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Introducing... ORAC-le! ORAC is launching a new program for our Contractor Members called "ORAC-le" or ORAC Learning. This program will bring you valuable educational resources, speakers, and skill upgrading to you to maximize the value of your ORAC membership. ORAC-le will help keep you & your operations teams competitive within the industry by providing a platform to continuously upgrade your knowledge and skills. We will be launching and growing this program in multiple ...phases. At this point in time, we are happy to be launching the first phase! ORAC has partnered with LinkedIn Learning to provide online learning licenses to our members at a discounted rate. We have secured a rate of $99 + HST per license, annually! This price is exclusive to ORAC members and saves you 75%! LinkedIn Learning provides you with access to thousands of free courses and learning paths that you can complete anytime. Topics of interest range from Project Management, Leadership Management, or Developing your Sales expertise. Register to purchase a license: https://forms.gle/z5tkd8KBTVrYper19 Who Should Register: - Operations Staff - Sales - Dispatching - Project Management - HR - Marketing - Administrative - Office / Professional Staff ENTER TO WIN! As part of the launch of ORAC-le, we are raffling off 5 FREE LinkedIn Learning Licenses! All you have to do to enter is complete the sign up form by following this link: https://forms.gle/UwDGGDYXQqNt9VcFA Winners will be selected and contacted via email on Friday May 28, 2021. All free licenses will be valid June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022. You must be an ORAC Provincial Contractor Member to enter. For any questions about ORAC-le and the LinkedIn Learning licenses, contact Aimee Carpenter at [email protected] or by contacting the ORAC office directly.

ORAC 2.0 INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES S.2 EP.05: Understanding Your Merchant Services Statement & Rates (once and for all) May 20 at 10:00am Sponsored by PandaPay... David Morell, Senior Solutions Advisor at Panda Pay, will be covering credit card statements and how to understand what payment processing rates members are paying and why. What to look for and watch out for on a statement. With 14 years in the industry, David would be considered an expert on the subject and has already been published twice on the issue of fees and rates (once in the OBJ Ottawa Business Journal and once for OEL members) ENTER TO WIN! $100 Gift Card (to your choice of store*) *from available stores, per reward link To enter to win this prize, you must register and attend this webinar. Winner will be contacted via email. This webinar is only for ORAC Provincial Members, if you have not received your invitation, please check your junk mail or contact ORAC at [email protected]

Today's the day! The 54th ORAC Annual General Meeting, "Road to Recovery" will begin today at 10:00am. If you have registered, make sure to check your email for the Zoom information and downloadable booklet to follow along throughout the meeting. See you soon! #ORACR2R

Today is Earth Day! Make sure to make an extra effort to be eco-friendly today. If we treat Mother Nature well, it will treat us well too. ORAC takes multiple actions to be eco-friendly and sustainable, every day by: - Providing re-usable tumblers and cups - Using washable towels instead of paper towels... - Limiting our energy consumption by shutting off items such as lights and devices when they are not in use - Distributing documents digitally vs. printing whenever possible - Always recycling and reusing whatever we can! What steps will you take to be more eco-friendly today?

Tony and Paul are on the "Road to Recovery" and want you to come along too! Have you registered for ORAC’s 54th AGM yet? Make sure to register soon to receive a ‘Road to Recovery’ box mailed directly to your doorstep, free of charge! The ‘Road to Recovery’ Box includes items that relate to both of our upcoming AGM locations, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Orlando, Florida. Even though our AGM will be held virtually this year, you can still enjoy a taste of what’s to come as we rid...e down the ‘Road to Recovery’! ORAC’s 54th AGM is taking place on April 29th at 10:00am, virtually via Zoom. Thank you to our sponsors; Kilmer Environmental, PandaPay, Yorkland Controls, Carrier Enterprise Canada, and Mayekawa Mycom for making the ‘Road to Recovery’ box a possibility this year. *Only ORAC Provincial Members may register for this event, please check your email for your invitation link*

Thank you for your very generous donation to the Toy Drive, TRI-AIR Systems! Our Toy Room is filled to the brim!! The ORAC Toy Drive "Drop By" Event is in partnership with the York Regional Police "Holiday Heroes", which supports The Salvation Army and Victim Services of York Region with 100 per cent of the donations directly supporting families from the community who are in need. Due to York Region going into "Grey - Lockdown", unfortunately we will no longer be taking b...ookings for "drop by timeslots". However, you may still donate through the weekend by making a monetary donation & the ORAC staff will pick up the gifts on you/your company's behalf. You can make a donation by visiting: https://cvent.me/VNg0PB All donation photos will also be posted in ORAC's Winter Edition of Cool News. #community #charity #givingback

Thank you for your very generous donation to the Toy Drive, Yorktowne Air Inc.! The ORAC Toy Drive "Drop By" Event is in partnership with the York Regional Police "Holiday Heroes", which supports The Salvation Army and Victim Services of York Region with 100 per cent of the donations directly supporting families from the community who are in need. Due to York Region going into "Grey - Lockdown", unfortunately we will no longer be taking bookings for "drop by timeslots". H...owever, you may still donate through the weekend by making a monetary donation & the ORAC staff will pick up the gifts on you/your company's behalf. You can make a donation by visiting: https://cvent.me/VNg0PB All donation photos will also be posted in ORAC's Winter Edition of Cool News. #community #charity #givingback

Thank you for your very generous donation to the Toy Drive, DX Systems Solutions Inc.! The ORAC Toy Drive "Drop By" Event is in partnership with the York Regional Police "Holiday Heroes", which supports The Salvation Army in Canada and Victim Services of York Region with 100 per cent of the donations directly supporting families from the community who are in need. Due to York Region going into "Grey - Lockdown", unfortunately we will no longer be taking bookings for "drop... by timeslots". However, you may still donate through the weekend by making a monetary donation & the ORAC staff will pick up the gifts on you/your company's behalf. You can make a donation by visiting: https://cvent.me/VNg0PB Final day for donations is Sunday December 20th. All donation photos will also be posted in ORAC's Winter Edition of Cool News. #community #charity #givingback

Thank you for your very generous donation to the Toy Drive to Lloyd Howie from Ambient Mechanical Ltd! The ORAC Toy Drive "Drop By" Event is in partnership with the York Regional Police "Holiday Heroes", which supports The Salvation Army and Victim Services of York Region with 100 per cent of the donations directly supporting families from the community who are in need. Due to York Region going into "Grey - Lockdown", unfortunately we will no longer be taking bookings for... "drop by timeslots". However, you may still until end of day tomorrow (Dec 18) by making a monetary donation & the ORAC staff will pick up the gifts on you/your company's behalf. You can make a donation by visiting: https://cvent.me/VNg0PB All donation photos will also be posted in ORAC's Winter Edition of Cool News. #community #charity #givingback

Thank you for your very generous donation to the Toy Drive, Nortek Mechanical & Engineering Dept! The ORAC Toy Drive "Drop By" Event is in partnership with the York Regional Police "Holiday Heroes", which supports The Salvation Army and Victim Services of York Region with 100 per cent of the donations directly supporting families from the community who are in need. Due to York Region going into "Grey - Lockdown", unfortunately we will no longer be taking bookings for "dro...p by timeslots". However, you may still donate today through December 18th by making a monetary donation & the ORAC staff will pick up the gifts on you/your company's behalf. You can make a donation by visiting: https://cvent.me/VNg0PB All donation photos will also be posted in ORAC's Winter Edition of Cool News. #community #charity #givingback

ORAC 2.0 INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES EPISODE 09: How Real Time Occupancy Data Provides Energy Savings and what it means to HVAC Professionals and their clients This episode is sponsored by Yorkland Controls and presented with Feedback Solutions.... Feedback Solutions will provide a background on people counting technology and Demand Control Ventilation applications in retail and present University of Toronto use case. The technology has additional unique COVID-19 applications providing occupants peace of mind. Yorkland will demonstrate how the technology can be applied in retrofit standalone or BAS control applications. ENTER TO WIN! Main Prize: $100 Gift Card (to your choice of store*) Runner Up Prize: $25 Gift Card (to your choice of store*) *from available stores, per reward link To enter to win this prize, you must register and attend this webinar. All winners will be announced on November 20 via email & social media. This webinar is only for ORAC Provincial Members, if you have not received your invitation, please check your junk mail or contact Jessica at [email protected]

The Fall Issue of Cool News is HOT OFF THE PRESS! If you are a Provincial or Associate Member, make sure to check your email to find out what ORAC & our associates have been up to lately, and get a sneak peak at what's coming up! If you can't find your copy of Cool News, please send an email to: [email protected]

Happy Halloween from your friends at the ORAC Office!!

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! #WEW2020 October 21 is the first day of ORAC's 2-day Virtual Women Empowering Women in HVACR Event! Grab your Digital Ticket now for ONLY $12.49! (50% off!) https://cvent.me/3EayX7... You don't want to miss out on... - Fireside Chats with Kelly Burns from TRI-AIR Systems, Karen Allen from Cool Check Air Conditioning Ltd., and Dolores Hickey from Carrier Enterprise Canada - Navigating HR Issues with Jennifer Pereira EP, R.Kin, DAc, CRSP from fluent motion inc. - Marketing Dos & Don'ts for your HVACR Business with Zoey Taylor from Intrigue - Uncovering the Barriers of Women in Skilled Trades with Tara Boyd from Pure Mechanical - TONS of contests & giveaways... And that's only Day 1! Grab your ticket now at https://cvent.me/3EayX7 #wew2020 #womeninhvacr #hvacr #business #networking

Thank you to all the 100 ladies who are tuning in for the virtual Women Empowering Women in HVACR Event!! #WEW2020

Aimee & Jessica will be going LIVE for the Women Empowering Women in HVACR Event starting at 9am today! If you still need to get your ticket, don’t worry - head over to https://cvent.me/3EayX7 to grab a Digital Ticket for 50% off! (Only $12.49) Trust us, your not going to want to miss out on all the awesome speakers, fireside chat, and tons of contests & giveaways!! ... See you there! #WEW2020

Check out the Virtual Women Empowering Women in HVACR Event Teaser Video below, including some snippets of our pre-recorded "Fireside Chats" & VIP Unboxing Video! Don't forget, Digital Tickets are Buy One, Get One FREE until October 18! Tell your friends! Visit: https://cvent.me/3EayX7 for more details & tickets.

Happy Thanksgiving from the ORAC family!

BOGO Digital Tickets - Buy One, Get One FREE! Between October 9-18th, get TWO Digital Tickets for $24.99 + HST *Valued at $49.98 - For new registrations only* The 2-day virtual #WEW2020 Women Empowering Women in HVACR Event is less than 2 weeks away & trust us, you don't want to miss out.... PSST! Grab your VIP Experience Box Ticket ($59.99) that includes digital access to the event AND a VIP Experience Box filled with goodies delivered right to your door, but act quick! There are only 2 left as of the time this post was made! Visit: https://cvent.me/3EayX7 for more details & tickets.

I had a really great time filming our fireside chat for the Women empowering women in HVACR, #WEW2020 event that’s coming up. I received the BEST swag ever. ...Ah-mazing time with fantastic women, such an honour to be included in this event. Thank you ORAC - Ontario Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractors Association, See more

INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES - EPISODE 08 PRIZE WINNER!! Thank you to everyone who joined in for our webinar on Building Controls and Operations in the COVID-19 Environment: Applications and Solutions using Verasys Controls The GRAND PRIZE WINNER for this episode is Jacqueline Randell from Standard Mechanical! You will be receiving a $100 Gift Card to a store of your choice!... The RUNNER UP WINNER for this episode is Bruce Morgan from Lekter! You will be receiving a $25 Gift Card to a store of your choice! Congratulations!

#WEW2020 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT!! We are so excited to announce our first speaker for the Women Empowering Women in HVACR Event! Jennifer Pereira from Fluent Motion will be speaking on Day 1 of the event, October 21 at 9:50am.... "Fail to Plan, & Plan to Fail, Navigating Safety & HR Issues" Perhaps now more than ever before, Fluent Motion has been deeply engaged, supporting clients who face significant, even existential challenges produced in terms of employee attendance that has been created due to the massive shut down caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has not only produced its own share of Safety & HR issues, but it has highlighted cracks in many fundamental legal requirements needed by employers through legislation. As the Canadian economy transitions and fear of a potential second wave looms, now is the perfect time to assess where we are, whats worked for employers and what hasnt, and to chart a course forward. Make sure to tune in to Jennifers session! Fluent Motion will be raffling off: Two (2) Complimentary 2-Hour Consulting Sessions with Fluent Motion Inc.* *Can be used towards Safety and/or Human Resources (HR) Consulting, each valued at $300.00 Check out https://cvent.me/3EayX7 for more details & tickets!

CONTEST TIME! The first 3 people to guess the following question correctly and be registered for the event will receive a special gift! WHAT YEAR WAS THE FIRST ORAC WOMEN IN HVACR EVENT HELD?... Enter your guesses in the comments below! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Women Empowering Women in HVACR is a two day virtual event dedicated to all of the amazing Women in the HVACR industry. This two-day event hosted by ORAC provides opportunity for professional development and networking, all the while coming together as a community to empower and encourage each other. This year, you are in charge of your event experience by choosing either a Digital Ticket or a VIP Experience Box Ticket which includes digital access to the event and also a VIP Experience Box filled with goodies to enhance your event experience, but act quick! Quantities for VIP Boxes are limited! Stay tuned for event announcements & our awesome line up of speakers! CLICK THE LINK IN OUR BIO TO REGISTER or visit: https://cvent.me/3EayX7 for more information & for tickets #womeninhvacr #womeninskilledtrades #hvacr

Today, ORAC’s Marketing & Program Coordinator, Aimee Carpenter, recorded 3 fireside chats with some very special ORAC members!! We can’t wait to share these with you at the Virtual Women Empowering Women in HVACR Event in October 21 & 22! It’s not too late to get tickets! It’s not too late to get your tickets! Visit https://cvent.me/3EayX7 for more info & tickets! ... #WEW2020

Speaker Swag & VIP Experience Boxes are being delivered!!

INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES - EPISODE 07 PRIZE WINNER!! Thank you to everyone who joined in for our webinar on Enbridges Commercial Incentives & Gas Heat Pump Tech Talk, presented and sponsored by Enbridge. The GRAND PRIZE WINNER for this episode is Raahul Raja from Black and McDonald! You will be receiving a $100 Gift Card to Marks Work Warehouse, along with some ORAC swag.... The RUNNER UP WINNER for this episode is Tyler Allen from Cool Check! You will be receiving a $25 Gift Card for Amazon, along with some ORAC swag. Congratulations!

Sneak peak into our VIP Experience Boxes for #WEW2020 . Get yours before they are gone! Limited quantity remaining.. Link in bio to register!

For anyone that is interested there is a great event coming up, see below for a discount code and check it out if you are interested. TRI-AIR Systems is a sponsor and @oracassociation is hosting. #WEW2020 #HVAC #TeamTRIAIR

VIP Experience Boxes Shipping Out Today!!! #WEW2020

Pure Mechanicals Tara Boyd will be a SPEAKER at this event ORAC - Ontario Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractors Association and here is an EARLY BIRD di...scount code for you - ORACPURE20 you can share this for $5 off the digital ticket option. The $5 off code is vaild from September 1- 14,2020. There is no limit for redemptions of this code. Check out the event website here: https://cvent.me/3EayX7 #PureMechanical #WEW2020 #ORACCA #womenempowerment

ORAC 2.0 INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES EPISODE 07: Enbridge Commercial Incentives & Gas Heat Pumps Tech Talk This episode is sponsored by Enbridge and presented by Joe Meriano, Advisor, Energy Solutions and Farzin Rad, Senior Advisor, Commercial/Industrial Technology & Development.... ENTER TO WIN! Grand Prize: $100 Marks Work Warehouse Gift Card Runner Up Prize: $25 Amazon Gift Card To enter to win this prize, you must register and attend this webinar. All winners will be announced on September 10 via email & social media. This webinar is only for ORAC Provincial Members, if you have not received your invitation, please check your junk mail or contact Jessica at [email protected]

REGISTER NOW FOR WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN IN HVACR VIRTUAL EVENT: https://cvent.me/3EayX7 As virtual events become a part of our new normal, ORAC is excited to announce our pivot to our very first VIRTUAL Womens Day Event for 2020. We are expecting a record attendance this year, with attendees from all over Ontario, and some nation-wide. Women Empowering Women in HVACR is a two day virtual event dedicated to all of the amazing Women in the HVACR industry. ... This two-day event hosted by ORAC provides opportunity for professional development and networking, all the while coming together as a community to empower and encourage each other. This year, you are in charge of your event experience by choosing either a Digital Ticket or a VIP Experience Box Ticket which includes digital access to the event and also a VIP Experience Box filled with goodies to enhance your event experience, but act quick! Quantities for VIP Boxes are limited! Stay tuned for event announcements & our awesome line up of speakers! Visit: https://cvent.me/3EayX7 for more information & for tickets #womeninhvacr #womeninskilledtrades #hvacrr

CONTEST TIME! Register for the event by Thursday October 1 to be entered into a draw for a "Nest Learning Thermostat"! VIP Boxes already sold out, however we managed to put together a few extras with remaining stock! Get yours now before they're gone!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------... Women Empowering Women in HVACR is a two day virtual event dedicated to all of the amazing Women in the HVACR industry. This two-day event hosted by ORAC provides opportunity for professional development and networking, all the while coming together as a community to empower and encourage each other. This year, you are in charge of your event experience by choosing either a Digital Ticket or a VIP Experience Box Ticket which includes digital access to the event and also a VIP Experience Box filled with goodies to enhance your event experience, but act quick! Quantities for VIP Boxes are limited! Stay tuned for event announcements & our awesome line up of speakers! CLICK THE LINK IN OUR BIO TO REGISTER or visit: https://cvent.me/3EayX7 for more information & for tickets #womeninhvacr #womeninskilledtrades #hvacr

INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES - EPISODE 06 PRIZE WINNER!! Thank you to everyone who joined in for our webinar on BuiltSpace, presented and sponsored by Yorkland Controls & Environmental Solutions. The GRAND PRIZE WINNER for this episode is Trevor Brown from Black and McDonald! You will be receiving a $100 Gift Card to The Keg, and a duo of wine, along with some ORAC swag.... Congratulations!

#WEW2020 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT!! We are so excited to announce another amazing speaker for the Women Empowering Women in HVACR Event! Dorothy McCabe from HRAI will be speaking on Day 2 of the event, October 21 at 11:35am.... "Government Relations: What and Why?" Governments are big, complex organizations that impact us in many different ways. Find out what Government Relations is and why it’s important to your organization. Bring your questions and ideas! Make sure to tune in to Dorothy's session! HRAI will be raffling three attendees names for 25% off any course (a single course) until June 30, 2021 at the end of the session. Check out https://cvent.me/3EayX7 for more details & tickets!

Make sure to SAVE THE DATE for ORACs very first VIRTUAL Women Empowering Women in HVACR 2-day Event! We had such an overwhelming number of amazing women in the HVACR industry willing to participate, so we made it a TWO DAY (morning - early afternoon) event so that you can experience all of the awesome insight & education these women have to offer. This year, there will be two options to attend this virtual event.... VIP Experience Box Ticket: Includes a box filled with goodies delivered to you to enhance your virtual event experience! A few inclusions in the box are a Women Empowering Women in HVACR Hoodie, and a 2021 Wall Calendar. However, there are so many more inclusions in the box that we know you will love! This ticket also includes digital access to the 2-day virtual event filled with amazing speakers, contests, and giveaways along with networking opportunities with other attendees of the event, and access to the recording post-event. $59.99 + HST (valued at $150+) Digital Ticket: This ticket provides access to the 2-day virtual event filled with amazing speakers, contests, and giveaways along with networking opportunities with other attendees of the event. This ticket also includes access to the recording post-event. $24.99 + HST (priceless!!) TICKETS GO ON SALE SEPTEMBER 1, 2020. See you there!

#WEW2020 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT!! We are so excited to announce yet another amazing speaker for the Women Empowering Women in HVACR Event! Gail Kaufman from Wolseley Canada Inc. will be speaking on Day 2 of the event, October 22 at 11:05am.... "Appreciating Your Unique Value" What is it that sets you apart? We all bring unique value to our careers. Appreciating our uniqueness is not always easy, but it is key to developing our personal brand and value proposition. Get inspiration from speaker Gail Kaufman, Vice President of Vice President of Marketing & eBusiness at Wolseley Canada, as she walks us through her career in various industries and lessons that she’s learned along the way. Make sure to tune in to Gail's session! Check out https://cvent.me/3EayX7 for more details & tickets!

ORAC 2.0 INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES EPISODE 06: BuiltSpace as a Solution for Asset and Activity Validation From Large Portfolios to Individual Assets This episode is sponsored by Yorkland Controls and presented by Gerry Cellucci & Rick Rolston.... In this session, BuiltSpace CEO Rick Rolston and Yorkland Controls VP Gerry Cellucci will describe how the pandemic has accelerated the need for integrated proactive asset/service management. Rick & Gerry will cover real use cases in HVAC, BAS, submetering, utilities and critical facilities, including how Yorkland is using BuiltSpace for their own workflow. ENTER TO WIN! $100 Gift Card to The Keg Duo of Wine ORAC Swag To enter to win this prize, you must register and attend this webinar. Invitations will be sent out on August 14 at 2:00pm. All winners will be announced on August 28th via email & social media. This webinar is only for ORAC Provincial Members, if you have not received your invitation, please check your junk mail or contact Jessica at [email protected]

INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES - EPISODE 05 PRIZE WINNER!! Thank you to everyone who joined in for our webinar on Commerical Refrigeration Regulatory Updates", presented by Trevor Woods and sponsored by KeepRite Refrigeration.... The GRAND PRIZE WINNER for this episode is John Perreira from Applied Systems Technologies! You will be receiving a $100 Amazon Gift Card, along with some ORAC swag. The RUNNER UP WINNER for this episode is Nicky Perreira from Laser Heating and Air Conditioning Inc.! You will be receiving a $25 Amazon Gift Card, for being the first to complete the post webinar survey. Congratulations!

ORAC 2.0 INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES EPISODE 05: COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION REGULATORY UPDATE This episode is sponsored by @keepriterefrigeration and presented by Trevor Woods.... New low GWP refrigerants replacing R404A Are these new refrigerants similar in capacity? What needs to be considered when using these new refrigerants Annual Walk-In Energy Factory (AWEF) Changes to refrigeration equipment to meet AWEF What applications and which types of refrigeration equipment require an AWEF rating ENTER TO WIN! $100 Amazon Gift Card ORAC Hot/Cold Tumbler ORAC Pencil Case/Pouch ORAC Sanitizers To enter to win this prize, you must register and attend this webinar. Invitations will he sent out on July 28 at 6:30pm All winners will be announced on August 13th via email & social media. This webinar is only for ORAC Provincial Members, if you have not received your invitation, please check your junk mail or contact Jessica at [email protected] @ ORAC - Ontario Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractors Association

ORAC 2.0 INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES - EPISODE 04 PRIZE WINNERS!! Thank you to everyone who joined in for our webinar on Doing Business in the Pandemic sponsored by Sloan Partners LLP.... The GRAND PRIZE WINNER for this episode is Kim Stark from S.I.G. Mechanical Services Limited! You will be receiving: 2 x Green Fee passes to Richmond Hill Golf Club, $100 Sportchek Gift Card, 2 x sets of gloves, 2 Packs of Golf Balls, & 2 x Golf Shoe Bags. The RUNNER UP PRIZE is Kristine Martyn from Thermal Mechanical Systems Inc.! You will be receiving a $25 Sport Chek Gift Card! Congratulations!

ORAC 2.0 INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES EPISODE 04: DOING BUSINESS DURING THE PANDEMIC This episode is sponsored by Sloan Partners LLP and presented by Stan Swartz, CPA, CMA, CFP, CMC.... Government subsidies CEWS, CEBA, and CECRA Helpful probably, but with strings. Know the rules. Be sure to document, document, document. Accounting adjustments could mess you up. Program changes stay up to date. Tax filing and payment dates they are not the same. Employee rights and Employer obligations a minefield. Dont forget the tax people Subsidies are taxable, but the CEBA could be special. ENTER TO WIN! 2 x Green Fee Passes to Richmond Hill Golf Course $100 Sport Chek Gift Card 2 Sets of Golf Gloves, 2 Packs of Golf Balls, 2 Golf Shoe Bags To enter to win this prize, you must attend the webinar and complete the post webinar survey. All winners will be announced on June 14th at 10am on Instagram & Email. This webinar is only for ORAC Provincial Members, if you have not received your invitation, please check your junk mail or contact Jessica at [email protected] @ ORAC - Ontario Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractors Association

Happy Canada Day!

ORAC 2.0 INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES EPISODE 03: HUMIDITY, HEALTH, & THE DL SERIES SOLUTION SPONSORED BY KILMER ENVIRONMENTAL HUMIDIFICATION TO COUNTER COVID-19. ... Are you helping your customers prepare their buildings for a return to occupancy? This webinar will look at how relative humidity of 40-60% in buildings will reduce respiratory infection and save lives. As well this event will explore why the Condair DL Series humidifier is an ideal solution for applications when hygiene is critical. ENTER TO WIN! Get ready for a long weekend BBQ because Kilmer Environmental has sponsored a giveaway! You could win an awesome prize pack including: Backyard BBQ Kit (assorted sauces, seasonings, rubs) The Great Scraper BBQ Scraper $25 Beer Store Gift Card 2 Beer Cozies Canadian Flag To enter to win this prize, you must attend the webinar and complete the post webinar survey. We will also be giving away 1 mystery prize to a random attendee so make sure that you join in and participate! All winners will be announced on at 1pm on June 30th via Instagram Live. This webinar is exclusive to ORAC Members, if you have not received your invitation, please check your junk mail or contact Jessica at [email protected] @ ORAC - Ontario Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractors Association

ORAC 2.0 INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES EPISODE 02: APPRENTICE INTAKE UPDATES WITH JIM MCAUGHEY The Apprentice Intake Updates Episode with Jim McAughey will cover the following topics: Current Status of the Intakes... Objectives of the Intake Program Intake Steps for Applicants Intake Requirements for Applicants Apprentice Online Testing & Interviews Current Ready-to-Hire List Steps on Hiring a First Year Apprentice Challenges / Opportunities of the Program ENTER TO WIN! Get ready to have a squeaky clean car because ORAC is running a contest to win an awesome prize pack including: $100 Petro Canada Gift Card Wash & Go Car Wash Card (valid for 5 car washes) ArmorAll Care Care Kit To enter to win this prize, you must attend the webinar and like this post on one of the following social platforms: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. We will also be giving away 1 mystery prize to a random attendee so make sure that you join in and participate! All winners will be announced on at 3pm on June 18th via Instagram Live. This webinar is exclusive to ORAC Members, if you have not received your invitation, please check your junk mail or contact Jessica at [email protected] @ ORAC - Ontario Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractors Association

Apprentice Intake Updates

ORAC 2.0 INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES EPISODE 01: JTAC UPDATES WITH GINO DIFEBO We are thrilled to announce our very first episode of ORAC 2.0 Informational Webinar Series! This is a great way to stay in touch with our members and ensures that everyone stays connected. ... The JTAC Updates Webinar with Gino DiFebo will cover the following topics: UA787 Apprentice Registrations Apprentice Advancements C of Q Exams ODP and Online ODP Delivery Gas Classes Brazing Certifications Day & Night School Apprentice HVACR Applications ENTER TO WIN! To celebrate the kickoff of ORAC 2.0, we are running a contest to win an awesome prize pack including: $150 in PC Gift Cards, 2 Bottles of Wine, an ORAC Hot/Cold Tumbler, and 2 Sanitizer Lanyards. To enter to win this prize, you must attend the webinar and also be following one of ORACs social media pages. We will also be giving away 2 mystery prizes to 2 random attendees so make sure that you join in and participate! All winners will be announced on May 22 at 2pm on Instagram Live. *This webinar is only for ORAC Provincial Members, if you have not received your invitation, please check your junk mail or contact Jessica at [email protected]*

SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEY WINNER! At 3pm today Aimee Carpenter (Marketing & Program Coordinator) and Jessica Shaver (Executive Assistant & Event Planner) announced the winner of our social media survey contest on Instagram Live! Congratulations to Pamela Jordan from Emerson! You are the lucky new owner of this Ember temperature controlled mug ... Stay tuned for more contests and giveaways coming soon!

Dont forget to tune into ORACs 53rd Annual AGM at 10am on Zoom! See you there! #virtualAGM

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