January 2022 Newsletter
A Word from our President
by – Cody Hanna-Hanna Heating & Air
Happy New Year!
With the new year comes new opportunities! I am excited for what 2022 holds for the KCCA and all our members. I hope it is a safe and prosperous one for everyone. Ideally, I wouldn’t have to bring up COVID… But unfortunately, it is a reality again this winter. I hope you all stay as safe as possible during these crazy times.
KCCA is sad to announce we had one of our own board members pass away last week. Unfortunately, Isaac Gould with Another Heating & Air passed away last week. Please keep his family in your thoughts.
There was no meeting last month, but we did have a Christmas party at Prairie Pines dinner theatre. Thank you to those who attended.
This month’s meeting is at WTI on January 20th at 11:45. We are excited to learn about what their program has in store for the new year. Hope to see you all there!
Please feel free to email or call Cody at (316) 945-3481 or cody@hannainc.com with any concerns or questions.
2021 Christmas party was GREAT. If you weren’t able to join us last year, you should try for the next year. Never disappoints!
We have a few folks that celebrate their birthday’s in December and they get pictures with the cast.
Education
Thank you to everyone who attended this years classes.
The board will be looking at doing some
classes Fall 2022
KCCA $500 TOOL SCHOLARSHIP
The board revised the Tool Scholarship a little. KCCA wants the employee to be working for the KCCA member for 3 months before they are eligible for the $500 tool Scholarship. So in short the employee or employer need to submit application and proof of graduation from one of our local trade school after the employee has worked for them for 3 months.
December’s General Meeting
No general meeting, see you in January!
Hope to see you @ future meetings!! All general meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month except August & December.
This list is subjust to change due to speakers not able to make the date we have selected for them.
The 2021 U.S. Refrigerant Transition Scorecard
The race is on to see which refrigerant(s) will replace R-410A
The HVACR industry is in the midst of another refrigerant transition, with manufacturers currently deciding which low-GWP refrigerants will take the place of R-410A in stationary air conditioning equipment. With a deadline just around the corner, OEMs are starting to announce their intentions for the refrigerant transition, and their choices are listed in the scorecard below.
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Manufacturer
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R-32 | R-454B | Other | Unannounced |
| Allied Air Enterprises | ✔ | |||
| AirEase | ✔ | |||
| Armstrong Air | ✔ | |||
| Concord | ✔ | |||
| Ducane | ✔ | |||
| Amana | ✔ | |||
| Bard | ✔ | |||
| Bosch | ✔ | |||
| Bryant | ✔ | |||
| Carrier | ✔ | |||
| ClimateMaster | ✔ | |||
| Daikin | ✔ | |||
| Daikin Applied | ✔ | |||
| ECR International | ✔ | |||
| EMI | ✔ | |||
| Olsen | ✔ | |||
| Enertech | ✔ | |||
| GeoComfort | ✔ | |||
| Hydron Module | ✔ | |||
| Tetco | ✔ | |||
| First Co. | ✔ | |||
| Friedrich | ✔ | |||
| Fujitsu General | ✔ | |||
| Goodman | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Gree | ✔ | |||
| Haier/GE | ✔ | |||
| ICP | ✔ | |||
| Arcoaire | ✔ | |||
| Comfortmaker | ✔ | |||
| Day & Night | ✔ | |||
| Heil | ✔ | |||
| KeepRite | ✔ | |||
| Tempstar | ✔ | |||
| Johnson Controls | ✔ | |||
| Champion | ✔ | |||
| Coleman | ✔ | |||
| Fraser-Johnston | ✔ | |||
| Luxaire | ✔ | |||
| York | ✔ | |||
| Lennox | ✔ | |||
| LG Electronics | ✔ | |||
| Mars | ✔ | |||
| Century | ✔ | |||
| Comfort-Aire | ✔ | |||
| Midea | ✔ | |||
| Mitsubishi | ✔ | |||
| Modine | ✔ | |||
| Napoleon Heating and A/C | ✔ | |||
| Nortek | ✔ | |||
| Broan | ✔ | |||
| Frigidaire | ✔ | |||
| Gibson | ✔ | |||
| Maytag | ✔ | |||
| Miller | ✔ | |||
| NuTone | ✔ | |||
| Panasonic | ✔ | |||
| Rheem/Ruud | ✔ | |||
| Samsung | ✔ | |||
| Trane | ✔ | |||
| American Standard | ✔ | |||
| Oxbox | ✔ | |||
| RunTru | ✔ | |||
| Unico | ✔ | |||
| WaterFurnace | ✔ | |||
| Whalen Co. | ✔ | |||
| Total | 4 | 9 | 0 | 53 |
Funny Photos
Resolve to Reevaluate Your Risk Management Culture
Take a moment to consider the past year in risk management. Is there anything that stands out to you as needing improvement? Anything that worked well to be taken into the New Year? It’s important to reevaluate your risk management culture every so often in order to stay aware of changes that may have evolved in your industry, and check in on areas that could be improved upon at your business.
Company Culture.One size does not fit all when it comes to risk management strategies. Whatever your specific needs are, remember that a solid foundation is key. Management should be committed to upholding a culture of safety and risk mitigation across the board, and that commitment should have a ripple effect on everyone — from the most senior veteran employee to the newest hire. To create a culture of risk management, a great place to start is examining the basic regulatory requirements applicable to your business, and from there you can dive into your business’s deeper needs.
A group effort. Great risk management culture ideals start at the top, and everyone needs to be involved. When good behavior is modeled, it reinforces a safety-first message. And if all employees are committed to practicing good workplace habits, it will demonstrate to newcomers and clients that safety and risk management play a valuable role at your business. It will also show that a safe business model can help lead to higher productivity, more efficient operations, and a better chance to meet your organization’s goals.
Empower Employees. Give employees the tools and incentives to take ownership in a risk management culture. It is part of management’s responsibility to invest time and resources to help implement sound policies and procedures. Set clear expectations, reward positive behavior, and encourage bottom-up communication so that employees feel comfortable reporting potential issues.
Learn from your lessons. Use past experiences to help guide future efforts. Stay aware of what is happening in your industry and around the world to help head off potential risks down the road, for example, noting that social inflation and cybercrime are becoming more prominent. Keep in mind that many claims are preventable, and your history can help to dictate the direction you want your business to go.
Remember, risk management is an ongoing process. As you move into the New Year, reevaluate where your company is at in terms of its risk management culture. It never hurts to focus more on maintaining a safe and productive work environment for everyone, in order to continue creating a successful culture of risk management at your business.