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Golf Photos10Golf Thank You11Calendar of13 Events

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PBACCA Hosts 8th Annual Golf Tournament

1st Place Winners Joe Trotta, Chris Astoske, Joe Delanoand Dave O’Kelly...The United Refrigeration Team

2nd Place Winners Stan Cornell, Terry Cressmanand Russ Broadnix...Taylor-Made A/C Team

3rd Place Winners Mat Charles, Shane Munson, Greg Rodopoulosand Greg Divito...Ron McLaughlin Team

On November 7th 2009, PBACCA held their8th Annual Golf Tournament at the AtlantisCountry Club, 90 Golfers teed off at 8:00

a.m. Over 3,000 dollars were raised at this westto help support the Maury Jacobson ScholarshipFund and Education fund.

2009 Golf Tournament WinnersFirst Place:The United Refrigeration Team with a 54.Congratulations to Joe Trotta, Chris Astoske,Joe Delano and Dave O’Kelly.Second Place:The Taylor-Made Air Team with a 59.Congratulations to Stan Cornell, Russ Brodixand Terry CreasmanThird Place:The Ron McLaughlin Team with a 60.Congratulations to Matt Charles, GregRodopoulos, Shan Munson and Greg DivitoThe Longest Drive Winner:Joe Remington (United Refrigeration)Sponsored by: Schumacher AutomotiveClosest to the Pin Winner:Andrew Laycock (Cousins Air)Sponsored by: Fresh-Aire UV/TriatomicThe Straightest Drive Winner:Al Santoro (Tropic Supply)Sponsored by: Fresh-Aire UV/TriatomicPar 3 Poker Winner:Bill O’Brian (Atlantis A/C)Ventura Tape and Russell Sponsored thisyear’s Golf ShirtsJohnstone Supply provided the Grand Prizeraffle; Comfort Star 3Ton mini split HeatPump System, won by Daryl Sholar.

Hello Fellow PBACCA Members!

Our 8th Annual golf tournament at Atlantis Country Clubwas a great success! We had a lot of golfers, and theweather was great. Congratulations to all golf and rafflewinners.

My time is up as your President; time passes so fast. I havetruly enjoyed being president and working with everyone.

I wish to thank my Board of Directors for the great support that they gave me. Thanksto all of our sponsors. Whenever we needed something you always stepped up andasked how can we help. Thanks also to all our members who are very involved in theoperation of this organization. You came to meetings and made recommendations tothe board. That is the sign of a strong organization.

Finally, thanks to Pam Ripple our Executive Director for her tireless effort in gettingeverything ready for the meetings and other activities that we have each year. Pam youare the engine that keeps this organization running. Every organization needs someonelike you to keep it running smooth.

We must now turn our attention of our next president and give him our full support.

Thank You,

Tom Brooks, President

The Plenum 2 DECEMBER ’09

PBACCA 2009 OFFICERSPresident: Tom BrooksBrooks A/C & Heating

(561) 793-3476 • Fax (561) 793-3476Cell (561) 389-8739 • [email protected]

President Elect: Tom DoneganDonegan A/C


Vice President: Donald Flori Apollo A/C


Secretary : Roy WattenbargerVans Comfortemp


Treasurer: Cliff GriffithMechanical A/C Systems


Director: Arturo A. AlbaArco Supply


Director: Sue Hagenbaumer Tropic Supply


Director: John Riley Al Packer Ford


Director: Kerri CasperCool Calulations

(561) 585-6371 • Fax (561) 588-1413 Cell (561) 346-5823 • [email protected]

Director: Pat Mesmer Smithco Services


Director: Daryl SholarVillage of Wellington

(561) 685-6309 • Fax (561) 753-2428 • Cell (561) [email protected]

Past President: Steve SparksSmithco Services


—————Executive Director: PAM RIPPLE

585-3880 • Fax-585-3347e-mail: [email protected]

LEGAL COUNCIL: William J. Marell - Glickman, Witters & Marel478-1111

FINANCIAL ADVISOR: Donna M. Sotillo, CPA - Sotillo & Company547-5730

—————In Memory of Pat Hegarty

Palm Beach Air Conditioning Contractors Association (PBACCA) is an independent association servingthe needs of the HVACR industry in Palm Beach County. PBACCA is not affiliated with the nationalgroup Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). The mission of PBACCA is to assist andbetter enable PBACCA members to acquire, serve, and satisfy their customers.

Associate Distributors - Palm Beach CountyArco Supply, Lake Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561-586-3331Bond Supply, Riviera Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561-848-7778Carrier of Florida, West Palm Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .888-827-3352Gemaire Distributors, West Palm Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561-842-6311Johnstone Supply, West Palm Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561-689-3366Lennox International Supply, West Palm Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561-656-4030N.B. Handy, Boca Raton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561-997-8662Noland Company, Pompano Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .954-785-6665Goodman Distribution SE, Inc., West Palm Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561-616-9466Refricenter, West Palm Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561-689-8075Trane Company, West Palm Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561-683-3306Tropic Supply, West Palm Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561-684-3997

Tom BrooksBrooks A/C & Heating

P B A C C APh 561-585-3880 Fax 561-585-3347

Email [email protected] Website www.pbacca.orgAnother Way PBACCA is working for YOU!


Our Website!

Visit www.pbacca.organd see what’s new!

December 3, 2009PBACCA Presents…

Understanding WorkersCompensation

1 CEU Credit Workers CompensationProvider # 0003374 • Course # 0008973

Guest SpeakerKEN COOK

Air Conditioning Apprenticeship

6:00 pm Check-in 7:00 pm Dinner

Cost: $30.00 Members $50.00 Non-Members~

Crowne Plaza1601 Belvedere Road — West Palm Beach

(For Directions call 561-684-9400)

~Just another example of how we serve the

Air Conditioning Contractors of Palm Beach CountyDON’T WAIT....REGISTER NOW

Call Pam at [email protected]

Understanding WorkersCompensation

1 CEU Credit Workers CompensationProvider # 0003374 • Course # 0008973

Guest Speaker

KEN COOK***THURSDAY****

DECEMBER 3, 20096:00 pm Check-in 7:00 pm Dinner

Cost: $30.00 Members $50 Non-Members

Important - Reservations are required

Please fax this form back to the PBACCA office at561-585-3347 or call Pam at

561-585-3880 to make your reservation today.

Reservation deadline, Tuesday, December 1 at 5:00 p.m.

Company_______________________ #Attending________

Attendees ______________________________________

________________________________________________

Company phone # ________________________________

*** To Guarantee your seat please FAX back thispage before December 1 - 5 PM.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to guarantees given to thehotel, no refunds for cancellations can be approvedafter April 1st. Cancellations after this date, and no-shows, will be charged and invoiced for the full costof the dinner. Cancellations must be made in writing.

December ProgramCall to Action Fax Back Page


APPLICATION FOR EXHIBITOR BOOTH:Company Name __________________________________________________________________________________

Representative(s) List all names ______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Company Address ________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ___________________________ Fax_________________________E-mail Address ______________________

Please indicate 3 choices of location foryour booth (1) _____ (2) _____ (3) _____

Door Prize Cards will be included in thepackage for you to fill out the night of thetrade show. We ask that you bring at least(2) door prizes per booth purchases.

I DO ____ DO NOT ____ need the 6’ tablethat is included with my booth.

Additional table(s) available thru ShowManagement.

Do you need electricity? ___ There will bea charge of $60.00 for electricity.

There will be forklifts available forunloading trucks. Any or all specialrequests should be made with our officebefore the day of the show.

Upon receipt of your reservations, you willreceive a confirmation letter with boothnumber, set up time and othermiscellaneous instructions.

Assoc. Member Trade Show Booth (10x10):

$400.00 x _____ = __________*Membership dues must be current to recieve discount rate

Non-Assoc. Member Trade Show Booth(10x10): $500.00 x _____ = __________

Assoc. New Membership Dues for 2010:

$200.00 x _____ = __________(Annual Dues Normally $350 *Special rate for new members only)

Please make your check toPBACCA and remit to:302 West Mango Street #26 Lantana, FL 33462PBACCA reserves the right to alter floor plan ifnecessary for vehicle locations.Cancellationsmust be written and received a minimum of 30days prior to the show.

Signature______________________________

Check # _________

enclosed in the amount of $______________

PBACCA proudly presents…

Air Show2010

The Largest Air Conditioning Trade Showof the Palm Beaches

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 • 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.South Florida Fairgrounds • The Expo Centre9067 Southern Boulevard • West Palm Beach


SPECIAL INTERESTSPECIAL INTEREST

The board meets the first Thursday of every monththroughout the year. The board meetings are where the“business work” of the association is done. As thebylaws require, a commitment to attend a minimum of 6regular board meetings during the term of office.

If you would like to be considered for the 2010 slate call the association’s office (561-585-3880) orcomplete the Nomination Form above and fax it back to 561-585-3347.

OFFICERS NOMINEE OTHER CANDIDATES

President Tom Donegan __________________________(Donegan A/C)

President-Elect Donald Flori __________________________(Apollo A/C)

Vice President Roy Wattenbarger __________________________(Vans Comfortemp)

Secretary Cliff Griffith __________________________(Mechanical A/C Systems)

Treasurer Pat Mesmer __________________________(Smithco Services)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John Riley __________________________(Al Packer Ford)

Arturo A. Alba __________________________(Arco Supply)

Karri Casper __________________________(Cool Calculations)

Sue Hagenbaumer __________________________(Tropic Supply)

Daryl Sholar __________________________(Village of Wellington)

Abel Garza __________________________(AG Services Maintenance & Repair)

PAST PRESIDENT Tom Brooks(Brooks A/C & Heating)

Get involved with your association!!! Nominate yourself or a co-worker to serve as an Officer orDirector for PBACCA. The mission of PBACCA is to assist and better enable its members to acquire,serve and satisfy their customers. In order to best accomplish this we need the support andinvolvement of people like YOU!!

Nomination Ballot2010 Nomination Form

Would you like to be part of the workingbody of YOUR association?

The 2010 Nomination process will begin at the DecemberGeneral Membership Meeting by putting together a slate ofofficers and directors for the 2010 year. Elections will take place at the December 3rd General Member-ship Meeting.


SEER Member of the YearService Enthusiasm Effort Reliability

The SEER Member of the Year is presented for service to the Association and the industry during the past year,and shall be given to the nominee deemed most worthy by the Board of Directors. The nominees shall be chosenfrom the current membership of the Association, or their employees.

No class of membership shall be excluded from Consideration; however, paid-up membership is required forselection. Nominations shall be presented to the Board no later than January 1st and the award shall be presented atthe January 17th Installation Dinner.

President of current year is not eligible, but past President’s and current Board Members are eligible.

NOMINEES NEEDED By January 1st!!Please forward your nominees to the Association office for consideration to Pam Ripple fax # 561-585-3347 or E-mail [email protected]

SEER Member of the Year Award Nominee: ______________________________________________________

Nominee Company:____________________________________ Phone: ______________________________

Your Name and Company (optional):____________________________________

Write a small paragraph why you believe your nominee should be Member of the Year.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Member of the YearMember of the Year

PBACCA 2010 Installation BanquetBenvenuto RestaurantSaturday, January 16, 2010

6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 1730 North Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL

Join us in welcoming our incoming Slate of 2010 Officers

and to thank those that have served during 2009.

Enjoy an evening with your friends and peers with fine food and entertainment at the beautiful Benvenuto Restaurant.

HAPPY HOUR SPONSORD BY AL PACKER FORD

Enjoy entertainment provided by Joe Conti and his band. SPONSORED BY FEDERATED INSURANCE

Contact Pam for more information @ 561-585-3880 or e-mail [email protected]

SPECIAL INTERESTSPECIAL INTEREST


Matt Berquist, Michael Danzey, Brian Hatfield and David Stewarton Service Experts Team

Bill Smyth, John Sillan, Jim Bailey and Terry Barreton Smyth Air Team

Neil Arteaga, Joe Remington, Eric Snell and Rob Klineon Refricenter Team

Joe Westbrook, Ryan Layton and Chris Mattsonon Arco Supply Team

Doug Lindstrom, Patrick McMahon, Jeff Lindstromand Fred Perfeh on Lindstrom Air Team

John Biescia, Jim Biescia, Jim Higginsand Andrew Laycock on Cousins Team

Mark Nelles, Al Santoro, Chuck Wallaceand Bill Reams on Tropic Supply Team

PBCAA President Tom Brooks andVice President Don Flori

Closest to the pin Winner Andrew Laycockwith President Tom Brooks

RPBH Instructor Patrick Raney, Ashante Townsand President Tom Brooks

PBACCA 8th AnnualGolf Tournament

A gracious thank you goes out to all our Sponsors, Volunteersand participants for their donations and time. We hope to seeyou at next year’s PBACCA 9th Annual Golf Tournamentscheduled for Saturday November 13th 2009!Please feel free to contact Pam Ripple at PBACCA to make nextyear’s tournament even better.


Cary Hagenbaumer, Alex Hagenbaumer, Pat Igo and Seth Englishon BTU Rep’s Team

Longest Drive winner Joe Remingtonwith Tom Brooks

Top Prize winner Greg Rodpouloswith Johnstone Supply

Straightest Drive winner Al Santorowith Tom Brooks

Par 3 Poker winner Bill O’Brienwith Tom Brooks

Grand Prize winner Daryl Sholar 1200 BTU 13mini split Donated by Johnstone Supply

Daryl Sholar with Hole in one Lincoln MKXSponsored by Al Packer Ford

Renee Gates and Past PresidentSteve Sparks

Matt Topkins, Don Taylor and Shane Pompaon The Taylor-Made A/C Team

Dennis Morganwith Rectorseal

Tim McGrawwith Edward Jones Investments

Anita McGraw

Beneficiaries of the Education & Scholarship FundThe Royal Palm Beach High School Air Conditioning Program • The Maury Jacobson Scholarship Fund


BRONZE SPONSORSGOLD SPONSOR

ANNUAL PLATINUM SPONSORS

CONTRACTORSPONSOR

Arturo Alba, Ed Sasso, Ray Strong and Wes Gossan on Arco Supply Team

Dave Braden, Matt Kuntz, Bill O’Brian and Ray Holmes on Triatomic Environmental

Steve Sanders, Tim Snell, Brian Nugent and Bob Benz on stephen k. denny TeamJohn Olson, Alan Hastey, Bill Hastey and Richard Powell on WL Hastey Team


GOLD SPONSORSAL PACKER FORD

JOHNSTONE SUPPLYRUSSELL

VENTURA TAPEFEDERATED INSURANCE

RAFFLE PRIZES DONATED BYCOOL CALCULATIONSJOHNSTONE SUPPLY

T GLENN CONSTRUCTION

REGISTRATION TABLE SPONSORCOOL CALCULATIONS

MULLIGAN TABLE SPONSOR EDWARD JONES INVESTMENT REPRESENTATIVE

TIM MCGRAW

TOURNAMENT HOLE CONTESTS

GRAND PRIZE HOLE IN ONE SPONSORSponsored by – AL PACKER FORD

Prize – 3 YEAR LEASE ON A LINCOLN MKS

HOLE-IN-ONES SPONSOR & PAR 3 POKERAL PACKER FORD

Prize – VACATION PACKAGES

CLOSEST-TO-THE-PINSponsored by – FRESH-AIRE UV/TRIATOMIC

Prize – $50 Gift Certificate to Home Depot

LONGEST DRIVESponsored by – SCHUMACHER AUTOMOTIVE


STRAIGHTEST DRIVESponsored by – FRESH-AIRE UV/TRIATOMIC


GOODIE BAG ITEMS DONATED BYFEDERATED INSURANCE

EDWARD JONESRECTORSEAL

HOLE SPONSORSAL PACKER FORD

ARCO SUPPLY

FEDERATED INSURANCE

FLORIDA ELECTRIC MOTOR SALES

GOODMAN DISTRIBUTION

JOHNSTONE SUPPLY

RCD CORPORATION

REFRICENTER

RECTORSEAL

RUSSELL

TROPIC SUPPLYREFRIGERATION, INC.

VENTURA TAPE

W.L. HASTEY A/C & REFRIGERATION

FOURSOMES

Thank You to all who helped make the 2009 PBACCAGolf Tournament at Atlantis Country Club a great success!

All Year CoolingArco Supply #1Arco Supply #2

Aspen Air/CarrierBTU Reps

Cousins Air, Inc.Florida Electric Motor Sales

Goodman DistributionJohnstone Supply

Lindstrom AirRefricenter

Ron McLaughlin & AssociatesService Experts

Smyth Air Conditioning Inc.stephen k. denny A/C

Taylor/Made A/CTriatomic Environmental

Tropic supplyUnited Refrigeration #1United Refrigeration #2

Whale’n AirW.L. Hastey A/C &

Refrigeration

Ashante TownsDon Flori

Sue HagenbaumerTerry Ward

Karri Casper

Renee GatesTerry Glenn

Tim McGrawTom Brooks

Luanne Hastey

Patrick RannyDaryl SholarSteve SparksSusan Long

VOLUNTEERS ThankYou

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**Calendar of Events Subject to ChangeQuestions? Call Pam Ripple, Executive Director

PBACCA at 561-585-3880.

Palm Beach Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Inc.

2009/2010 CALENDAR of Events

Dec. 3 General Meeting - 6:00 p.m.Crowne Plaza - 1601 Belvedere RoadWest Palm Beach

Jan. 7 Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.Smithco - 4420 Georgia Ave.West Palm Beach

Jan. 16 Installation Banquet - 6:30 p.m.Benvenuto’s Restaurant1730 North Federal HighwayBoynton Beach

Feb. 4 General Meeting - 6:00 p.m.Aboard RGF’s Envision

March 2 Airshow - So. Florida Fairgrounds5-8:30 p.m.

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10 Best Caddy Responses

#10 - Golfer: "Think I'm going to drown myself in the lake."Caddy: "I don't think you can keep your head down that long."

#9 - Golfer: "I'd move heaven and earth to break 100 on thiscourse."Caddy: "Try heaven, you've already moved most of the earth."

#8 - Golfer: "Do you think my game is improving?"Caddy: "Yes sir, you miss the ball much closer now."

#7 -Golfer: "Do you think I can get there with a 5 iron?"Caddy: "Eventually."

#6 - Golfer: "You've got to be the worst caddy in the world."Caddy: "I don't think so sir. That would be too much of acoincidence."

#5 - Golfer: "Please stop checking your watch all the time. It'stoo much of a distraction."Caddy: "It 's not a watch - it's a compass."

#4 - Golfer: "How do you like my game?"Caddy: "Very good sir, but personally, I prefer golf."

#3 - Golfer: "Do you think it's a sin to play on Sunday?"Caddy: "The way you play, sir, it's a sin on any day."

#2 - Golfer: "This is the worst course I've ever played on."Caddy: "This isn't the golf course. We left that an hour ago."

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Apprenticeship Corner

Need QualifiedTechnicians?

The next time you have anopening for a technician, call thelocal Apprenticeship office at 296-5236. They can help you find aqualified apprentice to hire andenroll in the local PBACCA spon-sored Apprenticeship Programoffered at Palm Beach CommunityCollege. You’ll be sure youremployee is being taught the rightskills and acquiring the training tobecome a productive journey man.

Another way PBACCA serves you!

PALM BEACH AIR CONDITIONINGCONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

302 West Mango Street #26Lantana, FL 33462

OUR MISSION: To assist and better enable PBACCA members to acquire, serve and satisfy their customers.

PRSRT STDU.S. Postage

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Permit No 1446

Palm Beach Air ConditioningContractors Association302 West Mango Street #26 Lantana, FL 33462561-585-3880

Become Certified

PBACCA will provide a proctor uponrequest for onsite testing.

The E.P.A. has established a MandatoryTechnician Certification Program. Techniciansare required to become certified under themandatory program. Under the final E.P.A. rule,the sale of refrigerant will be restricted tocertified technicians.

For more information on EPA testingcall Pam at 561-585-3880.

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