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• MACCA Membership Drive / Poker Night

  • When
    Wednesday, March 04, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Yard House – 115 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243

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  MACCA Membership Drive

  Mix Networking, Bar Poker, Food & Fun!

  
  

  Event Details

  Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
  Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  Location: Yard House – 115 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243

  Why Attend

  • Network: Connect with HVAC professionals old and new
  • Bar Poker Fun: Friendly competition, cash prizes, and no experience required
  • Bring a Friend: Introduce a potential new member for free
  • Food & Drinks: Enjoy delicious bites and cold beverages

  Bar Poker

  Hands range from $2–$5. Play as much or as little as you like. Bring a potential new member for free and if they join that night, you’ll get $50 in cash - double down or keep it and enjoy your winnings!

  Pricing

  • Members: $25
  • Potential New Members: FREE

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  Connect, compete, and maybe leave with a win!

  
  Thank you to our event sponsor:

  
  

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• Education Series: Aluminum Coil Repair

  • Start
    Tuesday, March 24, 2026
  •  
    7:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Winsupply of Port Charlotte & Thread Source Training Facility
  • Spaces left
    23

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  MACCA Education Series: Aluminum Coil Repair

  Presented by Sal Hamidi of Uniweld

  Dates & Times:

  March 24 @ 7:00 AM – Winsupply of Port Charlotte
  1615 Market Cir, Port Charlotte, FL 33953
  
  March 25 @ 5:00 PM – Thread Source Training Facility

  1144 Tallevast Rd. #112, Sarasota, FL 34243

  Pricing:
  Members: $35 | Non-Members: $65 | Free for MACCA Apprentices

  What You'll Learn

  • Aluminum repair basics
  • Solder vs. braze vs. weld
  • Safe torch handling
  • Nitrogen brazing practices
  • Working with dissimilar metals

  Enhance your repair skills and take your knowledge to the next level. This event provides hands-on learning in a collaborative environment and the chance to network with industry professionals.

  
  

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• 2026 FRACCA Educational Conference & Expo

  • Start
    Thursday, April 09, 2026
  •  
    6:00 AM
  • End
    Sunday, April 12, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando

  
  

  

   CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO REGISTER

   FRACCA 2026 Educational Conference ~ 407.676.0031 ~ 2026Conference@FRACCAair.com 

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• Education Series: ECM Motors

  • When
    Wednesday, April 22, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Thread Source Training Facility, 1144 Tallevast Rd. #112 Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Spaces left
    53

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  ECM Motors

  
  

  Speaker: Ken Darin of Regal Rexnord

  April 22, 2026
  
  Check-in 5:30 PM | Presentation begins 6 PM

  Thread Source Training Facility, 1144 Tallevast Rd.
  #112 Sarasota, FL 34243

  This presentation will cover the following:

  • Understand the three types of ECM: Constant Torque, Constant Airflow, and Constant Speed
  • Familiarize yourself with Regal's aftermarket Evergreen Motors for OEM Replacement
  • Learn how to install all Evergreen ECM motors
  • Learn how to troubleshoot ECM motors
  • Maximize your truck space by stocking fewer motors that cover 90%+ of all applications
  • Learn how Evergreen will not only save you time and money, but make you more money

  Members $35 | Non-members $65 | Free for MACCA Apprentices

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• N.A.T.E. Exam | Testing and Review

  • When
    Tuesday, June 23, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Aqua Plumbing and Air, 8283 Vico Court, Sarasota, Florida, 34240
  • Spaces left
    35

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   N.A.T.E. Exam | Testing and Review

  N.A.T.E Exam to include two day review and facilitation of NATE Core exam and NATE Air to Air Heat Pump. Review days and testing day starts promptly at 5:00 p.m. and is strictly enforced. 
  
  

  Friday, June 12th is the last day to register! 
  Thursday, June 23, 2026, 5 - 9 PM - Review Date 1
  Tuesday, June 25, 2026, 5 - 9  PM - Review Date 2 
  Thursday, June 30, 2026, 5 - 9  PM - NATE Testing 

  Location
  Aqua Plumbing and Air, 8283 Vico Court, Sarasota, Florida, 34240 

  All materials and testing fees will be included in the registration fee. 

  MEMBERS $400; NON-MEMBERS - $500
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  The training location at Aqua Plumbing and Air is located behind their main building. It is represented in the image below with the red marker. You will need to turn left prior to entering the main building parking lot to access the location.
  The link below will provide directions if needed.
  
  Directions link -
  https://www.google.com/maps/place/8271+Vico+Ct,+Sarasota,+FL+34240/@27.3493601,-82.4012878,164m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x88c3380f44439205:0x6fd149b08840bf5f!8m2!3d27.3496421!4d-82.400332!16s%2Fg%2F11c4t1b867!5m1!1e4?entry=ttu

  
  

  LINKS TO NATE TRAINING RESOURCES, MATERIALS, AND PRACTICE TESTS
  https://www.hvaccertificationpracticetests.com/nate-quiz/
  https://passemall.com/free-nate-practice-test
  https://hvaccareernow.com/practice-tests/nate-certification
  https://www.smartservice.com/smart-service-blog/nate-practice-test-resources/
  NATE Core Study Guide
  NATE Core Reference Material List
  NATE Air-To-Air Heat Pump Study Guide
  NATE Air-To-Air Heat Pump Reference Materials List
  NATE Practice Test Questions
  NATE - What You Need To Know
  VIDEOS
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwFj6z4HN04
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7VZOXj01qw
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAGK7Im4n-Q
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFoJ-Q9qeRA
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01odB_UPlxw&list=PL22vCucXyBLtfJFguo-t5kqpB-s843H7U
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFoJ-Q9qeRA&list=PL22vCucXyBLtfJFguo-t5kqpB-s843H7U&index=2
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghwW0aUYfz8&list=PL22vCucXyBLtfJFguo-t5kqpB-s843H7U&index=3
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7VZOXj01qw&list=PL22vCucXyBLtfJFguo-t5kqpB-s843H7U&index=4

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