2 ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN CLEANING CONTRACTORS CLEANING C O N T R A C T O R The Cleaning Contractor is the official news magazine of the Association of Wisconsin Cleaning Contractors. It is published for the informational and educational use of its members. CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS President K-Tech Kleening Systems Inc. 715-355-1369 craigk@k-techkleening.com Vice President White Knight Carpet & Upholstery 608-257-1991 dilo@chorus.net Secretary/Treasurer 1st Choice Cleaning Service, Inc 920-237-3080 lee@fccs-inc.com Past President Blue Bird Services Inc. 608-251-7877 jeffpintor@hotmail.com Associate Vendor Rep Jon-Don, Inc. 800-556-6366 bill@jondon.com Craig Kersemeier Bob Di Loreto Lee Fahrenkrug Jeff Pintor Bill Goehring Association of Wisconsin Cleaning Contractors (AWCC) Names President for 2005 The Association of Wisconsin Cleaning Contractors is proud to announce Craig Kersemeier, President and General Manager of K-tech Kleening Systems, located in Schoefield and various locations throughout the state of Wisconsin, as their President for 2005. Craig has served as Vice President on the AWCC Board for the last two years and has chaired the AWCC Insurance Committee. The AWCC participates annually in the Connections Convention and Trade Show located in Las Vegas, in which Craig has participated in event activities and will now serve as the association representative for the event. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Wausau/Marathon Chamber of Commerce and is a current member of the Moose lodge. Craigʼs holds numerous certifications in the cleaning industry; two from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), Master Cleaning Technician (MCT) and Master Restoration Technician (MRT). He is also certified to do commercial HVAC Cleaning (CHT) and received his designation as a Certified Building Service Executive (CBSE) awarded by the Building Service Contractor Association International (BSCAI). Director Doug Mueller & Co./Rug Doctor 608-756-2500 dmueller@inwave.com Director Five Star Professional Rug Cleaners 262-241-9227 outlawcleaners@aol.com Doug Mueller Al Grotkiewicz IICRC Representative SERVPRO of Milwaukee North Inc. 262-502-1522 howiewolf@hotmail.com Executive Director AWCC 414-276-9799 jane@svinicki.com Account Coordinator AWCC 414-276-9799 luedtke@svinicki.com Visit us online at www.awcconline.org Howie Wolf Jane Svinicki Nikki Luedtke Association of Wisconsin Welcome Cleaning New AWCC ContractorsMember Clean Sweep Services, Inc. Appleton, Wisconsin Do you know someone who would benefit from an Association of Wisconsin Cleaning Contractors Membership? Contact the AWCC office at 414-276-9799 for a new member packet!
ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN CLEANING CONTRACTORS 3 AWCC Partners With National Industry Conference and Trade Show in 2005 Did you know that the AWCC currently participates along with 12 other trade associations in the country with two national industry events? Connections, a non-profit 501 (C6) corporation, is about bringing together our industry and finding ways to work together to improve the quality and technical proficiency of the work done for consumers.. There are 12 National and Regional Trade Associations currently involved in Connections who are dedicated to working together to improve the educational opportunities in our industry. Education is a major key to improving our rapidly growing industry, get involved and be a part of the next Connections event. This year, the AWCC will be participating in two Connections events the Connections Conference scheduled for April 18-20th in Orlando and the Connections Convention and Trade Show scheduled for September 23-25th in Las Vegas. One of the benefits of being an AWCC member is that you receive a discount when attending either of these events. Below is some information on the events. Connections Conference April 18-20, 2005 (Orlando) What makes this conference different... This conference will feature experts in the field of marketing, cleaning, restoration and remediation who will discuss the most important aspects of recent improvements and updates in the industry. And, these industry experts wonʼt just touch on the subject matter, theyʼll go into great detail to provide you with information that is sure to change the way you currently do business and keep your company on the leading edge. PLUS, all the most recent industry testing, standards and methods will be addressed. Conference Topics Include: Methods, Myths & Made Up Stuff! Investigating Carpet Cleaning Methods Jeff Bishop, Clean Care Seminars. Oriental Rug Identification Phil Auserehl and Ron Toney, Castle Rug Cleaning (Auserehlian Method) Carpet Specifications 101 and the Challenge of Using the Right Carpet Products in the Right Place Daniel Bernazzani, Liberty Carpet and Flooring Analysis CRI Update on Testing of Cleaning Products and Carpet Cleaning Methods Cary Mitchell Come hear the shocking results. Building Science and Construction Problems that Cause Water Damage Joseph Lstiburek, Building Science Corp. Humidity Control in the Indoors As It Relates to Structure and Contents Lew Harriman, Moisture DM Structural Drying and Building Materials - Recent Case Studies McGregor Pearce, MPH Connections Convention and Trade Show September 23-25, 2005 (Las Vegas) The LARGEST Convention and Trade Show in the professional cleaning industry returns to Las Vegas in 2005. Bring yourself (and your Team!) and learn the inside success secrets to running a company that creates the kind of profit and enthusiasm you deserve, while delivering the consistent service and quality you desire. The educational program shares everything from business and marketing strategies from people who have proven them in the real world, to team strengthening and building strategies, to technical hands-on tips and tricks. The LARGEST Trade Show in the industry showcases all the latest TOYS in the industry equipment, chemicals, tools and gadgets, technical training services, and tons of demonstrations! Everything you need to do things better, faster, and more profitably. Visit the Connections website at www.connectionsconvention.org for more information and to register for these events.
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ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN CLEANING CONTRACTORS 5 Register now for the Upcoming AWCC Programs Registration Form Company Address City/State/Zip Phone Fax E-mail To pay by Check, please complete the registration form above and mail with payment to: AWCC, 1123 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Please make checks payable to AWCC. To pay by VISA or MasterCard, please fill in the entire registration form with credit card information below and fax back to the AWCC office: 414-276-7704 Cardholder Name (please print) Cardholder Signature Card Number Exp. Date Programs: $ April 28-29, 2005 $ May 19-20, 2005 $ June 2, 2005 See article for costs. Register for 1, 2, or all 3! Cancellation Fee: Any cancellation(s) must be received at least seven (7) days prior to the program date to receive a full refund. Refunds will not be given for no shows. Not a member? Have questions? Contact the AWCC office: 414-276-9799 or e-mail: info@awcconline.org Register before April 15th for the April, May or June program(s) and receive 10% off the registration fee! AWCCʼs April Educational Session IICRC Water Damage/Restoration Course April 28 8:00 am Registration, 8:30 am 4:30 pm Program April 29 8:30 am 4:30 pm Program The AWCC is sponsoring an IICRC Water Damage/Restoration Course for those who wish to get proper training and acquire IICRC Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in water damage restoration. The program will be held at K-Tech Kleening Systems, Inc. Wausau facility, located at 7710 Technology Drive in Schofield, Wisconsin. This 2-day course will include: nature of water damage, time related factors, general safety guidelines, dehumidification, psychromentry, initial remediation procedures, microbiology, practical use of disinfectants, antimicrobials, first aid, and processing procedures for clean water. Program instructor, Gary Funari of Unsmoke has spent 20 years in the residential and commercial construction and restoration industry. He is a certified IICRC instructor in the areas of fire & smoke restoration, water damage restoration, and odor control. The cost to attend this program is $200 for members and $250 for non-members and includes the course manual, continental breakfast and lunch on both days. This program is an IICRC Certified Course. An IICRC test will be provided at the end of the course to those who wish to take it. The test is an additional $30 if you have taken an IICRC test in the past and $40 if you have not. Checks are to be made payable to: IICRC and will be collected by the instructor at the time of the test. The AWCC is not able to accept checks for this test. Association of Wisconsin Cleaning Contractors May Educational Session IICRC Certified Health and Safety Course May 19-20, 2005 May 19th 8:00 am Registration, 8:30 am 5:00 pm Course May 20th 8:30 am 5:30 pm Course The AWCC is offering an IICRC Health and Safety course which is required if you are working toward your Master Fire & Smoke Restorer or Master Water Restorer designation. If you currently have a Master Restorer Technician designation, the Health and Safety Training is required to maintain that status before your anniversary date in 2005. You will walk away from this course with the appropriate action plans in tact, such as a Respiratory Protection Plan, Hazardous Communication Plan and also save you thousands of dollars in OSHA fines! Some of the course topics include: fire, electricity, Material Safety Data Sheers, OSHA requirements, confined space and Personal Protective Equipment. Course instructor, Howard Wolf is President of HW3 Group, LLC, a consulting, training and marketing firm for the cleaning and restoration industry, who has extensive disaster and large loss experience and sits on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Mr. Wolf served as a sub-chair for the S520 Standard for Professional Mold Remediation and currently is the Chairperson for the IICRC S500 Professional for Professional Water Damage 3rd Revision. He has served as Treasurer, Vice President and President of the Association of Wisconsin Cleaning Contractors. The cost to attend this program is $300 for members and $385 for non-members and includes the course manual, continental
6 ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN CLEANING CONTRACTORS breakfast and lunch and 10-Hour OSHA Manual. This program is an IICRC Certified Course. An IICRC test will be provided at the end of the course to those who wish to take it. The test is an additional $30 if you have taken an IICRC test in the past and $40 if you have not. Checks are to be made payable to: IICRC and will be collected by the instructor at the time of the test. The AWCC is not able to accept checks for this test. AWCC June Program Business Owner Focus Best Practices for Recruiting, Hiring and Retention Developing Strategic Relationships Turning Angry Customers into Repeat Business 8:00 am Registration, 8:30 am 4:30 pm Program The AWCC is offering this course to business owners, managers and those in a human resource position who seek and hire new employees. Those involved in building business referrals and handle customer service. Attend this program and learn how to weed-out the bad employees before they start, Learn what quality employees are looking for from a company and what makes a potential application want to work for you. Learn successful recruiting techniques and how to sharpen your interviewing skills. And finally once hired how to you keep these good employees. Develop strategic relationships with retailers, builders, designers, specifies architects and the like. Learn how to obtain hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of referrals with very little dollars invested to receive it. Learn how to turn angry customers into repeat business, not only repeat business but into cheerleaders for your company. Did you know most people by nature donʼt like to complain and by doing so most people are not trying to end a relationship but rather resolve a situation? Program instructor, Bob Merkt is owner of Merkt Educational Group and Associates (MEGA) and has over 20 years of experience in the cleaning business. He is an owner/operator of a full service cleaning company and an IICRC certified instructor. He performs his courses in an energetic, humorous and easy to comprehend style. The cost to attend this program is $80 for members and $130 for non-members and includes course materials, continental breakfast and lunch. Register before April 15th for the April, May or June program(s) and receive 10% off the registration fee! Payment and registration form must be received by the AWCC office by April 15th. Let us help you with your next fire, smoke or water loss. We clean and restore all types of soft goods. Clothing Leather and Suedes Shoes and Boots Office Mobile Stuffed Animals 262-542-4900 414-750-0256 Purses We Service all of Southeast Wisconsin All our work is guaranteed if it doesnʼt come clean itʼs off the bill! Restoration Drycleaning Draperies Luggage
ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN CLEANING CONTRACTORS 7 2005 Calendar of Events April 18-20 Connections Conference (Florida) Log onto www.connectionsconvention.org for more details and special association discounts! April 28-29 IICRC Water Damage/Restoration Course (Wausau) This 2-day course will include: nature of water damage, time related factors, general safety guidelines, dehumidification, psychromentry, initial remediation procedures, microbiology, practical use of disinfectants, antimicrobials, first aid, and processing procedures for clean water. Cost: $200 Members/$250 Non-Members May 19-20 IICRC Health and Safety Course (Madison) Health and Safety training is needed if you are working toward your Master Fire & Smoke Restorer or Master Water Restorer designation. If you currently have a Master Restorer Technician designation, the Health and Safety Training is required to maintain that status before your anniversary date in 2005. You will walk away from this course with the appropriate action plans in tact, such as a Respiratory Protection Plan, Hazardous Communication Plan and also save you thousands of dollars in OSHA fines! Cost: $310 Members/$385 Non-Members June 2 Business Owner Focus Program Recruiting and Retaining Employees, Building Business Referrals and Dealing with the Angry Customer (Milwaukee) Attend this one-day program targeted to the business owner. The first part of this program will show you the best practices for recruiting, hiring and retaining employees. Learn what quality employees are looking for from a company, what makes a potential applicant want to work for you, successful recruiting techniques and how to keep the good employee. Instructor Bob Merkt of MEGA, Inc. will also cover developing strategic relationships with retailers, builders, designers, etc., to obtain business referrals and how to turn angry customers into repeat business. Cost: $80 Members/$130 Non-Members Questions? Program Ideas? Contact the AWCC office at 414-276-9799 or info@awcconline.org Watch your mail for program and registration information at least one month prior to each program date. Association of Wisconsin Cleaning Contractors 1123 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-276-9799/800-236-7200 www.awcconline.org info@awcconline.org August 25-26 IICRC Carpet Cleaning Course (Fond du Lac) This 2-day course is the first course IICRC approved. You will learn the four primary synthetic fibers, how they are extruded, dyed and spun into yarns before being sent to tufting machines or looms. The important areas of the CRI 105 Installation Standards and how they can protect you from claims that arise after the cleaning will be discussed. And Mr. Yeadon will teach you the secrets from the pro's of spot and stain removal, along with the five principles and five most popular cleaning methods. An IICRC course will be administered at the end of the course, for an additional charge and which will be payable directly to the IICRC. Watch your mail in July for registration information! Cost: $100 Members/$150 Non-Members September 23-25 Connections Convention and Trade Show (Las Vegas) Log onto www.connectionsconvention.org for more details and special association discounts! November 8-11 IICRC Applied Microbial Technician Class (Stevens Point) A 4-day course that provides restorers with the necessary tools to perform mold & sewage remediation. Mold contamination has been identified as a major contributor to building related illness and poor indoor air quality. Join Howie Wolf of HW3 Group as he shows you how to handle mold and sewage remediation. An AMRT exam will be provided at the end of the course. Participants must first be an IICRC Certified Water Damage Restoration Technician to take the exam. The exam fee is a separate fee payable directly to IICRC and will be collected by the instructor at the end of the program. Watch your mail in October for program, registration and cost information. Cost: $725 Member/$795 Non-Member AIR PURIFICATION Wanted! Wanted! People who would like to earn an extra paycheck promoting air & water purifiers for homes & businesses. For Details, Call: Linda Schmidtke (715) 387-3690