O E S P
Bruso—R.E.Michel Co. Robert Papale- James McComas Award and Joe Arrenegado—Taco. The OESP Awards Committee mem-
bers selected for 2012, the following special award to: Service Manager of the Year/ Matt Spinks, Lou Eric Award/ Philip Schwartz/ Manufacturer of the Year/ Tekmar, Hugh McKee Award went to Jay (John) Moser and the Lifetime Achievement Award went to John Levey. Congratulations to all the recipients—you certainly deserved it! A special thanks to John Hazen White
Jr., president of the Taco Manufacturing Co., for his never ending support along with OESP committee for providing the Providence Water Fire display, which was a great success. Several attendees also par- ticipated in several fundraising events for OIL HEAT CARES. Once again this year, George Fantacone,
national vice president and a member of the RI Chapter, spearheaded the annual
Photos by Matt Martel
A big highlight of the show was the Providence Water Fire display
Dave Nelson Scholarship Golf event that was attended by many manufacturers and company representatives. Some of the spon- sors for this event were the John F. White Co., Cargas Systems, Demers, Wohler and Thermo Pride and let's not forget the many "hole" sponsors. This 2012 was also an election year for
the OESP national officers. Congratulation to the newly elected president Al Breeden, vice presidents: Ralph Adams, Angel Vadino,
George Fantacone; treasurer Mike Hodge, and secretary Steve Schwanger. Thanks to all who worked so hard to
bring this 59th Annual Convention to RI. See you next year! l FON
Save the date for next year's OESP
Convention and Trade Show in Hershey, PA f rom May 19-23, 2013. Vi s i t www.thinkoesp.org or call 888-552-0900 to learn more.
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