TRASA September Newsletter

TRASA September 2023 Newsletter

IT'S SHOW TIME in PA!

Wed. Sept 27 Wexford & Thurs. Sept 28 Erie

President’s Message

TRASA Members,

TRASA is looking forward to our last shows of the year this week on September 27 at the Chadwick in Wexford and September 28 at Zem Zem Shrine in Erie. Please visit www.trasa.net to register today!

We are partnering with the Education Partnership to gather school supplies for Pittsburgh-area students in need. If you have (new/unused) promo product that you would like to donate, please bring it to the show on September 27. (see the article below for items most needed)

Looking to give back? TRASA is looking for distributor board members to fill open positions in 2024. (see the article below for details)

Wishing you the best!

Jenn Edwards

TRASA President

DISTRIBUTOR MEMBERS LOG in first to avoid the $25 fee. Any questions contact Patti Ward - [email protected]

Use the QR code or go to www.trasa.net

Collecting Donations for the Education Partnership at the Wexford Show Sept 27

Bring your unwanted samples and overruns to the show to help

Pittsburgh-area children in need. (new items only)

Wish list:

pencils and pens; notebooks; filler paper; crayons; markers; scissors; copy paper reams (8.5×11, white); headphones; dry erase markers; backpacks; Tote bags; t-shirts and sweatshirts - logo'd or not!

Hygiene items (hand sanitizer, soap, Lip balm, sunscreen, etc.); Water bottles, glassware, coffee mugs for teachers/staff

Business Builder Breakfasts & Happy Hours are Back!

Schedule One Today

Attention Suppliers & Sales Reps! If you are in the Pittsburgh area and want to schedule a breakfast meeting or Happy Hour to meet with distributor members contact Patti Ward - [email protected] to schedule a meeting.

October 17 or 19

November 7 or 9

What's involved? One or two suppliers share the event. The supplier(s) provides coffee and donuts for a breakfasat meeting. For a Happy Hour, the supplier(s) provides one round of beer/wine and light appetizers.

Thank You Sanmar for Hosting the August 24 Happy Hour

Thanks Mike Shreve and Kyle Eslinger for a great networking event.

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TRASA Calendar

Wednesday, Sept 27

Fall Showcase & Client Expo

The Chadwick, Wexford, PA (New location)

Distributor registration - click here

Free for members / $25 per person for non-members. Only members can invite clients to the Sept 27 show. (Members log in before registering to avoid fee)

Thursday, Sept 28

Erie Client Expo

Zem Zem Shrine, Erie, PA (New location)

Distributor registration - click here

Free for members & Non-members

Monday - Wednesday October 2-4

Promotions East

Harrah's, Atlantic City, NJ

www.promotionseast.com

Thursday, December 7

TRASA Holiday Party

Details to be announced soon

2024 TRASA SHOWS

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

TRASA Altoona Client Expo @ the Blair County Convention Center, Altoona, PA

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

TRASA Spring Client Expo @ The Loft Conference Center, Canonsburg, PA. New format - this will be an end user/client show

Seeking TRASA Board Members

The TRASA Board is seeking distributors and suppliers who have not served on the TRASA board before for the board term beginning January 1, 2024.

Most of our meetings are virtual so you can participate from the convenience of your location.

The TRASA board provides a fun experience by working together to provide an environment for members to grow and prosper by association with one another.

What's involved?

1 hour each month - board meetings via zoom.
3-year term beginning January 1, 2024
Opportunity to chair a committee
Network with your peers
Must be a current TRASA member to serve on the board

Interested? Contact Patti Ward, TRASA Executive Director, for the nomination form - [email protected]. Deadline to reply is Thursday, Oct 5.

The ballot will be emailed to the membership to vote the week of October 23.

TRASA 2023 Virtual Library - member benefit

Miss a webinar or want to revisit one? Click and learn at your leisure.

You can access the 2023 webinars on the TRASA website under the Professional Development tab.

Members, remember to log in first then click on the Professional Development tab.

Click here for the TRASA Website

Contact Ben Haynes, Corporate Program Manager, at [email protected] or call 214.560.4551