NorCal Golf Tournament Sponsorships

The NorCal Golf Tournament sponsorships are going fast! We're pleased to have the following sponsors on board with us for this event:

Eclipse Marketing & Insurance Services

Beverage Cart (front 9)
Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling

Continental Breakfast
Zebra Restoration Services

Breakfast Cocktail
National E & S Insurance Brokers

Specialty Drink Hole
Abatix

Specialty Drink Hole
TexCare

You can still participate - don't wait until it's too late! Please visit the http://www.crassociation.org/training-a-events/cra-golf-tournament/76 for a list of remaining sponsorship opportunities.

What's New with CRA

CRA semi-annual membership is still available! Become a new Cleaning and Restoration Association member by signing up for the second half of the year at half off the regular registration price. CRA members are entitled to various benefits and discounts.  Also, CRA is part of the new national association, ICRA (Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Association), of which CRA members are automatically a part of.  For information on semi-annual membership with the CRA, please contact us at 916-736-1100, Ext. 302, or visit our website at www.crassociation.org .

 

CRA now represents the ICRA in the Northwest. The eight states included in the Northwest region are California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii and Idaho. We are looking forward to soon expanding our training courses into these areas and increasing our CRA family with companies from these states.

 

Coming up in July-August:

• July 18-20 - ASD certification course Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• July 23 - Meet the Experts free Webinar Online
• July 25-27 - WRT certification course Phoenix, AZ 
• Aug 14-17 - AMRT certification course Phoenix, AZ 
• Aug 21-24 - AMRT certification course Santa Fe Springs, CA

Please visit www.crassociation.org/training-and-events for course details and registration.

Register for Applied Structural Drying TODAY!

Register TODAY before its too late!
ASD: IICRC’s Applied Structural Drying

3 day course; 21 hours, not including exam time, lunch and breaks.

Prerequisite: IICRC Certification in WRT

Objective: To teach the effective, efficient and timely drying of water-damaged structures and contents, using comprehensive classroom and hands-on training, in order to facilitate appropriate decision-making within a restorative drying environment.

Instructor: Chris Taylor

More info & registration:
http://www.crassociation.org/pdf/CRA-ASD-2012.pdf

CRA Organizes First Annual NorCal Golf Tournament

The Cleaning and Restoration Association (CRA) has created a new annual event that provides an opportunity for a variety of industries that occasionally work together to enjoy a round of golf at Eagle Vines Golf Course, known for being the perfect blend of a first-rate facility highlighted by a challenging golf course, tucked into the beautiful landscape of the Napa Valley.

What you can look forward to:

• 18 holes of golf at Eagle Vines Golf Course
• Continental Breakfast
• Coffee Bar
• Breakfast Cocktail
• Lunch provided on the course
• Cocktail Party (1 drink ticket per player)
• Awards Party (1 ticket per player)
• Prizes
• Free Goodie bag with gifts from sponsors
• Free beverages from Tee sponsors and beverage carts
• Free snacks at selected Tees 

Visit the CRA website to find out how you can participate.

Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Association

The CRA is proud to be a founding member of the new national member organization, the ICRA (Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Association). Working along with six additional U.S. regional trade associations, the CRA will promote and improve service and education for their members. This collaboration of ideas and resources will create new opportunities and benefits for CRA members as well as unify the industry. For more information about the ICRA, please contact the CRA office or visit the ICRA website at www.icrassociation.org.

Last Minute Trauma Scene Course Added to the Schedule

June 6-8, 2012
Abatix in Sante Fe Springs, CA (Los Angeles)

Trauma Scene CleanUp
This 3 day course starts with an introduction to microbiology and pathogens. ABRA Bio Recovery Instructor, Rich Ross, will take you through every aspect of decontaminating a crime, accident and decomposition scene.

Certification
The “Bio Recovery Technician” certification from ABRA, the nationally recognized standard in crime and trauma scene decontamination, is available to students who pass the final exam. ABRA certification is an additional $150.00, payable to ABRA at the conclusion of the course. (Please do not include certification fee with course registration fee).
Continuing Education Credit is awarded from the IICRC and the Restoration Industry Association (RIA).

About the Instructor, Rich Ross:
• Current President of ABRA (American Bio Recovery Association)
• CEO of Trauma Scene Services, LLC
• Background in cleaning and restoration
• Holds all 3 Master levels of IICRC Certification
• Has conducted several presentations including topics such as carpet cleaning, deodorization, water damage, mold remediation, sewage backups, equipment usage, health & safety, crime scene cleanup, meth lab decontamination, and more.

Sign up NOW for early bird rate of only $995!

Press Release: IICRC Details Transition to Original Name

For Immediate Release

IICRC Details Transition to Original Name Name change recognizes past, advances future (VANCOUVER, Wash.)- April 22, 2012 - The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) released today additional details surrounding the transition to return its name to the IICRC, keeping the cleantrust as the service mark of the organization.  The decision to return to the IICRC was voted on by the board of directors on March 16, 2012. Keeping the official name of the organization IICRC, while using the cleantrust, an IICRC program, in consumer-facing materials, allows the organization to build on its more than 40-year history of identifying and promoting an international standard of care for the cleaning, restoration and inspection industries.  The IICRC will continue to issue certifications, write and promote standards, and approve schools and instructors.  All industry communications will refer tot he organization as the IICRC. As a service mark of the IICRC, the cleantrust should be used by Certified Firms and technicians on all consumer-facing materials.  Using the cleantrust logo as a service mark will enable more name recognition and end-user awareness outside the industry, which has been cited by registrants as one of the organization's greatest challenges.  With the cleantrust logo and patches, IICRC technicians will be easily recognizable as consumers look for and trust symbols of technical proficiency and high ethical standards. All cleantrust materials previously purchased for end-user recognition or communication may continue to be used.  Moving forward, whenever the cleantrust is listed, it will be noted that it is an IICRC program, linking the two together. "We've heard feedback from registrants and feel the combination of IICRC and the cleantrust, an IICRC program, will help our organization honor its position in the industry while generating increased end-user awareness," said Darrell Paulson, IICRC chairman.  "We're poised for growth as we move into the future with open lines of communication and an opportunity to market ourselves beyond the industry." The IICRC will retain the use of the updated logo, which represents the strength and breadth of the organization.  Updated materials with the new IICRC logo and design will roll out gradually in the coming months.  The website has been redesigned according to these guidelines on the website and is now live at www.iicrc.org For questions and additional information about when to use the IICRC logo and when to use the cleantrust service mark for end-users, download a copy of the IICRC's brand guidelines on the website or contact headquarters at (360) 693-5675 or info@iicrc.org. About the IICRC The IICRC is an international, ANSI accredited standard development organization (SDO)that certifies individuals in 20+ categories within the inspection, cleaning and Restoration industries.  Representing more than 54,000 certified technicians in 22 countries, the IICRC, in partnership with regional and international trade associations, represents the entire industry.  The IICRC does not own school, employ instructors, produce training materials, or promote specific product brands, cleaning methods or systems.  To know if a technician has received proper education and training, consumers should look for the cleantrust patch and logo, the service mark of the IICRC. ### Links for more information: Message from the Chairman FAQs