NewslineVolume VI, Issue 23 - November 18, 2005The Carpet and Rug Institute news for industry executives
Special Edition - CRI Annual Meeting In This Issue: J&J Industry’s Jim Bethel to head up CRI Board of DirectorsCRI recently held its annual meeting at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center and those in attendance were treated with both an entertaining and educational venue. Prior to the meeting, the CRI Board of Directors held their annual nomination committee meeting and J&J Industry’s Jim Bethel was tapped as the new CRI Chairman of the Board for 2006. Shaw Industry’s Robert Shaw will serve as the new Vice-Chairman. The remaining Board members for 2006 are:
Contact James Beach 706-428-2116. Paul Frierson Honored with Joseph Smrekar Award
Mr. Frierson has served on many CRI committees and the board over the years. He became involved in CRI activities in the 90s and has served the organization in many roles. He most recently served as chairman of the CRI Operating Committee. In addition to having served on numerous CRI committees, Mr. Frierson has been on the Dixie Group’s Board of Directors since 1988 and just recently retired from active management at the Dixie Group in 2003. He continues to be active in both the community and the industry. Past winners of the prestigious award include Carey Mitchell, Howard Elder PhD., Robert Cannon, Alan Luedtke PhD., Dr. E.P. “Rusty’’ Willimon, Jim Jolly, Dan Frierson and Frank Endrenyi. Also honored at the event for their service was Shaw Industry’s Steve Bradfield, who served as Chairman for the Market Issues Committee, Frierson, who served as Chairman of the CRI Operating Committee, and Grizzle, who served as Chairman of the Board for 2005. Contact James Beach at 706-428-2116. Allied Associations Meeting another Big SuccessPrior to the commencement of the CRI annual business meeting, members from various allied associations met to discuss common issues affecting the industry and discussed ways in which the associations could work together in addressing them. Among those in attendance for the meeting were Werner Braun (CRI), Paul O’Day (American Fiber Manufacturers Association), Bill Oler (Carpet Cushion Council), David Aft and George Woodward (representing Dalton-NW Whitfield Chamber of Commerce), Robert Fensterheim (SB Latex Council) and Carey Vermeulen (IICRC). Contact Bob Peoples at 706.428.2115. Werner Braun Gives Update on the “State of the CRI”
Just recently the BOD narrowed the scope of CRI’s efforts again, on issues currently considered of prime importance. Braun talked about those issues and how CRI will be addressing them. Contact James Beach at 706-428-2116. Former NASA Astronaut Robert Springer Special Guest Speaker
Contact James Beach at 706-428-2116. Panel Discuss Threats, Opportunities of China to Soft Floorcovering IndustryKim Gavin, editor of Floorcovering Weekly, put together a very special panel that included Mac Ryland, Principle, Kurt Salmon Associates; Vance Bell, Executive VP of Operations, Shaw Industries; Ralph Boe, President, Beaulieu Group LLC; and Dan Frierson, Chairman of the Board, The Dixie Group. The topic of the discussion was Asia’s Potential Impact on the US Carpet Industry. The group was very candid and informative and answered questions following the discussion. Contact James Beach at 706.428.2116. Simon van de Vrande Featured as Keynote Speaker
Contact James Beach at 706-428-2116. CRI Meetings
* Green Label Plus Promotion Workgroup, November
22, 12:00 - 2:00 pm CRI Participation in Upcoming Events
* Floorscapes Convention, November 30 - December 4,
Hollywood, FL. If you are aware of other events that present significant opportunities to deliver our messages to our critical audiences, please contact Joan Seelaus at 706.428.2123. Check our website calendar for other industry related events |
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