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NATIONAL MEETING The WCAA held its annual meeting on Friday, March 22 in Baltimore, MD. The agenda for the evening consisted of a cocktail reception followed by a brief business meeting. The highlight of the evening was Bruce Heyman, WCAA national president, recognizing Kitty Stein for her outstanding efforts and dedication in helping to develop the new Certified Workroom Professional program. A surprised and emotional Stein also thanked Ethel Mahon for all her help on the program. CERTIFIED WORKROOM PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM As the most comprehensive, single educational program in the industry, this program requires a minimum of six weeks self-study in preparation for the examination. When you register for the program, you are immediately sent the study materials—so don’t wait until the last minute! Listed below are the upcoming testing locations and dates. The cost of the program is $375 for non-members and $295 for members. Contact Mark Nortman at the WCAA office [(888) 298-9222; e-mail: info@wcaa.org] to register or for more information. • July 19, 2002, Plainfield, NJ • August 17, 2002 Greenville, SC • September 20, 2002, Victorville, CA • October 18, 2002, Hinsdale, IL CERTIFIED WINDOW TREATMENT CONSULTANT This home study course is designed to provide a base level of knowledge for anyone working in the window coverings industry. The program covers period window treatments, history of window coverings, measuring and calculating yardages, business principles and practices, principles and elements of interior design and fabrics. The course requires a minimum of eight weeks advance study before taking the exam. The cost of the program is $265 for non-members and $200 for members. Testing dates and locations are the same as listed above. WCAA WEB SITE The WCAA site (www.wcaa.org) contains information about member benefits, local chapter news and events, certification program information as well as a product library to order books and sales aids and an on-line database of all of our members. The newest addition to our bookstore is the new Fifth Edition of the Encyclopedia of Window Fashions. This is the newest edition of the book that has become the industry standard for window treatment inspiration, the sketch-file method professionals use to communicate their ideas. The paperback version is only $25 plus S&H.