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South Jersey Mechanical Contractors Association

September 2010 Welcome New Members Marlee Contractors LLC, Hammonton, Marlee Hartline Core Mechanical, Inc. – Pennsauken, Daniel G. Meissler, Sr.

NJ EMPLOYERS SEEKING BPI CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES The State of NJ recently announced the availability of grants to employers seeking to train and certify new or existing employees for selected certifications from the Building Performance Institute (BPI). Applications are due September 8, 2010 and programs will start after October 1. Detailed information is available at http://www.njsetc.net/FINAL_NGO_ENERGY_EFFICIENCY-7-28-2010.pdf ETI is a NJ-based company that is a BPI Training Affiliate with experience working with federal, state and local job training programs. See www.etiworks.com if you have an interest in pursuing this grant opportunity 1. Determine if you are eligible to apply 2. Assist in preparing the application 3. If approved, provide the training and testing of your employees through an intensive and customized approach based on your needs and schedule. 4. Assist in all required reporting to the state. NEXT STEPS: If you are interested in pursuing this grant after reviewing the above link, please contact Steve Ryan immediately at [email protected] cell 201-694-1314. You have only a few days left to apply contact Steve today if interested.

THE NEWEST PHILLIES PHAN FROM THE MCCLOSKEY CLAN Baby Benjamin Alexander McCloskey, son of DJ and Amanda- McCloskey Mechanical.

BE READY FOR CONSUMERS’ LEAD-SAFE PAINT QUESTIONS The EPA is launching a consumer awareness campaign that encourages homeowners to hire lead- safe certified contractors. To be ready for any possible questions you may be asked about the EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, view a Consumer Fact Sheet here. Print ads and PSA radio messages also are posted on the EPA Web site. Under the rule, any contractor who disturbs more than six square feet of lead-based paint on certain pre-1978 buildings after Oct. 1, 2010, must be Lead-Safe Certified.

Construction Financial Managers Association Luncheon – October 13, 2010 CFMA would like to meet interested financial people from construction firms to lay the groundwork for establishing a SJ chapter. CFMA provides useful information on taxes, human resources, payment, credit, and fraud issues. This free luncheon is geared towards helping your bookkeeper and/or your financial officer.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Sep 15 – SJMCA Monthly Meeting – Renault Winery Sept 17 – Atlantic County Alliance for Action Oct 13 Lunch meeting CFMA Oct 13 Kehoe Award Dinner Oct 20 – SJMCA Annual “Can We Talk” Meeting with BCASJ and SJNECA Oct 22 - Trustee Meeting – Local 322 – Winslow, NJ Nov 17 – SJMCA Monthly Meeting – Scotland Run Dec 11 – SJMCA Annual Holiday Meeting – CANCELLED