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President's Message
Greetings to the PAPPA nation,
I want to thank all of you who attended the PAPPA End User Show in Oaks. Those who attended came away with some really good end-of-year and holiday gift ideas. This show provides a big fourth quarter boost in sales for both distributor and supplier members. While Oaks was very accommodating to us when our venue was flooded out two years ago I want to announce that the fall end user show will be returning to the Valley Forge Casino in 2020 and I look forward to seeing you and your clients there.
When I first joined the PAPPA board we had two shows per year, the Winter Showcase and The Fall End User show. Two years ago we added an end user show in NJ to help accommodate our eastern membership. This year we added an additional show in Lancaster to benefit our western membership. PAPPA is trying to reach out to our surrounding communities to better serve our members! See our 2020 show dates and events below in the PAPPA calendar.
Your PAPPA board, our executive director and volunteers work very hard to provide these benefits for our members. These shows, our coupon book, PAPPA Power Hours, webinars and social events are only available to those who are current in their PAPPA membership. Make sure that your company renews your membership for 2020 so you don't miss out.
The evening before the Winter Showcase we have an awards dinner that we encourage all of our members to attend. A big part of this evening is to recognize those members who have done an outstanding job this past year. Please start to think about who has helped you the most this past year, who has gone above and beyond and nominate them for one of the following awards. Supplier of the year, Multi-line rep of the year, Distributor of the year and Hall of Fame member. Your input is crucial and always appreciated.
Warmest Wishes,
John Davis
PAPPA President 2019
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Welcome New 2020 Board Members
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Christa Deeden, ASI
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Staci Whittington, Graphtech
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Tom Clouser, AIM
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Wanda Banks-Green, ZAG Branding Solutions
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Membership Renewal 2020
Have you renewed your dues for 2020? Now is the time to renew so that you don't miss out on the great things PAPPA has planned for the new year.
Click here to renew your membership dues or to join.
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Eat, Learn, Network!
Thank you to the suppliers who co-sponsored Power Hours this Fall and to the distributors who attended.
PAPPA went on the road to the
Wilmington, Delaware Panera Bread
November 12 to co-sponsor a Power Hour with Matt Riehl, Jules Sheck Associates and Ken Cecco, Kenneth Cecco & Associates.
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October 29, PAPPA was in Harrisburg, PA for a breakfast meeting co-sponsored by Mark Colfer, Showdown Display, and Nick Valentini, MVP Promos, at the Perkins Restaurant on Linglestown Road.
We are seeking suppliers and multi-line reps to co-sponsor PAPPA Power Hours in 2020. Contact Patti Ward, PAPPA Executive Director, if you are interested at patti@mypappa.org.
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Success at the Fall Show
written by Bruce Korn, President of Zakback, Inc.
For those of you who may doubt the power and benefit of the PAPPA End Buyer Expo, you are probably losing business. For those of you who don't think it's worth your clients' time to attend this event, let them decide that as it is a benefit of your membership and a service you can provide for your clients.
This years Expo, for us, is a classic example of why we invite our clients. Like most of you, I think I know my clients, what they like and need, and provide what I feel are the best solutions for their promotional needs. But even with a showroom of my own, I cannot even scratch the surface of what is out there. One of my clients found several items that I would never have thought to present to them. They saw some items at the show that they could use for upcoming events. Samples were sent and a $6000 sale was born. A second client saw some tradeshow displays. While I could have likely solved this on my own, their visit turned into a sales call with my local factory rep (Thanks Mark) which resulted in a $2500 sale.
While the sales provide the money for my business, the SOLUTIONS were found at the Expo. For those of you who think they know it all (like I do at times), you/we do not. Take advantage of this event. Invites your clients and prospects as you see fit. It can only help you create more business opportunities.
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Learn at your Desk
Webinar Library Available to You
Watch the District 1 webinars and receive PPAI credit on your transcript towards your TAS, CAS, or MAS!
There are 22 webinars to choose from.
Click here to view the list on the PAPPA website under the Professional Development tab. Thank you SAAGNY for making this library available.
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2020 Calendar
Webinars, Shows & Events
December 12 - District 1 Webinar 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
"Legislative Review and a Look Ahead to 2020" presented by Maurice Norris, PPAI. Click here to register.
January 14 - District 1 Meet n Greet in Las Vegas from 5 to 6 p.m. Details to be announced soon.
January 23 - District 1 Webinar 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
"What is Your Data Telling YOU"
presented by Eli Braun and Adam Sedaka. Click here to register.
January 27 - Pre-Event Social & Awards Program
5 to 7 p.m. @ Springfield Country Club, Springfield, PA
January 28 - Winter Showcase @ Springfield Country Club, Springfield, PA
Distributor registration opens in December
February 27 - District 1 Webinar 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
"Get To Know Promo Pulse" presented by Jason Nokes. Click here to register. -
March 26 - District 1 Webinar 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
"Have you thought about The Uniform Program business?" presented by Brett Garran.
Click here to register.
April 14 - South Jersey Client Expo @
NEW LOCATION Scottish Rite Theater and Grand Ballroom, Collingswood, NJ
April 15 - Lancaster Client Expo, Spooky Nook, Manheim, PA
May 4-8 - Promotional Products Work! Week
June 3-5 Expo East, Atlantic City, NJ
September 29 - Fall Promotions Client Expo, Valley Forge Casino
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Contact Andy Evans, Sr. Strategic Account Lead, at 800-925-7243 x4526
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PAPPA | 610-901-1048 | Patti@mypappa.org | www.mypappa.org
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