March-April Monthly eLetter | |
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The Sporting Clays Tournament held March 30, 2024 was a great success! Thank you to the 22 teams and 17 sponsors that participated! Visit the Associate member websites linked below and support them – the event would not have been possible without their supporting us.
Congratulations to the winners: 1st Pl: Ben Rasico, George Evans, Steve Story & Eric Mendez of Team 5 (Airpro West Coast Air Conditioning, Inc); 2nd Pl: Joe Nuccio, Dave Hughes, Dick Hermes & Mitch Locker of Team 2 (Nuccio Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.) and 3rd Pl: Scott Neumann, Steve Malitinos, Rick Maltinos & Russ Thompson of Team 6 (Airpro West Coast Air Conditioning, Inc). Men’s overall winner, breaking 44 of 50 clays, was Mitch Locker of Team 2 and the women’s overall winner, breaking 37 of 50 clays, was Lois Yassanye of Team 7 (Airpro West Coast Air Conditioning, Inc).
A equipment malfunction resulted in the loss of the photo files from the event.
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TODAY'S A/C & REFRIGERATION NEWS | |
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The Importance of Employee Retention in the HVACR Industry
Employee retention is a critical factor for the success of any business, and this is especially true for HVACR companies.
In an industry where skilled employees are in high demand, retaining top talent can significantly impact the quality of service, customer satisfaction, and overall business growth.
With the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting a modest 5% growth rate from 2020 to 2030, contractors face the uphill task of finding and keeping skilled HVACR industry employees.
Today, we’ll explore the importance of employee retention in the HVACR industry and suggest some best practices, including educating employees about their health benefit options.
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ACprosite: LEGISLATURE PASSES TWO OF FRACCA’S PRIORITY BILLS
March 28, 2024
The 2024 session of the Florida legislature passed two of FRACCA’s priority bills (HB 481 and HB 917) as identified by RSA Consulting Group’s Vice President of Government Relations and Community Affairs (and FRACCA’s lobbyist) Edward Briggs in his January 16, 2024 weekly wrap-up.
A third bill, HB 49, dealing with employment of minors, also passed and was approved by Governor DeSantis.
CS/HB 481 — Building Construction Regulations and System Warranties
by Civil Justice Subcommittee and Rep. Maggard (CS/SB 612 by Commerce and Tourism Committee and Senator Hooper)
The bill expands the kind of work that Class A and Class B air-conditioning contractors and mechanical contractors may undertake to include replacing, disconnecting, or reconnecting power wiring on the line side of a dedicated existing electrical disconnect switch on a single phase electrical system; and repairing or replacing power wiring, disconnects, breakers, or fuses for dedicated HVAC circuits with proper use of a circuit breaker lock.
The bill prohibits the conditioning of an HVAC system warranty on product registration and specifies that the full length of such a warranty’s coverage term begins on the date a licensed contractor installs the system. The bill also requires that an HVAC warranty or product registration card or form must specify that the card or form is for the product registration and that failure to complete and return the form does not diminish any warranty rights.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2024.
Vote: Senate 40-0; House 117-0
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RACCA's Executive Lunch N Learn May 16, 2024, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm: 2024 Florida Legislative session review by FRACCA Lobbyist RSA Consulting Group. Tampa Trane Supply, 4720 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, FL 33605. Members: $19.50, Non-members: $24.50. | |
Watch for another group of Associate RACCA Members next issue. | |
RACCA's Newest Contractor Member ConServ Building Services | |
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Welcome Our New Contractor Member, ConServ Building Services! ConServ Building Services was founded in 1991, as the service division of BCH Mechanical. They offer HVAC-R services in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. They have hundreds of certified technicians across the region ready to repair and maintain equipment. Their Headquarters is located at 6350 118th Avenue North Largo, Fl. 33773 Phone # 727-541-5503
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RACCA's Newest Associate Member Bethel Products LLC | |
Introducing Our New Associate Member, Bethel Products LLC! Bethel Products LLC is a professional, solutions-based HVAC/R Coil Supplier.
- Serving clients in the South East and around the United States, they provide Heat Transfer Solutions for large and small companies and form strategic partnerships to ensure product success = correct Form, Fit and Function of the Heat Exchanger Equipment.
- Their strategy of partnering with the client to establish a long term relationship is the major focus of Bethel Products. This targeted approach has proven to be a successful formula for expanding market share for the client by assisting them in providing both new and aftermarket solutions, thereby increasing the sales of the clients they represent by supplying the best equipment for their application. They strive to be your preferred supplier for all your heat transfer equipment needs.
Bethel Products is located at 926 SE 9th St. Cape Coral, FL 33990 Phone # 877-636-2645
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Pictures From RACCA's Sporting Clays Tournament 2024 | |
RACCA's Check-In for the Sporting Clays Tournament | |
All the Teams mounting their Vehicles | |
Brendan Fuller RACCA's President awarding the Gun Raffle Winner Bobby Richards of Griffin Service. | |
Shannon and Eliana with Gulf Coast Air Systems. Who said girls can have fun Shooting. | |
Great day to be shooting. Weather was perfect. | |
It appears he is getting a lot of pointers. | |
Everyone watching the Shoot off between George Evans Team 5 Airpro West Coast Air Conditioning, Mitch Locker Team 2 Nuccio Heating Air Conditioning and Darin Yassanye Team 7 Airpro West Coast Air Conditioning. Each shooter broke 44 out of 50. Mitch Locker won the tie breaker with Team 2 Nuccio Air Conditioning . Well done. | |
Everyone waiting for BBQ to arrive. | |
Teams 9 & 10 JP Griffin and Teams 18 & 19 Griffin Service after a fun day out of shooting. | |
Pictures of FRACCA Award given to RACCA | |
RACCA was presented an Award for Dedication to the HVACR Industry at the last FRACCA Board Meeting in Tampa. The Award was excepted by Bryan (BJ) Lingerfelt of JP Griffin. One of two of RACCA Representatives to serve on the FRACCA Board. | |
Pictures From RACCA's Lunch N Learn | |
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Trane Supply 4720 East Adamo Drive, Tampa
Introduction to Air Conditioning: Does your Office Personnel speak Air Conditioning? Who Should Attend? Receptionists, Office Administrators, Dispatchers, Cost Accounting Clerks, Entry-Level Helpers, Warehouse, Parts Runners, etc.
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FRACCA (Florida Refrigeration Air Conditioning Contractors Association) Bulletin Board | |
FRACCA At Sea 2025 Voyager of the Seas
Departing Port Canaveral on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
5-night trip going to Caribbean - Eastern (Caribbean)
Visiting: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Labadee
Unlike our last cruise this one only includes taxes, fees, and pre-paid gratuities. Please reach out to add WI-FI or drink packages. For those of you that are foodies we also recommend considering purchasing a meal package for 3 nights in their specialty dining room.
Book your Cabanas early for a great beach day.
Invite your teams, families, friends and spend time building relationships
with other Air Conditioning Contractors in a relaxed atmosphere.
2 CEU Credits will be available as well!
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RACCA's Contact Information | |
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Main Phone # 727-209-5745
Main Email: racca@racca-florida.org
Apprenticeship Phone # 813-253-9859
Apprenticeship Email apprenticeship@racca-florida.org
Address: P.O. Box 2403 Oldsmar, Fl. 34677
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Michael Tarris Acting Executive Director | | | | |
