TRASA April 2021 Newsletter |
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Did you know... there is a resource section on the website with the recorded Toolbox Talks links for members to learn/view on your own? Log in and check it out. www.trasa.net |
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Welcome TRASA Board Member
Keleigh Sykes, Vantage Apparel
Keleigh is joining the TRASA Board replacing outgoing board member Nick Morrison, Snugz, who is moving to the west coast in mid-May for a new role with Snugz. Best of luck to you Nick.
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TRASA Outdoor Expo
May 20, 2021 (rain date May 21)
Show Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Generoasta Coffee House
901 Warrendale Village Drive, Warrendale, PA 15086 (right off of Interstate 79 Warrendale Exit)
Look who is planning to exhibit
AAA Innovations
Ariel Premium Supply
Augusta Sportswear
Bag Makers, Inc.
Brooks & Brooks
CB Corporate Sales
Cotton Heritage
ETS Express
Harry Fotopoulos & Associates
Jules Scheck Associates
Leed's/Bullet/TrimarkPCNA
Mike Valentini Promos
Moderne Glass
Modernline
Partyka & Associates
Rosica Marketing
Sanmar
Steven Mitchell, Inc.
Sweda Company, LLC
Team Walter B
The Marketing & Sales Group
Tri-Mountain
Wristbands America
All precautions will be in place with social distancing & masks as directed by the PA Governor.
Want to exhibit? Limited spaces left. Click here to register.
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TOOLBOX TALKS
Tuesdays @ 11 a.m.
Distributors join us to hear what is selling now! Learn what is new! Hear case studies.
Presenters may surprise you with special offers. And, you may even be the winner of the prize wheel.
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Tuesday, April 27 - Vantage Apparel & Moderne Glass - register here.
Visit the TRASA website at www.trasa.net to see upcoming Toolbox Talks, Learning Labs, Webinars and shows.
Toolbox Talks are free for distributors members; $10 for non-members.
Supplier or Multi Line members are welcome to host a Toolbox Talk.
Contact Patti Ward, TRASA Executive Director, at patti@trasa.net to schedule.
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TRASA 2021 Calendar of Events
April 27 - Toolbox Talk with Vantage Apparel and Moderne Glass from 11 a.m. to Noon. Distributors click here to register. Free for TRASA members. $10 for non-members.
May 12 - Learning Lab from 9 to 10 a.m. Focus: Weddings, Family Reunions, Picnics & Food. Free for all distributors. Click here to register. Zoom format. (Exhibitors register below)
May 20 - TRASA Outdoor Distributor Expo @ Generoasta Coffee parking lot, Warrendale, PA
Hours: 10 a..m to 1 p.m. (Rain date May 21)
August 12 - Erie Client Expo @ Zem Zem Shrine, Erie, PA.
Distributor and client registration will open soon.
October 19 - TRASA Client Expo at Printscape Arena, Canonsburg, PA
Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Distributor and client registration will open soon.
October 20 - Altoona Client Expo at Blairsville County Convention Center, Altoona, PA
Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Exhibitors click here to exhibit at the show. Distributor and client registration will open soon.
October 21 - State College Suite Show - details to be announced soon
Check the TRASA website for event updates www.trasa.net
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Attention Exhibitors!
Sign up for a virtual Learning Lab
Unique Opportunity - themed sessions
9 to 10 a.m.
7 suppliers per Learning Lab
Exhibitor fee: $50; non-members $100
8 minute presentations
The purpose of the Learning labs is to educate distributors what products are available to them as they plan ahead for upcoming national recognition months, weeks & days of the year.
Sessions are recorded and posted on the TRASA website in the resource section for distributor members to use for their own knowledge and/or to share with their clients.
What do you get for $50?
- Attendee list after the session
- Your logo hyperlinked to your website for ONE month on the TRASA website during the month that you present
- Sessions are recorded and stored in the TRASA resource library.
- Distributor members can use the recorded session links to share with their clients
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Wednesday, May 12 - Theme: Weddings, Family Reunions, Picnics & Food - exhibitor registration link click here
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Wednesday, June 16 - Theme: Back to School & Campus, Fishing Month & International Beer Day - exhibitor registration link click here.
....Registration for the following Learning labs will open soon....
Check the TRASA website www.trasa.net
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Wednesday, July 14 - Theme: Safety & Preparedness, Truck Driver Appreciation, Work Appreciation
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Wednesday, August 18 - Theme: Breast Cancer Awareness, Book Month & Boss's Day
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Wednesday, September 15 - Theme: School Fundraising Ideas; Diabetes & Lung Cancer Awareness Month
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Wednesday, November 17 - Theme: Gift Giving ideas
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Wednesday, December 8 - Theme: Heart Month, Dental Health, National Engineers Week
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2021 TRASA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
- Have you renewed your dues yet?
- Are you a friend of TRASA considering becoming a member? We hope you do.
If you already renewed your membership - THANK YOU!
If you didn't renew yet or wish to join please click here.
Why join TRASA?
- Weekly virtual meetings with supplier members to hear what is selling now
- Member coupon book with 70+ coupons valid until 12/31/2021
- Partnership with Promohunt - another great source for saving money on orders
- Fedex discount
- Trade Shows - May, August & October
- Monthly Learning Labs that are recorded for distributors to use with their clients
- Weekly webinars in conjunction with our regional association partners - PAPPA, SAAGNY, CPPA and NEPPA
- And much more.
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Contact Ben Haynes, Corporate Program Manager, at ben.haynes@qti.com or call 214.560.4551
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