The Reclaimer: Online!
Dedicated to strengthening your business August 19, 2011 |
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| Greetings! | |
Thank you for your membership!
You are important to us, and we appreciate your comments, suggestions and any concerns. Please feel free to contact us at anytime for all your industry needs at 877-707-7332.
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3 Outstanding Seminars Scheduled | |
August 25-27, 2011
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
Thursday, August 25th
Customer Service Seminar
6:00 p.m. -7:00 pm. Snacks
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday, August 26th
Fabricare Management User Group Seminar
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 27th
Why Marketing in the 21st Century Requires Face to Face Selling and How to Make it Happen
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For detailed information about each seminar and to register to attend, please go to www.sefa.org or contact Lynn at
(877) 707-7332 or send an e-mail to lynn@sefa.org.
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| FTC Care Label Rules | |
 The Federal Trade Commission is undergoing a systematic review of all current FTC Rules including the Care Label Rules. Specifically the FTC is seeking comments on the overall costs, benefits, and necessity of the Rule on Care Labeling. Some of the specific concerns are the inclusion of professional wetcleaning, the use of care symbols, and how the new alternative solvents work within the system. There is some concern over the definition of "drycleaning" and how the new technologies fit into the system.
DLI is currently working on an in-depth review of the proposals, and will be providing industry comments. All members are invited to add their own comments and make their voice known. DLI/SEFA Members will be receiving a DLI Hotpress within the next couple weeks with talking points and suggested discussion comments.
FTC Comment Form |
| Free Membership Benefit | 
Seay Management Consultants provide human resources consulting as a free benefit for SEFA members. As a member you may call Seay Management Consultants with human resources questions, issues or problems.
The retainer agreement between SEFA and Seay Management Consultants provides you with someone to call when you have questions. Any time you have a question or any time you simply want to brainstorm a problem or a particular situation, we are available by telephone at absolutely no charge. For instance, if you have questions regarding a difficult employee termination, payment of overtime, or how to define a new policy, they just give us a call and we will work through the issue.
Call 407-426-9484 and tell the receptionist that you are a member of the South Eastern Fabricare Association and you would like to speak to a consultant. Again, you will not be charged for the consulting that you receive, as this is a free benefit for association members. |
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Gulf States Laundry Machinery Co.
Open House | |
Gulf States Laundry Machinery Company will have an Open House on September 24th and 25th. There will be a W/K-4 Solvent Seminar and Unipress New Model LS2. Live Demonstrations
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| Prescription Cards |
 Prescription Cards to Help Drycleaning Employees Save Money Millions of Americans must pay top dollar for their medications because they have no insurance or because they are not part of a large organization that has negotiated discount pricing for them. Many employers in the drycleaning industry are unable to provide health insurance coverage for their employees. Members of the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute can now request FREE discount prescription cards that allow members and their employees to save an average of 15% on brand-name and 55% on generic drugs at participating pharmacies. In addition, these cards are good for the entire family and there is no limit on the number of prescriptions filled and all drugs are covered by the card. Over 80% of all pharmacies nationwide participate in this program. "Prior to launching the program, we tested the cards to see how it works," said Jon Meijer, DLI's Membership Director. "I was very surprised by the actual savings provided by the card. We're glad we can offer a service that will help our members provide a useful cost savings to their employees." For more information, check out DLIonline.org or contact Jon Meijer at 800-638-2627 or jmeijer@dlionline.org. |
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The Officers and Directors of SEFA have worked hard to increase the value SEFA/DLI add to your business. We strive to answer to the needs of the members and to help our members grow. Members are encouraged to contact the SEFA Office to learn ways in which they can better use all the services and cost saving programs SEFA/DLI have to offer.
We are always looking for ways to better serve our members and the industry as a whole, so please let us know if there are areas you feel we could assist you in. Please either call us at 877-707-7332 or email us at: lynn@sefa.org.
Sincerely,
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Wash Respess,
SEFA President
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