CFI Update November 2008

Carpet and Fabricare Institute (CFI) Update November 2008
Submitted by Jack Freedman

Los Angeles -- Matt Sanders and IICRC representative Russ Van Allsburg attended the Leadership Development Program for Connections member association leaders in Baltimore on November 18.
The next CFI board meeting will be held on December 6 at A+Plus Environmental in Santa Fe Springs.

Chapter news
Orange / Inland Empire -- Chapter Director Graham Bedwell is planning a combined meeting with the Los Angeles Chapter featuring a mill tour of Royalty Carpet Mills in Irvine. Royalty is the largest independent carpet mill in California, and has always been a great supporter of the CFI. The technical and claims manager Jim Hernandez and his staff will conduct an extensive and informative tour. The mill tour will be held on January 13 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Attendees will earn a IICRC Continuing Education Credit (CRC). Space is limited to just 24 attendees, so call 800-CARPET-9 to register.

Central Coast -- Director Rick Lewis announces that there will be a CFI member benefit "Advanced Two Day Hands On Upholstery Class" on December 4-5. This is a closed class, and available to CFI members only. The class will be held at Rick`s new facility, Lewis Carpet Cleaners at 92 East 21st Avenue, San Mateo. Call Rick to register at 650-766-5630.
The annual members GIVE BACK volunteer carpet cleaning and Bar-B-Que will be at the Ronald McDonald House in Palo Alto on February 21. CFI has made a tradition of supporting Ronald McDonald Houses and would appreciate your participation in this worthy event.

San Diego -- The December Christmas Party Gift Exchange meeting will be held at Christian Brothers Cleaning and Restoration, 3617 Bancroft Drive Suite A, Spring Valley on December 5th. A prize will be given away for the best sweater worn. Call Gabe Mathews for further details.
The San Diego breakfast meeting is held on the first Tuesday of each month, 7:30 am, at The Original Pancake House, 3906 Convoy St., San Diego. Beginners or veterans are invited, just pay for your own breakfast and network with other cleaners, restorers, rug cleaners and suppliers. You can gain knowledge on what works and what doesn't in chemicals, marketing, procedures, machinery, etc. If you are new, come and learn from the pros. Call Gabe at 619-454-0497.

Arizona -- Director Norma McCormick reports that her chapter is starting a new community service project to help stock the shelves of the United Food Bank Drive. The meeting will be held on January 13 from 5:30 pm to 7:30pm at 2423 S 17th Street Phoenix, Az 85034.
The CFI Master Mind group breakfast meeting at the Roadhouse on 24th Street and University in Phoenix are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 am. Any and all are encouraged to attend for brainstorming on any issues or problems they might be encountering. For information call Norma at Guaranteed Clean Systems 480-821-1481 or e-mail carpetpros@normasrugcleaning.com.

Education
Education Director Peter Sierck will be instructing upcoming IICRC classes to be held at A+Plus Environmental Supplies, 13535 Marquardt Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. To register call 888-286-8878.

Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT ) March 3-6 Our mold and sewage back flow remediation technician class includes a hands-on section and the exam for IICRC certification. The course provides the necessary training to conduct or evaluate remediation projects. Course prerequisite is the attendance of a water damage restoration technician (WRT) class. This AMRT class also qualifies for IICRC continuous education credits (CEC). Future class dates are June 23-26 and October 27-30.

Health and Safety Technician (HST) March 17-18 This 2-day course provides the necessary OSHA health and safety training for the construction industry. OSHA Construction Industry Regulations apply to all microbial remediation projects and are often overlooked by contractors. Completion of the health and safety course is a requirement for the AMRT/S certification through the IICRC. Participants will receive your OSHA 10-hour Health and Safety Card upon completion of the course.

Moisture Mapping Workshop - April 2 What you always wanted to know about your meters and instruments This comprehensive moisture testing workshop takes you from beginning levels through advanced skills. Most technicians are familiar with the basic use of moisture meters. However, many are not aware of the underlying physical principals, their limitations, the do’s and don’ts, and when not to believe your measurement results. We will address the physical principles, techniques, methods, applications and limitations of the different tools and instruments. Industry standards and their important documentation requirements will be reviewed. CEC credit from IICRC, RIA and IAQ Council.

Upcoming CFI Sponsored Events
Abatix Awareness Day - December 5 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. How to Dry Ice Blast, Practical Demonstration and Safety Considerations. Held at 10051 Painter Avenue Santa Fe Springs,Ca 90670.

IICRC S520 Technical Workshop - January 22 7:45 am to 5:00 pm. Held at the World Floorcovering Association (WFCA) 2211 E. Howell Avenue Anaheim, Ca 92806.
Call 888-881-1004 x104 to register.

IICRC S520 Technical Workshop - January 23 7:45 am to 5:00 pm. Held at Restoration Consultants 3284 Ramos Circle Sacramento, Ca 95827. Call 888-881-1004 x104 to register.

New CFI address
The new CFI mailing address is: P.O. Box 758 Escondido, CA 92033.
There is also a new fax line: 760-746-7891. The main phone and message number remains:
800-CARPET9 (800-227-7389) and the e-mail address remains http://www.carpet9.org/.

Good and Welfare
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