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Resource Training & Solutions Newsletter                                                                      Vol. 1    Issue 3    August  2009

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

New Vendor!

Enhance Collaborative Learning

Tierney Brothers Inc.

Honeywell Instant Alert

Free Preliminary Facility
Energy Assessment


Purchasing Tips - Playground Grants

QUICK LINKS


SPECIALS!    SPECIALS!    SPECIALS!    SPECIALS!    SPECIALS!    SPECIALS!

OfficeMax
3M™ Porcelain
Dry Erase Boards

FREE Computer Recycling Program

Projector Cleaning

NEW Epson Projectors Available

New 3M™ Micro Professional
Projector MPro110


Printable Product Directory


Education Vendors

City/County Vendors
 

TRAINING & EVENTS

SMART Board Level 1
8/19 (Mac Users)
8/20 (PC Users)
9/22 (PC Users)

SMART Board Level 2

8/13 (PC Users)
8/24 (Mac Users)

SMART Senteo Training
9/1 (PC Users)

YOUR PURCHASING TEAM


Anthony Farag
Sales Specialist & Trainer
(320) 255-3236 x 313
Cell: (320) 293-7478
afarag@resourcetraining.com



Michelle Kutzorik
Finance Assistant/
Administrative Coordinator

(320) 255-3236 x 311
mkutzorik@resourcetraining.com




Tammy Biery
Director of Administrative Services
(320) 255-3236 x 308
tbiery@resourcetraining.com



Mission:
We build meaningful relationships
that enrich our members and
equip them with tools for success.

 

WELCOME to Savings Solutions!
The Resource Training & Solutions Cooperative Purchasing program can save you time and money. We have pooled the purchasing power of our members with six other Service Cooperatives in Minnesota to achieve volume pricing on quality products and services from reputable vendors. The Cooperative Purchasing team is dedicated to researching and selecting vendors that will provide you with the best price, quality and service. Through the process, we secure formal bids (State Bid) or negotiated contracts, saving you time.

In each e-newsletter, you will find out what’s new, specials, vendor information and much more! If you know of someone in your organization that would like to receive future copies of this e-newsletter, please email mkutzorik@resourcetraining.com to add their name to the mailing list.

We work hard every day to meet your purchasing needs. If you have product or service requests that are not included in the Product Directory, please contact the Cooperative Purchasing team at (888)447-7032 or email afarag@resourcetraining.com.
 


New Vendor!
BSN Sports/US Games is a leading manufacturer of athletic and physical education products including benches, bleachers, soccer goals, weight equipment, outdoor basketball systems, baseball backstops, track and field vaulting pits, gymnasium wall padding, windscreen and netting, with most of these items ready to ship within 24 hours.

Members receive a 10% discount from BSN and a 15% discount from US Games with free shipping on most items.

To view the products available and to place your order, go to www.bsnsports.com/msc. You must include the contract number 29332 on your order to receive the member discounts.

This contract is the result of a national bid conducted by the Minnesota Service Cooperatives as a member of the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA). AEPA is a 23 state buying group, so you receive the same discounts as larger populated areas across the country. This partnership was established through a formal bid process which means that purchasing form this contract satisfies MN competitive bidding requirements - no matter the amount of the purchase.

For more information about BSN Sports/US Games, contact customer service at 800-527-7510 or feedbsn@sportsupplygroup.com.

 


Enhance Collaborative Learning!
eInstruction offers educators a family of solutions including software, student response systems, interactive whiteboards, wireless slates and now
Examview Learning Series. Their products and technology all integrate with high-quality content and interactive simulations. These solutions have been proven to increase student engagement while providing real-time feedback to educators and the ability to assess comprehension and customize lessons with ease.

 

 

Use the technology students love to help them achieve. With eInstruction's products you can provide simple solutions that produce real results. The easy-to-use technology provides teachers with classroom management tools that facilitate adherence to best practices in formative assessment and differentiated instruction. eInstruction continues to collaborate with education community to pioneer innovative solutions to help energize, engage, and assess students in learning. eInstruction technology is enhancing education all over the world.

For more information on eInstruction products and how you can enhance collaborative learning, contact Chris Butler at BG Innovations at 888-668-0759.


Tierney Brothers Inc.
Tierney Brothers Inc. is our source for SMART Boards and related products. They carry inventory of the AV equipment and SMART Board they sell in order to deliver your product faster. As an added benefit to our members, when your SMART Boards are installed by a Tierney trained professional, you will receive an additional two year warranty on the SMART Board, extending the warranty period to 7 years!


• SMART Boards
• Projectors
• Airliners
• Sympodiums              
• SMART Tables
• Product Installations
• Senteo/Response student response systems

Contact Anthony Farag at Resource Training & Solutions for more information. 888-447-7032 or 320-255-3236
afarag@resourcetraining.com
 

 

Honeywell Instant Alert
Honeywell Instant Alert is Resource Training & Solution's partnered vendor for parent notification systems.

Instant Alert is an essential tool for notification and communication.
Within minutes of an emergency, school officials can use Instant Alert to deliver a single, clear message to the students' parents or guardians by phone, cell phone, e-mail, pager or PDA in any combination. It's an equally effective way to keep parents informed of everyday activities, such as event times and locations, schedule changes, student performance or truancy.

Instant Alert Provides:
A variety of Message Delivery Options, Effective Messaging, Multiple Activation Methods, Simple Administration, and Unwavering Support.

Features of Instant Alert
• Unlimited Calling
• Unlimited Email
• Unlimited Text Messaging
• Schedule Alerts in Advance
• File Attachments via Email
• Automatic Attendance Notification
• Online Parent Portal
• Database Integration
• 24 Hour Support
• Local Support

Here's what Instant Alert users have to say:
"The Kelliher School community of staff members and parents appreciated the convenience and effectiveness of the Honeywell Instant Alert System. During winter with many late starts and cancellations, we were able to notify staff and parents immediately about any changes to our schedule. We also used the Honeywell Instant Alert System as a way to remind parents of school events and to invite them to conferences, concerts, and open house activities. The program was so successful that parents and staff are expecting it again next year."
Tim Lutz, Superintendent of Kelliher Public Schools

"Our parents absolutely love it!"
Craig Oftedahl, Superintendent  of Warroad Public Schools

"Instant Alert has been a huge communication asset for our District. Instant Alert gives us the ability to reach all of our contacts within minutes which is so crucial in emergency situations. The flexibility within the system to contact certain "groups" has provided us a way to communicate that did not exist before. We have used Instant Alert in many different ways to maximize staff efficiencies and help reduce our overall operating costs. It is without hesitation that I recommend Instant Alert to any District or business in need of this type of communication system."
Phil Jensen, Superintendent of Hawley Public Schools


Member Price: $2.30 per seat per year! No Minimum Order!
A seat is defined as a student, faculty or staff.

For more information, contact Anthony Farag at Resource 888-447-7032.


Free Preliminary Facility Energy Assessment
In cooperation with Energy Services Group, Resource is offering a Free Preliminary Facility Energy Assessment. With skyrocketing energy costs and shrinking budgets organizations need to reduce operating costs and increase efficiency. This study is a high level look at your energy usage and facilities that will give you insight into your utility expenses compared with your square footage. Plus a comparison of your data to others in similar circumstances will be presented in a preliminary report of Findings and Recommendations. An engineer will actually do a walk-through of your buildings to better understand what is happening at each site, and present the findings to your organization. If you like what you see and want in-depth information, a Comprehensive Energy and Operations Study for improving efficiency, or an Indoor Air Quality Study for improving health and safety - or both - can be requested. These in-depth studies are offered at a 10% discount to members of our Service Cooperative. Due to the expenses involved, free assessments must be requested by School Boards or Local Government Councils.

To schedule your FREE Assessment, contact Ron Wieber at (888) 447-7032, (320) 255-3236 or rwieber@resourcetraining.com.

We also offer discounts on energy saving items like Air Filters, and Recycling as well as many other commonly used products.

 


Purchasing Tips - Playground Grants
Midwest Playscapes has playground grants available!

With budget cuts affecting everyone, a new playground may seem unattainable. We have the solution for you! Midwest Playscapes, in conjunction with Playworld Systems, is offering a limited number of grants to be used towards the purchase of new PVC-Free playground equipment.

These Green Grants are redeemable only through Midwest Playscapes and are applicable towards Playworld Systems Playground Equipment only. It is not combinable with any other special offers. The Green Grants must be applied towards new playground equipment.

Because Playworld Systems believes the world needs play, it strives to produce the most innovative, creative and imaginative products, while at the same time, tangibly reducing its carbon footprint. All of their playground equipment is 99.999% PVC-Free.

For more information, contact Bruce Pudwill at 800-747-1452.

To apply, go to: www. midwestplayscapes.com.   The application deadline is October 16, 2009.

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