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IDLA Membership
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Why Stand Alone?
The Indiana Drycleaning & Laundry Association
consists of Indiana business men and women who are actively
engaged in the drycleaning, coin-op, and laundry business.
They support this Association to further their own business
goals. They organize to protect and develop the interest of
the drycleaning and laundry industry.
A Board of Directors,
representing the districts of the state, operates under the guidance of the President to
administer the policies of the Association.
This combined efort
has kept the Association in step with every major industry in the country. Our goal is to
develop this organization into a leader in it's field.
Every alert
drycleaner and launderer should be a member of this trade association. Membership can
assist you in managing your business more efficently, help you produce more profit, and
make your job less troublesome overall. All drycleaners, launderers, and coin-ops whether
they be large or small, are cordially invited to apply for membership.
A primary purpose of
IDLA is to offer assistance in education to the industry. The Association can provide
guidance for a more efficient operation of your laundry and drycleaning business.
Scheduled seminars on spotting, finishing, counter sales, and other important topics will
be offered periodically. Member plants are entitled to a discounted price for
their seminar attattendees. The Association produces a bi-monthly newsletter which keeps members informed about Association affairs, industry
matters, area meetings, and seminars. Member services are featured, while classified ads
ads and display advertising are also available in each newsletter.
Annual Convention & Area Meeting
Each year the
Association conducts an Annual Convention with top officials in the fields of management,
government, and education. This convention involves two days of professional seminars,
entertainment, exhibits and fellowship.
The convention is
held each year in a location favorable to family participation. Several social events are
planned to allow members an oppurtunity to meet and share information with fellow
drycleaners from throughout the state.
Ideas from the convention can save/make you thousands!
IDLA maintains a
joint state membership with the International Fabricare Institute of Silver Spring, MD.
This union strives to
offer its members the best assistance and information possible within our industry.
Many IFI services are
available for members' benefit. Contact IDLA for information.
One of the major
responsibilities of the IDLA is to represent the Drycleaners and Launderers in legislative
matters affecting the Industry and its members.
As a member of the
State Chamber of Commerce, the IDLA office screens bills introduced to the state
legislature. The Association actively works through IFI to defeat legislation adverse to
the industry, while supporting legislation which is favorable.
Members will be kept
advised as to regulations that E.P.A and O.S.H.A publishes, and how they affect your
plant. The IDLA Office maintains a constant flow of information from IFI Headquarters and
can help direct and inquiries concerning industry regulations.
The Association is
actively engaged in educating the public. It emphasizes the skills, experience, and
equipment nessecary for successful drycleaning. It also informs the public of dangers of
drycleaning in the home, as well as the problems of maintaining today's fabrics and
fashions.
The bi-monthly
newsletter serves as a forum for the Industry and the Association.
Current marketing
tips are often made available for members to use in their own businesses through news
releases provided by the IFI Headquarters. Members may also send these tips to their local
newspapers to benefit the public.
IDLA joins with IFI
in offering scholarships to the International
Fabricare Institute on an annual basis. A committee is established each year to solicit
and evaluate applications for available scholarships. Any member plant may submit
applications for individuals connected with their
organization.
For information on
aplying for an IDLA Scholarship, contact
the IDLA Office.