January 2026 
Calendar of Events
January 2026 Chapter Meeting
5:30 PM-8:00 PM
901 S Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
Register at:
Price for admission is $50, past presidents are free, and student registration is free.
Frank R. Cuaderno, Mars Air Systems
“Proper Installation and Application of Air Curtains”
Frank R. Cuaderno, Vice President of Sales for Mars Air Systems, LLC, brings nearly 30 years of experience in the HVAC industry. Cuaderno guides Mars’ continued growth as a leader in air curtain technology through overseeing all global sales strategy and customer relations.
Under Cuaderno’s leadership, Mars Air Systems has continued to strengthen its relationships with distributors and representatives worldwide and has expanded awareness of air curtain applications that help businesses save money, improve energy efficiency, advance sustainability, and maintain cleaner indoor environments.
Cuaderno serves on the Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) Board of Directors, where he has shaped standards for air curtain products, and inspired emerging leaders to engage in the industry early in their career, reflecting his dedication to advancing the industry’s future.
Additionally, Cuaderno has demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing the HVAC industry through service, collaboration, and standards development. He has chaired and served on multiple committees across several leading organizations, including past service as Chair of the AMCA Air Curtain Engineering Committee and Vice Chair of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Technical Committee 5.3. He also contributes to international standards as part of the International Standards Organization (ISO) TC117/WG9 and ANSI/NSF37 (National Sanitation Foundation) Technical Advisory Group (TAG).

Dinner Starts at 5:30 p.m.
At
South 40
1445 S. Meadows Pkwy
Reno, Nevada 89521
$50.00 dinner and drinks only
- Initial poker buy-in, dinner, 2 drink tickets
- Guest price includes dinner and 2 drink tickets
- Awards given for top 3 winners.
We are looking for more players!! Please consider inviting family and friends to join you in participating in this fun event. Also, our Buffet Sponsorship is still available, we would love to have your firm be recognized for providing this.
Additional table games and entertainment available. Cash Bar available after drink tickets.
Limited number of tournament seats available! Please register with full name of participants by January 20, 2026. A 30-minute poker overview and training will be provided for newcomers prior to tournament. MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE.
All participants and guests are eligible to participate in the raffle where there will be a wide assortment of prizes.
If you have any questions, contact Dave Zaski. To reserve your spot, simply fill out the attached form and email to Dave Zaski at [email protected] or register at the link shown below.
Tickets
$100.00 Poker Entry Fee
$50.00 Dinner and Drinks Only Ticket
$150.00 Event Sponsorship
$500.00 Premium Table Sponsorship
$900.00 Buffet Hospitality
$600.00 Poker Refreshments

