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Regional Affiliate Engagement Program
Revised for 2016
We are excited to roll out a dynamic, restructured Regional Affiliate Engagement Program for 2016. Regionals now have the opportunity to earn up to $2,500 from PPAI through a series of new initiatives and events. The revamped program will allow regional associations to customize their experience and interactions with PPAI via a new a la carte menu that accommodates each regional association's unique needs and concerns.
The program was restructured to address the four major pain points and better align the program and the available monies to the current needs of the regional community. "As the regional community has evolved and offers a wider range of events, is investing in planning sessions and strategic initiatives and tackles the needs of regional association management, we felt it was critical to provide support in a variety of ways not available previously; the new program is designed to do just that," said Director Member Engagement and Regional Relations Carol Gauger, MAS. The program also continues to reward regional associations for sharing governance documents and other vital statistical information.
New components of the program include:
- Best practices, tool kits and monetary assistance to conduct a membership campaign
- New professional development content presented by PPAI staff at regional event of your choice
- Regional membership in the American Society of Association Executives--the association for associations
- Customized Board strategy sessions facilitated by PPAI staff
- Monetary incentive for participation in the 3rd Annual RAC Benchmarking study to be launched in May
Click here to see an outline of the new program. Contact PPAI Regional Relations staff if you have any questions about the new program and how your association can maximize its opportunities.
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RAC and Regional Relations Activities
at The PPAI Expo
VIP Reception
All 2015 and 2016 regional Board members and regional Executive Directors are invited to the RAC VIP Reception. It will be held in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Mandalay Bay Ballroom L (Level 2) on Monday, January 11, from 5 to 6 pm. Let us know you're coming HERE.
Regional Affiliate Lounge
The PPAI Expo is a huge show and this year, it's all on one floor! Take a breather, meet with new and old friends, or check e-mail by visiting the Regional Affiliate Lounge (Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Reef EF, Level 2). Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday and Wednesday and 9 am to 3 pm Thursday (same times as the show). Download a flyer HERE.
Professional Head Shots
Did you miss getting a new head shot while you were at LDW? If you're going to be at The PPAI Expo, regional Board members and Executive Directors have another opportunity to get this done! Timeslots will be available Sunday, January 10, starting at 9:30 am through Wednesday, January 13, ending at 5 pm on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve a photo shoot slot HERE.
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New Executive Directors
Please help Regional Relations welcome these new Executive Directors. They are a mix of familiar and new faces--Dave DeGreeff, MAS, has worked in the promotional products industry for a long time; Carol Murphy has been AzPPA's Executive Director since 2013; and Julie Schoenbauer attended this year's LDW.
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Regional Spotlight
GAPPP Reaches Out to Macon
GAPPP began in the early 1960s as the Advertising Specialty Association of Atlanta. Since those days, however, GAPPP has grown to encompass all of Georgia. Learn why they are now offering education and networking luncheons in Macon. GAPPP volunteer Chris Clark explains how the programs work HERE.
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Regional Spotlight
SAAGNY Celebrates 60 Years
2015 is a big year for SAAGNY--they're celebrating 60 years of serving firms engaged in the specialty advertising and promotional products industry in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut! Read more.
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Regional Spotlight
SAAGNY's SEIS
MIC
Program
SAAGNY launched its new, multi-faceted member benefit program, the
SAAGNY
Employment and
Intern
Service,
in two phases:
Phase One--
The Industry Employment and Business Opportunities job board was placed on the SAAGNY website in October 2014 and
consists of five components:
- Help Wanted--for companies looking to hire new employees
- Opportunities Wanted--for those not currently employed within the industry
- Internships--for companies seeking interns, or for those looking for internship opportunities
- Multi-line Reps Looking for Lines
- Equipment/Furniture for Sale
Phase Two--The
Intern Recruitment initiative began this Spring. SAAGNY staff and volunteers attend local college job and intern fairs to collect resumes to fill employment/internship needs. Employers register with SAAGNY and say what they are looking for. SAAGNY then forwards appropriate resumes to registered employers for review. This service is offered exclusively to SAAGNY members as a free member benefit.
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