Well, what can I say?? For the first time in what seems like and eternity I no longer hold a seat at the table in the Chapter hierarchy. Clearly it hasn't been an eternity just seemed so. It was only 7 or 8 years, and it amazes me that others have opted to serve this chapter for just as many years voluntarily. The reason, of course, is that this is the greatest chapter in all of EASA! Okay I'm biased but I stand by my opinion. Even when the president makes a boneheaded scheduling mistake and holds a meeting during Easter weekend, we managed to have a decent turnout.
Year after year our spring technical seminar fills completely. Our spring meeting in Moab has been steadily building steam since the year off. Whether we go bowling, Jeeping, hiking or touring the river in jetboats, it seems the consensus is the group has a good time. The technical/educational portion of our spring meeting has really taken a step forward. The last 3 Region 7 Directors have done a great job for the region in Reno, since I've been around, and I hope that continues because there are many more golf courses I need to explore. The National convention is in Vegas this rea, right in our backyard, so I hope I'll see many of you down there. I could make this a long, drawn out, detailed retelling of the last few years, but I'm not going to. To those of you that know me that should come as no surprise. It's been an honor and a privilege serving this chapter and I wish the new blood the best of luck. It's like herding cats with this group sometimes but they are semi tame not feral. Until we meet again best regards Derek Peterman
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What is there to say about 2020 other than I hope everyone is doing well. It has definitely been a year for the record books and we still have a few months left. As for our chapters events like everything else they were cancelled. We do look forward to getting together in the next year and back to growing our chapters participation.
As for the current sitting members of our chapter they have been asked to continue to serve under their current positions. With no arm twisting needed they all happily agreed. We thank them for their understanding and continued service to the chapter. We look forward to seeing you all in 2021! As 2019 comes to a close we say good bye to another year and sadly we had to say good bye to a dear friend. In saying good bye to another year in business we can look back at the good times and the struggles. With the economy rapidly changing many found the work consistency to be the same. 2019 was a year of diversity and change with in the service center. There has been a greater need to invest into improvements and new industries. These are some of the topics we have been discussing at the chapter meetings this past year. How can we stay relevant in a changing market? Join us in 2020 to share your input and learn what other shops are doing to survive. We had a great turn out in January 2019 at our annual spring seminar. Employees learned about the Fundamentals of DC operation and repair tips. Next years class will be Fundamentals of pump repair so don't miss your chance at cost effective training. See the events page for registration. At our spring meeting in Moab, UT we had a great time learning about growth inside and out side of the repair shop. It is important to keep your self growing in order to help others grow around you. We also had a great vendor night where we learned about the new products and technology the industry has to offer. Our group activity this year was bowling and I have to say it was a blast. On Friday night we had our formal dinner and afterwards we installed our new chapter officers: President Derek Peterman, Vice-President Josh Butcher and Secretary Tim Browne. The EASA National convention was held in Las Vegas this year. It was a great opportunity for the members of the Mountain Empire chapter to take advantage to the close proximity. There was a lot of great classes that were held and the vendor show was one for the books. If you haven't had a chance to attend i definitely recommend it. Not only for the education for for the endless opportunities of networking with like minded individuals in the industry. Next years convention will be held in Nashville Tennessee and what a great time it will be. We hope to see you there! In September We met in Reno at the Region 7 meeting that was held in the Peppermill Casino. We attended some great classes and Gene Vogle from EASA gave a wonderful presentation on Vibration Analysis. We also held our chapter meeting where it was decided to extend the time served in the chairs for an extra year. Good Luck Guys! Now to the sad part where we had to say good bye to a dear friend and big supporter of our chapter and our industry.
Brad Nelsen 1968 ~ 2019 The world stopped when we lost our beloved Brad on August 9, 2019. Brad was larger than life, the life of the party, and lived life to the fullest. His motto was work hard, play hard. He was the perfect loving husband and a devoted and proud father. Leigh and Max were his world and he expressed it daily. Brad carried the world on his shoulders for all those he loved, and sheltered his family from anything worrisome or stressful. We loved him immensely and our hearts our broken as he left us too early. Brad loved off-roading in his jeep, boating, football, and spending time with family and friends. He was an "outside toy" and enjoyed everything involving red rocks. He was positively giddy with Max's love for football. He never missed a little league practice and paced the field during games cheering, clapping, yelling, and bursting with pride. It wasn't any different for Max's high school games. A busy day at work or an important customer was never a priority over watching Max play football. Brad was also proud of Max's strength, attitude, and qualities of a fine young man. Preceded in death by his dear father, Max; and father-in-law, Gary. Survived by wife, Leigh; son, Max; mother, Jeneen; brother, Jeff; sister, Julie; and several in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Brad, you were our light, our strength, our joy. We love you and miss you. Your drive and passion for life will forever be missed. Feel Free to post a comment or share story about Brad
The results of an approximately $9.7 million investment. With the deepest geothermal well in the city of Reno, at 4,400 feet underground, the Peppermill recirculates 800 gallons of 170 degree water at 80-90 psi per minute. This harnesses 100% of the resort's heat (water and mechanical) to supply the 2.1 million square feet of the Peppermill 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. According to Dr. Jim Combs of Geo Hills Associates LLC of Reno, "The green energy heating addition to the HVAC system at the Peppermill will now make it the only hotel in the United States whose heating source is totally provided from geothermal energy produced on their own immediate property." Thank you to Richard Thomas and Thomas Electric for many years of Service in EASA! |
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