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bring multiple technicians,” remarked Elvis L. Hoffpauir, MACS president and COO. Registration is now open for MACS-I-MIZE! MACS has planned the 2012 convention training ENERGIZE!, the 32nd annual Mobile Air Conditioning sessions to bring a broad variety of technical session Society (MACS) Convention and Trade Show. MACS convention sponsors and exhibitors have made it topics and trainers at a value not only for A/C specialists, possible to experience a diverse mix of expert trainers and but for all automotive repair techs who want to excel at mobile A/C and engine cooling system repair. Plus, on expanded training options for one low price all in one the morning of Friday, January 20, attendees will have place. You can truly MACS-I-MIZE and ENERGIZE, the opportunity to participate in a free MACS Section January 18-20, 2012 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and 609 certification training class and test session—by itself Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The convention takes place a $50 value! Afterwards, they’ll be able to take in the Wednesday through Friday with a golf tournament on trade show, and after that attend a cutting-edge technical Tuesday, January 17, 2012. training class for a minimal charge. More than 30 speakers and 30 different sessions of MACS attendees will also get the chance to be inspired automotive and heavy-duty/off-road mobile A/C and by Keynote speaker Joe Bacal. Joe overcame cancer high-tech automotive training by the best in the business and went on to live his dream of off-road racing and make this the must-attend training event in 2012. conquering the Baja 1000. “Forget stocks and precious metals! In this economy a The MACS Trade Show kicks off on Thursday, January smart service and repair shop needs to invest in training, 19 at 3pm and will feature a chance to network and staying sharp, staying current and learning the technical explore vendor booths while enjoying a happy hour and business skills to remain relevant. MACS Convention from 5-7pm. On Friday, January 20 attendees can catch and Trade Show delivers on all those fronts and we’ve up with the exhibitors when the trade show opens at priced the registration to allow service shop owners to 10:30am. The MACS Trade Show is a repair shop owner’s key opportunity to secure the NO E NO parts and tools necessary for a successful to q u i St a r Bu p m y! en tservice and repair season. Up t Co More networking events include Tuesday’s st s! golf tournament at Desert Pines, Wednesday’s roundtable discussion lunch, and the Wednesday evening MACS welcoming reception. NOW GET OVER E Attendees who walk in to this convention will walk out with the tools to do their job more efficiently and the knowledge to increase their bottom line. To view the complete convention schedule or register for MACS 32nd annual convention and Trade Show, visit the MACS website at www.macsw.org, or call the MACS office at LOCAL CHANNELS INCLUDED* L E 215-631-7020, ext. 0. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ACtion Magazine - November/December 2011

ACtion Magazine - November/December 2011
Table of Contents
Outlook
Expansion Valve
Technically RELAY-ted
Under the Southern Cross
Leonard’s Law
News & Updates
Virtual View
Cooling Corner
Painting an Unclear Picture
2011 Phoenix Symposium: Some Answers, More Questions
MACS Trade Show Exhibitor List
Association News
Classified
Quick Check
New Products & Services
Last Watch

ACtion Magazine - November/December 2011