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Industry Leaders to Meet Again with Philly Regulators
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PDCA, DLI and other industry representatives have been asked to attend a January 20 “informational meeting” with the Ad Hoc Committee of the Philadelphia Air Quality Board.
Following the full board meeting on October 21, when a report was presented by epidemiologist Dr. Adam Finkle, PDCA and others sent the committee a detailed response that pointed out studies that had not been included as well as scientific work that called into question some of the studies and methods quoted by Dr. Finkle. For example, Dr. Finkle did not refer at any point to the long and highly respected Nordic cradle to grave study of the health effects of perc on drycleaning workers.
At the January meeting, the industry representatives will present studies which have shown that proper controls in drycleaning plants are effective in maintaining healthful conditions in the workplace and surrounding facilities and areas.
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New PDCA Officers Elected |
Dave Beatty of Murrysville Cleaners, Murrysville, PA, has been elected president of PDCA. He takes over from E. Stuart Outten, Capitol Cleaners, Dover, DE, who moves to the position of immediate past president. Incoming vice president is Tom Chido, of Chido’ s Cleaners in Erie, PA. The new treasurer is Bill Nicolais, Spotless Cleaners, Dunmore, PA. Assuming the role of secretary is Mark Pollock, Signature Cleaners, Doylestown, PA. Dale Kaplan, Kaplan’s Careful Cleaners, Camp Hill, remains in his position as vice president for government relations.
The new officers assumed office on January 1 and will serve for two years. They will have the responsibility of leading the activities of the board and the association, including planning seminars, working on our Expo 2010, helping to maintain and increase membership and financial supervision.
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| Expo 2010 Booth Sales Begins |
| Booth Sales for PDCA’s Expo 2010 have begun. The exhibit will be September 25 and 26 at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Information about the exhibit, the exhibitors’ prospectus and sign up forms are now available on the EXPO Page. Details about programs will be announced later. |
| First Data Provides PDCA Services |
| First Data has arranged for special pricing for PDCA members. Among the features of the arrangement are an interchange rate of .115, no batch fee, a statement fee of only 2.50 per month and a low set-up fee of $50. First Data services include complete point-of-sale payment services, loyalty programs, gift cards and other features. In their almost 40 years of experience and more than five million business users, they pride themselves in outstanding customer service and fast, secure funding. To find out more about the plan, contact First Data representative Alicia Hall at 800-767-2484, ext. 54673 or 267-979-2482. Or you can contact her by e-mail at alicia.hall@firstdata.com Be sure to tell her you are a member or an associate member of PDCA |
From the Board... |
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New 2010 Coupons Coming
Our successful moneysaving coupon program will continue into 2010. The new coupons are being printed, and each member will receive a packet shortly after membership is renewed. Those who renewed near the end of 2009 will receive the new coupons, to assure that they will have time to cash them in before they expire.
The coupons offer a variety of savings, from free items to substantial discounts. PDCA appreciates those companies that have made these generous offers to our members.
Board Changes Meeting Schedules
At the December meeting, the Board of Directors voted to change its traditional meeting schedule. The board will meet three times instead of four, with meeting to be held in March, July and October. As a cost-saving measure, there will be more reliance on e-mail communication and conference calls.
PAC Adds Third Generation
Philip A. Constable II has joined his family’s business, PAC Industries. A recent graduate of Auburn University, Constable grew up in the business started by his grandfather and subsequently run by his father and uncles. He will join the sales force of the company, which has been an associate member of PDCA for many years.
DEP Calendars The PDCA office has copies of the PA DEP calendars on hand. Remember, you need one for each perc drycleaning machine you operate. Call the office and we will send you the additional copies you may need. |