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THE PULSE
Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries
Volume 15, No. 6, June 2010

2010 Convention Report | CARI 2010/2011 Board & Executive Committee
CARI Members | CARI Activities | Fast Facts

2010 CARI CONVENTION REPORT

About 190 delegates attended the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries' (CARI's) 69th annual convention in magnificent Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island from June 10 to 12. The convention started off on a brilliant day at one of North America's very best golf course – Crowbush and the nice weather continued throughout the following three days. Charlottetown Mayor, Clifford Lee welcomed delegates at the opening reception on the first evening.

During the Annual General Meeting, CARI President Sheldon Jarcaig reported on the challenges in 2009 for CARI. He concluded his remarks by thanking those from the industry who have influenced him and his supportive family. Dennis Cebula, Secretary/ Treasurer provided the 2009 financial report and highlighted CARI's strategic use of the surplus on project that will benefit members. CARI's position in 2009 remains financially sound. Len Shaw, Executive Director noted the slight decline in CARI membership and highlighted the significant projects the association had accomplished in 2009.

The keynote presentation was given by the Lieutenant-General the Honourable Romeo Dallaire. General Dallaire discussed leadership and conflict resolution through his own experiences. His thought-provoking speech on ethical and moral issues in conflicts inspired the audience.

The Vital Sectors forum focused on the automotive and construction industry. Glen Hodgson, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist of The Conference Board of Canada provided an economic overview of Canada and the overall world situation. George Griztiotis, Executive Director from the Construction Sector Council followed with a discussion on the current status of the construction industry across Canada and impact of the U.S industry. Wrapping up the morning session, Dennis DesRosiers, Founder of Automotive Consultants Inc. spoke on the status of the automotive industry and the ramification on automotive "scrapage".

Left to right: Al Stewart (A & S Scrap Metals), Bertrand Van Dorpe (Rouville Station), Premier of PEI Robert Ghiz, Len Shaw (CARI), and Sheldon Jarcaig (Ferrous Processing)

PEI Premier, Robert Ghiz, took time to lunch with and to inform the delegates about the potential of business in PEI at the Saturday luncheon.

The consumer panel, started with Bob Garino, Director of Commodities for ISRI providing his insights on the whole metal sector before focusing on the aluminum industry. Randolph (Randy) Ehret, the General Manager of Strategic Sourcing for The Timken Company, followed with a presentation on the ferrous sector and a focus on radiation in the steel industry. Frank Sullivan, a consultant for the Canadian Copper & Brass Development Association (C.C.B.D.A.), shared his thoughts on copper and bras and bronze industries. The session concluded with Helene Strasser, the Midwest Regional Manager of Raw Materials for Gerdau Ameristeel providing her thoughts on the status of the steel market.

The convention concluded with a seafood dinner followed by an incredible performance by the former Guess Who member – Terry Hatty at the St. James Gates.

CARI especially wishes to thank Alan Stewart, A&S Scrap Metals, for his assistance with this year's convention and also to remind members to mark their calendars now for the 70th convention to be held next from June 23 to 25 at the Fairmount Chateaux Whistler, in Whistler, B.C. Visit here for more pictures.

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CARI 2010/ 2011 BOARD AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

With the election of two new directors, the CARI Board of Directors for the next year are as follows: Past President – Sheldon Jarcaig (Ferrous Processing); Maritimes – Norman Ross (John Ross & Sons); Quebec – Bertrand Van Dorpe (Rouville Station) and Lorne Kalisky (Vican Trading); Ontario – Steve Kerzner (Bakermet), Chris Cassell (Glenview Iron & Metal), George Zubick (John Zubick) and Jack Petrie (Laidlaw Carriers); Prairies – Helene Strasser (Gerdau Ameristeel); Alberta – Robert Barnett (Rainbow Salvage & Demolition); B.C. – Harbinder Dhillon (Richmond Steel & Recycling) and; U.S.A. – Dennis Cebula (Keywell).

CARI's Executive Committee will be: President, Bertrand Van Dorpe; Vice President, Dennis Cebula; Secretary/Treasurer, Chris Cassell; Past President, Sheldon Jarcaig; and Executive Director, Len Shaw.

CARI would like to sincerely thank Jack Lazareck and Randy Douglas, both of whom retired from the Board of Directors, for their many years of involvement with the association.

CARI MEMBERS

Global Electric Electronic Processing (GEEP), a CARI member announced the launch of a new company - GEEP EDS. GEEP EDS markets "EBAN", a software that protects enterprises with an effective Data Erasure capability. This joint venture with Darik Horn, founder of the DBAN and EBAN software projects is to offer data security software globally. GEEP EDS will focus on the design, development and marketing of data destruction and security software.

CARI ACTIVITIES

Mercury Switch Program - Switch Out

Due to its popularity, the 2010 Switch Out contest is here again. Participants in the contest must send in at least two collection pails containing automotive mercury switches throughout 2010 to be automatically entered into the competition. Any business that exceeds their 2009 collection result will automatically receive a second contest entry. Only registered participants in the program may take part in the contest. Contest ends on November 20th. Please visit www.switchout.ca for more details.

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FAST FACTS

• Those who currently hold AQSIQ licenses must renew between July 1 and September 30. The process has been simplified somewhat and the official rules, can be found at: AQSIQ Notice 98-2009 and AQSIQ Notice 119-2008. When all information has been gathered and a copy of the renewal application has been obtained, everything needs to be translated and an electronic application completed. Shortly there after all supporting documents must be submitted in hardcopies to AQSIQ. It should be noted that all renewal applications must be submitted at least 90 days prior to expiration and further that any new applicants will require either ISO certification or ISRI's RIOS certification.

• Although the U.S. EPA is discussing alternatives to divert auto shredder fluff to recycling and fuel uses from landfills, regulatory hurdles have remained unchanged. One reason that the status quo persists is that EPA's current rulemakings involves the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. In addition, fluff contains polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which were blacklisted by Congress in 1970s. The material is potentially suitable for burning in cement kilns or steel mill blast furnaces, while car manufacturers might recycle it into battery trays. ISRI support the idea to use fluff as a secondary raw material rather than burned. ISRI also hoped that the current rulemakings would redefine some substances as scrap rather than waste.