CRA Insights

New CRA Website & Blog

2014-05-16T10:38:00.002-07:00

CRA launched a new and improved website, several weeks ago. Among other improvements, the new website better integrates social networking options in addition to being more search engine friendly - which means that our members get even more exposure.

Along with the new website, CRA also has a new blog address. Please visit http://crassociation.org/about/blog for future blog updates and be sure to update your bookmarks and subscriptions.

CRA NorCal Golf Tournament - A Grand Ol' Time!

2013-10-16T10:26:00.001-07:00

On Friday, October 4th, the CRA held its annual NorCal Golf Tournament at Eagle Vines Vineyards and Golf Club in beautiful Napa Valley. Playing on a full course, golfers were treated to food hole and drink hole sponsors who participated in Western-themed contests. A roasted pig head, a jailhouse, hay bales and moonshine, mustache bandits and saloon girls, spin-the-wagon wheel and more; hole sponsors went all out and a fun time was had by all. Food Holes competed for the best tasting food to be named

"Best Chuckwagon", and Drink Holes vied for the best themed hole and title of "Best Lil' Saloon". The Restoration Clean Up Company rode away with the Best Chuckwagon and the prize of a Broil-Mate 4 burner Gas Grill given by the CRA and golf committee members, Tom Swain of Servpro of Fairfield, Gabe Whitney of Eclipse Marketing and Insurance, and Marie Borders of Renew Systems. Best Lil' Saloon was awarded to the Easton Construction gang along with bottles of Vezer wine to celebrate. Contest results were based off of golfers' votes at the end of the tournament, and the vote for the runner up was very close. So close was the food hole winner, that an honorable mention must go to the runner up, Wingard Construction, who served ah-MAZ-ing barbequed pulled pork and sweet n' sour chicken skewers.

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Winners of the CRA NorCal Golf Tournament 2013:

1st place: Easton Construction

Josh Diaz
Dan Diaz
Ken Maghuyop
Michael Maghuyop

2nd place (card playoff): Anderson Group International

Bill Weber
Jeff Hess
Jim Oda

3rd place (card playoff): Zebra Restoration

Michael "Z" Zboralske
Brad
Brian Cranmore
Steve Ricci

"Most Honest" Team (last place): Restoration Management Company

Tami Umland
Dee Dee Hintze
Lorri Schulte
Lisa Stewart

Closest to the Hole

Hole 6: Josh Diaz, 3"
Hole 8: John Morrison, 2'7"
Hole12: Mike Borders, 18'4"
Hole 15: Ross Driscoll Jr., 8'4"

Longest Drive, Men:

Dustin Congrove

Longest Drive, Women:

Caroline McCormick

Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors for helping to make this year's CRA NorCal Golf Tournament a Success!

Gold Sponsor: National E&S Insurance Brokers
Shuttle Sponsor: Siamons International / Concrobium
Breakfast: FRSTeam
Putting Green: Eclipse Marketing & Insurance Services
Hole in One: Mark Scott Construction, Inc.
Longest Drive Contest: PODS
Drink Hole: Abatix San Leandro
Drink Hole: Central Valley Environmental
Drink Hole: Inline Distributing Company
Drink Hole: Easton Construction Group Drink Hole: Powell & Asscociates
Drink Hole: Revival Garment Restoration
Drink Hole: Titan Environmental Solutions
Food Hole: Cal, Inc.
Food Hole: K2GC, Inc.
Food Hole: P.W. Stephens
Food Hole: Restoration CleanUp Company
Food Hole: ServiceMaster NVB
Food Hole: Servpro of Santa Rosa
Food Hole: Wingard Construction
Awards Party: Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling
Water Bottle Sponsor: Zebra Restoration
Swag Bag Sponsor: Sunbelt Rentals

And last, but not least, thank you to those who donated prizes for the Awards Party Raffle Drawing, including the 3 companies who chipped in to provide a Barbeque for the Food Hole Contest: Servpro of Fairfield, Renew Systems, and Eclipse Marketing and Insurance.

THANK YOU! Your contributions and support are greatly appreciated.

SAVE THE DATE
The 2014 CRA NorCal Tournament will be held again at Eagle Vines Golf Club on Friday, Oct. 3rd. Due to its success, we are planning to keep with the same Western Theme for 2014 and maybe adding a chili or rib cook-off contest for the food holes. For those in the Southern CA area, the CRA SoCal Golf Tournament is right around the corner! Please mark your calendar for May 9th, 2014 to join us once again at the Black Oaks Golf Club in Yorba Linda for Fiesta on the Green!

Northern CA Golf Tournament is Underway!

2013-06-13T14:58:00.001-07:00

May 10th, 2013

Registration begins at 8:30am

Shotgun Start at 10:00am

Join us for a day of fun, networking, and relaxation. Eagle Vines Vineyards and Golf Club is a four star rated facility highlighted by a challenging 18 hole golf course with outstanding guest services perfectly blended with the beautiful landscape of the Napa Valley. Enjoy the company of your fellow restorers, cleaners, vendors, property managers & adjusters. The perfect way to end the week and start your weekend!

Eagle Vines Vineyards and Golf Club
580 South Kelly Road
American Canyon, CA 94503

Golf Details
Registration

Sponsorship Opportunities are available - Hurry and snag one before we sell out!

CRA Members receive $100 off The Experience - Plus a chance to attend the CRA Suite Party & Annual Membership Meeting

2013-06-13T14:24:00.003-07:00

The Las Vegas EXPERIENCE Convention & Tradeshow will be held Sept. 4-7 at the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. The CRA will be represented at the Association section of the tradeshow along with ICRA affiliates. CRA Members receive a $100 discount on registration to to the show.

CRA Suite Party at The Experience Convention & Trade Show

Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
Suite Number TBA
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013
8:00pm - 10:00pm

CRA Members and Invited Guests: Join us Wednesday evening after the tradeshow for cocktails, food and fun! Please email Jennifer to RSVP.

We are currently looking for Suite Party Sponsors! Download the sponsorship form here.

Sponsors are not required to attend The Experience. CRA Suite Party Sponsorship includes banner with company logo to be displayed at Suite Party. Gold Sponsors will be recognized in our pre and post marketing materials.

CRA Annual Membership Meeting

Our annual CRA Membership meeting will be held at the Las Vegas Hotel (LVH) during Thursday's lunch hour (12:00pm-1:00pm). Please bring your lunch and join us! Conference Room number and meeting agenda TBA.
This meeting is for CRA members and invited guests only.

Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
Conference Room TBA
Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Please email Jennifer to RSVP.

Registration Now Open for The Experience Convention and Trade Show Las Vegas September 4-7, 2013

2013-06-11T10:04:00.000-07:00

Press Release
June 2013

Following the Strong Momentum from the first Experience Conference & Exhibition in Florida this last April, The Experience Convention & Trade show Las Vegas is set and registration is open. The Florida conference welcomed over 800 participants to the new format of The Experience – technical training with live performance demonstrations and attendee participation.

The September 4-7, 2013 Experience convention and trade show will expand the performance live demonstrations and opportunities for attendees to experience the latest methods, tools and systems in the cleaning and restoration industries. REGISTRATION is now open for the Experience Convention and Trade Show. As an incentive to register early, The Experience is offering Premium hotel rooms at the LVH for $69 until July 31, 2013. www.experiencetheevents.com

The Experience Las Vegas will feature programming in ICRA Water Damage Restoration with a house being built inside the hotel and a major Category 3 Flood occurring at the start of the show. In addition The Experience has added a new structure outside where a fire will occur with first Burning Down the House and followed by restoring its contents. Other new convention activities include:, the American Bio Recovery Association’s (ABRA) annual convention at The Experience Convention and Trade Show where participants can attend both conventions for one price, and Disaster Kleenup (DKI) will also join the program where attendees will experience six hours of expert B2B education programs.

There will be live demonstrations of cleaning including: carpet cleaning systems, area rug cleaning, upholstery cleaning, and hard surface floor cleaning. AND…The Experience will feature live restoration demonstrations including: content restoration from fire damage live demonstrations, trauma scene cleaning and working with the Las Vegas CSI, remote monitoring system demonstrations, infrared camera technology and inspection and testing instruments for water damage.

The trade show hall has been expanded to over 320 booth spaces and will include live demonstrations and presentations in a Campfire Setting.

We have expanded the program on Saturday September 7^th to include four unique educational opportunities. FLIR will teach a beginning and intermediate thermography class, ICRA will teach an advanced restoration class, Wool Safe will teach a full day certification class and, Howard Partridge of Phenomenal Products will present How to STOP Being a SLAVE to Your Business and Transform It Into a Predictable, Profitable, Turnkey Operation!Make your plans to attend The Experience Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas NOW and save money! It is all happening at The Experience Las Vegas. To register and see the full schedule of events, Go to www.experiencetheevents.com or call us at 303-469-0306 x12. See you in Las Vegas!

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Download the Experience Registration Form

ICRA's Florida Conference "The Experience" - A Huge Success

2013-06-11T10:01:00.000-07:00

Press Release
May 2013

The Experience Conference and Exposition was held April 18, 19 and 20, 2013 in Clearwater Beach Florida at the Clearwater Beach Hilton. The Conference and Expo featured over 100 exhibitor booths, Live demos in the exhibit hall and educational programs featuring advanced training, marketing classes, hands on cleaning and restoration programs and round table discussions. There were over 800 people in attendance and business was brisk on the trade show floor.
The new conference and expo show, The Experience included a new platform of education utilizing a combination of written materials, classroom training and hands on demonstration. The hands-on demonstrations were expanded and used to further research, teach and instruct how to apply what is learned in the classroom. An education committee is working on programming for current events and for future events. New programs will be introduced at the convention in September.
The trade shows featured manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, educators, associations, organizations and others who provided goods and services to the cleaning and restoration industry. The program featured carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, area rug cleaning, hard surface floor cleaning, sealing and restoration, inspections, water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, trauma scene clean-up, duct cleaning, maintenance type services, basic construction practices, business management, and marketing, training in operations and services and sales training.
The Experience announced working relationship with American Bio Recovery Association (ABRA) and Disaster Kleenup International (DKI) for future show at the Florida program. The Experience also announced there Spring dates for 2014 April 24, 25 and 26 in Dallas Texas.
Photos from the April 2013 Event: Click Here to view the photos

Please mark your calendars for The Experience Future Events:

September 4 – 6, 2013 at LVH Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV - Exhibit booths and Sponsorships are now available
April 24 – 26, 2014 at Embassy Suites Convention Center and Spa, Dallas, TX
September 3 – 5, 2014 at LVH Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV

Website: www.experiencetheevents.com
Phone: 888-881-1001 x12 or 303-469-0306 x12

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CRA's SoCal Golf Tournament: The photos are in!

2013-06-03T16:55:00.000-07:00

CRA's 1st annual SoCal Golf Tournament was deemed a success. Both sponsorships and foursomes had sold out, well before the date of the tournament. We're looking forward to next year's tournament.

SoCal's 1st Annual Golf Tournament was held Friday, May 10, 2013 at Black Gold Golf Club. Check back for details on next year's SoCal tournament or check out CRA's NorCal Golf Tournament, scheduled for Friday, October 4, 2013 at Eagle Vines Golf Course in Napa, CA.

The Experience – September 4-7, 2013 in Las Vegas

2013-05-17T08:57:00.001-07:00

PRESS RELEASE

Denver, CO The International Cleaning and Restoration Association (ICRA) will, work together with the American Bio Recovery Association (ABRA) and the Disaster Kleenup International (DKI) to present The Experience, Conference and Exhibition, taking place at the LVH Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada September 4-6, 2013. The Conference will feature training on business growing skills, interactive hands-on demonstrations, and up to date knowledge sharing on the newest skills and equipment for carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, area rug cleaning, hard surface floor cleaning and sealing and restoration, water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, trauma scene cleaning and more.
The Experience offers interactive demonstrations to give direct hands-on experience, cleaning and restoration companies need to succeed now and in the future. This is an opportunity to see, try out and learn about the latest and most advanced processes, techniques, equipment, and tools available in the Carpet and Restoration Industry today. Some of the demonstrations include Live Content Cleaning from the House that will be burned in the parking lot and Water Damage Restoration at the house that will be build and flooded during the show; Infrared Camera and Moisture Measurement; Area Rug Cleaning; Carpet Repair; Hard Surface Floor Cleaning; Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning; Mold Remediation Processes; and Trauma Scene Cleaning and Bio Hazard Clean Up.

The ICRA is a non-profit organization of Cleaning, Restoration, and Inspection firms. It is comprised of 7 trade associations, including CRA(Cleaning and Restoration Association), MCRA(Midwest Cleaning and Restoration Association), MSPCA(Mid-South Professional Cleaners Association), NEIRC(New England Institute of Restoration and Cleaning), PACR(Professional Association of Cleaning and Restoration), NYRCI (New York Rug Cleaners Institute), and SCRT(Society of Cleaning and Restoration Technicians). These affiliate associations have united to streamline their administrative organizations, share resources to move the industry forward. ABRA is the leading Association for the Bio Recovery and they have moved there national convention to The Experience. This will be a great opportunity for all attendees to learn about this field and for ABRA members to learn about Cleaning and Restoration all with one registration fee. DKI will teach Business to Business skill for the Restoration Industry. It is a great opportunity to learn from some additional leaders in the industry.

The Experience show dates are September 4-7, 2013, in Las Vegas, to learn about the show, go to http://www.experiencetheevents.com/ .

CRA's SoCal Golf Tournament happens this Friday!

2013-05-06T14:02:00.001-07:00

We are looking forward to a day of fun, mingling, and relaxation at Black Gold Golf Club in beautiful Orange County.

The tournament has SOLD OUT thanks to our sponsors and players.

Foursomes

Foursome: Abatix Foursome: Acurate Construction
Foursome: All County Restoration
2 Foursomes: American Technologies
Foursome: Buchanan Clarke Schlader LLP
Foursome: Bartwood Construction
Foursome: Christian Brothers Cleaning & Restoration, Inc.
Foursome: Envirocheck
Foursome: EORM
Foursome: Extreme Clean
Foursome: Interstate Restoration
Foursome: JFS Construction Group
Foursome: K.B. Construction
Foursome: Kern Special Services
Foursome: Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi
Foursome: L.P. Industries
Foursome: PODS
Foursome: Powell and Associates
Foursome: PRC Restoration
Foursome: Quik Response
Foursome: Rainbow International, Inland Valley
2 Foursomes: Restoration Management Company
Foursome: ServiceFirst Restoration, Inc.
2 Foursomes: ServiceMaster
Foursome: Servpro of Palos Verdes
Foursome: Steamatic of San Fernando Valley
Foursome: Strictly Contents Restoration
Foursome: Superior Abatement Services, Inc.
Foursome: Titan Environmental
Foursome: UltraCare Restoration
Foursome: Westside DKI
Foursome: Vista Environmental

Individual Allied Restoration
Individual: CCMR
Individual: National E&S Insurance
Individual: Patriot Environmental
Individual: Superior Abatement Services
Individual: Vetran Ed's

A Limited Number of Foursomes Still Available for the SoCal Golf Tournament!

2013-04-22T14:13:00.002-07:00

Foursome registration for the SoCal Golf Tournament has just been re-opened - but there is an extremely limited number of spots left - so hurry and snag your foursome before it's gone!

Register to play in the SoCal tournament online:
http://crassociation.org/index.php/training-a-events/socal-golf-tournament/92

Or give us a call at 916-736-1100 ext. 302.

CRA-Advantage Insurance Program

2013-04-22T14:09:00.000-07:00

Monday morning you get a call from one of your managers.

“ Joe just fell off the ladder! He’s hurt pretty bad.”

When you get the call how do you handle it?

Here’s a partial list of information that you may think about collecting from your manager, after he sends the employee off to the hospital.

1. What caused the fall?

2. Where did it happen?

3. Why did it happen

4. Get details of ALL THE FACTS as if you were sitting on a jury.

5. Collect evidence, job sites change quickly get pictures, don’t throw away the evidence ( hold on to it so you can show your work comp adjuster)

WHY? In this case the employee fell off the ladder because a rung broke.

Turns out the ladder was defective.

The resulting work comp claim could be subrogated back to the ladder manufacturer for reimbursement thereby helping your future work comp claims experience record and protecting your insurable future.

CRA Members taking advantage of the CRA Advantage Insurance Program are saving 20-25% on their insurance package.

If you are already a CRA Member, contact Eclipse to see how much you could save:

Gabe Whitney
707-673-6691
gwhitney@eclipseinsurance.com

Jon Brockway
530-524-6330
jbrockway@eclipseinsurance.com

If you aren't a CRA Member, check out more benefits that members receive on our website.

Attendees Get Caught Up on the Latest Industry Technology at NorCal's Restoration Boot Camp

2013-04-05T11:11:00.003-07:00

CRA held it's NorCal Regional Meeting at Restoration Consultants in Sacramento on April 3rd. This educational seminar showcased the latest technology for the restoration industry. Some of the topics covered were Odor Control, Water Damage Instruments, Moisture Detection, Phychrometry, Water Damage Documentation, and Direct Heat Drying. Lunch was provided by Pro Line.

As an added benefit to last year's NorCal Golf Tournament Sponsors, the sponsorship banner was hung in the Restoration Consultants classroom for Boot Camp attendees to see. The banner will stay up for future training courses, events, and meetings.

Have You Registered for The Experience Conference Yet?

2013-03-26T14:21:00.000-07:00

The Experience Conference

Clearwater Beach, FL

April 18 – 20, 2013

ICRA Members can save an ADDITIONAL $50 BUCKS on Full Registrations!

Enter discount code CL1350 when registering online at www.ExperiencetheEvents.com to receive an extra $50 off your full registration! Good for ICRA Members Only, Expires April 1^st, 2013.

NorCal Regional Meeting: Restoration Boot Camp

2013-02-26T10:14:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 8:30am-3:00pm

Held at Restoration Consultants in Sacramento

Topics include:
Odor Control,Water Damage Instruments, Moisture Detection, Psychrometry, Water Damage Documentation, Direct Heat Drying, and many more!

Over $1,000 in give-aways!
Seats are Limited - RSVP Today!

Lunch & Snacks included

Registration Fees:

CRA Members: $50
Non-Members: $75

More Details

To Register: Download the Registration Form then E-mail, Fax, or Mail it to us.

Thank you to our CCC Booth Sponsors!

2013-02-21T09:08:00.001-08:00

Visit the CRA booth at the Combined Claims Conference, March 12-13.

"The Experience" Trailer

2013-02-08T08:39:00.002-08:00

video by Allied Restoration

THE EXPERIENCE™ Conference & Exhibition - April 18-20, 2013

The industry’s finest classroom education joined with live hands-on demonstrations.

The world’s largest expo for cleaning and restoration equipment, tools, and products.

THE EXPERIENCE Conference and Exhibition will be held at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, in Clearwater Beach, Florida.

More info & registration

CRA Announces Details for SoCal Golf Tournament

2013-01-28T15:20:00.003-08:00

Friday, May 10, 2013

Black Gold Golf Club
One Black Gold Dr.
Yorba Linda, California 92886

Join us for a day of fun, mingling, and relaxation at Black Gold Golf Club in beautiful Orange County. This Arthur Hills designed par 72 layout stretches up to 6756 challenging yards and incorporates several water features including a stunning waterfall off the 18th green, slight elevation changes, rolling hills, strategic bunkering and the incredible vistas overlooking coastal Orange and Los Angeles Counties, including portions of the Newport Beach Coast, and Catalina Island.

How to Participate

There are a few different ways in which you can participate in CRA's SoCal Golf Tournament:

Register yourself or a foursome to play in the tournament.
Choose from a variety of sponsorship opportunities to market your company while helping to fund the tournament.
Insurance adjusters, insurance agents, and property managers are invited to play a round of golf simply by making a $25 donation to one of CRA's charitable organizations.
CRA is also looking for volunteers to help make sure the golf tournament runs smoothly.

IICRC to Increase Exam Fees in 2013

2013-01-03T10:10:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder that as of February 1, 2013 the $50 IICRC exam fee will be increasing from $50 to $65.

You can find CRA's updated 2013 training schedule on the website at http://crassociation.org/training-a-events/schedule

We hope to see you in 2013!

ICRA Response to Hurricane Sandy

2012-11-12T14:22:00.003-08:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October, 30, 2012

Restoration Association Response to Hurricane Sandy
The International Cleaning and Restoration Association (ICRA) has created a consumer website to help property owners recover from flood waters as a result of Hurricane Sandy and to help understand the restoration process.

When returning to your home after a natural disaster, you need to be alert to various health and safety hazards that might exist. Flood waters can contain sewage related organisms, chemicals, organic and non organic soils and debris. As water remains in contact with your home and contents, molds can begin to grow. Animals and insects can present additional problems. Power to your home may or may not have been shut off. Electrical hazards are a major concern when working in a wet damp environment. If you have gas fired appliances that are operating, combustion gases may not be properly vented from the structure and can result in carbon monoxide poisoning or fire. For more information on how to restore your home after a flood, protecting yourself from electrical hazards, personal hygiene during flood cleanup, food and water safety go to www.aboutrestoration.com/?page_id=111.

To learn more about restoration and disaster preparedness, go to www.aboutrestoration.com

To find local qualified International Cleaning and Restoration professionals, go to www.icrassociation.org/find

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About the International Cleaning and Restoration Association

The International Cleaning and Restoration Association is a nonprofit organization of cleaning and restoration firms serving the United States and Canada.

Experience Events, LLC formed by the original founders of Connections Events and ICRA Announces New Conventions called “The EXPERIENCE” with 2 shows to be held in 2013

2012-11-12T14:21:00.000-08:00

Denver, CO — Experience Events, LLC announced that it will hold cleaning and restoration conventions and trade shows in 2013. Experience Events, LLC was formed by the original founders of Connections Events and the International Cleaning and Restoration Association (ICRA) to bring advanced training and education to the programs along with the largest trade shows in the industry.

The newly founded conventions and trade shows, The Experience will be managed and produced by Jennifer Wilkinson who previously held a similar position with Connections Events. Jennifer has over 10 years of experience producing, directing and managing conventions and trade shows. Ms. Wilkinson said that "A new convention committee is being formed from a partnership including ICRA, Industry Instructors and Textile Consultants. The committee will work on a new platform of education utilizing a combination of written materials, classroom training and hands on demonstration. The hands-on demonstrations will be expanded and used to further research, teach and instruct how to apply what is learned in the classroom. We are really excited to bring The EXPERIENCE to the industry and look forward to working with all areas of the industry."

The trade shows will feature the manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, educators, associations, organizations and others who provided goods and services to the cleaning and restoration industry. The show will feature carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, area rug cleaning, hard surface floor cleaning, sealing and restoration, inspections, water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, trauma scene clean-up, duct cleaning, maintenance type services, basic construction practices, business management, and marketing, training in operations and services and sales training. The goal of these conventions and trade shows is to offer tools and training that individuals and businesses can immediately incorporate into their businesses for growth and greater profits.

"The Experience" shows are scheduled April 18, 19 and 20, 2013 on the beach in Clearwater Beach Florida, and Las Vegas Nevada September 4, 5 and 6, 2013.

Craig Kersemeir, President of ICRA stated, "'The Experience' will include advanced training modules from ICRA in cleaning and restoration. ICRA will offer these programs at both locations annually.”

For more information go to: www.experiencetheevents.com or call at 888-881-1001 x10.

CRA’s 1st Annual NorCal Golf Tournament a success!!

2012-10-15T09:57:00.001-07:00

With over 20 foursomes consisting of cleaning and restoration companies as well as property managers and adjusters, the tournament held on October 5^th at Eagle Vines Vineyards and Golf Club proved to be a success. From pretzels to barbequed hot links and Sloppy Joe sandwiches, to root beer floats, tequila shots, and wine tasting, golfers were wined and dined by hole sponsors as they meandered through the beautiful Napa Valley course. After the game, players gathered for cocktails and the Awards ceremony in which 1^st,, 2^nd, and 3^rd place winners were given prizes such as Odyssey Putters and bottles of Vezer ’07 Cabernet wine in lieu of trophies.

Winners of CRA’s 1^st Annual NorCal Golf Tournament are as follows:

First Place

Easton Construction

Andrew Easton, Josh Diaz, Jeff Cole, Ken Maghuyop

Second Place

SRI

Joe Baughman, Lynda Shain, Brock Emanuel, Dillon Emanuel

Third Place

American Claims

Greig Merritt, Jeff Conrad, Michelle Kaufman

Closest to the Pin Contest Winners

Hole #6: Vin C - 3’ 2”

Hole #8: Josh Diaz – 23’ 6”

Hole #12: Jerry Thosen – 4’ 11”

Hole #15: Ken Mayhoye – 4’

Longest Drive Contest

Hole #3: Chris Larsen – 330 yds.

Hole #14: Randy Raulerson – 340 yds.

Having only a few months to pull our first tournament together, and having had it turn out as it did, has us excited for next year’s tournament on September 27^th, 2013 at the same venue: Eagle Vines. We plan on selling out the next tournament quickly and are anxious to once again organize this great event now that we have this experience to build from.

For those of you who are interested in participating, either as a golfer or sponsor, in CRA’s 2^nd NorCal Golf Tournament on Sept 27, 2013, please contact us at 916-736-1100, x302 or email us at jgermond@crassociation.org so that we are able to notify you of the details when the time comes.

Last but certainly not least, we would like to once again thank all of our sponsors and volunteers for their tremendous support and efforts in making this tournament a success:

Our Major Sponsors:

Eclipse Marketing and Insurance Services

CAL-Inc.

As well as:

National E&S

Zebra Restoration

PODS Storage Mobility of CA

MasterCleaners

Dryco

JCMH Consulting

Paul Davis Restoration, North Bay

Titan Environmental Solutions

TexCare

Abatix

FRSTeam by Custom Commercial

Assured Relocation

Crouse & Associates Insurance Services

P.W. Stephens Environmental, Inc.

Easton Construction Group, Inc.

The Garment Restoration Company

CRDN of the Greater Bay Area

And a special thanks to our volunteers:

Lynsey Camara of PuroClean Home Rescue

Marie Borders of Renew Systems

Trey Mudge of Oakwood Construction

Michelle Windsor of CRDN Greater Bay Area

& Joe Baughman of SRI

Thank you, also, to those who worked on the golf committee:

Rose Miller of Servpro of Rancho Cordova

& Jon Aronson of P.W. Stephens

Thank you all. We could not have done this without you.

Southern California Regional Meeting “Common Mistakes in Water Restoration & Mold Remediation Projects”

2012-10-10T10:13:00.001-07:00

The Cleaning and Restoration Association held it's Southern California Regional Meeting on Tuesday, September 25th. James A. Mosier, Restoration Industry Expert Witness & Consultant, gave a presentation on “Common Mistakes in Water Restoration & Mold Remediation Projects.” Participants learned about common mistakes made in performing water damage and mold remediation projects regarding contracts, insurance, and usual and customary care practices.

James 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.

Lunch was provided by Patriot Environmental Lab Services, Inc.

CRA Welcomes New Board Members

2012-09-13T16:52:00.001-07:00

The CRA would like to thank those members who participated in the election of our new board members. The following members include newly elected and recently appointed CRA BOD members:

Newly Elected BOD Members

Bill Weber
Steve Marsh
Bruce White

Recently Appointed BOD Members

Mike Morris
Barry Costa
Gabe Whitney

Current BOD Members

O.P. Almaraz
Don Banister
Gabe Matthews
Lynsey Camara
Nick DeLuca

CRA Board Members are elected for a 3 year term. On occasion, we have added board members to help expand into other geographic areas and to fill vacant seats.

According to our bylaws, the Board of Directors will meet to determine which board members will constitute the Executive Committee for 2013. The next BOD elections will be held in September 2013 and will take place at the CRA Annual Membership Meeting.

CRA at Connections this Week

2012-09-07T16:55:00.001-07:00

CRA's President, O.P. Almarez, gives a quick tour of the Connections Convention & Trade Show in Las Vegas, in case you missed it this year.

SoCal Regional Meeting Rescheduled for September 25th

2012-08-28T15:12:00.002-07:00

SoCal Regional Meeting: “Common Mistakes in Water Restoration & Mold Remediation Projects.” has been rescheduled for September 25th.

The Cleaning and Restoration Association would like to invite you to our Southern California Regional Meeting on Tuesday, September 25th 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.