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Title: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Terry_Burrows on September 19, 2003, 08:56:50 pm
;)Just thought how many National Federation of Master
window cleaners on this site? ???I would be very interested to know,how many interested in joining ???
because next week will see a surge in profile for the Federation!across the country :D inturn will highlight all nat fed members,yes all ;)
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: STEVE71163 on September 19, 2003, 09:05:05 pm
I am a member ;D

Steve Lowe
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Mikey Warner on September 19, 2003, 11:09:44 pm
HI, will be/ want to be/  hope to become a member very soon!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Terry_Burrows on September 19, 2003, 11:41:27 pm
;) well the number to call is  ;)0161 432 8754! ::)the trade show show next year is in april up north! ???
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: STEVE71163 on September 20, 2003, 12:06:30 am
Terry, When are we going to get a show in the South again ???

Steve Lowe
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: The_Fed_Man on September 20, 2003, 01:04:54 pm
Hey Terry, I am a member, we have met before in training a few times, I am fine now just a slight limp, but I'll get you next time when you're not looking and put you on a horse, I know you like them!
Isn't next years show down South?  
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Service_Champion on September 20, 2003, 02:32:43 pm
I've just joined. Well worth the £50 and an extra confidence booster for customers.

Amazing how many people aren't aware such a thing exists.

Stewart.
Service Champions - Total Cleaning Solutions.
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Terry_Burrows on September 20, 2003, 09:37:47 pm
;) steve I am not sure about when down south the show would be,one two years ??? the attendance is always greater up towards north, ???

the show we had in portsmouth was a bad turn out,we this this was to far south!  :-/ yt it was the first time we got TV down there at a trade show  ::) we still have many places to visit ;) as a member you can always suggest write to the fed!your letters always are tended to!
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: STEVE71163 on September 20, 2003, 09:50:10 pm
Thanks Terry! This forum is the type of thing i am surprised the Federation did'nt think of ???  Mind you a big thank you to whoever thought of it ;D

Steve Lowe
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Terry_Burrows on September 20, 2003, 09:54:28 pm
;) I cant spill the beans yet about next week,this will make sense about what I have been saying, :-/I did ask but they said no, tuesday  I will! :o
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: STEVE71163 on September 20, 2003, 09:56:42 pm
Shame they don't have a show in Birmingham so its a bit more central ???

Steve Lowe
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: STEVE71163 on September 20, 2003, 09:58:03 pm
Looking forward to Tuesday then ;D

Steve Lowe
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: acleanwindow.co.uk on September 20, 2003, 10:07:33 pm
Have just joined  :), in the process of building up the business, it's great to find forums like this with information and help at hand.
Thanks to all

Steve
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Terry_Burrows on September 20, 2003, 10:29:57 pm
;)Steve did you go to the NEC ???
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: STEVE71163 on September 20, 2003, 10:42:42 pm
No i was tyed up with other things at the time. Did you go ???

Steve Lowe
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Terry_Burrows on September 20, 2003, 10:47:26 pm
;)yes steve I was there for 3 days trying to beat be me record,came very close,was closer in Blackpool,the nec for me is a very busy day people non stop talking asking questions,but thats why I am there,I am not conplaining! ;)the fed have me as there pr person,ie if radio or Tv comes up they know I can and will deal with it! ;)
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: heritage lee on September 21, 2003, 08:20:56 pm
IM LOOKING AT JONING UP ASAP
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Terry_Burrows on September 21, 2003, 08:22:44 pm
;)Hi H, ;) YOU CAN CALL THEM ON 0161 432 8754 TELL THEM I  :DSENT YOU
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Majestic on September 21, 2003, 09:34:18 pm
Yes I AM A MEMBER AS WELL , OF  ONLY A COUPLE OF YEARS .
THE LOGO LOOKS GREAT ON THE VAN.
DO WE KNOW WHERE NEXT YEARS SHOW IS GOING TO BE , HAVE BEEN OT 3 OF THE LAST 4 DID NOT GO TO POURTSMOUTH TO FAR  8)
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Polepro on September 22, 2003, 02:56:03 pm
I thought the Birmingham Trade show was a good idea. A crentral show would bring people from 360 degrees, while one on the coast can on the attract people from 180 degrees.
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: poleman on January 05, 2004, 11:55:11 pm
iam a member

have been for 11 years

have helped me over the years

andy

dorset

fed member 006866    
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Mikey Warner on January 06, 2004, 12:07:55 am
;D ;D ;D I'm a member now too!!  ;D ;D ;D


Mikey
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: wrighty on January 06, 2004, 12:09:19 am
Hi chaps,

this is my first bit of input to this forum as I only joined very recently.  I am buying a round in the next few weeks of which belongs to my local window cleaner.  I have sent for an application form via the website to become a fed member and I do think it is a good idea from a business and customer point of view as it will show professionalism and pride of what you stand for and when you canvass it is something to show that you are not a COWBOY OR DOLEY doing a quick job on the side which will give the customer confidence and also allows us to charge a little more for the quality which increases turnover and PROFIT.  Let me know if you agree.

Craig
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Mikey Warner on January 06, 2004, 12:38:05 am
I agree with you Wrighty. I've only been going a short while and have put the FED logo on my cards to say that i've cleaned and I am now getting asked what it is. I looked in the Yellow Pages for Window Cleaners under the FED heading and there is'nt any!!

So I'm getting my form back to Yellow Pages ASAP so hopefully I could end up being the only cleaner under the FED heading ;)

Mikey
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Terry_Burrows on January 06, 2004, 10:26:49 pm
;)I can asure you bones ::)that the fed logo does get
used alot with the yellow pages adds,as the fed
has a hand in glove add scheme ;)
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Mikey Warner on January 07, 2004, 12:22:44 am
Hi Terry, I know the Logo get's a lot of use but if you look in "my" local yellow pages there is not one window cleaner under the FED logo scheme or FED logo in the box listings either. The only Company under the Logo is in Office Cleaning

So what I am getting as it stands at the moment going on the last publish I'd be the only W/C with the Logo or use the scheme which can only be good news for me! ;) ;D

Mikey
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: sam hughes on January 07, 2004, 12:45:17 am
I'm not convinced from what I've heard about fed, but I suppose give them a try, best way to find out & only coz its tax deductible, any1 know huw much for the year?
I already have insurance & not up 4 renewal until 6 mths so hope their insurance isnt mandatory

Sam
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: paul on January 07, 2004, 08:37:36 pm
IM A MEMBER ;D
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Majestic on January 07, 2004, 10:12:00 pm
Samm
Its about £45.00, if you join now  you will have to pay again in June as thats when you have to renew your membership,  you can use your own insurance company , you just have to send copy of policy then again when you have renewed it . 8)
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: sam hughes on January 08, 2004, 01:35:19 am
hello majestic
I think I may as well wait untill june then, cheers

sam
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: karlosdaze on January 08, 2004, 02:33:53 am
I'm still waiting...................anyone?
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: AndyO on January 08, 2004, 03:21:16 pm
Hopefully, I'm in the process of becoming a member. Put in my application before Xmas, but haven't heard back yet, or got a quote for the insurance.
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: ng on January 08, 2004, 07:15:16 pm
I received my application today and I am a little confused!
Can someone please tell me why the NFMWGC would need to know if I have

Ever been declared Bankrupt or the subject of any bankruptcy proceedings
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Cleananddry on January 08, 2004, 08:55:51 pm
:) I'm a member of the Nat fed, nice to see so many members on the site.

tony martin
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: T_W_CONTRACTS on January 28, 2004, 12:02:11 pm
have just recieved my forms and will be sending straight off . im sure being a member will have plenty of benefits ;)
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Rob_B on January 28, 2004, 01:10:58 pm
I've been a member for about 4 months, and although i haven't had work directly from the Fed, I do believe that it has helped me get work, especially commercial.

Domesticly, not many people have ever heared of it, but when I tell them that I'm fully insured, a member of the fed etc. they seem genuinely impressed.

It all helps to create a good image. I think it is well worth the money for that alone.
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Neil Mc Anulty on January 28, 2004, 09:47:09 pm
NEIL FROM NEWRY IN NORTHERN IRELAND.JOINED IN JULY 03.GETTING A GOOD RESPONSE FROM THE ADVERTISING IN THE YELLOW PAGES WITH THE FED LOGO
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: HCS on January 28, 2004, 10:32:14 pm
I have been a member for 5 years and would recommend them to anyone in the trade.
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: WavieDavie on January 28, 2004, 11:00:48 pm
Member 5679 - joined November 1990

C'mon then, who's all the old-timers? Make yourself known!

PS
Join in June, that way you'll get a full year's membership - or am I just being a Tight Scot again.
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: tam on January 28, 2004, 11:06:45 pm
hello  guys. tam moffat executive council member.  Scotland here. glad to see that the forum members are interested in
joining the federation. The more members we have the bigger say we will have in all the issues that come  up in the future regarding window cleaning
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Majestic on January 28, 2004, 11:26:42 pm
Hi Tam,
Do you know Karlosdaze I think he will be interested to hear that, why not have a word with him.
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: tam on January 28, 2004, 11:49:24 pm
Karlosdaze, that is not a Scottish name as far as rember.Yu want to talk go ahead
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Majestic on January 28, 2004, 11:51:20 pm
So if its not in Scotland its not your problem
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: tam on January 29, 2004, 12:02:22 am
Majstic, what is your problm
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Majestic on January 29, 2004, 12:06:52 am
Tam you said
glad to see that the forum members are interested in  
joining the federation. The more members we have the bigger say we will have in all the issues that come  up in the future regarding window cleaning

Karl has been trying to join for quite a while now and has been told he can ,but is still waiting ,I just thought you could help him become a member
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: tam on January 29, 2004, 12:22:25 am
where is Karl at this moment. He can e/mail myself and we can sort out what is stopping him joining the federation
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: Majestic on January 29, 2004, 12:58:04 am
Tam check your PM
Title: Re: how many NAT FED MEMBERS ON THIS SITE
Post by: karlosdaze on January 29, 2004, 01:11:50 am
NFMW&GC
I would like to thank Andrew Walker for pushing the subject for European members on this and other websites. Many thanks to Martin Warman for his sterling work and for bringing the subject up yet again at the recent meeting. Even if it did get a little heated at times in the past, thanks for all involved and any commitee members I have unintentionally ommited in providing the result. I haven't been notified of the minutes, or what was said, the end result is Beryl will be sending me an application form in due course. I know I shouldn't count my chickens......  
Now to get listed on "findmeawindowcleaner"!!

"Posted on December 14th / Find me a window cleaner is now working"

Thanks John for the help, Beryl emailed me the day before yesterday, and my membership is on the next donkey out! As far as I know, I'm the first non-uk member. For the proof go to :-
http://www.robinson-solutions.com/
:o                                                      :o