Chris Detter
New member
Power Washers of North America - Express
February 2002
Message from PWNA President Christopher Detter
The PWNA celebrated its 10th year anniversary in January by holding its Annual Meeting & Exposition in beautiful Miami, Florida. To further enhance this anniversary celebration, the convention was followed by a 3-day pleasure cruise to the Bahamas on Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Majesty Of The Seas.
The excitement, tone and enthusiasm of this year's annual meeting matched that of the PWNA's promise and commitment to introduce new and exciting benefits to its members. As a national organization representing the power wash contractor, the PWNA remains proud to represent one of the fastest growing and environmentally conscious professions. The PWNA today is continuing its dedication in keeping up with today's issues with its renowned continuing educational seminars in conjunction with its national certification programs. These programs coupled with strong mentoring and technical support programs, national vendor discount programs plus a new revamping of Internet accessibility, our organization is devoted to listening; responding, and helping our members businesses grow.
The PWNA and its members wish to express a sincere Thank You to Michael Hinderliter for devoting the last two years as PWNA's President and in guiding and growing our organization. Mr. Hinderliter will remain as immediate passed president offering his guidance for our continued growth.
Elections were held this passed January for the PWNA Board of Directors. The results are the following new contractor members being elected onto the board of directors. We welcome:
John Hartley of 24/7 Clean from Signal Hill, California, and
Michael Hughes of Everclear Cleaning Services, Inc., in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania.
Other election results are as follows.
Executive Board of Directors results as follows:
Secretary -- Barbara Sivells, Empire Spraying Systems, Inc., Fairdale, KY
Treasurer -- Daryl Mirza, Ducts Unlimited, Inc., Gurnee, IL
2nd Vice President -- Doc Reisman, Ducts Unlimited, Inc., South Bend, IN
1st Vice President -- Tom Bickett, Combined Cleaning, Inc., Princeton, IL
President -- Chris Detter, Sun Brite, Inc., Lawrenceville, GA
This months Board of Directors meeting heard the following reports:
Membership Committee: Tom Bickett, Chairman
Tom reported that membership consisted of the following:
Contractors: 302
Distributors: 13
Manufacturers: 14
Suppliers: 2
Total: 331 members
Tom reported that the board would begin to contact vendors and try to convince them to join in the National supplier discount program to offer members a real savings in the form of a discount on goods. Tom also reported that we form a committee to revamp the pwna web site, making it more informational and friendly. The formulation of an (Internet Response team) has began allowing a special Bulletin board be posted to answer various member and non-member questions and issues. Presently this bulletin board can be found at one of our members web site, www.pressurewashinginstitute.com under the thread of PWNA TODAY. The organization will form a senior tract seminar for the seasoned contractor; this will assist in the continuing education of the older businesses.
Communications: Barbara Sivells, Chairwoman
Barbara announced that over 1,900 people would receive the monthly PWNA Express by E-mail starting with this issue.
The column PWNA Today has began to appear in Cleaner Times, PWNA's newly endorsed monthly publication. Barbara stated that everyone is welcome to submit technical articles for her review.
Barbara reported that we are in the process of getting the cost of printing our certification logo, and will report this information later. Meanwhile she would like to put the logo on the Cleaner Times ad and PWNA TODAY.
Barbara reported that new committees have been formed, and that all PWNA members are welcome to assist. Please contact Barbara by E-mail at empire@ntr.net if you are interested in working on the following committees:
Communications/ Advertising Committee: Barbara Sivells
Membership Committee: Tom Bickett, John Hartley
Safety/ Environmental/ Certification Committee: Pete Marentay
IRT (Internet Response Team): Chris Detter, Mike Hughes, Doc Reisman, Pete Marentay
Convention/ Vendor/ Demonstrations: Joseph Walters, Doc Reisman, Tom Bickett
Mentor Committee: Tom Daughtry, Jim Hill
Association Liaison Committee: Daryl Mirza
Web Site Design Team: Daryl Mirza, Michael Hinderliter
Convention Committee
The Date has been approved for the 2002 Fall Technical Seminar being held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The show will be held October 31 - November 3, 2002.
Certification Committee
Wood Restoration & Preservation Certification; Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Certification; and Environmental Awareness & Cleaning Certification Boot Camps are being planned for the 2002 Fall Technical Seminar being held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this fall.
New Business (The board at work)
Chris Detter asked if we should consider lowering membership dues. The decision of the Board was to leave the dues for members where they are and work hard to increase the value and benefits to member companies. Chris also suggested we offer a discount to those members who reach their three-year anniversary. A suggestion was also made to offer a promotion that whoever attends the Annual Meeting receives a discount on their next year's membership dues. The board agrees that we need more national exposure, i.e. press releases across the country in various newspapers promoting our certification programs.
The Board approved the location of the Annual Meeting in 2003. The meeting will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada in February or early March. Information will be sent as soon as the final dates have been approved. In an effort to get members involved in the organization, committee chairpersons will organize groups of volunteers and have their own conference calls to discuss issues. These issues will then be brought to the Board for discussion. Any and all current PWNA members are welcome to assist. If you're interested, please contact PWNA Headquarters and you will be directed to the proper committee chairperson.
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This report is offered by the Office of PWNA President Christopher Detter to keep the PWNA membership abreast of all activities of the Board of Directors. Please direct comments or questions via E-mail to woody642@mindspring.com
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Mike Hughes
Everclear
Souderton, PA
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February 2002
Message from PWNA President Christopher Detter
The PWNA celebrated its 10th year anniversary in January by holding its Annual Meeting & Exposition in beautiful Miami, Florida. To further enhance this anniversary celebration, the convention was followed by a 3-day pleasure cruise to the Bahamas on Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Majesty Of The Seas.
The excitement, tone and enthusiasm of this year's annual meeting matched that of the PWNA's promise and commitment to introduce new and exciting benefits to its members. As a national organization representing the power wash contractor, the PWNA remains proud to represent one of the fastest growing and environmentally conscious professions. The PWNA today is continuing its dedication in keeping up with today's issues with its renowned continuing educational seminars in conjunction with its national certification programs. These programs coupled with strong mentoring and technical support programs, national vendor discount programs plus a new revamping of Internet accessibility, our organization is devoted to listening; responding, and helping our members businesses grow.
The PWNA and its members wish to express a sincere Thank You to Michael Hinderliter for devoting the last two years as PWNA's President and in guiding and growing our organization. Mr. Hinderliter will remain as immediate passed president offering his guidance for our continued growth.
Elections were held this passed January for the PWNA Board of Directors. The results are the following new contractor members being elected onto the board of directors. We welcome:
John Hartley of 24/7 Clean from Signal Hill, California, and
Michael Hughes of Everclear Cleaning Services, Inc., in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania.
Other election results are as follows.
Executive Board of Directors results as follows:
Secretary -- Barbara Sivells, Empire Spraying Systems, Inc., Fairdale, KY
Treasurer -- Daryl Mirza, Ducts Unlimited, Inc., Gurnee, IL
2nd Vice President -- Doc Reisman, Ducts Unlimited, Inc., South Bend, IN
1st Vice President -- Tom Bickett, Combined Cleaning, Inc., Princeton, IL
President -- Chris Detter, Sun Brite, Inc., Lawrenceville, GA
This months Board of Directors meeting heard the following reports:
Membership Committee: Tom Bickett, Chairman
Tom reported that membership consisted of the following:
Contractors: 302
Distributors: 13
Manufacturers: 14
Suppliers: 2
Total: 331 members
Tom reported that the board would begin to contact vendors and try to convince them to join in the National supplier discount program to offer members a real savings in the form of a discount on goods. Tom also reported that we form a committee to revamp the pwna web site, making it more informational and friendly. The formulation of an (Internet Response team) has began allowing a special Bulletin board be posted to answer various member and non-member questions and issues. Presently this bulletin board can be found at one of our members web site, www.pressurewashinginstitute.com under the thread of PWNA TODAY. The organization will form a senior tract seminar for the seasoned contractor; this will assist in the continuing education of the older businesses.
Communications: Barbara Sivells, Chairwoman
Barbara announced that over 1,900 people would receive the monthly PWNA Express by E-mail starting with this issue.
The column PWNA Today has began to appear in Cleaner Times, PWNA's newly endorsed monthly publication. Barbara stated that everyone is welcome to submit technical articles for her review.
Barbara reported that we are in the process of getting the cost of printing our certification logo, and will report this information later. Meanwhile she would like to put the logo on the Cleaner Times ad and PWNA TODAY.
Barbara reported that new committees have been formed, and that all PWNA members are welcome to assist. Please contact Barbara by E-mail at empire@ntr.net if you are interested in working on the following committees:
Communications/ Advertising Committee: Barbara Sivells
Membership Committee: Tom Bickett, John Hartley
Safety/ Environmental/ Certification Committee: Pete Marentay
IRT (Internet Response Team): Chris Detter, Mike Hughes, Doc Reisman, Pete Marentay
Convention/ Vendor/ Demonstrations: Joseph Walters, Doc Reisman, Tom Bickett
Mentor Committee: Tom Daughtry, Jim Hill
Association Liaison Committee: Daryl Mirza
Web Site Design Team: Daryl Mirza, Michael Hinderliter
Convention Committee
The Date has been approved for the 2002 Fall Technical Seminar being held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The show will be held October 31 - November 3, 2002.
Certification Committee
Wood Restoration & Preservation Certification; Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Certification; and Environmental Awareness & Cleaning Certification Boot Camps are being planned for the 2002 Fall Technical Seminar being held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this fall.
New Business (The board at work)
Chris Detter asked if we should consider lowering membership dues. The decision of the Board was to leave the dues for members where they are and work hard to increase the value and benefits to member companies. Chris also suggested we offer a discount to those members who reach their three-year anniversary. A suggestion was also made to offer a promotion that whoever attends the Annual Meeting receives a discount on their next year's membership dues. The board agrees that we need more national exposure, i.e. press releases across the country in various newspapers promoting our certification programs.
The Board approved the location of the Annual Meeting in 2003. The meeting will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada in February or early March. Information will be sent as soon as the final dates have been approved. In an effort to get members involved in the organization, committee chairpersons will organize groups of volunteers and have their own conference calls to discuss issues. These issues will then be brought to the Board for discussion. Any and all current PWNA members are welcome to assist. If you're interested, please contact PWNA Headquarters and you will be directed to the proper committee chairperson.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This report is offered by the Office of PWNA President Christopher Detter to keep the PWNA membership abreast of all activities of the Board of Directors. Please direct comments or questions via E-mail to woody642@mindspring.com
__________________
Mike Hughes
Everclear
Souderton, PA
Click here to visit the Gutter Source forums