Upcoming Event

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August 3, 2010
Annual MHCA Golf Classic
Hillcrest Golf Club of St. Paul
Registration Information
Sponsorship Information


February 17, 2010
Power Limited Technicians
Continuing Education - Paul Sunde


March 3, 2010
Power Limited Technicians
Continuing Education - Paul Sunde


May 7 & 8, 2010
Service Tech - Charlie Greer


May 26, 2010
Inspector's Luncheon


June 2010 (Date TBD)
Flat Rate



2009 MHCA Golf Classic
Hastings Country Club- Hastings, MN
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Shotgun start 12:30 PM

Registration Fee 
4-some: $450
Single:   $115
(includes green fees, cart and post golf reception)

Come join us for a day of golf at one of Minnesota's best private club's. This year you'll have a chance to win a Snowmobile, Motorcycle, Boat or Fourwheeler.

Additionally a portion of the earnings from our 2009 Golf Classic will be used to start a HVAC Scholarship Fund.

To register please contact Amanda Barthel, (952) 928-4660 or abarthel@harringtoncompany.com
 


Continuing Education for Power Limited Technicians
This will be a full day program:
This course will provide the required 8 hour of continuing education.  We will cover theory, applicable articles and sections of the NEC, and electrical calculations used on the job.

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FREE Lunch and Learn about Insurance Benefits  
Review a Health Insurance Savings Account                 Health Reimbursement Account
What are the differences and what works best for your Individual Company.
Workmen's Comp
Learn the Proper way to Hire and the Proper way to Fire, Workmen's Comp, Experience Modification and Safety Loss Control & Risk Management 
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 Heat Exchanger Inspection Training
MHCA has contracted for Heat Exchanger Experts to conduct a seminar that will teach inspection techniques and procedures that help determine the condition of furnace heat exchangers.
This is a hands on event!
 There will be over 70 heat exchangers and furnaces of all makes and models.  Techs are encouraged to wear their normal work attire and bring tools especially a flashlight; they will not be sitting behind a desk all day.
Trainer:  Ellis Prach of Heat Exchanger Experts, Inc.

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Annual MHCA Golf Classic
The Minnesota Heating and Cooling Association presents: 2008 MHCA Golf Social at the beautiful StoneRidge Golf Club located  in Stillwater.     

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 RUTH KING 
 Nationally known HVAC Financial Management
Consultant and Author
Ruth King is Channel Manager for HVACChannel.tv; television on the Internet for contractors.  She is also President of Business Ventures Corporation. Ruth has worked in the plumbing, heating and air conditioning industry since 1987. Her work includes consulting in sales and marketing, finance, technical training, and operations challenges. 
She is especially proud of one contractor she helped climb out of a big hole. He started with a negative $400,000 net worth 15 years ago and is still in business today…profitably and with a positive net worth.
She has written many manuals for Contractors including the popular Keeping Score Series: “Financial Management for Contractors,” “Improving Profitability and Productivity”, “Pricing for Residential HVAC Companies,” and “21 Way to Keep Your Honest Employees Honest”.  Her first general business book, The Ugly Truth about Small Business, won the 2006 USA Best Books Award for Entrepreneurship.  Her second book, The Ugly Truth about Managing People, was published in July, 2007. The book and CD are available at bookstores or by visiting www.theuglytruthaboutsmallbusiness.com and www.theuglytruthaboutmanagingpeople.com.
“Personalities in the Workplace”
In these tough economic times you need every selling and productivity advantage you can get.  Understanding your personality style and those of your prospects, clients, and employees is one of those critical advantages.  Learn reasons why people act as they do and how to better get your messages across.  This will increase sales, closing percentages, employee morale and productivity.
“Critical Management Survival Skills”
Managing people is tough.  Once you understand personality styles your job is actually easier.  However, you can still be taken by surprise.  Learn 15 critcal management skills that will help you be a better manager.

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ADTEK Software - AccuLoad Load Calculation Hands-on Training Class 
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       Room by Room, Block Loads
       Zoning (Drag and Drop)
       Multi-System Loads
      May be installed on multiple computers within your company
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      Upon finishing the class, you will be able to complete
      residential load calculations with ease
Learn to calculate room x room, whole house, multi-systems loads with easy to use software that is included in the class.  The software may be installed on a total of 5 computers within your company.  Upon finishing this class, you will be able to complete residential load calculations with ease.  Receive a $100 discount, on the software and a free manual on the program ($24.95 value).Please bring your laptops to this class:  it is hands on! The Most User Friendly Load Calculation Software Designed to be Used with a Tablet or Notebook PC. 

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Training on New Rebates
 Xcel Energy 2007 Residential Cooling Program Overview - by Bob Zaragoza Xcel EnergyBob will share 2007 program requirements, objectives, marketing strategies and local, state and national insight regarding cooling programs Great Opportunity for Business Owners, Managers and Employees.Three sessions SESSION 1:

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 A/C Training
"Doing It Right Digitally
Practical Applications
Qualifies for 8 hours of CE's for NATE Certified Technician
SESSION OUTLINEMaking and interpreting measurements is a crucial part of any job involving service, installation, design verification, engineering, or factory support of HVAC/R equipment. When it comes to verifying proper operation of the installed equipment it is critical that measurements made in the field are just as accurate as those made in the laboratory. We all have an obligation to assure that our equipment is operating at peak performance levels for the benefit of consumers and end users of HVAC/R equipment, equipment manufacturers, utilities, the nation's energy future and the environment.At this A/C clinic, a wide variety of advanced applications will be covered including:Airflow and airflow measurement
Refrigerant charging 
System commissioning
A/C performance testing
Advanced troubleshooting
Much much more**You learn how to reduce service times and eliminate callbacks and measure and guarantee performance of air-conditioning systems. **The seminar will include a copy of the A/C Applications Guide, equipment check sheets and performance test sheets.

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 Inspectors Luncheon
Presenting InspectorsFrom all four areas: North - South - East - West What are the common items getting tagged on jobs recently and current problems and/or issues?

How will these changes affect your business and it's employees?FOUR POINTS

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WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU, THE MEMBERS, AND ARE ALWAYS GLAD TO GET YOUR INPUT TO HELP US PROVIDE THE PROGRAMS YOU WANT.

* WATCH FOR PROGRAM FLYERS *
Dates & times/programs are subject to change.  
If there are additional programs you would like to see added to this calendar, 
please contact Marlene Abels at the MHCA office.

 

 

Annual MHCA Golf Classic
Tuesday, July 29, 2008

The Minnesota Heating and Cooling Association presents: 2008 MHCA Golf Social at the beautiful StoneRidge Golf Club located  in Stillwater.

When: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 

Times: 
11:30 a.m. Registration 
12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start
6:30 p.m. Hors D'oeuvres Reception and Awards
 

 

TO SIGN UP PLEASE CLICK HERE

 

FOR A SPONSORSHIP FORM CLICK HERE

       

 

MAIL or FAX form to:  MHCA Association, 4248 Park Glen Road, Minneapolis, MN 55416, F-952.929.1318   

Please call Marlene Abels at the MHCA office at 952.928.4660 if you have any questions. 


 RUTH KING 

 Nationally known HVAC Financial Management

Consultant and Author

Ruth King is Channel Manager for HVACChannel.tv; television on the Internet for contractors.  She is also President of Business Ventures Corporation. Ruth has worked in the plumbing, heating and air conditioning industry since 1987. Her work includes consulting in sales and marketing, finance, technical training, and operations challenges.  

She is especially proud of one contractor she helped climb out of a big hole. He started with a negative $400,000 net worth 15 years ago and is still in business today…profitably and with a positive net worth. 

She has written many manuals for Contractors including the popular Keeping Score Series: “Financial Management for Contractors,” “Improving Profitability and Productivity”, “Pricing for Residential HVAC Companies,” and “21 Way to Keep Your Honest Employees Honest”.  Her first general business book, The Ugly Truth about Small Business, won the 2006 USA Best Books Award for Entrepreneurship.  Her second book, The Ugly Truth about Managing People, was published in July, 2007. The book and CD are available at bookstores or by visiting www.theuglytruthaboutsmallbusiness.com and www.theuglytruthaboutmanagingpeople.com.

 
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 / Location:  The Harrington Company 

8:30 AM Registration  

  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Morning Session
“Personalities in the Workplace”

In these tough economic times you need every selling and productivity advantage you can get.  Understanding your personality style and those of your prospects, clients, and employees is one of those critical advantages.  Learn reasons why people act as they do and how to better get your messages across.  This will increase sales, closing percentages, employee morale and productivity.
 

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Afternoon Session
“Critical Management Survival Skills”

Managing people is tough.  Once you understand personality styles your job is actually easier.  However, you can still be taken by surprise.  Learn 15 critcal management skills that will help you be a better manager.
 

Cost:  Full Day including lunch $100 Members / $125 Non-Members

Cost:  Half Day $60 Members / $75 Non-Members

Discount: $10 off for Each Additional Attendees from same Company

Cancellation/Refund Deadline:  May 20, 2008     

> > FOR A REGISTRATION FORM CLICK HERE
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ADTEK Software - AccuLoad Load Calculation Hands-on Training Class 

  •  Room by Room, Block Loads 
     Zoning (Drag and Drop)
     Multi-System Loads 
    May be installed on multiple computers within your company
  • Upon finishing the class, you will be able to complete
    residential load calculations with ease
Learn to calculate room x room, whole house, multi-systems loads with easy to use software that is included in the class.  The software may be installed on a total of 5 computers within your company.  Upon finishing this class, you will be able to complete residential load calculations with ease.  Receive a $100 discount, on the software and a free manual on the program ($24.95 value).Please bring your laptops to this class:  it is hands on! The Most User Friendly Load Calculation Software Designed to be Used with a Tablet or Notebook PC. Enrollment Fee:$100 MHCA Member$125 Non-Member April 29, 20089:00am - 4:00pm Location:Auer Steel & Heating Supply Co.5440 160 Service RoadNew Hope, MN 55428 

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Continuing Education for Power Limited Technicians
March 31, 2008

Location:  MHCA Office
4248 Park Glen Road
St. Louis Park, MN  55416

This will be a full day program:
This course will provide the required 8 hour of continuing education.  We will cover theory, applicable articles and sections of the NEC, and electrical calculations used on the job.Agenda
7:30 am - 8:00 am   Registration, Continental Breakfast
8:00 am - 12:00 pm   Training
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm    Lunch
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm     TrainingSPACE LIMITED TO 30Trainer: Paul SundeWe will cover:        Electrical Safety - Working with live voltages and NEC 70                                Basics of circuit design - Theory, power supplies, and components.           Grounding - Why do we ground, how do we ground.  Systems, equipment and grounding conductors                                                                               Over-current protection - Overload, short circuit, and ground fault                  Conductor selection - Ampacity and temperature rating                                   Raceways and boxes - Conduit and box fill                                                          Watts law and Ohms law

 > > FOR A REGISTRATION FORM CLICK HERE.

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Training on New Rebates
 Xcel Energy 2007 Residential Cooling Program Overview - by Bob Zaragoza Xcel EnergyBob will share 2007 program requirements, objectives, marketing strategies and local, state and national insight regarding cooling programs Great Opportunity for Business Owners, Managers and Employees.Three sessions SESSION 1
8:30 AM - 9:00 REGISTRATION (SNACKS) 
9:00 AM - 10:00 SESSION 
10:00 - 10:30 Q&A

SESSION 2: 
11:00 AM - 11:30 REGISTRATION (SNACKS) 
11:30 AM - 12:30 SESSION 
12:30 - 1:00 Q&A

SESSION 3:
1:30 PM - 2:00 REGISTRATION (SNACKS) 
2:00 PM - 3:00 SESSION 
3:00 - 3:30 Q&A

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Low Voltage Class for CE's

Friday & Saturday, February 23rd and 24th Continuing Education for Power Limited Technicians 
Friday or Saturday - Feb. 23rd or 24th 2007MHCA Office
4248 Park Glen Road, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 
(Continental Breakfast & Lunch are included)REGISTRATION 
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. TRAINING
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.SPACE LIMITED TO 25 PER DAY

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 A/C Training
April 12, 2007

"Doing It Right Digitally†
Practical Applications

Qualifies for 8 hours of CE's for NATE Certified Technician

Grand Rios Resort - Minneapolis NW (Brooklyn Park by the 694 & 94 exit)
6900 Lakeland Avenue - Minneapolis, MN 55428

REGISTRATION
7:30 A.M. - 8:00 A.M. TRAINING
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
(Continental Breakfast & Lunch are included)SESSION OUTLINEMaking and interpreting measurements is a crucial part of any job involving service, installation, design verification, engineering, or factory support of HVAC/R equipment. When it comes to verifying proper operation of the installed equipment it is critical that measurements made in the field are just as accurate as those made in the laboratory. We all have an obligation to assure that our equipment is operating at peak performance levels for the benefit of consumers and end users of HVAC/R equipment, equipment manufacturers, utilities, the nation's energy future and the environment.At this A/C clinic, a wide variety of advanced applications will be covered including:• Airflow and airflow measurement
• Refrigerant charging 
• System commissioning
• A/C performance testing
• Advanced troubleshooting
• Much much more**You learn how to reduce service times and eliminate callbacks and measure and guarantee performance of air-conditioning systems. **The seminar will include a copy of the A/C Applications Guide, equipment check sheets and performance test sheets. 

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   Inspectors Luncheon
Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Presenting InspectorsFrom all four areas: North - South - East - West• What are the common items getting tagged on jobs recently and current problems and/or issues?• How will these changes affect your business and it's employees?FOUR POINTS SHERATON
1330 Industrial Blvd.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
Site Phone: (612) 331-1900

Registration: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 
Panel: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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4th Annual MHCA Golf Classic
Tuesday, July 31, 2007

The Minnesota Heating and Cooling Association presents: 2007 MHCA Golf Social at the beautiful Prestwick Golf Club located at 9555 Wedgewood Drive in Woodbury.When: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 Times: 
11:30 a.m. Registration & Lunch
1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start - Scramble Format
6:00 p.m. Cocktails
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Awards Ceremony

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Heat Exchanger Training
BOTH THESE CLASSES HAVE BEEN FILLED!

August 21 & 22, 2007
Location: Gustave A. Larson

MHCA has contracted for Heat Exchanger Experts to conduct a seminar that will teach inspection techniques and procedures that help determine the condition of furnace heat exchangers.This is a hands on event!There will be over 70 heat exchangers and furnaces of all makes and models. Techs are encouraged to wear their normal work attire and bring tools especially a flashlight, they will not be sitting behind a desk all day.Heat Exchange Experts say “This training session will provide your techs with the ultimate advantage over the competitors, make the information standard at your company.”

  • Ensure the health and safety of your customersBe able to prove cracks and holes to the homeownerIncrease your revenues and profits by 25% to even 100%Identify defects quickly and efficientlyBe aware of patterns of wear and tear on all types of furnacesSee step-by-step inspection techniquesLearn clues that tell you where to first look for cracks or holes
  • Keep informed of new techniques and exchanger designs

> > FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE.

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February 15, 2007


        - 2008 MHCA -

May

Ruth King Seminars            Location: MHCA Office
05/28/08 

July 

Annual MHCA Golf Classic  Location: StoneRidge Golf Club
07/29/08

 

 

 

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