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November 2014
Newsletter
TWIN CITIES CHAPTER 13
Inside this issue
Editor’s Letter
Vendor Fair & Awards Banquet
October Meeting Recap
2015 Directory
UW Stout Scholarship Info
2014 Event Schedule
Certification Programs
Recertification Matrix
Sponsorship Opportunties
Executive Board Contacts
Next Board Meeting
November 25, 2014
5:00 - 7:00pm
Shamrock’s
995 7th St West
St Paul, MN 55102
Please contact one of the Board
Members if you would like to attend.
Contact AFE Chapter 13
1960 Cliff Lake Road
Suite 129-409
Eagan, MN 55122
651-895-3502 | 651-905-9535 fax
YEARS
Volume 52, Issue 7
Steve Fall, CPE, Editor
1954 -2014
Letter from the editor
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
The 15th Vendor Fair and Awards Banquet
The Annual Vendor Fair & Awards Banquet at Jax Cafe’ wraps up the 2014 program
for AFE Twin Cities Chapter 13. This gala event features table-top exhibits by our great
sponsoring companies, member and sponsor recognition,
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and the installation of 2015 Executive Board Members. Vendor Fair
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this festive event!
October 2014
TWIN CITIES CHAPTER 13
Steve Fall, CPE
1954 -2014
Dear Sponsoring Company:
of AFE Twin Cities Chapter 13, we would like to extend an invitation for you and your company to participate in our
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Please take a minute to look over and complete the attached application and fax or email it to us right away. There is only
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2014 Energy Expo
Again, please accept this invitation to be part of this exciting event. We look forward to seeing you and your companies’ display
of facility based products and services. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The 8th Annual Energy Expo was on October 9 at St.
Paul River Centre. This event
Best regards,
attracted some of the largest facility vendors in the Twin Cities. It provided an excellent
opportunity to learn about current industry products
and technologies. Technical
Steve Fall, CPE
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provides heating and cooling to downtown Saint PaulAdvantaClean
was also
offered.
Twin Cities Chapter 13 • 1960 Cliff Lake Road, Suite 129-409 Eagan, Minnesota 55122
phone: (651) 895-3502 • fax: (651) 905-9535 • contact@afetwincities.org • www.afetwincities.org
2015 Directory of Members & Sponsors
The 60th edition of the AFE Directory of Members & Sponsors is set to be published in
early 2015. This very useful directory has become one of the best ways to list all of our
members with their complete contact information. The directory also lists each of our
sponsoring companies along with their contact information and capabilities. Please
look for all directory update and registration forms later in this newsletter.
www.afetwincities.org
contact@afetwincities.org
Contact AFE National HQ
12801 Worldgate Drive, Suite 500
Herndon, VA 20170
571-203-7171 | 571-766-2142 fax
www.afe.org | info@afe.org
Steve Fall, CPE
President AFE Twin Cities Chapter 13
AdvantaClean of the Twin Cities
(651) 459-2622 office | (651) 749-3733 mobile | steve.fall@advantaclean.com
Twin Cities Chapter 13
2014 AFE
project showcase
award winning submittal
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2014 Directory of
Members & Sponsors
The Annual Guide to
Professional Resources
November 2014
Newsletter
TWIN CITIES CHAPTER 13
YEARS
Volume 52, Issue 7
Steve Fall, CPE, Editor
1954 -2014
Vendor Fair & Awards Banquet Details
15th Annual
Vendor Fair &
Awards
Banquet
November 17, 2014
Date: November 17, 2014
Location: Jax Cafe’, 2nd floor
1928 University Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Phone: (612) 789-7297
www.jaxcafe.com
2:30-4:00pm Exhibitor Setup
4:00-6:30pm Exhibit Hours
6:30-7:30pm Dinner & Awards
Registration: Members & Sponsors $25
Facility Guests: No charge
Payment must be received
by 11/13/2014
Pay at Door: Members & Sponsors $30
The Annual Vendor Fair & Awards Banquet
at Jax Cafe’ wraps up the 2014 event
schedule for AFE Twin Cities Chapter 13.
This gala event features table-top exhibits
by our great sponsoring companies, member
and sponsor recognition, and the installation
of 2015 Executive Board Members.
Bill Knudson (left) is presented the
2013 Member of the Year Award
from 2013 President Al Meinke.
Please mark your calendar for
November 17th
and plan to join us for this festive event!
Registration Form | Register online at www.afetwincities.org
Name
Organization
Meal Choice
1. ________________________________ __________________________________ __________
2. ________________________________ __________________________________ __________
3. ________________________________ __________________________________ __________
Meal Choices: 1. Filet Mignon with Bordelaise Sauce
2. Broiled Canadian Walleye Pike
3. Tempura Jumbo Shrimp
Payment Info: AFE accepts check or credit card. Please make checks payable to AFE Chapter 13. Credit card info is listed below.
Please mail or email completed form and payment to AFE Chapter 13, 1960 Cliff Lake Rd, Suite 129-409, Eagan, MN 55122.
CC#_______________________________________Exp Date_____________Billing Zip Code_____________
Email address for Receipt___________________________________________________________________
15th Annual
TWIN CITIES CHAPTER 13
YEARS
1954 -2014
Vendor Fair
& Awards
Banquet
November 17, 2014
October 2014
Dear Sponsoring Company:
On behalf of AFE Twin Cities Chapter 13, we would like to extend an invitation for you and your company to participate in our
15th Annual Vendor Fair & Awards Banquet to be held on November 17, 2014. This event has been rated the best event of the
year by both members and participating sponsors.
Jax Cafe’ in Minneapolis will again be the venue for this event. The location, size, amenities, and exceptional food make this
venue an ideal choice for our event.
There are three main components of the Annual Vendor Fair & Awards Banquet:
1. Tabletop Exhibits by our Sponsoring Companies
2. Awards and Recognition for Members and Sponsors
3. Installation of 2015 Executive Board of Directors
The tabletop exhibits offer a slightly more intimate opportunity to share capabilities and meet facility professionals from AFE
Twin Cities Chapter 13. Members are required to visit each exhibit to be eligible for valuable prize drawings. The atmosphere is
lively and fast paced.
Following the exhibits, dinner will be served and Jax Cafe’ is once again offering their famous Filet Mignon, Broiled Canadian
Walleye Pike, and Tempura Jumbo Shrimp. During dinner, we will be recognizing members and sponsors for their exceptional
contributions during 2014. This ceremony has become an honored tradition and affords recipients to be recognized with their
peers and a chance to share their reflections of the facilities industry.
Lastly, we conclude the evening with the official Installation of Officers. In accordance with our bylaws, the 2015 AFE Twin Cities
Chapter 13 Board of Directors will be introduced and sworn in with a special award presented to the outgoing President.
Please take a minute to look over and complete the attached application and fax or email it to us right away. There is only
enough space at Jax Cafe’ for 29 exhibitors. We have filled out each of the past 14 years.
Again, please accept this invitation to be part of this exciting event. We look forward to seeing you and your companies’ display
of facility based products and services. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best regards,
Steve Fall, CPE
President & Program Chair
AFE Twin Cities Chapter 13
AdvantaClean of the Twin Cities
Twin Cities Chapter 13 • 1960 Cliff Lake Road, Suite 129-409 Eagan, Minnesota 55122
phone: (651) 895-3502 • fax: (651) 905-9535 • contact@afetwincities.org • www.afetwincities.org
15th Annual
TWIN CITIES CHAPTER 13
YEARS
1954 -2014
Vendor Fair &
Awards
Banquet
November 17, 2014
Exhibitor Application
Company Name____________________________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________City___________________State______Zip_____________
Mobile Phone_______________Office Phone_______________Preferred Email______________________________________
Attendee 1________________________________________________________________ Meal Choice #____________
Attendee 2________________________________________________________________ Meal Choice #____________
Attendee 3________________________________________________________________ Meal Choice #____________
Exhibitor Fee:
$450.00 (includes 2 meals, 6 foot table with skirting, and electrical hookup).
Extra meals are $70.00 each.
$____________
Total
$____________
Raffle Item:
Donation of a raffle item/s is requested. Your company may raffle off the winner and present the raffle item.
Drawings will be held throughout the evening.
Meal Choices:
1. Filet Mignon with Bordelaise Sauce
2. Broiled Canadian Walleye Pike
3. Tempura Jumbo Shrimp
Location:
Jax Cafe', 2nd floor, 1928 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, Ph (612) 789-7297, www.jaxcafe.com
Setup Hours:
2:30-4:00pm
Payment Info:
AFE accepts check or credit card. Please make checks payable to AFE Chapter 13. Credit card info is listed below.
Please mail completed form and payment to AFE Chapter 13, 1960 Cliff Lake Rd, Suite 129-409, Eagan, MN 55122.
Exhibit Hours: 4:00-6:30pm
Dinner, Program, Awards: 6:30-7:30pm
CC#_______________________________________Exp Date__________3 or 4 digit security code__________
Name on Credit Card_____________________________________________________________________
Billing Address of Credit Card________________________________________________________________
Important Information
There is only enough space for 29 Exhibitors at Jax Cafe’. Please email or fax your completed application as soon as possible.
The first 29 applications will be accepted. Notification will be sent confirming your space along with a floor diagram. If you have any questions,
please contact Joe Ryan at (651) 247-9288, contact@afetwincities.org or Steve Fall (612) 749-3733, Steve.Fall@AdvantaClean.com. Thank you.
October Meeting Recap
Sponsored by
“Safety & Security – What Could Go Wrong Today?”
The second leg of our fall program line up continued with a visit to Master Electric on October 20th.
AFE members Tom Sullivan, Master Electric and Charlie Labs, Lake Region Medical collaborated to
create a program designed to address the most critical aspects of plant safety and security. A brand
new interactive electrical laboratory was utilized to help simulate a live facility. Thank you to Tom
Sullivan, Larry Stier, and Tony Loftsfaarden and their staff at Master Electric for hosting this highly
informative event and for the excellent pizza & pasta dinner provided by the Tin Shed.
ELECTRICAL “SPECIAL FORCES”
t.e.s.t.t., a division of Master Companies, is the organic outgrowth of our ongoing commitment to all aspects of
advanced electrical analysis, products & training. To accomplish this, Master Companies has joined together under one
umbrella, all of the most technical components & experienced personnel within our company to form a sort of “special
forces” of the electrical industry. Our Mission: the rigorous pursuit of advancement of electrical knowledge through an
unceasing investment in equipment, training & innovative products. Here is a partial list of what t.e.s.t.t. offers:
TEGG SERVICE
• WHAT IS TEGG SERVICE? A Non-Destructive, Predictive, Proactive & Preventive inspection utilizing Infrared &
Ultrasonic technologies along with visual/mechanical verification to identify areas of premature & imminent
failure--invaluable for preventing costly unplanned outages, equipment replacement & liability.
• POWER DIAGNOSTICS: Fluke 43B diagnostics further pinpoints root cause of PERCEIVED issue through analysis of
millivolt drop, harmonics & load balance. Crucial for determining a course of action to correct the anomaly.
• GUARANTEED PROGRAMS: Catastrophic failure & reactive expenditures CAN BE PREVENTED. TEGG Services
takes you into a GUARANTEED PREDICTIVE program, thereby scheduling repairs rather than experiencing them.
•
™
ASSET MANAGEMENT: Full insurance & OSHA ready documentation via hardcopy and TEGGPRO online asset
management program. COMMISSIONING on new/existing electrical systems provides verification & due
diligence that what was bid was actually installed & functions properly.
ULTRASONIC TESTING & TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
• UE15000Touch Ultrasonic inspection to identify mechanical looseness, arcing/tracking & destructive corona.
• Transformer oil testing to identify heavy metals, gases & other signs of serious transformer failure potential.
CIRCUIT BREAKER TESTING
• Primary & Secondary Injection testing on low-high voltage molded case circuit breakers & disconnect switches.
• Insulation, contact & fuse resistance testing to determine that the integrity of distribution is not compromised.
MOTOR TESTING
• On Line diagnostics to track/trend vibration & bearing failure.
• Offline diagnostics via ATPro4 to identify motor control connections &/or motor failure cause.
POWER QUALITY MONITORING
• PINPOINT spikes, sags & swells that CRIPPLE power critical systems & automation that demand clean power.
ARC FLASH OSHA/NFPA-70E COMPLIANCE
• OSHA full compliance via engineered arc flash hazard program including one line diagrams, AIC/Short Circuit
Current Rating, fault coordination, arc flash calculations, mitigation & labeling meeting new standards.
• NFPA-70E Arc Flash classroom & field training as well as NFPA-70B basic electrical safety & awareness training.
UPS MAINTENANCE
• Detailed & documented maintenance program including & limiting proprietary maintenance concerns where
needed, thereby saving costs.
• Testing & diagnostic reports for batteries, charge units, inverters, etc.
AUTOMATION & EMS
• Total automation services including plant integration systems, building automation, PLCs, HVAC Energy
Management Systems, conveyors, presses, etc.
INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
• Infrared viewing windows & ultrasonic ports, power meters & monitors integrated in equipment, desktop
viewing of automated systems, variable frequency drives, transient voltage surge suppression (TVSS) devices,
door-in-door & view-in-door products, lightning protection system design & installation from concept to
completion, lighting retrofits, new or existing electrical distribution system commissioning & more!
November 2014
November 2014
Dear Sponsoring Organization:
Our Board of Directors and members would like to invite your company be a sponsor of AFE Twin Cities Chapter 13. Your support
means very much to our organization. It helps fund AFE Twin Cities Chapter 13 programs such as facilities engineering scholarships,
educational activities, monthly meeting expenses, and involvement in AFE National programs. We would also like to extend our
gratitude to previous and existing sponsors for their ongoing support of AFE Twin Cities Chapter 13 Directory.
Each year, AFE Twin Cities Chapter 13 publishes its Directory of Members & Sponsoring Companies, which contains up-to-date
contact information for more than 150 members and 90 sponsoring organizations. As a sponsor, your complete contact information,
detailed description of your products and services, and specialty listings will be printed in the directory. The directory serves as an
excellent reference guide for our members to quickly see your products, services and contact information. Each of our members and
sponsoring companies receives a copy of the directory at the beginning of the year. With your copy, you will have access to decisionmakers in the facilities, maintenance, and engineering departments of many Twin Cities leading companies. Also included is an
emailed version of our monthly newsletter to your designated contact. Please see sample listing and pricing below.
ABC Company
Primary Contact
Title
Office: 651-123-4567
Mobile: 651-234-5678
Fax: 651-345-6789
678 Any Street, Minneapolis, MN 55044
Email: primarycontact@abccompany.com
Website: www.abccompany.com
Products/Services
Mechanical & Temperature control, service &
installation, including: building automation,
pneumatics, steam trap testing, surveys,
troubleshooting. Boilers, burners, RTU's,
chillers & DX systems. Hydronic & steam
systems, piping, ventilation & heat recovery.
Advertising Costs
Base listing: $125
¼ page display ad
½ page display ad
Full page display ad
Project Showcase submittal (3 total pages)
B/W Ad
$125
$200
$350
NA
Color Ad
$400
$500
$650
$1000
If you are interested in listing your organization the 2015 Directory of Members & Sponsoring Companies, please complete the
attached Directory Ad Form/Project Showcase Submittal Form or enclosed invoice. If you have any questions or require additional
information, please feel free to contact Joe Ryan, Administrator at (651) 247-9288.
Sincerely,
Matt Oberlander
Sponsoring Companies and Directory Chair
Twin City Hardware
(651) 731-7149 direct
moberlander@tchco.com
AFE Twin Cities Chapter 13 • 1960 Cliff Lake Road, Suite 129-409, Eagan, MN 55122 • www.afetwincities.org • contact@afetwincities.org
Directory Ad Form
Please complete the information below by January 16, 2015. Display ad artwork should be emailed to contact@afetwincities.org.
A list of specialty items is found on the back of this form. If you have any questions and/or require additional information, please feel
free to contact Joe Ryan at (651) 247-9288. Thank you.
Organization Name____________________________________________________________________________________________
Primary Contact_____________________________________________Certifications_______________________________________
Title________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Office Phone___________________________Mobile Phone_________________________Fax_______________________________
Email Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Website Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Products & Services Description_________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CALCULATE LISTING COSTS HERE
Base Ad with 2 free specialty listings included
Additional specialty listings at $10 each
Display Ads – Please format digital artwork as high resolution PDF
¼ page Display Ad
General size requirement: 3.25 x 4.5 portrait or landscape
½ page Display Ad
General size requirement: 4.5 x 7 portrait or landscape
Full Page Display Ad
General size requirement: 8.5 x 11 portrait or 7 x 8.75 portrait
Project Showcase Submittal (3 pages printed full color)
$125.00
B/W Ad
Color Ad
$125
$400
$200
$500
$350
NA
$650
$1000
Total
AFE accepts check or credit card. Please make checks payable to AFE Twin Cities Chapter 13 or complete the credit card fields listed
below. Please send the completed form to the addresses below. If an invoice number is needed, please use Invoice # 2015-900.
CC#__________________________________________________________Exp Date_____________3 or 4 digit code____________
Credit card billing address_________________________________________City/State/Zip___________________________________
Email address for Receipt_______________________________________________________________________________________
AFE Twin Cities Chapter 13 • 1960 Cliff Lake Road, Suite 129-409, Eagan, MN 55122 • www.afetwincities.org • contact@afetwincities.org
Specialty Listings: Two are included in the base price. Additional listings are $10 each. You may create your own
specialty listings also.
____Alarms, Access Control, Fire Protection
____Lubricants, Hydraulic Oils, Oil Analysis
____Asbestos Abatement
____Machining, Metal Fabrication, Welding
____Cleaning Equipment & Services
____Mechanical Power Transmission
____Cleanrooms
____Mechanical - Material & Services
____Communication - Material & Services
____Personnel Protective Equipment & Supplies
____Compressors
____Power Distribution
____Construction - Material Service & Systems
____Pneumatic Equipment
____Controls - Material Service & Systems
____Power Transmission
____Electrical Material & Services
____Pumps
____Energy Fuels
____Recycling Services
____Engineering Consultants
____Roofing Material & Services
____Environmental Services
____Services - Painting, Cleaning, Interior Design
____Filters
____Services - Excavating, Paving, Snow Removal
____Fire - Life - Safety
____Services - Grounds, General Waste Collection
____Generators
____Services - Special
____General Contractors
____Software and Hardware Services
____Heat Transfer - Boilers and Burners
____Surfaces - Scaling, Abrasion/Corrosion
____Heat Transfer - Cooling Towers
____Surfaces - Control/Coatings
____HVAC, Sheet Metal, Plumbing
____Water Treatment - Chemicals & Equipment
____Indoor Air Quality
____Insulation Material & Services
____Lighting - Material & Services
Additional Specialty Listings
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Twin Cities Chapter 13 • 1960 Cliff Lake Road, Suite 129-409, Eagan, MN 55122 • www.afetwincities.org • contact@afetwincities.org
2015 PROJECT SHOWCASE
SUBMITTAL FORM
Listed below is the suggested guideline for the Project Showcase Submittal. Please complete this form and send it with your
Directory Ad Form or your invoice by 1/16/2015. Please feel free to submit an alternative format. Please remember, these
are guidelines only. We understand that clients, applications, solutions, technologies, strategies, etc. may be proprietary and
need to be described in somewhat generalized terms.
Organization Name_____________________________________________Primary Contact_________________________________
Office Phone__________________________________________Mobile Phone___________________________________________
Email______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Project Name:
(If applicable)
Project Managers:
(or company/contractor
individuals involved)
Contractor Companies
involved in the project:
(architecture, engineering,
construction, etc.)
Your client
Your client’s application need
or requirement (upgrade,
problem, new application,
retrofit, new construction, etc.)
Proposed solution or
recommendation: (include
equipment, materials,
technologies, strategies, etc.)
Client benefits
Additional project information
Photography
High resolution. JPG and Tiff formats desired.
Company Logos
High resolution. Vector graphic format desired.
Basic layout design needed?
Yes / No (Contact Joe Ryan at 651-247-9288 to arrange)
Artwork deadline is January 16, 2014. High resolution electronic artwork should be emailed to contact@afetwincities.org. Camera
ready or hard copy artwork should be mailed with your Directory Ad Form and payment. Basic layout design can be performed by
AFE’s designer. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Joe Ryan at (651) 247-9288.
AFE Twin Cities Chapter 13 • 1960 Cliff Lake Road, Suite 129-409, Eagan, MN 55122 • www.afetwincities.org • contact@afetwincities.org
November 2014
Newsletter
YEARS
TWIN CITIES CHAPTER 13
Volume 52, Issue 7
Steve Fall, CPE, Editor
1954 -2014
2014 Program & Event Schedule
January
No meeting scheduled
February 28
Event: AFE Social
Facility: Summit Brewing Company
Ratskeller’s Tap Room
Location: St. Paul, MN
March 12
Event: Half-day CEU Seminar
Facility: Golden Valley Country Club
Location: Golden Valley, MN
Sponsor: INSPEC, Inc
CEU: .5
July 21
Event: 26th Lucky 13 Golf Tournament
Facility: Oak Glen Golf Course
Location: Stillwater, MN
August
No meeting scheduled
September 26
Event: AFE Social
Facility: Summit Brewing Company
Ratskeller’s Tap Room
Location: St. Paul, MN
Sponsor: MICS
April 21
Event: Orchestra Hall Facility Tour
Location: Downtown Minneapolis
Sponsor: Mortenson Construction
CEU: .1
October 20
Event: Innovative Building Safety & Security
Location: Savage, MN
Sponsor: Master Electric
CEU: .1
May 19
Event: Medtronic Facility Tour
Facility: Medtronic Rice Creek Center
Location: Fridley, MN
Sponsor: NYCO Inc.
CEU: .1
November 17
Event: 15th Vendor Fair & Awards Banquet
Facility: Jax Cafe’
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Sponsors: Multiple
June
No meeting scheduled
December
No meeting scheduled
Happy Holidays!
November 2014
Newsletter
TWIN CITIES CHAPTER 13
YEARS
1954 -2014
Volume 52, Issue 7
Steve Fall, CPE, Editor
Accredited Certification Programs
CPE, CPMM, CPS Certification Overview and Objectives
For over thirty years AFE’s Nationally Accredited Certification Programs have been the standard for an ever-evolving industry. Today, AFE manages and maintains
three certification programs: Certified Plant Engineer (CPE), Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM), and Certified Plant Supervisor (CPS). AFE Certification
shows the world that you have the experience, knowledge, and management skills to successfully maintain and operate complex building and facility systems, and
lead a facilities team. Listed below is the overview and objective for each of the certifications offered by AFE. Complete descriptions, requirements, and enrollment
documents can be found at www.AFE.org.
The Certified Plant Engineer (CPE) program
establishes a standard of knowledge for
all plant engineers. By targeting specific
areas of expertise in a wide variety of fields
it enables your staff to produce at a more
efficient level in all aspects of their jobs.
Some of the areas covered include: Electrical
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil
Engineering, OSHA, HVAC, and Economics
Management. CPE professionals assure a
level of job understanding across the board,
creating a unified team able to tackle facility
requirements in a timely, cost efficient manner.
Objectives
• To provide a standard of professional
competence in the plant engineering/
facilities management field.
• To identify and recognize those individuals
who, by passing an examination and/
or fulfilling requirements of experience,
responsibility and conduct, meet that
standard.
• To encourage plant engineers/facility
managers in a continuing program of
professional development.
• To stimulate and provide a standard for
the development of educational curricula and
degree programs for plant engineers/facility
managers.
• To enhance the status of plant engineering/
facilities management as a unique discipline
and profession by demonstrating that a
realistic standard of professional competence
can be clearly defined.
With the wide assortment of training fields
covered by our Certified Plant Maintenance
Manager (CPMM) program, you can rest
assured that your staff will be able to
produce at the highest level. Topics include:
Preventative Maintenance, Work FlowPlanning and Scheduling, Computerized
Maintenance, Investment Returns, and Total
Productive Management to name a few. The
CPMM shows a mastering of current teachings
and a desire to learn as new methods are
developed.
Objectives
• To provide a standard of professional
competence in the plant/facilities
maintenance management field.
• To identify and recognize those individuals
who, by passing an examination and fulfilling
requirements of experience, responsibility
and conduct, meet that standard.
• To encourage plant/facility maintenance
professionals in a continuing program of
professional development.
• To stimulate and provide a standard for
the development of educational curricula
and degree programs for plant/facility
maintenance professionals.
• To enhance the status of plant/facilities
maintenance management as a unique
discipline and profession by demonstrating
that a realistic standard of professional
competence can be clearly defined.
As new leaders develop in your staff, it is
nice to know that, they are equipped with
the professional and interpersonal skills
needed to keep everyone on the same page.
The Certified Plant Supervisor (CPS) program
enables your supervisors to be confident
that they have the knowledge to execute
and manage any situation that comes their
way. Along with the technical skills necessary
to perform their jobs, the CPS focuses on
leadership development, time management,
and effective communication skills to produce
prepared and skilled front line management.
Objectives
• To provide a standard of professional
competence in the field of plant/facility
supervision.
• To identify and recognize those individuals
who, by passing an examination and fulfilling
requirements of experience, responsibility
and conduct, meet that standard.
• To encourage plant/facility supervisory
professionals or those aspiring to promote
to supervision in a continuing program of
professional development.
• To stimulate and provide a standard for
the development of educational curricula and
degree programs for plant/facility supervisory
professionals.
• To enhance the status of plant/facilities
supervision as a unique discipline and
profession by demonstrating that a realistic
standard of professional competence can be
clearly defined.
November 2014
Newsletter
YEARS
TWIN CITIES CHAPTER 13
Volume 52, Issue 7
Steve Fall, CPE, Editor
1954 -2014
Recertification Matrix
Certification
Title
Professional
Experience
CPE
Minimum 4 years
in management
in plant/facility
engineering (OR) 6
years in field overall
CPE
No degree required Yes
Minimum 6 years
in management
in plant/facility
engineering (OR) 8
years in field overall
CPE
Minimum 4
years experience
as a Registered
Professional
Engineer
Minimum 2 years
in maintenance
management
CPMM
CPS
Education
4-year degree
in engineering,
architecture or
related field
PE
Exam
Required
Yes
No
No degree required Yes
No degree required Yes
Minimum 2 years
in plant/facility
supervisory capacity
(OR) Minimum 3
years in field overall
Preparation
CEU’s
Required
8 Credits in 3 Years
3-6 months
reviewing CPE
Review Pak study
materials, previous
experience in
application of
various engineering
principles,
participation in
review program
8 Credits in 3 Years
3-6 months
reviewing CPE
Review Pak study
materials, previous
experience in
application of
various engineering
principles, and
participation in
review program
NA
8 Credits in 3 Years
4-6 weeks
reviewing CPMM
Review Pak study
materials and/or
participation in
review program
4-6 weeks
reviewing CPS
Review Pak study
materials and/or
participation in
review program
5 Credits in 3 Years
5 Credits in 3 Years
November 2014
Newsletter
TWIN CITIES CHAPTER 13
YEARS
1954 -2014
Volume 52, Issue 7
Steve Fall, CPE, Editor
Sponsorship Opportunities
In an effort to more clearly communicate the sponsorship opportunities available through AFE Twin Cities Chapter 13, the
executive board agreed to publish these opportunities in each of our newsletters. If you are interested in learning more about
any of the sponsorship programs, please check out the “Sponsorship”button our website or contact the “Sponsoring Companies”
Executive Board Liaison listed in our Annual Directory. We welcome your input on any of these opportunities. Thank you.
Annual Directory of Members and Sponsoring Companies
This publication has been the most popular sponsoring tool for many years. It is a comprehensive directory of the Executive
Board, Committee Members, Chapter Principles and Bylaws, Chapter Members, and Sponsoring Companies. Members use
this directory as a facility supplier and peer resource. Sponsoring Companies are offered several advertising methods in a
“Yellow Pages” style section. A new feature of this publication is called “Project Showcase.” This advertising opportunity
allows Sponsoring Companies to submit a photo and project description. These submittals are reviewed and voted on by the
Executive Board. The photo from the winning submittal is then used for the cover of the Directory and the masthead for AFE
Twin Cities Chapter 13 website and newsletter. A full page description of the project is also featured on the inside front cover
of the Directory. The cost to advertise in the Directory ranges from $100-$900.
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Monthly Meeting Sponsorship
Sponsorship of a monthly meeting was rated the overall best value in a survey conducted in 2004. A monthly meeting
generally consists of three components: 1) A plant or facility based tour for members 2) A related 30-45 minute
presentation 3) Social Hour and dinner with all attendees. These meetings are held on the third Monday of the month
from 5:00-7:30pm approximately 7-8 times per year. Cost ranges from $750-$1500 depending on attendance and
dinner/social arrangements. Included with sponsorship is a full page ad in our monthly newsletter. If you are interested
in sponsoring a monthly meeting, please contact the Programs Chairperson from our Executive Board. Preparations for
these events is planned six months to one year prior to the event, so please contact us well in advance.
Lucky 13 Golf Tournament
The “Lucky 13 ” Golf Committee organizes an annual golf tournament at Oak Glen Golf Course in Stillwater, MN. Held
on the third Monday in July, the tournament brags that it has never been rained on since its inaugural event in 1989.
Use ink to put this one on the calendar. Representatives from sponsoring companies have the opportunity to invite plant
managers for an great 18-hole round of golf played in a scramble format. There are long drive, closest-to-the-pin, holein-one, and some...non-traditional contests to keep the day exciting. Golf shirts, towels, and beverages are also available
for sponsorship. Lunch, dinner, and prizes are all included. Participation cost is $100-$110. Hole sponsorship cost is
$300. Shirt, towel, and beverage sponsorship range from $200-$3000. Proceeds from the event help fund the Student
Scholarship Program.
Newsletter Sponsorship
AFE Twin Cities Chapter 13 publishes a newsletter approximately ten times per year. The newsletter features
meeting details, certification and educational information, community events, and current events. It is distributed to
approximately 250 plant managers and 150 facility industry suppliers. Typically a 1-2 page advertisement is submitted
and inserted into the newsletter. The cost for one month is $150.
November 2014
Newsletter
YEARS
TWIN CITIES CHAPTER 13
1954 -2014
2014 Executive Board of Directors
President
Steve Fall, CPE
Program Chair & Newsletter Editor
AdvantaClean of the Twin Cities
Woodbury, MN
(651) 459-2662 | steve.fall@advantaclean.com
Vice-President
Dan Rotty, CPMM
Membership & Education Chair
Medtronic
Minneapolis, MN
(763) 514-2641 | daniel.j.rotty@medtronic.com
Treasurer
Ann Petrick
Horwitz NS/I
New Hope, MN
(763) 235-3880 | apetrick@horwitz-nsi.com
Secretary
Matt Oberlander
Twin Cities Hardware
Oakdale, MN
Sponsoring Companies & Directory Committee Chair
(651) 214-2714 | moberlander@tchco.com
Past President
Al Meinke
Student Chapter Chair & AFE National Liaison
Skyline Displays
Eagan, MN
(651) 234-6902 | ameinke@skyline.com
Volume 52, Issue 7
Steve Fall, CPE, Editor
November 2014
Newsletter
TWIN CITIES CHAPTER 13
YEARS
1954 -2014
Volume 52, Issue 7
Steve Fall, CPE, Editor
Contact us
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Suite 129-409
Eagan, MN 55122
651-895-3502
651-905-9535 fax
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contact@afetwincities.org
Nationally Accredited Certification Programs
For over thirty-five years AFE’s Nationally Accredited Certification
Programs have been the standard for an ever-evolving industry.
Today, AFE manages and maintains three certification programs:
Certified Plant Engineer (CPE), Certified Plant Maintenance
Manager (CPMM), and Certified Plant Supervisor (CPS). Learn what
they mean to you inside this newsletter!
TWIN CITIES CHAPTER 13
YEARS
1954 -2014
Our Purpose
The Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) is the
premier organization for facilities engineers and operations
professionals. AFE provides its members with resources
they need to achieve career success. AFE unites a large
community of like-minded professionals who desire to learn and
share the most efficient methods for operating and maintaining
complex building and facility systems.
AFE helps its members grow professionally through nationally
accredited certification programs, local & national networking,
continuing education activities, primary and secondary
level student events & scholarship programs, and other
resources for career advancement.