I have a Google Alert that gives me a routine update of news about our industry and so often it is relaying negative stories about towing and towers so I was delighted to see this news item about the fine folks at the Conference of Northeast Towing Associations who are gathering the troops to help bring a bit of Christmas Cheer to the people struggling in the wake of hurricane Sandy.

Our hats off and beacons on for the good members and partner associations of the Conference of Northeast Towing Associations. The entire press release is below.
PRESS RELEASE
December 10, 2012
CNTA ASSISTS OPERATION JERSEY SHORE SANTA
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many families at the Jersey Shore lost their belongings and their homes.
While numerous groups and organizations are helping with the here & now needs of those who have been
displaced, Operation Santa was created to bring Christmas to these families.
The Conference of Northeast Towing Associations (CNTA) and its member states have joined forces for a
“Towers Toy Drive” to benefit victims of Super Storm Sandy. Sandy has devastated many areas along the
east coast but New Jersey has been her greatest victim affected countless families. Garden State Towing
Association of NJ (GSTA) has organized food and clothing drives and is working with state and local
organizations to help the many families left homeless in her wake. CNTA and its members are opening their
hearts and wallets to purchase new unwrapped toys and gift cards for boys or girls between the ages of
infant and sixteen.
Our convoy of trucks will make its delivery to Operation Jersey Shore Santa on Friday, December 14th. To
make a donation, please contact Mary Leigh Barbusin at 732-530-4782 or by email at mlb@gsta.org or
Cindy Martineau at Cynthia J Martineau, CNTA Secretary, 508-303-6699 or outlandishskye@earthlink.net.
Thank you for your generosity during this holiday season!
The CNTA is a consortium of 10 state towing associations (CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT)
representing the interest of approximately 3000 members. As the official workshop for the Northeast, CNTA
works on solving the challenges that face our industry and directly affect the states in the northeast
corridor.

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We did not personally know Steve Cardinale but after reading the message sent by the California Tow Truck Association we were moved to include it here. Imagine the industry we would have if every tower was a bit more like Steve. Below is the message from the CTTA in its entirety.

It is with a saddened heart I must share with you the loss of a great friend, teacher and mentor to so many throughout the Towing and Recovery world.  Steve Cardinale, The Godfather of Towing, passed away Monday April 23, 2012 and will be missed by many.

Steve ran Atlas Towing in the Bay Area throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s. He earned his nickname “The Godfather of San Francisco” during this time because he was so well liked by customers and competitors. Steve helped start the Greater Bay Area Chapter of CTTA, was awarded “Member of the Year” in 1982 and served as Chapter President in 1987. It was during his stint as President that he began some early tow truck training and safety instruction. Also in 1987, the Towing and Recovery Association of America honored him with the Distinguished Service Award. In 1989 Steve was inducted into the Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame in Chattanooga, TN and in 1993 he received the CTTA Life Achievement Award. In 2005 CTTA awarded him with the CTTA Humanitarian Award. These are just a few of the many awards and achievements bestowed upon Steve.

Soon after selling Atlas Towing, Steve was asked to begin development of the CTTA education program. He eagerly accepted and served as Training Director for the CTTA for 20 years, developing, improving and teaching towing professionals throughout California and across the country. Steve was soon dubbed The Godfather of Towing.  

Steve officially retired in April 2008, but was still known to attend classes, train our instructors and serve as a consultant for the industry.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Steve’s family in this time of loss. The family has asked for some family time over the next few days and we will forward information regarding the memorial service when the arrangements have been completed.

Respectfully,

Glenn Neal

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The TowProgram team had a great time at the Florida Tow Show. Dennis delivered a seminar on Web Marketing for Towing Companies to a packed, standing room only crowd. We met all sorts of towers and had several conversations with towers looking for web advertising for their towing companies.

Some of our highlights for the show:

- Our jam-packed seminar on Towing Company Marketing. Great questions, great sharing and many good ideas to help improve online marketing efforts for towers.

- Meeting with the Towers. We has a chance to have several in-depth conversations with towers about the challenges they have faced with their online situations.

- Seeing the New Products. At every show I always take some time to check out the new products and the FL Tow Show did not disappoint. Keep an eye out in my Black Book column in T&R Footnotes for notes on what impressed me at the show.

- The amazing team of volunteers from the Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida for a job well done. Just a great show all around.

Below is a photo from the balcony of the Beacon Software Hospitality Party Friday night. The guys from Beacon Software always throw a fun party.

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What a great weekend in Baltimore. We had a chance to meet with several of our current clients and were able to talk to many people interested in our online advertising solutions for towing companies. Our seminar was well attended and we had great questions and discussions.

I know it was a bit crowded after the seminar so if we didn’t get a chance to speak feel free to give me a call any time at 888-834-1123.

The Baltimore Tow Show floor was packed with service and product suppliers offering just about everything a tower could ask for. And even through the nice weather drew attendees outdoors for the last glimpses of mild weather before old man winter takes over we were able to speak with any towers from across the US and even in Canada and Mexico!

Thanks to all who attended our Baltimore Tow Show seminar and stopped by our booth. We look forward to speaking with you in the coming weeks.

Dennis

Dennis@TowProgram.com

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Another reason I love tow411.net!

After posting a link to my cc processing article on tow411.net another forum member posted this link. Its to a company called Fee Fighters. They are committed to helping merchants lower their credit card processing fees and have several tools you can use to get the best rate for your credit card processing.

They also have a cool little tool to tell you if Square, the nifty credit card reader that works with your smart phone is right for you. Check it out at http://feefighters.ca/square-calculator. Its a great tool and completely free!

Happy savings!

D

Dennis@TowProgram.com

TowProgram Delivers Profit Solutions for the Business Side of Towing Our tow company advertising plans are contract free and have a proven track record of success. The Black Book of Towing offers 100 Ways to Make More Money with your tow company.

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