TRASA Newsletter December 2018

December 2018 Newsletter

President's Message

Thank you to everyone who came out to the TRASA Christmas party on Friday. It was great to see everyone enjoying each other's company, sharing a meal, having a few drinks and working as teams during our Christmas trivia contest. It was a very fun evening and we will be hosting another party next year as well.

I would like to say THANK YOU to our incoming Vice President, Jake Huffmyer from the Pittsburgh Print House, for hosting us at the Teutonia Club. Also, another big THANK YOU to our incoming President, Kris Fredericks MAS, Steve Eckenrode and Moderne Glass for donating the custom printed beer steins.

As you start to wind down for 2018 and plan for 2019, I would ask that you plan some time to help TRASA next year. We will be forming committees to help out with the Spring Expo, the new Altoona End User Show and our Fall Client Show. Having a few extra volunteers really helps us out and is greatly appreciated.

We also realize that we have strayed from offering continuing education classes that earn credits toward, CAS, MAS, and MAS+ certifications. Education is extremely important to the growth and survival of any organization. PPAI has many resources available to us and we want to bring them to you. Please email Patti Ward, TRASA Executive Director, any education topics you would like us to cover. We will be looking for volunteers to help with the planning of these classes and other upcoming social events.

In closing, I want to say Thank You to our outgoing board members - Joe Aiken, Amy Tilley, and Trent Geis, for the countless hours of your time you gave to TRASA. To our wonderful Executive Director Patti Ward who does so much behind the scenes. We would be lost without you. I also wish to extend a huge THANK YOU to the membership. We are here to serve you, and without your support, TRASA would not be what it is today. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your President for 2018.

To Your Continued Success!

Stephen McWilliams

TRASA President

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March 5, 2019

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Holiday Party Highlights

Delicious Food, Historic Location

Thanks to everyone who attended the TRASA Holiday Party on Dec 14 at the Teutonia Club. Best dressed winners were John McWilliams, Keystone Specialties, and Kris Fredericks, Moderne Glass. The evening ended with a Holiday trivia contest created by Steve and Dawn McWilliams.