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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Niall McAllister on January 21, 2009, 02:58:35 pm
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i see a few have joined, just wondered if The Master Guild of Window Cleaners is worth joining
thanks Niall
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i see a few have joined, just wondered if The Master Guild of Window Cleaners is worth joining
thanks Niall
for the price it cant hurt to try Niall
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:)
The Guild is a new organisation, and very small compared to the FED or APWC etc,.. so obviously the benefits of membership aren't quite as extensive. But for £12 per year, you get the sticker on your van, logo's to use on your stationary & website etc, the occasional competition/give-away, your company details & links on the Guild website, the occasional special offer from suppliers etc etc.
The Guild is growing though, and many ideas are being put forward to improve and expand the benefits we can offer to members, and a lot of hard work is being put into it by the members themselves to make these improvements,... I'm genuinely impressed by the enthusiasm and effort expended by some of the members in this area!
There's more info here:
http://www.mgwc.org/aboutus.html
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yes it is woth it to jon
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Yes definately worth it.
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Hi Nat
I have not had my renewal for this year. Could you please email with what I need to do. I also could never get onto the menbers only section
Thanks
Tony
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Hi Nat
I have not had my renewal for this year. Could you please email with what I need to do. I also could never get onto the menbers only section
Thanks
Tony
Tony, I will email Nat shortly about this in case he misses it (although I am sure he won't!) and get him to contact you, Is the email address in your profile the one you wish to be contacted on?
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That's the one.
Thanks Peter, you keeping well.
Tony
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i see a few have joined, just wondered if The Master Guild of Window Cleaners is worth joining
thanks Niall
YES YES YES ;D ;D ;D The guild is an international organisation that is going places believe me. Being involved is encouraged and from the little bit I do I can tell you that there are deffo big plans in the pipeline and membership is on the up too!
Now is the best time to join as the you will get a full term of membership (£12.00 per year regardless of when you join). Look I even made it easy for you (and anyone else interested) - The link for the website is below ;)
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i see a few have joined, just wondered if The Master Guild of Window Cleaners is worth joining
thanks Niall
for the price it cant hurt to try Niall
Does that mean you will be joining us soon ian? ;)
That's the one.
Thanks Peter, you keeping well.
Tony
No problem Tony don't panic we'll get it sorted! Yes I am good at the moment thanks :)
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Hi Nat
I have not had my renewal for this year. Could you please email with what I need to do. I also could never get onto the menbers only section
Thanks
Tony
Sorry about that Tony,.. Your renewal e-mail should have arrived in November!
I've just sent an e-mail with renewal info.
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Nathaneal i've just tried again. filled in all the info, clicked submitt and it says destination can't be found.
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Are you filling in the form here Clive?:
http://www.mgwc.org/Join.html
What browser are you using? It's defo working as I had an application arrive just a few minutes ago!
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yes i've tried a few times. I think i use ie, but it's a special msn one.
says error 400 bad address
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Here you go Clive,.. almost as good as going from trad to wfp:
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/
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done. I wasn't filling in the mobile no.
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Got your application Clive!
E-mail on the way!
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did you manage to snare coach at all or is he still paddling his own canoe?
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Check out the member list:
http://www.mgwc.org/northamerica.html
;)
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Just Submitted Application
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You're in MT!
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it's £12 for the year...............how can it not be worth it :-\ very happy with the return on my £12 investment.
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4 new members tonight alone!!
Welcome guys!
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hope one of the 4 is me.
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You're in RZ!
;)
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Im in too 8) 8) 8)
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Welcome to the Guild Dean!
I've had 3 more applications this evening,.. but I'm going out to a meeting shortly,...
I'll take a look at all today's applications and get back to you all later tonight!
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have just filled in the form to join think its a good thing having read the site .
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Just got your application Richardson! I'll get it sorted later tonight.
:)
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Welcome to the Guild Dean!
I've had 3 more applications this evening,.. but I'm going out to a meeting shortly,...
I'll take a look at all today's applications and get back to you all later tonight!
Thank you Nathanael,
Im pleased to be apart of it.
Dean
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I like the idea that they are all positive minded and want to put something back into window cleaning and not just take all the time.
As one of the new recruits i had a quick scout on their members only board where the guild top brass shoot new ideas and they have quite a few.There doesn't seem to be any politics and they are constantly looking for extra benefits for members. And, they have been given the accolade of a wikipedia definition' a world wide window cleaning band of brothers', those weren't the exact words but something like.
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Right guys, I'm back! If you signed up tonight,.. check your e-mail in about 5 mins,....
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i see a few have joined, just wondered if The Master Guild of Window Cleaners is worth joining
thanks Niall
In a word - yes.
Nat (and the Admin team) have gone to great lengths to offer something quite special for window cleaners.
The input from other members is staggering!!...seriously, you'd think ever member personally 'owned' the Guild the way they discuss the smallest detail (such as the Guild sticker)...but every single member is heard and has the chance to respond and affect the outcome.
I should probably point out - I am a member. I joined last year.
Best £12.00 you'll spend in my humble opinion :)
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suppose i better send off the form ::)
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Got your application Niall,.. I'll get it sorted tonight! :)
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Got a letter today in amongst all the cheques. It said- please do not bend-
I tried to guess what it was but couldn't. Anyone have any ideas?
Of course it was obvious when i opened it.
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Got a letter today in amongst all the cheques. It said- please do not bend-
I tried to guess what it was but couldn't. Anyone have any ideas?
Of course it was obvious when i opened it.
was it your wedge of cash for the constant posts about the guild |? ? ? ?
did i ever mention the DIY forum ? ??
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Curses i've been rumbled!
Well i've joined and i'm pretty pleased with myself mainly because they are such a nice bunch of blokes.
I've always admired what you have done with the diy site. The first time i saw wfp working it was a vid of you.You must have led so many to make so much. That probably wasn't your intention but thanks anyway. ;D
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Did Scrimmy send you the right sticker,.. or did you get a 2008 one too Clive??!!
Apologies to all who got last years stickers,.. new ones are in the post!!
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Got a letter today in amongst all the cheques. It said- please do not bend-
I tried to guess what it was but couldn't. Anyone have any ideas?
Of course it was obvious when i opened it.
Was it your tickets to the 14 day all expense paid Fuertaventura Guild AGM?
sorry...bit of an 'in joke' there ;D ;D
Got to agree with DWC about the DIY site - it spurred me on to think about the DIY options. Hats off to matt for that.
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2009 thanks.
I want the thermoshine decal, and what did you think to the eco compliant idea?
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top idea,.. posted the decal on the "other forum" just for you!
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OK,.. 3 more guys signed up today, but it'll be tomorrow night before I get chance to look at your applications, sorry guys!
Your applications will be sorted tomorrow night, and decals etc in the post Monday (Once you pass our rigorous tests of window cleaning knowledge, physical exam, IQ tests, sharpshooting and 5 mile hike towing a mini).
:)
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So each year you have to remove the sticker from your van and replace it with a new one.
Chris
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guys i only mentioned the DIY in humour ;D ;D
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on a serious note
if i join, will i get the clowns who seem to follow me around still making silly posts
will my opinion be welcomed or just ridiculed by the certain few ? ? ?
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To be honest i've wondered about this, as the guild get's bigger i suppose it must attract some of the more negative posters/big heads/ ego trips.
All i can say is that at the moment it's all good guys and there isn't any politics.
Besides, some of my unwanted comments, have altered some of your attitudes.Debate and disagreement is healthy although i take your point about argueing for arguments sake.
All of us want different things. I want to make money and be a success, your approach might be a bit more rounded.So i believe you would be in a position to help people because of your practical knowledge if you joined the guild, and i will benefit financially by having joined.Therefore we all benefit.
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on a serious note
if i join, will i get the clowns who seem to follow me around still making silly posts
will my opinion be welcomed or just ridiculed by the certain few ? ? ?
Clowns following you - I doubt it matt, I'm surprised you're not already there to be honest. It has a totally different 'feel'.
Will your opinion be welcomed? - Are you kidding!! Your site is quoted often. Most guys have a lot of respect for your ideas....and who hasnt made a Harris pole?
As DWC says There arent arguments for the sake of it - theres plenty of discussion of though!
There doesnt seem to be a heirachy or clique. You can find yourself disagreeing with a poster on one topic and totally agreeing with him in another topic.
I dont think the 'clowns' and 'trolls' would last very long over there. Most guys are totally open about which systems they use, where they live in the country, their trading names, pictures of their systems and that sort of stuff. You know if you get into a discussion exactly where they are coming from because we all know who is using Ionics, purefreedom, DIY etc etc...... and theres no system snobbery.
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on a serious note
if i join, will i get the clowns who seem to follow me around still making silly posts
will my opinion be welcomed or just ridiculed by the certain few ? ? ?
Matt, I am surprised that you let people get to you.
I hope im not on your clown list, your site is good and I also tell loads of people about it.
Your opinion is like anyone elses, you either take it or you dont.
I personally like being ridiculed by others shows they are interested in some way or they would not bother, I have found over my time on forums that the ones that ridcule and stay tend to be the people that listen to you more, the ones that dont and do it just to be wind-ups stop as they get bored just like a kid would as they dont get the attention they are after.
if thats the only reason that is holding you back, I would say go for it, your a helpful guy, I will stop now as I dont want your head to swell. As you already no I will disagree with you if I think what you say is wrong.
Get on there sunny and you will not be blocked ;)
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There was a mention of websites, and building them.There certainly seemed no lack of demand.
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Nathanael Jones
i want to join but not online
jerry
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Hi Jerry,.. Just sent you an e-mail before I saw your message here,..
A couple more details are needed before I can process your application.
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Nathanael Jones
can u ring me 07958644465 or give me your number and i wll ring you
jerry
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my number is 086 8240556,... I'm in Ireland though, so if you want to save the international call costs and e-mail instead I don't mind!!
:)
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matt your reason i became a window washer 15 months ago 305 custies later bingo.......diy rocks
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Just sent and paid for my application to join
£12 to join BARGAIN ;)
regards
Brett
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Got your application Brett,.. all looks good, I'll get it processed and get you sorted tomorrow!
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Got your application Brett,.. all looks good, I'll get it processed and get you sorted tomorrow!
thanks mate 8)
brett
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Got your application Brett,.. all looks good, I'll get it processed and get you sorted tomorrow!
I'll join yours if you join mine.
Check it out
www.safetyawarecontractor.co.uk
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I'm interested Neil,.. how much is membership?
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I'm interested Neil,.. how much is membership?
Yes it is slightly more expensive than yours.
£30 for the first year which includes 3 vehicle logos.
Additional logos £3 each
£15 for subsequent years
This is purely a non profit making idea and in December we handed over £200 to a childrens hospice with total backing of all members. www.safetyawarecontractor.co.uk/charity_work.html
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Where do I sign up? What are the minimum member requirements? I like it,.. its a very good idea!
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Where do I sign up? What are the minimum member requirements? I like it,.. its a very good idea!
Membership:
1.Proof of your ability to control risks etc by sending in a copy of one method statement, risk assessment or H&S policy relevant to your business and a particular job/project. The submitted document must be checkable with the person responsible who will be named on the document. These documents can be sent by post, fax or e-mail. Also a copy of your insurance to carry out window cleaning.
2.Membership to last 12 months on each renewal.
3. Initial membership cost to be £30 which will include the cost of 3 vehicle stickers, a business linking on the web site and the use of logo on your personal stationary. Each additional sticker to cost £3 each.
4. Renewal membership to cost £15 per year.
5. All members will be consulted on what to do with any monies left in the account after allowing for expenditures. This could be for example donation to charity of agreed decision, purchasing far advanced web site, extra free vehicle stickers per member etc.
6. All paid up members will have a say on how SAC is run.
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I'll get my documents in order!
:)
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Have sent in the on-line form
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i see a few have joined, just wondered if The Master Guild of Window Cleaners is worth joining
thanks Niall
Yes, absolutely no doubt, well worth it!
Fees are low, friendly bunch on site, helpful!
And what's more the badge is eye catching, I am always being asked about it!
New decal every year, shows you're, a current & paid up member of a Guild, who has pride in his profession! 8)
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How easy are the badges too remove when changing, too easy that they come off when you wash your van or too hard that they leave sticky stuff on your paint work
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How easy are the badges too remove when changing, too easy that they come off when you wash your van or too hard that they leave sticky stuff on your paint work
If you use boiling water, straight from the kettle the old .stickers will peel off no problem
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I usually find a hairdrier does a good enough job of losening the glue on most sign writing/logos. Any remaining glue can be removed with terps etc and finished off with T-Cut
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Nat ;)
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Nat ;)
Got your application,.. I've a small backlog, but I'll start working on them at lunch time!
We've set ourselves a challenge to get 50 new members before the summer,.. so tell all your friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:)
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Thanks to those who have applied including Nathanael
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well to answer my original question, people might not totaly get what the guild is, but when they see it on your paperwork it does seem to help. on more than one quote membership has been seen as a positive by the customer :D
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the way i see it is, the more associations you have joined the better (from a customers point of view) which indicates to them that you take your profession seriously and that you you want to present an image that reflects a thoughful attitude and attention to detail etc (wot a waffler) lol ;D
Of course i am ever so slightly biased toward the www.mgwc.org as co-founder, however even if i only stumbled across it today i would join as the member fee is very attractive in these credit crunch days, plus the benefits are plain to see, free advertising, license to use the logo, a global network, blah blah (dont undersell it scrimmy) ;)
This post will self destruct in ten minutes (or whenever the interceptors see it and delete it ) dont do it mikie 8)
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Scirmman,can you please ask someone to check info@mgwc.org I was told if I joined I get to use the aquashine logo,it is now on my van,I did not recieve a reply!!
Cheers
Heath
Reflective window cleaning
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sorry heath, i thought i did reply ???
anyways as you are a paid up member of the guild you are entitled to download for your own use the guild stationary to print etc and are able to buy the thermoshine/aquashine decals at the reduced rate of £6.00 each (licensed)
if you need more info then use the guild email ( dont want to use CIU for our sales leads) ;)
cheers 8)
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the way i see it is, the more associations you have joined the better (from a customers point of view) which indicates to them that you take your profession seriously and that you you want to present an image that reflects a thoughful attitude and attention to detail etc (wot a waffler) lol ;D
Of course i am ever so slightly biased toward the www.mgwc.org as co-founder, however even if i only stumbled across it today i would join as the member fee is very attractive in these credit crunch days, plus the benefits are plain to see, free advertising, license to use the logo, a global network, blah blah (dont undersell it scrimmy) ;)
This post will self destruct in ten minutes (or whenever the interceptors see it and delete it ) dont do it mikie 8)
Dont let that put you off joining ;D ;D ;D
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watch it booboo :D
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Scirmman,can you please ask someone to check info@mgwc.org I was told if I joined I get to use the aquashine logo,it is now on my van,I did not recieve a reply!!
Cheers
Heath
Reflective window cleaning
Slacking off again Scrimmy,.. keep this up and we'll have to review your end of year bonus! :)
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Hi Nathsan.
I have had trouble sending membership app as it comes back address not accessible.
Just sent another app of with no problems??
It a mistory.
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The online form requires EVERY field to be filled in,.. even if you just put "N/a." for sections that don't apply to you,... other wise you get an error msg.