Greater Houston Movers - Fund Raiser Golf Tournament
Annual Golf Classic - Cypress Lake Golf Course
12:00 Noon Shotgun start
Contact - Debbie McKinley - dmckinley@harrismovers.com - 713/869-6301
AMSA Annual Education Conference and Expo featuring GSA
April 1-4, 2008
The AMSA Annual Education Conference and Expo will be held on April 1-4, 2008 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. This is an industry event. The forum is supported by the American Trucking Associations, Inc. (ATA) as well as the Household Goods Forwarders Association of America (HHGFAA). General Services Administration will offer training for federal attendees. The forum is FREE to all federal agency employees!
For further information or to register visit http://fss.gsa.gov/amsa/?content=home
SMA Heritage Award Winner 2007
Owner and President
Browning Transfer & Storage
Kerrville
In 1988, SMA Vice Chairman Mike Craddock established a way to honor a member of the association who had made a significant contribution to the moving industry and to the association. The first presentation was called the SWTA Outstanding Member award.
Passing of Member Dan Dase
CONTACT:
Glenna Bruun - Southwest Movers Association
512/476-0107 glenna@tmta.com
www.mytexasmover.com
NEWS ALERT
Southwest Movers Association Saddened by Passing of Member
AUSTIN- Southwest Movers Association (SMA) was saddened by the loss of member Dan Dase who died Saturday in a tragic helicopter crash. A young friend of the Dase family, Caleb Hays, was also killed in the crash.
Dan was a true friend, a favorite among his clients and colleagues alike. His sudden departure is heartbreaking to all our members and he will be terribly missed.
We continue to pray for Dede and their son Daniel, and the entire Dase family and Hays family during this difficult time.
Funeral arrangements are listed below.
The Associated Press released the following article:
CROWLEY, Texas -- A man and a 9-year-old boy died Saturday when the helicopter they were in crashed on ranchland owned by Fort Worth billionaire philanthropist Ed Bass, authorities said.
Officials identified the man as 52-year-old Fort Worth insurance agent Daniel Dase and the child as Caleb Hays of Olivette, Mo., a St. Louis suburb.
Officials said there wasn't any indication the two were related to the Bass family.
The two-seat helicopter went down in a grassy field in good weather, indicating there weren't any "external factors" that led to the crash near Crowley, a suburb south of Fort Worth, said Terry Grisham, a Tarrant County Sheriff's Department spokesman.
No one on the ground was injured.
Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration will try to determine the cause of the crash.
"Witnesses said they heard a popping noise overhead and heard the impact," Grisham said.
Bass couldn't be reached for comment.
Arrangements for Dan Dase
VISITATION:
Thursday Night, January 3, 2008, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thomsen's Harveson Cole Funeral Home, 702 8th Ave.
Fort Worth, TX
SERVICES:
Friday, January 4, 2008, Saint Patrick's Cathedral, at noon
1206 Throckmorton St.
Fort Worth, TX
BURIAL:
Greenwood Cemetery, North University Drive
Fort Worth, TX
MEMORIALS TO:
SMA Foundation
700 East 11th St.
Austin, TX 78701
Or
Angel Flight Center
Chapter of Air Charity Network
4300 Westgrove Road
Addison, TX 75001
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Passing of Transportation Commission Chairman Ric Williamson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 30, 2007
CONTACT: Glenna Bruun - TMTA 512/478-2541 /glenna@tmta.com
Statement from Texas Motor Transportation Association President on the Passing of Transportation Commission Chairman Ric Williamson
AUSTIN - Texas Motor Transportation Association President and CEO John D. Esparza today released a statement on the passing of Texas Transportation Commission Chairman Ric Williamson.
"Ric Williamson was a modern day Texas trailblazer. From his service in the House of Representatives to the many accomplishments during his time on the Transportation Commission, he stood as the epitome of a genuine public servant," Esparza said. "As an industry, we were proud to have had the opportunity to work with him."
"What I admired most about him personally went far above his tremendous knowledge and keen abilities in the realm of public policy, but rather, the passion he had for his family. We pray that in time they may find peace in his passing. We will all celebrate his life for many years to come."
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President of American Moving and Storage Association to Visit Texas Moving Industry
Open House at
Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with Ms. Darr and meet representatives from the Southwest Movers Association who will be on hand to answer questions about the
The American Moving and Storage Association is the national trade association representing the nation’s moving and storage companies. AMSA has 3,700 members, including more than 300 international members, and offers programs and activities that promote consumer protection, professional development, safety, and operational efficiency.
The Southwest Movers Association, which is a member of AMSA, represents more than 350 moving companies and vendors operating in
When:
Thursday, December 6, 2007
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location:
SMA Web Site & Simulated Move Training Launched
Buying a new home is one of the most significant purchasing decisions a person will make in a lifetime and a homebuyer takes dozens of factors into account before signing a contract. Unfortunately, moving into that new residence often involves much less consideration and preparation than the purchase, which may result in a negative experience with unforeseen expenses, unmet expectations, and damaged or lost goods. In an effort to better educate and prepare families for all facets of the moving process, the Southwest Movers Association has launched a new Web site, www.mytexasmover.com, filled with consumer-friendly tips to ensure a smooth transition.
“The industry has seen the need for these advancements for some time,” said Ed Marx, Southwest Movers Association Chairman and president of New World Van Lines, Houston. “With the increase in use and popularity of the Internet, the incidents of consumers being scammed or conned has followed suit. We must protect our industry, and our greatest tool is an educated consumer.”
The innovative site contains a sampling of helpful features including Moving 101, a step-by-step guide through the various stages of a move; Find A Mover, a comprehensive listing of all movers and vendors nearest to your existing residence; and a special Helping Kids Move section. Also included are how-to tips, check lists, insurance coverage needs, and sample proposals and contracts so that families can manage the process and feel at ease through their moving experience.
“Whether moving into a new home or office, our goal is to empower consumers with a wealth of information and resources so they know exactly what to expect and how best to prepare for this significant process,” said John Esparza, executive director of Southwest Movers Association. “Not only do we focus on consumers, but also on the moving companies and vendors who serve them. We are working to create a consistent body of knowledge that can be taught through training courses and hands-on instruction that is fundamental to helping all companies uphold the highest industry standards.”
Ensuring that movers are adhering to guidelines and best practices required by the Texas Department of Transportation and the association is essential to creating a favorable moving experience for consumers. For this reason, the Southwest Movers Association has remodeled its headquarters to include a Simulated Move Environment where members will gain access to a convenient mock home setting for the continued training and education of their employees. The facility will also become part of the curriculum for MOVE U, a university-type training program used by the association to provide introductory and ongoing instruction.
MOVE U has a curriculum designed specifically for the moving industry that includes comprehensive classroom training programs for movers, loaders, packers, drivers and supervisors. The program utilizes videos, training manuals and hands-on instruction to enable moving company employees to problem solve and demonstrate proper techniques.
Founded in 1917, the Southwest Movers Association is dedicated to enhancing the performance and profitability of moving companies, promoting a safe, reliable and ethical moving industry, and advocating sound public policies that benefit consumers of moving services and the moving public. Based in Austin, the association serves nearly 400 moving companies and vendors that operate in Texas and across the nation. For additional information, visit www.SouthwestMovers.org.
MoveFAX: May 2