From the Executive Director

by Michelle Czosek, CAE

We did it! We held our first live meeting since the beginning of the pandemic, and it was wonderful to see everyone in person again! In addition to the over 130 people that made the trip to Scottsdale, we also had 80 people that were able to join us virtually in our firsttime hybrid meeting offering. While we know most people would have preferred to be at the meeting in person, it was exciting to be able to provide an option for those unable to join us so they could take part in the high-quality educational content provided at the meeting.

For those that joined us live, thank you for following the guidelines we had in place to ensure that we were able to make the meeting safe for all attendees. I feel confident in saying that everyone was thrilled to spend time with their friends and peers in a live meeting setting again.

By the time Air Media hits your desks, another offering of the NAFA’s NCT (NAFA Certified Technician) Level II (BIBO) training and certification will have taken place in the Chicago area. Thanks to Filter Services, Inc. for hosting us again, to Glen Moore, NCT II, Containment Nuclear Segment Manager, Camfil USA, Inc for instructing and to AAF Flanders for providing the Band-It Tool Kits.

Let’s talk about what’s on the horizon for NAFA. Plans are underway for the 2021 Annual Convention being held November 2-4 at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach. Florida will be the perfect backdrop as we gather again for education, networking, the opportunity to learn from each other and, of course, a little golf to benefit the NAFA Foundation.

When the ability to meet in person was paused, NAFA started offering webinars to keep members engaged and informed. We will continue to offer these periodically throughout the year and encourage you to not only attend, but to let us know if there is a topic you want to hear about or would be interested in presenting.

I also encourage you to contact me or Terry Driscoll if you have an interest in contributing educational content to Air Media. It’s a great way to share your knowledge, earn credits towards your certification, and make your mark in the NAFA community.

Also on the horizon is the 2022 AHR Expo is scheduled for January 31 – February 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada. We will again be exhibiting, offering a session, and running certification exams. Let us know if you will have a booth at the show and don’t forget to visit the website to volunteer at the NAFA booth and for information on reserving a room in the NAFA block at the Hilton Grand Vacations on Paradise.

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any board member if you have questions, comments, or ideas for resources that we can provide to the NAFA community.

I look forward to seeing you soon! ■

Take care, Michelle

Timmy Lott, Jeff Holt and Tom Ryan at the AHR Expo NAFA Booth.

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