Electrical Association

Community News

Congratulations

Congratulations... Corky Brommenschenkel, owner of Ada Electric in Ada, Minnesota, on his retirement! His son Paul is purchasing the business. Corky and Ada Electric have been members of MEA since 1973. Ada Electric specializes in a broad range of electrical services including underground utility construction.

Congratulations... Richard P. Owen is retiring after 30 years with the City of St. Paul and 36+ years in the electrical industry. He plans on still remaining active with the IAEI. We wish Dick the best in his retirement.

Congratulations... St. James Electric and owners, Mike and Ellie Kulseth, who were named Business of the Year by the St. James Chamber of Commerce in 2008. They have been certified by Terra Therm and Econar to install and do maintenance on geothermal heating and cooling systems. To date they have installed 16 units since the spring of 2008. Go to their website at www.stjameselectric.com for more information.

New leader for Minnesota AFL-CIO... Shar Knutson has been elected the first woman president in the 53-year history of the 300,000-member union group. The Minnesota AFL-CIO is an umbrella group for 1100 affiliated local and regional unions including the IBEW.

Congratulations... MEA members Trish and Tom Heng became grandparents on August 3. Logan John Felton weighed in at 7lb 15oz and 21½ in long.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Gary Brusacoram on the move... Gary Brusacoram, has announced the formation of BrusacoramUSA LLC. With more than 35 years of electrical agency experience, Gary who is a Certified Professional Manufacturers Representative (CPMR) and a Certified Sales Professional (CSP) will represent electrical manufacturers that want to present the market with a new choice, a fresh spirit with regards to sales success, training and dedication to industry growth. Contact Gary Brusacoram at 952-224-1250 or 612-840-6561 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . For more information please visit www.brusacoramusa.com.

6% Workers Comp Dividend... Federated Insurance Company paid out a 6% dividend to all electrical contractors who are insured through Federated. The dividends are earned through the individual efforts of insured business owners who practice safety
and risk management in their operations, resulting in fewer losses.

Congratulations for those participating in the risk management efforts that helped earn this dividend. If you would like more information about these products and services, contact your local Federated representative or go to the Federated web site at
www.federatedinsurance.com/ws/fi/index.htm.
Moves and New Locations

Education & Meetings

Allen-Bradley Sells "Knowledge"... Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) Distributors sell electrical control products and instructor-led classroom training. The schedule for the Roseville, Minnesota classroom includes:
• Electrical Controls Fundamentals beginning September 15, 2009.
• ControlLogix Fundamentals beginning October 12, 2009.
• PLC-5 Maintenance beginning November 3, 2009.
• EtherNet-IP Factory-Floor Network Design and Maintenance beginning December 8, 2009.
• VFD PowerFlex 700 Drive Start-Up and Configuration beginning December 8, 2009.
• VFD PowerFlex 700 Drive Maintenance beginning December 9, 2009.

Many of the classes are pre-approved with IACET CEUs because Allen-Bradley is an IACET authorized provider. One student registering for two classes may qualify for a special limited $365 discount with promotion code TAS0702. Ask your authorized Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) Distributor Sales Representative to check all of the special rules to see if you qualify before you register.

Midwest Facilities Expo... October 28-29 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

IAEI Western Section Meeting... September 20-23 in Bloomington.