Continued involvement with the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance (AEEA) TIAA is a platinum sponsor at their February 8th full-day event focused

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1 THERMAL INSULATION ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA WINTER 2012 InsulationQuarterly Editor s Note After a busy 2011, the TIAA Board of Directors is well underway planning for 2012 with their kickoff board meeting which took place in Red Deer on January 17. Priorities for 2012 include: You only turn 50 once! That s why our 50th anniversary celebration committee is working hard to make sure the May 12th event at the Westerner Park in Red Deer is a night to remember. We are expecting a great turnout, including a number of retired industry folks Moving ahead with the marketing plan thank you to everyone who weighed in our your favorite marketing campaign and stay tuned for further information Giving money to students! With SAIT now providing training for the mechanical insulation industry, this gives us a new batch of students eligible for TIAA scholarship monies Continued involvement with the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance (AEEA) TIAA is a platinum sponsor at their February 8th full-day event focused on Making Alberta the National Leader in Energy Efficiency and featuring the Honourable Diana McQueen, Minister of Environment and Water (full event details are available on page 6) And of course, providing regular opportunities for industry networking and seeking ways to continue to meet the needs of the TIAA membership If you have any suggestions for ways to improve your TIAA membership experience, please contact the TIAA office. And be sure to check out the latest TIAA membership benefit offering, the GMP Group Mortgage Plan available to all employees of TIAA member companies see page 8 for full details. IN THIS ISSUE: TIAA 50th Anniversary Gala 2 TIAA North Chapter Ski Weekend 2 About TIAA Board of Directors 3 49th TIAC Conference 4-5 Making Alberta the National Leader in Energy Efficiency 6 Upcoming Events 7 WCB Policy Updates to Note 7 Meet the 2012 TIAA Board 8 Member Benefit: GMP Group Mortgage Plan 8 Social Media Corner 9 Education Advertising Opportunities 12 Have you paid your dues? The TIAA membership year is from January 1 - December 31, so please renew today to get uninterrupted member value! 49th TIAC Conference photo highlights... See pages 4 & 5

2 You re Invited! To TIAA s 50th Anniversary Gala Saturday, May 12, 2012 Westerner Park, 4847A 19 Street, Red Deer 5:00 pm 6:30 pm Cocktail Hour 6:30 pm 7:30 pm Dinner 7:30 pm Midnight Speeches, Activities and Door Prizes Cost: $25.00 per person (kids 12 and under are free) Registration can be done by calling the TIAA office or online at Register early to be eligible for registration draw prizes the first registration draw prize will be done in late February. For further details contact Murray Wedhorn at mwedhorn@crossroadsci.com or at (403) A slideshow is being prepared to be shown at the event if you have any pictures from the past 50 years that can be included, please forward them to the TIAA office. About Accommodations: Red Deer Lodge Hotel & Conference Centre Avenue Please note, a reduced rate of $ per night has been secured at the Red Deer Lodge for the weekend of May 11th. To book your room, call the Red Deer Lodge at (403) or or by ing reddeerlodge@silverbirchhotels.com (direct to reservations ) and quoting booking code TIAA. Rate does not include applicable taxes. Check in time: 3:30 pm Check out time: 11:00 am TIAA North Chapter Ski Weekend March 16 18, 2012 Jasper Lobstick Lodge Kick up some powder... Included: Two days lift tickets at Marmot Basin Two nights accommodation at the Lobstick Lodge Bus transportation included used for our group only All participants must be 18 years and older Dinner on Saturday night Non-skiers deduct $90.00 Pricing (per person) is as follows: $255 - quadruple occupancy (4 people, 2 beds) $265 - triple occupancy (3 people, 2 beds) $295 - double occupancy (2 people, 1 bed) $305 - twin bed occupancy (2 people, 2 beds) $385 - single occupancy (1 person, 1 bed) For further information, please contact the TIAA office at (403) Registration can be done online at 2 InsulationQuarterly Thermal Insulation Association of Alberta WINTER 2012

3 ABOUT TIAA Board of Directors TIAA consists of two chapters (south and north). Each chapter has their own board representatives (a president, a vice-president and two directors). These board roles are elected positions determined at a fall chapter member meeting each year. The provincial president alternates each term between the southern and northern chapter president. Board members serve in a volunteer role and are not compensated for their service. They are required to act within their authority, to exercise due care and to observe fiduciary responsibilities in acting on behalf of the membership. TIAA MISSION STATEMENT TIAA s mission is to improve and elevate the technical and general knowledge of the mechanical insulation industry in Alberta, promoting excellence in manufacture, application and installation of all insulation products and materials, with just and honorable practice in the conduct of business. TIAA S OBJECTIVES Provincial President (North Chapter) Mark Trevors, Parker Kaefer South Chapter President Laurie Peloquin, Thomas Insulation North Chapter Vice President Pat Pearson, Book Insulation Ltd. South Chapter Vice President Wheeler Boys, Albrico Kaefer Director, North Chapter Dan Gagne, Westerra Insulation Inc. Director, South Chapter Murray Wedhorn, Crossroads C & I Director, North Chapter Rob Davis, Wrapex Industrial Services Director, South Chapter Doug Warnick, Tempro Tec Inc. To promote the consideration and discussion of all matters affecting the insulation industry. To promote co-operation amongst the members on all matters affecting insulation industry. To interact with and provide facilities for any public or private bodies in matters affecting the insulation industry. To improve and elevate the technical and general knowledge of persons engaged in the insulation industry. To promote excellence in the manufacture, application and insulation of all insulation products and materials, together with just and honorable practice in the conduct of business, and to suppress malpractice. Thermal Insulation Association of Alberta shall be non-political and non-sectarian. Contact TIAA Courier Address: 400, Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G9 Mailing Address: PO Box 4091, Station C Calgary, Alberta T2T 5M9 Phone: (403) Fax: (403) info@tiaa.cc InsulationQuarterly is a publication of the Thermal Insulation Association of Alberta. Statements of fact and opinion are those of the authors alone, and not the opinion of the officers or members of TIAA. Advertisement of equipment and services does not constitute endorsement by TIAA. TIAA welcomes articles or story ideas from readers. To submit an article, please contact info@tiaa.cc by TIAA. All rights reserved. 3

4 49TH TIAC CONFERENCE Of the nearly 220 attendees at the 49th Annual TIAC Conference, almost one-third were from Alberta. A great time was had by all at the conference, held this year at the Westin Maui a good majority of the Alberta attendees were in matching Hawaiian shirts at the Tuesday night luau. The 2012 TIAC Conference will be taking place September at the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City; further details will be provided in the next newsletter. 4 InsulationQuarterly Thermal Insulation Association of Alberta WINTER 2012

5 See the complete photo gallery on the TIAC website at: 5

6 Making Alberta the National Leader in Energy Efficiency TIAA is pleased to be a Platinum Sponsor for this event. We encourage you to participate in this all important discussion. Wednesday, February 8, :00 am - 4:00 pm Calgary Telus Convention Centre (120-9 Ave. SE) Join us after the event at James Joyce Irish Pub (114-8 Ave SW) for continued networking Cost $200 Standard registration $100 Student/nonprofit (lunch and refreshments included) Registration Alberta s new Premier has given four of her Ministers a mandate to design and implement an initiative that would make Alberta the national leader in energy efficiency and sustainability. Join leaders in the field as they discuss the best strategy to achieve this mandate. Preliminary Agenda 9:00 am - Opening Remarks 9:10 am - Keynote Address Honourable Diana McQueen, Minister of Environment and Water 10:00 am - Defining National Leader in EE Noon - Lunch and Keynote Speaker (TBD) 1:00 pm - Prioritizing Actions 2:30 pm - Presentations from Current Leaders in EE 3:30 pm - Closing Panel Discussion 4:00 pm - Networking at James Joyce Irish Pub Following this event, the AEEA will be presenting a discussion paper to relevant government ministries with suggestions on how they can make Alberta the national leader in energy efficiency. Your input during the February 8th event will form the basis of this submission. Join us in shaping the future of energy efficiency in Alberta. contact@aeea.ca for more information. 6 InsulationQuarterly Thermal Insulation Association of Alberta WINTER 2012

7 Upcoming Events Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Northern Chapter Meeting Sandman Hotel Stony Plain Road Edmonton, AB 11:30 am 1:30 pm; lunch provided Thursday, February 9, 2012 Southern Chapter Meeting Location to be confirmed Calgary, AB 11:30 am 1:30 pm; lunch provided March 3 4, 2012 Southern Chapter Spring Fling Grand Rockies Resort, Canmore March 16 18, 2012 North Chapter Ski Trip Lobstick Lodge, Jasper Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Northern Chapter Meeting Sandman Hotel Stony Plain Road Edmonton, AB 11:30 am 1:30 pm; lunch provided Thursday, April 12, 2012 Southern Chapter Meeting Location to be confirmed Calgary, AB 11:30 am 1:30 pm; lunch provided April 18 21, 2012 National Insulation Association 57th Annual Convention Hyatt Regency, Scottsdale, Arizona Friday, April 20, 2012 Southern Chapter Barbecue 6:00 pm - Midnight Fort Calgary Officer s Mess Saturday, May 12, th Anniversary Gala Westerner Park 4847A 19 Street Red Deer, Alberta Thursday, May 24, 2012 Board of Directors Meeting Red Deer Lodge Avenue Red Deer, Alberta 9:30 am 3:30 pm Thursday, May 24, 2012 Annual General Meeting and Banquet Red Deer Lodge Avenue Red Deer, Alberta 4:00 pm 8:00 pm Friday, May 25, 2012 Annual Golf Tournament Riverbend Golf Course June 12 14, Global Petroleum Show Stampede Park, Calgary TIAA will be in booth #5160 in the Lower Big Four; stop by and say hi if you are at the show! September 15 18, 2012 TIAC Conference Chateau Frontenac Quebec City, Quebec Thursday, November 22, 2012 Board of Directors Meeting 9:30 am 3:30 pm Red Deer Lodge Avenue Red Deer, Alberta Thursday, November 22, 2012 Semi-Annual General Meeting and Banquet Red Deer Lodge Avenue Red Deer, Alberta 4:00 pm 8:00 pm Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Northern Chapter Meeting Sandman Hotel Stony Plain Road Edmonton, AB 11:30 am 1:30 pm; lunch provided Thursday, December 13, 2012 Location to be confirmed Calgary, AB 11:30 am 1:30 pm; lunch provided Notice anything different? The TIAA logo is sporting a new look! WCB Policy Updates to Note A number of WCB policies have been updated, effective January 1, 2012, to reflect the 0.53% cost of living adjustment (new policies are available at ab.ca/public/policy/manual/polchng.asp). Please ensure to update the following policies in your hard copy WCB policies and information manuals: Policy Addenda A and B Policy Addendum A Policy Addendum B Policy Addenda A and B Policy Addendum A Appendix F 7

8 NEW TIAA BOARD 2012 TIAA 2012 Board at the January 17 Board of Directors meeting. From left to right: Pat Pearson, Dan Gagne, Doug Warnick, Murray Wedhorn, Erika Rauser, Mark Trevors, Rob Davis and Wheeler Boys. Missing: Laurie Peloquin. TIAA Member Benefit Available to all employees of TIAA member companies! For a full list of member benefits visit: MembershipBenefits.aspx! "#$!%&'#(!!"#$%&%'!)(*%()!!!!!!!+&(#!(#$!(')$*"+$,"-)*,#$(#$%!-.%/#*)&0'!12.%!3&%)(!#24$5!%$3&0*0/&0'!2%!/20)&6$%&0'!*!%$027*(&205!(%.)(!89:!8%2.-! 92%('*'$!:;*0!(2!233$%!(#$!<$)(!2-(&20)!(2!#$;-!12.!*/#&$7$!12.%!#24$!2+0$%)#&-!'2*;=! >&)/2.0($6!42%('*'$!%*($)!?#2&/$!23!;$06$%)!,*&7$6!3$$)@! A$(($%!-*14$0(!-%&7&;$'$)@!?*)#!.-!3%20(@! B;$C&<;$!2-(&20)@!./0*.#"1+*/"#$%&%'*02&-* D2.%!)2.%/$!32%!*;;!12.%!42%('*'$!0$$6)E! * 8 InsulationQuarterly Thermal Insulation Association of Alberta WINTER 2012

9 SOCIAL MEDIA CORNER Everyone loves a Superhero... Which is why you ll want to check out this YouTube video from the European Industrial Insulation Foundation featuring noted superhero The Insulator. His goal in life is to convince large industrial enterprises to insulate their plants. This will reduce unnecessary heat loss, CO 2 emissions and at the same time save the companies a lot of money. Everybody wins! Thermal Insulation Group If you re not connected to this group, you re missing out! This group currently has 844 members from all over the world (the majority, 197, are from the United States and 28 members are from Canada). Recent topics of discussion on the forum include: Questions you should ask when selecting mechanical insulation What factors do you consider when purchasing an insulation product or service? Anybody know of effective insulation on valves? Suggestions for high temperature insulation solutions required please If you are on LinkedIn and not yet a member of the Thermal Insulation group, join today and get in on the discussions! Join the Insulation Network at Coming in your next issue of InsulationQuarterly: Full details on the 50th Anniversary Gala... mark your calendar for May 12th Pictures from the North Chapter Ski Trip and the Southern Chapter Spring Fling Information on the 2012 TIAC Conference in Quebec City Highlights from the AEEA forum what the association is doing to make Alberta the national leader in energy efficiency and more coming to a mailbox near you in mid-april!! InsulationQuarterly THERMAL INSULATION ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA FALL 2011 Editor s Note We received lots of good feedback on the 2012 will mark TIAA s 50th anniversary! inaugural newsletter that went out this A milestone like that must be celebrated, summer! Now that we have this regular and therefore all members are encouraged communication tool, we plan to put it to to come join the festivities on Saturday, good use! May 12 at the Westerner Park in Red Deer. More event details will be circulated at a One pages 4-6 of this issue you will find later date. an update on the marketing strategy being undertaken by Big Interactive. Significant In the next issue of InsulationQuarterly, we progress was made on this initiative over will be introducing the 2012 board of directors. A call for nominations will be circulated the summer, and the firm has presented the board with a selection of advertising shortly, and a hard copy nomination form campaigns, all very creative, all with quite different approaches. So, we look to you the you are interested in serving on the board, has been included with this newsletter if membership to let us know your thoughts!! we encourage you to put your name forth. How would you like to see mechanical insulation, your industry, promoted in the marjunction with the North Chapter meeting in Board elections will be taking place in conketplace? Which messaging best resonates Edmonton on December 6th and the South with you? Please send your input to info@ Chapter meeting in Calgary on December tiaa.cc, or alternatively we encourage you to 8th. With the launch with the new marketing strategy, we are expecting a busy and visit the TIAA website (under Latest News) and vote for your favorite campaign online. exciting year for TIAA and are looking to engage the membership wherever possible. IN THIS ISSuE: Member Profile ALBRICO KAEFER 2 About TIAA Board of Directors 3 Start Spreading the News Update on TIAA s Marketing Strategy & Campaign Rationale 4-6 Education Insulator Program Coming to SAIT in Upcoming Events 7 Industry Inventory of Alberta s Major Projects 8 New Member Benefit: GMP Group Mortgage Plan 8 North Chapter BBQ 9 Technology There s an App for That! 10 Advertising Opportunities 12 TIAA jackets are still available for sale Get yours before the snow flies! To order, please contact the TIAA office at info@tiaa.cc or (403)

10 EDUCATION Scholarship Recipient Announced Congratulations to Costel Anghel from Tracer Field Services, recipient of the 2011 TIAA Insulator Scholarship awarded on behalf of the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board. This year over 640 deserving Alberta apprentices received scholarships, and since the creation of the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Scholarship Program in 2002 more than 4,400 apprentices have been recognized. TIAA Member Scholarships Available Apply Now!! TIAA has a member scholarship program in place designed to recognize and support those first, second and third year apprenticeship students employed by current TIAA member companies. TIAA offers a number of scholarships every year ranging from $1,200 to $2,000. TO APPLY The scholarship application form is available for download at MemberInsulatorScholarship.aspx or by contacting the TIAA office at or info@tiaa.cc. Upcoming class dates for the NAIT Insulation Program February 27 April 6, 2012 (first year) February 27 April 6, 2012 (second year) April 9 May 18, 2012 (first year) April 9 May 18, 2012 (second year) May 22 June 29, 2012 (first year) May 22 June 29, 2012 (second year) Upcoming class dates for the SAIT Insulation Program February 13 March 23, 2012 (second year) March 26 May 18, 2012 (third year) May 22 June 29, 2012 (first year) TIAA File Photo TIAA Looks for the Next Generation of Insulators Booth at the Lakeland Regional Job Fair and Career Expo on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in Bonnyville Participation at the Bi-Provincial Try-a-Trade Career Expo in Lloydminster on Wednesday, May 2, InsulationQuarterly Thermal Insulation Association of Alberta WINTER 2012

11 Want to see your organization profiled in an upcoming issue of InsulationQuarterly? If so, please contact the TIAA office at (403) or NEW! INSULATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM The School of Construction at SAIT Polytechnic is now taking registrations for the January 3rd, 2012 intake of the first year of our new Insulator Apprenticeship program. Registrations are also being taken for the second year, Feb 13th, 2012 intake; and the third year, Mar 26th, 2012 intake. The Insulator Apprenticeship program is a 20-week program taught over a period of three years. Students who complete the program will have the opportunity to write the provincial Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Apprenticeship Trade Examinations following the successful completion of each level to fulfill their certification as a Journeyman Insulator. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, CONTACT THE SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION AT OR CONSTRUCTION.INFO@SAIT.CA 11

12 THERMAL INSULATION ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA Advertising Opportunities An advertisement in InsulationQuarterly confirms your support of the insulation industry and promotes your business and services to a readership of more than 300. Ad Rates Quantity Discounts $250 for business card $500 for 1/4 page $750 for 1/2 page 10% quantity discount for advertisers who purchase two or three ads 20% quantity discount for advertisers who purchase four or more ads Business Card 2 H x 3.75 W 1/4 Page 3.25 H x 5.08 W File Formats Preferred file formats: press optimized Adobe pdf; tif or jpg at 300 dpi resolution; Adobe Illustrator eps or ai file (please ensure all text is saved as outlines). All ad options are horizontal (landscape) orientation. Submit files to info@tiaa.cc. 1/2 Page 5 H x 7.75 W Publishing Schedule Please choose the issues in which you would like to advertise: o Spring 2012 (mid-april distribution) o Winter 2013 (mid-january distribution) o Summer 2012 (mid-july distribution) o Spring 2013 (mid-april distribution) o Fall 2012 (mid-october distribution) o Summer 2013 (mid-july distribution) FAXABLE ORDER FORM Ad(s) required Cost Quantity Business card $ X = 1/4 Page $ X = 1/2 Page $ X = Subtotal = Subtract 10% for 2 or 3 ads = Subtract 20% for 4 or more ads = All prices are based on client-supplied digital artwork. Design services such as ad layout, copy writing, and scanning, are available at competitive rates. Deadline for each issue is the last Friday of the previous month. Fax orders Fill in the order form and fax to More information Contact Erika Rauser at or info@tiaa.cc. 5% GST = TOTAL = METHOD OF PAYMENT Enclosed is a cheque in the amount of $, payable to TIAA Cheque to follow (for fax orders) Please charge my credit card as follows: o Visa o Mastercard o American Express Credit Card Number Expiry Date Cardholder s Name Authorized Signature 12 InsulationQuarterly Thermal Insulation Association of Alberta WINTER 2012