From The President
By Craig Kersemeier, SCRT President
Things are changing in the restoration industry. Not new techniques or revolutionary equipment, but advocacy.
For years it has been talked about the industry lacks a voice, but in the recent few years, restoration contractors are beginning to take a stand.
It started with a few social media groups but has elevated to international association levels.
These groups have begun getting funding to try to take a unified stand on issues that affect the restoration industry.
Mark Springer, RIA incoming President, summarized – “Our voice is not heard or appreciated because we do not speak with collective unity and focus”.
Initial items these committees are looking at (read more here)
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Upcoming Chapter Meeting Dates - Mark your Calendar!
Georgia Chapter
October 23rd
NE Ohio Chapter
November 7th
The inaugural meeting of the NE OH Chapter was a great success! If you are in the Cleveland area, please join us for our next meeting on 11/7!
*NEW* Wisconsin Chapter
November Date TDB
Chapters are a great way to learn, network with peers & stay up-to-date with industry topics & changes. If you are interested in starting a chapter in your area, please reach out to Dick Wagner at
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Were You At The Experience in Vegas? We were! Here are some pictures. I didn't get around to everyone. It was busy!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Check out the SCRT Calendar of Events for classes, industry events & chapter meetings!
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NEW WEBSITE!!!
Have you checked out our new and improved website?Let us know what you think and what you'd like to see!
While you are there, check out your member benefits. Did you know that one of your benefits is discounts to IICRC classes?
Another member benefit is our Scholarship Program. Go to class at a discount & apply for a scholarship to offset the costs!
FREE CLASSES anyone??
www.scrt.org
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FOLLOW US!!!
SCRT is on INSTAGRAM, LINKEDIN and TWITTER! Follow us at:
Instagram - @scrtassociation or www.instagram.com/scrtassociation
Twitter - @SCRTorg or www.twitter.com/SCRTorg
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/
company/society-of-cleaning-and-restoration-technicians-scrt-/
Also, if you haven't found us on Facebook yet, please do!
Public page -
https://www.facebook.com/scrt.org/
Private Group -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/
621135908234535/
Please note, the Private Group is for members only. You will need to request to join the group.
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