Continuing Education Rules Delayed
October 27th, 2011
Pursuant to Governor Beverly Purdue's Executive Order No. 70 which states, in part, "Rules shall not impose undue burdens upon those persons or entities who must comply with those rules", and in view of the current economic climate, the Board members at their last meeting voted to disapprove the proposed continuing education rules.
Refrigeration Up-date 2012
"A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds" ...Francis Bacon
Refrigeration Up-date 2012 is scheduled for Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Hickory Metro Convention Center, Hickory, NC.
Take the opportunity to explore the very latest in technology, products and services with the many vendors exhibiting during the show. Meet each exhibitor, they make it possible for the Board to present the annual Up-date to you at no cost.
Registration for the Up-date is free. You are encouraged to pre-register for the meeting. If you pre-register, you will receive your name tag and Up-date information in the mail prior to the meeting. The Up-date 2012 Registration Form can be found in the latest newsletter .
Thinking about exhibiting? Refrigeration Up-Date is the best place to get your new products and services seen by the whole industry! Meet your customers face-to-face. Booth placement is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so reserve your space by sending in your Exhibit Space Contract today.
Scholarships Awarded for 2011
April 28th, 2011
Scholarships were awarded for the 2011 school year to Edward Dixon-Bey, Fayetteville Technical Community College; Philip W. Baxter and Douglas J. Gold, who are both enrolled at Rowan Cabarrus Community College.
SBRE scholarships are available to persons enrolled in or interested in enrolling in an Associate in Applied Science Degree Program of study in HVAC/R or those interested in enrolling in or enrolled in an Associate in Applied Degree Program of study in commercial refrigeration.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for a scholarship:
1. Be a resident of NC;
2. Be enrolled (or intend to enroll) in an Associate in Applied Science Degree of Study in Commercial Refrigeration or HVAC/R Technology;
3. Maintain a grade point average at or above the level required for graduation;
4. Continue for the duration of the scholarship at the college where he or she was enrolled at the time of the scholarship award.
Two or more scholarships are awarded annually depending on available funds. Scholarship applications are due in the Board office by February 1 of each year. Complete and mail in your Scholarship Application.