Northern and Southern Regional Meetings

CRA is now accepting registration forms for both the Northern California and Southern California Regional Meetings.

CRA Members & Non-Members Welcome!


Southern Regional Meeting
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
10:00am-1:00pm

Abatix
10051 Painter Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA

Presenter: Ross Driscoll, CR of National E and S Insurance Brokers, Inc. & Driscoll & Driscoll Insurance Agency, Inc.
Topics of Discussion:
• Additional insured’s and the differences between them. Done improperly, this can put a GC out of business.
• Coverage gaps most restorers are unaware of
• Claims vs. Occurrence
• Market pricing cycles for the restoration industry

Pricing:
CRA Members: $ 20
Non-Members: $ 35
Includes lunch

More Information
Download Registration Form



Nothern CA Regional Meeting
Wednesday, Aug. 10th, 2011
8:00am-12:00pm

Restoration Consultants
3284 Ramos Circle
Sacramento, CA

Presenter: Rod Hoff, Thermography Instructor

Learn:
• the Science of Infrared Technology
• the Application of infrared to moisture investigations
• Hands-on Training (sponsored by Fluke)

Pricing:
CRA Members: $ 40.00
Non-Members: $ 75.00
Registrants Receive FREE Fluke Thermography book ($25 value)

More Information
Download Registration Form

Summer Membership Drive

Semi-Annual Membership pricing started at the beginning of the month making the rest of the 2011 year $180.00 (+ one time app. fee of $40) to join. Members: Make sure to add your company name to the Referred by" line on the Membership Drive form and earn a free 2012 renewal membership*. If you would like to participate and need additional CRA Membership Benefit information, contact Jennifer at jgermond@crassociation.org.

* $50 off your 2012 membership per referred membership received. If 7 of your referrals become members, your 2012 renewal is only $10!

It's Easy as 1-2-3!

1. Download the Membership Drive Form


2. Add your company name to the "Referred by" line


3. Hand out the Membership Drive Forms to your cleaning and restoration related contacts! You'll get $50 off your membership fee for every new member that you refer.

Residential and Commercial Marketing Techniques August 5th in Sacramento

CRA is excited to announce our first ever marketing seminar with Jeff Cross.

Jeff Cross, senior editor of Cleanfax magazine, is bringing a fantastic, high-level marketing seminar to the Sacramento, CA area on Friday, August 5.

Residential and Commercial Marketing Techniques
Specifically for the carpet cleaning, disaster restoration
and contract cleaning industries.

Where:
Restoration Consultants classroom
3284 Ramos Circle
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916)736-1100

When:
Friday, August 5, 2011 Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Details:
This event qualifies for 1 IICRC continuing education credit!
Cost is $249 per person, $149 each additional/same company

We will show you how to:
• Get top position with Google, and make the search engines find your company first!
• Utilize the Internet to your marketing advantage
• Write press releases to promote your company
• Build your newsletter and referral program
• Master the art of “cold calling” for new customers
• Build the best website that attracts customers
• Write ad copy that brings in the best customers and much, much more!

Bonus! Each attendee will receive a USB flash drive that contains all types of videos, books, forms, presentations, and much more.

More information

Download the registration form (PDF)

Questions about Registration? Please call Jennifer at 916-736-1100, x310 or email jgermond@crassociation.org. You can also reach Jeff Cross at jcross@ntpmedia.com.

Member Spotlight:: Property Restoration Services

Property Restoration Services division of DMC Construction is helping raise money for the American Red Cross of Monterey Bay! For each new "like" they get on their Facebook page, they will donate $1 to their local American Red Cross.

Property Restoration Services is a 24-hour rapid response team standing ready to assist day or night when disaster strikes. We handle everything from water extraction, structural drying, and mold remediation to smoke removal, professional cleaning, area deodorizing and complete property restoration. Covering the Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz County, we’re there when you need us, restoring life when disaster strikes.

Help raise money for the Red Cross by getting social with Property Restoration Services. While you're at it, be sure to "like" CRA's Facebook page as well!