New Year, New GCPPA!
2017 President's Message from Jean Kalinsky

Welcome to the NEW GCPPA. What's New?  Everything!
New Management, New Executive Director, New Address, New Board Members, New Venues, New Website, New Attitude ...
We took the month of January to put all of the pieces in place and here we are - ready to Rock 'N Roll for 2017 and beyond.

First, help me welcome our new Executive Director, Mike Schenker of Mike Schenker, Consulting.  Mike has a wealth of knowledge about our industry, having experience on both the distributor and supplier sides.  Mike and his team know what our industry is all about and will help us provide our members and colleagues with the tools needed to succeed.

Secondly, help me welcome our new Board members this term: Ashlee Poole of Hit Promotional Products, Lynn Glover of Twin Visions and Chelsea Heller of Windbrella.  They join returning Directors & Officers Jared Opper, Steven Lazarus, Marsha Miller, William Brasmar, Debbie Devinney, Kim Myers, Tracey Stingley and myself for an exciting year to come.

We have new events in new venues this year and hope you will join us. From education to FLIPP socials, trade shows and Success Summit, you will find a renewed leadership ready to serve our members.

And, we've moved, our new address and contact information is:
Gold Coast Promotional Products Association (GCPPA)
346 Pike Road, Unit 12
West Palm Beach, FL 33411

I want to thank you all for your membership and hope that we exceed your expectations. Come grow with us - your NEW GCPPA.
Meet the New Executive Director

I'm pleased join GCPPA as its Executive Director.  Some of you already know me from my many (many) years in the promotional products industry...some of you may know me as one of the administrators of the popular " Promotional Products Professionals" Facebook group...some of you may be getting your first exposure to me.  Regardless of our history, I look forward to working with you, and our wonderful Board of Directors, in creating and maintaining a strong presence in our region and in our industry.

We have many exciting and innovative events and programs coming up ...make sure you're a part of it all!
Mark Your Calendar!
SAVE THE DATE!

Meet and greet at 
The Tilted Kilt, Boca Raton, Florida
Thursday, March 16, 2017
More 2017 Dates to Save!
  • February 28th: Lunch & Learn presented by Lawrence Giles: How Will Everyone Know How Great I Am If I Don't Tell Them??
  • August 15th & 16th: GCPPA Success Summit
  • August 17th: GCPPA Summer Showcase
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GCPPA WANTS & NEEDS YOU!

Are you interested in getting more involved with us?  Volunteers are needed for a variety of committees, task forces, and events.  The commitment of time depends on your level of involvement.
 
Want more information?  Reach out to  mike@gcppa.org.
Former Board & Committee members... 

We are compiling a list of past volunteers for future acknowledgement. Please send your contact info and your past role with the organization to mike@gcppa.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
On The Move

Ariel Premium Supply announced the appointment of Christopher Duffy, MAS to the position of Director of Marketing. 

In his role, Duffy will be responsible for designing and implementing key marketing and branding initiatives of the company, including print, web, public relations, social media, advertising, multi-media, and trade shows.
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