Tan
For Hunger
MILWAUKEE, WI – For four days in May, Lectric Beach Tanning Club invited their clients and the general public to donate wholesome, healthy, non-perishable food items to the Hunger Task Force of Southeastern Wisconsin. The four Metro Milwaukee area Lectric Beach salons competed to see which one could “outweigh” the others in pounds of food collected.
Guests who donated four non-perishable items received a free tanning session, or an upgrade session if they were already a LBTC member. In addition, those who donated the most “preferred” items were eligible to win a one-, two-, or three-month membership, or 10 free tanning sessions. Items like canned tuna, peanut butter and baby formula were most needed to feed the hungry.
The Tan for Hunger drive has been a community service performed by Lectric Beach Tanning Club many times over the past 20 years, and each year thousands of pounds of food is collected. The Hunger Relief Fund, a coalition of the state’s leading anti-hunger agencies, pools resources and expertise to work on the ground level providing nutritious food to those who need it most: children and the elderly, veterans and working families.
“ One hundred percent of the donations go to fight hunger statewide, locally and in our own backyard,” stated Lectric Beach Tanning Club owner Dion Borkowicz. “It’s just one way we give back to our community.”
Established in 1987 in South Milwaukee, Lectric Beach Tanning Club is the largest tanning salon “chain” in the Metro Milwaukee area, and offers 56 tanning units including three Magic Tan spray booths. The company employs 15-20 people.
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ORANGE, CT – Light Sources North American Sales Director, Christian Sauska, and fiancée Katherine Tebbe have welcomed a son to the world. Christian Paul Sauska was born in Connecticut on June 15, weighing 8 lbs., 8 oz. Commented Daddy Christian, “Life is great right now!” Our very best wishes & congrats to the family! – The IST Staff |
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Janet
McCombs “ I want to help ATI continue to build a user-friendly and professional certification program and provide quality service and satisfaction to the thousands of salon owners and operators who use the program,” Janet says of her ultimate goal at ATI. To accomplish this, Janet has teamed up with American Tanning Institute President Rick Mattoon, who has been the acting Program Administrator since its launch. “ By appointing Janet as Program Administrator, we’re using her expertise and experience to grow ATI into the best training resource available to the tanning industry,” commented Mattoon. “As our program has grown, we have needed someone proficient in managing such a vital aspect of the tanning industry. That’s Janet’s strength,” he added. ATI invites you to join in welcoming Janet into the ATI family by sending her a note at tanninginfo@yahoo.com or by calling 866.869.6790. |
ATI Offers FREE Website Creation Explained ATI President, Rick Mattoon, “In less than 10 minutes, you can have a Website up and running. All you need to do is answer a few questions online and fill out a couple of forms; it really couldn’t be easier. Then over time, add pictures, edit content and customize it to your liking.” American Tanning Institute (ATI) offers education and certification to the more than 170,000 indoor tanning and sunless professionals across the U.S. through training, testing, continuing education, and a positive public relations program. In June 2001, staff at ATI helped launch the first online option for tanning certification. For more information, call 866.869.6790 or visit tanningprogram.com. |
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New Color For Ergoline Open Sun 550
PLUS “Free” Tanning Until 2008
JONESBORO, AR – Hans-Juergen Kreitz, CEO of JK North America, recently
announced the new Blue Silver color for the Ergoline Open Sun 550 as well
as a special leasing program.
With no monthly payments due until 2008, JK Capital is offering “free” tanning, with approved credit, to salon owners through the end of the year. Financing this special lease via JK Capital lets salon owners keep more money in their pocket while they earn money during 2007. Restrictions apply; for complete details on this offer, contact your Ergoline representative or JK Capital, 800.593.2183.
In addition, the new, captivating Blue Silver Open Sun 550 sunbed joins the Magenta Silver model as a choice for salon owners wanting to match their décor. The sunbed’s unique open-air facial zone provides a comfortable experience for tanners who dislike a “closed in” feeling. This is made possible by unit’s A.R.T. technology (Advanced Reflective Tanning), which employs two 800-watt high-pressure facial units arranged along the sides of the base, that project the UV rays right onto the glass reflector surface on the upper part of the sunbed. The Ultra coating only reflects those UV components useful for tanning. Combined with 45 Turbo Power 160-watt lamps for the body area and a reflector in the shoulder area, the Ergoline Open Sun 550 will impress any tanning enthusiast.
For more information on the Open Sun 550 or any Ergoline product, call 888.771.0996 or visit sunergoline.com. Sun Ergoline is a Division of JK Products & Services, Inc. and a proud member of the JK family of companies.
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Four Seasons Is New JK North America Distributor
Largest U.S. Distributor To Sell JK-Branded Tanning Equipment
JONESBORO,
AR – Hans-Juergen Kreitz, CEO of JK North America, announced
that, effective immediately, Four Seasons Sales & Service, Inc. will
distribute JK North America’s Ergoline, Soltron and Sundash products.
“ Four Seasons will be good for JK as well as our customers,” said Kreitz. “Their staff has an excellent reputation and I’m confident they will provide everyone within their territory with the utmost in satisfaction. Adding Four Seasons as one of our distributors will help strengthen JK’s No. 1 position within the U.S.”
Ronnie Allen, Chairman of the Board of Four Seasons, said, “We have worked with many of the people in the JK network, including Steve Spencer of Forever Tan, Chip Stroud of American Sun Systems, Mike Vincent of Sunbed Supply, Marty and Bill Gallagher of Suntan Supply, Pete and Cyndi Slack of Electric Sun, and Jerry Deveney of JK for more than 20 years. It’s a great feeling to be part of this team again.”
Located in Paris, TN, Four Seasons will sell and service JK-branded equipment in Northern Alabama, Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky, Northern Mississippi and Western Tennessee.
Four Seasons can be reached at 800.325.2769, or at fstanning.com.
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“It’s
A Boy” For
Light Sources’ Sauska
GLENDALE,
AZ – The American Tanning Institute (ATI) team was recently
joined by Janet McCombs as Program Administrator. A well-seasoned
industry professional, Janet has spent the past few years as administrator
for another national training group.
GLENDALE,
AZ – American Tanning Institute has partnered with TanningSites.com
to offer tanning salon owners a website creation tool, free of
charge.