The Spring 2022 Board of Directors meeting will take place Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mystic Hilton in Mystic, CT.
We will be holding an optional tour of Mohegan Sun on Saturday, March 19 at approximately 3 pm. Please click HERE and register if you would like to attend.
Come for a preview of this beautiful venue before the EEE!
Hotel Information:
Hilton Mystic
20 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355
$179.99 per night Thursday, March 17 - Sunday, March 20
complimentary self parking, 2 Breakfast coupons per day, free in-room Wifi
To reserve a room call 800-HILTONS (445-8667) ask for OESP room block or to reserve online CLICK HERE.
The last day to register is Friday, March 4.
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Click HERE for registration information.
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REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!
SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!
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JOIN US FOR THIS YEAR'S CARE TO RIDE
BENEFITING OIL HEAT CARES
HONORING RALPH ADAMS
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The 2022 Care to Ride will take place on Monday, May 23 at Mohegan Sun at the start of the Annual Eastern Energy Expo. Anyone is welcome to participate.
There will be three groups: Motorcycles, bicycles and runners/walkers.
All funds will go directly to Oil Heat Cares, a 501(c)(3) foundation with the mission to find current and potential consumers who have come across unexpected circumstances and truly need help. OHC is dedicated to providing the warmth and security that everyone deserves. You can sponsor a participant, contribute to their success or, join us! Visit Oil Heat Cares for more information.
This year, GoFundMe has made some changes to the way they are functioning. In order to be set up as part of the Care To Ride fundraiser, please email lstrug@thinkoesp.org to get started. If you are interested in multiple people participating on the same "team," everyone will need to participate using the same email address. So choose one person to be your team leader and all of the funds raised will show under that person on the Care to Ride 2022 - Ride for Ralph GoFundme page.
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Last month, the Southeast PA Chapter met with Mike Arnt, the HVAC instructor at Lancaster County CTC (LCCTC), and his students.
The meeting was a great opportunity for the Southeast PA Chapter to provide the school replacement burners from Beckett, Carlin, and Riello. These burners were donated to the school to provide the students with hands-on field experience.
In addition, the Chapter attendees had an opportunity to speak to the students about their work experiences and offered advice for a successful career in our industry.
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At last month’s Westchester Chapter meeting, Vinnie Ventura of Venco Sales was our guest speaker. Vinnie gave an informative presentation about Steam Max Boilers, a dedicated steam unit with a ten-year warranty that is highly rated.
Attendees appreciated the detailed discussion on the benefits and features of this contractor-friendly boiler. Vinnie stressed the ease of installation because of the boiler’s optional installation kit, simplifying installation and the boiler’s multiple configurations, easing access to the boiler room.
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We thank Vinnie for a great presentation! He eagerly answered questions and educated our contractors with his comprehensive knowledge of the steam system.
For more information regarding the Westchester Chapter, please visit heatcoolpros.org.
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At last month’s New Haven Chapter Meeting, the guest speaker was Chris Herb, Executive Director of the CT Energy Marketers Association (CEMA). Chris gave an informative presentation on the current legislative affairs surrounding our industry. He highlighted a state initiative, brought forth by the California Clean Air Board (CARB), to electrify homes and cars by the year 2035.
CEMA is launching a grassroots effort to battle this plan through presence at meetings and education of local municipalities’ energy-related boards. He emphasized it is a fight we can win, but needs the participation of everyone.
We thank Chris for his time and a great presentation. Attendees enjoyed a delicious dinner and informative discussion. In addition to members in attendance, there were two new and two returning student guests from the Entech Training Center.
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The Mid-Atlantic Chapter held its monthly meeting at Bellisimos in Finksburg, MD. The guest speaker was Leroy Squires, Service Coordinator and Trainer from NH Yates. Leroy gave an informative presentation on residential circulators and discussed the Utica Condensing Boiler which has been available for several years.
We thank Leroy for his time and support of the chapter. Attendees enjoyed a great presentation and dinner.
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The Eastern Ct Chapter of Oil & Energy Service Professionals held its chapter meeting last month with 15 attendees including company owners, technicians, and manufacturers reps. Everyone enjoyed hearing from Fred Mariah of David Gooding, Inc. who spoke about Roth oil tanks with emphasis on oil containment issues facing installers today.
Fred was followed by Guy Woolard of Heat-Flo who led a very engaging discussion on Heat-Flo indirect water heaters covering proper sizing, piping, application strategies, anode maintenance, as well as the impacts of water quality, treated and untreated, on tank type water heaters.
The monthly raffle prize, a Rectorseal flaring kit, generously donated by EDOS Manufacturers Reps, was won by Ray Lopez of R&W Heating. A second raffle prize of two passes to the Eastern Energy Expo, being held this May 22-25 at the Mohegan Sun were won by a fortunate Henry Moy, also from R&W Heating.
Congratulations to both winners and a heartfelt thank you to Fred Mariah and Guy Woolard.
Next month the ECOESP is pleased to welcome Dave Holdorf from Taco. Stay tuned for our meeting announcement!
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At last month’s CT Valley meeting, 17 members and guests were treated to an educational presentation on Honeywell connected solutions.
The presenters were Roger Stolting and Rick Pothier, both of EDOS Reps. The crowd was treated to another delicious meal provided by the staff of Portofino’s. Details of the B100 project that is being conducted by Entech and its school board were discussed by board chairman George Perrelli.
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The South Jersey Chapter meeting last month featured Tom Sinnott of Keystone Sales & Associates presenting a program called, “How to Improve Indoor Air Quality, Fresh Air Appliance Filtration & Control. Best Practices for HRV & ERVs.” The group enjoyed an excellent dinner and great company.
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The Poconos Chapter was excited to have 22 members and guests in attendance for its February meeting. After the general membership meeting, President Sal Furino introduced Dan Kelly, product manager for Seitron Americas. Dan’s presentation on proper combustion and use of combustion analyzers was outstanding.
Then, Joe Vitale from Vitale & Sons Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning updated members on a recent Oil Heat Cares project his team completed. Joe thanked Rosemarie Bartchak from Boyertown Furnace for supplying the warm air furnace and F.W. Webb of Allentown Pa. for supplying parts to complete project. Thanks again to Joe, Nick and the Vitale staff for your time to install the equipment.
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Click HERE to find a local chapter near you.
Click HERE t o view recent photos of chapter meetings on Facebook.
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Welcome New
OESP Members
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OESP is pleased to welcome the following new members who recently joined. We look forward to seeing you at our future meetings! |
Scott Blaze
HOP Energy
Mitchell Buzas
Entech
Jamie Chadwick
Wohler, USA
Jeff Fisher
Jeff's HVAC
Gary Hezlep
Burch Oil Co.
Ryan Pinnock
Winsupply
Bob Wyngowski
Bob's Oil Burner Service
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Thank you to all our Corporate Members for your continued support. If you are interested in learning more about a corporate membership, please call the office at 888-552-0900 or email Lisa Strug at lstrug@thinkoesp.org.
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Advanced Fuel Solutions
B.J. Terroni Co.
Bell & Gossett (A Xylem brand)
Bender
Bradford White Corp.
Carlin/Hydrolevel
CC Controlled Combustion
Consumer Focus / ServicEdge
E Instruments by Sauermann
ECR International
EDOS, INC.
Emerson Swan
Energy Kinetics
Field Controls Co.
Fluid Industrial Associates
Fuel Ox
F.W. Webb
General Filters
Grundfos
Laars Heating Systems
Mitsubishi Electric
NEFI
New Yorker Boiler
NTI - USA
PA Petroleum Assoc
PB Heat, LLC
Powderhorn Agency
QHT, Inc.
R.W. Beckett Corp.
Rathe Associates
Resideo
Riello Burners of NA
Rinnai
Roth, USA
Seitron Americas
Shipley Energy
Sid Harvey
Slant/Fin
Suntec Industries
TACO, Inc.
Testo Inc.
The Granite Group
Thermo Pride
Torrington Supply
Toyotomi USA, Inc.
Universal Supply Group
US Supply Co.
Venco Sales
Weil-McLain
Wohler USA, Inc.
Z-Flex US, Inc
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Message from the Executive Director |
Hello OESP! Spring is in the air and if you haven’t signed up yet for the spring board meeting or Saturday night dinner, please click HERE to register.
And if you didn’t pre-order your black zip-up OESP hooded sweatshirt, don’t worry, we will have plenty on hand in Mystic.
I invite you to take note of the Corporate Partners who have once again graciously agreed to support OESP as 2021 annual sponsors – Taco, R.W. Beckett, Suntec Industries, Carlin/Hyrdolevel, General Filters, Wohler, Sid Harvey, Roth, and Energy Kinetics. And I am proud to welcome F.W. Webb as a new Corporate Partner for 2022. We welcome you and appreciate your support. You will see their logos at the top of this issue and you’ll see OESP happily promote them at every turn.
If you want your company to join them as a Corporate Sponsor, please contact OESP headquarters for more information on special packages. We will be very happy to hear from you.
It is unbelievable to think, but the conference is right around the corner! Registration is opening shortly for EEE attendees; we are pleased to offer a full array of educational opportunities for the entire conference. Once again, registration features discounts to OESP members who want to register for the technical education track. This is just another way that your OESP membership pays off.
We must thank our valuable EEE Sponsors – your support is pivotal to our success : Expo Sponsors: Beckett, Federated Insurance, Rinnai and Taco; Technical Education Sponsors: AFS, Carlin/Hydrolevel, F.W. Webb and Weil-McLain; Tote Bag Sponsor: Sid Harvey’s. Own the Classroom Sponsors: Resideo, Sauermann and Seitron Americas; Opening Night Food Station Sponsor: Taco; Drink Sponsor: Carlin/Hydrolevel; Awards Banquet Dessert Sponsor: AFS.
As you very well know, membership in OESP provides you with invaluable connections to our industry as well as endless opportunities for networking and training. The association depends on its members to keep the wheels turning. So, please keep current with your dues. Paper invoices were mailed at the end of January for those who did not reply to the emailed version. If you typically receive your invoice by mail, please provide us with your email address so that we can send it that way in the future.
For those who have not had a chance to renew, please expect to hear from your chapter’s membership chair in a few weeks. Also, please provide updated information so that we can send your invoice promptly. If you have questions, please contact me at lstrug@thinkoesp.org or 888-552-0900.
Looking for a great outing at the EEE? You have two choices: First, the Care to Ride benefiting Oil Heat Cares will take place on Monday, May 23 leaving from Mohegan Sun. Click HERE for the online fundraising app. Second, the Dave Nelsen Golf Outing will also take place on Monday, May 18 at the Elmridge golf course as a fundraiser for the scholarship fund. Player registration will open with EEE Registration shortly.
Sponsorships are available. Please check with your company to see if you can lend support to the future of the industry (and have a lot of fun in the process.) Click HERE for available sponsorships.
OESP is also seeking support for the very important Dave Nelsen Scholarship fund. This scholarship has provided more than $300,000 in financial aid to students pursuing careers in the oil and energy field. Thank you to our early sponsors: Beckett, SCPEA, Carlin/Hydrolevel and Pompetti Oil for their generous support of this worthy cause.
You can also book your hotel room now, so don’t delay. Click HERE for reservation details.
You won’t want to miss the OESP opening reception being held on Monday, May 23 in conjunction with the EEE Hospitality night. It will be held in the beautiful Uncas ballroom at Mohegan Sun and promises a night of good food, drinks and friendship. And, of course there’s the annual awards banquet on Tuesday, May 24, where we will honor our own who have worked so hard on our behalf, and we will also honor some exceptional future members of our industry.
OESP is accepting applications for these very important awards. They will be presented at the OESP annual awards banquet at the EEE on Tuesday, May 24. When registration opens, please purchase your tickets ASAP. Details can be found on the OESP website or above in this newsletter.
On behalf of Jonathan Jaffe, Meredith Levy, and the rest of the OESP management team, thank you for the opportunity to serve this great Association. We look forward to seeing many of you in Mystic!
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Visit www.easternenergyexpo.com
Planning for the Eastern Energy Expo is going strong!
Registration is opening shortly.
Click HERE for sponsorship information.
The Exhibit Hall is sold out but plans are underway to expand the exhibit hall. Don't delay in booking your booth!
Limited outdoor space remains!
Call us at 888-552-0900 with questions about sponsoring or exhibiting.
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