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September 06, 2012

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Carpet and Restoration Association''s (CRA)
Submitted by Jennifer Germond

Visit the Carpet and Restoration Association (CRA) at booth 1 September 5-7 for the Connections Convention and Trade Show as we celebrate their 10th anniversary with entertainment, live demonstrations, major keynote speakers, Gold Sponsored events, prize giveaways and more!

CRA members receive a $100 registration discount. For registration and details, visit www.ConnectionsConvention.org.

Join the fun at the 1st annual CRA Northern California Golf Tournament, October 5. The event will be held in beautiful Napa Valley at the Eagle Vines Vineyards and Golf Club. Visit www.CRAssociation.org/training-a-events/cra-golf-tournament/69, or call (916) 736-1100 ext. 302 for details.

Training and events in September/October
•September 5-7: Connections Convention & Trade Show, Las Vegas, NV
•September 19-21: ASD certification course, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
•September 26-28: WRT certification course, Phoenix, AZ
•October 5: CRA NorCal Golf Tournament, Napa, CA
•October 16-19: AMRT certification course, Santa Fe Springs, CA
•October 23-26: WRT certification course, Phoenix, AZ
Visit www.CRAssociation.org/training-and-events for details and registration.
New England Institute of Restoration & Cleaning (NEIRC)
Submitted by Karen Regan

The New England Institute of Restoration & Cleaning (NEIRC) held its annual meeting at ARS where members learned about the power of using Constant Contact and Social media.

Dan Bernazzani did a great job teaching us about carpet inspection services.

We also held our annual spring golf tournament and board meeting at the Heritage Country Club in Charleston, MA. The board reviewed our strong financial standings and voted to join the national chapter program: Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Association (ICRA).

"We at the NEIRC are very excited to be partnering with ICRA. For over 50 years the NEIRC has strived to consistently partner with people, companies and associations that would most benefit our association members. We look forward to the future with extreme optimism that this partnership will be beneficial for all parties involved," said Matt Critz, senior vice president of the NEIRC.

Society of Cleaning & Restoration Technicians (SCRT)
Submitted by Debbie Glenn

The Society of Cleaning & Restoration Technicians (SCRT) has continued to make strides in assisting the cleaning and restoration businesses with information that is beneficial to the industry.

As a member there are several benefits, which include:

1. Technical Bulletins – written by various authors, each expert in their areas, are available online in the members section.

2. Advisor Services – we have a SCRT technical advisor on staff along with fellow members who have expertise in over 40 areas of problem solving.

3. SCRT Monitor Newsletter – features the best of the industry information, news, day-to-day subjects and member updates.

4. Convention & Tradeshows – we are proud to a part of the Connections Convention and as a member you can get a discounted rate to attend.

5. Laboratory Facilities – we are affiliated with the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute International which performs carpet and fabric testing for SCRT members.

6. SCRT Scholarship Program – for regular members in "good standing" you can apply for up to a $300 scholarship towards IICRC course tuition or Connections Convention registration (after one-year paid membership). You can receive up to a $100 scholarship your first year of membership.

7. Hydro Lab Research and Training Center offers scholarships up to 80 members with a value up to $700 each.

8. Affiliation with ICRA – a nonprofit organization of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration firms from North America.

We also have Associate Memberships available.

For information, call (800) 949-4728 or visit our website at www.SCRT.org.

SCRT Chapter news

The next Ohio SCRT Chapter meeting will be held on September 17 at Paul Davis Restoration in Barberton, OH. The training will include .5 IICRC CEC credit. For more details or to RSVP, please e-mail TomEmtb@Gmail.com.

Mid-South Professional Cleaners Association (MSPCA)
Submitted by Meredith Silliman

Mid-South Professional Cleaners Association (MSPCA) members are hard at work. Our board of directors has done a great job this year of contacting all MSPCA members to check-in and encourage participation.

One such exceptional member, 1st Aide Restoration, from Greensboro, NC, was highlighted in the most recent ICRA newsletter. If you didn''t receive a copy of the ICRA newsletter, please contact Meredith at (800) 827-2278 or MeredithFRS@Yahoo.com.

Our October meeting is rapidly approaching and attendance will be high. We expect this meeting to change your life! There''s still time to register, but the days are slipping away... To attend our October 12-13, 2012 meeting in Asheville, NC, contact Meredith today!

Carpet and Rug Cleaners of Illinois (CRCII)
Submitted by Don Quick

The Nominating Committee of the Carpet and Rug Cleaners of Illinois (CRCII) has a slate of officers and board members that was presented at the August 22 general meeting for our upcoming election in October. The slate presented was:

President – Craig Jasper
Vice-President – Don Quick
Secretary – Mike McNett
Treasurer – Wayne Hildner
Board Members – George Binder, Mike Vincent Wil Gage, Tony Chakeen, Wayne Binder and T.J. Farrell

The election will be held at the October 24 general meeting. If you would like to make a nomination, contact Tammy at the CRCII office at (847) 579-1884. Only paid members will be eligible to make nominations and vote.

2012 meetings
•September 5-7: Connections Convention in Las Vegas
•September 26: The CRCII Member Insurance Program (webinar)
•October 24: Carpet Repair Demonstration – By George Binder/Mike McNett
•November 28: The New Carpet Fibers and How To Clean Them/Can They Be Treated With Fabric Protectors, presented by Jim Smith (webinar)
•December 19: Holiday Party
For more information about CRCII, or to register for any of these meetings or membership contact Tammy at the CRCII office at (847) 579-1884 or visit our website at www.CRCII.org.
Carpet Cleaners Institute of the Northwest (CCINW)
Submitted by Jane O''Haleck

Since trade associations are supposed to be dedicated to helping members better compete, we''re sure our Carpet Cleaners Institute of the Northwest (CCINW) members have advantages over the average company.

Unlike some associations that were started and are run by people with something to sell to cleaners, we''ve always been dedicated to nothing other than the betterment of our members: First, second and always.

The CCINW was started over 50 years ago by cleaners, and while we welcome the help and advice we get from our friendly vendors, we''re still run by cleaners. Our founding members wrote a code of ethics that we still adhere to today, and the CCINW has earned a reputation for integrity and good character in our work with our members and with our industry partners.

Today the CCINW is looking forward to a new partnership working with the IICRC, and other associations with similar values, to launch the IICRC''s new International Trade Association.

Carpet and FabriCare Institute (CFI)
Submitted by Matt Cole

Here is a special message from Graham Bedwell, your outgoing president.

As the 2012 Connections sees the Carpet and FabriCare Institute (CFI) hold its annual general meeting, it is a time for reflection. My two years as president is up, and I hand over the reins to a new president, Mr. Steve Kaufman.

Steve has been associated with CFI for many years and I know that his tenure will be successful and exciting.

My two years has not been easy as we have had many conflicts to deal with and I feel we have dealt with them in a professional manner, which CFI is known for, but we also have had success.

We had a tremendous customer appreciation day held at The Academy of Flooring & Textiles by kind permission of our gracious host Bobbie Williams.

Recently, we held a Cleaning College which we co-hosted with our great friends to the North, CCINW. I thank their president, Mr. Dan Joner, and the CCINW crew, and also I would like to thank all of our industry friends who have supported all of our Chapter meetings.

Finally, I have to say a big thanks to my board of directors, Matt Cole, Terrance Jones, James Casas, Josh Adler, Lisa Wagner and our incoming president Mr. Steve Kaufman and, of course, I must not forget our-behind-the-scenes person Kim Cole.

Without their hard work and dedication, there would be no CFI.

Although I step down as president I will still be involved as I take over as chairman for one year, so you will still see me around.

Midwest Cleaning and Restoration Association (MCRA)
Submitted by Marie Marinello

The Midwest Cleaning and Restoration Association (MCRA) has two events planned for its 2012 Fall Seminar Series education track.

For information on either of the following events, or to register, visit www.MCRAOnline.org/events or call (800) 236-7200.

Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT) class (2 days) October 8-9 (Monday-Tuesday)

Instructor: Bruce DeLoatch (The Cleaners Coach) Location: FGS - The Restoration Company, Madison, WI

Totally Booked University Seminar (1 day) Friday, November 30

Instructor: Jeff Cross (senior editor, Cleanfax magazine) Location: Kelmann Property Restoration, Wauwatosa, WI