paul horsley 15 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 PWNA Update June 2009 From Dan Galvin, President It’s “Clean Across America” Time PWNA is inviting members to participate in the Clean Across America community service program this July. This national event is a joint venture with Take Pride in America®, a national partnership program aimed at increasing volunteer service on America’s public lands. In past years, PWNA has tackled some big projects – like power washing the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials – but we recognize that small projects are equally as important. PWNA members are encouraged to get their staff and families help to identify potential community clean-up projects, large or small. It can be something as simple as power washing the steps of a local church to washing statues in a park while a volunteer crew cleans up the litter. Be sure to take pictures of your event and send a note to head office about your project. We like to track the number of projects completed by members of the association. It’s a “Good News!” story that’s worth sharing. For more information, check out www.cleanacrossamerica.info and/or www.takepride.gov. BMPs That Support Environmental Protection Robert Hinderliter, PWNA’s Environmental Committee Chairman, has been busy promoting Best Management Practices (BMPs) as they relate to environmental protection and the pressure washing business. In the recent past, he has given presentations in North Carolina, California, Kansas and Texas. He will continue this educational and networking campaign in the coming months. Robert has been instrumental in establishing Models for Ordinances, Contractor Training and Certification, and BMPs for the PWNA and other related organizations. He has been kind enough to video his EPA training seminars and has posted them on U-Tube for the benefit of others. To view these educational videos, your can simply type “EPA Power Washing” on the U-Tube search engine or (even better) go to www.pwna.org. Click on the EPA logo at the bottom of the home page and you will find direct links to the series of U-Tube videos. Environmental protection is a hot topic right now and PWNA is ever grateful to Robert for spearheading this process. Successful implementation and acceptance of these practices is a critical step for our association and the communities where we operate our businesses. “It is important that PWNA works with industry to establish rules and regulations that are reasonable, rational and logical, rather than legislated,” says Robert. PWNA Conference October 8-10, 2009 Chicago, Illinois Planning is well underway for our annual convention. PWNA members are welcome to provide feedback and ideas for programs and speakers for the event. Visit pwna.org and send us an email. The Board is also asking for suggestions from members on where to hold the 2010 event. If you have any ideas or preferences please let us know as soon as possible. Even in these tough economic times, convention space books up quickly and it is often necessary to secure a facility many months in advance. Website Update Content development and site enhancements to PWNA’s new website are on-going. Be sure to check the web site often to see what your association is doing on your behalf. If you have anything suggestions for pwna.org, we’d love to hear them. Please don’t hesitate to contact us. Feedback, of any kind, is always appreciated. The website now has opportunities for advertisers, too. If you are a supplier or manufacturer of power washing products, please check it out. Did You Know? Membership of the PWNA also allows our members to be linked on our Find a Contractor or Find a Distributor/Supplier pages. Click on the membership link on this page to join us. The larger our membership, the stronger each of our businesses are. Questions? Concerns? Great ideas? Call PWNA’s Head Office (1-800-393-7962) or check us out at Power Washing Contractors | Power Washers | Pressure Washing Contractors. Sincerely, Dan Galvin East Coast Powerwashing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 This is very nice seeing the PWNA active. Thanks Paul for all your help in the past years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted September 5, 2009 Whos going?????????????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biodude 14 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 Are you going this time, Ron? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 Are you going this time, Ron? I will head straight from Myrtle Beach to visit my bro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) Why should you go to a national PWNA convention? 1. The networking with leaders in the industry. A. Mike Hindiliter Millions in sales B. Robert Hindiliter Godfather of pressure washing C. Doc Reisman Sales Machine for million dollar operation D. Daryl Merza Making Millions an history in the industry. E. Paul Horsley one of the few guys washing railcars and making millions. 2. The learning experience from other fellow contractors. 3. The educational classes that will be offered 4. The brotherhood of people in your industry all meeting under one roof 5. Seeing the latest and greatest equipment and technology. 6. Learn what organization you need to belong to. 7. The ability to have million dollar contractors to show you the ropes. 8. Experienced proven successful business men in our industry. The experiences of meeting people from around the globe have given me so much value to my business. Networking, talking and learning from others is power. You feel like your business is missing something? It’s all about getting involved with your profession on a new level. What made me successful, attending events, opening my eyes to others and soaking up the knowledge!!! Experience is worth every penny www.thepwna.org October 8th through the 10th, 2009 Register Now! Edited September 7, 2009 by Ron Musgraves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John T 744 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 Who's that good looking guy at the very right of those pictures powerwashing the roof?? Oh yea that's me;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 Who's that good looking guy at the very right of those pictures powerwashing the roof?? Oh yea that's me;) Your an Org junkeeeeee....John you should come to Mrytle beach an see Doc...He misses ya. I stopped Drinking also, he needs a drinking buddy. He killed me in WI at Pauls Roundtable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John T 744 Report post Posted September 9, 2009 Hey Ron--Tell Doc I said hello and I've been hanging out at his Dads place here on the island:) What a Nice house his Dad has right by the water here and what a super generous host. Actually I've been there twice over the years when the Docster was in town. Sure wish I could be at that Myrte beach RT!!!! Just can't do it cause I have my old union VP's retirement party that Sunday and that Saturday me Kathy and a few other couples are getting together....to get smashed:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted September 9, 2009 Hey Ron--Tell Doc I said hello and I've been hanging out at his Dads place here on the island:) What a Nice house his Dad has right by the water here and what a super generous host. Actually I've been there twice over the years when the Docster was in town.Sure wish I could be at that Myrte beach RT!!!! Just can't do it cause I have my old union VP's retirement party that Sunday and that Saturday me Kathy and a few other couples are getting together....to get smashed:) Old freinds are great, Doc is a class act. Will miss ya, its crazy...like 144 now. Maybe will see at the OCT PWNA show????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John T 744 Report post Posted September 9, 2009 PWNA Convention I may attend next year. This year My plate is so full. I may be going to the NPA Convention in October and also my local NYSPA convention near the same time...if I can find the time that is. I have a black tie donation event to be at Oct 17th that I have to attend and of course the ***** Convention this year. The problem I am having is finding the time to do all of this and not miss any work days with either of my jobs now...I'll find a way:sonic: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted September 9, 2009 PWNA Convention I may attend next year. This year My plate is so full. I may be going to the NPA Convention in October and also my local NYSPA convention near the same time...if I can find the time that is. I have a black tie donation event to be at Oct 17th that I have to attend and of course the ***** Convention this year. The problem I am having is finding the time to do all of this and not miss any work days with either of my jobs now...I'll find a way:sonic: You will be missed, Anyone else going to PWNA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newlook 265 Report post Posted September 22, 2009 Hey Paul...I am thinking about attending if my schedule permits. It will be good to meet you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 Hey Paul...I am thinking about attending if my schedule permits. It will be good to meet you Paul not Attending this year...I think he might be in Orlando for ***** 1 Biodude reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Kassander 26 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 Enviospec will be in attendance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 I have not heard much of anything about it. I don't know who is going. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Bockman 14 Report post Posted September 24, 2009 I'm not going to make it, I'll be doing 4 buildings that week. I will be able to make it to the ***** show though and I'm taking my gun to go alligator hunting. Man we had a great time in SC hunting all night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 I Will be at the PWNA convention visiting with old freinds as well as new ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biodude 14 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Bioclean will be in attendance and we are looking forward to meeting both new and old FIEND's as well. ;-) I'll even have a few cool handouts for everyone. Come by and see us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Bockman 14 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 I may be able to make it, things are going really well on all four sites so I should be able to sneak away for a day or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 Why should you go to a national PWNA convention? 1. The networking with leaders in the industry. A. Mike Hindiliter Millions in sales B. Robert Hindiliter Godfather of pressure washing C. Doc Reisman Sales Machine for million dollar operation D. Daryl Merza Making Millions an history in the industry. E. Paul Horsley one of the few guys washing railcars and making millions. 2. The learning experience from other fellow contractors. 3. The educational classes that will be offered 4. The brotherhood of people in your industry all meeting under one roof 5. Seeing the latest and greatest equipment and technology. 6. Learn what organization you need to belong to. 7. The ability to have million dollar contractors to show you the ropes. 8. Experienced proven successful business men in our industry. The experiences of meeting people from around the globe have given me so much value to my business. Networking, talking and learning from others is power. You feel like your business is missing something? It’s all about getting involved with your profession on a new level. What made me successful, attending events, opening my eyes to others and soaking up the knowledge!!! Experience is worth every penny www.thepwna.org October 8th through the 10th, 2009 Register Now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Bockman 14 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 I really miss the old PWNA website, they had really good rankings when I was doing it but they don't seem to be showing up very well anymore. I wonder how much traffic they are getting now, they used to average 200-300 visitors a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 PWNA millions in information $$$$$$$$$ The contractors in attendance are worth Millions. The experience of the PWNA stands second to none in the pressure washing industry. Often has been phrase as the million dollar club! They likely won’t be giving $1000.00’s away in equipment but will be giving information you can’t receive anyplace else. The organization is full veterans willing to mentor young contractors into the industry. The PWNA being the oldest and only specific organization geared towards pressure washing professionals provides training camps for all members & non-membership. Under new management the PWNA has turned the organization into a powerhouse for all business owners willing to seek knowledge and benefits of networking with some of the best established customers in the business. Mike Hinderliter & Daryl Merza are business men who have expanded the horizons on the current mobile cleaning industry along with a long list of successful people who belong to the PWNA. John Allison is a PWNA member and his equipment design is some of the best I have seen in the industry. The conventions hold not to be the largest in the industry but for the elite or the people who truly know knowledge is powerful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff 232 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 I may be able to make it, things are going really well on all four sites so I should be able to sneak away for a day or so. I might be going, if the family gets better quick, we'll see. The airfare is still pretty cheap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 PWNA millions in information $$$$$$$$$ The contractors in attendance are worth Millions. The experience of the PWNA stands second to none in the pressure washing industry. Often has been phrase as the million dollar club! They likely won’t be giving $1000.00’s away in equipment but will be giving information you can’t receive anyplace else. The organization is full veterans willing to mentor young contractors into the industry. The PWNA being the oldest and only specific organization geared towards pressure washing professionals provides training camps for all members & non-membership. Under new management the PWNA has turned the organization into a powerhouse for all business owners willing to seek knowledge and benefits of networking with some of the best established customers in the business. Mike Hinderliter & Daryl Merza are business men who have expanded the horizons on the current mobile cleaning industry along with a long list of successful people who belong to the PWNA. John Allison is a PWNA member and his equipment design is some of the best I have seen in the industry. The conventions hold not to be the largest in the industry but for the elite or the people who truly know knowledge is powerful. You should Go Jeff, if you want to truly tale your busines to the next level the info is here with there guys. You Heard Nelson and Guys like Doc & Daryl....48 million annual sales Share this post Link to post Share on other sites