President's Message

PAPPA Members,

It is my pleasure to serve as your President this year.

It’s hard to believe that we are in the second quarter of the year. I hope that you found the PAPPA Winter Showcase and April Client Expos to be beneficial.

PAPPA not only provides you with shows, but we also offer virtual learning opportunities each month. I encourage you to take advantage of these great sessions. Another member benefit is the PAPPA coupon book that provides distributors with savings on your orders. Membership has its perks! Log into the website and take advantage of the PAPPA member benefits today. 

Happy Selling!

Christa Deeden, PAPPA President

PAPPA 2024 Shows Provide Increased Attendance, Great Prizes

"PAPPA is off to a great start this year with three successful shows reaching nearly 800 distributors and invited clients," said Nick Valentini, Show Co-Chair. Grand prizes included Ipads, HP Chromebooks, and Keurigs given away at the three shows. The Winter Showcase, a distributor-only show, provided education before the show with a Supplier Speed Selling Session and professional head shots as a member benefit.

The April shows were held in Collingswood, NJ and Manheim, PA. "The South Jersey Client Expo attendance was up from the past three years with 182 distributors and clients," said James Przybyszewski, Show Co-Chair. "Floor traffic was steady with several first-time attendees."

The Lancaster show, held at Spooky Nook, continues to grow. "This year there were 466 distributors and invited clients at the show," said Nick. "The floor was super busy from the moment the doors opened until the close of the show."

Summer Sip 'n Learn Series

(Virtual Meetings)

Attention PAPPA Member Suppliers and Reps!

Join us for the virtual Summer Sip 'n Learn series Wednesdays @ 11 a.m. Each meeting includes 4 suppliers presenting for 20 minutes to provide distributors with product updates, selling tips and suggestions, and case histories.

Contact Patti Ward at patti@mypappa.org to get on the schedule.

June 5

July 10

August 7

Webinar - Learn at your Desk

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

“The Business Case for Purpose”

12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

presented by

Denise Taschereau,

CEO & Co-Founder, Fairware

This webinar explores the critical role of “purpose” in modern business strategy. It covers how integrating a clear and meaningful purpose into a company's core operations can drive long-term sustainability, attract, and retain talent, enhance customer loyalty, and create competitive advantages.

Free for PAPPA Members, $25 for non-members

www.mypappa.org

(members log in first, then register to avoid the fee)

May

29 - Webinar: The Business Case for Purpose" 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.



June

5 - Summer Sip 'n Learn (virtual)

20 - LBU Factory Tour

July

10 - Summer Sip 'n Learn (virtual)

August

7 - Summer Sip 'n Learn (virtual)

September

11 - Fall Promotions Client Expo

17- Central PA Client Expo

2024 PAPPA MEMBERSHIP

PAPPA Membership has its perks:

• In person shows in the Philadelphia area, Lancaster, and South Jersey.
• New Client Show Sept 17, 2024 at The Barn at Creek's Bend, Carlisle, PA - registration will open soon
• Virtual Events
• Professional Development
• Factory Tours

Click here to join PAPPA (or renew your dues)