NCALC finalizes speakers for Carolina
Clean ’04
With Memorial Day weekend approaching
fast, the North Carolina Association of Launderers and
Cleaners is gearing up for
its 97th annual convention.
This year, Carolina Clean ’04 will
be held in Atlantic Beach, NC, from May 28 -31.
In addition to its allied trades tabletop
exhibits, the association has planned a busy schedule of
challenging educational programs, including seminars by Bill
Seitz, John Meijer, Fran Sadler, Dave Silliman and Don Fawcett.
Seitz, a former executive director of the
National Cleaners Association with over 60 years of cleaning
experience, will examine the state of the industry with
“Where We’ve Been and Where We’re
Going.”
He will also discuss “Prospering in
the Drycleaning Business.” Both sessions will run for
approximately 90 minutes.
Industry consultant Fran Sadler will be on
hand to look at “The Elements of Quality and
Productivity.” She is a CED, CPD and an award-winning
Dale Carnegie graduate. Some of the secrets she has gathered
over the years while training plant employees all over America
will be revealed to attendees.
“How to Positively Affect Your
Reputation” will be presented by Dave Silliman, owner of
Uptowne Drycleaning in Phoenix, AZ. Often referred to as
“Dryclean Dave,” Silliman serves as IFI’s
District 7 District Committee Member and was the recipient of
IFI’s Commitment to Professionalism Award in 2003 at the
Clean Show in Las Vegas. He will divulge tips on how cleaners
can raise the bar of their own professionalism, resulting in
more loyal customers.
As the vice president of membership and
marketing for IFI, Jon Meijer is very knowledgeable on the
subject of: “Customers: How to Hold Them.” Meijer
earned a BS degree in Business Administration from the
University of Maryland and is an active member of the American
Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Cleaning and
Laundry Association Executives.
IFI President Don Fawcett, co-owner of the
17-store chain Dependable Cleaners in Quincy, MA, will deliver
the weekend’s keynote address. He was first elected to
the IFI Board in 1999 as District 1 Director and later served
as IFI's Treasurer and President-Elect.
The event will be hosted at the Atlantic
Beach Sheraton Hotel. A special discounted room rate of $132
per night for single or double occupancy is available by
calling (800) 214-0258 and mentioning Carolina Clean ’04.
NCALC will also conduct several fun social
activities, including a shrimparoo, a luau costume party, a
sunbathing and socializing event and a reception and banquet.
There will also be opportunities to enjoy local sights and
attractions in North Carolina.
For more information, call the NCALC
office at (336) 389-9011.
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