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MONROE, NJ - The Car Wash Operators of New Jersey (CWONJ) prepared its members for an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) audit at its Fall Membership Meeting here, November 8, at the Crowne Plaza. The meeting, which also included an update on the association’s Groupon program by board member Scott Freund, attracted 60 to the dinner meeting.
“The material our two speakers presented tonight was invaluable to our members,” said CWONJ President Gerry Barton. “This type of information is a great example of why you should be a member of the CWONJ.”

The night’s first speaker, Michael Yarnell, began his career with OSHA in 1974 as an Industrial Hygienist. He has conducted more than 200 independent field enforcement investigations at a variety of industrial and construction worksites. He became a Compliance Assistance Specialist in 2002 where he educates, trains and provides technical advice concerning OSHA standards and regulations. Yarnell’s experience as a federal level officer shed light on what will happen when OSHA comes calling, and what recourses an operator will have and how to approach a visit.

Mark Wadiak, the second speaker, is an assistant director in the NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development. He oversees the OSHA-PEOSH Consultation and Training Programs and the Mine Safety Education Program. Wadiak’s background includes working as a quality control chemist in the pharmaceutical industry, and working with the US Department of Labor, OSHA, as a Compliance Safety and Health Officer. Wadiak, who is a state representative, is a great resource prior to an OSHA visit. He can access any issues a site may have and work with the operator on rectifying them.

For more information on both speakers and their programs please visit our website, cwonj.com.
Officer Slate Voted In

President Barton read the proposed officer slate and asked for a vote from the membership. The association’s 2012 board includes: President Al Villani, Vice President Mike Conte, Treasurer Mike Prudente, Secretary Mario Mendoza and Immediate Past President Gerry Barton. Board members include: Richie Boudakian, Scott Freund, Bill Howell, George Ribeiro, Doug Rieck, Steve Switzer and Mark Toriello.

The association’s next meeting date is February 7 when it will explore social media and marketing with New England Carwash Association Vice President Adam Korngold.

The Exhibitor Show Advisory Committee is currently seeking nominations for new members to represent the Large (1500 + Sq. Ft.), Medium (401 – 1499 Sq. Ft.), and Small (100-400 Sq. Ft.) size exhibitors based on their square footage at Car Care World Expo. Beginning at Car Care World Expo 2011 there will be openings for one representative of each category.

The committee is currently seeking nominations for consideration. The term for committee members is three years and tenures begin and end at Car Care World Expo annually. Members rotate on and off in different intervals to maintain continuity in the works and resolutions of the committee.

ESAC Charge
The Exhibitor Show Advisory Committee will meet several times a year via conference call or meetings. The committee will focus on issues pertaining to car wash related trade shows.

In addition, the committee will utilize data and information obtained from surveys and feedback from other exhibitors to determine areas of concern and improvement.

The committee will review items such as attendance (firms and individuals), number of exhibitors, satisfaction levels of all groups and trade show industry trends. The committee will also discuss and make suggestions in housing, shuttle buses, registration, exhibit facilities, international and domestic promotion, seminars, exhibit space rates, rules, floor plan, pavilions, exhibitor appreciation efforts, marketing of products to buyers, days, schedule and future sites for the show.

The committee will review all activities pertinent to the development of the show especially concentrating on and remaining receptive to broadly desirable innovations.

The committee will serve as a voice of the carwash expo exhibitor and supplier community. The committee will make suggestions on how the show can best benefit all parties involved.

The committee is not officially recognized by or affiliated with, sanctioned by or a committee of the ICA or any other association, but rather is an unincorporated, independent association of companies who exhibit at car wash related expos.

If you are interested in serving, or if you know someone who may be interested in contributing to the cause of trade shows in the car wash industry, please send nominations to committee chairman – Brad Quay via email bquay@hamiltonmfg.com.

Nominations must be received no later than Friday April 15th.

2011 ESAC Nominations Email.pdf