www.icrassociation.org Issue 2 May 2012 Clean Times Monthly Newsletter of the Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Association Another Great Show for the Cleaning & Restoration Industry! ICRA Members and Board Members attended the 2012 Connections Conference and Exhibition on May 3-5, 2012 at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida to take on the A Whole New EXPERIENCE. This is the second time that Connections has brought their handson experience to the spring conference. Photo s by Jillian Olson Connections Conference continue page 2 Affiliate Members Featured Spot Cleaning & Restoration Association.. Midwest Cleaning & Restoration Association. Mid South Professional Cleaning Association Professional Association of Cleaning & Restoration... The Society of Cleaning & Restoration Technicians... New England Institute of Restoration & Cleaning www.icrassociation.org Page 4 Page 5 Page 8 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8
Meet the Management ME Team Member & ICRA Executive Director Larry Cooper is an experienced business owner, entrepreneur, general management executive, business and community leader with 20 years experience in seminar, class, and event planning, 30 years of accomplishments in the carpet cleaning, restoration, and inspection industry as well as 25 years of accomplishments in community service, both volunteer and elected office. His business experience includes ownership or management of several successful businesses with full responsibility for business planning and implementation, marketing and sales strategies, business negotiations, staff development, budgeting and financial control, and operations management. Larry has years of consulting experience related small business consulting as well as to inspections of carpet, carpet specification, and detailed reporting. He also performs expert witness work in the carpet cleaning, mold remediation, water damage restoration industries. Larry's industry leadership experience includes president of a local trade association and president of an international industry certification board that is instrumental in establishing standards, training criteria, and testing for the carpet cleaning, restoration, and inspection industry. He has also chaired the international standards committee for carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, water damage, and mold remediation and was the consultant for the organization in writing and updating standard documents for the cleaning and restoration industry. Connections Conference continued from page 1 Along with many networking events, this show gave cleaning and restoration professionals the opportunity to learn in a hands-on environments from some of the best that the industry has to offer. Workshops were offered in Carpet Repair and Reinstallation with Barry Costa of Costa Group Education; Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaning and Sealing with Dane Gregory of Interlink Supply; Wood Floor Maintenance with Josh Frink of Basic Coatings; Infrared Cameras and Moisture Meters with Tom Rochenski of FLIR Systems Inc.; Mold Testing Using ATP, Air Samplers and Particle Counters with Daniel Bernazzani, PhD of DryAdvise by Liberty Consulting; Insider Secrets: Collect on Insurance Claims and Protect Your Business with Harvey Cohen, PC, and David Dybdahl; and Diversifying Into Commercial Carpet Maintenance Operations with Larry Cooper of Professional Cleaning and Restoration Network. Attendees were able to participate in sessions while learning these valuable skills in a Hands-on setting.
The Connections Conference and Exhibition also featured this years' keynote speaker, Gregg Habstritt, who spoke about helping companies grow their customer lists and their businesses by learning groundbreaking strategies that allow business owners to differentiate themselves, and become the Trusted Authority in their market. A Second keynote address from Mike Koenigs, chief executive officer (CEO), "Chief Disruptasaurus" and founder of Traffic Geyser and Instant Customer who offered companies an easy way to respond intelligently by combining email, social media, voicemail, QR Codes, direct mail and the powerful, yet under-utilized, text-message marketing to grow your business. If you missed Greg and Mike in Florida, be sure to see them in Las Vegas in September. Be sure to mark your calendar and begin planning to attend the 10 th Anniversary of the Largest Convention and Tradeshow in the Industry, the 2012 Connections Convention and Tradeshow on September 5-7,, 2012 at the Las Vegas Hotel (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton) in Las Vegas, Nevada. This show will feature the largest hands-on learning opportunity ever produced for the cleaning and restoration industries with over 30,000 sq. ft. of hands on demonstrations. Also come a day early September 4, 2012 - for the Smart Business Symposium or Zig Ziglars Planning to Win Seminar. And Remember... ICRA Members receive $100 off their full registration! For more information, go to www.connectionsconvention.org.
Cleaning and Restoration Association (CRA) Upcoming Events & Courses 2012 Members Supporting Members Websites Recently, we ve launched www.aboutrestoration.com. This online hub is fast becoming a resource where home, business owners and prospective clients are linked to CRA members and directed to a cleaning and restoration professional in their area. The CRA Member Search tool helps consumers to find members services by certification, zip code, or company name. This is found on our website: www.crassociation.org Social Media CRA is blogging! Members check-in with www.crassociation.blogspot.c om for educational videos, membership updates, and trending industry news. Our blog and discussion forums are the perfect platform to share experiences and disseminate valuable information on the newest technologies and most effective industry practices. We welcome questions, and topics you would like to see covered in future meetings. Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn DATE TIME COURSE / EVENT LOCATION HOST INSTRUC- TOR/ SPKR. June 4-5 8am-5pm UFT- Upholstery and Fabric Technician Santa Fe Springs, CA Abatix Mark Exner Steve June 11 7-8:15pm Meet the Experts free Webinar Online Marsh TBA June 12 AMRT- Applied Microbial Remediation Santa Fe Springs, -15 8am-5pm Technician CA Abatix Mark Ayers June 19 7:30am- AMRT- Applied Microbial Remediation -22 4:30pm Technician Phoenix, AZ Abatix John Banta July 11-13 8am-5pm WRT Water Restoration Technician Santa Fe Springs, CA Abatix Jim Holland July 18- Rancho Training Chris Taylor 8am-5pm 20 ASD Applied Structural Drying Cucamonga, CA Ctr. Steve July 23 7-8:15pm Meet the Experts free Webinar Online Marsh TBA July 25-7:30am- WRT Water Restoration Technicialor Chris Tay- Phoenix, AZ Abatix 27 4:30pm Aug 14-7:30am- AMRT- Applied Microbial Remediation 17 4:30pm Technician Phoenix, AZ Abatix Mark Ayers Aug 21- AMRT- Applied Microbial Remediation Santa Fe Springs, 24 8am-5pm Technician CA Abatix Mark Ayers Sept 19-21 8am-5pm ASD Applied Structural Drying Rancho Cucamonga, CA Training Ctr. Chris Taylor Sept 26-7:30am- WRT Water Restoration Technicialor Chris Tay- Phoenix, AZ Abatix 28 4:30pm Oct 15-16 8am-5pm FSRT Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician Sacramento, CA RestCon Jessika James Oct 16- AMRT- Applied Microbial Remediation Santa Fe Springs, 19 8am-5pm Technician CA Abatix Mark Ayers Oct 23-7:30am- AMRT- Applied Microbial Remediation 26 4:30pm Technician Phoenix, AZ Abatix John Banta WRT Water Restoration Technician Santa Fe Springs, Nov 7-9 8am-5pm CA Abatix Jim Holland Nov 14-16 8am-5pm ASD Applied Structural Drying Rancho Cucamonga, CA Training Ctr. Look for additional courses & events to be added soon! Registration forms and additional information available online at www.crassociation.org/training-and-events www.crassociation.org Chris Taylor
Midwest Cleaning & Restoration Association (MCRA) 2012 Board of Directors President Scott Klemm K-tech Kleening Systems, Inc. scott.klemm@k-techkleening.com Regional Meetings MCRA has concluded its Spring Seminar Series with the Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) and Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT) classes held in Wausau, Wisconsin at the Northcentral Technical College. Final attendance counts were: WRT; 15, FSRT; 20. We look forward to announcing the Fall Seminar Series schedule. Please watch for details in the upcoming months by visiting www.mcraonline.org! West Bend Mutual Insurance Program West Bend Mutual Insurance Company has developed a Business Insurance Program specifically for MCRA Members. This insurance program is designed specifically to meet the needs of the cleaning industry. If you a participating member, thank you. If you are not participating, just contact the MCRA office at info@mcraonline.org or 414-389-8617 to be connected to an agent in your area for an insurance quote. Upcoming Events Connections September 5-7, 2012 LVH Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Also, watch for the Fall Seminar Series Schedule at www.mcraonline.org! MCRA at Connections MCRA Member and ICRA President Craig Kersemeier promoted ICRA at the 2012 Connections Conference and Exhibition in Clearwater Beach, Florida on May 2 5, 2012. Be sure to join us in Las Vegas for the 2012 Connections Convention & Tradeshow September 5-7, 2012. Vice President Open Secretary/Treasurer Bill Goehring Jon-Don, Inc. bill@jondon.com Past President & IICRC Rep Bob Di Loreto White Knight Carpet Rescue, Inc bob@carpetrescuers.com Directors Jim Hirsch Paul Davis Restoration of Lakeland Counties jhirsch@pdrmadison.com Brenda Janvrin America s Best Cleaning & Restoration Services, Inc brenda@americasbestclean.com Nick Kertscher Magic Touch magictouch2341@earthlink.net Beth McBride All American Cleaning & Restoration allclean@allamericanclean.com David Schultz Kelmann Corporation dlschultz@kelmann.com Executive Director Jane Svinicki, CAE MCRA jane@svinicki.com Account Coordinator Marie Marinello MCRA info@mcraonline.org MCRA s mission is to promote and foster the mutual interests of its various membership groups, while also ensuring the delivery of the highest level of professional cleaning services to the public. www.mcraonline.org
Professional Association of Cleaning & Restoration (PACR) PACR & ICRA EXPERIENCE the 2012 Connections Conference & Exhibition 2012 Upcoming PACR Events: PACR Networking Event at the Colorado Rockies Game Thursday August 16, 2012 at Coors Field, Denver CO Meth Lab Clean-up with Patrick Paluga August 15 & 16, 2012 Denver, CO 2012Connections Convention & Tradeshow September 5-7, 2012 Las Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada IICRC Carpet Repair and Reinstallation with Barry Costa October 17-19, 2012 Arvada, CO Look for more upcoming events in 2012 in the next newsletter! Left: PACR Board Member Steve Douma at the PACR Booth at Connections. Above: PACR Member Anthony Edelen and his son at Connections in Florida. PACR Members Volunteer to Clean at the Annual Ronald McDonald House Cleanings PACR Members took time out of their busy schedules to volunteer cleaning the Denver & Aurora Ronald McDonald Houses this year. A Huge Thank You to all of the companies who made this annual event a success! Volunteer companies included Mile Above Cleaning & Restoration, Miracle Services, Steve s Cleaning and Restoration, Nesheim Cleaning Services, A Cleaner Carpet, All Dry, Professional Carpet Systems of Superior, Jim Black Construction, Jewell Insurance, Interlink Supply, Jon Don of Denver, ADCO Pro Cleaning Supply, Chase Carpet Care, & Colorado Cleanup Services. The Ronald McDonald House cleaning is an annual event that PACR is proud to support. The Denver house in particular has been serving the community for more than 25 years and PACR is honored to be asked to take part in providing a service for a charity that has done so much for our community. If you have any questions about the Ronald McDonald House, you can contact Pam Whitaker, Executive Director, at 303-832-2667. www.professionalassociationofcleaningandrestoration.org
Society of Cleaning & Restoration Technicians (SCRT) Did You Join SCRT at the 2012 Connections Conference & Exhibition? SCRT Members came together at the Connections Conference & Exhibition the beginning of May in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Be sure to join us this fall at the 10th Anniversary Connections Convention and Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 5-7, 2012 for more one-of-a-kind Hands-on learning. Upcoming SCRT Events 5/30-6/1 High Tech Specialty Drying Cicero, IN Hydro Lab hydro-systems.com 6/1 Swap Meet/Customer Appreciation Day Raleigh NC Sun-Belt USA sun-beltusa.com 6/4-6/7 Crime & Trauma Cleanup Piedmont SC Nat l Inst of Decon specialists nidstraining.com 6/5-6/7 Trauma Scene Remediation Cicero IN Hydro Lab hydro-systems.com 6/6 Totally Booked University Atlanta GA Jon-Don/Atlanta jondon.com 6/7-6/8 CCT Atlanta GA Jon-Don/Atlanta jondon.com 6/8 Crime & Trauma Business and Marketing Piedmont SC Nat l Inst of Decon specialists nidstraining.com 6/8 Trauma Scene Business Seminar Cicero IN Hydro Lab hydro-systems.com 6/11-6/13 WRT Snta Rsa Bch FL Restoration Coach restorationcoach.com 6/11-6/14 ABRA Bio-Recovery Technician Certification Norwalk OH Trauma Scene Services traumasceneservices.com 6/11-6/15 WRT/ASD Cicero IN Hydro Lab hydro-systems.com 6/12 OCT Cicero IN Hydro Lab hydro-systems.com 6/12-6/15 AMRT Atlanta GA The Cleaner s Coach cleanerscoach.com 6/12-6/15 RSA Mold Remediation Raleigh NC Sun-Belt USA sun-beltusa.com 6/13-6/14 FSRT Cicero IN Hydro Lab hydro-systems.com 6/13-6/16 ASD Snta Rsa Bch FL Restoration Coach restorationcoach.com 6/15 ABRA Bio-Recovery Business Seminar Norwalk OH Trauma Scene Services traumasceneservices.com 6/16-6/18 WRT Atlanta GA Jon-Don/Atlanta jondon.com 6/18-6/21 AMRT Cicero IN Hydro Lab hydro-systems.com 6/18-6/20 Hoarder Home Specialist Piedmont SC Nat l Inst of Decon specialists nidstraining.com 6/19-6/20 FSRT Atlanta GA The Cleaner s Coach cleanerscoach.com 6/21-6/22 Sewage Remediation Cicero IN Hydro Lab hydro-systems.com 6/25-6/26 HST Cicero IN Hydro Lab hydro-systems.com 6/27-6/29 ASD Cicero IN Hydro Lab hydro-systems.com 6/28-6/29 FSRT Raleigh NC Sun-Belt USA sun-beltusa.com Please Note: This information is provided as a courtesy. SCRT is not responsible for errors or cancellations. Please contact the school or sponsor listed to confirm this information, for SCRT Member discounts, or to register. www.scrt.org facebook.com/scrt.org info@scrt.org (800) 949-4728
Mid-South Professional Cleaners Association (MSPCA) About Mid-South Professional Cleaners Association REGIONAL MEETING FRIDAY OCTOBER 12 & SATURDAY OCTOBER 13, 2012 Hosted by First Restoration Services of Asheville Featuring Keynote Speaker Bill Early Join MSPCA with your sales staff and employees to learn how to reinvent your connection to clients and grow your business exponentially! To learn more about Bill Early go to www.billearlyspeaks.com. www.my-mspca.com New England Institute of Restoration & Cleaning (NEIRC) The New England Institute of Restoration & Cleaning is an Association of Professional Cleaning Members sharing information and working together. NEIRC was founded over fifty years ago based on the principle of members bettering members. The New England Institute of Restoration & Cleaning......your expanded regional industry association which includes cleaners of carpet and upholstery, those who provide janitorial services, restorers of fire and water damage, carpet claims inspectors and associate members....from the one person operation to the large service restoration firm and maintenance companies you will find an NEIRC member....provides the opportunity to become better educated, keep current with industry change, and discuss mutual concerns with other industry members....was founded in February 1953 and was 50 years old in 2003. Armen Dohanian of Bon Ton Rug Cleaners, Watertown, MA, one of the founding fathers, wanted to bring professional cleaners together to build friendships and share knowledge of the cleaning and restoration profession. Although the world has changed dramatically since that time, the NEIRC still practices the founding fathers principles....membership gives you many opportunities to network with other cleaning and restoration professionals. We exchange new and old ideas, lasting friendships and conversation at frequent dinner meetings. www.neirc.org
Industry News: Virginia Reverses Law that Requires Licensing for Mold Inspection and Remediation (ICRA Headquarters - Denver, CO.) May 20, 2012 The Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Association (ICRA) is following closely some state and federal legislation and licensing in the mold remediation industry, including the latest change in the state of Virginia. We will continue to get more aggressive and involved in matters similar to this major legislation. On April 18, a law was enacted in Virginia to repeal the licensing requirement for companies providing mold inspection and remediation services in the state. After July 1, the day the repeal goes into effect, registrants will no longer be required to have a state license in order to perform these services. This reversal becomes law exactly one year after Virginia originally issued a law (code of Virginia,1950, as amended, in Title 54.1, Chapter 5) requiring that all mold inspectors and remediators obtain a Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, Mold, and Home Inspectors mold remediator worker, mold remediator supervisor or mold inspector license to legally operate in the state. We need to be more active on a national basis to see that these types of laws requiring licensing and other directives have input from the industries that will be most affected. ICRA will work going forward to be actively involved in future directives and legislation and recommend specific training and appropriate certificate and certification programs instead, said Daniel Bernazzani, PhD, ICRA Government Affairs Chairman. We will also be looking at future trends and interests that may affect our members businesses. If you d like to help the ICRA s Government Affairs Committee and get involved at a local, state or national level, please contact ICRA headquarters at jolson@meetingsandevents.com. Would you like to be involved in a different committee? ICRA is looking for members who would like to be involved. Join a Committee Today! Committees include: Education & Science, Government Affairs, Finance, Marketing, Events, Membership To join a committee contact ICRA headquarters at jolson@meetingsandevents.com www.icrassociation.org
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ICRA Board of Directors Management Team Executive Director Larry Cooper lcooper@meetingsandevents.com Member Services Director Jillian Olson jolson@meetingsandevents.com President Craig Kersemeier, Craig.Kersemeier@K-techKleening.com Vice President Jim Holland, jholland@restcon.com Secretary Andrew Conklin, conklinandrew@yahoo.com Vice President Gary Glenn, garyg@a-town.net Treasurer Ed Hobbs, iicrced@hucs.net Director Dan Morse, dan@arsserv.com Event & Registration Manger Teri Wittkop twittkop@meetingsandevents.com Financial Manager Tryna Cooper tcooper@meetingsandevents.com Clean Times Issue 2 May 2012 Inspection, Cleaning, & Restoration Association PO Box 21373 Denver, CO 80221 Phone: 888-795-5891 Fax: 303-469-6749 www.icrassociation.org Email for Member Services: jolson@meetingsandevents.com www.facebook.com/internationaltradeassociation www.icrassociation.org PO Box 21373 Denver, CO 80221 888-795-5891 www.icrassociation.org