Latest NorCal Golf Tournament Sponsors

Here's a shout-out to CRA's latest golf tournament sponsors:

Beverage Cart (back 9)
itan Environmental

Specialty Drink Hole

Easton Construction Group, Inc.

 Raffle Prizes

JCMH Consulting

Foursomes have also been selling fast. So far, the following companies have reserved their spots:

Foursomes
Eisen Environmental and Construction Services
Interstate Restoration
ServiceMaster by Ideal Disaster Specialists, Inc.
Easton Construction Group, Inc.

Individual Players
National E & S Insurance Brokers

Thanks to everyone who has contributed. We are looking forward to a fun and eventful day on the course! If you haven't reserved your spot or sponsorship, you'd better snag one soon! Visit the CRA website or contact us at  916-736-1100 for more info.

Connections Convention: CRA Annual Meeting & Suite Party

The Las Vegas Connections Convention & Tradeshow is right around the corner! Whether you need to unwind or get your night started, stop by our Suite for a cocktail and comradery at the end of the tradeshow Wednesday night. Enjoy the celebration of CONNECTIONS 10th Anniversary on Thursday evening. Then during lunch on Friday, we will be conducting CRA Board Member elections at the CRA Annual Membership Meeting.

CRA at CONNECTIONS Las Vegas 

Booth #9    Sept. 5-7

CRA Suite Party

for CRA Members and Invited Guests Only

Wednesday evening for cocktails, food and fun!  Meet and mingle with fellow CRA members and invited guests of the CRA.  Stop by CRA booth #9 for the Suite number. 

E-mail Jennifer to RSVP
Suite Party Sponsorship Form

Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

Stop by CRA Booth #9 for Suite Number

Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012
8:00pm - 10:00pm



CRA Members Only Meeting

Our annual CRA Membership meeting will be held in Conference Rooms 9 & 10 at the Las  Vegas Hotel (LVH) during Friday's lunch hour.  For those who are paid registrants or booth exhibitors with a lunch ticket, please pick up your lunch at the buffet and meet us for a lunch meeting.
The meeting will start with an election for CRA Board of Directors.  We will also discuss the upcoming CRA 1st Annual Northern CA Golf Tournament to be held on Oct. 5, 2012 in Napa Valley, as well as future regional meetings and educational events.  This meeting is for CRA members and invited guests only.

Hope to see you there!

SoCal Regional Meeting: “Common Mistakes in Water Restoration & Mold Remediation Projects.”

The Cleaning and Restoration Association would like to invite you to our Southern California Regional Meeting on Tuesday, August 21st for a 2 hour presentation by James A. Mosier, Restoration Industry Expert Witness & Consultant.

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

Includes lunch sponsored by Patriot Environmental Lab Services, Inc.

“Common Mistakes in Water Restoration & Mold Remediation Projects.”

• Learn about common mistakes made in performing water damage and mold remediation projects regarding contracts, insurance, and usual and customary care practices.
• Presentation information is based on Mr. Mosier’s experience in over three decades of restoration work, consulting, investigations, and expert witness work. Mr. Mosier has over 16 years experience as an approved Superior Court and Federal Court Expert Witness for the restoration industry, and has inspected and or consulted on over 300 cases to date.
• Presentation follows guidelines and industry standards as found in the IICRC S500 and S520.

...and much more!

Visit the CRA website for more information or download the registration form.

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.