Newslink - Tennessee Association of Plumbing Heating Cooling

2014-2015
TAPHCC OFFICERS &
DIRECTORS
Michael Vance
Board Chairman
Steve Gammon
President
Kay Keefe
President-Elect
Ralph Gregory
Vice President
Terry Self
Secretary-Treasurer
The
Newslink
May/June 2014
Tennessee Association Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors, Inc.
Post Annual Event Edition
Worried About Our Industry
Labor Shortage?
Doug Mayes
Director, Knoxville
Scott Robinson
Director, Knoxville
Brad Sims
Director, Middle TN
Ross Wood
Director, Middle TN
Gary Nave
Director, Northeast TN
What the statistics don’t show …
Apprenticeship program numbers may be down nationwide,
but those in the plumbing and HVACR industry claim the
value of this comprehensive training option is better than
ever.
Emeritus
Ed Galbreath
Michael Keefe
Doug Shoffner
Larry Vance
Emeritus Executive Director
Betty Gill
R. L. “Bunny” Oakes
Associate Director
Ron O’Neal
Associate Director
Apprenticeships are proven in helping employers match the skills they want with the training workers
receive. Those programs, it would seem, are key, considering business owners often complain that a
skills gap threatens their productivity and growth. According to the Labor Department, though,
apprenticeships in the United States fell 40 percent between 2003 and 2013. Why the decline? Some
obstacles include the overall perception of the skilled trades, lack of knowledge about career
opportunities in the trades and the view that young people should obtain a four-year college degree.
Advocates of apprenticeships, however, maintain that employers are realizing that apprenticeships
actually produce better quality workers and boost retention, as workers who take the apprenticeship
path recognize the investment their employers are making in their careers and reciprocate with a
greater sense of loyalty.
TAPHCC MISSION
STATEMENT
The TAPHCC is dedicated to
serving and improving the PHC
industry by providing
opportunities for continuing
education, communication,
social networking, and business
improvement. We are
dedicated to the protection of
the environment and the health
and safety of our society.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Member News
2-4
Legislative
5
Annual Convention
6
Trade Show Highlights
7-8
Presidents Event
9
News You Can use
10-11
Associate Members
12
Fortunately, the PHCC Educational Foundation understands the value of apprentice training, especially
today as up to 95 million Baby Boomers are either retiring or changing work focus. With this increased
challenge of finding and training workers to meet the skilled labor needs of the plumbing and HVACR
industry, the Foundation offers a host of training opportunities and materials, including one of the most
comprehensive and accredited programs – a four-year apprentice curriculum.
In fact, businesses across the country continue to rely on PHCC’s curriculum, textbooks and other
training materials. Why?
PHCC’s materials are developed by a team of contractors, educators, and code experts to meet the
needs of contractors in providing a knowledgeable technician by the end of PHCC’s apprentice
training program. Conversely, the competition’s curriculum is designed for what general
contractors want plumbing and HVAC technicians to know.
With code a big curriculum issue, the Educational Foundation works with code experts on our series
to ensure that we are accurate across all three model codes.
The Foundation’s curriculum is approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Our textbooks are updated on a regular basis. In fact, we continuously encourage feedback on the
entire apprentice program from instructors and then incorporate valid changes based on that
feedback.
Instructor materials include PowerPoint presentations that instructors can use along with the lesson
plans to ensure the subject is adequately covered. Test banks are also provided to provide a
means of assessing student knowledge of the material covered.
Programs – including those shorter than the four-year curriculum – can be customized. With four
separate textbooks, you can tailor PHCC’s series to meet your local requirements. For example,
for a two-year short course, you can determine what needs to be covered in those two years
and pull from the appropriate books/materials. Be sure to consider, however, the number of
classroom instruction hours required by your state.
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Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always
the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits. -Thomas Jefferson
MEMBER NEWS
Happy Birthday to…
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Rosemary Vance
Chris Haggard
Charles Reynolds
Steve Merryman
Jamie Hassett
Teresa Mayes
Richard Whillock
Richard Perko
Ron O’Neal
Happy Anniversary to
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David & Jan Dugger
Eric & Patrice Johnson
New Associate Member:
Mercedes Benz of Knoxville
1031 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922
Contact: Keith McCracken, 865-777-2263
Keith [email protected]
Mercedes Benz of Knoxville is "NOW" your place to go for all your Sprinter needs. We are a full service Sprinter
dealer with a brand new service facility and body shop as well as a Commercial Vehicle Manager to assist you in
your purchase of a Sprinter for your personal or business use. With our excellence in sales and service, we are your
one stop Sprinter dealer.
In celebration of our new Sprinter franchise, we invite you and your business to our
"Open House" on Thursday, June 12th from 5-8 pm
Craig & Amy Wood
Clayton & Rachel
Richardson
Jamie & Daniele Hassett
Jeff & Laurie Gibson
Ross & Jackie Wood
Bunny & Lisa Oakes
Mark & Karen Wood
ACCESS ALL YOUR PHCC
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Community Network
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located at our dealership on Parkside Drive in Knoxville. BBQ and beer will be served.
You will be able to see our state of the art service facility as well as our body shop and inventory selection and
see for yourself why Mercedes Benz of Knoxville is your Sprinter dealer of choice. Please RSVP by June 5th to
Gina [email protected]. Bring your family, employees, and friends and come and check us out.
We also invite you to get behind the wheel of the new Sprinter and take it for a test drive and see for yourself why
the Sprinter is more fuel efficient, more durable and the most comfortable commercial van in the industry.
With our certified technicians and facilities, we are authorized to service all makes and models of Sprinters, including Dodge and Freightliner. Please stop by or call 865-777-2259 to arrange a test drive or schedule a service
appointment.
Eastern TN Sales Rep Needed
Established manufacturers rep firm for over 50 years looking for dynamic salesperson to continue long account
relationships and grow line penetration with existing clients.
The right candidate will help grow our market share by manufacturer with existing and new accounts. Product
knowledge is key to growing business throughout our industry.
We specialize in sales solutions in the plumbing and underground utility markets. Salesperson will be required to
drive product specifications to contractors, engineers, builders, developers, institutions, and to expedite sales
though our supply chain of distributors.
We are looking for an energetic, motivated, enthusiastic person that is willing to learn and grow with our
company.
We represent over 15 key lines, name brand manufacturers and have long term sales results.
Visit www.wmmcclain.com for details.
Our Sympathy to the Webb Family….
It is with great sadness that we offer our condolences to the family of our prior office
assistant, Lisa Webb. Lisa worked in the state office from 2009-2010. She passed away after
a short battle with cancer on May 21st at UT Hospital, she was 46 years old.
You may remember Lisa from the registration desk at the 2010 Trade Show and Convention at
the Knoxville Expo Center (the year of the big hail storm). Her daughter Hanna, helped us at
the trade show manning the ice cream station and recently completed her first year at Lee
University. Our prayers are with her family.
Beth Killen—Executive Director
Phone: 865-531-7422 Fax: 865-531-7045
[email protected] —www.TAPHCC.com
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Member News..
Congratulations to the 2014
Tennessee PHCC Scholarship Recipients!
The TAPHCC Scholarships are presented annually and funded by the TAPHCC Danny Burnette Golf Classic. The criteria for
selection is based on scholarship, character, leadership, need, and experience.
Preference in selecting recipients is given to students who plan to pursue a career in business or mechanical engineering and
who are preparing to enter the PHC industry following college graduation. Each student receives a scholarship of $1000.
Madyson Darnell, of Fairview, is the daughter of Kacy Welch. Kacy’s grandfather, David Welch, is an employee of Hiller
Plumbing Company. Madyson studies nursing at Middle Tennessee State University.
Kaitlyn Dowling, of Knoxville is the daughter of David and Kathy Dowling. Kathy works for Interstate Mechanical Contractors. Kaitlyn attends Eastern
Tennessee State University and studies Pre-Med/Biology.
Cynthia Faircloth, of Springfield, is the granddaughter of Ben & Sue Faircloth. Her grandfather, Ben Faircloth, is an employee of Green Hills Plumbing Co.
Cynthia attends Eastern Tennessee State University and is majoring in Dental Hygiene.
Rachel Matheny, of Palmyra, is the daughter of Roger and Lesa Matheny. Lesa is a marketing representative with Federated Insurance. Rachel attends
Austin Peay State University and studies Biology.
Caitlyn Myers, of Philadelphia, is the daughter of David and Jill Myers. David is a project superintendent at Shoffner Kalthoff Mechanical Electrical Service.
She is studying business mgt. & economics at Maryville College.
Hannah Nelson, of Collierville, is the daughter of Rob and Mara Nelson. Rob is the owner of FC2 Sales. She plans to study Animal Science with a preveterinary concentration in college.
Boone Smith, of Knoxville, is the son of Kenneth and Tracy Smith. Kenneth is a project manager at Shoffner Kalthoff Mechanical Electrical Services. Boone
studies mechanical engineering at Mississippi State.
Congratulations to all Graduates this year, we wish you the best of success as you start your journey!
Federated Offering Free Designated Risk Manager
Training Seminar for Contractors
“Do you know what is driving your insurance costs? Have you ever wondered how your insurance is priced? How can you
increase your profitability by focusing on risk management? What are “best practices” as it relates to hiring practices
and employment related policies? These are just a few of the questions you may have as it relates to your business.
Answers to these questions plus many more are available to by having someone from your business attend Federated’s Designated Risk Manager class.
This is a 2 ½ day class held annually on August 11-13, 2014 at Federated’s home office in Owatonna, MN. There is no charge for this class.
With more than 100 years in the industry, Federated Insurance is an excellent resource for claims data and risk management practices information. As a
benefit from your association, this world-class, quality seminar is offered complimentary to you. You are responsible only for the cost of travel, lodging (at
a discounted rate), and incidental meals. Space is Limited!
To register for our informative Designated Risk Manager Seminar, contact Royetta Spurgeon at 1-800-533-0472, ext. 455-5604 or [email protected].
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Member News...
Contractor of the Year AwardThe criteria established for the TAPHCC Contractor Member of the
Year is: the individual who has contributed the most to the PHC
industry and to the PHCC Association during the past year.
This year’s recipient of the Contractor the Year Award has been
working in the Plumbing Business for 37 years.
He was born in Springfield, TN and attended the following schools:
The School of Assumption, North High School and Father Ryan High
School. His hobbies include: Traveling, estimating projects with his son and going to
meetings with his son.
He enjoys family get-togethers, Nashville, New York and Ohio.
He worked with Bell South AT&T while building his plumbing business.
He was a Marine during the Korean War.
He is a member of The American Legion and a PHCC Member for over 20 years.
He served as Middle TN Chapter President and has been a PHCC Board Member
from 2011 and was recently named PHCC board Member of the Year for 2013.
Ross Wood and Family
The 2014 Contractor of the Year is: Ross Wood
Associate Member of the Year AwardOur Associate Member of the Year is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and began his
insurance career in 1980.
Among his many credentials, he serves on the state board of the TAPHCC, he serves on the
Board of the Associated General Contractors and he serves on the Board of the Boys and Girls
Clubs of the Tennessee Valley.
He has served as the state President of the “Insurors of Tennessee.”
He is a graduate of Leadership Knoxville.
He has led several capitol campaigns for various charitable organizations in
Knoxville.
He was the named Executive of the Year in 2010 by the Insurance Professionals of
Greater Knoxville and he currently serves as The TIS Construction Division
President.
Michael Vance, Bunny Oakes and Ron O’Neal, Chair
The 2014 Associate of the Year is: Bunny Oakes and TIS Insurance
Safety Stand Down Scheduled for June 2
We have partnered with other construction trade associations across the state, Tennessee OSHA Outreach Training Centers, as
well as TOSHA to have a statewide construction “Fall Protection Safety Stand Down”. As you are probably aware, fall
construction accidents are one of OSHA’s Focus Four Hazards . In addition, we generally see a rise in accidents during the
summer months of June through August. As such, we are scheduling this event at the start of this busy, high hazard time of
year to emphasize the requirements surrounding this important topic. Last year, over 20,000 employees across the state
participated in the “Caught In/Between Prevention Stand Down”!
Here’s how the program will work:
Call our office to register 865-531-7422, and we will provide you with the following information electronically: Promo flyer and training
information. We also want to be able to track the number of companies and employees impacted by the program.
You will need to make copies of the PowerPoint training program to distribute to your supervisors/foreman that will be leading the training
program in the field.
(It is recommended you print the slides as handouts/2 slides per page.)
On June 2nd at 7:00 am you will “Stand Down” on all your jobsites to discuss the prevention of fall protection injuries utilizing the training
information provided or another training program of choice. Note: The time and date can be altered to meet your company’s needs.
New in 2014! This year federal OSHA is promoting a Fall Protection Stand Down nationally. Go to https://www.osha.gov/StopFallsStandDown/
index.html to download a certificate of participation, share your story and access additional training materials! We hope you will join us in what we
feel will be an event that will truly impact the safety and health of the many hard working construction workers across this state.
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Legislative
2014 Tennessee PHCC Day on the Hill at the State Capital
March 26th marked the TN PHCC’s Day on the Hill at Capital Hill in Nashville. Our representatives met with over 20 legislators to promote our
“Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required in Lodging Establishments” proposed legislation and discuss our issues. We distributed a 12 page synopsis of
the background for the proposed legislation along with conveying our message that we are dedicated to “Protecting the Health and Safety of
Society.”
This summer we will be mailing all of the House and Senate our information packet to garner support for our legislation. We will also be reviewing
two additional proposed bills, The GoBuild Tennessee program and the Limited License HVAC program for consideration for the next legislative
session. Please contact the State Office if you would like additional information or would like to express your opinion on pending legislation.
2014 Day on the Hill Representatives (left to right) Fil Harris, Doug Mayes- Legislative Chair, Steve Gammon, Brad Sims, PJ Mezzara, Jack Steakley, Ross
Wood, Kay Keefe, Terry Self, Craig Wood, Jennifer Vance, Michael Vance.
Tennessee Represents PHCC at Our Nation’s Capital
May 21-22, Steve Gammon- TN PHCC President, Rick Thompson- PHCC National Zone 2 Director and Beth KillenExecutive Director attended the PHCC’s National Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. Well-known policy and
political analyst Bob Cusack presented the keynote address at the Legislative Conference. Cusack has been on Capitol
Hill for more than 20 years and has won multiple awards for investigative articles on a range of issues. He appears
regularly on MSNBC, Fox, ABC and CNN as a political pundit and is currently the managing editor of The Hill.
After a briefing we met with representatives for Senator Lamar Alexander, Senator Bob Corker, Rep. Chuck Fleishmann
and Rep. John Duncan. The main topic was to encourage reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Act this year to
continue the support for the development of academic and career technical skills among secondary and postsecondary
students who elect to enroll in career and technical education (CTE) programs. This program provides formula grants to
states to develop, implement and improve CTE programs, services and activities.
We also discussed the regulatory process on Capital Hill
and requested that Congress mandate that an agency with
expertise in the rule making process be contacted prior to
enacting the regulation. Examples of rules where PHCC
can offer expertise currently under development are:
Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, Furnace Rule,
Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Rule and the pending
Rick Thompson, Steve Gammon
Water Heater Regulations. We expressed our dismay
and Beth Killen on Capital Hill.
that frequently regulations are passed with no prior
contact with the individuals who not only can offer expertise using science-based research
and technical data, but are also the most effected by these regulations.
Rick Thompson and Steve Gammon discuss issues.
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Annual Convention
Tennessee PHCC 117th Annual State Convention
President Michael Vance opened the 117th TN PHCC Annual Convention
and Trade Show on May 2nd at LP Field in Nashville.
Michael opened with thanking the attendees and encouraging all of our
members to embrace our theme for this year, “Be the Best You Can Be
With PHCC.“
“We could not do these events without the help of our sponsors. We
are fortunate to have Federated and TIS Insurance as Diamond Sponsors
this year, the highest level of support for our events. On behalf of the
Board and our members I thank you for all you do for our Association,”
announced Mr. Vance.
Michael Vance, President
The keynote speaker at the convention was Don MacLachlan, Executive
Vice President of Administration and Facilities of LP Field.
As President of Tennessee Titans Entertainment, Don is responsible for
nearly all of the non-football operations with the organization,
including marketing, corporate sales, ticketing, community relations
and broadcasting.
Don gave a wonderful speech about the progression of the Titans, the
major renovations to LP Field and was kind enough to offer his time to
answer the audience’s questions and comments about football and the
Titan’s upcoming season.
Don MacLachlan, TN Titans
After Mr. MacLachlan’s keynote, Michael thanked all of our sponsors
including: Kenny Pipe, Ferguson, Lee Company, Geny Insurance,
Lennox, Hiller Plumbing, ShoffnerKalthoff, Knoxville Chapter PHCC and
Middle TN Chapter PHCC.
Diamond Event Sponsors:
John Frassinelli of Federated
Insurance and
Bunny Oakes of TIS Insurance.
Thank You!
Member Tenure Awards-
Each year we honor our members that continue to show
their dedication to the PHCC with tenure awards for every 5 years of membership.
10 years of membership:
Shoffner Mechanical
Rock City Mechanical
15 years of membership:
Comfort Systems
HVAC Inc.
For 40 years of membership:
Nor-Well Company
Gold Sponsors:
Ferguson
Kenny Pipe
Food Sponsors:
Geny Insurance
Hiller Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Knoxville Chapter PHCC
Lee Company
Lennox
Merryman-Farr
Middle TN Chapter PHCC
ShoffnerKalthoff
2013-14 Tennessee PHCC Board of Directors
Michael Vance, Rick Thompson, Steve Gammon, Terry Self, Doug Mayes, Gary Nave, Scott Robinson, Ross Wood, Kay Keefe, Bunny Oakes, Ron O’Neal, Brad Sims
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Trade Show Highlights
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Trade Show Highlights
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Presidents Event
Our Fourth Annual Presidents Event was held at Jimmy’s Buffets Margaritaville in Nashville the evening of the
trade show on May 2nd.
The State President, Local Chapter Presidents and Past Presidents received recognition as we enjoyed fine food,
amazing entertainment and fellowship. Kevin Viner, magician and illusionist wowed the crowd with slight of
hand, comedy, pick pocketing and group fun. At the end of Viner’s performance, he produced a regulation
bowling ball out of mid air!
After the entertainment we had a live auction to benefit the PAC Fund. Big thanks to our newest talent, Travis
Scott who performed brilliantly as our auctioneer on his debut performance. Thank you to all of the members
and associates for donating auction items and baskets.
Thank you to the Annual Events Committee and the Event Chair, Chris Gray for hosting the event. It is wonderful
to honor the past and present leaders of our Association.
Thank You to Federated
Insurance for Sponsoring our
Presidents Event
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News You Can Use
Worried About Our Industry Labor Shortage? (continued from page 1)
Online Options
PHCC realizes that some apprentices live in areas not easily accessible to classroom training or have personal issues such as child or elder
care that prevent them from attending traditional classroom training. With that, the Foundation offers an online course version of our
curriculum, with our home study students’ employers receiving student progress reports on a monthly basis.
In addition, the Foundation’s complete four-year series of plumbing textbooks is now available electronically (as well as in print format), so
students can read and reference these eBooks from their Apple, Kindle, or Nook devices. Electronic conversion our HVACR textbooks will be
completed by the end of this summer.
Assessment Tests
The Foundation’s plumbing assessment tests have undergone a rigorous validation process, similar to that of ACT, GRE, and other
standardized tests. Available through the National Occupational & Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Business Solutions section, these
tests assess what students should know at the end of each of the four years of apprenticeship instruction, as determined by a team of
instructors, contractors, and code experts.
On the HVAC side, the Industry Competency Exam (ICE), offered by AHRI, serves as an excellent course-end test for graduating apprentices
to ensure they have appropriate entry-level knowledge.
Both tests are offered online, and the results can be shared with the training program to help identify areas in which additional instruction
may be needed. Students passing the assessments receive a certificate.
Education at Work
Whether you’re someone looking to pave a path toward a career in the plumbing and/or HVACR industry or an employer anxious to train this
next generation to the level you expect, look no further than the PHCC to meet your needs … from a four-year apprentice program to a
shorter-term requirement. We know the value of apprenticeships, and we see the results of our educational resources working effectively
for this industry … every day.
For more information, contact Merry Beth Hall, Director of Apprentice and Journeyman Training, at [email protected].
What have you
done to prepare
for 2015?
New Water Heater
Efficiency
Standards Are
Coming!
The U.S. Dept. of Energy’s new water
heater regulations – which go into
effect April 16, 2015 – will require
higher Energy Factor (EF) ratings on
virtually all residential gas, electric,
oil, and tankless gas water heaters
(see chart), making a sweeping impact
on your business. Are you ready? To
help contractors prepare for these new
regulations, PHCC Corporate Partner
Bradford White conducted a PHCC webinar last week, outlining DOE’s final rule, the products affected by the change, and how the new
regulations will affect many facets of the industry. Among the considerations impacting you and your customers: storage, transportation,
installation, on-going maintenance, and higher cost equipment. Learn more.
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News You Can Use
Court Approves Furnace Rule
Settlement
Good news! The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the D.C.
Circuit has approved a settlement that would rescind new
federal efficiency standards for non-weatherized gas furnaces.
The settlement is a result of a lawsuit filed by the American
Public Gas Association challenging the DOE’s Final Furnace, Air
Conditioner, and Heat Pump Rule. The rule sought to set new
minimum efficiency standards for a myriad of regional
standards for furnaces and central air conditioners and
residential HVAC products.
DOE will now begin the rule making process regarding DOE’s
regional standard for non-weatherized natural gas and mobile
home furnaces, and provide a forum for DOE to consider the
concerns of all interested parties.
PHCC National will keep members informed as the process
begins.
It is important to note that regional energy efficiency standards
for central air conditioners go into effect on Jan. 1, 2015.
These regional standards impose additional requirements for
central air conditioners that are manufactured on or after Jan.
1, 2015, and installed in the southeastern states of Alabama,
Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma,
South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or in the District of
Columbia; and in the southwestern states of Arizona, California,
Nevada or New Mexico.
The DOE has allowed for a an 18-month grace period during
which 13 SEER central air conditioners manufactured prior to
Jan. 1, 2015, may be installed without penalties in the south
and southwest regions.
Thermostats Recalled for Fire Risk
More than one million thermostats sold between January 2006 and December 2013 by
HVAC equipment manufacturers and distributors and at hardware retailers nationwide
are being recalled because the alkaline batteries used in the thermostat can leak onto
the circuit board, posing a fire hazard.
The thermostats are made by White-Rodgers, although some have different brand
names printed on the front, including ComfortSentry, DICO, Emerson, Frigidaire,
Maytag, Nutone, Partners Choice, Rheem, Ruud, Unico, Water Furnace, Westinghouse
and Zonefirst.
For more information, call White-Rodgers toll-free at (888) 624-1901 or visit
www.white-rodgers.com and click on “White-Rodgers 1F8x-04xx Thermostat Recall” at
the lower left corner of the homepage. This link leads to a website where consumers
can get assistance and/or register for the recall.
Other resources:
Consumer Products Safety Commission website
Do It Proper With Copper!
Check out this new video on working
with new copper alloys.
In response to the new Federal Reduction of Lead
in Drinking Water Act, which limits the amount of
lead that can be contained in plumbing
components that come into contact with drinking
water, the Copper Development Association has
developed a new video to demonstrate how to properly solder copper tube and fittings
to the newer, no-lead, brass and bronze copper alloys.
This latest video ( http://www.copper.org/applications/doityourself/)
in its “Do It Proper With Copper” series serves as a valuable resource for plumbers,
contractors, and technicians installing or working with new copper alloys.
Ferguson & PHCC Educational Foundation
Celebrate a Decade of Industry Education
Ferguson and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation are
celebrating ten years of educational programs made possible by Ferguson contributions. These generous gifts to the Foundation’s annual giving campaign
have supported the Foundation’s mission of providing quality business management and technical educational programs to contractors and their
employees. The campaign also funds scholarships through the PHCC National Auxiliary’s scholarship program. In 2005, Ferguson made a major charitable
gift to the Foundation’s Invest in Your Future Annual Giving Campaign in support of industry education, and has continued to give generously each year
since.
“Ferguson’s track record of support illustrates that loyalty and a belief in the value of long-term relationships are integral parts of their corporate values,”
said Foundation Chairperson Roger Peugeot. “They have our thanks – and that of the industry – for making a decade of great education possible.”
“Ferguson joined the Foundation’s Board of Governors back in 1990,” said Henry Wood, Senior Director of Residential Business Group & Corporate Counter
Development at Ferguson. “It has been a pleasure to expand this relationship through our backing of the Invest in Your Future Campaign over the past ten
years. Enabling the Foundation’s efforts to provide training for thousands of people makes the scale of what we have accomplished together remarkable.”
The 2014 fundraising goal for the Foundation’s annual campaign is $150,000 to support the development and delivery of industry educational programs and
scholarships. InSinkErator also provides matching contributions for the fundraiser.
By making a gift to the annual giving campaign, contractors, suppliers and manufacturers can show their support for the industry and be included on the
Foundation’s published contributor thank you list. Gift forms and a list of industry donors are available on the Foundation website at
www.phccfoundation.org or by calling 800-533-7694. The PHCC Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and contributions to the
Foundation are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
www.ferguson.com is the largest wholesale distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S.
About PHCC Educational Foundation
The PHCC Educational Foundation, a partnership of contractors, manufacturers, and wholesalers, was founded in 1987 to serve the plumbing-heating-cooling industry by
preparing contractors and their employees to meet the challenges of a constantly changing marketplace. For more information contact a member of the Foundation staff at
(800) 533-7694 or visit www.phccfoundation.org.
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The TAPHCC Newslink
TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING HEATING - COOLING CONTRACTORS, INC.
9041 Executive Park Drive - Suite 220
Knoxville, TN 37923
“It is the mark of an educated mind to
be able to entertain a thought without
accepting it.”
– Aristotle
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS SUPPORTING PHCC
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS listed here support
the PHCC of TENNESSEE. Consider
them when you place your next order or
request a service. When a sales representative calls on you who is NOT an
Associate Member, please ask them to
support YOUR Association and join the
TAPHCC before you place your next
order or request a service from them.
1-800-Water-Damage
AO Smith
Beaty Chevrolet Company
Ben O’Neal Company
Bradford White Corporation
Charlotte Pipe & Foundry
Coastal Supply Company
Computer Systems Plus
Crowe Howarth, LLP
Eastern Industrial Supplies
Ed’s Supply Co. Inc.
Employee Benefits Specialists
Ener-Tech Quality Controls
Enviro-Systems
FC² Sales Inc.
Federated Insurance Company
Ferguson, Knoxville
Ferguson, Johnson City
Ferguson, Nashville
Freeland Chevrolet
Geny Insurance Group
Gray Hodges Corporation
Hajoca-Chattanooga
Hajoca-Kingsport
Hajoca-Knoxville
Hendersonville Winnelson Co.
Hobbs & Associates
Hoffman & Hoffman
J. Smith Lanier & Co.
James M. Pleasants Co.
Johnstone Supply
Kenny Pipe & Supply Inc.- Knoxville
Lennox Industries
Lewis, King, Krieg, Waldrop - Knoxville
Lewis, King, Krieg, Waldrop - Nashville
Mercedes Benz of Knoxville
Mid America Marketing
Milwaukee Electric Tool
Nashville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
National Engravers, Inc.
Nissan of Cool Springs
O.G. Hughes & Sons, Inc
Peacock Sales Company
PMG Benefits Consulting, LLC
Pulley & Assoc. of TN, LLC
REA, Inc.
Reeder Chevrolet
Rodefer Moss & Co., PLCC
Safety and Health Compliance
Scott-Gross Co.
ServPro of Rocky Hill, Sequoyah Hills,
South Knox
ServPro of West Knoxville, Concord
Statewide Insurance
Stowers Rentals
Sunbelt Marketing
Tennessee 811
The Underground Detective
TIS Insurance Services
Tradesmen International
Trane, US Inc.
Trillium Construction
United Testing & Balancing
Victaulic
Viega
WM McClain Company
Water Services Inc.
West Chevrolet Inc.
Wiggs, Haun, & Bohan Sales Co.
Willis of TN, Inc.
SUPPORT YOUR CHAPTER PHCC ASSOCIATION
CHATTANOOGA
KNOXVILLE
President: Mike Keefe
Meeting - Call for date and time
Wally’s on Ringgold Road
Reservations: 423-622-3178
President: Gordy Noe
Secretary-Treasurer: Jim McCampbell
Meeting - 4th Monday, 11:45 am
Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike
RSVP- Gordy Noe - 865-922-2187
MIDDLE TENNESSEE
NORTHEAST TENNESSEE
President: Chris Gray
Sec-Treasurer: Fil Harris
Meeting: 3rd Tuesday, 11:00 am
Please call Fil at 615-254-8050 details
on meeting locations and schedule
President: Mark Lucas
Vice-President: Keith Rhymer
Sec-Treasurer: Leslie Persinger
Meeting - 2nd Tuesday, 11:30 am
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Reservations: 423-926-2665
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