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January 3rd Meeting Summary

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The first meeting in January each year is one that is difficult for many to get two.  Thanks to everyone who came out on this cold evening, especially those who came in from out of town! The meeting started out with introductions and followed with committee reports. We again discussed getting more CET education programs into our schedule which we feel would benefit many contractor members of the CEA. The consensus was that we would continue with our current programs and when the opportunity presents it self we would insert speakers that have CET approved programs.  

Some of the topics that some of the contractor members would like hear about included, safety topics including, OSHA as well as adjusting and troubleshooting type technical seminars on different types of elevator equipment.

Please take the time today to send us an e-mail on topics/presentations you’d like to see and hear about! Thanks for your participation.

The next meeting date is Thursday February 7th, 2008! Mark your schedules now!

Start The New Year Off Right!

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BUSINESS MEETING

THURSDAY Jan 03, 2008 – DINNER @ 6:30 P.M.

  • MARCELLO’S
  • 645 W. NORTH AVE.
  • CHICAGO, IL 60610
  • (312) 654-2560

PUBLIC PARKING OR VALET PARK

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME AND LOCATION FOR THIS MEETING 

TOPIC: Business Meeting

CEA Upcoming Events:

Please respond via e-mail to ceamail@flash.net or via fax to (708)371-2477 no later than 01/2/08 in order to provide adequate seating.

You may contact me via fax at (708)371-2477 or phone (708) 371-2444

Best Regards

  • Gary Schreiber ( President )
  • Craig Zomchek ( Vice President )
  • Tom Przybyla ( Secretary/Treasurer )

Elevators Catching On To Area Code Change

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I found this article on the Beacon News Source. Please be aware of it if you have any service contracts in the Aurora Area. Also keep in mind that some phone numbers in the 708 area code require that the 708 prefix is dialed before the main number. Not all numbers are like this so make sure your emergency telephones are programmed properly.

December 9, 2007

By Dan Campana Staff Writer

AURORA — On one hand, there’s the inconvenience of dialing 11 digits since the October debut of the 630 area code’s new overlay code.

On the other hand, there’s the problem of getting stuck in an elevator with an inoperable phone because it didn’t know it had to dial “1-630.”

City officials are hoping to avoid the latter with a recent mass mailing to owners of buildings with elevators, reminding them that the emergency phones in the elevators have to be reprogrammed.

“It’s something we were made aware of after the fact,” Aurora Fire Marshal Gary Pozzi said of the overlay’s effect on elevator phones.

Since the 331 overlay arrived in October, requiring 630-ers to make their fingers do a little more walking, no elevator incidents have been reported, Pozzi said.

About 300 letters went out recently to the owners of approximately 500 elevators. It urges those with elevators to have the phones reprogrammed immediately to avoid fines associated with a failed inspections, or if an emergency does occur and the phone doesn’t work.

Herman Beneke, city director of buildings and permits, said the reprogramming “just has to be done.”

“Obviously, it’s something we’re concerned about,” he said.

According to the letter, “Failing to have a fully operational telephone in your elevator is a code violation for which a fine could be assessed even if no emergency situation arises.”

A city contractor does annual elevator inspections in February, while others take place throughout the year for new or remodeled elevators

CEA Holiday Party December 5th, 2007

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It’s that time of year everyone! Get your reservations in for a great night of Cocktails and Hors d’ oeuvres and live music!  Come join us for a night of great food, spirits and camaraderie among your industry professionals.

This years Holiday party will be held at the Maggiano’s Oakbrook location and will start at 6:30 pm. 

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Please note that companies that are CEA Members are allowed 1 person free of charge and each additional guest(s) at the cost of $45.00. Non members of the CEA are $65.00 per person.  Important! Reservations must be made and paid for no later than December 3, 2007.

Please RSVP By 12/3/2007 via fax to (708)371-2477 or phone (708) 371-2444.

Best Regards

  • Gary Schreiber (President)
  • Craig Zomchek (Vice President)
  • Tom Przybyla (Secretary/Treasurer)

Rory Dolan Passes Away-November 24th,2007

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Rory is at peace now after a long hard fight. Loved and admired by many Rory will be remembered as a kind, dedicated family man who cared deeply for our industry and the people in it. Please join me in remembering Rory this week. Also please consider signing the online guest book where you can share your thoughts and prayers. Consider a story that you remember about Rory for everyone to read. Visitation and Funeral information is below.

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(July 5, 1941 – November 24, 2007)

Rory Peter Dolan, age 66, of Wilmette. Proud Father and best friend of Peter (Julie) Dolan of Chicago, IL and Tricia (Philip) Oerke of Arlington Heights, IL; fond grandfather of Peter Joseph Dolan; dear brother of Jill (Gary) Augustson; devoted son of Charles P. Dolan and the late Emily Dolan (nee Gruden); Husband of Barbara (nee Miedzianowski). 50 years at the Atlas Elevator Company. Committeeman of ANSI/ASME A17.1 Elevator safety code committee. Former President of the Chicago Elevator Association and member/instructor of the local 2, IUEC. Visitation Nov. 29th Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Nov. 30th Friday 9:30 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077 to Saint Joseph Church 1747 Lake Avenue, (at Ridge Road) Wilmette, IL 60091 Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment All Saints Cemetery, Mausoleum, 700 North River Road, Des Plaines, IL. Info: http://www.donnellanfuneral.com/ 847/675-1990

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