Association agenda

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America recently announced that its Chicago chapter has awarded Purdue University sophomore Paul Lakia its Herb Kreisman award to help fund his education.

ASHRAE will offer a seminar at its 2003 Winter Meeting (in Chicago this January) entitled, Building Automation Computer Security after September 11."

The Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium, as part of its work with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, is preparing an inventory of commercial geothermal systems in the state.

The Radiant Panel Association is presenting one-day schools covering hydronic and electric radiant heating and cooling, from the history of the technology to complex controls.

The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) recently announced that RMS of Georgia, LLC will be sponsoring one-day seminars for the society focusing on EPA regulations; recovery; record keeping; alternative refrigerants; Department of Transportation (DOT) cylinder testing; and how to label when transporting.

The Indoor Environmental Standards Organization is a nonprofit organization that provides a national forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for the assessment of indoor environments.

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has produced the "Indoor Air Quality Health and Safety Guide," a pocket-sized health and safety guide that is an ideal handout for occupational health and safety training sessions and in new employee orientation packages.

The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing, Pipefitting and Sprinklerfitting Industry of the United States and Canada recently announced that heating, cooling, and refrigeration service technicians who become UA S.T.A.R. certified are now awarded 30 college credits.

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