October 2004 Welcome to the KCDA HotSheet The KCDA Hot Sheet has been developed to alert members to new contracts, market or price changes, and contracts that are nearing renewal. In this issue you will find: Ø New Products § Zuma by Virco Ø Services § KCDA New Computer Software § Skyward § KCDA Catalog Ø  Product Alert § Paper Pallets New Products Zuma by Virco Honored with a coveted Best of NeoCon® Editors’ Choice Award this new line features ergonomic adjustability with a comfortable and supportive design.  This line offers seating, desks, combo units, rockers in a variety of colors and options.  Click on http://zuma.virco.com for more information. - Back to Top - Services KCDA New Computer Software KCDA is preparing to go live with our new internal business software on   January 3, 2005.  We are excited by its many  features, as they will allow us to meet the needs of our members at a much higher level.  All employees have been training and practicing on this robust system to ensure the transition will be completely transparent to our members. Skyward (Wespack) In September we had our first conference call with our E-Commerce developers and Skyward to outline the steps necessary to integrate the two systems.  All indications are that this will be easily accomplished and available when districts begin using the new financial software from WSIPC KCDA Catalog The KCDA printed catalog is now being distributed and should be in all locations by the middle of October.  If you do not receive it or need additional copies, please contact customerservice@kcda.org - Back to Top - Product Alert Paper Pallets KCDA received several call from member warehouses regarding the inability to use electric pallet jacks on the Grays Harbor pallets. As a result of these concerns, the Grays Harbor mill has changed the style of their pallets.  Schools ordering 8.5”x11” white Grays Harbor paper by the pallet will see this improvement on orders leaving KCDA’s warehouse after October 4, 2004 .  Our apologies for any inconvenience you may have experienced.  This change should save users of electric pallet jacks time and energy in the redistribution of the Grays Harbor paper.  Thank you Grays Harbor for reacting to the needs of KCDA and it’s membership. - Back to Top - If you wish to have additional staff members added to this list please e-mail us their name and address at customerservice@kcda.org. King County Directors' Association 18639 - 80th Ave. South, Kent, WA 98064 1-800-422-5019