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The
Alberta Hydronics Advisory Council was formed in 1996 by a group
of individuals in Alberta who were involved in the hydronic heating
industry.
The original
mandate was to establish a set of guidelines for the design and
installation of hydronic heating systems for the Province of Alberta.
The next mandate was to provide training and education to help raise
the standards and improve the reputation of the industry. Now, our
goal is simply to improve the state of the hydronic industry in
Alberta. As a member of AHAC, you have a voice in the direction
of this industry. To apply to be a member of the Alberta Hydronics
Advisory Council please fill in the form below. For more details
on the benefits of becoming a member click here.
Single Membership Form Fee: $106.00
for 2008/2009 (July 01 to June 30) or $190.80 for two years (2006-2008).
Includes GST of $5.30 or $9.54.
(GST #86188 1126 RT0001)
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for the single membership application in pdf to fax or mail. |
Group Membership Form Fee:
$250.00+$12.50 GST for the first five members, with
$50.00 + $2.50 GST per member after that. OR $500.00+ 25.00 GST for ten members
Fiscal and Membership Year July 01 to June 30.
(GST #86188 1126 RT0001)
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for the group membership application in pdf to fax or mail. |
Membership
in the Alberta Hydronics Advisory Council (AHAC)
Who are we?
AHAC membership
consists of, but is not limited to, designers, wholesalers, contractors,
manufacturers agents, educators, and people involved with provincial
regulatory agencies. AHAC is a group of individuals, not companies.
Benefits
of belonging to AHAC
- Expertise
- CSA B214
Preferred Pricing
- Foothills
Conference
- Education
and Training
- Website
- Newsletter
- Discounts
and Group Rates
- Advances
- Involvement
- Fun!
Expertise
Vast amounts of marketing expertise is being put to use in the struggle
to bring hot water into its rightful place as the premier heating
medium. A well-designed and installed hydronic heating system and
aggressive marketing will provide this industry with consumer awareness
and confidence that it has lacked in the past.
CSA B214
As an AHAC member you will receive a preferred price on the CSA
B214 Code on Hydronic Heating. You can order this through our store ,
print it out and send it in with a cheque. You won't find a better
price for this document, and this is a code that you really need
to have!
New Offer
Effective April 01, 2004 - Any AHAC member who registers in
the NAIT Hydronics Certification Program will receive a FREE copy
of the CSA B214 upon submitting a receipt for program fees paid!
Foothills
Conference and Other Training
In its efforts to elevate standards for the industry, AHAC is involved
in the curriculum design and validation within post-secondary institutions
and training facilities. The current focus is on design and installation,
but eventually it will extend to inspection as well. Currently the
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) is farthest along
in the delivery of courses to the hydronics industry.
Every two years,
AHAC also brings you the Foothills Conference and Tradeshow. The
next show will be April 19-20, 2007 in Edmonton. This event gets
bigger and better every year, and you can expect that again in 2007.
You can also expect a discount on your registration for being a
member of AHAC.
In addition,
we intend to offer short training sessions in major centres. We'd
like to do at least one a year, in the non-Foothills years. If you
have an idea for a training session, or can deliver a training session
of interest to the industry (non-product-specific), please let us
know.
Website
The AHAC website is going to be THE place for you to check. Visit
frequently to learn what is going on in the industry and to share
your comments. You will also be able to access the on-line members
directory to help you stay connected to others in the industry.
In the public area of the website, they can also find members. This
will improve the public's chance of finding just whom they need
when they are considering hydronic heating. There will also be Tech
Tips and Talks (bulletin board) and a Frequently Asked Questions
section. For now, the articles are static, but in the future we
expect you to be doing on-line, instant trouble-shooting.
Newsletter
AHAC produces AHAC News at least four times per year. You will not
only find interesting articles by qualified industry people, but
also news on what's going on around AHAC and other organizations.
Your literary contributions are welcome. In addition, we have very
reasonable advertising rates. Check in with AHAC to see how you
can get the best mileage out of your newsletter.
Discounts
on AHAC Functions
As an AHAC member you will receive a preferred rate on activities
being sponsored by AHAC, including the Foothills Conference and
Trade Show. In addition, as we negotiate with other organizations,
certain discounts may be extended to you from these other groups.
We will keep you advised of any additional discounts for which you
may be entitled.
Advances
You will be kept abreast of the advances made by other groups working
in this field in other regions as well as being kept up to date
on the new technologies as they arrive. AHAC maintains a close relationship
with similar organizations across North America such as:
Canadian Hydronics
Council
Residential Hot Water Heating Association of British Columbia
Radiant Panel Association
Alberta Mechanical Officials Society
Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating
Mechanical Contractors Association
Opportunities for Involvement
In the past couple of years, AHAC has run a golf tournament in conjunction
with its Annual General Meeting in Red Deer. We intend to do that
again, as the ability to socialize with your industry peers is also
a benefit of membership. We are also considering industry "socials"
once or twice a year in major centres. Watch the website and your
mail for further information. In addition, you have a chance to
be involved in AHAC and its many committees. Check the members only
section for current opportunities to volunteer.
Group Rates
AHAC recently introduced a group rate as a membership incentive.
Although membership is still individual (not corporate), companies
with several people in their hydronics section can get a discount.
Now a company can pay $250/year for up to five designated employees,
and $50/person for every employee beyond five.
Click here for the group membership application in pdf to fax or mail.
ACT NOW!
You have an
opportunity to direct and improve our industry. Please complete
the on-line application and payment form above. If you prefer, you can
print out the pdf form below and enclose a cheque and mail to:
Alberta Hydronics Advisory Council
#104, 5013 - 48th Street
Stony Plain, Alberta T7Z 1L8
Email: albertahydronic@uniserve.com
Phone: (780) 968-6828
or... Fax your copy and your credit card information to: (780) 968-6733
Click here for the single membership application in pdf to print and fax or mail
Click here for the group membership application in pdf to print and fax or mail
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