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1. A P U B L I C AT I O N O F
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
We’re only 2 days before the Virginia ‘Lovers’), and we know how to get down to business
Board Meeting in Charleston when duty calls.
and the trash talking has al- This is who we are, and this is what makes our association
ready begun. Apparently a few so effective. So if you’re looking for some fun, or you’re inter-
of our Virginia members don’t ested in meeting a few new friends, or you want to learn how
fully understand the meaning to improve your business, you need to come to Charleston
of the word ‘holler’ so they lash in September. There’s simply no better place to network with
out at our southern slang (Mr. industry experts. And if you’re from Virginia and you’re a bit
Collin Peel and Mr. George confused about your southern heritage, there’s no finer place
Davis specifically). ‘Bama Bill than Charleston to get an education on the South.
Crow is quick to respond pro-
ROLL TIDE!!! (remember – I have an obligation to say that
viding an education to our confused members in Virginia and
until the new football season begins).
as always he signs off with a ‘Roll Tide’. George Davis makes
Hope to see you in Charleston.
one last attempt to set the
record straight by calling
Virginia a state for ‘Lovers’.
Is confused the right word to
use? We know Washington
can bring out the worst in people but has it infected the state
SWA 65th Convention
of Virginia as well? At any rate, with one final shot across the
bow from Crow to our Virginia brethren, the battle ceased – at Charleston,
least for now.
Although I don’t re-
Old South Charm
side in the state for and a
‘Lovers’, I do love be-
ing a part of the SWA
Winning Strategy
for a number of rea- September 16-18, 2010
sons; and mainly for Charleston Place Hotel, Charleston, SC
the people. Truly this is our biggest strength as an association.
As the old saying goes, ìAll work and no play makes Johnny
Be sure to see Convention News
a dull boy.î We know how to have a good time, we know on pages 2-7!!!
how to treat people with warmth and compassion (for those

2. SWA 65th Convention
Charleston, Old South Charm
and a Winning Strategy
September 16-18 • Charleston Place Hotel, Charleston, SC
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3. SWA 65th Convention
Charleston, Old South Charm
and a Winning Strategy
September 16-18 • Charleston Place Hotel, Charleston, SC
WHILE IN CHARLESTON!
Charleston Shopping Opportunities The Spa at Charleston Place
There is no worse feeling in the world then when you check Aging is Natural, How you do it
in to your room, get yourself settled, open your suitcase and
realize that you have forgotten your dress for the President’s
makes a difference.
dinner or that really cute pair of shoes you were planning on The new meaning of aging is
wearing to the theme party. Well that will not be a problem this how you look and feel.
year because our hotel, The Charleston Place, has its own
mall adjacent to the lobby. That’s right – A MALL attached to Between visiting restaurants on
the lobby. Could this be any better. the ladies’ tour, strolling down The
Only a few steps from the elevator The Shops at Charleston Battery, and shopping in The Shops
Place are located to the east and west of the hotel lobby along of Charleston Place, PLEASE don’t
King Street and Market Street. Combining the charm of the forget the Spa.
city’s antebellum architecture with a distinctive collection of At the Spa every age is celebrated
fashion and specialty stores, The Shops, blends classic taste with a program of renewal to alleviate
with contemporary style. your body from outside interferences
Your shopping experience will include the following stores: – Stress, Pollution, Sun exposure,
and life’s little overindulgences (think ladies tour) – with
Anne Fontaine Dazzles Jewelry Lacoste
forward thinking skincare, detoxifying treatments, theraputic
Brookstone Everything But Water The Limited
massages and exercise. The Spa offers a menu of world class
Cache Express Mori Classic
services. Treatments with a focus on skin and body renewal.
Chico’s Godiva Chocolate St. John Women’s Apparel
Facials, Waxing, Body scrubs, Detox, Massages, and hand
Crabtree & Evelyn Gucci Talbots
and foot therapies are many of the options available.
Tommy Bahama Benetton Waldenbooks
And Others!! Please call ahead of your arrival at the convention for an
appointment. The telephone number is 843-937-8522. The
So if you can’t decide what to bring, don’t bring it. Buy it at
courteous staff at The Spa will be happy to discuss your de-
The Shops of Charleston Place. Your husband will love your
sires and pamper you like Scarlett O’Hara from Gone With
new dress for the President’s dinner and you will be happy
The Wind.
and rested because you never had to leave the comfort of
the hotel.
Savor The Flavors Of Charleston
This year’s Ladies (and some men) Tour is some-
thing special. We have put together a culinary tour of
Charleston. For 2-1/2 hours you will immerse yourself
in the history and culture of the Lowcountry, sampling
unique cuisine from local eateries, markets, bakeries,
restaurants, and others. Some of the local highlights
include stone ground grits, Charleston Benne Wafers,
locally made gourmet chocolate, southern pralines,
collard greens and lowcountry barbecue. This gastro-
nomic tour will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday. So grab
a friend and let’s get ready to do some serious eating
Charleston style.
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4. SWA 65th Convention
Charleston, Old South Charm
and a Winning Strategy
September 16-18 • Charleston Place Hotel, Charleston, SC
KEYNOTE SPEAKER GOLF AT
PATRIOT’S POINT
This year’s convention golf tournament
will be played at Patriot’s Point Links and
Golf Club. Located across the harbor
from the city this course offers the true
low country feel while embodying the spirit
of the great links courses in Scotland. The
Willard Byrd designed golf course features
plush fairways with immaculate greens sur-
rounded by lagoons and tidal creeks. However it is
the refreshing afternoon ocean breeze that makes each shot
a true adventure. Panoramic views of Charleston Harbor and
Fort Sumter await you along with the signature 17th hole. A
150 yard par 3 that plays to a small peninsula green backed
by marsh and buffeted by those refreshing ocean breezes. It
is perennially awarded “The best par 3 in the Low Country”.
We will be playing a Mountain Man scramble-same as last
year-with a twist. We will play holes 1-3 &10-12 from the
Kelly Swanson ladies tees, holes 4-6 & 13-15 from the regular tees and, you
guessed it, holes 7-9 & 16-18 from the back tees. So be sure
author of to include your handicap on the registration form for the con-
vention. Once again
Who Hijacked we will be playing for
My Fairy Tale? a coveted winners golf
shirt to be worn in front
of all of your golfing
Kelly uses her years of experience as an award-winning
buddies, and the even-
storyteller, an outrageous sense of humor, and a sincere more coveted trophy to
desire to show people that they matter and how they make a be displayed in such a
way as to impress all
difference. Her unique performer’s perspective on how we can
who see it!
be remarkable in business and her wacky cast of southern Everyone is invited.
characters, will captivate, encourage and teach you how to The views are spec-
tacular. The golf is not.
make a difference.
But we sure do have a
good time.
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5. SWA 65th Convention
Charleston, Old South Charm
and a Winning Strategy
September 16-18 • Charleston Place Hotel, Charleston, SC
THE BUSINESS PROGRAM
The Effects of The New Look
Healthcare Labor and
Reform on Employment
Business Law Landscape
Owners Matt Gilley
Mark Combs, Pres- Ford & Harrison
ident and Senior Consultant
New federal labor and employ-
Blue Water Benefits ment laws, regulations, interpretations and enforce-
With more than 12 years experience and six pro- ment practices are forcing employers to alter or
fessional designations in his field, Mark is a veteran reconsider longstanding personnel practices. Matt
of the employee benefits industry. Prior to joining Gilley, a labor and employment attorney with Ford
Blue Water Benefits, Mark worked as a certified & Harrison LLP, will discuss how this changing
financial planner with John Hancock Financial, and landscape will impact our industry and offer sug-
then spent time at Marsh & McLennan Companies gestions for succeeding in this new environment.
specializing in employee group benefits. He is In particular, the discussion will focus on proposed
the author of The Plan WELL Method: Employer changes to laws concerning union organizing, the
Wellness System, numerous published articles new composition of the National Labor Relations
and whitepapers. He is a national speaker and Board, and NLRB precedents that are most likely
was honored with the Distinguished Educational to change under the new Board.
Achievement Award from the American College.
Effects of Tax Law and What an Accountant Can Do
for You Carolyn Rosendale, Wilson Warehouse Co.
Carolyn Rosendale is countants, Louisiana Society of Certified Public
the accounting manager Accountants, Institute of Managerial Accountants,
for Wilson Warehouse and The Society of Human Resource Manage-
Company, Inc., she over- ment Professionals. Carolyn currently sits on the
sees the daily staff and Louisiana Technical Committee for State and Local
financial operations for Wilson Taxation, and is a former long term member of the
Warehouse and its related companies. Louisiana Healthcare and Healthcare Issues Task
Carolyn has been a Certified Public Accountant Force. Carolyn’s area of specialty interest is in taxa-
for over 20 years. Ms Rosendale is a member tion and cost accounting.
of the American Institute of Certified Public Ac-
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6. SWA 65th Convention
Charleston, Old South Charm
and a Winning Strategy
September 16-18 • Charleston Place Hotel, Charleston, SC
THE BUSINESS PROGRAM
AGENDA
REGISTRATION DESK
Open Wednesday, September 15th – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Open Thursday, September 16th – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, September 17, 2010
08:30 am – 10:00 am Opening session, breakfast, and Keynote speaker
10:15 am – 11:15 am Warehouse and Transportation Law
Kevin Phillips of Nielsen, Zehe & Antas, P.C.
11:15 am – 12:15 pm What IT, Social Networking, and SWA Can Do to Recruit Business?
Buster Lewis & one or more associates
12:30 pm – 02:00 pm Lunch, Marketing Survey, and “Bull Session”
Saturday, September 18, 2010
08:00 am – 09:30 am Associate Member Breakfast and Going Green Forum
09:30 am – 09:45 am Business Meeting
09:45 am – 10:35 am Effects of Healthcare Reform on Business
Mark Combs, Blue Water Benefits
10:35 am – 10:45 am Break (10 minutes)
10:45 am – 11:30 am The New Look Labor and Employment Law
Landscape
Matt Gilley, Ford & Harrison
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Effects of Tax Law and What an Accountant Can
Do for You
Carolyn Rosendale - Wilson Warehouse Co.
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7. SWA 65th Convention
Charleston, Old South Charm
and a Winning Strategy
September 16-18 • Charleston Place Hotel, Charleston, SC
SOCIAL PROGRAM AGENDA
Thursday, September 16th
GOLF TOURNAMENT: (Patriots Point Links and Golf Club) Hotel departure – noon time!
Transportation will be provided and is included in your fee; rental clubs will be available.
Format: “Mountain Man Scramble”
WELCOME & OPENING RECEPTION (Palmetto Garden Room).................................... 7:00 pm
DINNER: Following the reception join a group for dinner at one of several recommended
Charleston restaurants. Details will follow in the next convention flyer.
Friday, September 17th
KEYNOTE BREAKFAST & SPEAKER ............................................................................ 8:30 am
BUSINESS LUNCH – Sandwich & Salad Buffet ............................................................. 12:30 pm
CITY CARRIAGE TOUR ................................................................................................... 3:00 pm
A tour guided, horse drawn carriage ride through selected city streets. Note: An “extra”
planned event you can select on the registration form.
PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION ............................................................................................. 6:30 pm
PRESIDENT’S DINNER .................................................................................................... 7:30 pm
Note: Select your dinner entrée on the registration form, please.
Saturday, September 18th
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS BREAKFAST ............................................................................ 8:00 am
The Charleston Breakfast Buffet & the “Going Green Forum”
LADIES EVENT............................................................................................................... 10:00 am
A Charleston city culinary tour that will provide information on the history and culture of Low
Country Cuisine. A 2½ hour event during which you will sample unique foods and varied
dishes from local eateries, markets, bakeries and several restaurants.
THEME PARTY ................................................................................................................. 6:30 pm
Will be held at the historic Majestic Theatre (next door to the hotel) where we will enjoy
a “Low Country Boil” and be entertained by those who can do the “Shag” or wish to take
lessons and join the fun.
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8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S
COLUMN
What’s happening? With
the midyear Board of Directors
Meeting planned for June couple
with preparations for our Septem-
ber convention, now just three WELCOME NEW MEMBER
months down the road, the pace
A new North Carolina based mem-
in the SWA office has stepped up
a notch. But like any organization ber! A start-up company managed by
who has “good help”, and we do, Charlie Owen who plans to join us in
the work gets handled properly, Charleston this coming September to
on time and with a good spirit. A special thanks to each mem- meet and learn. Per his words “The
ber of our convention committee, in fact all the board, for their Fletcher Warehousing Company is a
excellent help and support.
300,000 square foot property located
The midyear board meeting was conducted in Charleston
one and a half miles North of Exit 44
on Saturday, June 12th; it was time well spent. The organiza-
on Interstate 26 outside of Asheville, North Carolina.
tion’s finances are in order, membership has grown (we have
The property was the distribution center for the Springs
added five new warehouse members and eight new associ-
ates since last September), a website refresher project lead Global Blanket Division. We offer warehousing, logistical,
by Collin Peel is underway, approval was given to establish and transportation services. You can visit our web site at
credit card use for SWA dues and meeting fees (more in- www.fletcherwarehousing.com”.
formation will follow shortly), and September’s convention
program and social agenda plans are complete. Information
will be flowing all summer to encourage your participation.
Thanks, Perry, for your help this past weekend getting group
reservations at terrific Charleston restaurants; you were right,
Press Release
there seems to be a good one on every corner and we all
enjoyed three of them.
Kathy and I will be “moving the SWA office” north by 1,300
miles this July; we intend to spend that month at our family This represents an earlier press release that Shipper’s had
lake house in New Hampshire and look forward to having our
done. I had met the Editor of Southeast Green along with
grandson Garrett with us for some of that time. We will have
Tony Piccolo & Roy Barbee. We reported that Shipper’s was
internet access while gone and the board will have the house
telephone number should they need it. Leaving July 1st and working on being the first facility in Georgia that has zero
home by July 28th. waste. We are recycling all paper, cardboard, & plastic straps/
Have a good summer and we will be looking for you all in scraps and have an area set up in three spots to recycle all
Charleston this plastic bottles, any magazines, aluminum cans. Pick up on
coming Septem- these units will be free which should produce income for the
ber. company. We are also investigating having some composting
Dean done on weekends; data is being collected to determine the
feasibility. As always we will be sure that we are in compliance
with any AIB standards. Tony Piccolo & Roy Barbee have
been very instrumental for Shipper’s on this project. More
updates will follow.
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9. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
SIMOS
Business. Re-engineered.
CORNER
Ag Solutions Plus, Inc is excited about being a
member of the SWA. One of our goals has been to
find an organization in which to become involved.
We are an independent manufacturer represen-
tative located in Harrisonburg, VA. Larry Trissel, a
life-long resident of Harrisonburg, is the founder and
SIMOS Insourcing Solutions is a customer-
focused, results-oriented labor management firm. president.
SIMOS specializes in streamlining the way organi- Ag Solutions Plus, primarily, represents two
zations work with contingent labor and high touch
companies.
environments. We provide the engineering support,
labor, and supervision with a guaranteed fixed cost One, AMT,
per unit billing model while meeting or exceeding our is located
client’s quality standards. Our customizable solution in South
typically yields a savings of 10% - 20% and enables
us to tailor engineering services to meet the opera- Carolina. AMT provides
tional objectives of each client. hard goods, such as
The SIMOS offering provides: tools, curtains, winches,
●● Flexible●pricing●options●●●● etc. to the agriculture in-
●● Robust●and●accountable●labor●strategy●●●● dustry. The other is CBM
●● Addition●of●intellectual●capital●when●you●need●it●●●●
Electronic Lighting, located in Quebec, Canada. CBM
●● Ability●to●shift●supervision●and●key●labor●to●higher●
ROI●activities.● manufactures and provides electronic lighting fixtures.
Headquartered in Atlanta, SIMOS currently operates Within the SWA organization, Ag Solutions Plus
in 13 states and has a proven track record of working will place our emphasis on CBM Electronic Lighting.
with Fortune 500 manufacturing and distribution com- We know many of your offices and warehouses will
panies. The privately held company is led by a senior
management team with an average of more than 27 be required to update your lighting. Those of you still
years experience in staffing and outsourcing backed using T-12 bulbs as your light source are facing the
by a staff with 25 years of engineering, process man- decision of replacements. While this presents a chal-
agement and improvement, and operations expertise.
lenge, there are benefits to be reaped. Your replace-
We invest in and directly help generate value in your ments should provide more and better lighting at a
business through active collaboration between compa-
reduced cost.
ny management and SIMOS experienced profession-
als. SIMOS Insourcing Solutions is committed to There are many factors to consider when making
helping manufacturers and distribution centers con- your decision – facility size, hours per day usage, ap-
trol their labor costs by offering budgetary certainty.
plication, budget, etc. Many municipalities and electric
SIMOS incorporates our engineering and operational
expertise to drive continuous improvements in cost, suppliers offer rebates when energy efficient fixtures
quality, and on time delivery. SIMOS consistently de- are installed. The savings can be staggering.
livers cost reduction programs that impact the bottom
line within our customer’s organizations. We, at Ag Solutions Plus, encourage you to make
SIMOS
Business. Re-engineered.
informed decisions. Do what’s best for your business.
Do what’s best for the environment. Ask for lighting
lay-outs, cost comparisons, and pay-back schedules.
695 Mansell Rd., STE 200 We look forward to being an associate member
Roswell, GA 30076 alongside you in SWA. And, if you desire, we welcome
www.simossolutions.com
770.992.3441 the opportunity to assist you in your lighting decisions.
Larry Trissel
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10. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President FRANK ANDERSON
RBW Logistics Corp.
P.O. Box 10027
Augusta, GA 30903
(706) 724-0106
frank_anderson@rbwlogistics.com
1st Vice Pres. COLLIN PEEL
Camrett Logistics
P.O. Box 410
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 625-8103
cpeel@camrett.com
2nd Vice Pres. ROBERT BALDRIDGE
Wilson Warehouse Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 748
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 382-5269
robertb@wilsonwarehouse.com
Sec./Treasurer GEORGE W. DAVIS III
Davis Storage and Warehouse, Inc.
541 Bridge Street
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-7721
gdavisiii@gamewood.net
Past President & BUSTER LEWIS
Pres. Council Lewis Storage Co., Inc.
Chairman P.O. Box 16384
Greensboro, NC 27416
(336) 275-8458
blewis@lewisstorage.com June Birthdays July Birthdays
STATE DIRECTORS
Alabama MICHAEL O. MEADOR
Meador Warehousing & Distribution 2.......................................Calvin Ozier 2........................................ Larry Hicks
P.O. Box 391
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 457-4376, x14 2....................................Tracy Parham 12 ............................ Scott McWilliams
meadorwarehouse@aol.com
Florida BRIAN DUKE 14.................................. Becky Grimes 13.................................... Herb Harriss
Laney & Duke Terminal Warehouse Co.
1560 Jessie Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206 14 ........................................ Tom Taul 20.............................. Kathy Matheson
(904) 798-3500
bduke@laneyduke.com
Georgia WILLIAM STANKIEWICZ 29 .......................................Ken Lewis 26............................... Frank Anderson
Shippers Warehouse of Georgia
9250 South Main Street
Jonesboro, GA 30236 27.........................................Nell Duke
(678) 364-3475
Kentucky
williams@shipperswarehouse.com
BRIAN JOHNSON
Advance Distribution Services, Inc.
June Anniversaries
2349 Millers Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 449-1720
8.........................Pam & Wesley Keller July Anniversaries
bjohnson@advancedistribution.com
Louisiana ROBERT BALDRIDGE 12...................... Karen & Herb Harriss 2.......................... Marlene & John Lee
and Wilson Warehouse Co., Inc.
Mississippi P.O. Box 748
Baton Rouge, LA 70821 22................. Kathy & Dean Matheson 29.................... Diane & Fred Meredith
(225) 382-5269
robertb@wilsonwarehouse.com
North Carolina FRED MEREDITH
23.........................Margo & Bob Taylor
Meredith Warehousing & Disribution, Inc.
103 Carolina Court
High Point, NC 27263
30.................. Carole & Buddy Stalling
(336) 861-5773
fred@meredithtransport.com
South Carolina VAN SWAFFORD
Swafford Transport and Warehouse Co.
NEWS & VIEWS
1630 Old Highway 14 South
Greer, SC 29651
(864) 848-3854
van@swaffordtransport.com
FROM THE
Tennessee JOHN OZIER
UWT Logistics
823 East Holmes Road
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 948-3481
HOMEFRONT
jozier@uwtlogistics.com
Virginia DEVON ANDERS
InterChange Group, Inc.
1346 Plesants Drive, Suite 6
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
will return in
(540) 433-1900
devon.anders@interchangeco.com
AT LARGE DIRECTORS
the August issue after
ANDY BROWN TOM TAUL
Twin City Warehouses, Inc. Merchants Transfer Co.
3302 Old Lexington Road P.O. Box 487
Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Mobile, AL 36601
(336) 499-7221 (251) 457-8691
our extended stay at
abrown@tcwinc.com ttaul@merchantstransfer.com
BILL CROW BRUCE TRANTHAM
Shaw Warehouse Co. Tranco Logistics, LLC
P.O. Box 321305 P.O. Box 71725
Birmingham, AL 35232 Chattanooga, TN 37407-6725
our lakeside cabin in
(205) 251-7188 (423) 822-1000
bill@shawwarehouse.com bruce@trancologistics.com
JEFF LEWIS
Kenco Logistics Services
New Hampshire.
200 Riverside Drive
Chatanooga, TN 37406
(423) 643-3578
jeff.lewis@kencogroup.com
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DEAN MATHESON
POB 898 • Madison, GA 30650
Office (706) 431-6025
dean@swaonline.org
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