So what do RSES and EKA have in common? First a definition of the terms! RSES stands for Refrigeration Service Engineer Society and EKA stands for Empire Keystone Association.
Hopefully most of you know that the Lehigh Valley has had its own chapter of the RSES for about 5years. Yes, its almost 5 years since the chapter has reformed and started to meet on a regular basis for training and education. During that time we've seen members take advantage of the training classes for the CM certification, also members have pursued the NATE certifications. We've had a lot of great training classes and been able to make some new friendships. For me it's been a great and challenging experience.
So what about EKA? Let me explain. The RSES is comprised of a lot of local chapters just like ours, each chapter is part of a region of the RSES. I think there are about 17 different regions for different parts of the USA and Canada. The Lehigh Valley chapter is part of region 2 which includes all of New York and Pa. There are currently about 24 active chapters in region 2. A lot of regions in RSES have a regional association. Our region 2 association is called EKA or Empire Keystone Association. The purpose of the regional association is a lot like the purpose of the local chapter but on a bigger scale. Once or twice a year the regional association meets for training and education. Because its a larger audience it can attract a lot of good speakers and programs that further your education and skills.
Our region 2 association or EKA will be meeting Syracuse on Oct. 4-5. Saturday will be devoted to training and will include a 4Hr. Copeland scroll compressor seminar followed by Sporlan stepper valve training and finishing with a Honeywell presentation on VSD's. After a good night's sleep the EKA business meeting will take place on Sunday morning. This is our chance to discuss our ideas and business with our region 2 director, Mr. Bill Parliapiano. Bill is the elected region 2 director and meets regularly with the entire international RSES board. So he is our eyes and ears about cutting edge developments in the HVAC world.
There will be another EKA seminar in April that is being held in Ben Salem, just a stone's throw away. This will be an even bigger event. The Delaware valley chapter is the sponsor for the seminar. The Lehigh Valley chapter will assist Delaware valley with this event.
So you can see that in addition to some fine local training you are also able to take advantage of even wider opportunities to enhance your knowledge and I didn't even mention the international seminar in September being held in Indianapolis, In.
On a closing note, our EKA president, Mr. Bruce Robertson has had to step down as president of EKA due to some serious medical problems. Bruce, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and we wish you a speedy recovery.
With the busy summer months quickly slipping away remember to take time out for recreation and make plans to participate with you local chapter of RSES in the coming educational year for training and educational opportunities.
