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Regional Association News
APRIL 28, 2011
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Association of Rug Care Specialists (ARCS)
Submitted by Bill Brown
The Association of Rug Care Specialists (ARCS) held its first annual board of directors meeting April 30, in conjunction with its highly successful Dive into Rug Cleaning educational event.
ARCS President Bill Foulds told members that response to the association, formed in November 2010 to advance the art of rug cleaning and educate consumers about quality rug care, has been exceptional.
A highlight of the board meeting was recognition of the 23 ARCS founding member firms, which committed between $1,000 and $2,500 per year for two years to provide a financial base for the new association. Board meeting participants also heard reports from the education, membership and marketing committees.
More than 35 rug care professionals participated in the two-day Dive into Rug Cleaning, held April 29-30 at Deep Eddy Rug and Carpet Cleaners in Austin, TX. Sessions were conducted by some of the nation''s most experienced rug care specialists, who earn their livings cleaning rugs. ARCS will conduct another educational event, a Navajo Rug Tour, in November 2011.
The ARCS participated in the Floor Covering Industry Issues Council meeting May 3 in Chicago.
Midwest Cleaning and Restoration Association (MCRA)
Submitted by Marie Marinello
Registration is now open for the two-day Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT) course that the Midwest Cleaning and Restoration Association (MCRA) will be holding on June 16-17 at the Resch Center in Green Bay, WI. Register now by visiting www.mcraonline.org.
Remember, if you register two or more attendees from the same company, you will receive a 10 percent discount on registration. Registrations must be submitted at the same time.
Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT) Course
June 16-17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructor: Bruce Deloatch (The Cleaner''s Coach)
Location: The Resch Center
820 Armed Forces Drive
Green Bay, WI 54304
Questions? Contact the MCRA office by e-mail or telephone.
Midwest Cleaning & Restoration Association (MCRA)
6737 W Washington St, Ste 1300
Milwaukee, WI 53214
Telephone: (414)389-8617 or (800)236-7200info@mcraonline.org
Professional Association of Cleaning and Restoration (PACR)
Submitted by Jillian Olson
The Professional Association of Cleaning and Restoration (PACR) board of directors and members were excited to attend the annual Connections Conference and Exhibition in Clearwater Beach, FL, on April 13 -16, 2011. This Connections Event is one of PACR''s largest fundraisers throughout the year. PACR members who attended were able to take on “The Experience” at the beach with one of a kind hands-on training and great relaxation and networking on the beach. We hope to see more PACR members at the Connections Convention and Tradeshow at the Las Vegas Hilton on September 7 – 9, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV.
On Thursday, May 26 the PACR will perform its annual cleaning of the Ronald McDonald House in Aurora, CO.
Members will volunteer their time, equipment, products and energy to clean the Aurora Ronald McDonald House as a way to give back to our community. PACR members have teamed up together to clean the carpet at two local Ronald McDonald houses — the Denver House was cleaned on April 28. There is over 90,000 square feet of carpet to be maintained, with a cleaning value of over $15,000. As a follow-up, PACR members will take families staying at the RMH to a Colorado Rockies Baseball Game in August.
For questions about the PACR or the companies who volunteered or are volunteering, please contact Jillian Olson in the PACR office at (877)447-2822 or e-mail her at jolson@meetingsandevents.com.
Mid-South Professional Cleaners Association (MSPCA)
Submitted by Meredith Silliman
The Mid-South Professional Cleaners Association (MSPCA) wants to thank all of our sponsors, attendees, guest speakers and especially our host Sun-Belt USA for another great regional meeting this March.
One of the things discussed during the meeting was our association''s desire to continue its charitable giving now and in the future.
Our board voted to lend support to the Red Cross for Japan relief, our members are collecting can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House and we are working on organizing another Day of Caring to clean at a Ronald McDonald House in our region. Great work MSPCA members.
Carpet Cleaners Institute of the Northwest (CCINW)
Submitted by Jane O''Haleck
The Carpet Cleaners Institute of the Northwest (CCINW) would like to challenge our association members to “get in the game.”
Everything you thought you knew about marketing is over, and we have to do different things to appeal to customers than we have in the past. Marketing with “social media” may seem like just the latest fad, but once you get involved you''ll realize that this is where you will find your customers.
I challenge you to sign up for Facebook. “Friend” some people and companies (CCINW!) and spend only 10 minutes a day watching what happens. It really isn''t as difficult as you think (if you don''t have kids, members can call the office for pointers), and even mistakes allow you to seem more “real” to potential customers.
Let your happy customers know about your Facebook page and invite them to leave a comment. Their friends, and friends of their friends, will see that “like” and want to know more about you. Just a few pictures and comments can get them to respond to their friends'' recommendation. The potential for leveraging your customer''s goodwill, at the cost of only a little of your time, can be truly amazing.
We''re waiting to help you succeed. Call or e-mail us today. If you live in the Northwestern United States or Western Canada and would like the support of an association, check us out at www.ccinw.org, CCINW on Facebook and CarpetCleanNW on Twitter.
Or just call us at (877)MY-CCINW.
Cleaning & Restoration Association (CRA)
Submitted by Brandi Richardson
The Cleaning & Restoration Association (CRA) held its Northern California regional meeting on March 25 in Sacramento.
Our CRA regional meeting turned out to be a great educational workshop and a wonderful networking opportunity. Thank you to all of our CRA members and non-members who joined us. We look forward to presenting CRA''s next regional meeting.
We are holding our Southern California regional meeting in Los Angeles on May 26 with presenter Ed Cross. Ed will be speaking about “Cutting Edge Legal Strategies for the Restoration Professional.” Ed will present an interactive look into new legal issues that have arisen in the restoration industry and innovative strategies to avoid them.
CRA upcoming courses and webinars
May 9: Meet the Experts, free online webinar
May 16-17: Upholstery and Fabric Cleaning Technician course with Steve Marsh at Abatix Corp. in Los Angeles
May 18-19: Carpet Cleaning Technician course with Steve Marsh at Abatix Corp. in Los Angeles
May 23-25: Trauma Scene Clean-up course with Kent Berg in Sacramento
May 26-27: Methamphetamine Lab Residue Decontamination course with Kent Berg in Sacramento
If you have any questions or need details about these seminars, please contact Brandi Richardson at (916)736-1100 ext.302 or brichardson@crassociation.org.
Carpet and FabriCare Institute (CFI)
Submitted by Jack Freedman
Carpet and FabriCare Institute (CFI) President Graham Bedwell says that his recovery from his new hip is going well and he should be back to some normality soon.
Inland/Orange
Director Jason Hensley reports a very successful Regional Education Day at the Academy of Textiles and Flooring in Whittier with speakers Mike West, Noel Frank, Graham Bedwell, Mark Calvillo and Lisa Wagner. CFI would like to thank Bobbie Williams and her awesome staff at the Academy of Textiles and Flooring, Chemspec, ProChem, Pro''s Choice, MasterBlend, StonePro and WestPakUSA, Central California Cleaning Supply, Foothill Vacuum and Janitorial and CFI Insurance provider Driscoll & Driscoll.
On May 17, Lisa Wagner will teach an area rug and marketing class in Costa Mesa.
Los Angeles
Director Vince Attardo reports a good turnout at the recent chapter meeting featuring “The In''s and Out''s of Spotting” and “Truckmount Maintenance.”
Mark Goodman had us identify some spots and stains he made on carpet samples. Gregory Spence of Truckmount M.D. shared with us important tips on how to properly maintain truckmounted carpet cleaning equipment.
On Thursday, May 12, the next chapter meeting will be held at Admiral Rug Cleaning & Repair Factory 7030 Darby Avenue, Unit B Reseda. Hamid Razi will give us a tour of their huge plant. Learn fiber identification, rug origination, repair and storage.
Arizona
Director Norma McCormick says March''s class on hands on tile and stone cleaning at Clean Center was a great success. Everyone had an opportunity to try out the equipment and products.
On Tuesday, May 17, the next chapter meeting will be held at K & J Associates 5522 W Roosevelt Street #12 Phoenix, AZ 85043. The speaker will be Noel Frank of Chemspec.
On Tuesday, June 21, there will be a chapter meeting at K & J Associates, 5522 W Roosevelt Street #12 Phoenix. Speaker Jim Moran will set up his air duct cleaning equipment.
Education
For upcoming classes, see our website at www.carpet9.org for more details and exact locations, pricing and contact information for the following:
IICRC Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT) May 10-11 in Phoenix
IICRC Upholstery Cleaning Technician (UFT) May 12-13 in Phoenix
Spotting class May 17 with CTI''s Don Snider in San Carlos
Spotting class May 25 with CTI''s Don Snider in Sacramento
Advanced upholstery class June 8 with Mark Exner in San Carlos
Odor control class June 22 with CTI''s Don Snider in San Carlos
Spotting class June 19 with CTI''s Don Snider in Sacramento
Area rug cleaning class August 8 with Aaron Groseclose in Sacramento
Odor control class August 9 (morning) with Aaron Groseclose in Sacramento
Anti-allergen class August 9 (afternoon) with Aaron Groseclose in Sacramento
Area rug cleaning class August 11 with Aaron Groseclose in San Carlos
Odor control class August 12 (morning) with Aaron Groseclose in San Carlos
Anti-allergen class August 12 (afternoon) with Aaron Groseclose in San Carlos
