar Brochure
Advertiser Index Bradford White 31 FastEst, Inc. 23 Federated Insurance 25 Ferguson 25 Grundfos 19 HS/Buy Van Associates 9 Hodes Co. 25 International Radiant, Inc. 18 Liberty Pumps 32 Michigan Propane Gas Association 3 Quality Service Contractors 23 R.L. Deppmann 21 Rheem Manufacturing 13 Robertson Heating & Supply 19 Saniflo 7 T&S Brass 7 Taco 16, 17 Turbonics, Inc. 23 Viega 2 Woodford Manufacturing 5
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President’s Message Jim Bruner
I’m excited about this year’s expo. Last year was great, but this year’s on track to be even better. Cindy and the staff of MPMCA are known for one of the best expo’s in the region, so please let this serve as your reminder of our expo coming up in March.
MPMCA’S 2013 PHC/MECHANICAL EXPO Please be reminded of our Expo in March. Along with the thousands of products we have expanded our educational programs. More detailed information is outlined in this magazine.
-- Plan Now To Attend -2013 PHC/Mechanical EXPO The Soaring Eagle Resort, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Wednesday, March 6, 2013 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This show is a great opportunity for you and your employees to see new and existing products available to your company and meet the people behind these products. In these tough economic times, this is great opportunity to see how our local sales representative and manufacturers can help us. It always amazes me how much I learn about the different products from the representatives there. Also represented there are a multitude of resource people from our industry such as software companies, code affiliates, tools, chemicals, and countless others. Just about every phase of our industry is represented! Try to find the time to visit the expo on March 6, 2013. You will find it worth your while. After the expo, the local Indian Tribe won’t stop you from spending a few dollars with them either! We expect a full house, as over 3,000 products from over 400 manufacturers of plumbing-heating-cooling products will be on display The Expo has always been free to the industry. Contractors, installers, representatives, wholesalers, inspectors, and specifiers are invited to attend.
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LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS
Greater Michigan PMCA Pete Chaney, MCAA Staff Safety Director Mechanical Industry Safety Affairs in 2012 Pete Chaney, MCAA Staff Safety Director presented the program“Mechanical Industry Safety Affairs in 2012�, for the members of the Greater MI PMC. The rate at which occupational safety and health affairs change is nothing short of astounding. New topics and issues are introduced regularly and unforeseen changes to existing issues occur frequently. Our members best defense is to stay informed. Mr. Chaney presented a seminar that covered the most urgent occupational safety and health issues and topics that affect the mechanical construction and service industry. The seminar covered new safety topics, applicable regulations and legislation, safety and health resources, and money.
PMC and Michigan MCA Chapters Bring Dr. Katz to Learning Fair Ever wanted to learn how to make chocolate candy or find out more about the dangers of electricity or how HVAC works? Local area children learned about those topics and more when they headed to the Spring Arbor University Learning Fair with their friends and families. The 19th annual event provided children with hands-on learning. Angela Klobuchar, a Spanish teacher at Northwest High School coordinates the event. The learning Fair provides a unique, hands-on opportunity to explore technology and the arts-- demonstrated by gifted craftsmen and dynamic companies from across Jackson County and Michigan. In an effort to educate youth on the benefits of a career in the plumbing and mechanical industry, the Greater MI PMC along with Michigan MCA, again cosponsored Dr. Jerry Katz at the recent Learning Fair held at Jackson Area Career Center. [ 12 ]
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Dr. Katz of the National Foundation of Energy Education (NFEE) works with MCA chapters around the country. Jerry has participated in the fair for several years and was a great hit with both students and parents. Before the 2012 event was finished, we had already been contacted asking for us to sponsor the presentation again, due to the outstanding comments from the Learning Fair participants.
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UA District 2 Apprentice Contest at Greater MI Joint Training Center
The United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters, Sprinklerfitters, Steamfitters and Service Techs in cooperation with UA Local 190 and the Michigan Pipe Trades Association held the 6th Annual District 2 Apprenticeship Contest in June at the Greater Michigan UA Local 190 Joint Apprenticeship Training Center. Every year apprentices compete from all around the country to showcase the skills they have learned throughout their apprenticeship.
The skills competition consists of five disciplines related to our trade. They are Welding, Plumbing, Pipefitting, HVAC, and Sprinklerfitting. Along with these disciplines, apprentices are tested on their rigging abilities as well as crane hand signals. The national competition starts at the state level, followed by a district competition, and ending with the national competition which takes place at Washtenaw Community College during the UA Instructor Training Program.
Joint Labor-Management Fund Sponsors Skills USA State Competition Ann Arbor Student Home Building Program students won their second straight State Team- Works championship bringing the gold medal home to Ann Arbor. An all first year student team represented four A2 high schools at national competition in Kansas City, Missouri from June 23rd to 28th to compete for the national title. Retired UA member, Gary Dresselhouse was there to wit-
Team Bora Bora and Make A Wish Foundation With the help of UA Local 190 and the Greater Michigan PMC Team Bora Bora raised $11,775.00 for the MakeA-Wish foundation. Our total distance was 318 miles that was covered in three days. There were 900 riders that participated in total and the ride raised $2 million dollars from this years ride and will fund over 150 wishes for kids’ with life threatening illness.
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ness the event and also served as one of the plumbing judges for the event. As winners of last years event, it was the pleasure of our local program to host this years event. Materials funding presented quite a challenge with the PMC and UA Local 190 Joint Labor-Management Fund providing funding for all the plumbing materials.
59th Annual United Association Instructor Training Program
The 59th Annual United Association (UA) Instructor Training Program (ITP), was held at Washtenaw Community College. As stated by UA General President William Hite, “As we begin our 59th United Association Instructor Training Program, I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to all those involved in training in the UA. So much depends on the skill and dedication you bring to the task of preparing future generations of UA tradespeople, and it’s only due to your unparalleled commitment that we continue to be recognized as having the finest training program in the world. This is an especially challenging time for all of us, and I want to acknowledge the commitment represented by your participation in our Instructor Training Program. We all know that we must continue
to prepare for what lies ahead, and I truly believe that we are starting to experience an increased demand for our skilled journeyworkers.” The Mechanical Industry Labor-Management Fund, which is comprised of Greater MI PMC and UA Local 190, co-sponsored the UA’s Champions for Charity 5K run during UA Week. The United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters and Champions for Charity, sponsored its first Annual 5k and Pub Crawl. Held in Ann Arbor, on Monday, August 13th. The Run was to raise awareness for the Semper Fi Fund. The money that was raised from the Pub Crawl will benefit the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund which provides immediate support for injured and critically ill members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.
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Mid-Michigan MCA 2012 3MCA Golf Outing
First Place Team Low Score: Nathan Gunthorpe; Mike Kissane; Jerry Gunthorpe; and John Lamke
Second Place Team Low Score: Tim Pruden; Chuck Shoemaker; Harley Eskew; and \Larry Gunthorpe
Brian Beaver; Chris Carrisan; Joe Kain; and Brian Knox
The Annual 3MCA Golf Outing was held Monday, June 25, 2012 at the Country Club of Lansing with nearly 60 golfers in attendance. Contractors, Associate members and guests enjoyed a great day of golf. First Place Team Low Score went to Nathan Gunthorpe, Mike Kissane, Jerry Gunthorpe and John Lamke (pictured top, left). Second Place Team Low Score went to Tim Pruden, Chuck Shoemaker, Harley Eskew and Larry Gunthorpe (pictured center, left). Closest to the Pin went to Jerry Gunthorpe (pictured below). Longest Putt went to Rich Applegate with Longest Drive to Jerry Gunthorpe. Skins Game winners went to Teams Jerry Gunthorpe, Kenroy, and Haussman. Closest to the Pin: Jerry Gunthorpe
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3MCA would also like to thank the following sponsors: Association Benefits Company BeneSys, Inc. Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Hedrick Associates J.O. Galloup Novara Tesija P.L.L.C. Rich Applegate Garry Applegate Terrell Daniels and Eric Holmes
Mike Dennison; Dave Fraas; Kip Jonas; and Jerry Jehnzen
Jack Lennemann; Roger Churchill; Jeff Daigle; and Mike Martin
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LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS
MCA Detroit MCA Detroit’s Thomas J. Storey
Forty-five Years of Service to the Industry Thomas J. Storey has served the Mechanical Contractors Association of Detroit, MSAE, the City of Detroit, the Republican Party and the community of southeastern Michigan for forty-five years. His average work week during all these years has been sixty hours long. His productivity is unmatched in the industry and his voice speaks in the interest of contractors, minorities, women and youth. Tom Storey has worked with many, many contractors during his forty-five years. All have supported his innovative ideas and come to respect his dedication as he works tirelessly on their behalf. Staff and contractors alike cannot imagine our association without Tom. In his role as Vice President/Director of Governmental Affairs and Community Relations, Tom has inspired and led several important initiatives: He works tirelessly with the City of Detroit to recruit minorities, women and Detroit residents in order to comply with the City’s Executive Order #22 (more recently named Executive Order 2007-1) which requires percentages in each category to be attained by contractors working within the City. Tom’s efforts have paid off and young people from the city know Tom’s name as the person to contact when applying to become a plumber or pipefitter apprentice. This effort has involved countless presentations at Churches, Schools, Community Centers and Town Hall Meetings. The relationships developed mean that when Tom calls, a meeting with the mayor or city council members can be quickly arranged. Tom has also worked with the Phillip Randolph Career and Technical Center for many years, educating students as to career opportunities within the construction industry. He continues now to work with plumber and pipefitter apprentices, teaching them the contractor perspective of the industry. He sits on the Pipefitter Apprentice Training Committee that oversees all aspects of apprentice training. Mr. Storey served on the Board of Directors of the Eight Mile Boulevard Association for many, many years and he continues to raise funds for their signature annual event, the Eight Mile Boulevard Leadership Luncheon. Tom raises over $15,000 annually so that the leadership of southeastern Michigan (over 500 people) can network and listen to Detroit’s and Wayne, Oakland and Macomb County Executives. His [ 20 ]
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work over the years for this association has helped to keep Eight Mile Boulevard clean and attractive and much more than the “divide between Detroit and the suburbs”. Tom has been a strategic visionary for the Michigan Society of Association Professionals (MSAE). Over the years, he has led many initiatives for the organization. Tom introduced MSAE to their legislative education strategy. He had MSAE do a program from the United States Chamber of Commerce called “Political Insight”. MSAE subsequently purchased the license and conducted this program throughout the state. Tom also connected
MSAE and The Eight Mile Boulevard Association at which time MSAE leaders began attending the Eight Mile Boulevard Leadership Luncheon, reaping the political networking benefits. Today MSAE members often bring their own association members to this important annual event. Mr. Storey also helped get the CEO Detroit Circles program started and was a regular attendee at them. Tom has been an advisor to Cheryl Ronk in the political arena, especially in Detroit. Finally, Mr. Storey has served on the following committees: Academy, Nominating, CEO Education, Magazine, and Legislative. He also helped teach MSAE’s Academy. Tom is personally and professionally active with the Oakland County, State of Michigan and National Republican Parties. His principles reflect those of the Party and his actions on their behalf over the years have given needed support at all levels. Tom has campaigned actively for local mayors, county executives, state senators and representatives, governors, national senators and representatives and many presidents too. Over the years, he has devoted thousands of hours to these political activities. The community at large has also benefited from the many good works of Tom Storey. He has been on hand for each and every “Clean Up Detroit” effort, he comes to the rescue when a call comes in from a person/family in need of plumbing or heating repair by contacting a willing and able contractor to assist pro bono, he has helped churches and schools to make major
repairs to their facilities by again hooking up the organization in need with the number of contractors who could help. Shelters and community organizations have also been recipients of services arranged by Mr. Storey. He worked for many years on MCA Detroit’s Project Heat’s On/Water’s Off that served up to 80 families in one day each October and several Habitat for Humanity Projects. More recently, Tom has supported Cornerstone Schools and the Boy Scouts of America, Great Lakes Council, again focusing on youth and the development of their learning capacity and career opportunities. Mr. Storey is also loving and supportive to three children and five grandchildren. He finds the time to attend all family events and church activities too. It is impossible to estimate the number of lives that Tom Storey has touched. It is only fitting that he will receive the Michigan Society of Association Executives “Hall of Fame” award this year, as he begins to wind down his illustrious career.
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LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS
West Michigan MCA WMMCA’s Golf Outing Update The WMMCA 2012 Golf Outing took place Thursday, August 16, at The Meadows on GVSU’s campus. A buffet lunch was enjoyed before the golf outing. The outing was followed by a gathering together for a light supper. Rain threatened but it was a great day for golf! Congratulations to the following: Lowest Team Score Closest to the Pin Longest Putt Longest Drive Longest Drive
FHC Ryan Bennett, Local 174 John Pasikowski, TroyBrooke Ryan Bennett, Local 174 Rick Atkins, Andy J. Egan
The NCPWB Chapter 18’s recent projects include adding Local 357’s welders into the chapter’s database and distributing welding cards to NCPWB welders. (Chapter 18 consists of welders in both Local 174 and 357’s jurisdictions.)Between the two local, the Chapter now has over 141 certified welders. The NCPWB’s purpose is: • Too engage in research and educational work that will assist the contractors in furnishing safe and dependable installations through the use of qualified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and qualified welders. • To keep contractors informed of the latest methods, information and data on welding, safety and health. • To establish and qualify uniform Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) which conform with the requirements of Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and which comply with other nationally recognized codes for various methods of welding.
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