About the Carpet Cleaners Institute of the Northwest (CCINW)

About the CCINW
The CCINW is a non profit association of leading Carpet, Rug, Fabric Cleaning Firms, and Restoration Contractors from the Northwestern United States and Western Canada. They work together to advance the knowledge and professionalism of the textile cleaning industry. Members of the CCINW are some of the most highly trained and experienced individuals in our industry.

Our association participates with the IICRC( Institute of Inspection, Carpet and Restoration Certification) and the Connections Events which partners 13 regional associations from the United States and Canada for training and educational improvement.

History
In the late 1940's rug cleaners in Oregon began meeting informally to solve problems they had in common. At the same time, rug cleaners in the Puget Sound area were doing the same. These groups then began regular meetings in Chehalis and in 1948 the Rug Cleaners Institute was born.

Over the years the Association has grown to include members who; clean carpets, rugs, window treatments, furniture and air ducts; repair rugs and carpets; and restore fire and water damaged structures. Its territory expanded to include members in British Columbia, Manitoba, Alberta, Alaska, Idaho and Western Montana.

The CCINW maintains an ownership share of the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), an organization that provides technical training for the industry.

Bylaws
CCINW Bylaws coming soon!

Current Officers

	President Term ending: Sept. 2010 Thea Sand Emmanuel's Rug & Upholstery Cleaning 1105 Rainier Avenue, S. Seattle, WA 98144 Work: (206) 322-2200 Fax: (206) 325-3841 Web: http://emmanuelsrug.com Email: emmanuelsrug [at] earthlink.net *		Immediate Past President Term ending: Sept. 2010 Matt O'Haleck Hammond Knoll 3320 S. G Street Tacoma, WA 98408 Work: (253) 474-8433 Fax: (253) 474-1707 Web: http://hammondknoll.com Email: matt [at] hammondknoll.com *
	Secretary/IICRC Rep. Term ending: Sept. 2010 Tony Wheelwright First Choice Cleaning 387 Gaboury Pl. Winnipeg MB R2H 0L5 Canada Work: (204) 982-4460 Fax: - Web: Email: carpet-p.i [at] shaw.ca		Treasurer Term ending: 2012 Darcy Lawson Quick & Clean Services LLC 4800 SW Prosperity Park Rd. Tualatin, OR 97062 Work: (503) 638-4100 Fax: - Web: http://quickandcleancarpets.com Email: qncllc [at] hotmail.com
	Board Member at Large Term ending: 2010 Mike Elias Janitors’ Warehouse Dist. Inc. 100 S. W. Marine Drive Vancouver, B.C. V5X 2R1 Work: (604) 327-1101 Fax: (604) 327-7602 Web: http://janitors-warehouse.ca Email: maelias [at] janitors-warehouse.ca *		Board Member at Large Term ending: 2010 Jamie Lovell Aero Carpet Services Ltd. 8258 St. George St. Vancouver, B.C. V5X 3S5 Work: (604) 321-7440 Fax: (604) 321-7422 Web: http://aerocarpetservices.com Email: aero [at] telus.net *
	Board Member at Large Term ending: Sept. 2010 Bryan O’Haleck D.A. Burns & Sons 4411 Leary Way N.W. Seattle, WA 98107 Work: (206) 782-2268 Fax: (206) 782-1305 Web: http://daburns.com Email: bohaleck [at] daburns.com *		Board Member at Large Term ending: Sept. 2010 Dan Joner Country Road Carpet Cleaning, Inc. 24013 Ne 120th Court Battle Ground, WA 98604 Work: (360) 687-6156 Fax: - Web: http://ecountryroad.com Email: drjoner [at] pacifier.com
	Board Member at Large Term ending: Sept. 2012 Carl Hoffsommer Masters Carpet and Upholstery 17220 18th Avenue W Lynnwood, WA 98037 Work: (425) 743-3924 Fax: - Web: - Email: carinda2 [at] verizon.net		Board Member at Large Term ending: Sept. 2012 Karl Zapf Columbia Cleaning Systems 28424 50th Ave. S. Auburn, WA 98001 Work: (253) 850-2255 Fax: - Web: - Email: columbiacs [at] comcast.net

Awards
Information about CCINW Awards coming soon!

Board Meeting Minutes

You may read meeting minutes by clicking on any links below
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April 22, 2009 | CCINW Board Meeting Minutes

April 9, 2009 | CCINW Board Planning Meeting Minutes

March 31, 2009 | CCINW Balance Sheet

January through March 2009 | CCINW Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual

January 10, 2009 | CCINW Board Conference Call

December 2, 2008 | CCINW Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

February 29, 2008 | CCINW Board Conference Call

November 9, 2007 | CCINW Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

September 10, 2007 | CCINW Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Code of Ethics
Maintain the highest professional standards of workmanship and service to our customers.

Conduct our business affairs with honesty and integrity, never resorting to unfair trade practices that might reflect not only on our organization, but on the entire industry.

Avoid misrepresentation of products and services, false promises, misleading advertising or other promotion of work that might lead to misconception on the part of the customer.

Share our knowledge and experience with fellow members with the objective of upgrading the industry.

Participate in educational workshops and seminars to improve our own expertise and keep abreast of new developments in technology and methods.

Do everything possible to enhance the reputation of our members as skilled professional technicians, offering honest, dependable and competent service to the customer.

We therefore subscribe to this Code of Ethics and will conduct our business affairs accordingly.

Purpose and Mission
It shall be the purpose of the CCINW to serve the consumer's needs first, promote the industry second and then provide opportunities to it's members for mutually beneficial relationships and professional development. It shall be an organization designed to attract quality members willing to be personally involved in the business of the Institute and it's goals.