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ALLNEWRETASOCIAL LINK
Another exciting feature you will notice with the updated website
is the all new RETA Social Link. As soon as you login to
you will land on the backend of RETA (which is
still located by clicking “Manage Profile” on the front end). You
now have the ability to make stronger member connections while
contributing and engaging in a social networking feed by visiting
the tab called “My Feed”. You also have the ability select what
information from your profile is displayed to other members.
Everything is automatically locked but to turn on the fields of
your choice, simply click on “Account Settings” under the Quick
Link tab and click on the lock next to a field to unlock it.
It’s here! Announcing the release of our newly
redesigned website! It has been crafted to reflect what
our members told us they need now and it also builds
upon technology capable of addressing future needs.
Immediately you will notice a mobile friendly platform,
simple navigation and access to the information you
need, any time of day. We have designed the RETA
website as a resource hub as well as a gathering place for
the community with expanded capabilities for learning,
sharing and interaction.
We hope you like the changes, and if you have any
feedback, please let us know by emailin
Start exploring today at !
CALL FORNOMINATIONS!
The following awards will be given out at the annual
National Conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
I dentify a special RETA member in your area and jot down
some reasons you think they should be honored in one of
the categories below. Send your nomination and supporting
documentation by email to Jim Barron a or
complete the application online at:
• Guy R. King Memorial Award – Recognizes
outstanding job performances in the education and
training of members nationally and locally.
• Elliott R. Hallowell Award – Honors the member
whose record of service to RETA for the current year
merits special recognition and reward.
• Venneman Award – Recognizes an outstanding RETA
member for a career marked by leadership and
service to the profession and the organization.
• Felix Anderson Award – Recognizes two individuals
who have worked behind-the-scenes at the Chapter
level and who have never served on the National
Board.
Jim Barron, RETA Executive Director made a visit to Grand Prairie, Texas on May 22, 2017 and met with Lincoln Technical
College and DFW Chapter Leaders and members to discuss strategy regarding an ammonia/refrigeration program with a
hands-on lab at the college. Lincoln Tech offers numerous career training programs with campuses across the U.S.
NEWINTERACTIVEFLIPBOOK!
Did you notice something different with this issue?
It is the launch RETA’s brand new interactive
flipbook! It’s fully responsive and mobile friendly so
it works flawlessly in any browser. You can view it
anywhere, anyplace regardless of what device you
use.
Look for it in all future electronic RETA Breeze and
RETA Tech Report issues.