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RETA HQ Spent a Week Together Getting Ready for Conference RETA staff met at HQ in Albany, OR from September 22–26, preparing for the 2025 RETA Annual Conference. The team spent two days assembling over 1,000 backpacks filled with sponsored items for Conference attendees. Conference Manager Stephanie Date said, “1,000 backpacks are quite the process—from soliciting sponsors, working with our fulfillment center, [to] organizing our HQ headquarters.” Various staff members completed other necessary tasks like assembling welcome bags, and organizing equipment and the warehouse. Conference Assistant Cadie Johnson said, “The great thing is that we're working with other RETA departments more now as we build up to Conference… we were able to come together for a great team-building exercise.” As Conference approaches, Stephanie and Cadie are hard at work finalizing Review Course Training materials, Conference social events, Conference schedule and speaker presentations, as well as sponsor and exhibitor participation. For current Conference updates, follow RETA’s social media and, keep your eye out for emails from conference@reta.org. RETA Tech Reports Wanted The RETA-RSES Publishing Committee has been busy obtaining and writing content that is important for its membership, and we are happy to report that more content is on the way…in the form of a Tech Report! The RETA Tech Report is a revered series originally developed for distribution to RETA Members four times a year. Frequency of publication has diminished as the world got busier, but we are working to re-establish more consistency with their release. Archives are available online starting from 1999 through to 2019. Want to contribute? Contact Vern Sanderson at Vern.Sanderson@Schwans.com. RETA‑RSES Launches Book in a New Series, Book 1: Introduction to HVACR The RETA-RSES Education Committee launched a new book series, the first of which is titled Book 1: Introduction to HVACR . This

hour, which equates to one (1) professional development hour (PDH).

347-page book is primarily for entry-level HVACR technicians and is intended to be an introductory course. This book is available as a printed edition or an eBook and will soon be released as an online course. It is available for purchase through the RSES online store at rses.org/store. Members should be sure to log in first to receive their Member discount on the product. RETA-RSES Pipeline for Chapter Officers Now Available Are you a Chapter Officer seeking some support from other Officers? Look no further than the re-established RETA-RSES Pipeline. This is a monthly eNewsletter created specifically for Chapter Officers. In addition to tips and tricks for Chapter meeting development and management from HQ, the newsletter offers a peek at how other Chapter Officers are putting together their monthly programs. For more information, contact Dan Denton at dan@reta.org or Brenden Lurie at blurie@ rses.org. Auto PSM, PSM Consultants and ARTS will host an ammonia refrigeration safety and compliance training day on April 23, 2026 in Waukesha, WI. Gain eight PDHs at the various learning opportunities, including, but not limited to NH3 safety; PSM-RMP OSHA and EPA updates; IIAR Standards 2, 6 and 9; and RETA CARO, CIRO Certifications. Additionally, there will be 40+ vendors and a live ammo nia release (weather permitting). Breakfast and lunch will be provided. The pre-registra tion fee is $45; fee is $75 at the door. For more information, go to www.r-717safety.com or contact r717safety days@gmail.com. Upcoming RSES Technical Webinars Did you know RETA Members can earn PDHs for attending the live RSES Technical Webinars. Launched in 2013, these webinars provide a monthly PDH-earning event that is available to RETA and RSES Members. Attendees of the live session will earn a certificate of comple tion good for one (1) continuing education Upcoming Midwest R-717 Ammonia Safety Day

Following is a list of upcoming sessions with more scheduling in the works: • Oct. 22, 2025: “Advanced Combustion Analysis,” will be presented by Tyler Nelson, Instrumentation & Business Development Manager, Americas with Sauermann NA. For this presentation, Tyler will briefly go over combustion concepts before diving into advanced diagnostics for various run stages and what cues mean how to sell based off diagnostic results; and navigating Nov. 19, 2025: “Part 2: Building Better Homes: A Guide to Energy Efficiency and Electrification,” will be presented by Bill Spohn, CEO and Owner of TruTech Tools Ltd. During this session, Spohn will continue his road traveled to design and live in a net-zero. He has worked with top experts and contractors to advance energy-efficient homes and will offer practical insights into electrification, energy use, and how contractors and homeowners can responsibly plan for a healthier, more efficient future. Part 1 of this webinar aired in February 2025 and is available in the RSES Webinar Archives. Dec. 17, 2025: “Refrigerants: An Ever-changing Picture,” will be present ed by Scott Melton, Education Coordi nator, RETA-RSES. This session will take a look at the history of refrigerant changes as it relates to how the industry can plan for the future. All refrigerants will be discussed, but natural refriger ants will be a heavy focus. This presenta tion will have something for every level of understanding and is at the heart of everything our industry does. RETA-RSES is still looking for presenters! If you are interested in presenting a topic, please contact Lori Schiavo, lschiavo@rses. org or 800-297-5660. Webinar sponsorship opportunities are also available. • changing industry pathways, focusing on profibility, safety and career longevity. •

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