Greater Michigan Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors

May, 2003

Ferris State University MSCA Student Chapter is Forming a New HVACR/MSCA Alumni Organization

Greater Michigan Mechanical Service Contractors Association (MSCA) in conjunction with the Ferris State University (FSU) MSCA Student Chapter, has launched a new Alumni organization.

Right to Left - Scott Klapper, and Kevin Birk,
Boone & Darr, speaking with FSU Dean of
Construction Technologies, Weilin Chang

Their initial event, the First Annual FSU MSCA Chapter and MSCA Alumni Reception, was held on March 18, 2003, at the Rankin Center, on the FSU Campus. The reception was enjoyed by all. The FSU MSCA Student Chapter was the sponsor of the event.

The event was well attended by several
HVACR & MSCA student members and
Alumni. Attendees of the reception networked and reminisced while enjoying cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. The reception was the first in a series of planned events for the new FSU MSCA Alumni organization.

	Left- Student Chapter Members network with Russ Borst, Hurst Mechanical Below-left - 2003 MCAA Convention Attendees Below-right - Megan Ruehmeier, Outgoing Chapter President, and Sandra Miller, President, Greater Michigan Mechanical Service Contractors Association

Left to Right, Chad Vaughn, FSU Graduating Seniorand UA 190's Training Coordinator, Scott Klapper

Left to Right, Nick Keeler, Chapter Secretary; Mike Sweeney, Chapter Treasurer, and Kevin Dettling, former Chapter President

Newly Elected Officers, Left to Right, Tia Manyen, Secretary; John Lindman, Treasurer; Jamie Dorland, Vice President; Andrew Lemanczyk, President, and Megan Ruehmeier, Outgoing Chapter President

The Alumni organization is being formed as a part of the Chapter's Career Development initiative. They are establishing the Alumni organization along with a HVACR University wide alumni organization.

The FSU MSCA Student Chapter was founded six years ago by the Greater Michigan MSCA. The Chapter has received national MCAA recognition with awards for Student Chapter of the Year in 2000 and 2003. The Chapter was also a finalist in the 2003 National Student Chapter Design Competition. Each year, the Student Chapter continues to grow and add new activities and programs.

The FSU Student Chapter is extremely excited about the new Alumni organization and plans to expand the organization in the future. If you are interested in participating in the FSU Alumni organization, contact MSCA President, Sandra Miller, at 734-665-5972.


Pete Angel, W.J. O'Neil, Inc. and Russ Borst, Hurst Industries enjoy the event	2003 MCAA Student Design Competition Award

2003 Ferris State University Student Chapter Retreat Develops Aggressive Schedule for the
Coming 2003-2004 School Year

Chad Vaughn, FSU Senior, gives an overview
and critique of the Chapter's annual activities

The Ferris State University (FSU) Student Chapter of the Mechanical Contractors Association (MSCA), held its Annual Chapter Retreat on May 3rd at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The retreat helped to provide the Student Chapter with goals and objectives for the coming 2003-2004 school year.

Retreat participants included current Chapter Officers, newly elected Chapter Officers, and the FSU Student Chapter Advisors. During the retreat, attendees took time to reflect on the chapter's 2002-2003 academic year activities.

Participants Brainstorm at Annual Retreat

The Chapter continues to have a strong and active membership base. The past year was an extremely busy and rewarding year for the FSU Student Chapter; it participated in, or sponsored more than twenty different activities.

This past year, the Chapter received national MCAA recognition with Student Chapter of the Year Award.

The Chapter was also a finalist in the 2003 National Student Chapter Design Competition. Each year, the

Mike Sweeney discusses the Chapters' future activities

Student Chapter continues to grow and add new activities and programs.

Retreat attendees discussed ways to enhance current programs and improve processes for the 2003-2004 academic year. Plans for the upcoming 2003 MSCA Fall Conference began. The group was able to define specific areas of improvement for the coming year.

The FSU Student Chapter discussed in detail the the new Alumni organization There was great discussion about the "next steps" for the Alumni organization.

Brainstorming during the retreat helped attendees to develop a road map for future programming and activities. The Chapter will continue with an aggressive schedule for the coming school year by kicking off its 2003-2004 activities with a Fall Freshman Welcome event.