International News
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
There is a lot you can do. Don’t let this opportunity pass you
by. Be part of the global community. If you belong to a trade
association or body, check as see if they are planning anything.
If they aren’t, suggest that they do! If you work in the industry,
encourage your employer to mark the day in some way.
As individuals, we can still all do something. The theme
for this inaugural year is ‘diversity’. “When we try to explain
our industry, one of the problems we face is that it is so
diverse. It touches lives in so many ways that it becomes
almost impossible to describe it as an industry, a science or a
technology,” explains Gill.
“So let’s turn this ‘problem’ into a strength. Let’s show the
wider world this diversity: diversity of applications, of people,
of locations, of technologies, of careers, of skills, and so forth.
The list is endless. We change people’s lives, we help them
to live and work comfortably, to eat and drink safely, and to
receive care and medical attention. We need to show the world
this diversity, so they see the important role we play.”
We invite everyone to take a photo or a short video that
explains, describes or shows this diversity and post it online.
You can do this using a mobile phone: it doesn’t need fancy
equipment or editing. Use the hashtag #WRFD19 and/or
#worldrefrigerationday.
WRD will be running a live Twitter feed on the day so if you
wish your photo or video to be included in that, please send it
through in advance, but whatever you do, join in. Don’t just sit
back and watch this day pass you by.
Support has been expressed from
bodies representing over a
million members.
Any industry individual or organisation wishing to be involved
can contact Steve Gill at [email protected].
Find out more on Twitter (@worldrefday) or the official website
(worldrefrigerationday.org) RACA