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| CHAPTER NAME | Red River | CITY | Fargo ND | CHAPTER NO. 11225 |
| LOCATION | RHI Supply | ||
| REPORTED BY | Steven G Cron | TITLE | Secretary |
| NUMBER IN ATTENDANCE 32 | GUESTS 0 | MEETING DATE 12/11/07 | |
| EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUBJECT | Christmas Party/Retirement Party Retires Neil Sandness Tom Summerville Dave Simley | ||
| PRESIDENT | Terry Grundysen CMS | Present |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Todd Moeller CM | Present |
| TREASURER | Jeff Kukert | Present |
| SECRETARY | Steven Cron | Present |
| SGT AT ARMS | Bruce Bakkegard | Present |
New Business
Member in good standing Chris Daly CM gave report on the annual Irv Moeller Kellow Seminar. Wes Taylor spoke on secondary refrigerants. 52 people attended on a blustery snowy day.
Member in Good standing Bill Swanson Provided information and applications for Minnesota Power limited license
$1,100 was sent back to Kellow to fund future seminars. A Big Thank You for All That Helped.
Aberdeen SD Chapter to merge with Red River. Six to transfer. Welcome!! A class to prepare people to take The Minnesota Power Limited License will take place in January.
Members who wish to apply for the license should do so between Dec 1st and 31st
This will allow you the eligibility to take the test within the next year. You will not be required to serve the apprenticeship under a master electrical under this program. Members can get registered at State of Minnesota Web site.
TNew Members voted in Thomas Lawler, Joel Anderson Travis Cole and Tim Lillis
Winner of the monthly drawing for cash was! Bill Swanson
| CHAPTER NAME | Red River | CITY | Fargo ND | CHAPTER NO. 11225 |
| LOCATION | Express Way Inn | SPONSERED BY | Schwab Vollhaber Lubratt Inc |
| REPORTED BY | Steven G Cron | TITLE | Secretary |
| NUMBER IN ATTENDANCE 25 | GUESTS 10 | CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00PM. | MEETING DATE 11/13/07 |
| EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUBJECT | Insulation Installation Practices | ||
| COMPANY | Armacell | SPEAKER'S NAME | Mark Hayes |
| PRESIDENT | Terry Grundysen CMS | Present |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Todd Moeller CM | Present |
| TREASURER | Jeff Kukert | Present |
| SECRETARY | Steven Cron | Present |
| SGT AT ARMS | Bruce Bakkegard | Present |
New Business
Member in good standing Chris Daly CM gave report on the annual Kellow Seminar. All things are in place. A big Thank You for All That Helped.
The Kellow will be Dec 1st 2007 @ The Evergreen Room Located in the Tupperware Building. Look for applications at your local Wholesaler. Wes Taylor with Carlyle Compressor will speak on Secondary Refrigeration. Space is limited to 100 people. Get your application in today!!!!!!!
The Chapter has voted to put on a class to prepare members to take The Minnesota Power Limited License.
The Class will take place in January or February
Members who wish to apply for the license should do so between Dec 1st and 31st
This will allow you the eligibility to take the test within the next year. You will not be required to serve the apprenticeship under a master electrical under this program. Members can get registered at State of Minnesota Web site.
The Members voted to send $100 to the Builders Exchange and $100 to The Salvation Army.
Winner of the monthly drawing for cash was! Mick Nelson
| CHAPTER NAME | Red River | CITY | Fargo ND | CHAPTER NO. 11225 |
| LOCATION | Express Way Inn | SPONSERED BY | Johnson Controls |
| REPORTED BY | Steven G Cron | TITLE | Secretary |
| NUMBER IN ATTENDANCE 28 | GUESTS 1 | CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00PM. | MEETING DATE 10/09/07 |
| EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUBJECT | VFD Motor Controls | ||
| COMPANY | Schwab Volhaber Lubratt | SPEAKER'S NAME | Brian Peterson |
| PRESIDENT | Terry Grundysen CMS | Present |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Todd Moeller CM | Present |
| TREASURER | Jeff Kukert | Present |
| SECRETARY | Steven Cron | Present |
| SGT AT ARMS | Bruce Bakkegard | Present |
New Business
Past International President Irv Moeller CMS swore in new Sgt at Arms Bruce Bakkegard for this year.
Bruce Bakkegard attended the International Conference in San Antonio for the chapter. Bruce accepted Steve Bulat's Award at the International conference and presented it at this months meeting.
The Chapter has voted to put on a class to prepare members to take The Minnesota Power Limited License.
The Class will take place in January or February
Members who wish to apply for the license should do so between Dec 1st and 31st. This will allow you the eligibility to take the test within the next year. You will not be required to serve the apprenticeship under a master electrical under this program. Members can get registered at State of Minnesota Web site.
The Members voted to send $100 to the Operation Family Fund
Winner of the monthly drawing for cash was! Thomas Zahn
| CHAPTER NAME | Red River | CITY | Fargo ND | CHAPTER NO. 11225 |
| LOCATION | Express Way Inn | SPONSERED BY | Midwest Refrigeration |
| REPORTED BY | Steven G Cron | TITLE | Secretary |
| NUMBER IN ATTENDANCE 25 | GUESTS 0 | CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00PM. | MEETING DATE 09/11/07 |
| EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUBJECT | Off Peak Electrical Controls | ||
| COMPANY | Cass County Electric | SPEAKER'S NAME | Jeremy Mahowald |
| PRESIDENT | Terry Grundysen CMS | Present |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Todd Moeller CM | Present |
| TREASURER | Jeff Kukert | Present |
| SECRETARY | Steven Cron | Present |
| SGT AT ARMS | Bruce Bakkegard | Absent |
New Business
Past President Tom Summerfield swore in new Officers for this year
Bills all paid up for everything except retired members dues. The Chapter has over 9 retired members. Cost for their Dues is $35.00 ea
Steve Bulat CMS and Mike Kempel CMS received plaques for passing the RSES Heat Pump Specialist Test.
Steve Bulat CMS had the highest score in the nation this year on the heatpump specialist test.
Bruce will be accepting Steve Bulat's Award at the International conference.
Steve Bulat CMS reported that he had meet with Joel Krause about putting on a class for The Minnesota Power Limited License.
The State of Minnesota has decided to allow persons who want to apply for the power limited license. May do so between Dec 1st and 31st. This will allow you the eligibility to take the test within the next year. You will not be required to serve the apprenticeship under a master electrical under this program.
A letter to gauge the interest in a class will be mailed out to members and posted at Fargo wholesalers.
WINNER OF DRAWING WAS Winner of the monthly drawing for cash was! Wayne Rathke CM.
Wayne could take 25 dollars or shake the dice for a chance for more.
Wayne took the $25 check.
| CHAPTER NAME | Red River | CITY | Fargo ND | CHAPTER NO. 11225 |
| LOCATION | Express Way Inn | SPONSERED BY | Chiller Systems |
| REPORTED BY | Steven G Cron | TITLE | Secretary |
| NUMBER IN ATTENDANCE 18 | GUESTS 0 | CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00PM. | MEETING DATE 05/08/07 |
| EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUBJECT | Sporlan Valves | ||
| COMPANY | Sporlan | SPEAKER'S NAME | Jerry Walloch |
| PRESIDENT | Steve Bulat CM | Present |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Terry Grundysen CMS | Present |
| TREASURER | Todd Moeller CM | Present |
| SECRETARY | Steven Cron | Present |
| SGT AT ARMS | Jeff Kukert | Absent |
New Business
Past President Tom Summerfield announced his retirement from the HVAC/R Industry.
There is going to be Cake and coffee severed at the October meeting for all the New retires
Bruce Bakkegard will attend the International Conference for the chapter. The chapter voted $400.00 for travel expenses.
Three members pasted CM & CMS Test Steve Bulat Mike Kempel HP Adam Hach CM
WINNER OF DRAWING WAS Bruce Bakkegard
| CHAPTER NAME | Red River | CITY | Fargo ND | CHAPTER NO. 11225 |
| LOCATION | Express Way Inn | SPONSERED BY | TRANE |
| REPORTED BY | Steven G Cron | TITLE | Secretary |
| NUMBER IN ATTENDANCE 26 | GUESTS 0 | CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00PM. | MEETING DATE 04/10/07 |
| EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUBJECT | MOTOR STARTERS | ||
| COMPANY | Motors & Armatures | SPEAKER'S NAME | Chuck Klose |
| PRESIDENT | Steve Bulat CM | Present |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Terry Grundysen CMS | Present |
| TREASURER | Todd Moeller CM | Present |
| SECRETARY | Steven Cron | Present |
| SGT AT ARMS | Jeff Kukert | Present |
New Business
SPRING PARTY WAS APIRL 17 AT THE NDSU AUMMI CENTER. FORTY SEVEN PEOPLE ATTENDED.
Bill Swanson won the Flat Screen TV
Bruce Bakkegard will attend the International Conference for the chapter. Bruce will also be SGT at Arms next year IF YOUR ARE INTERESTED IN GOING TO INTERNATIONAL PLEASE COME TO NEXT MEETING
Three members pasted CM & CMS Test Steve Bulat Mike Kempel HP Adam Hach CM
WINNER OF DRAWING WAS Vic Teigen
| CHAPTER NAME | Red River | CITY | Fargo ND | CHAPTER NO. 11225 |
| LOCATION | Express Way Inn | SPONSERED BY | Dakota Refrigeration |
| REPORTED BY | Steven G Cron | TITLE | Secretary |
| NUMBER IN ATTENDANCE 22 | GUESTS 1 | CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00PM. | MEETING DATE 03/13/07 |
| EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUBJECT | Rx11-flush kit acid test kit | ||
| COMPANY | NU-CALGON | SPEAKER'S NAME | Rick Pope |
| PRESIDENT | Steve Bulat CM | Present |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Terry Grundysen CMS | Present |
| TREASURER | Todd Moeller CM | Present |
| SECRETARY | Steven Cron | Present |
| SGT AT ARMS | Jeff Kukert | Absent |
New Business
SPRING PARTY IS GOING TO BE APIRL 17 AT THE NDSU AUMMI CENTER. LOOK IN YOUR MAIL BOX FOR A LETTER. $20.00 PER COUPLE $12.00 FOR SINGLE. THERE WILL BE A RAFFLE FOR A BIG SCREEN TV AND DRAWING FOR PRIZES.
UMRA WILL BE MARCH 22, 23, 24 BISMARCK
THE MEMBERS PRESENT VOTED THAT 50% OF THE MONEY MADE ON THE KELLOW SEMINAR BE DONATED BACK TO KELLOW.
$500.00 to NDSCS if they provide a letter requesting it.
$500.00 to MSCTC if they provide a letter requesting it.
WINNER OF DRAWING WAS MARK WOOD
| CHAPTER NAME | Red River | CITY | Fargo ND | CHAPTER NO. 11225 |
| LOCATION | Express Way Inn | SPONSERED BY | Midwest Refrigeration |
| REPORTED BY | Steven G Cron | TITLE | Secretary |
| NUMBER IN ATTENDANCE 24 | GUESTS 2 | CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00PM. | MEETING DATE 02/13/07 |
| EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUBJECT | T/S SHEAVES AND PULLEYS | ||
| COMPANY | MARTIN SPROCKET | SPEAKER'S NAME | JEFF BOLDT |
| PRESIDENT | Steve Bulat CM | Present |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Terry Grundysen CMS | Present |
| TREASURER | Todd Moeller CM | Present |
| SECRETARY | Steven Cron | Present |
| SGT AT ARMS | Jeff Kukert | Absent |
New Business
SPRING PARTY IS IN THE PLANNING STAGES AND WILL BE DICUSSED AT MARCH MEETING.
UMRA WILL BE MARCH 22, 23, 24 BISMARCK PACKET SHOULD BE MAILED SOON CALL 1-800-635-3559 FOR ROOMS AT KELLY INN
HEAT PUMP CLASS FINAL WAS TAKEN FEB 12 All the answers for the Heat Pump CMS test are in the two heat pump books
Air Flow Seminar on Feb 17 only had a few no shows. About 98 people attended All that I talk to enjoyed the topic. Roger did a good job!!
WINNER OF DRAWING WAS BILL SWANSON CM
| CHAPTER NAME | Red River | CITY | Fargo ND | CHAPTER NO. 11225 |
| LOCATION | Express Way Inn | SPONSERED BY | Honeywell / Fargo |
| REPORTED BY | Steven G Cron | TITLE | Secretary |
| NUMBER IN ATTENDANCE 29 | GUESTS 0 | CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00PM. | MEETING DATE 01/09/06 |
| EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUBJECT | HONEYWELL ZONING 101 | ||
| COMPANY | RHI SUPPLY | SPEAKER'S NAME | GARY JOHNSON |
| PRESIDENT | Steve Bulat CM | Present |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Terry Grundysen CMS | Present |
| TREASURER | Todd Moeller CM | Present |
| SECRETARY | Steven Cron | Present |
| SGT AT ARMS | Jeff Kukert | Present |
New Business
SPRING PARTY IS IN THE PLANNING STAGES AND WILL BE DICUSSED AT FEB MEETING.
UMRA WILL BE MARCH 23, 24
ATTENDANCE HAS BEEN LOW A HEAT PUMP CLASS
Air Flow Seminar will be Feb 17 2007.
Thanks to RHI for letting us use their meeting room.
MSCTC WILL BE HOSTING A REFRIGERATION CERTIFCATION TEST MARCH 8 2007 CONTACT BRUCE BAKKEGARD AT THE COLLEGE FOR MORE INFORMATION
WINNER OF DRAWING WAS CHUCK STECKLER CHUCK SAID IT WAS THE FIRST TIME HES WON IN19 YRS.
Great Job by Gary Johnson
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