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February 3, 2013 -- Passing of Jack Jays from Hays Auctions
CMSA sadly reports that fellow member, Jack Hays, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Hays was the owner of Hays Auctions.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2013, at the Prescott United Methodist Church at 505 W. Gurley Street in Prescott, Ariz.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Hays' memory to The Margaret T. Morris Center in Prescott, Ariz., or the Alzheimer's Foundation of America to pay tribute to his courage in battling this disease.


December 5, 2012
-- Pat Andrews, Retired CMSA Manager, Passes Away

It is with much sadness that I share with you news of the passing of retired CMSA manager, Pat Andrews.

We have learned that Pat suffered a major stroke the day after Thanksgiving and passed away on December 4th. Pat served the CMSA for 21 years as Association Manager and post her retirement in 2009, has continued to be a part of our small office family. Many CMSA members have commented how pleased they were that Pat continued to work our annual conventions in her retirement. She enjoyed visiting with CMSA staff and we continued to celebrate her birthday with an annual pilgrimage to the Fish Market Restaurant where she enjoyed her favorite Copper River Salmon.

A friend stated that, “Pat did what needed to be done selflessly and graciously and didn’t back down when she knew she was right.” They were speaking about her activity as a leader in her community group, but as someone who had the privilege of serving as her “boss” for three years I am in definite agreement with all aspects of this quote.

At this time there is no information regarding a service or memorial. I have spoken with Pat’s niece and let her know how much affection CMSA and its members had for Pat. If you have any thoughts or stories that you would like to share about Pat please send them to me and I will make sure that her sister and niece are included.

Steve Weitekamp
President
California Moving & Storage Association



November 8, 2012
-- Scam Warning

We have just been notified of a phone Scam - Advertising in Realtor presentation folders.

A scammer calls a company and pitches that you can advertise in Keller Williams (or other realtors) consumer presentation materials. They state that your ad will be placed in their sales presentation folders.

At least one CMSA member has been contacted by this scammer and told that for $1398.00 a year for a 4x8 or $749.00/yr for a 4x4 they could be in the presentation folders

Our member took the correct action and contacted Keller Williams before spending any money. She was suprised to learn that, "It's a scam, there are no folders."

Please ensure that your staff is also alert to this and other possible scams.


August 3, 2012
--
Former CMSA Chairman, Dan Kaske, Passes Away

CMSA sadly reports that fellow member and 1999-2000 CMSA Chairman Dan Kaske, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, August 2, 2012.

Born on June 25, 1934 in Madison, South Dakota, Kaske was founder and CEO of Apace Moving Systems for 30 years before retiring. During this time, he was installed as the 1999-2000 Chairman of the California Moving and Storage Association (CMSA).

Kaske was passionate about helping others and demonstrated it by his volunteer work at St. Josephs Hospital, and was a member of American Legion, Post #227. A man of incredible integrity, he was a dedicated husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He had many passions for life and most recently was extremely proud of his chairing of the golf tournament, benefiting the American Legion, Post #227. He loved golf and was a member of the 19ers and Dana golf groups.

He is survived by his bride of 39 years, B.J. Kaske; his sons Steve, Sam, Doug and Tim; his daughter Stacey; 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.


May 24, 2012 -- Richard Lee DeWitt of DeWitt Companies Passes Away

CMSA sadly reports that fellow member Richard Lee DeWitt passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, surrounded by his friends and family following a five-month battle with cancer. Richard was the owner of Approved Forwarders, Approved Freight Forwarders, Royal Hawaiian Movers, DeWitt Moving and Storage Guam, DeWitt Companies and Royal Alaskan Movers.

DeWitt was also the son of Woodrow “Woody” DeWitt, one of t he founding members of the International Association of Movers. He is survived by his six children John, Nannette, Suzanne, Jeannette, Michael, Jacqueline and his wife Annalee.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Mariners Church at 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, CA, 92603.



April 17, 2012 -- NLRA
Posting Requirement Suspended

On April 17, 2012, the NLRA posting requirement was suspended until further notice due to federal court cases. 

This means employers aren't required to post the notice advising employees of their rights under the National Relations Labor Act (NLRA) at this time.

For your convenience, CalChamber offers a single California and Federal Employment Notices poster that doesn't include the NLRA notice.  It contains the 16 required notices that all California employers must post, including mandatory updates for 2012.



December 30, 2011
--
New information regarding a further delay (April 30, 2012) in the NLRB posting requirement.


Please review the link below for press release and link to poster
.

https://www.nlrb.gov/news/nlrb-postpones-effective-date-rights-posting-rule-april-30


October 26, 2010 -- CMSA Position on Propositions 19 & 23

After review and discussion by the CMSA Board of Directors, it was determined that the following positions regarding Proposition 19 & 23 in the upcoming California election are most beneficial to our industry.

  Proposition 19 - NO
  Proposition 23 - YES 

More information about the propositions can be viewed by clicking the links above.


May 14, 2010 -- CMSA Warning ~ Fraudulent FAX - DOT Financial Request

To All CMSA Members,

Recently at least one CMSA member, as well as members of other state associations, has received a fax purportedly from the USDOT asking for bank information.

Please be aware that THE USDOT WILL NEVER ASK FOR YOUR BANKING INFORMATION. If you have received this fax, throw it in the trash. If you have mistakenly submitted this information, contact your bank immediately!


February 26, 2010 -- Revisions to MAX 4 Now in Effect

Dear CMSA Member,

The CPUC Commission ratified the revised pages of the MAX4 on 2-25-10 and the changes are effective immediately. CPUC staff has advised me that they plan to mail out the revised pages to all permitted carriers next week.

Highlights:

MAX 4 contains rates and rules for the transportation of used household goods and personal effects over the public highways within California by household goods carriers. By Application (A.) 08-03-005, the California Moving and Storage Association (CMSA) requested that MAX 4 be revised and simplified. D.10-01-027, issued January 21, 2010, revised MAX 4 in accordance with a joint proposal of CMSA and the Commission’s Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA), as described in Ordering Paragraphs 1a. and 1b. of the decision:

Hourly rate Territory C is eliminated, and Territory C counties are incorporated into current Territory B, by revising Items 210 and 230 in accordance with the terms of this order, and conforming other Items to these revisions.

Distance rate Region 1 is eliminated, and Region 2 rates are applicable to the entire state, by revising Items 220, 240, 300, 310, 380, and 390 in accordance with this order, and conforming other Items to these revisions.

Impacted tariff pages:

THIRD REVISED PAGE ii
SECOND REVISED PAGE 3
SECOND REVISED PAGE 4
FOURTH REVISED PAGE 6
FOURTEENTH REVISED PAGE 11
SECOND REVISED PAGE 12
THIRTEENTH REVISED PAGE 13
FOURTEENTH REVISED PAGE 38
FOURTEENTH REVISED PAGE 40
FOURTEENTH REVISED PAGE 41
FOURTEENTH REVISED PAGE 42
FOURTEENTH REVISED PAGE 47
SECOND REVISED PAGE 50
SECOND REVISED PAGE 51
SECOND REVISED PAGE 52
SECOND REVISED PAGE 53
SECOND REVISED PAGE 54
SECOND REVISED PAGE 55
EIGHTEENTH REVISED PAGE 57
THIRD REVISED PAGE 58
EIGHTEENTH REVISED PAGE 59
SECOND REVISED PAGE 60
FIFTEENTH REVISED PAGE 61
THIRD REVISED PAGE 62
NINETEENTH REVISED PAGE 64
SIXTEENTH REVISED PAGE 65
SEVENTEENTH REVISED PAGE 67
SECOND REVISED PAGE 68
SEVENTEENTH REVISED PAGE 69
SECOND REVISED PAGE 70
SECOND REVISED PAGE 78

February 2, 2010 -- MAX 4 Tariff Changes

Dear CMSA Member,

Our Tariff Simplification Application has been signed by the CPUC Commission (1/21/10), and is now law.

Approved Changes:

  • Hourly rate Territory C is eliminated, and Territory C counties are incorporated into current Territory B, by revising Items 210 and 230.

  • Distance rate Region 1 is eliminated, and Region 2 rates are applicable to the entire state, by revising Items 220, 240, 300, 310, 380, and 390.

  • The productivity offset factor used in making annual rate adjustments is reset from .667 (the current factor) to .95 for five years, effective with the tariff increase in January 2010.

    • Commencing with the tariff increase in January 2015, the productivity offset factor will be re-evaluated and reset every two years. If productivity change is positive, the productivity offset factor will be set at 85; if productivity change is negative, it will be set at .95.

We are working with the CPUC on the revised pages and can expect the revisions to the tariff to be approved in the next several months. Once the final draft is approved by the Commission the Regional and Territorial changes will be in effect and revised pages will be distributed to all permitted carriers. The upcoming Communicator will have additional information.


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