Chris Detter
New member
Hello Everyone, members of the PWNA and members not yet joined.
Wecome to what I intend to be a wonderfaul vehicle of communication between the power washer and the Power Washers of North America (PWNA).
I am very excited about many of the changes that are being initiated as we speak.
Probably the first change is what your reading. An open Bulletin board designed to answer any and all questions regarding the PWNA, its benifits and goals.
First of all, I'd like to thank fellow member Ron Musgraves for allowing the PWNA to host its own Forum called the "PWNA Today".
For those of you who are in the pressure washing industry and don't even know that there is a national organization representing you, I'd like to say Welcome, and if you are considering membership please call 1-800-393-PWNA and request a membership packet (free of charge)and one will be sent to you. Tell em Chris sent you!
PWNA's Mission Statement
The PWNA is the recognized leader in developing and communicating the highest standards in ethical business practices,environmental awareness, and safety through continuing education and active representation of the membership. PWNA educated and trained contractors raise the level of professionalism and value to their customers.
The reason I said all that was to say, It's absolutely true, It is what has helped grow my little deck washing business into a national concern.
Now let me get off my Presidential soap box and discuss what everyone really wants to hear.
The PWNA just celebrated it's 10th year anniversary by holding its annual meeting in Miami, Fl.To further enhance this anniversary celebration the convention was followed by a 3-day pleasure cruise to the Bahamas on the Royal Caribbean cruise line's Majesty Of The Seas, and was very affordable, I might add.
Let me first fill y'all in on some new happenings.
Elections were held this spring by our members.
Two new contractors wre nominated and elected
John Hartley, 24/7 clean, Signal Hill, Ca.
Mike Hughes, Everclear, Montgomeryville, Pa.
Tom Daughtry, Coast & Valley, Norcross, Ga. Welcome Guy's
Executive board elections;
Secretary, Barbars Sivells, Empire Spraying Systems, Fairdale, Ky.
Treasurer, Daryl Mirza, Ducts Unlimited inc, Gurnee, Il.
2nd Vice President, Doc Reisman, Admiral power Wash, South Bend In.
1st vice President, Tom Bickett, Combined Cleaning Inc. Princeton, Il.
President, Chris Detter, Sun Brite, Inc. Lawrenceville (Atlanta) Ga.
The next PWNA convention will be this fall in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Then next Spring in Las Vegas, Nv. start making plans now.
Now Let's kick it up a notch!
Most of you already know that the PWNA is the largest association of power wash contractors, distributors, suppliers. and manufacturers.
The basic reason we are here is for you the pressure washer, We strive to keep you abreast of changing economic, environmental and equipment changes. and speaking of changes let me tell you of some of the things we are working on now.
Remember thes are in addition to the already existing benifits"
1. Increased membership is a large concern and this will be accomplished by the following.
2. National Vendor Discount program, The board will be contacting and convincing vendors all over the nation to begin a discount program to members (A REAL DISCOUNT PROGRAM) not just some pie in the sky thing, (My company has already started it, I give 5% off to members.)
3. National exposure to members, by local and regional advertising, press releases in local papers, recognizing members and certified contractor. headings like (Are you using a PWNA certified contractor?)
4.Member paid subscriptions to Cleaner Times Magazine.
5.Bulletin board access for cleaning and technique information. The formation of the IRT committee(internet response team)
(not just me on my soapbox.)
6. Revamping the PWNA's web site to include things like Contractor certification listings, Chat rooms, technical seminars for wood restoration & sealing, Kitchen Exhaust cleaning, Environmental seminars. continuing education credits on line. suggestion boxes, What's for sale? on-line auction. On-line store. list of members (map finders)
7. Revamping our Mentoring program, possible on-line too. but will be a network binder issued to all members for quick reference when in need of help (RIGHT NOW).
8. State& regional representative offering PWNA and vendor sponsored gatherings.
9.Certification programs offered at all conventions, Wood, Kitchen Hood, Evironmental. more to come (Safety is in the works)
10.Certification patches for shirts and vehicles (with company phone numbers).
There are other ideas in the works now but I cannot let y'all know everything right now.
I opoligize for taking so long to get on here, I will try to get on this thread a little more regulary once the dust settles, Meanwhile the other moderators Mike Hughes , Pete Marentay and Doc reisman will try to get quick responses to your questions.
Thank you for your years of support and I promise I will not let the members down, the PWNA will be the organization you will want to belong to if your serious about becoming a successful pressure washing business. Chris Detter President PWNA
Wecome to what I intend to be a wonderfaul vehicle of communication between the power washer and the Power Washers of North America (PWNA).
I am very excited about many of the changes that are being initiated as we speak.
Probably the first change is what your reading. An open Bulletin board designed to answer any and all questions regarding the PWNA, its benifits and goals.
First of all, I'd like to thank fellow member Ron Musgraves for allowing the PWNA to host its own Forum called the "PWNA Today".
For those of you who are in the pressure washing industry and don't even know that there is a national organization representing you, I'd like to say Welcome, and if you are considering membership please call 1-800-393-PWNA and request a membership packet (free of charge)and one will be sent to you. Tell em Chris sent you!
PWNA's Mission Statement
The PWNA is the recognized leader in developing and communicating the highest standards in ethical business practices,environmental awareness, and safety through continuing education and active representation of the membership. PWNA educated and trained contractors raise the level of professionalism and value to their customers.
The reason I said all that was to say, It's absolutely true, It is what has helped grow my little deck washing business into a national concern.
Now let me get off my Presidential soap box and discuss what everyone really wants to hear.
The PWNA just celebrated it's 10th year anniversary by holding its annual meeting in Miami, Fl.To further enhance this anniversary celebration the convention was followed by a 3-day pleasure cruise to the Bahamas on the Royal Caribbean cruise line's Majesty Of The Seas, and was very affordable, I might add.
Let me first fill y'all in on some new happenings.
Elections were held this spring by our members.
Two new contractors wre nominated and elected
John Hartley, 24/7 clean, Signal Hill, Ca.
Mike Hughes, Everclear, Montgomeryville, Pa.
Tom Daughtry, Coast & Valley, Norcross, Ga. Welcome Guy's
Executive board elections;
Secretary, Barbars Sivells, Empire Spraying Systems, Fairdale, Ky.
Treasurer, Daryl Mirza, Ducts Unlimited inc, Gurnee, Il.
2nd Vice President, Doc Reisman, Admiral power Wash, South Bend In.
1st vice President, Tom Bickett, Combined Cleaning Inc. Princeton, Il.
President, Chris Detter, Sun Brite, Inc. Lawrenceville (Atlanta) Ga.
The next PWNA convention will be this fall in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Then next Spring in Las Vegas, Nv. start making plans now.
Now Let's kick it up a notch!
Most of you already know that the PWNA is the largest association of power wash contractors, distributors, suppliers. and manufacturers.
The basic reason we are here is for you the pressure washer, We strive to keep you abreast of changing economic, environmental and equipment changes. and speaking of changes let me tell you of some of the things we are working on now.
Remember thes are in addition to the already existing benifits"
1. Increased membership is a large concern and this will be accomplished by the following.
2. National Vendor Discount program, The board will be contacting and convincing vendors all over the nation to begin a discount program to members (A REAL DISCOUNT PROGRAM) not just some pie in the sky thing, (My company has already started it, I give 5% off to members.)
3. National exposure to members, by local and regional advertising, press releases in local papers, recognizing members and certified contractor. headings like (Are you using a PWNA certified contractor?)
4.Member paid subscriptions to Cleaner Times Magazine.
5.Bulletin board access for cleaning and technique information. The formation of the IRT committee(internet response team)
(not just me on my soapbox.)
6. Revamping the PWNA's web site to include things like Contractor certification listings, Chat rooms, technical seminars for wood restoration & sealing, Kitchen Exhaust cleaning, Environmental seminars. continuing education credits on line. suggestion boxes, What's for sale? on-line auction. On-line store. list of members (map finders)
7. Revamping our Mentoring program, possible on-line too. but will be a network binder issued to all members for quick reference when in need of help (RIGHT NOW).
8. State& regional representative offering PWNA and vendor sponsored gatherings.
9.Certification programs offered at all conventions, Wood, Kitchen Hood, Evironmental. more to come (Safety is in the works)
10.Certification patches for shirts and vehicles (with company phone numbers).
There are other ideas in the works now but I cannot let y'all know everything right now.
I opoligize for taking so long to get on here, I will try to get on this thread a little more regulary once the dust settles, Meanwhile the other moderators Mike Hughes , Pete Marentay and Doc reisman will try to get quick responses to your questions.
Thank you for your years of support and I promise I will not let the members down, the PWNA will be the organization you will want to belong to if your serious about becoming a successful pressure washing business. Chris Detter President PWNA