Tuchman to speak to Indiana cleaners
The Indiana Drycleaning and Laundry Association will have its annual convention and golf outing on Aug. 10 at the Valle Vista
Convention/Golf Center in Greenwood, IN.
Sid Tuchman will speak to the group on customer service and marketing as part of
a full day of activities that include a board meeting, golf dinner, election of
officers and a short business meeting.
For more information, call the IDLA office, (800) 401-0703.
MILD schedules “Spot Right” seminar
The Michigan Institute of Laundering and Drycleaning will be devoting two days and three separate sessions to the subject of spotting
this September.
The association has enlisted Dennis Schmitt and Tom Swink from Lindeman’s Cleaning of Green Bay for the program.
Combined, they have over 47 years of industry experience and have conducted
numerous
“Spot Right” seminars throughout the region since 1992.
Both men will be on hand to present hands-on spotting training on Sept. 21 and
22 at Wesch Cleaners. The plant is located at 33633 Woodward Ave. in
Birmingham, MI.
The educational program will be divided into three four-hour sessions.
Participants will receive a packet for each level containing notes and an
assortment of fabric swatches with stains that are directly related to each
level.
Students will also receive a certificate of completion signed by both
instructors for every level they finish.
The first level will focus on spotting board techniques and stain
identification, as well as fabrics, buttons, construction and limits. Attendees
will also learn about spotting with dry side chemicals.
The segment will run from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, September 21. The second level
will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning and run until noon.
Schmitt and Swink will review stains, chemicals and fabric identification.
They will also discuss burn testing, wet side chemicals, acid-alkalis (pH
testing) and more advanced spot removal.
The third level of learning will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Attendees will review chemicals and fabrics and tackle the topics of bleaches
and spotting with bleachers on and assortment of materials.
Students are encouraged to bring in their own problem garments to the session.
Box lunches will be provided for all attendees.
The cost is $90 per session for MILD members and $125.00 per session for
non-members.
Those who wish to sign up for all three levels can register for a discounted
cost of $260 per MILD member and $350 per non-member.
In order to register for MILD’s Spot Right program, cleaners can download a registration form online from the
association
’s web site, which is located at www.mildmi.org.
From the home page, click on the “Events” link on the lefthand column and select “Spot Right Seminar.”
A link to a downloadable registration form, available in PDF format, is at the
bottom of the ensuing page.
Cleaners may also call (517) 327-9207 to sign up by phone, or to inquire about
securing overnight accommodations. Infomration is also available by sending
e-mail correspondence to:
allisonb@eurich.com.
MCA hosts August golf outing at Tartan Park
The Minnesota Cleaners Association is hoping for fair weather on the fairways
this August when it hosts a golf outing at Tartan Park
— EM’s private course.
The event, which takes place on Saturday, August 11, will be sponsored by the
association
’s allied trades members.
The course is located at 11455 20th St. in Lake Elmo, MN.
The outing will be open to MCA members and non-members, as well as their
families and employees.
It will be a great opportunity for cleaners to socialize with their peers and
enjoy some outdoor fun.
As an added bonus, door prizes will be distributed on-site, and everyone who
attends is eligible to win
Check-in time will be at 10:45 a.m. The initial tee-off will begin at
approximately 11:30 a.m.
There are a limited number of spots available, so golfers are recommended to
sign up as early as possible.
The cost for pre-registration is $34 per person, which includes a round of golf,
green fees and cart rental.
From the home page, there is a link to the form. Cleaners can print out it out.
After filling in the necessary information, they can submit full payment to: MCA, 205 Heritage Circle North, Burnsville, MN 55337.
To be considered pre-registration, it must be postmarked by Monday, Aug. 6.
For more information, visit MCA’s site or contact the office directly by calling (952) 426-1670.
