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September 2023 Newsletter

President's Message

PAPPA Members,

As summer winds down, PAPPA is looking forward to our last show of the year this Thursday, September 14 at LuLu Shriners. Please visit www.mypappa.org to register today!

We are partnering with a local food bank to give back for the upcoming holiday season. Please consider cleaning out your pantry and bringing non-perishable foods to the show. We will make a group donation on PAPPA’s behalf.

Looking to give back? PAPPA is looking for new Board members to fill three open positions in 2024. Please reach out to PAPPA Executive Director Patti Ward if you are interested! (patti@mypappa.org)

See you soon!

Staci Whittington

PAPPA President

Fall Promotions Showcase & Client Expo

September 13 - PAPPA Pre-Event Party

PJ Whelihans, Pub Room

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

$10 PAPPA members; $20 for non-members

Cash bar

Click here to register.

September 14 - PAPPA Fall Promotions Showcase & Client Expo

Lu Lu Shrine, Plymouth Meeting, PA

Exhibit Hours - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Distributors - Click here

Free for PAPPA members / $25 for non-members.

Help Us Give Back to the Community

Please consider bringing non-perishable food items & cleaning supplies to the September 14 show for the Mattie Dixon Food Cupboard in Ambler

Most needed items:

Jars of apple sauce / Spaghetti, linguini, lasagna/ Ramen noodles

Mac 'n cheese cups / Juice Boxes / Brownie Mix / Muffin Mix

Laundry Detergent / Dish soap / Flushable adult wipes / shampoo / conditioner

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Nominate yourself

Click here to complete the nomination form.

Must be a current PAPPA member.

Deadline is Monday, September 25, 2023

Members will vote the week of October 9.

PAPPA is Seeking New Board Members

What's involved?

Board members serve for a three-year term

Monthly Board Meetings for 1 hour via Zoom

Opportunities to lead a committee - one of the shows (Winter Exp, Lancaster Client Expo, South Jersey Clilent Expo or the Fall Promotion Cilent Expo), membership, professional development, or networking events

Opportunities to make new friends, have fun, and help PAPPA grow

2023 annual board retreat is held in person Friday, November 3 @ The Drexel Brook (new board members will be invited to attend)

PAPPA Members Tell Us What You Think

We want to hear from you.

Take this brief survey and your name will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card.

Respond by Monday, September 18 @ 5 p.m.

Click here to take the survey

Join Us for PAPPA Happy Hour @ Promotions East

Save the Date

PAPPA Happy Hour

The Lobby Bar @ Harrahs's

Tuesday, October 3 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Registration will open soon.

This is a PAPPA Member Event

If you haven't registered for Promotions East yet - use the code PAPPA23 when prompted on the registration form for free admission to the show

Contact Ben Haynes, Corporate Program Manager, at ben.haynes@qti.com or call 214.560.4551