Beyond the Boilerplate
November Newsletter - Curated by Boilersource
A Season of Gratitude
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, all of us at Boilersource want to express our sincere appreciation to the customers, partners, and colleagues who make our work meaningful every day. This year has been one of growth, collaboration, and shared success, achievements made possible only through the trust and dedication of the people around us.
As we take time to reflect and recharge with family and friends, please note our office holiday schedule:
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Wednesday, November 26: Closing at 12:00 PM
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Thursday, November 27: Closed
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Friday, November 28: Closed
We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 1.
Boilersource Lights Up the Season in Arlington Heights
Boilersource is proud to help ignite the magic of the holidays in Arlington Heights donating the centerpiece of the Village’s cherished festivities: the North School Park Holiday Tree.
As a long-standing partner in keeping our community’s facilities running safely, reliably, and efficiently, Boilersource is honored to support a tradition that brings families together and sparks joy throughout the season. Supporting the Village’s holiday celebrations is one more way we help keep the community we work in warm.
Join the Arlington Heights Park District and the Village of Arlington Heights Special Events Commission as the season officially begins at the annual North School Park tree lighting ceremony! Guests can enjoy festive music and dance performances, warm up with cocoa or a tasty treat, visit the AHML Bookmobile, and count down together as over 100,000 twinkling lights illuminate the night.
Happy Holidays from Boilersource!
Boilersource's Tree
North School Park Tree Lighting
November 28
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Pre-performances: 4:30 PM
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Remarks: 5:00 PM
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Lighting Ceremony: 5:15 PM
The celebration continues at Harmony Park with live reindeer, ice carving, caroling, and more from 4:30–6:30 PM. Trolleys featuring Dickensian characters will shuttle visitors between both parks.
For more information: https://www.ahpd.org/event/holiday-tree-lighting-2025/
Continuing Education to Stay Informed, Stay Efficient
We are committed to being more than an equipment provider, we’re your partner in energy efficiency, safety, and smarter operations. As technology advances and valuable rebate programs continue to evolve, staying up-to-date is essential.
We’re launching direct email updates featuring:
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Upcoming trainings and webinars
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Efficiency tips and product insights
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Rebate and incentive announcements
If you’d like to receive these learning opportunities straight to your inbox:
We Rent Boilers & Other Equipment
24/7/365
Do you need a temporary boiler for added capacity, planned maintenance, or for an unplanned event?
We supply high-quality, dependable rental boilers to industrial and heavy-commercial facilities. Through our relationship with Nationwide Boiler Rental, we have over 100 rental boilers and related equipment in our fleet, our rental inventory is stored, maintained and ready to deploy. We are strategically positioned to provide reliable rental boiler equipment on a fast-track basis no matter the location.
Ask us about our Free Operations Crisis Planning visit
so we can plan for a businesses’ operational sustainability before a boiler is needed.
YOUR SOURCE FOR CHP 5-200 KW RANGE
Boilersource provides cutting-edge Combined Heat and Power systems in the 5-200 kW range, and we are proud to represent the best brands in the space. As the name implies, CHP solutions provide heat (hot water) and power (electricity) fueled by clean energy sources like natural gas, RNG or propane, and are hydrogen ready. These units enhance energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and deliver tangible economic savings by producing electricity for less cost than buying it from the utility. Rebates and tax incentives are also available.
We are a proud sponsor of Chief Engineers Magazine. The Chief Engineers Association of Chicagoland will be holding a general meeting at Maggiano’s on Clark in Chicago on December 10.
More information available at: https://chiefengineer.org/upcoming-events/
Community Spotlight – Horizons for Youth
Supporting the Next Generation of Problem-Solvers
Our work is all about strengthening the systems that keep communities running, and that includes investing in the people who will shape the future. We’re proud to highlight Horizons for Youth, a Chicago nonprofit helping students from under-resourced communities thrive from kindergarten through college and career.
One of our own, Ethan Bauer from the Engineered Sales team, serves on the organization’s Associate Board and volunteers as a Workshop Coach. He supports high schoolers on real-world skills like time management and navigating the college application process by expanding access, confidence, and opportunity.
Why Horizons for Youth stands out:
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A comprehensive support model combining education, mentorship, family partnership, and community connections
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A long-term commitment – all the way through post-secondary success
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Support rooted in dignity, encouragement, and belonging
How You Can Make an Impact
as an Individual or Business
1️⃣ Volunteer
Mentor or tutor students, host career talks, support outings, or participate in seasonal programs like the Holiday Family Assistance initiative. These are hands-on, high-impact experiences.
2️⃣ Sponsor or Give
Support Horizons through charitable contributions, company match programs, or event sponsorships — such as their signature On Cloud 9 gala and No Ordinary Evening celebration.
3️⃣ Lead & Engage
Join the Associate Board to help shape outreach, fundraising, and student programming year-round.
Interested in getting involved? Reach out!
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Young Professional & Associate Board Opportunities
Ethan Bauer — ethan@boilersource.com
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Corporate Support & Sponsorships
Reggie Murphy — reginal@horizons-for-youth.org
Learn more:
horizons-for-youth.org
Entertainment & Amusements
Holiday Table Talk & Thanksgiving Conversation Starters to Spark Smiles
This month we are offering suggestions for keeping the conversation lively at Thanksgiving, as it can be its own brain teaser. To help spark laughter, reflection, and a few memorable moments around the table, here are seven fun conversation starters sure to get everyone talking:
What’s one small thing you’re incredibly grateful for this year?
A reminder that gratitude doesn’t have to be grand - sometimes the best joys are the simplest.
Which dish on the table deserves its own TV cooking show - and who’s the star chef?
A playful way to show appreciation for the cooks (and the casseroles).
What’s the funniest thing that happened to you this year?
Cue the storytelling - and maybe a few tears of laughter.
If you could invite any fictional character to Thanksgiving dinner, who would it be?
Harry Potter carving turkey? Ted Lasso giving grace? The possibilities are endless.
What’s a food you’d happily ban from Thanksgiving forever?
Controversial opinions welcome - cranberry sauce, beware.
What’s the most creative (or questionable) Thanksgiving leftover recipe you’ve ever tried?
Because some experiments deserve applause… and others, a warning label.
What’s something you’re excited for in the year ahead?
A hopeful look forward as the holiday season kicks off.
Whether you’re celebrating with a crowd, a few close friends, or coworkers before a long weekend, these prompts make it easy to turn your Thanksgiving meal into a moment of connection.
Monthly Recipes
Sweet & Simple:
Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole
This one-dish wonder combines fluffy cinnamon rolls, gooey apple filling, a crunchy streusel topping and the sweetest icing drizzle. Overnight prep means easy serving in the morning.
Serves: 8-10 | Prep Time: 10 min | Chill Time: 4 hrs or overnight | Bake Time: ~45 min
Ingredients
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2 (17.5 oz) cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls (e.g., Pillsbury® Grands!)
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1 (21 oz) can apple pie filling
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1¼ cups heavy cream
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¼ cup softened butter
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup rolled oats
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided (1½ t for streusel + remaining for icing)
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Icing from the cinnamon roll cans (use as directed)
Directions
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Cut each cinnamon roll into 1-inch pieces and set the icing aside.
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Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add the cinnamon roll pieces, then dollop the apple pie filling randomly among them. Pour the heavy cream evenly over the casserole base.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours — or overnight for best results.
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Preheat the oven to 350 °F
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In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, flour, brown sugar, oats, and 1½ t cinnamon. Use a pastry cutter or fork to mix until you get large crumbly pieces (streusel topping). Remove the cover, spread the streusel evenly on top of the casserole.
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Bake in preheated oven until the top is browned and the mixture is bubbly — about 45 minutes.
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While baking (or immediately after), whisk together the reserved icing and the remaining ½ t cinnamon. Drizzle it over the warm casserole before serving.
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