2021 RETA Breeze Nov/Dec

FROM THE DESK OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hello RETA Family,

again meet industry partners, share experiences, meet old friends, and extend your network by meeting new ones as well. We can promise that you will not be disappointed! Updates and registration information will be posted on the RETA website www.reta.com. 2021 once again brought us chaos and sorrow but also resilience. It’s taught us to be stronger and to come together. As we reflect on the past year and approach the beginning of another new year, take some time to sit back and decide what your personal and professional resolutions will be. Remember to celebrate the small accomplishments at work, focus on the items in your control, and don’t sweat the small stuff. Welcome 2022 with open arms and make it a

We just wrapped up another successful National Conference and I couldn’t be happier. We were able to get back to the unforgettable moments, the friendships and camaraderie, the knowledge sharing, and the opportunities for success we create when we’re together. I hope you all enjoyed the Conference and gained new knowledge from the education sessions and networking with business partners and peers from around the world. Now, the real work begins. As you return to your workplace, take care not to fall back into your routine without making time to review and implement the many takeaways from the Conference. You should review your notes while the information is fresh, but don’t try to tackle all these ideas the first week back. Set your own goals and set reminders for follow-up on your calendar a few weeks out. On a personal note, I want to thank each of you for making this experience truly special and memorable. I had the opportunity to meet, greet, and get to know so many members during the Conference planning and the Conference itself. I am forever grateful for your encouragement, friendship, participation, and engagement with the 2021 RETA National Conference. The energy of an in-person conference is undeniable and your attendance, participation, and comradery made the Conference a true success as we continue to move RETA into the future as the premier Association for refrigeration professionals. I would like to give a huge thank you to the Conference Committee. They volunteered countless hours designing an educational program that would yield the highest benefit to our members. Our Conference Manager, Stephanie Date, had her first taste of the RETA family flavor and exciting plans for our 113th National Conference are already moving full steam ahead. We hope you will start making plans to join us November 8-11 at the Peppermill in Reno, Nevada. You will once

great year! God Bless, Jim Barron

Jim Barron RETA Executive Director

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