IDLA enjoys successful annual convention
in Nashville, IN
The Indiana
Drycleaning & Laundry Association hosted its 2005 convention at The Seasons Lodge
in Nashville, IN, where cleaners enjoyed two days of
educational offerings, entertainment and even a round of golf
at Otter Creek Golf Course.
There was also enough time to induct the
association’s newly-appointed officers and board
directors for the coming 2005-2006 term.
Steve Arthur of Bloomington Cleaners in
Bloomington, IN, will take over as the new IDLA president.
Joining him will be Tony Milto of Milto Cleaners in Greenwood
at the secretary position, and Joel Updike of Betty Brite
Cleaners in La Grange as treasurer.
Shifting over to the position of past
president will be Gary Maloney of Nu Yale Cleaners, located in
Jeffersonville.
As one of his first duties as president,
Arthur appointed several allied trade members to the IDLA
board, including: Sam Doogs from E.J. Thomas; Bob Hale of
Haiges Machinery; and Bill Davis from Laundry City.
Also on the association’s board of
directors is Tammy Cole from Old Capital Cleaners in Corydon in
the District 1 spot and Marty Stephens of Crosstown Cleaners in
Bloomington will oversee District 2.
The District 3 position will now be held
by Chris Birk of One Hour Cleaners in Peru. Tim Day of Classic
Cleaners in Indianapolis will take over in District 5.
IDLA also announced its new Director at
Large: Tony Ellis of Morellis Cleaners, located in
Indianapolis.
MILD inducts officers for 2005-06 term
The Michigan
Institute of Laundering and Drycleaning recently announced its new officers for the
2005-06 term, including incoming president Jeff Fetters of
Sanitary Cleaners in St. Joseph, MI.
“I am honored to be elected
president and look forward to maintaining a strong and
effective organization,” he said. “MILD continues
to expand its membership benefits and bring even more services
and education to the many fabricare professionals in
Michigan.”
Fetters will be joined by fellow officers
Julie Plassman of Plassman & Company, who will be
president-elect and David Underdown, Jr. of Douglas Cleaners in
Birmingham, who will serve as secretary/treasurer for the
association.
Leon Puzevic of L&C Puzevic, Inc. in
Paw Paw, becomes MILD’s past president.
David Dupuis of Clayton Cleaners of Bay
City will now become chairman of the board. Donnelly K. Eurich,
CAB, CMP, will now serve as executive director.
The Michigan Institute of Laundering
& Drycleaning represents fabric care specialists and
suppliers and manufacturers of related equipment and supplies
in Michigan.
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