Posted by: Judy Garber
Issue 146 - August 15, 2008
Some Sad News to Report
Last week we learned that two very dedicated and important people from our industry passed away.
Leonard Wojtkowiak (White) – Len passed away August 3. He was formally from Haddon Heights NJ and a secretary for the South Jersey Chapter for many years. He was an Army pilot during WWII. Leonard had been the owner of Stanley Heat & Fuel Co. that later became Mohrfeld and Stanley. Basically up until his death, Len was associated with Retrofit Specialists. Anyone that knew Len knew how much he enjoyed both the Oilheating industry and the many people who work in this industry. Many know Len’s son, Ken White.
Joe Balogna, Westchester Chapter was an early pioneer of the Association. We learned of his passing about a week ago. Joe was a National President from 1976-1979. There will be a memorial service held at a later date.
What is in a Name?
You have heard it said many, many times but now is your opportunity and we are making it very easy for you to share your feelings. Go to our home page and give us your ideas. We have put together a very simple survey. Just click on it and give us your thoughts.
Oil Heat Cares Benefit Seminar
Have fun, help raise money for a good cause by attending our seminar on September 11th at the Gettysburg Hotel, Gettysburg, PA. The cost is $99.00 person and includes the seminar, Greening Steam by Dan Holohan and a great buffet sponsored and plenty of chances to win door prizes. Thanks to our sponsor, Burnham, all proceeds go to Oil Heat Cares.
Upcoming Seminars
The final touches have been put on the new class, How Much a Gallon?? In other words, communicating with customers during a period of escalating prices. This new class is being delivered by John Levey and Joe Vassallo and sponsored by NAOHSM. Anyone that has contact with customers should attend this timely class.
There will be 2 classes offered a day. For the classes being held in New Jersey and MA, the cost to your company will be $49.00 per person up to 5 people and the sixth person is free.
This class will earn NORA CEU’s and attendees will feel more empowered about what to say when customers ask questions such as, why is the price so high? They will learn more about oil in general – how the world market affects us, where the information comes from. They will learn how to prepare for discussions with customers, dealing with upset and angry customers. Simply put, you will feel better just knowing the facts and you will be better prepared to work with your customers.
The Schedule
The Mid-Atlantic Chapter and MAPDA will host one the end of this month – August 27th at the R.E. Michel Training School, Glen Burnie. To register for this particular class contact Ralph Adams –
443-250-7030 or MAPDA directly – 410-349-0808 to register.
New Jersey
September 16th – the Clarion, Cherry Hill, NJ. – 8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
September 18th – Petro Training Facility, 40 Cragwood Road, South Plainfield, NJ
September 19th – Northern NJ – location still to be determined.
MA:
September -24th – Holiday Inn, Dedham MA – 8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
Judy Garber (email)
NAOHSM
P.O. Box 67
East Petersburg, PA 17520
Phone: 888-552-0900
Fax: 717-625-3077
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