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SummerFest X 2008: SummerFest X July 24-26 2008 |
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Posted by: SummerFestCommittee on Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 08:30 AM |
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tenth annual SummerFest was held July 24-26 in Muskegon MI with some events in
Grand Rapids MI. A full schedule of activities kept everyone busy but not rushed.
Each year is better than the last and this year was certainly no exception.
 Paul
Lucas of ChemMax taught a CCT course at a very special SummerFest rate for attendees.
Two days at Nathan Koets rug Plant (Advanced Restoration) for in depth, hands
on rug cleaning demonstrations, tips and training.
An impressive tour of Scott Group Custom Carpet Mill where they make custom
wool, silk, and cashmere carpets and rugs for the airline and marine industries
as well as residential and commercial carpets and rugs. Following the custom
carpets from design to the art of hand tufting, to completion was an incredible
experience, not easily put into words.
Informative presentations by Shaw’s Cary Mitchell on encapsulation cleaning,
Ruth Travis on the IICRC, and Paul Lucas on the history of soap / detergent
were also highlights of this years event.
The annual Friday night banquet was packed. Everyone went home with at least
one door prize, as well as a roll of Sticky Tabs, a gallon of VacAway and a
SummerFest shirt. Grand prize was a 14” Greenhorn wand, winner George
Farnworth of Quality Carpet Care Mentor OH.
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year’s winners of SummerFest awards for participation and dedication to
bettering the industry and helping make SummerFest a success are:
2008 Man of the Year – K. Mark Kling.
2008 Woman of the Year – Ruth Travis.
 Saturday
at DSC everyone enjoyed the friendly competition for the 2008 SpotMaster Championship
title. This year’s SpotMaster Champions are Jerry Szpak (Commercial Carpet
Care Redford MI) and Jerry McMahon (Hawkeye Carpet Care Fort Dodge IA).
Jerry Szpak also the lucky winner of the Rug Badger raffle to help an orphanage
in India.
 After
the tour of DSC Laboratories to see how cleaning products are designed and blended
and a spectacular authentic Polish food lunch buffet, DSC shuttled all the attendees
to the marina and took everyone sailing.
All three days had equipment, products and methods on display with time for
in depth, hands on training.
Great speakers, presentations and tours, the (no suit and tie) atmosphere was
relaxed and fun.
Special thanks go out to Mark and Andrechelle Cermak and the Summerfest Committee
who put this awesome event together, Scott's Group, Paul Lucas, Nathan and the
Koets' family, and Mark and the Kling family for your hospitality and generosity.
Thanks also to all who participated and made this event so terrific.
Hope to see you all next year!
SummerFest Committee
Visit www.GoToSummerFest.com for announcements and updates for SummerFest XI
in 2009 and to view photos from SummerFest X and previous SF events.
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SummerFest IX 2007: SummerFest IX 2007 Spot Master Champions |
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Posted by: SummerFestCommittee on Monday, August 06, 2007 - 09:20 AM |
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Indianapolis, Indiana - Summerfest IX 2007 Spot Master Champions - Andrechelle Cermak and Rachelle Hill The 2007 Spot Master Championship sponsored by DSC (dscprod.com) was on Saturday at Summerfest IX in Indianapolis, Indiana. The contestants (teams of 2) had to take out some of the hardest stains in a given time.
The winners received a trophy, and spotting kit from DSC and title of SummerFest IX SpotMaster Champions
Think you've got what it takes to be champion? Bring it to Summerfest X 2008 Spot Master Chapionship
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SummerFest IX 2007: SummerFest 2007 A Multitude Of Thanks...... |
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Posted by: SummerFestCommittee on Sunday, August 05, 2007 - 07:10 AM |
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The SummerFest Committee would like to thank all who have very kindly and generously donated to SummerFest and made it such a huge success. And this list is in no particular order, we appreciate all that everyone has done.
THANK YOU!
Kurt Bolden and everyone at Bolden HydroLabs for hosting SummerFest IX.
THANK YOU!
Ruth Travis for that wonderful Rug Identification Presentation.
THANK YOU!
Larry Galler for your informative Presentation.
THANK YOU!
Mark Kling, of DSC for sponsoring the Spot Master Championship
THANK YOU!
OCIBR.com for the trophies and the SummerFest Banquet cake.
A HUGE THANKS to the following for donating to the Friday Night Door Prizes.
John Geurkink / Carpet Care Systems
Steve Smith - VacAway
The Maker Co.
Scott Rendall / BRC Systems
Rick Gelinas / Excellent Supply
Power Clean
Judson Labs
Butler
Blue Line
Bullen
LMCCA
Wayne Miller / PDQ
Davis Gargan
HydraMaster
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SummerFest IX 2007: 2007 SummerFest IX Updated Schedule |
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Posted by: SummerFestCommittee on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 12:00 AM |
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SummerFest IX Updated Schedule
Aug 2- 4 2007
Thursday August 2, 2007
6:00 Dinner Bennigan's restaurant (at Holiday Inn)
7:00- 11:00 pm Meeting Room - Holiday Inn
Friday August 3, 2007
Friday Aug 3 2007
9:00am - 10:30am Larry Galler - You CAN Create the Business of Your Dreams
When you started your business you had dreams of your future, you made promises to yourself, and you've worked hard to turn those dreams and promises into reality... but most business fall short and their owners settle for less. But you can create that business you dreamed about. In an interactive presentation, Business Coach and Consultant Larry Galler will guide you towards creating the business of your dreams and your promises.
10:30am - 12:00pm The Evolution of OPing - John Geurkink -
Very interesting especially to new guys who have no clue as to how rough it
was starting out in padding before the advent of all the new machines, products and pads.
You will see you have a lot of benefits that we didn't have in the beginning
and a money making advantage that is unbelievable compared to the early days.
1:30pm - 3:00pm Rug Identification - Ruth Travis - Why improper rug identification can lead to the death of the rug cleaner. Come learn and increase your knowledge about rug identification.
ANNUAL FRIDAY NIGHT BANQUET
6:00pm Annual SummerFest Friday Night Banquet - at the Hilton
Garden Inn - Buffet dinner (Roast Beef with mushroom herb sauce, Chicken Piccata,
Herb Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetable Medley, salad, rolls &
butter, and a pasta dish to be announced).
The cost is 35.00 per person. You may send a check, money order to Anna at 129 Greenwood Drive, North Babylon, New York 11703 or pay using your Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover (call Anna @ 631-243-2380).
The deadline for the banquet is July 20th, so please, if you are thinking of
attending, please reserve your seat ASAP.
Saturday Aug 4 2007
9:30am to 10:30am - Annual Round Table - Nominate locations
for 2008 SummerFest X
10:30am - 11:30am - Presentation on Bolden’s Drying
Systems presented by Kurt Bolden
(Hydro Lab, Xtreme Team, Year Round Expo, Rent-X)
11:30am - 1:00pm - Lunch -
1:00pm - 2:00pm - SFSMC - Summerfest Spot Master Championship
- Who will be crowned 2007 Spot Master? Friendly competition with prize and
trophies for winners. Think you are the best? Prove it!
2:00pm - 6:00pm - Demos. Various equipment, products and methods on display. Hands-On.
6:30pm Dinner Location: Boldens - smoked pulled pork, baked
potatoes, corn on the cob, and salad. The cost for the dinner will be $10.00
per person.
For more information on this years' event please visit
www.GoToSummerFest.com or contact Andrechelle Cermak
at 440-257-6705
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Summerfest VIII 2006: SummerFest VIII 2006 Spot Master Champions |
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Posted by: Admin on Saturday, September 09, 2006 - 07:00 PM |
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Myrtle Beach, SC. - Summerfest VIII 2006 Spot Master Champions - Mark Cermak and Jeff Cross The 2006 Spot Master Championship sponsored by DSC (dscprod.com) was on Saturday at Summerfest VIII in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. The contestants (teams of 2) had to take out some of the hardest stains in a given time.
 
The winners received a trophy, and spotting kit from DSC and title of SummerFest VIII SpotMaster Champions
Think you've got what it takes to be champion? Bring it to Summerfest IX 2007 Spot Master Chapionship
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Summerfest VIII 2006: SummerFest VIII Updated Schedule |
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Posted by: Admin on Friday, September 01, 2006 - 01:00 PM |
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SummerFest VIII Updated Schedule
Updated Schedule for Saturday Sept 9 2006
9:30am to 10:30am - Annual Round Table - anything and everything
associated with the cleaning business will be discussed.
10:30am - 11:30am - Attracting
a Better Quality Customer - Steve Marsh - Competition Free Marketing
11:30am - 1:30pm - Lunch - The
Filling Station Restaurant Compliments of
Cleanfax Magazine
1:30pm - 2:30pm - SFSMC - Summerfest Spot Master Championship
- Who will be crowned 2006 Spot Master? Friendly competition with prize (DSC Spotting
Kit) and trophies for winners. Think you are the best? Prove it!
2:30pm - 5:30pm - Demos. Various equipment, products and methods
on display. Hands-On.
6:30pm Dinner Location: Damons Grill Oceanfront
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Summerfest VIII 2006: Attracting a Better Quality Customer |
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Posted by: Admin on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 11:00 AM |
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Most of you residential carpet cleaners will claim that you want to clean for the high-end residential market. But the result of your marketing is that you end up attracting price shoppers who are looking for miracles. Steve Marsh, the creator of the Competition-Free Marketing Program, will explain how this desired market thinks differently than we do. He will show what cleaners consider powerful benefits, actually frighten the high-end residential consumer. Steve will show you what these customers are really looking for in a carpet cleaner.
Don't miss Steve Marsh's presentation Saturday morning, Sept. 9 2006 at SummerFest VIII
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Summerfest VIII 2006: SummerFest VIII course announced - UFT |
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Posted by: Admin on Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 01:00 PM |
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The SummerFest Committee is proud to announce the details of the 2006, SummerFest VIII technical course.
The 2006 Summerfest VIII Class, an IICRC approved certifcation course, will be the (UFT) Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician course. Instructor Steve Marsh. 
Thursday 9/7 and Friday 9/8 from 8:00am to 5:00pm at M Grande Resort 2701 South Ocean Blvd. Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
This course is being offered for the amazing price of only $50 per student. Hurry limited seating available.
This is an IICRC certification class. The fee for certifications test will be an additional $50.00 fee payable (to IICRC) on the day of the exam which will be on Friday 9/8 at approximately 2:00pm. Test is optional.
Anyone interested in taking this class, please contact Mark or Andrechelle Cermak UFT@GoToSummerFest.com
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The Summerfest Committee is proud to announce the
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