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New Year, New York

Hello 2014! In addition to presenting you with a new look for your Headquarters News, courtesy of RSES Marketing Assistant Emily Fairall (see pg. 2 for more information), a lot more initiatives are underway for the first month of the new year.

RSES Journal will be presenting the annual 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards during the 2014 AHR Expo. Like previous years, companies receiving these awards received the highest number of inquiries in a year from you, our read-ers! A list of the 2013 winners and their winning products will be published in the March 2014 issue of RSES Journal.

A plethora of educational sessions will be available to all of those attending the show, including one from RSES Director, Training and Testing, Pat Murphy, CMS. Murphy’s session takes place Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 2–3 p.m., in room 1E02. The session, titled “Flammable Refrigerants—What You Need to Know,” will focus on HC refrigerants and how their operation capabilities can save energy. Attendees will also learn about their limitations and advantages, as well as the proper techniques for handling systems with these refrigerants. Be sure to check out the complete list of educational sessions at www.ahrexpo.com.

RSES and RSES Journal will also be posting images from the showroom floor to our social media pages. The conversation will begin on Jan 21. Follow us @RSESHQ on Twitter and become a part of the #RSESAHR14 discussion. “Like” the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society on Facebook for Expo updates and pictures as well. Similar to our interactions during the 76th Annual RSES Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa., we are inviting AHR attendees to share their Expo experiences on our social media sites.

Finally, RSES Journal will be giving away a free one-year subscription of the magazine to those who drop by the RSES booth and click the QR code avail-able there. This offer is for those who are presently not an RSES Member or RSES Journal subscriber (other restrictions apply). We want to get into the hands of those who are not familiar with all the great technical information and training we provide, and felt this is a great way to do just that.

If you happen to be in the New York City area during the 2014 AHR Expo, be sure to drop by Booth No. 1844! We would love to see you there!

Lori KasallisPublisher/EditorRSES Journallkasallis@rses.org800-297-5660 x4027

Junior Tool Bag

One of RSES’ newest products is the Junior Tool Bag. Complete with the RSES logo and yellow lining, the Junior Tool Bag is the perfect size for your HVACR tools.

Made of durable, water-resistant 600D polyester, the bag features a stable gatemouth design and heavy-duty zippers for all weather conditions.

The bag’s wide opening provides convenience to anyone on the job. The tool bag contains 12 inside tool pockets, 10 outside tool pockets, rubber feet for stability, padded, supportive handles and a wired rim. The tool bag dimensions are 9 inches high, 12 1/2 inches wide and 8 1/2 inches in depth.

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Order the RSES Junior Tool Bag through the RSES Online Store or call RSES at 800-297-5660.

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RSES Headquarters Unveils New Format

If you haven’t noticed, Headquarters News has a new look. As a new year be-gins, we thought it would be an ideal time to unveil a new format for our monthly newsletter. The changes are the result of a process started last fall and include reorganized and added sections into a new layout. We hope the new format al-lows you to easily see the latest news, offerings and updates from RSES Head-quarters staff. Feel free to share any feedback or suggestions with Emily Fairall at efairall@rses.org.

Jan. 23 Deadline Fast Approaching

Don’t forget, any eligible Member interested in running for the office of Regional Director in the following geo-graphical areas for a two-year term (2014–2016) has until Jan. 23 to declare his or her intentions: • Region 1/3; • Region 4/6; • Region 5/7; • Region 9/12/13; and • Region 10.Simply submit a written statement expressing your interest to Executive Vice President Mark Lowry by mail or by e-mail at mlowry@rses.org. RSES to Exhibit at Industry Conference

Visit RSES at the HVAC Excellence Educators and Trainers Conference this year at Booth No. 50. The conference will be held March 31 through April 2 at the South Point Hotel, Las Ve-gas, and is the nation’s largest conference dedicated to provid-ing professional development exclusively for HVACR educators and trainers. Visit the schedule for a list of events or registra-tion to sign up today. For additional information, visit HVAC Excellence Educators and Trainers Conference/Expo.

Fun Social Media Posts

If you haven’t already followed RSES on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, you’ll be interested to see some of our latest holiday posts. Rather than send a generic “Happy Holidays” post, we thought you, our Members, would enjoy seeing how we celebrate the holidays here at RSES Headquarters.

On Thursday, Dec. 19, we created a holi-day JibJab video for RSES followers on Facebook and Twitter, while on Friday, Dec. 20, RSES staff donned “ugly” holiday sweaters. On Monday, Jan. 6, RSES followers were able to catch a glimpse of RSES Director, Training and Testing, Pat Murphy, CMS, dressed as Jacob Mar-ley in a production of “The Christmas Carol.”

RSES Updates and Information

All Members

Have you been online to visit the RSES Career Center? This re-source is a resume and job-posting hub where employers with job openings can connect with tech-nicians. You may visit the RSES Career Center directly through the site by visiting jobs.rses.org. The Career Center is an excellent Member benefit. Whether or not you are actively seeking work, this resource is convenient and helpful.

Chapter Officers

The following forms will be mailed in February to all Chapters and Associations in preparation for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. Please note the dues increase will be included on these forms: • Chapter Dues Reporting Forms • Retired Dues Form • Chapter Honorary Dues FormThese forms will be due on or be-fore March 14. Please be advised that Chapter and Association dues amounts can only be changed at this time. Should your Chapter not have a Chapter Secretary whose dues are current; these forms will be mailed to the Chapter Presi-dent.

Member-Get-A-Member Update

Congratulations to Stanley L. Hol-lander, CMS, Keith Hill, CM, and William F. Santangelo III! These three Members took part in the Member-Get-A-Member campaign and encouraged three individuals to join RSES. Due to their efforts, Stanley and William will receive $50 American Express® Gift Cards, and Keith, who encouraged six individuals to join, will receive a $100 American Express® Gift Card. Visit Member-Get-A-Member for program information.

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CEH Corner

This month’s questions refer to the article on pg. 26, “Us-ing an LRPS to Reduce Energy Costs.” If you read the article, go online, follow the instructions just mentioned and then answer the following questions correctly, you will earn one (1) CEH toward renewing your certification. Don’t forget, you can also earn CEHs by taking quizzes from previous months.

Capitol Climate

ASHRAE’s 2013–2014 President William P. “Bill” Bahnfleth, Ph.D., P.E., provides highlights to look forward to at the 2014 ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo, including specifics about the Indoor Environmental Health/Indoor Environmental Quality track—a subject of special interest to him. He also discusses ASHRAE’s soon-to-be-published Refrig-eration Commissioning Guide, written to help save energy and protect the quality of food throughout the cold chain, which will be available at the ASHRAE Bookstore during the show.

January eNewsletter

RSES Journal Elements, featuring additional technical stories, case studies and white papers not published in RSES Journal, will arrive in e-mail inboxes Jan. 27.

If you want to subscribe, simply log into www.rses.org and go to the RSES Journal homepage. Select the banner in the right column that reads “To subscribe to RSES Jour-nal eNewsletters click here,” scroll down to “E-mail Lists,” select the “Elements Jan 2010” box and click the “Sign Up” button at the bottom of the screen. You can also sign up for Essentials here as well.

February RSES Journal Features

Keep an eye on your mailbox for the February 2014 issue of RSES Journal, which will feature articles on: IAQ/ERVs; Fans/Blowers; Filters; and Commercial Energy Audits.

What’s in Your Truck?

RSES Journal will be hosting a competition in 2014, showcasing the best service vehicles on the road and the owners who make them that way!

We want inside and outside shots of your truck or van that highlight your organizational and creativity skills.

Think your vehicle stands out from the crowd? Submit high-res imag-es of the inside and outside of your truck or van to Jordan Brandes at jbrandes@rses.org.

The top three service vehicles will be featured in an upcoming issue of Headquarters News and RSES Journal.

The grand-prize winner will receive a $50 American Express® Gift Card. Complete competition guide-lines will be featured in the Febru-ary issue of RSES Journal!

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Out of the Archives

Our new section, Out of the Ar-chives, will provide an interesting look back at RSES over the years. Our library has books dating back to the early 1900s. Check here monthly for some great finds from the RSES archives!

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Steam Heating includes lessons on two-pipe heating systems, steam traps and specialties, steam piping practices, convert-ers and instantaneous heaters, steam heat system controls, unit heaters and convectors, boiler and boiler installation, boiler start-up and operation, troubleshooting and more.

View a sample here. Interested in learning more? Search for Steam Heating in the RSES Online Store.

Technical Tidbit

The webinar series continues in January with an exploration of visualizing superheat and sub-cooling for troubleshooting.

Visualizing Superheat and Subcooling for Troubleshooting

Presented by Rick Blank, CMS, this seminar will be held Jan. 22 at 7:00 p.m. EST. Would you like to learn more? Register for this free webinar today!

Did you miss a live webinar, but are looking to earn more CEHs? Members can view previous webinars and still earn CEHs for $10 each through the RSES Online Store.

Upcoming Events

Belimo Zip EconomizerJan 15 • Troy, Mich.

2014 ASHRAE Winter ConferenceJan 18–22 • New York

2014 AHR ExpoJan 21–23 • New York

ABMA Annual MeetingJan 31–Feb 3 • San Antonio

RSES Seminars

RSES has scheduled a number of Training Authority seminars for spring of 2014. From March to June, seminars will be held each month and vary in topics such as ACCA Manuals D and J8, troubleshooting air-conditioning systems, com-bustion anaylsis and fuel efficiency, and more. For details regarding each spring seminar and Member discounts, select the hyperlinks below. Current seminars available for registration include:

• Manual D Seminar • Combustion Analysis and Fuel Efficiency Seminar • Troubleshooting AC Systems - It’s All About the Temperature Seminar • Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems - A Systematic Approach Seminar • Schematics and Electrical Troubleshooting Seminar • Troubleshooting HVACR System Using Electrical Wiring Diagrams Seminar • Manual J8 Seminar • Troubleshooting HVACR Controls and Control Systems Seminar

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