BSCAI 2010 Webinars
Minimize travel time and expenses by participating in a BSCAI Webinar! Web Seminars or “Webinars” are the easiest way to access targeted, relevant and interactive education designed specifically for building service professionals with demanding work schedules. These 60-minute live seminars offer the same high-quality, classroom-based education available at BSCAI educational events in a more customized and convenient setting.
Minimize travel time and expenses by participating in a BSCAI Webinar! Web Seminars or “Webinars” are the easiest way to access targeted, relevant and interactive education designed specifically for building service professionals with demanding work schedules. These 60-minute live seminars offer the same high-quality, classroom-based education available at BSCAI educational events in a more customized and convenient setting.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 2:00 ET / 1:00 p.m. CT
25 Tech Tips in Under an Hour
Gregg Marshall, Rep Connection Inc.
These days, a portion of everyone’s job description requires us to be a competent technology user. In this fast-paced jam-packed session you will learn the latest and greatest in technology tips including software and hardware, gadgets, utilities and the Web. Topics will include:
• Organizing your e-mail
• Portable scanners, printers, etc.
• Meetings, conference calls and online collaboration
• E-mail blasting
• Carry your applications on a flash drive
• Business use of digital cameras
• Audio recording, podcasting
Please visit www.bscai.org/webinars for the up-to-date schedule, as well as upcoming topics and the online registration form!
BSCAI Awards Submissions NOW Open!
Each year BSCAI honors the industry’s leaders in safety, marketing and communications, community service and contributions to the industry. BSCAI’s Awards Program presents an opportunity for all BSCAI members to nominate those individuals who deserve to be recognized for their efforts. It is also an opportunity to recognize your company or employees with BSCAI’s Distinguished Service, Community Service and Building Service Employee of the Year Awards.
BSCAI is currently accepting awards submissions for the following industry awards:
• Walter L. Cook Award for Distinguished Service - The Walter L. Cook Award for Distinguished Service is presented to the BSCAI member who has made outstanding contributions in furthering the programs and image of the association, as well as the building service contracting industry.
• Industry Service Award - The Industry Service Award is presented in recognition of long-term service to the association by an individual or a company not engaged in building service contracting.
• Arthur C. Barraclough Company Community Service Award - The Arthur C. Barraclough Company Community Service award recognizes a company for their volunteer efforts for charities and the community. The winner will receive a crystal award that can be prominently displayed in their lobby, and BSCAI will make a cash donation to a charity of their choice.
• BSCAI Building Service Employee of the Year Award - Sponsored by Hillyard, Inc. The Building Service Employee of the Year Award honors a building service contracting employee whose job performance, civic involvement and family role best exemplify qualities found in superior custodial employees. The winner will be invited to receive the award at the convention's opening general session and receive round-trip coach airfare to the convention, complimentary two nights stay at the convention hotel and $1,000.
Submissions accepted June 1 – August 1, 2010.
BSCAI’s Awards Program presents a prime exposure opportunity for your company amongst your professional peers. Awards will be recognized throughout the year, with several being presented in conjunction with the 2010 Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida on November 11-13.
. Contact Jaclyn Kelly at (800) 368-3414 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it should you have any questions about the awards process. We look forward to your participation.
Stay Certified with BSCAI
You can’t celebrate or promote it if you don’t renew it!
Less than one percent of employees in the cleaning industry have earned the Certified Building Service Executive (CBSE) or Registered Building Service Manager (RBSM) designation. You have done the hard work to set yourself apart from the crowd. You should celebrate this achievement and use it to promote your professionalism.
If your CBSE and/or RBSM certification is up for renewal, don’t let it lapse. Please see the following details regarding recertification. All activities must be completed by July 1, 2010 to maintain your hard-earned designation.
CBSE Re-Certification
Recertifying your CBSE designation requires you to
demonstrate your continuing education efforts by:
• Accumulating 40 professional credits
• Submitting a completed recertification form every three years
to assist you with tracking your professional credits. Complete the application and submit it to the Certification and Registration department via e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than July 1 to be eligible.
RBSM Re-Certification
Recertifying your RBSM designation requires you to submit a completed Knowledge Review exam and application every two years.
Download a copy of the RBSM Knowledge Review exam and application at www.bscai.org/cerification_programs/RBSM_Knowledge_Review_Application.pdf.
Complete the exam and re-registration application and submit with payment to the Certification and Registration department via e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than July 1 to be eligible.
Finally, BSCAI has a key alliance with ISSA—our member-free access to the ISSA/Interclean® event every year— now that our events are paired up, your trade show attendance is included in your registration fee.
CBSE and RBSM Lifetime Certification
If you’re a CBSE designee who is 62 and has renewed your certification at least twice, you are designated for life.
No further reporting is necessary other than notifying the Certification and Registration department, in writing, of meeting the age requirement.
If you’re an RBSM designee who is 62 and has renewed your designation at least three times, you are designated for life. No further reporting is necessary other than notifying the Certification and Registration department in writing of meeting the age requirement.
BSCAI is proud of our certifications and you should be too! You will begin to see more focus on promoting our designations to the industry, tools you can use to publicize your achievement and new ways for your customers to find professionals who have invested in achieving this level of designation.
If you have questions about renewals, ideas for improvement or ways that you and your company can promote your designation, we want to hear them. Please contact BSCAI at (800) 368-3414 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
BSCAI WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS
The following members have joined BSCAI as of August 16, 2010.Canaan Cleaning Janitorial Services
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
City of Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX
Dutch Hollow Supply
Belleville, IL
Eco-X
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
First Maintenance Company of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Jack’s Maintenance Service, Inc.
Neenah, WI
JanCo Services, LLC.
Frederick, MD
Janiking Limited
Couva, Trinidad
Jani-Trol, Inc.
Highland, CA
Komex, Ltd. dba JK Janitorial Services
Oklahoma City, OK
Performance Environmental Services, LLC
New Haven, CT
Phoenix Building Services, Inc.
New Castle, PA
Prime Janitorial Service, Corp.
Mercedita, Puerto Rico
Program One Professional Building Services, Inc.
Des Plaines, IL
The Op Shop Inc.
Fairmont, WV
Total Services N.V.
Oranjestad, Aruba
Tuffy Systems Inc.
Crete, IL
Tullius Partners
Portland, OR
Pro Quality Cleaning, LLC.
Lewisberry, Pa.
Empire, Inc.
Houston, Texas
JAJ Corporate Service, Inc.
Long Beach, N.Y.
BSCAI Members: Get Insured with HUB International
BSCAI is pleased to announce HUB International as the endorsed property and casualty insurance broker for BSCAI members!
HUB International is ranked among the top 10 insurance brokers in the world with over 4,500 employees and 220 offices across North America. Licensed in all 50 states and the provinces and territories of Canada, HUB provides insurance and risk management solutions for small to mid-sized companies—"main street" businesses just like the majority of BSCAI members.
“Our firm has realized excellent results with HUB International,” said BSCAI President-Elect Sally Schopmeyer, Maintenance, Inc. “They are thorough in analyzing our insurance needs and understand our industry. Their pricing is competitive and the coverage of risk is complete.”
HUB understands that building service contractors have very distinct and unique operations that require special insurance coverage. HUB offers a proprietary program exclusively for BSCAI membership that addresses the coverage gaps commonly found in the building service industry. This broadened coverage is available only to BSCAI members!
As the official property and casualty insurance brokerage serving BSCAI, HUB provides the following services:
1. Local, personalized service. We understand your local market conditions and we respond quickly to your changing needs with tailor-made solutions.
2. Access to account services and technology tools that have typically only been available to larger client. Examples include:
a. Online access to certificates of insurance, Auto ID cards and other insurance policy services.
b. Risk control services
c. Web based safety information
In short, HUB balances the strength of an international firm with the accessibility of a local broker! To learn more about the services HUB offers BSCAI members, call David Tate, (877) 728-2826 and visit www.hubinternational.com.
BSCAI Sponsored Programs
Below are some of the programs BSCAI is offering in 2010. Please go to www.bscai.org for a complete lst.
The Sprint Nextel Platinum Program offers 15% to 20% discounts on corporate and personal wireless service. Exclusive BSCAI member discounts include free unlimited text messaging, free activation, free shipping and reduced overage charges.
RainMaker Sales Support can be your sales partner and provide you with call center support for all parts of your sales process from qualifying prospects and setting up appointments to sales training and improving client retention. BSCAI members enjoy a 15% discount.
Management Solutions provides BSCAI members employee assessment tools for solutions to many people-related issues affecting companies today. Management Solutions can help BSCAI members achieve improved company profitability, reduced turnover and more!
Sunbelt Rentals provides BSCAI members a 10% discount on equipment rentals plus 24/7 customer service, after-hours emergency response, safety training and comprehensive preventive maintenance.
Datasource provides comprehensive background screening services. Their reports address negligent hiring, workplace violence, drug use, past criminal records and worker retention. BSCAI members can now get preferred pricing.
TEAM Financial Management offers building service and security contractors the most powerful, fully integrated software products on the market. From bidding to scheduling to automated timekeeping, payroll and job costing, TEAM has a solution to every labor and financial management issue.
YRC Transportation provides BSCAI members discounts on the following services: Ground Shipments™, Definite Delivery and Exhibit transportation services. Other services include: Exact Express® Shipments, Dedicated Equipment and Global Shipment.
TheJanitorialStore.com is an online community for cleaning business owners and those in the industry considering starting their own cleaning business. BSCAI members receive 50% off a one-year membership.
OfficeMax gives BSCAI members savings on more than 12,000 office products. You’ll even have access to OfficeMax ImPress™, the perfect partner for all your print.
