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The Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay, WI, will be temporarily transformed into a veritable “Treasure Island” when the Wisconsin Fabricare Institute hosts its annual fall conference and golf outing.

The event is planned for September 12-14.

Attendees can dress up and enjoy a “Pirate Party” on Friday evening, which will include a treasure hunt for children and a barbecue cook-out for dinner. Each registered adult will also be given a key that could potentially open up a cash-filled treasure chest.

On the morning of Saturday, Sept. 13, the educational seminars will begin. John Mozingo, director of management training for the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, will present “Today I’ve Got to Get Organized” from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. The session will focus on time management principles and techniques for getting better organized.

Later at noon, WFI will hold its golf outing at The Orchards in Egg Harbor. In the evening, the association will host a reception and Caribbean-themed buffet dinner.

On Sunday morning, WFI will hold its general membership meeting at 9 a.m.

There will also be roundtable discussions planned from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Participants will include Dennis Schmitt of Lindeman’s Cleaning, Inc., who will focus on “Spotting/Problem Garments.” Jeff Fitzgerald of the Herb Fitzgerald Company will provide knowledge of equipment maintenance and Tom Grimm of One Hour Martinizing will discuss advertising and marketing.

A pizza and pasta buffet lunch will be served on the same day at 11:30 a.m.

Registration costs $145 per member for everything, including golf; or $115 per person for those who wish to attend everything except for the golf outing. Non-members pay an additional $15 to attend all events.

Attendees may also purchase access to individual events only. The Friday evening festivities cost $35 per person, as does the Saturday buffet breakfast and business sessions. The Saturday reception and dinner costs $45 per person and full access to the Sunday continental breakfast, business sessions and pizza buffet lunch is $35 per person. Golfers pay $65 each for 18 holes at The Orchards.

Non-members pay $5 more for each individual registration.

A block of hotel rooms have been reserved at the Stone Harbor Resort, located at 107 N. First Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. The cost is $125 nightly for single or double occupancy. Reservations should be made prior to July 29 by calling (920) 746-0700.

For more information on the event, contact WFI by calling (414) 529-4707.

Comedian Juli Burney will highlight the Iowa-Nebraska Drycleaners and Laundry Association’s fall seminar, set to take place on Friday and Saturday, September 12-13.

Burney is a motivational humorist who both enlightens and entertains her audience. She is an assistance professor of communication and theater at Doane College in Lincoln, Nebraska. She has worked as a consultant for businesses for several years, often conducting workshops on the topic of communication.

This year, INDLA’s fall seminar will be hosted at Harrah’s Casino, located in Council Bluff, IA. The gambling hall boasts over 1,200 slot machines and video poker games, as well as 31 table games.

However, the weekend won’t all be about gambling and laughing. The association will offer educational seminars on a variety of subjects, including alternative solvents and the future of drycleaning. Tips on building positive customer relations will also be on the itinerary.

Representatives from the Iowa Waste Reduction Center will make an appearance to give advice and offer some of their services.

Registration is $75 per person for INDLA members and $125 per person for non-members. The deadline is August 29.

Hotel reservations at Harrah’s can be obtained by calling (800) HARRAHS. The rate is $85 plus tax per night for single/double occupancy with a $10 is charge for each additional occupant.

For more information on the event, contact INDLA administrator Kim Tempel at (515) 225-2323 or e-mail the office at: indla@assocserv.com.