Port Huron to host MILD’s annual convention July 27-28
Typically, July is the hottest month annually in Michigan. This year, cleaners
can take a break from their plant
’s heat during that month and head to the Michigan Institute of Laundering and
Drycleaning
’s annual convention in Port Huron.
The event will be held on July 27 and 28 at the Thomas Edison Inn.
Attendees can still take advantage of $99 discounted room rates there by calling
(800) 451-7991 and making reservations. Mention your affiliation with MILD to
get the special rates.
The association will waste no time in helping its convention-goers unwind. On
Friday, the group will set sail on the
“Huron Lady II” boat for a cruise along the St. Clair River and lower Lake Huron.
The “Evening Under the Stars” will begin at 6 p.m. and last about three hours. There will be appetizers and a
cash bar. Those on board will have plenty of time for networking.
The weekend’s educational sessions will begin the following morning when MILD hosts seminars
from 9:30 a.m. until noon.
Afterward, there will be more time for fun as the association has planned a golf
tournament at 12:30 p.m.
Those who prefer to remain off the fairways will have plenty of activities to
occupy them for Saturday afternoon.
Nearby is the Fort Gratiot lighthouse, which was built over 190 years ago.
History buffs may also consider a tour of the Carnegie Center of Arts and
History or the Thomas Edison Museum, which commemorates where the celebrated
American inventor conducted his first experiments.
Also during the conference will be the Blue Water Offshore Race. It will be held
from July 27-29 on the St. Clair River.
It will feature powerboat races in different classes as part of the Great Lakes
Silver Cup Series and the Offshore Super Series. For more information, visit
www.stclairrace.com.
MILD will host a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday evening, following
by its annual awards and banquet dinner, as well as an
“Afterglow Party” hosted by outgoing president Julie Plassman.
For more information on the annual convention, contact the MILD office at (517)
327-9207, or visit
www.mildmi.org.
Scholarship deadline for OCA near
Time is running out for applicants who seek to qualify for the Ohio Cleaners
Association
’s scholarship. Cleaners have until June 29 to fill out an application form.
After that date, OCA will award one $2,000 scholarship to be used to pay for
tuition and books for an IFI educational course.
In order to qualify for the scholarship, applicants must have at least three
years
’ industry experience in the employ of an OCA member.
Applications forms, which can be found in the Winter 2007 issue of OCA’s Clean Times, must be filled out and sent in, along with three references.
Candidates, who must be high school graduates, as well, should also compose an
essay of at least 500 words explaining
“what you hope to accomplish in your lifetime.”
For more information, contact the OCA Scholarship Program at (614) 221-1900,
ext. 224, or visit
www.ohiocleaners.org.
