• Cameron Riddell briefly introduced Bird Control from our sister company Bird Barrier.
• Kevin Mullins from IPC Eagle talked about their line of window cleaning products such as the HydroTube, the HydroClean Indoor Water-fed Pole, the HydroStation and the HydroBottle.
• Paul Offut from Unger featured their newest products the nLite and the Ninja line of hand tools.
• Jeff Flint talks about his Mr. Hard Water System.
• Rob Fairfield from Stone Pro demos hard water stain removing from mirrors and granite counter tops.
• Alan Noah from Titan Labs offered a customer database sheet.
• Harold Giddish talked about safety harnesses & what to do when OSHA shows up.
• Shawn Gavin of RHG Products introduces lots of new products for the waterfed pole industry.
• Steve Blyth talked about Artilery Spores and how to remove them.
• Craig Harrison of Front9 Restoration showed everyone a new chemical for removing Battery Acid from concrete.

Window Cleaning Network Picnic

Weekend of July 28, 2012 Friday afternoon, evening, & all day Saturday

Networking Reception by DSC

Friday evening in the Crickets Lounge.

Fireworks Friday night

Our own professional fireworks show—launched from the top of Olympia ski hill.

Morning seminars in the RHG Conference Room

Power wash—roof safety—rope access– fabricating debris

Grille Santa Maria steaks by Ettore

Steak diane style—plus roasted sweet corn—cooked on Weber grills by Ettore’s John Becker.

Picnic Tent by JRC

Big shady tent for lunch—the center of all afternoon activities

Refreshments by Unger

Beer, wine at reception, Bottled waters, soft drinks all afternoon, coffee for meetings

Recreation by IPC

Don Chute memorial charity golf Friday afternoon—games on Saturday

Demos and roundtables all afternoon.

Work with aerial lifts, waterfed poles, pure water systems, and soft wash & self rescue.

Check out work trucks PW rigs and the JRC Window Wagon.

Thousands of $$$ worth of door prizes & samples;

Tools, equipment, chemicals and supplies from WCN sponsors. 2 brand new Weber grills from Ettore

Stay a day or two for fun.

Lake Michigan charter fishing, golf, boating, canoeing, museums, auto races, water parks and more.

Oconomowoc:

Lake area west of Milwaukee. Close to Wisconsin’s famous family attractions.
Fly into MKE – drive in on I-94.

Olympia Resort & Spa - www.olympiaresort.com

Great room rate – $102 – includes spa access, wireless, microwave & fridge.

Picnic news, travel advice, information – or to register now;

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Ahhhh the smell of sweet corn the slow roasting of barbecue ribs and the delightful sound of conversation. Yes, these are all the makings of the most popular destination in the window cleaning industry, Oconomowoc, Wisconson.  Home of Annual Window Cleaning Network Picnic. Hosted every year since 1998 by Gary Mauer with the help of his wife.

Time and again window cleaners make their way for the mecca, of the industries largest show and demonstrations of water fed poles and equipment. This year was no different and JRacenstein was there to show there support and display the newest and best in water fed poles and water makers. This year, the release of the Gardiner Extreme the new 48′ pole by Gardiner, that with add on sections can reach a height of 80′ and so light you can practically drink a soda and clean a window at the same time. Also displayed by JRacenstein was the line of Ionic brand poles and the new Brodex line.

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Picnic time is just not a time of show and tell but also a time to mingle and catch up on industry events in this laid back atmosphere. On hand to do this was John DePalma, Joey Corley and Anthony DiTusa to make sure JRC got there mingle on. Other vendors as well, were there to add to the flavor and friendly relations enjoyed in the industry. John Siebenaler and Mike Dieltz from IPC Eagle were on hand, along with Josh Cronin to show off the Eagle Hydrotube and Screenwasher. Along with vendors and window cleaners mingling was the sound of cheerful play as many had an opportunity to soak their fellow competitor and vendor in the balloon burst. Which I also happen to be a recipient of. This is just not any ordinary balloon burst but this years money raised, went to Don Chutes favorite charity which a total of  $1000.00 was raised.

A good time was had by all and it was good to see many familiar faces and meet many new ones. As always Kim Little and Major Norwood was there to help kick off the event getting things started with the first annual Don Chute charity golf competition on Friday. That Friday night was the opening reception a pre picnic tradition. In which many get together to have appetizers and wet there whistles. Karaoke completed the night as John DePalma stole the show as he sang to his adoring fans “Lets Get It On” by Marvin Gaye. (We got the pictures to prove it!)

Another picnic down and another already being planned. Next years picnic we hope to see you in the hippest place a window cleaner in summer can be seen Oconomowoc, WI. Water fed capital of the world. (At least in July).

Anthony DiTusa
J.Racenstein Co

Live Stream: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/16317645

Clean better, faster and more safely with water-fed systems. Learn why pure water is important and how to make it. If you’re looking for ways to expand your business, consider services that you can offer to your customers in addition to window cleaning, like pressure washing and mold/mildew removal.

This special event will feature training on a variety of window cleaning products and techniques.

• Pure Water: Why and How
  -Steve Blyth of J. Racenstein
• Hard Water Stain Removal
  -Chuck Cucuras of NanoPhase
• Water-Fed Systems -Shawn Gavin of Reach Higher Ground
• Bird Proofing Buildings -Lenny Mongiello of Bird Barrier
• Window Film Installation and Removal -Johnson Window Films
• Mold/Mildew Removal, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing -Steve Blyth of J.Racenstein
• IPC Eagle’s New High Rise™ Cleaning Machine
• Hands on Hard Water Stain Removal -Craig Aldrich of Sparkle Window Cleaning

Join us for a day of networking, training and introduction to new products to help you expand your window cleaning business.

Do you live in the Oregon or Washington area?

Jim Foster will be traveling up Interstate 5 from Stockton to Seattle to demonstrate Water Fed Pole Systems and will be available for visits and demo’s during Aug. 23-26th and will return down the same route on Aug. 30- Sept 1st …be sure to get your request for a visit in early!

If you are interested in  scheduling a visit please contact Jim Foster at 1800-221-3748 ext 349 or via email @ jim.foster@jracenstein.com

We are introducing our new 3-star RO/DI Cart!