For all Chapters that have a year-end date of June 30, we would like to remind you that you have until Nov. 15, 2011 to file your tax return with the IRS. Chapters that have $25,000 or less in gross receipts must file form 990-N (e-Postcard) with the IRS. Chapters that have over $25,000 must file either form 990-EZ or 990. The form 990-N (e-Postcard) must be filed electronically. A direct link to the IRS filing site can be found on the e-Postcard website. Chapters that have not filed return for the past 3 years (2007, 2008, & 2009) will, if you have not already, be receiv-ing a notice from the IRS. This notice informs you that since you have not filed taxes for the past 3 years the Chapter’s tax-exempt status has been revoked. Headquarters has done our best to keep Chapters informed of their filing requirements. A letter was sent to all Chapter Presidents and Treasurers when the 990-N was first announced. Another letter was sent when the final forms and instructions were published. We published reminder notices both in the RSES Journal and in the HQ News. Tax information is listed on our website under Chapter Officer infor-mation. This topic was covered in the Chapter Officer Training Sessions held at the 2010 Conference. There is a process for getting your tax- exempt status reinstated. Failure to

get your tax-exempt status reinstated will result in the Chapter having to pay taxes on its earnings and having to file a corporate tax return.

In order to get your tax-exempt status reinstated the Chapter must do the following by Dec. 31, 2012:

- Fill out and submit Form 1024, Application for Recognition of Exemp-tion Under Section 501(a). Headquar-ters can provide you with a sample form to help you complete the application. You must write in the words “NOTICE 2044-43” at the top of the application.

- Attach to the form a statement that says the following “The [Chapter Name] was not required to file annual informa-tion return for taxable years beginning before 2007; was eligible in each of its taxable years beginning in 2007, 2008 and 2009 to file a Form 990-N, e-Post-card; and had annual gross receipts on normally not more than $25,000 in each of its taxable years beginning in 2007, 2008, and 2009.”

- Include with the Form and Statement a check made payable to the IRS for $100.

- Mail application, statement and check to the following address on or before Dec. 31, 2012: Internal Revenue Service NOTICE 2011-43, P.O. Box 12192, Covington, KY, 41012-0192.

Although Chapters have until Dec. 31, 2012 to file, we recommend that Chapters file as soon as possible in order to ensure that their status is reinstated on a timely basis. We recognize that Chapters are staffed with volunteers and that dealing with the IRS can be daunting. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or any other tax-related issues please contact Headquarters and ask for either myself or Anna Szmajchel, Manager, Member and Chapter Relations. We are more than happy to help. Sincerely,Kelly L. Womack Controller kwomack@rses.org847-759-4026

RSES • 1666 Rand Rd. • Des Plaines, IL 60016-3552 • rses.org

HEADQUARTERS NEWS August 2011

A HEADS UP

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A LOOK INSIDE SECTION PAGEA Heads Up 1 Product Spotlight 1What’s New 2 Technical Tidbits 3 Don’t Forget 3 Events 4 Staff Directory 4

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT HVACR Quick-Reference Handbook

Every HVACR service contractor or technician needs this book! The The HVACR Quick-

Reference Handbook contains many

frequently-used equations, conversion charts, tables and reference materials, including: industry glossary of terms, equations/equivalents/conversions (electric, volumetric, distance, weight, etc.), tables (duct sizing, gain/loss,

electronic coding, etc.), symbols used in electrical schematics and piping layouts, and many refrigerant P-T charts! The manual can be purchased in the RSES Online Store.

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RSES Members Gain Free Access to Two More ACCA StandardsWith ACCA standards increasingly finding their way into various building and installation regulations and energy-efficiency legislation, RSES has teamed with ACCA to offer two more ANSI-recognized quality standards to its Members. The two standards, ANSI/ACCA 4 QM–2007 (Maintenance of Residential HVAC Systems); and ANSI/ACCA 6 HVAC System Cleanliness–2007 (Restoring the Cleanliness of HVAC Systems) are excellent guidelines to help Members provide first-class system installation, maintenance and restoration.

Maintenance of Residential HVAC Systems covers the required inspection and maintenance necessary for residential HVAC systems; and it includes a series of checklists for varied types of residential HVAC systems that specify the minimum assessments to be performed, as well as the recommended corrective actions to be taken if deficiencies are found. The standard can serve as an excellent way to not only demonstrate minimum maintenance requirements and the need to perform certain servicing tasks, but can serve as a tool to help Members highlight added services offered in maintenance and service contracts. Whether cleaning is performed as a part of a regular maintenance schedule or due to some type of contamination event (flood, fire, etc.), the Restoring Cleanliness of HVAC Systems establishes the minimum criteria for cleaning HVAC systems. It supplies guidelines for determining whether cleaning is warranted and economically viable, along with a protocol for cleaning each relevant component or subsystem as well as verification procedures. An appendix

outlining routine maintenance, inspection and cleaning procedures also is included.

Printed copies of the standards are available from ACCA at a cost of $32.95 each. However, RSES Members may download these standards—as well as ANSI/ACCA 5 QI–2010 (HVAC Quality Installation Specification) and ANSI/ACCA 9 QIVP – 2009 (HVAC Quality Installation Verification Protocols) from rses.org at no charge by logging into the site with their username and password; selecting “My RSES Home Page;” and then clicking on the “ANSI/ACCA Q Standards” under the “My RSES” section.

RSES Journal ElementsThe August 2011 edition of RSES Journal Elements is slated for delivery in your e-mail inbox on August 29. If you have a case-study or story idea, send it to RSES Journal Assistant Editor Brian Wasag at bwasag@rses.org. Trying to figure out the proper superheat or subcooling for a difficult application, or unsure of the best way to measure airflow in a confined space? Our industry experts are ready to answer any and challenges/questions. Send them your question to the RSES Journal Technical Review Committee at nutsandboltsadvice@rses.org.

September RSES Journal FeaturesThough it’s hot outside now, the chilly nights of fall and winter aren’t far off. That’s why the September 2011 RSES Journal will have a focus on heating. A variety of unique features also will discuss topics such as the benefits of installing a properly sized furnace and how improved diagnostics can help troubleshoot equipment; a close-up insider’s view of two-stage water-source heat pumps, and their applications and benefits; how information from a comparative analysis of residential heating systems can help HVACR service contractors and technicians make equipment recommendations that will help

homeowners lower energy costs and also make them trusted partners when it comes to determining proper home-comfort decisions; and the importance of sealing leaks, pressure testing and improving dampers in order to maximize system efficiency.

Making History in NorfolkWith the 74th RSES Annual Conference and HVACR Technology Expo coming up on Nov. 2–5, 2011 at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel in Norfolk, Va., RSES Members can find the latest information on the conference by going to rses.org/conference.aspx. The September issue of the RSES Journal will also feature a detailed schedule, as well as a registration form for individuals who want to take advantage of all of the educational programming, networking and informational opportunities that are available. For more information, contact RSES Conference and Seminar Manager Jean Birch at jbirch@rses.org or by calling her directly at 847-759-4046.

I am RSES…The strength of any organization lies in its Members. Each month, RSES Journal profiles a Member (whether individual or corporate) or Director that exemplifies why RSES is the leading training body in the HVACR industry. If you know someone you feel deserves recognition for their contributions to the industry and the Society, send a name, contact information and a few words on why you are nominating them to Brian Wasag at bwasag@rses.org. RSES August Seminar

Don’t forget, there is still time to register for the following RSES Training Authority Seminar held in August!

Refrigeration Fundamentals will be held on August 20 at RSES Headquar-ters in Des Plaines, Ill. Visit rses.org/seminar2130.aspx for more details and registration.

All Members Individual New Membership is $118.00 and Student Membership is $51.50. Visit the RSES Career Center, at jobs.rses.org, anyone may post a resume on the site at no charge and employers (like RSES Members and RSES Corporate Members) can post a job opening for free (saving $50 per posting) if they use discount code member11 before 2/17/12.

Chapter OfficersPlease use updated forms

including: Individual Membership Application, Remittance Form for New Members or Dues Renewals, and Retirement/Disability Affidavit. Be sure to submit your Chapter Meeting Minutes to International Headquarters. There are several ways to submit Chapter meetings; online, fax, and mail. File your tax return with the IRS (see opening letter for details).

TECHNICAL TIDBITS

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One of the most critical areas an HVACR service professional must be knowledgeable in is sequences of operation—descriptions from the mechanical engineer on how equipment such as air-handling units, boilers and chillers should be run. RSES’ Fundamentals of Controls Unit 1: Sequences of Operations lesson covers this very topic. View a sample here. Interested in learning more about types of mechanical equipment and control systems, control terminology, and control components and variables? View the entire book here.

STAFF DIRECTORY EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTMark Lowry 847-759-4051; mlowry@rses.org ACCOUNTINGKelly Womack, Controller 847-759-4026; kwomack@rses.org

Chapter RelationsAnna Szmajchel, Mgr. of Member and Chapter Relations 847-759-4034; aszmajchel@rses.org MarketingKim Heselbarth, Marketing Mgr. 847-759-4031; kheselbarth@rses.org Colleen Bercyn, Marketing Assoc. 847-759-4035; cbercyn@rses.org Operations Josh Flaim, Operations Mgr. 847-759-4045; jflaim@rses.org CUSTOMER SERVICEMary Tomlinson, Cust. Svc. Supervisor 847-759-4055; mtomlinson@rses.org Christine Quesada, Cust. Svc. Rep. 847-759-4047; cquesada@rses.org Marge Ahrens, Cust. Svc. Rep. 847-759-4041; mahrens@rses.org Vicki Mattes, Cust. Svc. Rep. 847-759-4043; vmattes@rses.org

PUBLISHING AND COMMUNICATIONSJohn Iwanski, Director of Publishing 847-759-4028; jiwanski@rses.org Tim Gioe, Educational Pub. Mgr. 847-759-4042; tgioe@rses.org RSES JournalLori Kasallis, Editor 847-759-4027; lkasallis@rses.org Stephanie Rosheck, Art Director 847-759-4030; srosheck@rses.org Brian Wasag, Assist. Editor 847-759-4032; bwasag@rses.org Conference and Seminars Jean Birch, Conference and Sem. Mgr. 847-759-4046; jbirch@rses.org

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