The Rental Rag
The voice of The ARA of NJ
June 2005
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YOUR ARA-NJ OFFICERS
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer
ARA-NJ
BOARD MEMBERS
National Representative
Education Chairman:
Executive Director:
Social
Chairperson
Tool Sig Tom Faitoute
191 Route 23 Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 Phone (201) 973-839-1200 Fax (201) 856-629-3094
Membership
SUPPORT OUR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS A-1 Tablecloth Co. Sharon Betar 201-727-8987
Atlas Copco Tom Butler 412-536-0600
BilJax, Inc. Sam Jacobs 707-432-1173
Blairs Rental Service Blair Guker 732-255-3584
Cadco Company Ben Ryom 800-942-2326
Ditch Witch of NJ Joe Bera 732-446-9600
Dixie Diamond Mfg. Co Brian Trimble 410-688-4173
Garden State Bobcat Bob Woods 732-780-6880
Hennigan Associates Tom Hennigan 888-944-4446
Hilti, Inc. John Egan 610-608-2428
Hub International Northeast Limited Brian Higgins 973-835-8439
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
North Jersey Bobcat Vincent Ryan 201-703-8866
RLM Agency, Inc. Roy Peragallo 973-835-6171
R S S Distributors Ross Wiggins 707-892-6743
Sales To Industry Joan Kennedy 800-336-4784
Tarantin Tank & Equipment Jason Schneider 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
Former associates not listed have not paid their dues. Contact Carl, poppicarl@aol.com regarding reinstatement
A RENTAL RAG EXTRA
We all have WD 40 in our home or shop; listed here are just a few of the things that it can be used for.
Protects silver from tarnishing
Cleans and lubricated guitar strings
Gets oil spots off concrete driveways
Gives floors that “just waxed” sheen without making it slippery
Keeps flies off cows
Restores and cleans chalkboards
Removes lipstick stains
Loosens stubborn zippers
Untangles Jewelry chains
Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
Keeps ceramic and terra cotta pots from oxidizing
Removes Tomato stains from clothing
Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
Keeps scissors working smoothly
Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
Gives a child’s play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers
Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open
Spaying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards and vinyl bumpers
Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handing
Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly
Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades and other tools
Removes spattered grease on stove
Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
Lubricates prosthetic limbs
Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
Removes all traces of duct tape
In Florida it cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers
It protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements
WD 40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait and lures
Keeps away chiggers on the kids
Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away and stops the itch
Removes crayon marks from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean cloth
(try any of the above at your own risk – we make no guarantees) |
From the President’s Desk
 I Police officers for the evening – Howard Heller, Megan Jones and Ron Weiss posing in front of the criminal Tony Perrotta. His crime: Being in NY
Our April meeting was a great hit!
Also, thanks to our sponsors, Miller¹s Party Rental and Main Attractions.
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Spotlight vendor, Joe Competello, of Viking for selling over his allotted time
Howard Heller arrests speaker Det. Jay Hunter of Clinton Town Police
Here's My Beef! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wanted
For our ministry in Honduras
Give your business the competitive edge. Become certified through ARA
ARA’s Certified Event Rental Professional (C.E.R.P.) certification is an in-depth program for individuals who seek an edge in the party and event industry, according to Carla Brozick, director of ARA’s Education and Training.
“This self-paced program features course content in eight disciplines,” she said. “Those in the program are required to finish three courses, pass the examinations for those courses, complete and pass the C.E.R.P. essay and accumulate a minimum of 25 qualifying points. The structure allows each participate to gain the knowledge needed to be an expert in the field.”
Those who gain certification “have a competitive edge,” Brozick said. “Certification shows your dedication to the field and your knowledge of the industry. Customers are looking for experts in the field to assist them with their party and event needs. Certification gives customers the assurance that they are working with an expert in the field.”
For more information on the C.E.R.P. program, call Brozick at 800/334-2177, ext. 241, or go to ARA’s Web site at www.ARArental.org. Click on Training and Education and select Party Certification.
NJ will host testing in early August, proctored by our own Steve Belliveau of Tentwares and Anchor Tenting. Location and date TBD based on the number of responses of individuals who want to test. Please contact Megan Jones 908-735-7368 or megan@celebrationpartyrental.com (best way) if you are interested in testing. The date is August 3rd for CERP testing. The location is to be determined. Those interested will be notified as to location and time. Don’t miss out – Contact Megan. .
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#1 Speaker-
Was super!
#3 Elaine from Adams, and Kalki Joisher
THE MARCH MEETING The ARA of NJ
would also like to thank our host and
Sponsors for this meeting
Sponsors:
Our Speaker was Jessie Phillips Senior Human Resource Analyst/Trainer - Mercer County NJ Department of Labor - Division of Business Services Jessie Phillips "Jessie Phillips is a career employee with the Department of Labor for the past 30 years. She currently is a Senior Human Resource Analyst providing training to hundreds of employers statewide to assist with the professional development of their workforce. She has received her Bachelor's Degree from Rider University and an Associate's Degree from Mercer County College in Paralegal Studies. Jessie's teaching skills embrace her audience and provides valuable information that is encouraging and enlightening
FOR SALE
U SAND floor Sander, used 6 times. Includes all sand paper and accessories $1850.00
TOPTEC 40by 80 Epic Tent, not Blackout. Heavy duty tie down kit $8500.00
Call Tom Lade, All County Rental Center, 973—267-1255
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ARA of NJ Business Leaders Attend Capital Hill Caucus
Mathew Holt and Megan Jones (ARA-NJ President) of Celebration Party, Flemington<NJ, along with a team of American Rental Association Members conducted more than 130 key meetings with their elected representatives in the US Senate and House on high priority rental industry issues on Capital Hill in April. The Legislative Caucus, an annual ARA event, brought 55 ARA members from 26 states together for an intense and successful session of advocacy April 12-14. “It is so vital to have ARA members interface with their elected Representatives and Senators in Washington, D.C. They can personally share how important rental issues impact their business, their family, and their community.” Said Christine Wehrman, ARA Executive Vice President and CEO. “There in no substitute for these grassroots efforts to effectively communicate on behalf of our industry. ARA members, comprised of rental business owners from throughout the United States, held more than130 meetings on the hill about these key industry issues Federal Taxes. Association Health Plans, H2B Visa Work Program, Surge Brakes, Litigation Reform, and Transportation Funding Reauthorization.
Megan Jones, Congressman Michael Ferguson, and Matt Holt At the legislative caucus at the Capital
There is such a positive effect in enabling our members of the House and Senate to relate to a local constituent to an issue. We tell them our personal experiences and give real numbers as how they affect our business. Responses from our legislators were very positive. They greatly appreciate hearing the views of small business owners, and the time we have taken away from work to visit and present our concerns.” While on the hill, the House passed HR-8 the bill to eliminate Estate Tax. This is a great success for ARA. ARA’s Vice President of Government Affairs, John McClelland, and the ARA Government Affairs Committee engineered the Caucus that included distinguished guests speakers Barry Jackson, deputy Assistant to President George W. Bush, Rep. Anne Northrup (R-3rd KY) and Greg Casey, president/CEO of the Business and Industrial Political Action Committee. The ARA is a non-profit, international association founded in 1955, and comprises more the 7500 equipment rental businesses and 1100 manufacturers.
HOUSE JUDICIARY APPROVES KEY WEAPON TO HELP STOP LAWSUIT ABUSE
HOWARD HELLER IS “PERSON OF THE YEAR” !
Congratulations to Howard Heller on being nominated as ARA New Jersey’s Person of the Year for 2004. The criteria are based on the service a person has given to the association within a year. The officers voted and selected Howard Heller based on the amount of time and true concern he has shown. We appreciate all the work he did in 2004 with setting up the Fork Lift Certification program, assisting in and being part of Party Tech, scouting our locations for meetings and greeting members at the door. He has brought new faces to the association and for that we are truly grateful to have him as a member of our association.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
We are pleased to introduce you to new members of our ARA of New Jersey and we look forward to welcoming them personally at our regular meetings.
Julia McGough, Grand Rental Station, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Greg Kukal, Greg-Cin Equipment Co., Inc., Lakewood, NJ 08701
Angela Margolit, Bluebird Auto Rental Systems, Dover, NJ 07801
Joseph Alibrando, C & C Lift Truck, Inc., South Amboy, NJ 08879
Brian A. Richardson, L & A Tent Rentals, Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Frank Wasko, Wascoe, Inc., Rockaway, NJ 07866-2623
Senate Votes to Ease Limit on Immigrant Workers
The Senate voted overwhelmingly to allow seasonal workers to return to their jobs in New England’s tourism regions this year.
The visa measure, sponsored by Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., passed 96-6, and would exempt from the annual 66,000 cap on H2B visas any workers who were hired through the program in previous years. The exemption would be in effect this year and next year if the legislation is signed into law. Mikulski proposed the exemption as an amendment to an $80.6 billion emergency supplemental appropriations bill for military spending in Iraq and Afghanistan.
New England senators had pushed for a change after hearing from merchants who were struggling to find workers for their hotels, restaurants, cleaning companies and other businesses. And they said they were being forced to cut back on hours, push other employees to work overtime and even consider the illegal immigrant market to fill their openings.
New England businesses are particularly hurt because their season doesn’t start until late March or April, and they can’t apply for visas until 120 days before they hire. So by the time they applied, all of the H2B visas that became available Oct. 1, had been snapped up by winter resorts.
Megan Jones-Holt of Celebration Party Rentals in Flemington, NJ, said the cap on H2B visas has “hurt us dramatically because we’ve been scrambling (to find employees).” Jones-Holt contracts with four temp agencies to assist her with finding workers, but that is far from a perfect system. “With a temp agency you may have one person one day and not the next.” Jones-Holt recently spoke with New Jersey lawmakers during the ARA Legislative Caucus about the issue. She says she received a very positive response.
“This is exactly how things are supposed to work in a dynamic organization like ARA,” says John McClelland, ARA vice president for government affairs. “Megan brought this issue to our attention and asked us to help get the word out which we did. Then she and other rental operators followed through with letters and phone calls to their legislators.”
Lawmakers in both parties said the Senate action set the path for future immigration proposals, including President Bush’s proposal that would give illegal immigrants already in the country temporary legal status while hey hold jobs.
JERSEY TALK ……………………………………. Howard Heller
Congratulations to the Keith Schroeders (Taylor Rental, Ridgewood)- an April baby boy!
It is with sadness that I report the passing of Tom Shine, Top-Line Sales Co. Tom had been a long time manufacturer's representative working out of Wayne, PA and had been an active participant in the Delaware Valley Rental Association. Tom is survived by his wife Bernadette and three sons.
Best wishes to Mike Mihalko Party Pleasing / Elite Party Rentals) with the new store open in Hackettstown! When is our meeting going to be held there?
REGION II
EQUIPMENT/PARTY RODEO & GOLF TOURNAMENT July 16, & 17, 2005
SATURDAY, JULY 16 • 11 AM Golf Tournament Fox Chase Golf Course
SATURDAY, JULY 16 • 5:30 PM Reception, Golf Awards, Dinner & Square Dancing The Pavilion at Weaver Markets Routes 272 & 897, Adamstown, PA SUNDAY, JULY 17 • 10 AM to 3PM Equipment & Party Rodeo
Eagle Rental, 1327 N. Reading Road, Stevens, PA 17578 Hands-On Demonstrations, Skid Steer Obstacle Course, Vendors with Equipment You May Operate, Door Prizes, Raffle, and Activities for Children. This event is for ALL members - general and associate members, Employees, and families. This weekend is to benefit the Ron Marshall Scholarship Fund Of the ARA Foundation.
ARA Foundation Scholarships
The National ARA offers a scholarship to young people working in the rental industry. In order to win it there are many forms to fill out to insure eligibility and one of the requirements is that the applicant submits an essay. This year the applicant’s essay was to be on the following:
Describe a situation in the rental business in which you had to make a decision. How did you handle it? What was the outcome? How differently would you handle it if you had to do it again?
Names and identification have been omitted from the following essays so as to not interfere with the system as the scholarship winner will be announced at the February 2006 convention.
Applicant A
“As a former non-commissioned officer in the US Marines, I know that decision making is a way of life in all occupations. While working in the equipment rental industry, I have had to continue to make many decisions. A couple of years ago I made a decision that prevented a customer from having a substantial money loss. On the night in question I was called out to the jobsite of a large concrete company that was pouring a tilt up building. When I arrived on the jobsite, I found that there were three light towers that were not operating. The first two were simple fuel problems, but the third machine had a bigger problem. The electric fan motor had stopped working. I knew that our parts department did not have the necessary replacement part nor did we have replacement light tower. I also knew that at two-thirty in the morning there was not going to be any way I would be able to find the needed part. I could tell the customer that there was nothing I could do, or I could find a way to make the impassible happen. The solution I came up with seems simple in hindsight; however, at the time it took several minutes to formulate. I took a box fan and taped it in front of the radiator. By doing this, I was able to temporary replace the non-operational fan motor. It was an ugly fix, but it worked perfectly. This was the solution the customer needed. Looking back on my decision, I believe I learned a lot from the experience. It taught me that better preparation would have saved a lot of time and effort. The decision also taught me that sometimes a good initiative, as well as hard work, can be more impressive to a customer than a store that carries every single item a customer will ever need. Since my decision made the customer happy and prevented a possible loss to them as well as my company, I would make the same decision again. I sat down with the service manager and the parts manager to discuss a new system for identifying parts that consistently breakdown.
MEETING NOTICE (almost)
A regular meeting notice will be coming your way soon – complete with DATE – TIME – PROGRAM and LOCATION.
If you’ve attended any of our recent meetings you know it will be exciting and informative.
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