We are getting ready for CAM’s 2007 Annual Conference and we need to hear that you are coming. It has the value that you need.

Six conference sessions will be presented by PricewaterhouseCoopers and are aimed at anyone who manages a moving company. If you need to know about any of the following topics, this conference is for you.

• Growing your business		• Buying or selling a business
• Managing operations		• Operating in the USA
• Determining the value of your company		• Telephone and telecommunications best practices
• Planning for succession		• Greening your fleet

Network with your suppliers and your fellow movers from across Canada and around the world.

The conference will be held on Monday and Tuesday, December 3 and 4, at the Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel. Mark your calendar now! Don’t miss this value-packed conference.

Don’t miss the hotel’s special rate for attendees; THEIR OFFER EXPIRES ON NOVEMBER 9.

CAM AWARDS

At our 7th Annual Awards Dinner on Monday, December 3, CAM will honour three prominent members of Canada’s moving community and our outgoing chairman.

• Distinguished Service Award: Wayne Marshall
• Founders Award: Paul Kenwood
• Innovators Award: Ralph Mueller
• Chairman – 2005 to 2007: Larry Rosenberg

Join us for an evening at which our industry honours its own.

Past honorees and general criteria for the awards can be seen online.

EMPLOYMENT

Looking for part-time or full-time drivers, helpers, or warehouse and administrative staff? CAM has posted a list of over 500 applications to our website. This may be your source of immediate help or for next summer’s busy season. There are some experienced movers in the listings, students looking for work, and some drivers with air-brake endorsements for straight trucks and tractor trailers. They are from across Canada in the following postal codes (first two characters only):

A0	J9	L1	L9	M8	R3	V1
A1	K0	L3	M1	M9	S4	V3
C0	K1	L4	M2	N0	S7	V4
C1	K2	L5	M3	N4	T1	V5
E1	K7	L6	M4	N5	T2	V8
J7	K8	L7	M5	N6	T5
J8	L0	L8	M6	R2	V0

CAM’S MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY AND MAGAZINE

It’s at the printers now. Watch for your copy in the mail. It contains your listing and these articles in English and French:

• Building relationships with moving-industry suppliers
• Is moving service a commodity?
• A member profile
• The importance of planning for succession

DOUG AULD RETIRES FROM ATLAS VAN LINES (CANADA) LTD.

Last Thursday, a Toast and Roast was held for Doug Auld, president of Atlas Van Lines in Canada, to wish him well in retirement. Over 100 members of the moving community came out to honour Doug and his accomplishments during his time as president. He was roasted in good humour by colleagues, associates and competitors, including Anne Martin of United Van Lines and John Skinner of Sirva Canada. Doug reminisced and graciously accepted everyone’s good wishes. We wish Doug well in retirement.

NEW MEMBERS

Several new members joined CAM in October. One is a domestic supplier member and two are international members:

• JLB International Shipping Ltd., West Bromwich, United Kingdom
• Meridian Moving & Storage Ltd., Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom
• Wholesale Packaging Ltd., Toronto, Ontario

FLORIDA MOVING COMPANY FOR SALE

CAM has been asked to assist in the sale of a moving and storage company in Florida. It’s in the southwest Gulf Coast area. What an opportunity! Think of the tax write-offs when you vacation in Florida! Contact the CAM office to get in touch with the owners.

CAM SUPPLIER MEMBERS’ SPECIALS

Many of our supplier members are offering fall specials. Now is the time to contact CAM’s supplier members to refurbish your truck supplies and restock your shelves. All have great value and many have specials. Here are a few specifics:

• Farrell Enterprises

• Great Little Box Company

• Mover’s Equipment & Supplies

• The Mover’s Choice

• Your Moving Depot – Oshawa