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Thursday, September 21st at the Midwest Regional Tow Show
Robert’s Centre, Wilmington
Instructor: Perry Beaty
8 Hour Hands On Class Only $350.00
Please Contact Bruce Bender at 513-791-3555
or [email protected] to Register
LIMITED AVAILABILITY SO REGISTER A.S.A.P.
Paul Ghrist and Bruce Bender will be doing a Facebook Live from the Robert's Centre this Saturday, August 19th at 11:45 AM so that we can share with everyone a video of the facility, grounds and share info on the new venue. Please log on through the Midwest Regional Tow Show page while we are there and ask questions so that we can answer them LIVE ! We welcome the questions and hope to explain things to the best of our ability ! I will also be explaining the reason for the change of venue during this live. I hope to see a lot of folks signed on ! PLEASE SHARE THIS POST SO THAT WE MAY GET MORE INVOLVEMENT. Thank you!
https://www.facebook.com/MidwestTowShow/
Largest annual Tow Show in the Midwest at Robert's Centre in Wilmington, Ohio.
The Towing & Recovery Association of Ohio (TRAO), ERSCA, and the host Auto Works Towing in Milford, Ohio would like to inform you that the "Essentials of Light Duty Towing & Recovery" training event scheduled to take place in August has been postponed. The new date is October 28th and 29th. Further details as well as instructions to sign up will be sent out closer to the event date. Thank you!
We couldn't get everyone on the same screen, but we wanted all of you to know we are hard at work for our members. 😊
As most know this law took effect on April 4th, as law enforcement started pulling people over to give warnings and explain the law. On October 5th 2023 the warnings are done and the citations will begin. Train your brain now to not touch that phone while driving. Be safe everyone. Also, remember to slow down/move over for flashing lights.
Learn about Ohio's new distracted driving law.
Paul Ghrist and I have been discussing doing a Facebook Live from the Robert's Centre next week so that we can share with everyone, a video of the facility and grounds as well as try to answer questions folks may have. Before we both leave work and make the drive to do this, How many would be interested in logging in to see and hear everything and ask questions ?????
Keep up the good work !!
Info on the Midwest Regional Tow Show:
People have been asking what there will be for kids to do at the new location....There is an indoor, heated pool and we have hired a company to provide entertainment... Our contract states that there will be the following...
Combo Bounce House
Giant, Oversized Games Package (Kerplunk, Connect 4, Checkers, Operation, Chess, Battleship)
Inflatable Soccer Kick
Inflatable Knock 'Em Off
Inflatable Pop a Shot
Inflatable Football Throw
Then, in the evening during the babysitting hours, your kids will be entertained with a Face Painter, Strolling Juggler, Strolling Balloon Artist and a Strolling Magician.
We fully intend on continuing to keep this a Family Event !!
Info on the Midwest Regional Tow Show:
We have two separate bands scheduled for entertainment. One on Friday Night and one on Saturday night with lots of good foods !!
Info on the Midwest Regional Tow Show:
We will continue to have an indoor/outdoor show ! Come check out all the awesome vendors and their products as well as visit with your buddies and hang out at the onsite camping area !!
Info on the Midwest Regional Tow Show:
There will be many training opportunities available, some free and some with discounted rates. Just a few of the companies doing training are...
Perry Beaty - FlowStop with a hazmat class on Thursday
Energy Security Agency - Electric Vehicle Class
Wes Wilburn - American Towing & Recovery Institute
WreckMaster - Winching By The Numbers - Certificate after class
ERSCA - Class to be Determined
Several Free Seminars also !!!!!!!!
Come on out and gain some extra, knowledge !!!
Rest in peace Mario... you will be greatly missed. 🙏
We'd like to thank D.J. Harrington for the nice article in Tow Profesional Magazine. Much appreciated. See you all there!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Biddle family and friends (Photo Card Specialists)......
With heavy hearts we will be closed on Thursday, August 17th to remember the life of our fearless leader Terry Biddle; taken much too soon.
On Wednesday, August 16th, from 4:00-7:00 pm there will be a viewing at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church located at 416 N. Dewey St. Eau Claire, WI, 54703.
On Thursday, August 17th, from 10:00-11:00am there will be a viewing at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church located at 416 N. Dewey St. Eau Claire, WI, 54703, followed by a mass at 11:00am with lunch served at noon. At 1:00 pm there will be a procession to the cemetery service located at St. Hedwig Cemetery N14949 Gorman Ave. Thorp, WI
Truckers are asked to contact Mary Norton 715-928-2452.
Messages of condolences can be sent to Awards & More, Co. 2425 Seymour Rd. Eau Claire, WI 54703.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Mario Vitalone, a long time member and former board member of TRAO. Funeral details are on the link below but calling hours are Friday, 2 pm to 8 pm at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral home with Services Saturday morning at 10 am at Immaculate Conception. Tow truck procession to All Soul's Cemetary to follow services. Contact Jared Fox for details on Tow Truck Procession at (440) 534-2729.
Share Memories of Mario & Support the Vitalone Family
Come join the Towing & Recovery Association of Ohio (TRAO), ERSCA, and the host Auto Works Towing in Milford, Ohio on August 26th & 27th for the Essentials of Light Duty Towing & Recovery training event.
www.ersca.org
https://ersca.org/events/register.aspx?id=1767729
Come join the Towing & Recovery Association of Ohio (TRAO), ERSCA, and the host Auto Works Towing in Milford, Ohio on August 26th & 27th for the Essentials of Light Duty Towing & Recovery training event.
www.ersca.org
https://ersca.org/events/register.aspx?id=1767729
Mark your Calendars: Upcoming Light Duty Class Only $440.00.
TRAO WELCOMES MEGAN LASHUTKA !!
We would like to take this time to thank Chief Jim Pantalone (Howland Fire Department) for being our speaker at the TRAO Region 4 meeting and class on EV vehicles. Also to Bud's Towing for bringing the refreshments, and Mesaros Towing for the pizza. We had around 30 people attending from the Towing industry and local Fire Departments, it was very knowledgeable information discussed and passed out to the group. Thanks to everyone for attending.
Tom Mesaros
Region 4 Director
REMINDER: Region 6 Meeting Tomorrow
ALL TOWERS WELCOME !!
So proud to be a part of a group of such awesome people that will come together and show their support for our fallen towers and so very sad that these deaths even occur !! These unnecessary and unacceptable deaths need to stop !!
Tow trucks packed a parking lot on Wednesday night for a vigil to honor a AAA driver who was killed in an I-275 accident last week.
UPCOMING REGION 6 MEETING DETAILS:
TRAO Region 8 Director, Terry brown, would like to invite everyone to a candlelight vigil on Wednesday April 12th, 7:30 pm, at
AAA FLEET GARAGE @ 800 West 5th Street Cincinnati, OH 45203. This vigil is to remember our fallen brother, Keith Skaggs and victims related to this horrible tragedy on Friday, April 7th. The accident was in Anderson Township on State Hwy 275 near Five Mile Road and New Richmond Exits. Please join us in remembering our heroes. Lights and candles @ dark.
Any question contact Terry Brown 1-513-903-6493
We appreciate your time and support.
REGION 4 MEETING:
We are having a meeting on Friday, April 26th, 6:00 pm at Campbell Community Center ( Roosevelt Park), Campbell OH 44405. The guest speakers for the evening will be Fire Chief James Pantalone of the Howland FD & Fire Chief JR Warren of the Coitsville FD. Details are in the image below:
REGION 8 MEETING:
We are having a meeting on Thursday, April 6th 6:30 pm at Roosters 12120 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246. The guest speakers for the evening will be Ray Dalton, the regional manager for AAA and John Ficarrotta with Roadsync.
Tug Brock and Jeff Schaffer has offered to buy dinner for 2 people from each member company that attends the meeting on Thursday April 6th at Roosters.
Mark your calendars and we hope to see you next Thursday.
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(513) 791-3555
Get your raffle tickets! All executive board members and regional directors have tickets. Message us with any questions. We appreciate everyone's support! Drawing will be held on September 24th at the Midwest Regional Tow Show. Tickets are $10 each.
FILING FOR OUT OF STATE UNCLAIMED VEHICLES TOWED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT... Jeremy Virgin of Broad & James Towing put together a packet to try and help Ohio towers with this process and I have scanned it into a pdf format. He has done a seminar on this process in the past. If you would like a copy emailed to you, please pm me with your email address.
Are you looking to become a member? We've made it easier on our website. We appreciate everyone's support.
Online Appplication Company Name Address or P.O. Box City State Zip County Email Website Telephone Fax Company Representative Spouse Year Business was started Number of Employees Other Association Memberships Please Check all that Apply: A. Light Duty Towing G. Emergency Road Service (autos) B-M. Me...
OHIO TOWER ALERT !!!!
We are in need of a 28 foot, or larger, semi trailer. We use it to hold items for the Midwest Regional Tow Show. The one we currently use has seen it's better days. We're not looking to spend a lot on this project. Possibly someone looking to donate one would be preferred. Thank you for your support.
We have a board meeting scheduled for tomorrow (2/27), we're looking to hear from our members and vendors. Anything you'd like us to address? We are here for you. If you prefer not to comment publicly, please feel free to send us a private message. Thank you for your support, we appreciate everyone of you.
WOOHOO !!! Gearing up for 2023 !! A Lot of new changes !! We will still keep it exciting for children and adults !! Also, if you have a camper, there will be camping on-site !!!! Info on lodging and camping coming soon !!!
Ohio Towing Alert - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE STATE TRANSPORTATION BUDGET
Our deepest condolences to Pat's family.
TRAO fully supports and promotes Slow Down Move Over but also asks that you take precautions when called by companies asking for donations. If a company is endorsed by TRAO and will be supporting Ohio towers, we will make a post and send out an email prior to them calling you for donations.
Thank you to everyone who could attend the TRAO Christmas Party !! We had a great time and it was such a pleasure getting to have fun and socialize with everyone !
Robert Pancake's wife sent me a message that she would like to share with everyone......
"The family of Robert Pancake (Valley View) would like to express our thanks to TRAO and the many towing companies who came to celebrate Robert's life. We appreciate you taking the time out of your day and traveling to this small town to be part of the procession or to pay your respects. Robert valued the many friendships he made through the organization. He would be so humbled. - Mimi -"
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