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SAIRAC CHRISTMAS IN JULY AND FELLOWS ’ FUNCTION
Supplied by SAIRAC Durban Centre
SAIRAC Durban hosted the annual ‘ Christmas in July ’ combined with their Fellows luncheon on 21 July 2023 .
The event was held at Westville Country Club and was well supported with the Fellows in attendance , as well as other members . Members were treated to a spit braai and live music . The guest speaker for the day was Dean Munsamy ( SARACCA president ) with the Durban SARACCA chairman Tony Moodley in attendance as well .
Gordon Banks , Durban committee chairman , started the function with greetings and thanks to all those who had a hand in setting up the event . A moment of silence was observed for the members and friends who sadly passed away since the last ‘ Christmas in July ’ celebration . The chairman thereafter conducted the 57th AGM , which discussed the impact that the previous year had on the membership of SAIRAC . A report on the activities conducted in the Durban region over the last year was also shared .
SAIRAC Durban Centre ’ s membership is growing steadily and the increase in members is most welcome . The chairman also mentioned an upcoming site visit to a newly-fitted Ammonia plant at one of the largest cold storage facilities in KwaZulu- Natal . Members were advised to keep an eye out for the circular once the date is confirmed .
Chairman Gordon Banks thanking Mr Dean Munsamy .
Munsamy spoke of the challenges that HVAC & R contractors are facing in the air conditioning industry when it comes to fair pricing for projects , and how the standards are affected by a market that remains price driven . The talk went down well as there were various engineers and contractors in attendance .
On completion of the talk , a three-course lunch was served on beautifully docketed tables and was enjoyed by all . RACA
All images supplied by SAIRAC
Fellows ( From left ): Robin Lumsden , Graham Anderson , Andre Booysen , Dave Edwards , Bernie Piras , Chris Molyneaux , Chairman Gordon Banks and Chris Elston .
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RACA Journal I October 2023 www . refrigerationandaircon . co . za