PPAMS Chronicle
A Newsletter for the Members of PPAMS
March, 2010
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Upcoming Events
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March 23rd
Bowl-A-Thon for Junior Achievement
April 22nd
Breakfast Seminar with AAF Memphis and Memphis PRSA
April 22nd
PPAMS Night at the Nashville Sounds
June 4th
Factory Tour at Gold Bond
August 12th-13th
MidSouth PromoShow
visit www.ppams.com for complete information on PPAMS events
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2010 Board of Directors
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PPAMS is excited to announce our 2010 Board of Directors and Committee Chairs. If you are interested in volunteering this year, please contact the appropriate committee chair.
President
Allen Pitner, Economy Pen & Pencil
Vice President
Vicky Elmore, Shepenco
Treasurer
Teena Camp, TSC Marketing
Secretary
Heather Riggins, TSC Marketing
Immediate Past President
Cathy Miller, Geiger
Board Members:
Fran Douthitt, Shawn Promotions
Kevin Ridgway, Lee Pearson & Assoc
Darrell Smith, UP Group
Andy Straus, Goldner Associates
Executive Director
Mark Farrar, [email protected]
931-695-3117 phone
931-695-5441 fax
Committee Chairs:
Tradeshow
Vicky Elmore
Social
Jule Nordine
Finance
Teena Camp
Marketing
Heather Riggins
Professional Development
Fran Douthitt
Community Service
Ryan Small
Membership Development
Darrell Smith
Road Show
Susan Trigg
Vince Bagwell
Scholarship/Awards
Andy Straus
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Be a HERO in the Promotional Products Business
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Meet Promo Man, your friend in becoming a HERO in the promotional products business. PPAMS is happy to team up with Promo Man and his sidekick Miss Print to bring you HERO opportunities all year long. WIN FABULOUS PRIZES You should have received your cut-outs of Promo Man and Miss Print in the mail. Hang on to them all year and watch for special chances to win great prizes. In fact, lets give away a prize now. The first two members to send us a picture of Promo Man and Miss Print at their office will win their choice of a ticket to the Nashville Sounds game or the seminar on April 22nd. Post your picture on the PPAMS Facebook pageNETWORK WITH OTHER HEROS This year we have planned several networking opportunities for you to meet and network with other movers and shakers in the promotional products industry. Plan to join us for one of these great HERO opportunities: BUILD YOUR HERO KNOWLEDGE The PPAMS Professional Development Calendar is chocked full of opportunities to learn. Every HERO knows that learning is crucial to staying on top of current trends and achieving business success. Our traveling show in February offered valuable training from SAGE and our Membership Meeting this month is still receiving accolades on its Social Media Seminar ( check out what people are saying about it on Facebook). Watch for these opportunities to build your HERO knowledge. - Branding Seminar with Memphis AAF & PRSA (April 22)
- Factory Tour (June 4)
- MidSouth PromoShow Seminars (August 12-13)
- Speed Networking (TBA)
Stick with PPAMS this year and let us help you become a Promo HERO.
Helping Everyone Renew their Outlook
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9 Reasons to be Optimistic About Tradeshows in 2010
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Michael Hughes, vice president of consulting and research for Tradeshow Week, recently wrote a column about why he's optimistic about tradeshows this year. His 9 reasons (summarized):
- Economic rebound from deep global recession
- Attendees still like trade shows
- 90% of trade show managers think the worst is over
- More exhibitors expect trade show budget increases
- Trade show media has competitive advantage over other media
- Face-to-face exhibitions give access to high-level buyers better than digital media
- Growing overseas companies will want access to U.S. buyers
- U.S. consumers are eager to resume spending
- Innovation within the exhibition and events industry
Click here to read more.
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Scholarship Deadline is March 15th
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The Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) will award $100,000 in scholarships in 2010 and there is just one week left to submit applications. As a promotional products professional, you and your college-bound children are eligible to apply for one of 68 scholarships, which include:
- $1,000 one-year scholarships
- $1,000 Vincent J. Arena scholarship
- $1,000 Friends of PPMN scholarship for industry professionals
- $4,000 four-year scholarships ($1,000 per year)
- $5,000 Chairman's scholarships ($2,500 per year for junior and senior years of college)
Click here for scholarship details.
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Suppliers, don't forget to book your tradeshow booth by March 31st and take advantage of a free room during the show. The PPAMS MidSouth PromoShow will be August 12th and 13th at the Embassy Suites Conference Center and Hotel in Murfreesboro. PPAMS will pay for one room night for all suppliers who book their booth my the March 31st deadline. Click here to download an Exhibit Space Contract for the show.
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Offer Expires: March 31st
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Bowl-A-Thon to Raise Money for Junior Achievement
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Lace up your shoes and shine your bowling balls for a trip down HOLLYWOOD BOWL-A-VARD on Tuesday, March 23rd. We are looking for company teams and individuals to join us in supporting Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee. Here's what you need to do: - Get together a team of 4 bowlers or volunteer to bowl as an individual (contact Ryan Small if you need help coordinating a team)
- Raise money! (of course you knew that was the goal here!) Each team member pledges to raise $125 for Junior Achievement ($500 as a team if your company wants to sponsor you outright). Contact Ryan for some great ideas to help you with reaching your goal.
- Show up, bowl and have a great time!
PPAMS will pay for your registration to the event ($10 per bowler which covers two games, shoe rental and an event t-shirt). The full details of the event are available online. This is not limited to just folks that are members of PPAMS or in the promotional products industry - your team can be family, friends, or anyone else that you know. You can set up your own fundraising website here. PPAMS Bowl-A-Thon
Who:benefitting Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee
When:Tuesday, March 23rd, 6pm to 8pm
Where: Hermitage Lanes, 3436 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage TN
To Participate: Contact Ryan Small, PPAMS Community Service Chair, 615-350-9060, [email protected]
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Learn How to Brand Yourself at Our Breakfast Seminar in Memphis
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How to be That Guy - 47 Ways to Create an Unforgettable Brand That Magnetizes More Business Join us in Memphis on Thursday, April 22nd, for a marketing seminar over breakfast, featuring Scott Ginsberg.
What are you know for? Scott will reveal 47 secrets to help entrepreneurs MAXIMIZE their visibility, credibility, uniqueness, authenticity and memorability in the eyes of their customers and prospects. He offers practical lessons for professionals who want to make a name for themselves such as:
- How to create an unforgettable personal brand
- Discover how to position your value and increase visibility to magnetize more business.
- Facilitate authentic and approachable word-of-mouth about you, your company, and your ideas.
Scott Ginsberg, aka "The Nametag Guy," is the author of eight books, an award-winner blogger and the creator or NametagTV.com. He's the only person in the world who wears a nametag 24-7 and teaches businesspeople worldwide about approachability. EVENT DETAILS:What: Marketing Seminar with Scott GinsbergWho: PPAMS and Memphis chapters of the American Advertising Federation and Public Relations Society of America When: Thursday, April 22nd, 8am to 10am Where: U of M Holiday Inn, 3700 Central Avenue Cost: $15 for PPAMS Members, Free for AAF Memphis and PRSA members, $25 for Guests Reservations: Seating is limited, so make your reservations ASAP by emailing [email protected]
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Member News
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FRANKLIN NAMED ONE OF NASHVILLE'S WOMEN OF INFLUENCE
The Nashville Business Journal has named PPAMS member Beth Franklin (Multi-Task Solutions) as one of Nashville's Women of Influence. Franklin was recognized in the Entrepreneur category. Each year the NBJ honors area business women as "Women of Influence" for their leadership and contributions to the community. This year 30 women were chosen for recognition in seven categories. Click here to see the story and a complete list of this year's honorees.
LISA PARKER, MAS
Congratulations to Lisa Parker with Avaline on achieving her status as a Master Advertising Specialist (MAS). Lisa is a past president of PPAMS and a two-time recipient of the PPAMS Scholarship, which helps members pay to attend industry education that is certified to help them achieve their MAS or CAS. For more information on how to attain your MAS or CAS designation click here.
FARRAR ELECTED TO TSAE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PPAMS executive director, Mark Farrar, was recently elected to the board of directors for the Tennessee Society of Association Executives (TSAE). Founded in 1963, TSAE assists hundreds of association executives and industry professionals in developing their skills and expanding their knowledge base by providing personal and professional development opportunities. Mark has been the executive director of PPAMS for 11 years.
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Shout Outs |
The continued success of our association and our events depends on the generosity of our members. Our thanks to the following for their recent help: SAGE for offering free training at our traveling shows in February Jackie Clark of Norwood for donating the notebooks for our Road Show and End-User Show BagMakers for donating the awesome bags for our February shows Greg Johnson and Imagery Group for donating name badges for our board members and helping to make the upcoming seminar in Memphis possible Christina Hoelzer and Bic for donating the Sticky Notes we use to promote the MidSouth PromoShow Teresa Madison of Edwards Garment for donating the staff shirts for our Road Shows Lithographics and Spencer Browning for his help in printing the cut-outs of Promo Man and Miss Print ASI for giving us a table at their Advantages Roadshow, allowing us to promote our association - TradeNet and their local rep, Jim McKinley, for donating the Magnet Postcards that were mailed in January.
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Join Us For PPAMS Night at the Nashville Sounds
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 April 22nd will be "PPAMS Night" at the Nashville Sounds vs. Oklahoma City RedHawks baseball game. You and your family are invited to join us on the Delta Dental Party Deck prior to the game for an all-you-can-eat buffet of BBQ pork, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato chips, cole slaw, soft drinks, beer, water and cookies. In addition to the delicious food, we'll have some fun giveaways and door prizes. The cost is $30 per person for members and their families and $40 per person for non-members and reservations should be made no later than April 8th to guarantee your seat at the game. The price includes your food and drink during the party, goodies, and reserved seat for the game.
EVENT DETAILS:
What: PPAMS Night at Nashville Sounds
Who: Promotional Products folks and their families
When: Thursday, April 22nd, 5:30pm for food, 7:05pm for game
Where: Greer Stadium, Delta Dental Deck, 534 Chestnut Street, Nashville
Cost: $30 for members and their families; $40 for non-members
Reservations: Deadline is April 8th, call 931-695-3117 or email [email protected]
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Advertise
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Banner ads are available on our website and in our e-newsletter. For more information, contact Mark Farrar at 931-695-3117 or [email protected]
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