Mover’s Edge, September 2009

WATCH YOUR MAIL FOR CAM’S 2009 ANNUAL CONFERENCE FLYER.

The Canadian Mover, CAM’s Directory and Magazine — Fall 2009

The Fall 2009 issue of The Canadian Mover will be printed in late September. Please review your listing in the Spring issue or in our online directory. Let us know about any changes you need made.

Swine Flu Pandemic

Every province’s Occupational Health and Safety Act requires that you provide a safe and healthy workplace and take measures to prevent foreseeable risks. We have posted a special report on the Swine Flu Pandemic on the movers’ page of CAM’s website. It contains useful and useable information that you can use to protect your staff and your family against infection.

Government of Alberta

Heather Klimchuk, minister responsible for Service Alberta, is considering regulations for the moving industry. CAM has responded to this initiative stating that the Fair Trade Practices Act and the Highway Safety Act in Alberta provide sufficient protection for both consumers and movers. Ted LeLacheur, CAM’s director in Alberta, has contacted the ministry and will represent CAM members in conjunction with representatives from the Better Business Bureau.

CAM’s 2009 Golf Tournament — It’s a Shotgun Start!!

Don’t miss CAM’s 2009 Annual Golf Tournament. It will be held this year on Monday, September 21, at Granite Ridge Golf Club in Milton, Ontario. Join in the hole-in-one, putting and beat-the-pro contests for prizes and libations.

Moving Equipment for Sale/Wanted

CAM is now posting the want-ads for equipment on the movers’ webpage. Check here periodically for new ads. Also watch for special promotions by our suppliers that we will be highlighting in upcoming newsletters.

New Members

In the past month, CAM welcomed four new members:

• Alero Moving & Storage, Edmonton, Alberta 
• Moving Again, London, Ontario 
• Cargo Channels Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, India
• Western Star Trucks, Detroit, Michigan, USA

CAM Awards

Now is the time to review the leaders in Canada’s moving and storage industry and submit a nomination for a deserving individual in one of the following categories: 

• Distinguished Service Award
• Founders Award
• Innovators Award

The deadline for nominations is September 9, 2009.

Nomination forms can be downloaded from our website. The awards will be presented at our 9th Annual Awards Dinner on Monday, November 16, 2009.

Westmount Moving & Storage

Congratulations to Joe Gagnon and the staff at Westmount on celebrating their 70th anniversary and on their “Moving Forward with Confidence” event.