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ASSOCIATIONINSIGHT Portable Sanitation Association International News B e t t e r w o r k s i t e s . B e t t e r w e e k e n d s . B e t t e r w o r l d . BIWEEKLY EDITION OCTOBER 28, 2020 Page 1 ASSOCIATIONINSIGHT Portable Sanitation Association International News B e t t e r w o r k s i t e s . B e t t e r w e e k e n d s . B e t t e r w o r l d . The Portable Sanitation Industry has undergone fundamental changes during this historic worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Government agencies (FEMA and the CDC) have recognized portable sanitation as an "essential industry." Even with the absence of Special Events in 2020, the demand for multiple weekly services and hand wash stations has kept most companies at near normal revenue levels. We, as an industry, are extremely fortunate. Countless other industries have been economically devastated by COVID-19. So it only makes sense that we should give back to our communities wherever possible. "National Make a Difference Day" was created in 1992 to encourage organizations to help improve their communities. Since then, the last Saturday in October has been designated as a day to help others and to reflect on past successes and plan future projects. I hope this article inspires and motivates you to get involved in projects that help others in your local areas. Continued on page 2 Continued on page 3 Ensuring Quality in the Field—Part II: QC for Trailers, Driver Excellence By Karleen Kos, PSAI's Executive Director The portable sanitation industry is young, and trailers are the most recent addition to the equipment and services companies offer their customers. The PSAI addresses the fundamentals of how to deliver excellence in the trailer business in our Basic Service Technician Training Series. We also cover things your drivers need to know to be effective ambassadors for your company. Let's look a bit deeper at both of these things. On the Inside Take Your Sales to the Next Level…page 5 Conference Registration 101…page 7 New Requirements for Reporting COVID-19 …page 8 John Harper…page 16 We Are Ready for the Virtual Conference! …page 19 National Make a Difference Day 2020 By Jeff Wigley, PSAI Past President