RETA Breeze Sept/Oct 2025

CONFERENCE CORNER

By Stephanie Date

T he countdown is on! With only one month left until the RETA 2025 National Conference, our team is working hard on the final preparations to welcome our RETA family to Spokane, WA. We're beyond excited to see you all again! technical sessions relevant to the industrial refrigeration industry. But that's not all— we've also packed in Hands-On sessions, Hot Points, and some fantastic workshops like the Operators Challenge, Management of Change, WiNR Panel and even a session on Epic Fails! You can also connect with colleagues at networking events like the WiNR Social: Where Cool Minds Connect and the Chapter Leaders Reception. If you're a first-time attendee, be sure to swing by the First Timers Social to meet new people and connect with key RETA stakeholders. And, don’t forget to attend our annual RETA Business Meeting to get the latest on the state of business. It’s a great way to stay in the loop without getting left out in the cold. REVIEW COURSES Did you know you can take a review course on-site just before the conference kicks off? We're offering CARO, CIRO, CRST and CRES review courses from Saturday through Monday. This year, we're also offering the IIAR 9 Certificate Course on Sunday and Monday. Think you have what it takes to train others? Sign up for the Train the Trainer session and become a RETA Authorized Instructor (RAI) during the conference! This year's conference schedule is chock-full of cool topics, featuring 18 different

BIGFOOT SIZED FUN AWAITS We're heading into a majestic Pacific North west Wonderland for this year's Monday night event. The NW is famous for its salmon, craft microbrews and stunning scenery. Keep your eyes peeled—you never know if you'll spot a certain furry, shy creature. On Thursday, we'll celebrate with our annual Awards Night, featuring comedian, magician and mentalist, Adam Stone. He'll wrap up the evening with a fun-filled show, and you can test your luck at the casino games. The fun doesn't stop there! Join us at the RETA After Hours Lounge for karaoke and games. It’s sure to be a chillingly good time! VOLUNTEERS Did you know you can get involved and be a part of the team that makes the Conference successful? It’s true. The RETA Conference has many volunteer opportunities:

For more information and to get involved, contact Stephanie Date at stephanie@reta. org or by calling 541-497-2977. SAVE THE DATE Don't forget to save the date for RETA 2026 in Orlando, FL, from October 27-30, 2026! If you missed the chance to sponsor or exhibit this year, don't worry. We’ll have some great opportunities for 2026. REGISTER TODAY! Ready to join the fun? Register today! Just go to https://reta.com/page/2025-confer ence-register. We couldn't do any of this without the continued support of our generous sponsors, exhibitors, Conference Commit tee, volunteers, RETA HQ staff and Board of Directors.

We can't wait to see you in Spokane, Washington!

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Conference Committee Member

Onsite Session Moderator

Stephanie Date Conference Manager stephanie@reta.org 1-541-497-2977

Conference Speaker & Presenter

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