2023 Jul-Aug RETA Breeze

FROM THE DESK OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Good Day RETA Family, I am writing to you today from Cape Town South Africa. Bengie, our RETA National Board President, and I have endured a very long two-day airplane travel to get here. I’m sure to some of you that this is nothing as you do business around the globe. To me it was grueling at best, but well worth the venture. Bengie and I are here for two reasons, one - to participate in Global Cold Chain Alliance South Africa (GCCA SA) this week, and two - to meet with refrigera tion industry people on RETA educa tion, certification and RETA member ship. As I reflect on this it reminds me of our RETA Constitution and By-Laws which is something not done often enough. Here is Article ll – lV. If you get a chance, go to the RETA website and under Governance read the whole Constitution and By-Laws. This is your association, and our members are the RETA owners. ARTICLE II – Purpose Section 1. The purpose of this Association shall be: To further the education, training, and technical knowledge of its Members in the art and sciences of refrigerating engineering and all phases of refrigera tion; to disseminate information concerning refrigeration and refrigera tion engineering; and to engage in, foster and encourage research in the field of refrigeration. Section 2. To advance and foster cooperation and friendly relationships between employers and employees and persons interested or engaged in the business of refrigeration. Section 3. The Association shall have

Coordinator starting after the 1st of September. Mr. Harry Wilkins has moved seamlessly to Education Coordinator and will work with the RAI’s and the Education committees in order to take RETA education to the next level. The National Conference is coming along quite nicely as Stephanie and the team are doing an excellent job. We are looking forward to another great conference with some of the best refrig eration training in the world. AWARD NOMINATIONS NEEDED Remember if you know someone that is an outstanding ambassador for RETA through education, service, leadership, training etc. please nominate them for a RETA award. At this time this is about all I have for you. I will have some news on the South Africa visit in the September/October RETA Breeze. I hope you all are having a great summer! God Bless each and every one of you!

the following powers: To purchase, take, receive, lease as lessee, take by gift, devise or otherwise acquire and to own, hold, use and otherwise deal in and with, any real or personal property or any interest therein, situated in any state or jurisdiction and to sell, convey, mortgage pledge, lease as lessor, and otherwise dispose of all or any part of its property and assets. Section 4. To allow other groups or Associations to affiliate with this Association for the interests and purposes heretofore set forth. ARTICLE III – Motto The motto of this Association shall be: EDUCATION – EF FICIENCY – DEVELOPMENT. ARTICLE IV – Jurisdiction Section 1. The territorial jurisdiction of the Association shall be worldwide. As I move forward, I always keep our Mission Statement and our Constitution and By-Laws in my mind which allows me to always act in the best interest of the Association, and to continue doing the right things for the right reasons for our membership. I do believe that Bengie and I are in South Africa for the right reasons. Expectations of this visit are to be part of the Global Cold Chains event, to bring Africans into our membership and give them the best training and certifications possible for our Industry, and to save lives through training. I do believe these are the right things for the right reasons. We also have some announcements… Samantha Ibarra has been promoted to Certification Coordinator. Moving forward she will work with the team to take care of all certification needs. We have a new Marketing and Sales

Jim Barron RETA Executive Director

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