ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
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Calling All Members
We need your expertise! Without the strong partnership between PRSM and our members, PRSM would not be where we are today. Every effort builds upon the previous one, make PRSM an incredible organization. Your dedication to the retail facilities industry and to the association will definitely take PRSM to the next level. Make it your new year's resolution to volunteer!
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Member Recognition
Kyle Brekke (formerly with Michaels Stores) has joined JCPenney as Director of Facilities Maintenance in Plano, TX.
If you have changed jobs, got a promotion or have received a special recognition let us know and we will post it in the next issue of Shop Talk.
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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
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January 10, 2008
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hosted by Jennifer Russell, TELUS
January 17, 2008
Plano, Texas
Hosted by Bob Molyneux, JCPenney
February 7, 2008
Los Angeles, California
Hosted by Steve McLean, Lucky Brands
February 21, 2008
Chicago, Illinois
Hosted by Jason Berg
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Your membership is very important to us. To find out more about you, our member, each issue we will ask you to take a short one minute survey. This will help us provide you with more value to your membership. Click here for survey
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Greetings!
Welcome to the first edition of Shop Talk, your monthly e-Newsletter and your one-stop "Shop" to the world of professional retail facilities maintenance management. In this issue, we want to introduce you to the features of Shop Talk, and tell you about the exciting benefits of being a member of the Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association. We also want to share some important information about the PRSM Association.
It is a new year and we are thrilled about the future of the retail facilities maintenace industry and PRSM. We hope you will join us for the exciting ride. Keep reading for more information about what we have in store for you. |
Online Registration Is Open For PRSM2008!
Plans are well underway for PRSM2008! - The year's complete retail facility management event! Join us on April 13-15, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Today's retail facilities maintenance professional is charged with maintaining a quality and safe shopping environment for consumers while being challenged to do it with a tight budget and limited resources. Although not an impossible task, it is a continuous trial to balance the demands and expectations of senior management while looking out for the company's bottom line.
At PRSM2008! it is a one-stop event where you can:
- NETWORK with your peers to share tips on presenting business cases for more resources and how they are competitvely bidding for products and services.
- LEARN how to meet management's expectations by honing your presentation skills to executives and your employees.
- SHARPEN your leadership skills to demonstrate your value to your company.
- RECHARGE your energy level and focus on what is new and upcoming in the industry.
This is an opportunity to step back from your responsibilities and learn useful and practical information that helps you meet the daily demands of your position.
By the end of this event, you will be better EDUCATED, ENERGIZED and a more COMPLETE retail facility maintenance professional!
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 Green Survey Results PRSM recognizes the importance of the current green initiatives that are occurring within the U.S. and Canada and understands the vital role that retail maintenance professionals play in keeping our environment clean and healthy.
Thank you to all of our retail members who took time out of their busy schedules to complete the online Green Intiative Survey. The results have been tallied and here is a sampling of what our members had to say:
- 31% have initiated a program for onsite renewable energy.
- 28% have initiated a program for optimum energy efficiency for HVAC.
- 46% track post-mortem results.
- 37% have a cardboard, paper-based materials recycling program in place.
- 68% are investing in new products/services to help reduce costs.
- 37% use preventative maintenance programs to be more environmentally responsible.
- 83% do not have a policy in place to only purchase energy efficient products.
- 80% do not track their company's carbon footprint.
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We are quickly approaching the time of year for the 2008 PRSM Board of Directors' Elections. Four seats (two retail and two vendor) are up for a three-year term. Within the next few days, qualified voting members will receive a nomination form via email to submit your own name or the name of another member whom you believe would make a valuable contribution as a leader of our association. Nominations must be received by Tuesday, February 5.
Here is criteria to keep in mind when considering a nominee:
· Committee involvement
· Industry involvement and expertise
· Leadership capabilities
· Longevity as a PRSM member
· Credibility, character, and time availability
Once the nominations are reviewed by the Nominating Committee, chaired by PRSM Association Vice President Mario Vega, a slate of candidates will be announced. Qualified voting members will receive an official electronic ballot via email with candidate qualifications. Watch your email for the electronic ballot and the deadline for voting. Members are encouraged to vote. It's a privilege of PRSM membership!
Annual Awards Program Being Revised
PRSM President Kyle Brekke has appointed an Awards Task Force to review and revise the Association's Annual Awards Program featuring a Retailer of the Year, Vendor of the Year and Service Excellence Awards. Kristie Burrows of ENTEK, Inc. and a current PRSM Board Member has agreed to chair the task force. Balloting for the 2008 Awards will be open to all voting members via electronic ballot prior to the PRSM National Conference with honorees receiving special recognition on Tuesday, April 15 at PRSM2008! Next month's issue of Shop Talk, will update you on the nominations process.
Logo Use Policy
Have you signed a logo use policy lately? Members are welcome to display the PRSM logo on their company website provided they have paid their dues, signed a current logo use policy and agreed to abide by its requirements. If you haven't signed the newly revised 2008 requirements, please contact Len Williams, lwilliams@prsm.com |
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Grow With Us In 2008
It's easy! Just introduce someone in the retail facilities maintenance industry to your community - Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association, and watch 'our' community grow.
Get the recognition you deserve and see your company's name right here!January begins our three month referral program.
Bring the association just one new member and see your name here in our monthly newsletter...Bring five or more and it could give you the opportunity to win our Grand Prize! See the December/January issue of Professional Retail Store Maintenance Magazine to for information. | |
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