Meetings
Information on MESA, DPS, & Elevator License Training is available.
Regular monthly MESA meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at Phillips Old Colony Restaurant & Freeport Tavern in Dorchester starting at 12:30pm. Meetings occur nine (9) months per year January through May, September, November, and December. No monthly meetings for the summer hiatus in June, July, and August, and a special day long Safety Seminar each October.
Monthly meetings are used to introduce new products, discuss Code changes, discuss future Code direction, and share general industry happenings. Attendees represent a cross-section of the entire Massachusetts elevator industry including consultants, contractor employees, owners representatives, and the Board of Regulations.
Phillips Old Colony Restaurant &
Freeport Tavern
780 Morrissey Blvd.
Dorchester, MA
www.bostondining.com
Second Tuesday of the month at 12:30p
MESA Elevator Safety Seminar (ESS)
The ESS is typically the third Wednesday in October at the International Union of Elevator Constructors (I.U.E.C.) Local 4 in Dorchester. The IUEC has been kind enough to host MESA’s Elevator Safety Seminar since 2006. The intent of the ESS is to provide a portion of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts inspector training, Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) re-certification credit, and provide an informational seminar for the local industry.
Vendor presentations and product introductions complement the Code updates, DPS forums, and a keynote address that make up the day long seminar, REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR OCTOBER 19, 2011! Please use this form: 2011 ESS Registration
Vendors interested in sponsoring a raffle price and/or making a presentation are welcome to email MESA for more information at mesassoc@hotmail.com.
MESA Boat Cruise
Started in 2010, MESA hosts a networking boat cruise out of N. Quincy. Space has been limited to 55 sailors, details are updated in the spring and posted to calendar portion of this website. Registration for 2012 will open soon.
MESA Annual Golf Tournament
Each September MESA holds a golf outing to support MESA’s G. Gahr Finney Memorial Scholarship. Since 2007, MESA has had a great turnout and huge support from the industry. It is a great day of golf and camaraderie. Registration and details are available under the Golf tab on this site.
DPS Quarterly Task Force Group Meeting
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has instituted an Elevator Task Group with the goal of opening a dialogue between the elevator contractors and the DPS. This is a huge step in the right direction to help the elevator companies and DPS communicate better and solve problems. After years of annual discussions at the MESA Safety Seminars, it is great to see the DPS committed to improving and communicating with the companies. Meetings are typically held at the Tewksbury State Hospital, 365 East Street in the Saunders Building Events Room at 10am, confirm at 978-851-9813:
• March 16, 2011 • June 15, 2011
• Sept Cancelled • December 7, 2011
Details, directions, and additional information is available at the DPS website on www.mass.gov (Elevator Task Group Meeting Link)
Continuing Elevator License Training
MA requires continuing education for the maintenance of the elevator mechanic’s license. The DPS lists approved schools at their site including NEIEP, the DPS, Patrick Coyle, and Joseph O’Malley as of April 2011. There are a number of MA Elevator License holders who need training but aren’t eligible for the free NEIEP program. The Board of Elevator Regulations led us to Joe O’Malley, who provides a Continuing Elevator License Training Class, more information and registration is available at Joe’s website www.celtclass.com or directly from the DPS at this link DPS Approved Elevator Schools Page.
