Did you know that while ALM has different membership types, there are also different account types? If you have a group account (facility, corporate or national/regional associates), there is a Company Account with a username and password for membership dues billing and renewal, as well as Personal Accounts (with a username and password) for all individuals who are part of the membership.

All ALM members, regardless of membership type, have a Personal Account, and that's likely what you use regularly. It's through the Personal Account that you track your contact hours, register for an ALM program, and update your email address. Your Personal Account is yours and stays with you if you change employers. But don't be confused when it comes to renewal time if you have a group account. You will need to log into your Company Account to find the renewal invoice and update who has allowed access on your membership.

Need assistance? Contact any member of ALM's staff and we'll be happy to help!

Would you like to earn your CLLM certification, but self-study programs are intimidating? Participate in one of ALM's instructor-led CLLM Review sessions, where three instructors will share their expertise and guide you through the program material to help you prepare for the exam. Participating in the review session enables you to interact with others in the laundry and linen industry, to share experiences and learn from one another, while mastering the CLLM training material. Over the course of two days, you'll take a deep dive through the CLLM book, the Essential Guide to Laundry & Linen Management. Upon completion of the review, those who wish to earn their CLLM certification can schedule an online exam.

For the Upper Mississippi Valley Chapter CLLM Review session, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Country Inn and Suites located at 77 Wood Lake Drive SE, Rochester, MN. The Upper Mississippi Valley Chapter has arranged for a special room rate of $99 plus tax. To make a reservation, please call 800-830-5222 and ask for the Textile Care Services Block. Reservations must be made by September 13.

Ken Tyler, VP Government Operations, Encompass LLC, and long-time member of ALM and former Board member, was presented with the VA Lifetime Achievement Award at the VA National Environmental Programs Service Conference.

Poor linen management practices can endanger patients and cost hospitals thousands. VA members of ALM can prove their value by operating efficiently while still providing quality services for our veterans. ALM recently hosted a booth at the VA National Environmental Programs Service Conference in Orlando to share all the ways we can help VAs provide quality textiles to their facilities.

On May 1, UniTech Services Group acquired three Tennessee service providers: BES Technologies, LLC; Smoky Mountain Solutions; and Omega Waste Logistics (OWL). Services previously provided in Tennessee will now be completed in South Carolina. Not all staff from the previous laundries are making the transition to South Carolina.

Natural and synthetic fibers have caused international issues with fiber contamination in our oceans and seas. Tandem Repeat, a Philadelphia-based company, has found a way to use squid genes to decrease the amount of fibers shed in a wash cycle, decreasing pollution in water around the globe.

Leonard Automatics is proud to announce the appointment of Greg Watson to the role of President and CFO.