The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) received a rush of contributions at the end of 2009 and a new one to mark the beginning of 2010. MCERF President Jack Wilhelmi and the Board of Trustees wish to thank the MCA of Texas, Inc., the MCA of Iowa, Inc., McKinstry Company (Seattle, WA), the Hooper Foundation (Madison, WI) and MCAA 2003 President Tom Williams for their generous contributions. Thanks also to Michael Buday of A.B.I. Mechanical Contractors & Engineers, Inc. (Traverse City, MI), the Foundation's first 2010 contributor.