ACtion Magazine - May 2012 - (Page 36)

Changes coming for MACS Annual Training Event and Trade Show The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide has set a new direction for the annual MACS Training Event And Trade Show scheduled for February 7-9, 2013 at the Caribe Royale All-suites Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Highlighting the MACS event is the theme: Be the Best of the Best! “The theme reflects the strong reputation the MACS meeting has enjoyed as the global gathering of the best and brightest in the industry for the past 32 years and embraces a new meeting format that considers the needs and work-styles of a new generation of mobile A/C professionals,” explained Elvis L. Hoffpauir, MACS president and COO. Restructuring the MACS annual training event is a response to changing market conditions in the mobile A/C aftermarket and an effort to deliver markedly enhanced ROI for exhibitors, while continuing to offer the premiere annual training and networking opportunity for A/C specialists from the United States and other countries around the world. Here’s the new schedule: Wednesday, 2/6/13 * MACS 33rd Annual Golf Tournament (Alternative activity: Gocarting or simulated racing event) * SAE ICCC meeting (Tentative) Thursday, 2/7/13 * Mobile A/C automotive and heavy duty training classes and exhibitor set-up * State-of-the-industry luncheon * Welcoming Reception and Casino Night at the Caribe Friday, 2/8/13 * 8:30am Trade Show kick-off training class * 9:30am Trade Show * Noon- Keynote Address with NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace * Appearances at MACS Trade Show by drag racing legend Don Garlits, Cheerleaders, plus prize drawings and more surprises. Saturday, 2/9/13 * “Mobile A/C Boot Camp” classes * Advanced mobile A/C training * Product Showcase with tabletop exhibits More details will be made available as planning for the MACS 2013 Training Event and Trade Show continues. Attendee registration will begin September 3rd but you can reserve your room now. The MACS Caribe Royale room rate is $145 per night plus taxes. Call toll-free 888-258-7501 or visit the reservation site direct at http://bit.ly/HpCi3l. 36 ACTION • May 2012 MACS event sponsors Sponsorship support for the 2013 MACS Training Event and Trade Show, “Be the Best of the Best,” has started out strong. Committed gold sponsors include: ACDelco, Denso, Ranshu, Santech, TSI Supercool, and Universal Air Conditioner. Committed silver sponsors include: Eaton, Four Seasons, Motor Magazine, Refriauto, Robert Bosch and Sunair. Committed general sponsors include: 1-800-Radiator, Behr-Hella, Bergstrom, Continental, Gates Rubber, Neutronics, Ogura, T/CCI-Que, and Veyance. Committed golf hole sponsors include: Arkema, Experian, Four Seasons, Pro-Source and Universal Air Conditioner. Companies wishing to become sponsors may contact Marion Posen, MACS VP sales and marketing at 215-631-7020 x 304, or marion@macsw.org. Trade Show exhibitors Exhibitors can reserve exhibit space at MACS 2013 Trade Show beginning June 1, 2012 by contacting Pam Smith, MACS events manager at 215-631-7020, x306 or pam@macsw.org. Previous exhibitors will receive forms via e-mail, but due to the new format and schedule, Trade Show exhibit space will be limited. All exhibitors should reserve their space early to avoid disappointment. MACS 2012 mobile A/C training clinics looking good As always, MACS’ 2012 mobile A/C training clinics are going strong. Many thanks to Wayne Rankin of Ranshu in Reno, Oliel Gonzalez of the City of Yuma, Buddy Davis of Ranshu, Largo, Fla. and Cindy Childerly of Cancore in Toronto, Canada for hosting capacity crowds at their facilities for Update Clinics. Members save with MMIC Your MACS membership lets you take the first step toward lowering your healthcare costs. Members can receive a free, no obligation quote through our partner, Mass Marketing Insurance Consultants, Inc. (MMIC), which specializes in providing individual and group health insurance to association members. If your health insurance plan is renewing, this is an excellent opportunity to obtain an alternative health insurance quote to compare against your health insurance renewal. Receive a free health insurance quote at www.mmicinsurance.com/MACS. MMIC can offer cost-effective PPO, HMO, and HSA plans from highly rated insurance companies. Within 48 hours, MMIC evaluates and negotiates with two companies to tailor a plan that best fits your needs, and sends you the proposal with the rates and benefit comparisons. Plus—did you know that your MACS membership allows you to obtain a free discount pharmacy card providing savings of 10-60%? You do not have to request a health insurance quote or purchase insurance in order to this benefit. Just click “Free Prescription Discount Card” when visiting the web link. http://www.mmicinsurance.com/MACS http://bit.ly/HpCi3l

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ACtion Magazine - May 2012

ACtion Magazine - May 2012
Table of Contents
Outlook
Expansion Valve
Technically RELAY-ted
Under the Southern Cross
Leonard’s Law
Cooling Corner
Virtual View
News & Updates
New Tools and Tricks From the MACS Trade Show
Vacuum: How Much Is Enough?
“Universal” Compressor Oil?
Association News
Quick Check
New Products & Services
Last Watch

ACtion Magazine - May 2012