2018 RETA Breeze Nov-Dec

CONFERENCE

CORNER 2018 RETA National Conference

by Peggy Wiederkehr, Conference Manager

The RETA 2018 National Conference was held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas from November 5-9, 2018. The Conference was well attended with over 900 attendees and 105 exhibitors. The RETA Conference Committee was able to offer additional hands-on sessions and workshops during this year’s Conference. The program offered all hands-on sessions, workshops, and technical presentations at least twice (if not more) during the Conference. The program was one that was well planned and packed with many options and activities to get PDH credits. At the beginning of our Conference, we offered CARO, CIRO, CRES Review Courses and a Train-the-Trainer Course. We were excited to expand both CARO and CIRO to three days of review. Many of the individuals that participated in these review courses ended up taking the certification exams at Conference. We are pleased to report that 9 passed the CARO exam, 16 passed the CIRO exam, and 1 passed the CRST exam. Congratulations to each one of you that put the time, energy and effort to study and get your new certification! RETA offered 12 hours dedicated to the Exhibition Hall for everyone to meet and network with exhibitors and sponsors. These exhibitors and sponsors provide RETA attendees with different opportunities to learn about industry

developments. EVAPCO and Stellar were the co-sponsors for Tuesday’s evening welcome hall reception followed by another evening reception on Wednesday which brought the RETA Family together to enjoy each other’s company, learn, and educate on developments in the Refrigeration Industry. To round out the week of learning and networking, we also had time to have some fun with our Pitmaster BBQ Challenge, RETA Roost and RETA Spice Spouse Program. And most importantly, we recognized many for their dedication to the industry and RETA during the awards banquet sponsored by LEWA-Nikkiso

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