Join Affiliates and CLAE to meet Back-to-Back
For the first time, Executive Directors will have their annual meeting with DLI on the day before the meeting of the Cleaners and Launderers Association Executives meeting.
The JSA meeting is designed to update the leaders of DLI’s affiliated groups with the latest policies and programs of our national group. It also gives people the opportunity to express any wishes, concerns and ideas to DLI.
CLAE is composed of executives from variety of associations, included non-DLI groups and organizations that work in related textile care fields. Discussions are on a broad range of topics concerning association management, planning and problems. PDCA has been an active participant of the group for over 35 years.
Certification Tests Go Online
Are interested in getting your CPD, CED or CPW certifications, but found that the testing sites or date just did not work for you?
This problem has gone away, as DLI has moved the tests on line. There will be no more traveling, and the hours can suit your schedule.
The tests are a valuable tool that set you apart and tell your customers that you are highly skilled and well qualified to handle their garments.
In addition, the Certified Environmental Drycleaner exam will be tailored to let the candidates take the exam specifically created for the type of solvent they use.
For more information contact DLI at 800-638-2627.
Ideas for Added Services
What can bring more traffic into your store?
Here are a few ideas that you might use to increase your business, and your profits:
* Off season storage
* Hotel/motel valet service, including housekeeping items and uniforms
* Drapery and/or blind cleaning
* Carpet machine rental
* School sports or band uniform specialists
* Mold removal service
* Shoe and leather repair
* Lottery ticket sale
* Pillow Cleaning
* Hat Cleaning
* Selling accessories related to shirts, sewing, shoes
* Morning newspapers, coffee and donuts
* Wash and Fold service
Nominations for PDCA Officers
The nomination committee has presented a slate for the new term of PDCA officers.
Nominees are: President, Bill Nicolais, Spotless Cleaners, Dunmore, PA
Vice President and Treasurer, Mark Pollock, Signature Cleaners, Doylestown, PA
Secretary, George (Steve) Stevenson, Stevenson’s Odorless Cleaners, Altoona, OA.
Nicolais has previously served as PDCA’s vice president and treasurer. Pollock has served as secretary and treasurer. He is also the chairman of the Expo committee. Stevenson, a long-time board member of the board, is also an attorney, and authored the DLI guide on how to defend against claims. Tom Childo assumes the role of Immediate Past President.
If you wish to nominate anyone, please notify the office within the next two weeks, so that their names can be added. Elections will follow, by mail.
Are You a Good Cleaner? We Need Your Help!
Are You a successful Cleaner who can run a profitable growing business?
Could you spare a few hours for meetings 3 times a year?
Why not step up and help the industry that has been so good to you!
Donate a few hours of your time to make things better for all member Cleaners!
Enter your name or someone you know who could be an asset for the PDCA Board to be considered for an open seat on the board. Work with other like minded individuals to raise the professionalism and to grow the cleaning business for the benefit of all the cleaners who are members of PDCA and DLI.
PDCA is now seeking nominations of people you feel could help the industry by being part of its Board of Directors. Please take a minute now and help us work for a brighter future for us all.
Just send an email with the name to info@murrrysvillecleaners.com or call PDCA at 800 822-7352 and we will take it from there.
Thank You!
Dave Beatty, PDCA Past President
New OSHA Hazardous Communications Standards Kick In
PDCA members were notified by email about the new HazMat standards. DLI has prepared material to explain the difference and show members the new pictograms that will be used.
Why the change? OSHA revised its HazMat Communications standard to bring it in line with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and labeling of Chemicals. This means that the same symbols will be used worldwide, eventually.
By now, you should have trained your employees on the new system and had them sign the Training Verification Form. Manufacturers will gradually replace their Material Safety Data Sheets with OSHA Hazardous Communications Standard Labels that contain the new pictographs.
Booth Sales Open for Expo 2014
Our Drycleaning and Laundry Expo is set for October 8 and 9. Booth sales have opened, and we already have commitments from many companies.You can see the floor plan by selecting EXPO 2014 from the pull down menu at the top of the page.
Our Sunday seminar is set, and plans for Saturday’s are being formulated. The event will again feature a Friday evening casual get together and our signature Saturday evening cocktail party and reception.
Be sure to mark you calendar. This event is important for your business, and gives you the opportunity to network, learn and enjoy yourself. And it’s free to PDCA members!