Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/ SummerFest en-us http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/images/logo.gif http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/ ocibr@yahoo.com http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=97279 The 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. This 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. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=97278 Annual Friday Night Banquet 6:00pm July 25 2008 - Food. Fun. Awards. Prizes @ Comfort Inn 1675 East Sherman Blvd. Muskegon MI 49444 Menu: Lakeshore Dinner Buffet Garden Salad w/ Ranch Dressing and Rasberry Vinaigrette - served Freshly Baked Rolls w/ traditional and flavored butters Jerusalem Chicken w/ Artichokes, Sundried Tomatoes and Mushrooms, Mesquite Bourbon Glazed Beef Brisket Parmesan Smashed Redskin Potatoes Dilled Green Beans w/ Garlic and White Wine Bowties Alfredo w/ Grilled Vegetables The cost is $40.00 per person. The deadline for the banquet is July 11th, so please, if you are thinking of attending, please reserve your seat ASAP. SF X CCT Course Sign Up Limited Seating Available for this special IICRC Certified Carpet Cleaning Technician Course, Sign Up NOW! ONLY $50 + $5 CC Fee * Optional $50 Testing Fee payable to IICRC at time of test (not included) 2008 SummerFest Course July 24 - 25 2008 CCT - Carpet Cleaning Instructor: Paul Lucas, Chemmax @ ChemMax 6479 Norton Center Dr Muskegon, MI 49441 HOTEL: Comfort Inn is now booked full, please choose from the alternate hotels below: Amerihost 4677 Harvey St, Muskegon, MI - (231) 798-0220 $119 W-TH / $149 F-SA Shoreline Inn 750 Terrace Point Rd, Muskegon, MI - (231) 727-8483 $99 - $169 Depending on Room type (Penthouses also available at a higher rate) Holiday Inn 939 Third St., Muskegon, MI - (231) 722-0100 $132.96 W-TH / $170.96 (2 Q beds) Days Inn 3450 Hoyt St, Muskegon, MI - (231) 733-2601 $70 W-TH / $80 F-SA (2 dbl. beds) Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:36:34 -0500 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=97277 SummerFest X Schedule July 24 - 26 2008 Thursday July 24, 2008 8:00 - 5:00 pm CCT Course @ ChemMax 6479 Norton Center Dr Muskegon, MI 49441 - $50* Alternate Schedule (non CCT attendees) 9:00am- 1:00 pm Nathan Koets Rug Plant - Advanced Restoration 307 Summer Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Lunch TBA 2:00- 5:00 pm Mill Tour - Scott Group Custom Carpets 3232 Kraft Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 6:00 Dinner Golden Corral 1788 E Sternberg Rd, Muskegon, MI 7:00- 11:00 pm Meeting Room - @ Comfort Inn 1675 East Sherman Blvd. Muskegon MI 49444 Friday July 25 2008 8:00 - 5:00 pm CCT Course @ ChemMax 6479 Norton Center Dr Muskegon, MI 49441 - $50* Alternate Schedule (non CCT attendees) 9:00am - 11:00pm Rugs to Run from - Nathan Koets - Essential information for anyone who cleans rugs or is considering expanding into this service. Why improper rug identification can lead to the death of the rug cleaner. Come learn and increase your knowledge about rug identification. @ Advanced Restoration 307 Summer Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 11:00am - 12:00pm IICRC - Ruth Travis - All about the IICRC and how it can benefit your company. @ Advanced Restoration 307 Summer Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 12:00am - 1:00pm - Lunch TBA 1:30pm - 3:00pm More Rugs with - Nathan Koets - Rug Cleaning @ Advanced Restoration 307 Summer Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 4:00- 5:30 pm Tour - ChemMax 6479 Norton Center Dr Muskegon, MI 49441 ANNUAL FRIDAY NIGHT BANQUET 6:00pm Annual SummerFest Friday Night Banquet - $40 each person : Menu TBA. Door prizes The deadline for the banquet is July 11th, so please, if you are thinking of attending, please reserve your seat ASAP. Saturday July 26 2008 ;@ DSC Laboratories 1979 Latimer Dr, Muskegon, MI 9:00am- 9:30 pm Presentation - Cary Mitchell (Shaw) on Encapsulation 9:30am to 10:00am - Presentation - Chemmax - Paul Lucas 10:00am - 11:00am - Presentation and tour of DSC Laboratories and DSC Products presented by Mark Kling 11:00am - 11:30am - Annual Round Table - Nominate locations for 2010 SummerFest XII 11:30am - 1:00pm - Lunch Compliments of DSC - (Old World Polish Food!) 12:00pm - 6:00pm - Demos. Various equipment, products and methods on display. Hands-On. 2:00pm - 3:00pm - SFSMC - Summerfest Spot Master Championship - Who will be crowned 2008 Spot Master? Friendly competition with prize and trophies for winners. Think you are the best? Prove it! 3:00pm - 6:30pm - Demos (continued). Various equipment, products and methods on display. Hands-On. 7:00pm Dinner Location: Captain Jacks Bar and Grill - 1601 Beach St Muskegon MI Dinner, Drinks, Sunset on the shore of Lake Michigan. Tentative schedule , check back for updates / changes For more information on this years' event please visit www.GoToSummerFest.com or contact Andrechelle Cermak at 440-257-6705 Thu, 29 May 2008 09:57:35 -0500 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=97275 The Summerfest Committee is proud to announce the 10TH ANNUAL SUMMERFEST Date: July. 24,25,26 - 2008 Host: DSC Products 2008 SummerFest Course July 24 - 25 2008 CCT - Carpet Cleaning Instructor: Paul Lucas, Chemmax Please check back for updates. SummerFest WebSite - www.GoToSummerFest.com Where to stay? Comfort Inn Muskegon - 1675 East Sherman Blvd. Muskegon MI 49444 (231)739-9092 Where is Muskegon MI? Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:44:34 -0600 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=97274 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 Championship Mon, 06 Aug 2007 09:20:00 -0500 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=97273 Indianapolis Indiana - Andrechelle Cermak of Andrechelle.com and EcoClean Carpet Care, Mentor, OH and Scott Rendall of BRC and Rendall's Certified Cleaning Service, Howell, MI were honored with the Summerfest IX Man and Woman of the Year awards for 2007. Both are high quality individuals, operate good honest businesses, and give back to the industry. Mon, 06 Aug 2007 08:40:00 -0500 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=97272 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 07:10:00 -0500 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=97269 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 Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=97268 The Summerfest Committee is proud to announce the 9TH ANNUAL SUMMERFEST Date: Aug. 2,3,4 2007 Host: Boldens HydroLab Official Hotel: Holiday Inn Indianapolis NorthEast Hotel Cost: $75 per night (July 15 2007 Deadline) SummerFest Course Schedule Click Here More Details Coming Soon! Please check back for updates. SummerFest WebSite - www.GoToSummerFest.com Thu, 01 Mar 2007 07:00:00 -0600 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=97267 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 Championship Sat, 09 Sep 2006 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=97266 Myrtle Beach, SC - Mark Cermak of OCIBR.com (EcoClean Carpet Care), Madison, OH and Lisa Smith-Lydon of GreenGlides, Sun City, CA were honored with the Summerfest VIII Man and Woman of the Year awards for 2006. Both are high quality individuals, operate good honest businesses, and give back to the industry. More SummerFest Pictures Click Here Fri, 08 Sep 2006 23:00:00 -0500 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=97265 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 Fri, 01 Sep 2006 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=97264 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 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=97263 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 Sat, 20 May 2006 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=97262 The Summerfest Committee is proud to announce the 8TH ANNUAL SUMMERFEST Date: September 7th - 10th 2006 Place: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina New SummerFest WebSite - www.GoToSummerFest.com M Grande Resort located at 2701 South Ocean Blvd.in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has been chosen as the official hotel for Summerfest VIII. To make your hotel reservations, call the M Grande Resort at 1-800-992-1055. Please tell them you will be with the Summerfest Group so you can get the special SummerFest rate. OceanView - $84 + $4 resort fee* OceanFront - $94 + $4 resort fee* You can also visit the M Grande Resort & Spa online at http://www.mgranderesort.com. Check the Calendar for Current Schedule of Events Wed, 01 Mar 2006 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=11 Portland, OR. - Summerfest VII 2005 Spot Master Champions - Jeff Lydon and Michael Ellis. The 2005 Spot Master Championship sponsored by Magic Wand Co. was on Saturday at Summerfest VII in Portland Oregon. The contestants (teams of 2) had to take out some of the hardest stains in a given time. 2005 Spot Master Champions Michael Ellis and Jeff Lydon More picture from the Summerfest VII 2005 Spot Master Championship ... Sat, 17 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=12 Portland, OR - Gerald Geurkink of Carpet Care Systems, San Marcos, California and Anna Agostino of Dom's Cleaning Service, North Babylon, NY were awarded the Summerfest VII Man and Woman of the Year awards for 2005. Both are high quality individuals, operate good honest businesses, and participate in Summerfest. More awards.... Fri, 16 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=8 The Summerfest Committee is happy to announce the SEVENTH ANNUAL SUMMERFEST Date: September 15th - 18th 2005 Place: Portland, Oregon What is Summerfest? Click here Red Lion Hotel (Portland Convention Center) located at 1021 NE Grand Avenue in Portland, Oregon has been chosen as the official hotel for Summerfest VII. Summerfest Group has special rate of $74.00 per night. To make reservations you can either call 1-800-343-1822 or call the hotel directly at 1-503-235-2100. Please tell them you will be with the Summerfest Group so you can get the $74.00 rate. You can also visit the Red Lion Hotel at http://www.redlion.com. Special thanks to Summerfest VII host: Dave Deibert of CRS Supply Wed, 12 Jan 2005 18:50:06 -0600 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5 KNOXVILLE, TN — Dom Agostino of Dom's Cleaning Service, North Babylon, NY and Lee Stockwell, Lee's Carpet Cleaning, Murray, KY teamed up to take top honors in the 6th annual Summerfest Spot Master Championship Saturday. The contest, sponsored by CM/Cleanfax magazine with trophies donated by the Magic Wand Company, had eight two-man teams, and each team had 30 minutes to remove 13 tough stains, including mustard, Magic Marker, ballpoint ink, Kool-Aid and fingernail polish. Stockwell and Agostino, with nearly 50 years' experience in the carpet cleaning industry, were chosen by a panel of judges to have removed the most spots and stains with best final appearance and texture retention. Mon, 13 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=6 The Summerfest Committee would like to thank all who have very kindly and generously donated to SF and made it such a huge success. And this list is in no particular order, we appreciate all that everyone has done. Sun, 12 Sep 2004 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.gotosummerfest.com/sf/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7 KNOXVILLE, TN - 2004 Summerfest Awards Carpet Cleaning Man of the Year - Dom Agostino Carpet Cleaning Woman of the Year - Andrechelle Cermak More SummerFest Pictures Fri, 10 Sep 2004 23:00:00 -0500