The Rental Rag
The voice of The ARA of NJ
September 2004
YOUR ARA-NJ
OFFICERS
President:
Megan Jones
Celebration Party Rentals
PO Box
2151
Flemington,
NJ 08822
phone (908) 735-7368
fax (908) 806-0029
Vice President:
& Legistative
Dan Mihalko
Do-It-Yourself-Rentals
38 Route 10 West
East Hanover, NJ 07936
phone (973) 887-2251
fax (973) 887-8770
Secretary:
Judy Boelhouwer
Friendly Rental Center
1709 Rt. 130 -
North Brunswick, NJ
Tel: 732-297-6100
Fax: 732-297-6160
Treasurer
Tom Lade
All County Rentals
2 Lackawanna Place
Morristown, NJ 07960
phone (973) 267-1255
fax (973) 267-4327
ARA-NJ
BOARD MEMBERS
Communications
Steve Kohn
Millers Rentals & Sales
764 US HW #1
Edison, NJ 08817
phone (732) 985-3050
fax (732) 985-4415
National Representative
Joe Mihalko, Jr.
Do-It-Yourself-Rentals
38 Route 10 West
East Hanover, NJ 07936
phone (973) 887-2251
fax (973) 887-8770
Education Chairman:
Dave Hinck
A Party Center
202 Fairfield Rd.
Fairfield, NJ 07006
phone (973) 575-1190
fax (973) 808-7192
Associate Representative:
Brian Higgins
Kaye Insurance
38 Perrin Ave
Pompton Lakes 07442
phone 973-835-8439
fax 835-7312
Executive Director:
Carl Sparacio
A.R.A. of NJ
28 Refy Ave.
Ramsey, NJ 07442
Phone: 201-327-2495
Fax: 201-236-8934
Social Chairperson
Kristen Redmond
United Rent All
230 Rt. 206 South
Hillsborough 08876
phone 908-359-3663
fax 908-359-4319
Party SIG
Rocky Sconda
Jessica Sorkau
Main Attractions
85 Newfield Ave
Edison, NJ 08837
phone 732-225-3500
fax 732-225-2110
Tool Sig
Tom Faitoute
Rentals Unlimited
191 Route 23
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Phone (201) 973-839-1200
Fax (201) 856-629-3094
Membership
Howard Heller
M & R Sales
82 Gallinson Drive
Murray Hill, NJ 07974
phone (908) 508-0658
mnrsls@bellatlantic.net
JERSEY TALK
Howard Heller
Congratulations to Content on their new offices and warehouse in East Rutherford (50 Willow Street). We look forward to a grand opening NJARA meeting- with lots of champagne!
Note that Inflatable Manufacturers are being asked to supply shipping data to the NJ Department of Community Affairs. Inspectors may be contacting you regarding licensing/inspections of your inflatsbles as a result.
SUPPORT OUR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
A-1 Tablecloth Co.
Murray Vale
201-727-8987
Air & Electic Tool Services
Walter Benson
908-272-5567
Allied Insurance Brokers
Stephen Chapas
412-231-8383
Anchr Industries
Howard Jaslow
800-808-8368
Atlas Copco
Tom Butler
412-536-0600
BilJax, Inc.
Sam Jacobs
707-432-1173
Blairs Rental Service
Blair Guker
732-255-3584
B.T. Sales Group
Jeffrey Kleinman
516-420-4111
Cadco Company
Ben Ryom
800-942-2326
Ditch Witch of NJ
Joe Bera
732-446-9600
G.R.Evans Associates
Gary Evans
800-247-6722
Garden State Bobcat
Bob Woods
732-780-6880
Harrison Products Corp
Al Harrison
201-833-0333
Hennign Assocites
Tom Hennigan
888-944-4446
Hilti, Inc.
John Egan
610-608-2428
SUPPORT OUR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Kaye Insurance Associates
Brian Higgins
973-835-8439
L.B. Breck Sales Group
Loren Breck
607-656-9333
J D Sales
Mike Forristel
215-444-0474
J K Data Systems
Kalki Joisher
201-818-0185
M & R Sales, Inc.
Howard Heller
908-508-0658
Maywood Furniture
Ken Perrson
800-238-6797
Millennium Steel
Sam Hoffman
212-594-2190
National Chemsearch
Angelo Pruscino
732-739-2428
North Jersey Bobcat
Vincent Ryan
201-703-8866
O’Donnell & English
Timothy English
732-275-1275
Pace Marketing
Benjamin Minardi
800-295-7955
RLM Agency, Inc.
Roy Peraga;;o
973-835-6171
Republic Business Forms
Louis Saraceni
973-616-0080
R S S Distributors
Ross Wiggins
707-892-6743
Sales To Industry
Mike Rand
800-336-4784
Stanley-Bostich
David Carr
800-556-6696
SUPPORT OUR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Tarantin Tank & Equipment
Tom Tarantin
800-922-0724
Viking Representatives
Ted Vetrini
800-526-2403
Wacker Corp
Michael Kemmlein
973-442-1551
Wayne R. Cleven C.P.A.
Wayne Cleven
732-240-9700
MORE NEW MEMBERS
Hoffman’s supply
Long Valley
Rent A Skid
Mahwah
Sunbelt Rentals
Maple Shade
Event Rentals
Mt. Laurel
Rabin Rentals
Newark
Rapid Lift Service
Pennsauken
The Party Pros
Piscatiawy
Classic Rentals
Pittstown
Dazian
Secaucus
Volvo Rents
Somerville
Alan Party & Tent Rentals
So. Hackensack
J & R Rentals
Southhampton
Ms. Jones goes to Washington!
I Went to the Event Solutions Show in DC this past august to get a feel as to what is being taught to our customers, the Event Planners. I felt it was my duty to step up to the plate and concur or dispel any myths or advice that was being taught when it comes to working with rental companies.
I’m glad I went! Not only did I find it educational, but I got a brain storm. I sat in on a Town Hall Meeting where questions were posed to the audience and a panel of peers regarding issues that effect and affect us today and tomorrow. The really cool thing about it was once someone ran with the response everyone wanted to get in on the action! And since rental people as a whole love to run with issues and we have done so well with roundtables and debates, I thought what better way to bring hot topics to a fall meeting.
So….Coming to you this fall we are having a Town Hall meeting October 27th at Content Party Rental In East Rutherford. Send me questions that you would like to see used in the Town Hall. Questions accepted will not only be entered, but you will get a free ticket per entered question for the 50/50 raffle. So e-mail ASAP Megan@njara.com of you can fax to 908-806-0029 attention Megan Town Hall Question. I look Forward to a LIVELY evening!
Also, for our fall line up, we are presenting a Fork Lift Training and Certification Course, Nov. 17th at Moderns training Center in Edison. Sign up your key people or yourself. Numbers are limited so reserve your space soon! See inside for more information.
Recently I’ve had interest from new associate members to joining our group. ARA-NJ is a group that has gained a lot of attention and has received recognition from Associates, other state and national ARA groups. I’ve had e-mails and kudos regarding how active we are with educational programs, fun exciting meetings and well informed news letters. We have attracted members of other state ARA’s to participate in our programs. If you have not been involved, now is the time to see what the attraction is! Invite you all to come out and participate.
Make it a profitable fall!
Megan Jones, ARA-NJ President
Message from Megan
Party Tech Reprise
If you rent those bouncy fun rides and you didn’t have a chance to attend our recent Party Tech seminars then you really missed out on a whole lot of eye opening education!
Mike Tharpe from Fun Tec gave us the scoop from loading and unloading units to cleaning and repairing. He also gave us tips on general safety and how to deal with proper procedures for renting these units.
Did you know that the top three accidents have to do with:
1. anchoring
2. untrained operators
3. power loss
Yes, power loss and it could be someone tripping on the cord and knocking out the power. The units deflate at an incredible speed and kids get trapped in the units. Doesn’t sound like much, but try geeting trapped in a 200 lb. unit.
Did you know that when you buy an inflatable the manufacturer is requires to report the purchase to the state with a flame certificate?
Andy Lichter, Engineer with the State of NJ Department of Community Affairs says the state has hired more inspectors to keep up with the demand of the units being rented.
He said rental is a growing industry within he jurisdiction. The state has a wealth of information on its website from approved manufacturers and units to safety regulations and permitting process. Go to:
www.state,nj.us/dca/codes/ridesafetyunits.shtml
Hey, you really didn’t expect a short address from the state, did ya?
Andy was very glad we asked him to speak. He said the biggest problem he sees is lack of knowledge and responsibility with companies who rent these units. He’s even had to shut down rides that were permitted by the state when an inflatable was installed on a major road and was tied down to a truck.
The best defense in this industry is knowledge. As someone who has been renting these units for some time now this session was a real eye opener.
Thanks to all the rental stores who sent their employees out. It was well worth it!
………………………………………………………………. Megan Jones
The Legal Corner
Part of being a good manager is staying on top of things. Laws that affect us all are passed regularly. The ARA can help you understand and even pass or veto laws that pertain to your business. First, you have to be able to vote. The ARA can help you and your employees register so you can vote. That leaves me with one question, “What do we need changed?”
Every day we come across laws that affect us all. Laws that change the way we drive to laws that change the way we do business. Before these laws are passed they have to go through the legislative process. We are the beginning of that process and the ARA can help us get started. Are you a registered voter? Are your employees registered? If not, no problem, you can register yourself and your employees over the Internet. How? Easy, just go the NJARA.org. From there click on the link to ARA National Association. This will take you to their home page. Where you will need to find the heading “ADVOCACY.” For those who don’t know, advocacy means legislative stuff (stuff is a technical term). Highlighted half way through the second paragraph you’ll see “voter registration” and “absentee ballot information and forms” click on it. Next you find your appropriate state then click go. Bam! You’re there and away you go. Ready to be a voter and a difference maker.
This is only the beginning of where the ARA can help you go. As you surf through the State and National web sites you will find a plethora of information on a variety of topics. I asked earlier, “What do we need to change?” I meant it. If there are any concerns or questions you have, as your new Legislative Chairman, I’d be happy to help find a solution.
………………………………………………………………..… Dan Mihalko
Dave Hinck’s Safety Corner
ITS CHIPPER AND SHREDDER SEASON
As always the safety formula begins with the selection of well-designed equipment with good safety features built into them. the lowest price is not necessarily the least costly in the long run and probably doesn’t have room for safety features.
Your equipment knowledge is key to providing good maintenance of your chipper/shredder. a well maintained sharp clean tool is a safer tool. Knowledge of your equipment must be shared with all your staff so that they can properly inform your customers with the products capabilities. We all know the difference when we use “the right tool for the job”. it’s better, safer, faster, and often easier.
“ARDI” suggests chipper/shredders be recommended to customers as follows:
horsepower for material to
8 ½ inch
16 3 inches
22 6 inches
41 91/2 inches
Training and instruction is what sets the professional rental dealer from the mass merchandiser and the lesser competition. the significance of recommending the right chipper to the customer cannot be under emphasized. Using an under powered unit can lead to clogs, and damage to the machine. The delays and inefficiency causes reduced customer satisfaction and ties up equipment turnover and may lead to costly repairs. Most importantly, from a safety standpoint, is that a clogged machine tempts customers to clear the machine, sometimes dangerously. ARDI recommends the following safety guidelines:
· Chipper/shredders with higher intakes and outputs help to reduce accidents with small children.
· Underpowered equipment jams more easily tempting operators to take dangerous action.
· Long sleeve pants and shirts can help prevent scrapes and cuts. eye and ear protective gear as well as gloves should be a standard requirement to operate these machines.
· Loose clothing, jewelry, watches or loose “gauntlet”-type gloves are real hazards. Long hair must be confined.
· Potential hazards should be identified to each renter of these machines. All employees handling these machines and their users (customers) must be familiar with approved instructions for equipment.
· Safety instruction decals should be replaced when worn, illegible, or painted over. Keep in mind, each user potentially has never operated the tool and potentially needs even the most rudimentary safety directions to protect them from themselves.
· Alert customers to safe equipment transportation and handling techniques.
· When feeding the chipper always wear a full face shield.
· Never reach or climb into a running machine. Any clogs or jams should be dealt with while the machine is off and disabled.
· Rocks and other hard objects like knots can shoot out causing injury. Check material being put into the machine carefully to avoid jams and injuries.
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Jersey Talk ……………………………. Howard Heller
The MATRA convention is right around the corner (11/2 – 11/4). Get your absentee ballot if planning to be there early on the first day! It will be held at the Inn at Chester Springs, Exton, PA (888-253_6119) Special hotel rates will be held until 10/18.
Best wishes for a complete recovery to Curley B! The day after having a flooded basement at his East Brunswick store he was in surgery to have his gall bladder removed. He looks great and will soon be better than ever. Did you know that he was recently selected for the North Brunswick High School Basketball Hall of Fame? Congrat’s.
We’ll be meeting at Content Party Rental and our hosts for this meeting are Charles Schwartz and Bob Heaney
Located at: 50 Willow Street, East Rutherford, NJ
Phone: 201-623-0400
On: October 27th, 2004
Time: Meet & Greet 6 to 6:30 pm, Dinner 6:30 to 7 pm,
Meeting 7 pm
Content Party Rental services the metropolitan area and are celebrating their 18th year in the party rental industry.
The company began as a part time business in a two car garage in Moonachie New Jersey with 40 tables, 175 chairs, 6 tents, and one mail truck. That was back in 1986.
In 1987 they moved to another 2 car garage in Carlstadt then, in 1989 they moved (do you detect a pattern here?) to a 1,500 sq. ft. warehouse in Carlstadt.
In 1991 the business moved to a 2,000 sq. ft. back warehouse in Little Ferry then, in 1993 took over the front warehouse and office totaling 8,000 sq. ft.
Last year they moved to their present location, a 20,000 sq. ft. office and warehouse in East Rutherford. It houses 6 trucks, 2 vans, 15,000 chairs, 1,500 tables and lots more.
You’ll have to come see for yourself.
The Program:
Megan says: “we are having a Town Hall meeting October 27th at Content Party Rental In East Rutherford. Send me questions that you would like to see used in the Town Hall. Questions accepted will not only be entered, but you will get a free ticket per entered question for the 50/50 raffle. So e-mail ASAP Megan@njara.com of you can fax to 908-806-0029 attention Megan Town Hall Question. I look Forward to a LIVELY evening!”
From Route 17 to Paterson Plank Road Exit – proceed west approximately 1 mile, go over tracks. The second block after tracks is Willow Street – Make a left to number 50.
From the NJ Turnpike, Exit 15W (Route 3 West) to Route 17 North. Exit Paterson Plank Road – Make left and follow directions above.
If you require more specific direction from other locations, call Content Party at 201-623-0400
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See next page for another special event for ARA-NJ members
Your ARA-NJ Presents
for all rental operations
Industrial Forklift Operator Seminar. Classroom and Practical training on a sit down counterbalanced ForkLift. Training by Ron Cusumano & Hector Valentin of the
Modern Group Training Center
75 New Street Edison NJ 08837
Wednesday November 17, 2004 begins at 7:45am till -4pm (max)
$75.00 per person includes lunch
This is a GREAT Rate. Regular Charge is $125.00
Hurry and act NOW!
limited to the first 20 people who’s check we receive
RSVP by 10/15/04
NO CANCELLATIONS ACCEPTED BUT SUBSTITUTIONS ARE
Name:____________________________________ Job Title:___________________
Company:_____________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________
Email:_______________________________________________Phone:_________________
Check # enclosed_______________ for $75.00
Use one form per person. Copy for multiply attendees.
Forward form and check to Carl Sparacio, 28 Refy Avenue Ramsey, NJ 07446
This training session will be in lieu of the General November Meeting.
The following is reprinted from a recent article in the Newark Star Ledger. It adds emphasis to the points made at our recent Party Tech Inflatable Seminar.
KIDS HURT IN ACCIDENT AT FESTIVAL
By Rick Malwitz, Staff Writer
SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Eight children were injured Sunday when an inflatable slide collapsed at festival at the Islamic Society of Central Jersey on Route 1.
A preliminary investigation found that the operator of the slide, AA Mabrouk Entertainment of Oakhurst, had numerous violations and the slide was operated by persons with insufficient guidance about safety issues according to the Township Fire Safety Bureau.
The children were about 20 feet in the air when the slide suddenly deflated, sending children to the ground.
The injured children ranging from in age from 8 to 12 were taken to area hospitals. None of the injuries were life threatening according to township police. The most serious injury was a possible broken arm.
Messages left with the Islamic Center seeking medical updates were not returned yesterday.
A Preliminary investigation by the Fire Safety Bureau found that the operators did not have a permit from the N.J. Division of Fire safety and did not have a license to operate required by the State Division of Community Affairs.
Workers were unaware that only two children at a time were to be on the slide, the safety officials said.
At the time of the collapse it was being used by eight children. It also was found that the slide was not properly anchored to the ground and was improperly powered by extension cords, officials said.
The incident is being investigated by the department of Community Affairs Carnival Ride Safety, and the South Brunswick Fire Safety bureau and police Department.
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