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December Webinar | UL 2901 Standard for Listed Antifreeze | 12/1/22

11/30/2022

Please make plans to join us tomorrow for our December virtual meeting and presentation. Following a brief business meeting and election of the 2023 slate of officers, we are excited to have John Pritchard with Lubrizol present on the new requirements of the UL 2901 standard for listed antifreeze.

John is the National Technical Manager for Lubrizol’s CPVC products and antifreeze with 35 years’ experience in the piping industry. Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Western Illinois University (1983). Past member of the Western Illinois University Engineering Technology Advisory Council. Has worked as an instructor for the Residential Construction Employers Council (RCEC) Construction Management Certification Program (CMCP). Member of Local 130 and a Chicago licensed Plumber.

We hope to see you all then!

W/GMiSFPE Coffee Round | This Friday

11/16/2022

Hello fellow MOKAN members! The W/GMiSFPE group will be presenting a virtual Ted Talk coffee round this Friday morning November 18th at 8:30 am.

Please remember everyone is welcome!

Next Friday's meetings videos will focus on
Teach Girls Bravery Not Perfection - Playlist On How To Nurture Brilliant Women in STEM - by Reshma Saujani
Young Women in STEM - by Linnea Hummer

If you missed last month's videos they are linked below for your use:
How Long It Takes to Change Your Life? By Nwal Hadaki
Why do ambitious women have flat heads? By Dame Stephanie Shirley

Continuing Education Opportunity | 11/9/22

11/7/2022

The MOKAN board has been making an active effort to inform our members of opportunities available from other chapters. Please see below one of those opportunities provided by the Chicago Chapter. Additionally, one of our MOKAN members Ben Brooks will be presenting at this event!

Please join the Chicago Chapter of SFPE for our annual Educational Seminar! The online event will consist of 6 one-hour education sessions where you can earn PDHs and learn about a range of fire protection topics alongside Chicago SFPE members.

SFFF Transition - New and Existing Systems - A Contractor's Perspective
Existing Buildings - Performance-based Design
Advancements in Marijuana Processing
AHJ Panel
The New SFPE Guide on Assessment of Fire Safety for Existing Buildings
Battery Energy Storage Protection Approaches

To sign up please follow the link provided below!
https://chicagosfpe.org/meetinginfo.php?id=4&ts=1667791625

The cost is free for chapter members (membership is $35) or $50 for non-members.

Webinar Today at Noon!

11/3/2022

Please make plans to join us for our November virtual meeting with a presentation on Clean Agent/Inert Gas Fire Suppression by Paul Swan with JCI.

Paul is a National Business Development Manager with Johnson Controls, Global Fire Suppression Products. Paul has 18 years of experience in the fire protection industry including in both contracting and manufacturing. He is responsible for the Tyco and Ansul Fire Suppression brand for the Central U.S. His area of expertise is in Special Hazards as well as experience in Water-Based Fire Protection. Paul holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Louisiana State University and has maintained NECIT certifications in both Special Hazards and Water- Based Fire Protection.

Hope to see everyone there!

MOKAN October Announcements

10/23/2022

Call for Scholarship Applications!

Apply today to the MOKAN SFPE Scholarship! MOKAN awards up to three students per year a scholarship fund to aid in their educational pursuits. To learn more and apply visit: http://www.mokansfpe.org/students.html. Deadline is December, 10th.

Upcoming Events:

W/GMiSFPE Coffee Round - this Friday 10/28 at 8:30 AM
November virtual webinar - Thursday 11/4 at noon.

Final Call for MOKAN SFPE Board and Committee Nominations!

If you or someone you know wants to make a difference in your local fire protection community, please email us at info@mokansfpe.org
Current nominees are as follows:

MOKAN 2023 Board Nominees

President: Chris Arpin
Vice President: Jason Web
Communications: Chris Culp
Secretary: Laura Walton
Treasurer: Brian Gier

Event Committee Nominees

Kyle Hanson
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Educational Outreach Committee Nominees

Jaime Abshier
Ben Brooks
Maggie Morgan
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Thank You MOKAN Sponsors & Members!

9/27/2022

A BIG thank you to all of our sponsors and members that participated in the MOKAN fundraising event! Between your sponsorships and the silent auction we were able to raise over $4,200 for our scholarship fund exceeding our our annual goal of $3,000!

PICKLEBALL CHAMPS!

Congratulations to our Pickleball Tournament Champions Chris Culp and Brian Combs!!

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December Webinar | UL 2901 Standard for Listed Antifreeze | 12/1/22

W/GMiSFPE Coffee Round | This Friday

Continuing Education Opportunity | 11/9/22

Webinar Today at Noon!

MOKAN October Announcements

Call for Scholarship Applications!

Upcoming Events:

Final Call for MOKAN SFPE Board and Committee Nominations!

MOKAN 2023 Board Nominees

Event Committee Nominees

Educational Outreach Committee Nominees

Thank You MOKAN Sponsors & Members!

PICKLEBALL CHAMPS!

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W/GMiSFPE Coffee Round | This Friday

Continuing Education Opportunity | 11/9/22

Webinar Today at Noon!

MOKAN October Announcements

Call for Scholarship Applications!

Upcoming Events:

​Final Call for MOKAN SFPE Board and Committee Nominations!

MOKAN 2023 Board Nominees

Event Committee Nominees

Educational Outreach Committee Nominees

Thank You MOKAN Sponsors & Members!

PICKLEBALL CHAMPS!

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