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Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractor MagazineThe Official Publication of the Michigan Plumbing

& Mechanical Contractors AssociationPO Box 13100

Lansing, MI 48901517-484-5500

Fax 517-484-5225Email: [email protected]

Website: www.mpmca.org

Edited and published quarterly under the direction and supervision of the Board of Directors of the MPMCA. Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement of products, services, or statements, nor does the publisher assume any responsibility for claims made by the advertisers. Copyright 2012 Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association. For inquiries concerning this publication contact the following: Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association, PO Box 13100, Lansing, MI 48901. Some products advertised may not meet Michigan Plumbing Code requirements.

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MPMCA Board of DirectorsBay Area Association: Mark KatzFlint: Curt LaLondeGreater MI PMCA: Jim DornbrockMCA Detroit: James BrunerMid-MI MCA: Chad MyersMAMP: Bill ChristNorthwestern: Cliff SedlacekSouth Macomb: Paul BradleySouthwestern: To Be AppointedWest MI MCA: Steve EkkensWest MI PHCCA: William FeenstraWestern Wayne: Mike BergstromNAPHCC (National): Brad Isley

Executive DirectorCynthia H. Maher, CAE

EditorCynthia H. Maher, CAE

MPMCA Executive CommitteePresident: James Bruner

Vice President: Nancy CumminsSecretary: Chad Myers

Treasurer: Bill Christ

MMCA OfficersPresident: Dominic Goyette

Vice President: Patrick JacobsSecretary/Treasurer: Rick Ekkens

Advertiser Index

FALL 2012

CONTENTS

Bradford White 31

FastEst, Inc. 23

Federated Insurance 21

Ferguson 21

Grundfos 26

HS/Buy Van Associates 11

Hodes Co. 26

Insinkerator 5

International Radiant, Inc. 26

Liberty Pumps 32

Michigan Propane Gas Association 3

Quality Service Contractors 6

R.L. Deppmann 19

Rheem Manufacturing 13

Robertson Heating & Supply 7

Saniflo 7

T&S Brass 23

Taco 24, 25

Turbonics, Inc. 21

Viega 2

Woodford Manufacturing 9

6 MPMCA President’s Message - Jim Bruner

8 MPMCA 2012 Membership Application

10 MPMCA 2012 Associate Membership Application

12 MPMCA Michigan Plumbing Code Order Form

14 - 25 Local Associations

14 Greater Michigan PMCA

18 Mid Michigan MCA

20 MCA Detroit

22 West Michigan MCA

25 Flint PMCA

27 MPMCA 2012 Backflow Preventer Testing Seminar Brochure

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Those of you that enjoy hot weather; you’re having a beautiful summer. Those of you that don’t, just wait, this is Michigan your day is coming.

Hot weather like this is good for our members in the cooling business. It makes everyone want air conditioning. It’s amazing where you can find a business opportunity.

This issue of MPMCA magazine is dedicated to all the fine members, contractors and associations that give so freely of their time, talent, and treasures to help others. The phrase “Blessed to be a blessing” applies to so many of our members.

My wife and I are very active in our Church, not only do we serve as leaders at Detroit World Outreach, but we’re also serving as leaders in another church, Destiny Worship Center in Northville started by one of our close friends and

his wife. Between running our business and serving the Lord our plate is really full, but it’s something we love doing.

You may ask yourself, what can I do I’m only one person. Get involved in your community, local association or church, it will make a difference in your life and in the lives of others.

For all most 40 years now, I’ve been a supporter of the Christian Children’s Fund. Over the years I’ve supported four foster children in Uganda, Africa. I can’t help every child in need, but think of what a wonderful world this would be if we all helped just one.

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LOCAL ASSOCIATIONSGreater Michigan PMCA


Sparrow’s Children Center, UA Local 333 and 3MCA partnered to recognize a leader in community service in the tradition of labor leader Doug Griffith (pictured left) and to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network on Friday, May 18, 2012. This year the event raised $3,735.

Mid-Michigan MCALOCAL ASSOCIATIONS

The featured “Miracle Child” was 4-year old Evan Yaney of Grand Ledge (pictured above, with Sparrow’s Vice-President of Development and Strategic Partner-ships, Stella Cash). Evan was diagnosed with leuke-mia in July 2010 and has undergone chemotherapy and more than a dozen hospitalizations since. He has more years of treatment to complete, but that doesn’t appear to be slowing down the energetic and happy child. Also speaking on Evan’s behalf was Dr. Renuka Gera, MD (pictured above, right) of MSU’s Depart-ment of Pediatric Oncology & Pediatric Hematology. “The treatment for the children is long, so it needs to happen close to home in their own environment,” said Dr. Gera. “But this is only going to be possible with the community support.”

The Doug Griffith Community Service Award was presented this year to Mike Green of UAW Local 652 (pictured bottom, left with Larry Smith). Mike Green epitomizes a great leader that has no ego, believes in his faith, goes the extra mile and is a strong advocate for working people.


The 2012 Sparrow Children’s Center Telethon (pictured below) on June 1-2, 2012 raised more than $756,000 to benefit the young patients of the Sparrow Chil-dren’s Center. The money raised during the telethon will help fund improvements to the Sparrow Children’s Center and ensure the on-going advancement of medical care for all children in mid-Michigan – regardless of their ability to pay. 3MCA and UA Local 333 were phone bank sponsors and jointly donated $10,000 (Judd VanCoppe-nolle & Becky Brimley pictured right).

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Traverse City: (231) 946-1490

Muskegon: (231) 722-3711

Grand Rapids: (616) 356-1198

Kalamazoo: (269) 349-6608

Jackson: (517) 788-4510

Lansing: (517) 487-3601

Mt. Pleasant: (989) 772-7083

Saginaw: (989) 790-2220

Flint: (810) 767-1640

Port Huron: (810) 987-3111

Dearborn Heights: (313) 291-2110

Utica: (586) 566-0300

Commerce Township: (248) 624-5910

Royal Oak: (248) 549-4665

Redford: (313) 532-4486

Ann Arbor: (734) 663-9335

New Hudson: (248) 437-5109


Safety Seminar gThe May 23, 2012 Safety

Seminar presented by Pete Chaney, MCAA’s Safety Direc-tor, in the WMMCA offices was attended by ten WMMCA companies. Topics discussed included: what is hurting our workers, most frequently cited standards, regulatory issues, what is new and MCAA’s safety resources for 2012.

Pete presented this semi-nar in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Lansing and completed his tour of Michigan here in West Michigan!

LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS

West Michigan MCA

Officers Elected gDuring the

WMMCA Annual Meeting the following contractor members were elected to the Executive Board: Rick Ekkens - B&V Mechanical, Tom Van-derHyde – Rite-Way Heating & Plumbing.

A Labor Management meeting with Local 174 Business Manager Mark Mangione and Assistant Business Manager Jeff Wilkerson followed the Annual Membership Meeting. Labor Management meetings continue to keep contractors and Local 174 Management discussing industry related issues.

The West Michigan Mechanical Contractors Association was established to represent and service its members in Grand Rapids, Muskegon and the Lakeshore areas of Michigan. Association members dedicate themselves to quality, dependability, safety, education and community service as they serve as the primary liaison for labor relations and multi-employer collective bargaining.

Local 174 Open House fLocal 174 conducted an Open House May 18, 4-7

pm highlighting the expanded Training Center. The event included a Career Day and a Community Open House.


WMMCA at the Whitecaps Baseball Game fThe WMMCA held its first Thank You Event

at a Whitecaps baseball game. WMMCA volun-teers were invited to a day at the ball park!

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Flint PMCALPENA SUPPLYAlpena..............................................................(989) 354-2181ART’S PLBG SUPPLYDetroit..............................................................(313) 371-8888 Westland.........................................................(734) 729-3110 BEHLER-YOUNG Ann Arbor......................................................(734) 761-5511 Flint.....................................................................(810) 743-1160 Grand Rapids................................................(616) 531-3400 Jackson..............................................................(517) 789-7191 Kalamazoo......................................................(269) 343-5504 Lansing..............................................................(517) 371-1770 Livonia...............................................................(734) 524-0623 Muskegon........................................................(231) 733-4421 New Hudson................................................(248) 437-3070 Bloomfield Hills............................................(248) 335-6527 Saginaw.............................................................(989) 799-4805 Taylor.................................................................(734) 374-8231 Toledo, Oh.....................................................(419) 727-8700 Traverse City.................................................(231) 946-7391 Warren.............................................................(586) 779-1730 H.L. CLAEY’S Oxford..............................................................(586) 268-2666 Warren.............................................................(586) 264-2561 CURRENT ELECTRIC Ann Arbor......................................................(734) 222-6400 Troy.....................................................................(248) 689-8000 Ypsilanti............................................................(734) 484-5200 DURO SUPPLY Bay City............................................................(517) 894-2811 ENERGY CONSULTANTS Milford..............................................................(248) 685-8336 FERGUSON SUPPLY Big Rapids.......................................................(231) 796-4889 Grand Rapids................................................(616) 456-1688 Muskegon........................................................(616) 733-4447 Petoskey...........................................................(231) 348-1168 Traverse City.................................................(231) 947-3581 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES Port Huron....................................................(810) 987-3111 GREAT LAKES SUPPLY Gaylord............................................................(989) 732-5600 Petoskey...........................................................(231) 347-8771 H & E SUPPLY Warren.............................................................(586) 756-3900 HODGES SUPPLY Flint.....................................................................(810) 239-9421 Pontiac..............................................................(248) 858-2605 J.A.R. 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Clemens..................................................(586) 463-0547 M SUPPLY West Branch.................................................(517) 345-0727 MICHIGAN SUPPLY Lansing..............................................................(517) 484-6444 MIDWEST SUPPLY St. Ignace.........................................................(906) 643-7580 Traverse City.................................................(231) 943-3071 NORTHWEST PIPE Brighton...........................................................(517) 546-7473 Mio......................................................................(517) 826-6767 NU-WAY SUPPLY Gaylord............................................................(517) 732-5196 Highland...........................................................(248) 889-9666 Imlay City.........................................................(810) 724-2385 Utica...................................................................(586) 731-4000 PEERLESS SUPPLY Adrian...............................................................(517) 263-2158 Monroe............................................................(734) 242-3655 SCHNEIDER WATER SUPPLY Chesterfield....................................................(810) 749-6060 SID HARVEY Marquette .................................................... 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One of our favorite project continues to be Habitat for Humanity.

The Flint PMC membership continues to be actively involved in Habitat for Humanity. This year we are sponsoring a number of houses where the PMC pays for the materials to do the mechanical work at homes. UA 370 apprentices work on the program as part of their training.

Doug Wyrwicki , Past President of the Association is a member of the Board of Directors for the local Habi-tat for Humanity organization and has spearheaded the Associations involvement in the project. He continues to work on this for us, even since his recent retirement.

By working side-by-side with the family who will live in the house, our volunteers experience for them-selves the joy created when a family is able to realize their dream of home ownership.

Scholarship ProgramThe Scholarship Program for the

children of UA Local 370 members and contractors continues to be a very success-ful endeavor.

It has been in existence since 1988. The number of scholarships varies from year to year, but this past year we tied our all time high when twenty-one scholar-ships were again awarded. The program is an excellent way to support those indi-viduals that we hope will have an interest in making the plumbing & mechanical industry a career.

Carriage Town MinistriesThe Flint Association continually supports

the Carriage Town Ministries. Partnering with Carriage Town is an on-going program of the Association as they reach out to the homeless of our community.

The Ministries has been serving the home-less in the area since 1950, “rescuing the least, last, lonely, and the lost”. As stated by Execu-tive Director, Dallas Gatlin, “Because of your generosity, many found a home here at Car-riage Town this winter!...I cannot adequately describe in a few words what it is like to go from homelessness to hope , but I can tell you what it looks like and there is nothing like it!”

North End Soup Kitchen

The North End Soup Kitch-en provides meals to the home-less and indigent. The work done by the Kitchen is much needed in our area. Families, individuals and senior citizens turn to the Food Bank network for relief with food, many for the first time. The Flint As-sociation has been a financial supporter of the Kitchen for a number of years.


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