On Saturday, Feb. 9, 1933 the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society officially became incorporated in New York, making 2008 its 75th anniversary. In honor of the Society’s birthday, RSES is launching a variety of incentives to members.

Since RSES was founded in 1933, membership has grown significantly, a variety of HVACR educational materials including computer-based and certification preparation resources have been developed and the RSES Journal has become the HVACR industry’s leading source of technical information for contractors and technicians. RSES has traveled a remarkable 75 years to become the HVACR Training Authority and is building the foundation for RSES members, programs and services for the next 75 years.

In celebration of its 75th anniversary, RSES is offering an incentive program to current members and Chapters. The RSES individual or student member that signs up the most new members will win two roundtrip tickets on American Airlines for anywhere American Airlines flies in the continental United States and Mexico. The Chapter that signs up the most new individual and/or student members will win $750. Certain restrictions apply. This offer runs from April 1, 2008 to Feb. 28, 2009. In addition, RSES will offer a special dues rate of $75 for individuals who join RSES in April 2008. To kick off this contest, RSES will also be awarding $75 to the first five individual or student members who sign up ten new members. According to the organization’s press release, other RSES birthday bonuses will coincide with the launch of a redesigned and enhanced online store.