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At ARTA's Fall Board Meeting in Indy, Oct. 13, Ed McCauley offered a tour of his plant, including a new garment finishing system. Look for an article on UHS in the next issue of Reusable Textiles newsletter.
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The mission of the
American Reusable
Textile Association is
to create greater awareness and appreciation for
reusable textiles.
Founded in 1982 by Nathan Belkin, PhD
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| NOTE: ARTA Moves 2012 Education Conference to Tuesday-Thursday, April 3-5
Plan on joining us at The Peabody Hotel for two days of learning and networking with industry peers. Peabody offers remarkable $135 room rate. |
SAVE the NEW DATES! ARTA listens to its members, and you let us know that April 3-5 were better dates for the 2012 Education Conference in Memphis. Therefore, we have shifted the dates back a day, which allows everyone to travel home on Thursday, April 5. "We realized both Passover and Easter were the weekend following the conference, so we've moved our dates to make travel easier for attendees," says ARTA President Steve Tinker. The focus for the conference is, "Marketing Reusables in 2012: How Clean is Clean, How to Sell Clients -- and Control Stop Losses After the Sale."  Conference Overview ARTA's 2012 Education Conference is open to members and nonmembers, as well as all sister associations. The conference kicks off Tuesday, April 3, with a "Welcome Reception" hosted by MIP and Encompass. The education program starts Wednesday, April 4, with sessions running all day, and includes a group lunch. Attendees can mingle and network at the "Sponsors Reception" that evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The program ends at noon on Thursday, April 5. A Continental breakfast is included both days of the conference. ARTA 2012 Education Program The agenda and speakers are being finalized, but the two-day education program will include the following topics: -- Hotel Guest, Hospital Patient or Visitor: Is Your Health at Risk?
-- Infection Prevention -- A Clinical Perspective
-- Infection Prevention 101: Practices for the Laundry
-- Standards of Clean -- How Do We Measure It?
-- Antimicrobial Finishes -- Claims vs. Reality
-- Interactive Session: Infection Prevention and You
-- Update on Cotton and Textile Market Trends
-- Update on LCA Research: The Case for Reusables
-- Thinking Outside the Box: Client Needs vs. Traditional Offerings
-- Capturing the Healthcare Sale: Operators Share Strategies
-- How to Stop Linen Losses and Retain Profitability
-- Interactive Session: How to Develop Your Stop Loss Plan
-- Roundtable/Operator Panel/Case Studies on Stop Loss Strategies
Multiple Registration Discounts Available ARTA will offer discounts on multiple registrations, as well as sponsorships and exhibit opportunities for suppliers. The Peabody Hotel is offering an excellent room rate of $135 per night. Look for more information on the agenda and speakers in ARTA's upcoming Reusable Textiles newsletter. For more information on ARTA and its upcoming 2012 seminar, contact Executive Director Nancy Jenkins at njenkins@arta1.com.
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| Call for ARTA 2012 Education Proposals!
Deadline for submission is Dec. 15 |
ARTA is accepting presentation proposals for its 2012 Education  Conference on April 3-5. The deadline for submission of proposals is Dec. 15. Welcomed are topics pertaining to the cost and challenges of infection control, selling reusable textiles, controlling linen losses and client in-service training. Presentations must be impartial and generic (no brand names or sales pitches). If you are interested in presenting at the ARTA 2012 Education Conference, contact Nancy Jenkins at njenkins@arta1.com. |
| Meet Your 2012 Board of Directors
ARTA seeks nominations for open board position |
The American Reusable Textile Association (ARTA) has announced its 2012 Board of Directors and seeks nominations to fill one open position. If you are a member in good standing and interested in joining the board, contact Past President Don Pedder at dpedder@reinolinen.com.
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ARTA 2012 Board of Directors: (top row, l to r) Ed McCauley, Brad Bushman, Steve Tinker, Mike Dineen, Brendan O'Neill, Don Pedder. Seated (l to r): Scott Delin, Howard Zins, Barb Fordyce, and Bill Moyer. Not shown is Nancy Jenkins.
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ARTA officers for 2012 are: President Steve Tinker, 1st Vice President Ed McCauley, 2nd Vice President Barb Fordyce, Treasurer Brad Bushman, Past President Don Pedder and Secretary Nancy Jenkins. ARTA's 2012 Directors include: Bill Moyer, Mike Dineen, Brendan O'Neill, Scott Delin, and Legislative Director Howard Zins. Nancy Jenkins is editor and executive editor.
ARTA was founded in 1982 with a mission to create greater awareness and appreciation for reusable textiles -- because the future is NOT disposable! The association works to provide information and marketing resources that help members sell the benefits of reusable textiles. ARTA members represent all facets of the textile services industry including: allied associations, profit and not-for-profit operators, suppliers, distributors and manufacturers.
For more information on ARTA, contact Executive Director Nancy Jenkins at njenkins@arta1.com.
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| Need a Source for Recycling Ragged Goods?
Check Out SMART, the Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association at www.smartasn.org | 
According to the EPA, almost 13 million tons of textile waste are generated annually in the U.S. Of that amount, only 15% is recovered for reuse or recycling. Enter SMART, the Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association.
Given the "Green" focus throughout society these days, one might think the association was formed in response to this cultural shift. But no, the association was founded in 1932!
SMART is composed of more than 150 companies based in North and South America, Europe, and Pacific Rim countries. Member companies reduce solid waste by reclaiming, converting, and recycling textiles and secondary materials. If you are looking for a new or additional resource for recycling ragged textiles or paper and plastic from your plant, check out the SMART website at www.smartasn.org.
If you are unable to find a local resource on the SMART website, contact your State Department of Environmental Quality/Department of Environmental Protection (DEQ/DEP). Every state has one, and it offers information on the best way to recycle or dispose of goods, as well as providing confirmation of local regulations and policies that may affect your business.
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