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TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO THE MEMBERS' VALUE PROGRAM (MVP)

PCOC is extremely pleased to announce the addition of two new affiliates to the MEMBERS' VALUE PROGRAM: G&K Services and LegalShield.

As a valued member of G&K Services, we promise that:
- Deliveries are complete, on time and in good repair.
- Billing is simple, accurate and predictable.
- Your needs are met promptly.

This program includes:
- National account discounted rental rates for all uniforms and facility services (mats, mops, towels, etc.)
- Additional 7% direct purchase discounts off our already competitive listed rates with promo code: TBA
- Free company emblems and nametags on initial install. Garment setup charges are waived for new accounts
- A large array of garments for members working in the pest control industry

Service benefits include:
- Accutrak barcode technology to count uniforms being serviced each week
- Weekly delivery report broken down by wearer
- Repair tracking and in-plant seven-point inspection stations
- Online invoice viewer (view up to 120 days of invoices at your convenience)
- Uniform service book for weekly documentation and request tracking
- Call tracking software supported by 24-hour issue resolution requirements
- National account level support to manage installations and future field support

For more information regarding G&K Services, please go to www.gkservices.com. To request an appointment with a local representative, please call Joe Cook, National Account Executive, at (916) 601-8170 or email joseph.cook@gkservices.com.

LegalShield offers month-to-month memberships that provide access to unlimited advice and counsel without you having to worry about the high hourly cost! Additionally, Kroll, Inc. via LegalShield has the only identity theft protection available in the USA that includes restoration, not just resolution. For one low, flat monthly fee, members can speak to attorneys specializing in all areas of law on pre-existing, current or future issues or, if the issue involves identity theft, sign a limited power of attorney with Kroll and be assigned a licensed private investigator who will restore your identity to where it was before being compromised.

Whether it is traffic tickets or accidents; personnel or personal issues; collections, tax questions or audits; contract and/or document review; a civil suit filed against you; customer complaints; or the neighbor did it again, or the cleaners, the contractor; maybe you need assistance with a loan modification or landlord/tenant issues—from the trivial to the traumatic, LegalShield is there to assist. Twenty-four-hour emergency access is also included no extra charge. Need a will? The preparation of a comprehensive last will and testament for you, your spouse and/or significant other is included in your membership at no additional cost. LegalShield is endorsed by the American Bar Association, President of the U.S Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Attorney Generals.

Mr. Rick Pauli and Ms. Laura Marley are PCOC's exclusive LegalShield representatives. Mr. Pauli will be contacting you, and PCOC is requesting that you schedule an appointment to see his presentation, or you may contact him at 888-986-9744 or rpwfg@aol.com and request a short presentation video be sent to you.

Recently, the exams for the operator and field representative licenses in all three branches have been compromised. The Board is currently making changes to the exams and will be updating their website in the next couple of weeks at http://www.pestboard.ca.gov/ to reflect the new upcoming tests. Exams may not resume until April, but that is still to be determined. Applicators' exams are unaffected.

The SPCB met on Jan. 17 in Sacramento. The Board approved an increase in the minimum bond requirement for California from $4,000 to $12,500 along with an increase in the minimum insurance requirement from $25,000 to $500,000. It also approved the elimination of the option to post a cash deposit. All of this will require legislation and if a bill is passed this legislative session, it would go in to effect on Jan. 1, 2014. To see all of the motions that were passed, go to the Board's website: http://www.pestboard.ca.gov/.

These increases were decided on in light of an NPMA survey of insurance requirements for other states. California was found to require one of the lowest minimums for bond and liability insurance.

Dow AgroSciences will be sponsoring the 2013 Fumigation Banner Contest. The rules are the same as last year, and we have provided a link for you to view the complete set of rules here. The contest will run from March 1 through May 31, 2013. There will be four winners again this year.

Please email submissions to josh@pcoc.org.

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