July/August 2011 Newsletter

PHCC of the Redwood Empire Bi-Monthly Newsletter with news of upcoming meetings, seminars, events and opportunities for members and future members to improve their businesses.

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Whats New:

PHCC of the Redwood Empire Golf Tournament - June 29th at Rooster Run Golf Course in Petaluma.

Updated: April 20, 2012

Current News:

Welcome to our new REPHCC member Dry Down
Dry Down specializes in water damage and mold remediation services. They serve California from San Deigo to the Bay Area with representatives in the Redwood Empire.

Updated: April 20, 2012

Recent Events:

PHCC of the Redwood Empire Plumbing Code Course finished on March 13th. The customer service & sales class will most likely will be the next class offered.

Updated: April 20, 2012

Upcoming Meetings

REPHCC - Next Monthly Meeting
September 21st , 2011
Topic: Mechanics Lien Law Update
Mister McGoo’s - 1375 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma
Board Meeting: 5-6 pm
No Host Cocktails / Networking: 6 – 6-30
Dinner/Program: 6:30
RSVP by Friday, September16th - click here.

Upcoming Classes

Boiler & Hydronics - Fundamentals & Review Course 10 -Week Class: Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
October 4, 2011 through December 13, 2011. For details click here.

Continuing Education – IAPMO Seminars: 2011 CA Plumbing & Mechanical Code Changes in Sacramento For more information about the seminars click here

Upcoming Events

September 21-24 PHCC/QSC National Convention - Connect 2011 Minneapolis, Minnesota Hilton Hotel More information here.

September 29th - PHCC Nor-Cal Golf Tournament - Hiddenbrook Golf Course in Vallejo - for all the details click here.

PHCC West 2012 - Convention & Trade Show - May 9-12, 2012 in San Deigo, Ca. - for more details click here.

2011 PHCC National Association Calendar of Major Events Here's the list.

President's Message

From Paul Ongaro

Trained and Educated Field Personnel Produce Good ROI

Training and educating field personnel in the plumbing and heating industry should not be looked upon as an added business expense. There is a huge upside to having well-informed employees, who understand the current codes and best industry practices. "When a plumber can help a homeowner by explaining the importance of proper installation of a water heater, boiler or furnace in regards to safety and perhaps long term energy savings - it's a win-win situation", says Paul Ongaro. "The customer is better served and in many cases your company will be more profitable selling additional services and upgraded products."

Without ongoing education the quality and practical know-how of your workforce will wane. "Codes and rules are constantly changing. This year is good example with new and updated supplements in the building codes", says Ongaro. "Another factor is liability. If your employees are not up to date on code or best practices and mistakes are made - most likely your company will be held liable for damages.

We work with gas, water, heat and other factors that can be very dangerous when equipment is improperly installed. Training classes on codes and safety protect your customers and you."

Training in green plumbing, which is also available through PHCC, has benefits that include water conservation. "When plumbers can assess a situation where the customer is wasting energy and money heating water and then make recommendations for energy efficient water heaters and circulating systems, for example - everybody wins. The customer can save money over time and your company can sell new equipment and install systems at a value-added profit.

PHCC of the Redwood Empire has upcoming fall classes on codes and green plumbing. For more information on green plumbing classes click here. Now is the time to sign up and reward yourself with a good ROI in return for improving your company.

Welcome to Our New Member!

REPCOR

REPCOR is a manufacturers representative firm located in Rancho Cordova. They represent manufacturers in plumbing ,waterworks, irrigation, landscape and industrial markets.

			Vince Waters will represent REPCOR with the REPHCC. Vince has been with REPCOR for 18 years and his territory includes Sonoma, Lake, Marin, Solano, Napa, Mendocino and Humboldt counties. Vince calls on wholesalers, contractors, engineers, architects and municipalities, to name a few.

REPHCC Training Announcement

The PHCC (local) Training Committee is planning for classes to be offered for the 2011/2012 school year. Preparations for each class can be quite time consuming so we need to ascertain the level of interest in such classes from our membership. Click here for information on classes we would like to offer.

Please take a moment to respond to the email sent to you on Aug. 2 regarding the actual number of techs you would enroll in such classes. You may also respond on the contact us page. If we do not receive enough interest in such courses, it will not be offered - so be sure to respond with specific information – name of company and the number of techs you would enroll in each class. If you do not have a need for such classes, please respond with that as well. Once we hear back from our members, we will let you know which classes will be offered and dates.

Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks, Wendy

Just For Fun

Jon Zak of Zak Plumbing in Mill Valley continues his prolific production of copper sculptures. He recently entered a number of pieces in the Marin County Fair and won the Barbara McQuaid Award and Special Award for Outstanding Achievement in Metal Sculpture for Chelsea, the giraffe. John was also awarded an honorable mention for his copper Golden Gate Bridge sculpture.