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It’s That Time of Year - Springtime Is In the AirAND IT’S TIME FOR THE 109th ANNUAL NCALC CONVENTION

Once again our convention will be one of the most important events of the year for ourmembers. Make sure you don’t miss out on all that it has to offer. You will find all of thedetails inside this issue of Carolina Clean. See you there.

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From the President’s Desk

A Message from Our PresidentSpring is here and there areso many activities to lookforward to over the next fewmonths. This time of theyear happens to be one of myfavorites. The days arelonger, which allows moretime to get things done andwe tend to be much busier

taking care of our customers. And what betterway to give your customers the service theydeserve by keeping things fresh and current.

When was the last time you walked in the frontdoor of your lobby? If it’s been awhile, thenyou should make a point to do it soon aspossible. Look at the view your customer seeswhen they walk in. You might be amazed atthe things you see that you never noticedbecause you have always entered from adifferent door. You might like or not like whatyou see. This would be a good time to begin

your spring cleaning projects to refresh thingsaround your store. It could be simply cleaningand a fresh coat of paint. You might besurprised by your customers’ response, as wellas, the response of your employees.

I know what you are thinking, “I don’t havetime right now”. Well start making your listand plans to freshen up your lobby or whateverelse needs to be done. This way when you dohave the time you will have a plan in place. Asmall change like this, will go a long way.

Finally, I would be remiss not to mention afew things coming up, such as the Clean ShowApril 16 -19, 2015 and our annual conventionat the beach, Memorial Day weekend. Both ofthese venues will give you plenty of ideas tokeep your business fresh and current.

Tom VolkNCALC President

Your Association is planning a productive and fun weekendfor all who attend. It will be packed with productive and in-formative meeting and training sessions through out the week-end. You will come away with plenty on ideas and processesto help you improve your businesses. Also, there will beplenty of time to relax and recharge while at the beach. Soplan on attending and reconnecting with your fellow mem-bers this year. Specific details and registration info will be inthe next issue of Carolina Clean.

MARK YOUR CALENDERS FOR THE NCALC 109th ANNUAL CONVENTIONBLOCKADE RUNNER, WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MAY 22, 23 & 24, 2015

WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR THE CONVENTIONSO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Room rates include the Blockade Runners famous breakfast buffet.

OCEAN FRONT ROOMS are $245.00 per nightHARBOE VIEW ROOMS are $210.00 per night

These rates are based on a three night stay.

SEE YOU AT THE CONVENTION.

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NOTICE OFNCALC

ANNUALGENERAL

MEMBERSHIPMEETING

&BOARD OFDIRECTORS

MEETING

The NCALC AnnualGeneral MembershipMeeting and Board ofDirectors Meeting will beheld on Saturday May23, 2015 at 8:00 am. atthe Blockade RunnerResort, WrightsvilleBeach, NC.The Annual Meeting &Board of DirectorsMeeting are held as partof the AnnualConvention, allmembers are invited toattend both meetingseven if they are notattending theconvention.This notice is pursuantwith the NCALC By-laws, Article XII (3)


NCALC 2015 Calendar of EventsClean Show April 16 - 19, 2015

Atlanta, Ga.

NCALC Annual Convention May 23, 24 & 25, 2015Blockade Runner Resort Wrightsville Beach, NC

Fall Board of Directors Meeting Sep’t. 25 & 26,2015Renaissance Charlotte South Park Charlotte, NC


109th NCALC Convention Reservation Info

Once again the Association has secured a special roomrate with the Blockade Runner for our convention. Thereare a limited number of rooms available at these rates, somake your reservations now to assure you receive thesespecial rates.

Since this is a holiday weekend, the Blockade Runner re-quires a 3 night stay.

Ocean View Rooms $245.00 per nightHarbor View Rooms $210.00 per nightA breakfast buffet is included.To make your reservations call the Blockade Runner direct at1-800-541-1161.Make sure you are with the NCALC group.

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADENO LATER THAN APRIL 21, 2015

(48 Hour Cancellation Policy )

2015 NCALC ConventionSchedule of Events

Friday, May 222:00 to 6:00 PM

Registration desk is open2:00 to 6:00 PM

Exhibit set- up for Allied Trades SponsorsNighthawk Room

3:00 PM –onHotel check in

7:00 to 11:00 PMSummer Beach Blast on the Lawn Dinner Social

Satruday, May 237:30 to 8:00 AM

Allied Trades Exhibits. Nighthawk Room8:00 to 9:30 AM

Annual Membership Meeting, followed by NCALCBoard of Directors MeetingNighthawk Room9:30 to 9:45 AMBreak9:45 to 10:30 AM

Making Social Media Jessica Volk, Sea World10:30 to 12:00 noon

NCALC Members Forum: How we succeed in ourindustry

Noon to 7:00PMFree time to enjoy the beach and relax

7:00 to 11;00PMIsland Luau event with music, dancing and fun

Sunday, May247:30 to 8:30 AMAllied Trades Exhibits

Nighthawk Room8:30 to 9:15 AMNCALC’s General Membership Meeting

& 2014 – 2016 BOD Elections9:15 to 10:15 AM

Don Desrosiers TailWind System will discuss how toimprove your business.

10:15 to 10:30 AMBreak

10:30 to 11:30 AM Wayne Bidelman Advicoach discusses how to avoid

the daily pitfalls of owning your own businessNoon to 7:00 PM

Free time to enjoy yourself7:00 to 11:00 PM

“Young Cleaners Party” for the youngsters7:00 to 8:00 PM

President’s Reception8:00 to 9:30 PM

Presidential Awards Banquet9:30 to 11:00PM

Annual Draw Drown Raffle

NCALC Is Pleased to Announce Our 109th ConventionMay 22, 23 & 24, 2015

Blockade Runner Resort • Wrightsville Beach, North CarolinaOnce again we are planning a fun filled and productive weekend for our members. This year we hope to provideour attendees educational sessions that will help them be the best dry cleaner possible. They will cover ideas onhow best to run your business, social media ideas and current POS systems.Let’s not forget that there is plenty of time to enjoy the social aspect of the convention. Three great evening dinnerfunctions to enjoy with your fellow dry cleaners and allied trades people.Weather permitting, we plan on having Friday night on the lawn of the Blockade Runner to enjoy the beach. Pleasedon’t miss this important weekend.


PLANT EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A regular maintenance and check up program of your dry-cleaning machine and related equipment can pinpoint andprevent many problems before they happen. Not only willsuch a program contribute to the longevity of your equip-ment but potential garment damage or service interruptiondue to breakdown can often be prevented.

This slant will give you a general suggested outline of theway a maintenance schedule might look. Many of the entriesare obvious, but are included as part of a checklist. Due tothe great variety of equipment and conditions encountered inDry Cleaning Plants, you will have to delete some items andadd some more to fit your specific situation. Your machinemanuals may even have checklists, but these need to be inte-grated into your program and posted for easy reference.

A. DAILY• Clean the drying lint filter – several times a day as needed• Clean the solvent lint filter (remember, gloves should be

used and the solvent soaked lint disposed of as hazardouswaste.)

• Clean the button trap• Clean the pump strainer• Drain the air line water separator(s).• Cook down, drain and scrape out the still – may be ex-

tended to every other day or twice a week depending on thesize of the still and the pounds cleaned.

• Mark all gauges, thermostats, etc., at their proper set-tings or ranges with a red marker. During the day, wheneveranyone involved in dry-cleaning is near the machine, justglance at the gauges and sight glasses. If one is out of rangeor off color, investigate the cause.

• Cook down and cool down carbon adsorber.• Clean spotting board tip and refill bottles as needed.

B. WEEKLY• Vacuum air ducts and coils that can be reached through

the lint filter door.• Drain and clean water separators – Refill with clean sol-

vent and water. Make sure the water outlet line is open.• Refill air line oiler.• Clean drying sensor orifice and screen• Remove lint from refrigeration coils (chiller, refrigerated

condenser, etc.)• Replace light bulbs in sight glasses, still, etc., as needed.• Monitor drying time. Assuming the drying sensor is work-

ing, gradually increasing• Drying times indicate the need to remove and clean the

coils.

C. MONTHLY• Check refrigerant levels in recovery units, heat pumps,

etc.• Check water level in refrigerated water recirculating chill-

ers.• De-lint machines. Pay particular attention to fan and

pump motor cooling grids on top of motor housings.• Check cooling towers for algae or solids build up – blow

down or treat if necessary.• Check all lint filters or bags for holes or rips – repair of

replace as necessary.• Lubricate equipment as required.• Disassemble and clean spotting board.

D. QUARTERLY, SEMIANNUALLY, YEARLY• Wear pro-tek badges or equivalent twice a year; summer

and winter. (Perk users)• Inspect condensing coil, pan and solvent line to separa-

tor quarterly. Remove and clean thoroughly as required.• Service cooling towers spring and fall.• Inspect cleaning machine thoroughly for leaks, loose

bolts, and fittings, leaking dampers, or gaskets, worn belts,brittle hoses, etc., quarterly.

• Inspect tanks for moisture, lint, or other contaminationquarterly. Drain and clean if necessary. Clean all sightglasses.

• Inspect still for build up of an insulating layer on heatingsurface. Boil out as needed or use a light weight sand paperand sand the still floor.

• Cook down carbon adsorber for an extended period quar-terly. Cool completely and inspect bed for lint or break downof granules.

• Calculate solvent mileage quarterly. If excessive, ex-plore all possible causes and correct.

E. MACHINE WITH SPIN DISK FILTERS

1) Run spin disk program every 4 to 5 hundred poundscleaned. 2) Remove disk annually. Clean and inspect. Replacedamaged disk.

Hopefully this checklist will be of some help in developingyour own regular maintenance program.

Are You Doing Your Part in KeepingYour Plant Running?


Did you know Silver, Gold, and Premier members get free ac-cess to the industry’s best information on all topics? DLI’s OnlineEncyclopedia of Drycleaning is the ultimate compilation ofspecialized cleaning information. Budget members may sub-scribe for $89 a year or upgrade to enjoy this and a host of addi-tional benefits.

From cleaning problem garments, to hiring and firing employ-ees, DLI’s Encyclopedia of Drycleaning has information youcan use to improve your business.

The Encyclopedia of Drycleaning is designed to help you andyour staff run your business more effectively, efficiently, andprofessionally.

Download, print, share, or post any information in the Encyclo-pedia.

If you’re not a member, join today at www.DLIonline.orgor call 800-638-2627

DLI Online EncyclopediaBulletin Guide

Technical Analysis Bulletin Service (TABS) - DLI’s most popu-lar bulletin series, TABS explain how certain types of damageoccur in cleaning and are often used to settle claims. In recentyears TABS have been offered in both English and Spanish.

Not In Vogue (NIV) - This print bulletin series explains prob-lems with high-end garments that do not stand up to the recom-mended cleaning process. Where TABS identifies general is-sues that can take place in cleaning, NIV targets specific gar-ments. This bulletin series is the predecessor to the electronicHeads Up! for this Problem Garment Alerts.

Heads Up! for This Problem Garment - This email newsletterprovides information similar to, but not the same as, Not In Voguebulletins. Since it is delivered by email our technical experts areable to share information about problem garments more quickly.

Monday Morning Marketing Tips - Now in it’s fourth year,MMM is one of DLI’s most popular e-newletters. Each issuefeatures quick, easy tips designed to leave you with a thought ortwo on how you can better market your business.

Technical Operating Information (TOI) - This bulletins se-ries offers step-by-step information on how to accomplish a spe-cific task in the cleaning plant. Topics have included cleaning a

drycleaning still, how to clean wedding gowns, how to presspants properly and efficiently, and much more.

Fabrics & Fashions (FF) - Some types of fabric can presentspecific problems in the cleaning process. The FF bulletins iden-tify and explain fabric types with emphasis on how to avoidpitfalls in the cleaning process.

Shirt Laundry Procedures (SLP) - Shirts present different chal-lenges than many other items processed in a drycleaning plant.As such, shirts deserve their own bulletin series dealing withpotential problems and how to avoid causing damage in laun-dering.

Management Matters - Your business is your livelihood. Thisbulletin series offers tips on dealing with employees, addressingyour overall business culture, and much more.

Marketing Methods - Drycleaning business owners or manag-ers need information on marketing their services to customers.This bulletin series gives you information you can use to get theword out about your business.

Industry Focus - In-depth bulletins on topics such as DLIs ex-tremely popular White Paper on Solvents, a study on how tosave money through efficient plant operation, FabriCareFounation Mold Study, and many other topics are covered ex-tensively in this series.

Legislative & Regulatory - This series focuses on the changes inthe legal landscape that affect your business.

Wetcleaning Procedures - Wetcleaning is totally different im-mersion process from drycleaning. Specific tips are providedon how to process items using wetcleaning equipment.

Counter Sense - These bulletins are written specifically for yourcounter personnel, and proved instruction on how to appropri-ately handle customers when trouble arises - and how to get thecustomer to come back.

Fabricare Articles - DLI’s flagship publication offers unrivaleddrycleaning journalism and articles cleaners can use to addressspecific issues in their businesses. Fabricare magazines are in-cluded dating back to 1997.

The DLI Online Encyclopedia isjust another way DLI Membership helps you.If you’re not amember, join today at www.DLIonline.orgor call 800-638-2627

Here’s Another Benefit of Beinga Member of NCALC


The fire code changes have been ap-proved by the Rules Review Commis-sion and officially become law in NC onJan. 1, 2016. Until then, the State FireMarshall’s office has recommended toall local fire departments to allow in-stallations that meet the following cri-teria.Below are the codes, as they will readafter Jan 2016.

The industry owes Chris Edwards a bigthank you for his efforts in getting thesechanges approved. It has been thru histireless efforts that these changes cameabout. Great job Chris.

2012 NC Fire Code1208.2 Automatic Sprinkler System Ex-ceptions. (140610 Item B-17 )

1208.2 Automatic sprinkler system.An automatic sprinkler system shall beinstalled in accordance with Section903.3.1.1 throughout dry cleaning plantscontaining Type II, Type III-A or TypeIII-B dry cleaning systems.

Exceptions:1. An automatic sprinkler system shallnot be required in Type III-A dry clean-ing plants where the aggregate quantityof Class III-A solvent in dry cleaningmachines and storage does not exceed330 gallons ( 1250L ) and dry cleaningmachines are equipped with a featurethat will accomplish any one of the fol-lowing:1.1 Prevent oxygen concentration fromreaching 8 percent or more by volume.1.2 Keep the temperature of the solventat least 30=F (16.7=C ) below the flashpoint.1.3 Maintain the solvent vapor concen-tration at a level lower than 25 percentof the lower explosive limit. ( LEL )1.4 Utilize equipment approved for usein Class I, Division 2 hazardous loca-tions in accordance with NFPA 70.1.5 Utilize an integrated dry-chemical,clean agent or water-mist automatic fire-extinguishing system designed in accor-

dance with Chapter 9.2. An automatic sprinkler system shallnot be required in Type III-B dry clean-ing plants where the aggregate quantityof Class III-B solvent in dry cleaningmachines and storage does not exceed

Fire Code Changes Approved3,300 gallons ( 12,490L ).

The delayed effective date of this ruleis January 1, 2016.The Statutory authority for Rule-mak-ing is G. S. 143-136, 143-138.





Dry-Cleaning Solvent Cleanup Act (DSCA)Program Fiscal Report


Notice to All NCALC Members

and Readers of Carolina CleanWe are always looking for items of interest or impor-tance to our members and readers of our newsletter. Ifanyone has items that they would like to be put in Caro-lina Clean, please forward them to Fred Miller atNCALC. These will be reviewed and included in a fu-ture issue. Remember this is YOUR association and yourinput is important.


For information or a no obligation quote, contactTammy Rigdon, Division Manager

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GIFT MARKETINGTurn gift cards into powerful marketing tools that increase revenue, promoteyour business and expand your customer base through innovative andproven techniques.

§ Market yourbusiness through joint promotions with other local businesses

§ Leverage traditional gift cards to create word-of-mouth marketing

§ Reward patrons with real-time promotions that entice them to come backmore often and spend more when they do

PAYROLL SERVICESTailor your payroll program with a full suite of solutions — time andattendance, point-of-sale integration, IRS-compliant tip reconciliation,workers’ compensation programs, prepaid payroll cards and more — andonly pay for the features you need.

§ Comprehensive, customizable payroll capabilities

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CHECK MANAGEMENTAutomate check processing … gain operational efficiencies … and improveyour cash flow with a comprehensive check management system thathandles check deposit through recovery and collection.

§ Scan and deposit checks at your convenience

§ Improve your cash flow by quickly receiving payment

§ Initiate check recovery activities and recover bad check funds

Sto Fox MemorialScholarship Fund

At the winter Board of Directors meeting held at PineCrest Inn in Pinehurst, NC recently, your board unani-mously voted to rename the scholarship fund “The StoFox Memorial Scholarship Fund” and Vice PresidentChris Edwards made the first donation. How appropriateto name the fund for Sto who always had NCALC andthe drycleaning industry in his heart and soul! We en-courage you to donate to the scholarship fund in Sto’smemory. The Fox Family will receive notice of all whodonate to the fund in recognition of their support toNCALC and the memory of Sto.

Donations may be made to the NCALC Sto Fox Scholar-ship Fund and sent to the NCALC Office, P.O. Box 984 •Belmont, NC 28012


NCALC Information Directory

AttorneysPoyner Spruill, LLP, Rick Kane ....................................... 704-342-5303

POS Computer SystemsFabricare Manager – Michael Duchaine ........... 888-299-9493, Ext 1511

Credit Card & Payroll ProcessingHeartland Payment Systems – Tammy Rigdon ................. 919-345-3514

Environmental ConsultantsATC Associates, Kevin Somers ......................................... 919-871-0999Mid-Atlantic Associates, PA, Jeff Tyburski ....................... 919-250-9918Hart & Hickman, PC, Christine Zawtocki ....................... 704-586-0007

Equipment Sales & MaintenanceConsolidated Laundry Equipment, Inc .............................. 800-227-6149EzProducts International Inc., David Brown ..................... 877-906-1818Permac Machinery, Karen & Bill Morgal ......................... 800-287-0870Tri-State Laundry Equipment Co. ..................................... 866-885-5218W.C. Bullock & Associates – WC Bullock ....................... 919-320-4893

Hazardous Waste DisposalMCF Systems, Russ Kent .................................. 800-828-3240, Ext 5644

In Plant TrainingHaralson Consultants, Sandra L. Haralson ........................ 843-813-3106

InsuranceIrving Weber Associates, Keith Camacho .......................... 800-243-1811

SuppliesCleaners Supply, Inc .......................................................... 800-568-7768Fabritech International, Wes Brunson ............................... 859-653-5609Fuller Supply Co., Inc ....................................................... 800-222-3699Kreussler, David Knight .................................................... 919-280-1040N.S. Farrington & Co ........................................................ 800-722-0374Pariser Industries, Inc., Art Fatica ..................................... 973-930-7540Phenix Supply Co. ............................................................. 800-272-0540R. R. Street Co., James Just ................................ 630-416-4244 Ext 1531UNX Inc., Harold Smith .................................................... 919-880-3234

Allied Trade Membership Listing (Alphabetically by Service)

DLI (800) 638-2627 / Mary Scalco, CEO, ext. 1101 / Jon Meijer, VP Membership, ext. 1301 / Analysis Lab, ext. 1701DLI DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEMBER: Richard (Buddy) Gritz CED / Email: [email protected] Office: NCALC, P.O. Box 984, Belmont, NC 28012EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Fred Miller 704-689-1301. Fax number: 704-461-0531 / Email: [email protected]: DSCA Program 919-707-8200 Compliance 919-707-8358, Environmental Assistance: Tony Pendola 919-707-8112

NCALC OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSName Office Phone # Fax EmailTom Volk President (252) 792-2510 (252) 795-3068 [email protected] Foley President-Elect (919) 286-7421 (919) 416-4411 [email protected] Edwards VP Governmental Affairs (336) 841-4188 (336) 841-4117 [email protected] Hargis VP Membership (919) 639-6396 (919) 639-6393 [email protected] Crumpton VP Member Services (336) 599-3455 (336) 599-3455 [email protected] Lee Treasurer (704) 375-5741 (704) 375-9428 [email protected] Makepeace Secretary (919)828+0578 (919) 833-0273 [email protected] Sessoms Sergeant at Arms (828) 859-9265 (828) 859-6691 [email protected] Hill Immediate Past President (704) 399-5525 (704) 940-1080 [email protected] Lawson Allied Trades Representative (336) 992-5218 (336) 992-5215 [email protected] Johnston Dist 1 (NE) Director (252) 727-4840 [email protected] Young Dist 2 (SE) Director (704) 786-3011Brett Allen Dist 3 (Triangle) Director (919) 480-7943 [email protected]

Dist 4 (Triad) DirectorRoger Routh Dist 5 (NW) Director (336) 786-2325 (3360786-8085 [email protected] Patel Dist 6 (Charlotte) Director (704) 332-2360 (704) 366-9308 [email protected] Wilson Dist 7 (SW) Director (828) 648-2817 (828) 648-2819 [email protected] Allen Director at Large (919) 480-7943 [email protected] Bang Director at Large (910) 485-7258 (910) 484-4193 [email protected] Brunson Director at Large (859) 653-5609 [email protected] Cardenas Director at Large (910) 425-9534 (910) 423-0392 [email protected] Collins Director at Large (704) 398-1525 (704) 399-1076 [email protected] Cheatham Director at Large (910) 754-4435 akcheathamTatmc.netClint Harris Director at Large (800) 722-0374 336-788-7729 [email protected] Kane Director at Large (704) 342-5264 (704) 342-5264 [email protected] Kim Director at Large (910) 864-9109 [email protected] Kincaid Director at Large (919) 832-4624 (919) 833-3070 [email protected] Knight Director at Large (919) 280-1040 (919) 303-2635 [email protected] Smart Director at Large (919) 383-8883 (919) 383-0686 [email protected] Thomas Director at Large (910) 276-6709 [email protected] Volk Director at Large (252) 321-2911 (252) 756-6763 [email protected] Whitfield Director at Large (252) 234-6119 (252) 243-2182 [email protected] Williams Director at Large (910) 762-0298 (910) 762-1216 [email protected]

The articles published in this newsletter are provided for informational purpose and are not legal opinions. NCALC disclaims liability for the statementsmade by editors, contributors and advertisers in the newsletter.

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In This IssuePresident’s Desk .......................................... 2

Membership Meeting Notice ........................ 3

Events Calendar........................................... 4

NCALC Convention Agenda.......................... 5

Doing Your Part? ......................................... 6

NCALC Benefit ..............................................7

Fire Code Changes ....................................... 8

Hearland ................................................ 9, 10

DSCA Fiscal Report..................................... 12

Information Directory ................................ 15

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