Hello TRASA members! I hope that 2018 is off to a great start for everyone reading this!
I would like to thank to the following board members, who rotated off this year, for their dedicated service: Jeff Colley, Imagen Brands; and Tom Clouser, The Magnet Group. I would like to welcome our new board members Michael Landa, Lanpro; and Jason Fularz, CPS Keystone. I know they are excited about their roles with TRASA and will bring a lot of great ideas to help us better serve you.
We have a lot of events lined up for you and we know you will have a great time, so be sure to keep your eye out for more details. Here's what we have on the calendar at this time:
- TRASA Spring Expo March 6
- Education session will be taught by Mr. Dale Denham, PPAI Chairman and Geiger Chief Information Officer
- Supplier Power Sessions on May 8 at the Regional Learning Alliance with a session provided by SAGE
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Renew Your TRASA Dues NOW
If you already did, thank you!
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TRASA Expo March 6
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe
1000 Corporate Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Member door prize drawings at 11 a.m., Noon, 1 & 2 p.m.
Giveaways for the first 150 people attending the show!
Pre-registration closes Friday, March 2
March 5
Exhibitor Set up 2 to 5 p.m.
Pre-Event Dinner & Awards Program 5 to 7 p.m.
$35 per person: appetizers, 2 drink tickets and dinner
March 6
Exhibitor Set Up 7 to 9 a.m.
Professional Development: 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Exhibitors Open: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Who is exhibiting at the show?
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This show is for TRASA member distributors.
Distributor guests may attend for $50 per person. Guests will pay at the door upon arrival. Guests are not eligible for the electronic coupon book, member giveaways or prize drawings.
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Professional Development
Before the show exhibits open
8:30 to 10 a.m.
"Excellent Course. So glad I had a chance to hear Dale present this topic at the PPAI Leadership Conference this past fall. I put many of his suggestions to good use."
Tom Clouser, The Magnet Group
"12 Technologies to Increase Efficiencies"
With as much as we have to accomplish in our business and personal lives, it is imperative we use technology effectively. It starts by using simple technology to remove time-wasters from your day. By leveraging tools and methods strategically, you'll gain time to play, or work more. This session will cover the top 12 technologies anyone can use to make their day more efficient.
Presented by
Dale Denham, MAS+
CIO for top 40 distributor Geiger
PPAI Chairman of the Board
The first 20 distributors and exhibitors to arrive at the education session will receive a gift
Click here to register for the show and the education session
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Donations for Animal Friends
Please consider bringing donations to the show!
Wanted: unopened pet food, dog & cat supplies, towels, blankets & pet cages.
Also needed: office supplies such as pens, sticky notes, water bottles, tote bags that you no longer need that would help the staff at Animal Friends.
Upcoming events at Animal Friends
The Ultimate Tail-Gate Adoption Event
Saturday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 4 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Animal Friends
562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
We're getting into the spirit of the Big Game in true Animal Friends fashion - with our very own tail-gate! To celebrate, the requested adoption donation for any of our homeless residents will be just $52*. No matter which team you're rooting for, you'll be sure to find the perfect wide retriever, felinebacker or bunning back! And, stick around on Sunday for our own mini Puppy Bowl featuring our very own puppy residents!
*Standard adoption application process still applies.
Bow Wow Bingo
Saturday, April 21 | Doors open at 6:30 | Edgewood Country Club
100 Churchill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Everyone's barking about the fine food and fabulous prizes at Bow Wow Bingo! Mark your calendar and plan to join us as we play bingo to benefit the dogs, cats and rabbits at Animal Friends. Your ticket will include beer, wine, buffet dinner and more. Registration coming soon!
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Business Builder Breakfasts
Seeking Supplier Sponsors
We are currently seeking to fill two Business Builder Breakfast spots. If you would like to sponsor, or co-sponsor, a breakfast or lunch meeting for 8 to 12 distributors, please contact Patti Ward at patti@trasa.net or 412-860-0699.
Available spring/summer dates: April 10 and June 5
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Supplier Power Sessions
May 8, 2019 @ The Regional Learning Alliance
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Wanted: 8 Suppliers who have not already participated in this annual EME-Style event.
Cost: $225 per supplier
Time: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Attendance: 40-50 distributors
Cost for distributors: $19.95 per person - includes: breakfast, lunch & event bag with samples. Distributor registration to open soon.
SAGE will present the last session of the program.
Contact Patti Ward, patti@trasa.net, if you are interested.
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Wild Wednesday Webinar - Feb. 28
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TRASA Calendar
Mark it. Plan it. Attend it.
2018
February 28 @ 12:30 p.m. EST
Wild Wednesday Webinar - Cliff Quicksell, MAS+
March 6
Professional Education 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Exhibit Hours 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
TRASA Expo at Hilton Garden Inn, Southpointe, Canonsburg, PA
Distributors
register here for the show, pre-event dinner and the education session.
April 10
Business Builder's Breakfast - TBD
May 8
Supplier Power Sessions, Regional Learning Alliance, Cranberry Township, PA
June 5
Business Builder's Breakfast - TBD
August 21
TRASA Golf Outing, Cranberry Highlands, Cranberry Township, PA
"Hit it and Win it" will return
August 22
TRASA Fall Showcase & Client Show at Heinz Field.
September 28
Oktoberfest, Penn's Brewery
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