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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!!

Pickleball Rain or Shine!

9/23/2022

Do not let the rain dissuade you from joining us for food, networking, and fun! Chicken N' Pickle has indoor courts that we have rented for the event so the tournament will happen regardless of the weather. Tables and a short presentation will be in an enclosed space with the food, so weather is not a concern.

Be safe driving! We look forward to seeing everyone from 1-4 today at Chicken N' Pickle Overland Park. You can still sign up or walk in.

Email brian@cmgfire.com with any questions or concerns.

TOMORROW MOKAN FUNDRAISER! FREE TO ALL MEMBERS!

9/22/2022

Join us tomorrow at Overland Park's Chicken & Pickle for our annual fundraising event!

Still need to register? Register by visiting: http://www.mokansfpe.org/fundraiser.html

Not a member and want to participate in this event? Easy! Instead of paying for individual event, simply sign up to become a MOKAN Chapter member and get all of the benefits! http://www.mokansfpe.org/join.html

WHAT?
MOKAN Annual FUNdraiser!!
Free Drinks! Free Food! Free PickleBall!

WHEN?
NEXT Friday September 23rd 1pm - 4pm

WHERE?
Overland Park Chicken n' Pickle!
5901 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66223

WHY?
To support the MOKAN Scholarship Funds

EVENTS:
Free Happy Hour Food & Drinks
Silent Auction
Pickleball Tournament
Networking with Leaders in the Industry.

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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!

Pickleball Rain or Shine!

TOMORROW MOKAN FUNDRAISER! FREE TO ALL MEMBERS!

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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!

Pickleball Rain or Shine!

TOMORROW MOKAN FUNDRAISER! FREE TO ALL MEMBERS!

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Final Call for MOKAN SFPE Board and Committee Nominations!