Make sure you mark your calendars as we have two great presentations coming up in February and March. At this time they will both be held at Marcello’s Restaurant in Chicago the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. Come join us for some great food, camaraderie and to catch up on what’s happening in the Chicago Area.

• February 7th – 2008– Kevin Flotten, from EMS Freight Doors will show their new installation DVD and talk about the installation of their freight door systems. The presentation will be more technical than sales oriented making it idea for anyone at your company looking to learn more about freight elevator doors, how they work and general installation techniques. A must for your sales team or any one in your company who you would like to learn a little more about elevator freight doors.  Thanks to EMS Freight Doors for coming in from St. Louis to present.
• March 6th – 2008 –John Omorean, from G & R Elevator Manufacturing will present on a topic that many of us deal with a lot. John’s presentation title is Elevator Cab and Entrance Modernization in a Changing World! Topics of discussion will include; Survey Information and data requirements, communication requirements, weight factors – 5% rule – out and in materials, interior design applications and retro-fit versus new installations.  This will also be a great presentation to attend for every elevator professional! Thanks to G & R Elevator Manufacturing for coming in to present.
• April 3rd – 2008 – Pat Tobin, from Minnesota Elevator Inc. will present on all the products that MEI offers. More on his presentation topic will follow in the upcoming months.  Thanks to MEI for coming in to present!

At this time the officers have submitted the application and presentation outlines to get February and Marches presentations CET Accredited by the NAEC.  We will notify everyone when we receive confirmation that the presentations are accepted as CET courses and for the number of credit hours. We plan on submitting the presentation that will be provided in April as well.

We hope that you take advantage of attending each months meeting and look forward to seeing you!

*Please note that times and locations may change.  We will notify you if they do.