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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEWe’re only 2 days before the

Board Meeting in Charleston

and the trash talking has al-

ready begun. Apparently a few

of our Virginia members don’t

fully understand the meaning

of the word ‘holler’ so they lash

out at our southern slang (Mr.

Collin Peel and Mr. George

Davis specifically). ‘Bama Bill

Crow is quick to respond pro-

viding an education to our confused members in Virginia and

as always he signs off with a ‘Roll Tide’. George Davis makes

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

of Virginia as well? At any rate, with one final shot across the

bow from Crow to our Virginia brethren, the battle ceased – at

least for now.

Although I don’t re-

side in the state for

‘Lovers’, I do love be-

ing a part of the SWA

for a number of rea-

sons; and mainly for

the people. Truly this is our biggest strength as an association.

As the old saying goes, ìAll work and no play makes Johnny

a dull boy.î We know how to have a good time, we know

how to treat people with warmth and compassion (for those

Virginia ‘Lovers’), and we know how to get down to business

when duty calls.

This is who we are, and this is what makes our association

so effective. So if you’re looking for some fun, or you’re inter-

ested in meeting a few new friends, or you want to learn how

to improve your business, you need to come to Charleston

in September. There’s simply no better place to network with

industry experts. And if you’re from Virginia and you’re a bit

confused about your southern heritage, there’s no finer place

than Charleston to get an education on the South.

ROLL TIDE!!! (remember – I have an obligation to say that

until the new football season begins).

Hope to see you in Charleston.

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Charleston, Old South Charm

and a Winning Strategy

September 16-18, 2010Charleston Place Hotel, Charleston, SC

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Charleston, Old South Charmand a Winning Strategy

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WHILE IN CHARLESTON!Charleston Shopping Opportunities

There is no worse feeling in the world then when you check in to your room, get yourself settled, open your suitcase and realize that you have forgotten your dress for the President’s dinner or that really cute pair of shoes you were planning on wearing to the theme party. Well that will not be a problem this year because our hotel, The Charleston Place, has its own mall adjacent to the lobby. That’s right – A MALL attached to the lobby. Could this be any better.

Only a few steps from the elevator The Shops at Charleston Place are located to the east and west of the hotel lobby along King Street and Market Street. Combining the charm of the city’s antebellum architecture with a distinctive collection of fashion and specialty stores, The Shops, blends classic taste with contemporary style.

Your shopping experience will include the following stores:

Anne Fontaine Dazzles Jewelry LacosteBrookstone Everything But Water The LimitedCache Express Mori ClassicChico’s Godiva Chocolate St. John Women’s ApparelCrabtree & Evelyn Gucci TalbotsTommy Bahama Benetton Waldenbooks And Others!!

So if you can’t decide what to bring, don’t bring it. Buy it at The Shops of Charleston Place. Your husband will love your new dress for the President’s dinner and you will be happy and rested because you never had to leave the comfort of the hotel.

The Spa at Charleston PlaceAging is Natural, How you do it

makes a difference.The new meaning of aging is

how you look and feel.

Between visiting restaurants on the ladies’ tour, strolling down The Battery, and shopping in The Shops of Charleston Place, PLEASE don’t forget the Spa.

At the Spa every age is celebrated with a program of renewal to alleviate your body from outside interferences – Stress, Pollution, Sun exposure, and life’s little overindulgences (think ladies tour) – with forward thinking skincare, detoxifying treatments, theraputic massages and exercise. The Spa offers a menu of world class services. Treatments with a focus on skin and body renewal. Facials, Waxing, Body scrubs, Detox, Massages, and hand and foot therapies are many of the options available.

Please call ahead of your arrival at the convention for an appointment. The telephone number is 843-937-8522. The courteous staff at The Spa will be happy to discuss your de-sires and pamper you like Scarlett O’Hara from Gone With The Wind.

Savor The Flavors Of CharlestonThis 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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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

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Kelly uses her years of experience as an award-winning

storyteller, an outrageous sense of humor, and a sincere

desire to show people that they matter and how they make a

difference. Her unique performer’s perspective on how we can

be remarkable in business and her wacky cast of southern

characters, will captivate, encourage and teach you how to

make a difference.

Kelly Swansonauthor of

Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale?

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

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

to include your handicap on the registration form for the con-

vention. Once again

we will be playing for

a coveted winners golf

shirt to be worn in front

of all of your golfing

buddies, and the even-

more coveted trophy to

be displayed in such a

way as to impress all

who see it!

Everyone is invited.

The views are spec-

tacular. The golf is not.

But we sure do have a

good time.

GOLF AT PATRIOT’S POINT

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THE BUSINESS PROGRAM

Carolyn Rosendale is the accounting manager for Wilson Warehouse

Company, Inc., she over-sees the daily staff and

financial operations for Wilson Warehouse and its related companies.

Carolyn has been a Certified Public Accountant for over 20 years. Ms Rosendale is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Ac-

The Effects of Healthcare Reform on Business Owners

Mark Combs, Pres-

ident and Senior Consultant

Blue Water Benefits

With more than 12 years experience and six pro-fessional designations in his field, Mark is a veteran of the employee benefits industry. Prior to joining Blue Water Benefits, Mark worked as a certified financial planner with John Hancock Financial, and then spent time at Marsh & McLennan Companies specializing in employee group benefits. He is the author of The Plan WELL Method: Employer Wellness System, numerous published articles and whitepapers. He is a national speaker and was honored with the Distinguished Educational Achievement Award from the American College.

The New Look Labor and Employment Law LandscapeMatt Gilley

Ford & Harrison

New federal labor and employ-ment laws, regulations, interpretations and enforce-ment practices are forcing employers to alter or reconsider longstanding personnel practices. Matt Gilley, a labor and employment attorney with Ford & Harrison LLP, will discuss how this changing landscape will impact our industry and offer sug-gestions for succeeding in this new environment. In particular, the discussion will focus on proposed changes to laws concerning union organizing, the new composition of the National Labor Relations Board, and NLRB precedents that are most likely to change under the new Board.

countants, Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants, Institute of Managerial Accountants, and The Society of Human Resource Manage-ment Professionals. Carolyn currently sits on the Louisiana Technical Committee for State and Local Taxation, and is a former long term member of the Louisiana Healthcare and Healthcare Issues Task Force. Carolyn’s area of specialty interest is in taxa-tion and cost accounting.

Effects of Tax Law and What an Accountant Can Do for You Carolyn Rosendale, Wilson Warehouse Co.

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THE BUSINESS PROGRAMAGENDA

REGISTRATION DESKOpen 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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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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SOCIAL PROGRAM AGENDA

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What’s happening? With

the midyear Board of Directors

Meeting planned for June couple

with preparations for our Septem-

ber convention, now just three

months down the road, the pace

in the SWA office has stepped up

a notch. But like any organization

who has “good help”, and we do,

the work gets handled properly,

on time and with a good spirit. A special thanks to each mem-

ber of our convention committee, in fact all the board, for their

excellent help and support.

The midyear board meeting was conducted in Charleston

on Saturday, June 12th; it was time well spent. The organiza-

tion’s finances are in order, membership has grown (we have

added five new warehouse members and eight new associ-

ates since last September), a website refresher project lead

by Collin Peel is underway, approval was given to establish

credit card use for SWA dues and meeting fees (more in-

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,

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

lake house in New Hampshire and look forward to having our

grandson Garrett with us for some of that time. We will have

internet access while gone and the board will have the house

telephone number should they need it. Leaving July 1st and

home by July 28th.

Have a good summer and we will be looking for you all in

Charleston this

coming Septem-

ber.

Dean

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S COLUMN

WELCOME NEW MEMBERA new North Carolina based mem-

ber! A start-up company managed by

Charlie Owen who plans to join us in

Charleston this coming September to

meet and learn. Per his words “The

Fletcher Warehousing Company is a

300,000 square foot property located

one and a half miles North of Exit 44

on Interstate 26 outside of Asheville, North Carolina.

The property was the distribution center for the Springs

Global Blanket Division. We offer warehousing, logistical,

and transportation services. You can visit our web site at

www.fletcherwarehousing.com”.

This represents an earlier press release that Shipper’s had

done. I had met the Editor of Southeast Green along with

Tony Piccolo & Roy Barbee. We reported that Shipper’s was

working on being the first facility in Georgia that has zero

waste. We are recycling all paper, cardboard, & plastic straps/

scraps and have an area set up in three spots to recycle all

plastic bottles, any magazines, aluminum cans. Pick up on

these units will be free which should produce income for the

company. We are also investigating having some composting

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.

Press Release

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SIMOS Insourcing Solutions is a customer-focused, results-oriented labor management firm. SIMOS specializes in streamlining the way organi-zations work with contingent labor and high touch environments. We provide the engineering support, labor, and supervision with a guaranteed fixed cost per unit billing model while meeting or exceeding our client’s quality standards. Our customizable solution typically yields a savings of 10% - 20% and enables us to tailor engineering services to meet the opera-tional objectives of each client.

The SIMOS offering provides: ●● Flexible●pricing●options●●●●●● Robust●and●accountable●labor●strategy●●●●●● Addition●of●intellectual●capital●when●you●need●it●●●●●● Ability●to●shift●supervision●and●key●labor●to●higher●ROI●activities.●

Headquartered in Atlanta, SIMOS currently operates in 13 states and has a proven track record of working with Fortune 500 manufacturing and distribution com-panies. The privately held company is led by a senior management team with an average of more than 27 years experience in staffing and outsourcing backed by a staff with 25 years of engineering, process man-agement and improvement, and operations expertise.

We invest in and directly help generate value in your business through active collaboration between compa-ny management and SIMOS experienced profession-als. SIMOS Insourcing Solutions is committed to helping manufacturers and distribution centers con-trol their labor costs by offering budgetary certainty. SIMOS incorporates our engineering and operational expertise to drive continuous improvements in cost, quality, and on time delivery. SIMOS consistently de-livers cost reduction programs that impact the bottom line within our customer’s organizations.

695 Mansell Rd., STE 200Roswell, GA 30076

www.simossolutions.com770.992.3441

Business. Re-engineered. SI MO S

Business. Re-engineered.SIMOS

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

president.

Ag Solutions Plus, primarily, represents two

companies.

One, AMT,

is located

i n Sou th

Carolina. AMT provides

hard goods, such as

tools, curtains, winches,

etc. to the agriculture in-

dustry. The other is CBM

Electronic Lighting, located in Quebec, Canada. CBM

manufactures and provides electronic lighting fixtures.

Within the SWA organization, Ag Solutions Plus

will place our emphasis on CBM Electronic Lighting.

We know many of your offices and warehouses will

be required to update your lighting. Those of you still

using T-12 bulbs as your light source are facing the

decision of replacements. While this presents a chal-

lenge, there are benefits to be reaped. Your replace-

ments should provide more and better lighting at a

reduced cost.

There are many factors to consider when making

your decision – facility size, hours per day usage, ap-

plication, budget, etc. Many municipalities and electric

suppliers offer rebates when energy efficient fixtures

are installed. The savings can be staggering.

We, at Ag Solutions Plus, encourage you to make

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.

We look forward to being an associate member

alongside you in SWA. And, if you desire, we welcome

the opportunity to assist you in your lighting decisions.

LarryTrissel

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS CORNER

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident FRANKANDERSON RBW Logistics Corp. P.O.Box10027 Augusta,GA30903 (706)724-0106 [email protected]. COLLINPEEL Camrett Logistics P.O.Box410 Wytheville,VA24382 (276)625-8103 [email protected]. ROBERTBALDRIDGE Wilson Warehouse Co., Inc. P.O.Box748 BatonRouge,LA70821 (225)382-5269 [email protected]./Treasurer GEORGEW.DAVISIII Davis Storage and Warehouse, Inc. 541BridgeStreet Danville,VA24541 (434)793-7721 [email protected]& BUSTERLEWISPres.Council Lewis Storage Co., Inc.Chairman P.O.Box16384 Greensboro,NC27416 (336)275-8458 [email protected] STATE DIRECTORSAlabama MICHAELO.MEADOR Meador Warehousing & Distribution P.O.Box391 Mobile,AL36610 (251)457-4376,x14 [email protected] BRIANDUKE Laney & Duke Terminal Warehouse Co. 1560JessieStreet Jacksonville,FL32206 (904)798-3500 [email protected] WILLIAMSTANKIEWICZ Shippers Warehouse of Georgia 9250SouthMainStreet Jonesboro,GA30236 (678)364-3475 [email protected] BRIANJOHNSON Advance Distribution Services, Inc. 2349MillersLane Louisville,KY40216 (502)449-1720 [email protected] ROBERTBALDRIDGEand Wilson Warehouse Co., Inc. Mississippi P.O.Box748 BatonRouge,LA70821 (225)382-5269 [email protected] FREDMEREDITH Meredith Warehousing & Disribution, Inc. 103CarolinaCourt HighPoint,NC27263 (336)861-5773 [email protected] VANSWAFFORD Swafford Transport and Warehouse Co. 1630OldHighway14South Greer,SC29651 (864)848-3854 [email protected] JOHNOZIER UWT Logistics 823EastHolmesRoad Memphis,TN38106 (901)948-3481 [email protected] DEVONANDERS InterChange Group, Inc. 1346PlesantsDrive,Suite6 Harrisonburg,VA22801 (540)433-1900 [email protected]

AT LARGE DIRECTORSANDYBROWN

Twin City Warehouses, Inc.3302OldLexingtonRoadWinston-Salem,NC27107

(336)[email protected]

BILLCROWShaw Warehouse Co.

P.O.Box321305Birmingham,AL35232


JEFFLEWISKenco Logistics Services

200RiversideDriveChatanooga,TN37406


TOMTAULMerchants Transfer Co.

P.O.Box487Mobile,AL36601(251)457-8691

[email protected]

Tranco Logistics, LLCP.O.Box71725

Chattanooga,TN37407-6725(423)822-1000

[email protected]

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORDEANMATHESON

POB898•Madison,GA30650Office(706)[email protected]

June Birthdays2.......................................Calvin Ozier

2....................................Tracy Parham

14..................................Becky Grimes

14 ........................................Tom Taul

29 .......................................Ken Lewis

June Anniversaries8.........................Pam & Wesley Keller

12...................... Karen & Herb Harriss

22................. Kathy & Dean Matheson

23.........................Margo & Bob Taylor

30.................. Carole & Buddy Stalling

July Birthdays2........................................ Larry Hicks

12 ............................Scott McWilliams

13.................................... Herb Harriss

20.............................. Kathy Matheson

26...............................Frank Anderson

27.........................................Nell Duke

July Anniversaries2.......................... Marlene & John Lee

29.................... Diane & Fred Meredith

NEWS & VIEWSFROM THE

HOMEFRONTwill return in

the August issue after our extended stay at our lakeside cabin in

New Hampshire.

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