2020 RETA Breeze Sept-Oct

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hello All, It is a cool morning, and a hint of fall is in the air here at RETA HQ. The leaves are changing color, and some are already dropping. Yes, Fall is here. Not only are the leaves changing, but so is our ever changing understanding of “normal”. Seven months ago I never would’ve dreamed you couldn’t shake the hand of your RETA brother in arms or hug a lifelong RETA friend. RETA HQ is getting ready for our first and hopefully last virtual Conference. This year has been a real struggle for everyone and continues to be so. We sure hope and pray that this virus is on its way out so we can resume some sort of normalcy. This year’s Virtual Conference will give our RETA members a chance for education, PDH’s and some networking time with others in our Industry. I know its not the same as being in person and its hard to see the value so let me try and put this into perspective. 1. Those of you that are certified need continuing education hours for your certification renewal. You can get most of the PDH’s you need at this Virtual Conference while learning valuable educational material. 2. There are vendors and suppliers that have Virtual Booths that may help your company with your refrigeration parts, service, and supply needs. You can source and find what parts and services are available in today’s market.

4. This is an opportunity to stay current on what is happening in our industry. 5. RETA will have a live virtual business meeting where you will be informed as to what the National Committees have been working on this year and how the Association is faring this storm. All virtual Conference participants will have the opportunity to vote on the slate for incoming RETA Officers and Board Members. 6. The RETA-Training Institute has worked hand-in-hand with the Conference Committee in putting together the first ever WiNR (Women in National Refrigeration) Comedy Hour at no additional charge. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend this event. 7. You can’t miss the live award ceremony and the swearing in of the incoming RETA officers and Board. Join us in finding out which deserving members will be honored this year. You’ll also want to help us say goodbye to the outgoing National Chairman Arlie Farley and Board Members Bengie Branham, Frank Kologinczak III, Matt Hayes, and Mike Hawkins. It has been an honor and pleasure to work with such a great group of knowledge advisers, friends, and RETA advocates who love and

RETA Executive Director Jim Barron

I want to say a special thank you to Vern whose positive, proactive and steadfast leadership and support this year as the National President has allowed RETA to remain viable and on course during this trying and unusual time. Well there you go, some food for thought about the virtual Conference. RETA truly has the best members in the Refrigeration Industry. We all strive to be the best and to do the right things for the right reasons. We keep the world’s food safe for our consumption and the beer cold for when we can all be together again.

Please stay safe! God Bless every one of you, Jim Barron

support the industry. We will also be welcoming Vern Sanderson as the incoming National Chairman and Eric Teale as the incoming National President.

3. There are fantastic prize

opportunities throughout the Conference.

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