July 2019 Newsletter
President's Message

The board is very excited about many upcoming TRASA events!  
 
We hope that you all take advantage of these networking opportunities and earn your TRASA Premier Perks. (see the article below) .
We are especially excited about the fall show and our new venue: The Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown.  The show is Friday, September 20 and is a Holiday Show! We will use this event to kick off the holiday gift-giving season. We hope to get everyone's juices flowing for the 2019 holiday season, as it is the perfect opportunity for suppliers to showcase their holiday gift guides and present ideas to both distributors and their end users to get some great synergies going just in time for the holidays! 
As an added bonus, we are planning some fun, new amenities for the show floor, including a hot cocoa and coffee bar, holiday cookies and many other goodies for all to enjoy!  
 
Looking forward to NEW TRASA happenings,

Kristina Fredericks, MAS
TRASA President
SAVE THE DATE Holiday Showcase & Client Show Sept 20
  
July 25 - Distributors check your inbox for the following:  
  1. Client Save the Date Announcement to email and/or send to your clients
  2. Registration links to register for the show on line 
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New Perk for Members
TRASA Premier Membership
 
How can you become a premier TRASA member?

It's easy. Just attend 5 TRASA social and/or educational events (tradeshows not included) between now and the end of this year and you will earn Premier Member Status through the end of 2020.  
 
(Current membership dues are required to benefit from the Premier status. Points are earned per person, not per company.)
 
Premier Member Launch: To help you get started acquiring points, everyone will receive 2 free event points.
 
Now you just need to attend 3 events the rest of the year such as the Business Builder's Breakfast and the Pints n Promos events planned for August and the Sept Golf Classic.  
 
What are the perks?  Read more.   
 
JOIN US FOR A NEW TRASA EVENT
Thursday AUGUST 8th!
 
Pints n' Promos is a new networking event in the South Side of Pittsburgh at two different bars. Attendees will visit each bar for an hour to enjoy beverages and apps and visit with the event sponsors then switch and visit the second bar. (within walking distance)

This NEW event is proudly sponsored by Moderne Glass, Trimark, Imagen Brands and Sanmar

When: Thursday: August 8 @ 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Cupka's Cafe II (2314 E. Carson St) and The Dive Bar (2132 E. Carson St.)

FREE for TRASA distributor members and $10 for non-members.

CLICK HERE to register

TRASA Golf Classic
 
Cranberry Highlands Golf Course
September 19, 2019
Join us for the TRASA Golf Outing on Sept. 19 at Cranberry Highlands Golf Course in Cranberry Township, PA the day before the Fall Showcase. Scramble format beginning at 8 a.m. Cost per person $75-includes range balls, 18 holes & lunch. Exhibitors are welcome to join us! Winners recognized & awards presented at the pre-event party at the show site.

Wanted: Golf-related items for the event goodie bags. 50 pieces.

 All members who golf will receive one point toward TRASA Premier Membership status.

Click here to register.
Exhibitors register now!
Friday, September 20, 2019
NEW location: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown (former Hilton at the Point)
9-10 a.m. Distributors and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for distributors and invited clients.

EARLY BIRD - save $100

The Early Bird discount ends Tuesday, July 23!  Register today and save $100 off your registration fee.
To get the discount you must pay in full with a credit card or mail your check payment within one week of registering. Use the code: FALL2019 when registering.

Registration includes: 1- 8 foot skirted table; 1 - boxed lunch per table purchased; & 1 admission to the Pre-Event Party on Sept 19.

Need a second table or space at the show? Rate discounted. Save $25 per table.

Register today! Click here.
To register for this webinar click here

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609-954-7372
 


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2019 TRASA Calendar
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July 31 - Summer Sales Boost Webinar @ 12:30 p.m. Click here.

August 8 - Business Builder's Breakfast co-sponsored by Brian Deissroth, Vantage Apparel and Vincent Deissorth, APPI from 8:30 to 10 a.m. @ Eat N Park Restaurant, 100 Park Manor Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (Robinson). Click here to register.

August 8 - Pints N' Promos from 5 to 7 p.m. 
Where: Cupka's Cafe II (2314 E. Carson St) and The Dive Bar (2132 E. Carson St.). FREE for TRASA distributor members and $10 for non-members. Click here to register.

September 19 - TRASA Golf Classic - $75 per person. Click here to register.
Cranberry Highlands Golf Course, Cranberry Township, PA

September 20 - TRASA Fall Showcase & Client Show
NEW LOCATION - Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Exhibitors - Early bird discount ends July 23. Save $100. Extra table prices reduced. Save money and register today. Exhibitors Click here.

October 3 - Altoona, PA - Business Builder's Breakfast sponsored by Bernice Dysard, Mineral Springs Custom Labels from 8:30 to 10 a.m. @ Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 3300 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602

November 7 - Business Builder's Lunch co-sponsored by Don Spencer, Fey Promo & Brian Deissroth, Vantage Apparel from 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m. @ Panera Bread, 12071 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090
 

On Saturday, August 3rd from 11am to 2pm, Animal Friends will be hosting a Rescued and Recycled Fundraising event. At this event guests, guests will mix and mingle with our furry friends while bidding on some amazing new and slightly-used clothes, purses, and other accessories.    For more information contact Animal Friends.  

        
Contact Andy Evans, Sr. Strategic Account Lead, at 800-925-7243 x4526
Contact:
Patti Ward, TRASA Executive Director
patti@trasa.net
412-860-0699 work/cell