President's Column | Sabrina Franz, SNUGZ USA |
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Happy Holidays UMAPP Members!
This column is going to be fairly short since I’m in the middle of my maternity leave.
Big shout out to our very own Sue Selseth, Taylor Borst and Chris Babish for representing LDW in Dallas last month. The Leadership Development Workshop is an awesome opportunity for UMAPP executive board members and our Executive Director to learn, grow and collaborate with fellow board members across the country. They then take this knowledge to make UMAPP the best for its members.
I also wanted to use this as an opportunity to wish you all a healthy, happy and successful Holiday season! It’s been an honor to serve as your UMAPP 2022 President and I can’t think of a better individual than Taylor Borst to be your incoming president!
Lastly, I’m excited to announce on October 5, 2022, at 12:22AM, Bo Michael Franz was born 😊 We are soaking in all the love as a family of five!
Again, Happy Holidays and looking forward to seeing you all in 2023!
Sabrina Franz, 2022 UMAPP President
SnugZ USA
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Summer Golf Outing, Monday, August 7, 2023 (new date!)
- Shotgun start 12:00 noon with awards and food after
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Brand Connection Expo End Buyer Show, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 (new date!)
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Inwood Oaks Event Center, Oakdale, Minnesota
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Creative Alternatives to "I Hope This Finds You Well"
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Reprinted with permission from PPB Newslink.
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Top-Shelf Tip No. 172:
“Creativity takes courage.”
Henri Matisse
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When sending emails, many professionals begin with the phrase, “I hope this finds you well.” While there’s nothing inherently wrong with this statement, it’s also incredibly commonplace.
Because it's used so often, the sentence feels impersonal. And chances are, the person receiving your email won’t feel compelled to continue reading your note.
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Kati Sportcap
Supplier
Laurie Gerber
6102-F Skyline
Houston, TX 77057
laurie.gerber@katisportcap.com
309-360-4170
AIA Corporation
Distributor
Nicole Stachowicz
222 W College Avenue 9th Floor
Appleton, WI 54911
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The UMAPP Government Relations Committee |
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Membership dues in UMAPP go towards many programs that benefit our members.
One of the most important resources UMAPP provides to its members is representation in PPAI's L.E.A.D (Legislative Education and Action Day) in Washington, D.C.
Each year, three UMAPP board members attend and engage with PPAI members from across the United States in LEAD, meeting with state legislators about the promotional products industry.
This is such an important role in the industry because it is the base for nearly all of the merchandise we sell on a daily basis. From importing tariffs, to employment regulations, and taxes to product labeling and safety. Without the united endeavor of local regional associations like UMAPP and PPAI combining efforts, we would not have a voice in any of the bills and reforms taking place in Washington DC.
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. . . Bear markets are not rare. Since 1929, the US stock market has been in bear-market territory nearly 25% of the time. The New York Times, NY Times.com
. . . Happy dogs wag their tails to their right? Right-side motion is controlled by the left side of the brain, which is associated with positive feelings - so a happy dog typically wags to the right. The right side of the brain, which controls movement on the left side of the body, is associated with negative feelings, so a do that is fearful likely will wag to the left. WholeDog Journal, Whole-Dog-Journal.com.
. . . Volunteer - and save on entertainment. Cultural festivals and events often give event volunteers free admission. Contact the organizers of an event in which you are interested to find out if they use volunteers and if that will get you in for free. AmericaSaves.org
You better live every day like your last because one day
you're going to be right."
- Ray Charles
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Read all the latest industry news.
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There are countless reasons to belong to your regional promotional professionals association, some of which include the intangible benefits such as relationships, business knowledge shared, belonging to a community of like-minded professionals, but there are some TANGIBLE benefits, too. These keep money in your pocket. |
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This coupon feature in PromoHunt is available only to UMAPP members! It truly can save you hundreds (or thousands) of dollars a year. |
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For current UMAPP members only! Just one of the benefits of companies joining UMAPP is the discount that SAGE offers. Click the graphic to go to their home page, and let them know you're a UMAPP member.
If you noticed your costs just increased to use SAGE, check your membership status with UMAPP. Only UMAPP members current on dues receive the discount for SAGE services. Our records were just updated with SAGE last month for those who did not renew for 2021.
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DIGITAL COUPON BOOK.
UMAPP offers nearly 200 pages of supplier coupons for our distributor members to use throughout the year.
This is in flip-catalog format and sorted alpha by supplier.
Literally, hundreds of dollars or more can be saved.
Sign into your UMAPP member website account to access this valuable book.
Note: accounts are individually-created (not company). Each staff of a member company can create an account. It will be pending until approved by UMAPP.
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UMAPP's distributor members receive 25% off ZOOMcatalog membership. Distributor membership includes access to all the ZOOMcatalog tools including the ability to personalize supplier catalogs, build custom catalog search engines with all or select supplier catalogs, use the ZOOMcatalog supplier directory, use the ZOOMcatalog online coded calculator, and access to downloadable supplier catalog PDFs. Membership also includes access to the membership section of the ZOOMcatalog Mobile app. Distributor premium membership is available for $20/month, however it will be available to association members for only $15 per month.
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You are receiving this email because you have participated in our events, joined our mailing list, and/or are a UMAPP member. The Upper Midwest Association of Promotional Professionals (UMAPP) is a promotional professionals regional association for companies and staff in the states of Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Iowa, and Western Wisconsin.
One company membership in UMAPP covers all staff. Visit UMAPP.org for more information.
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Upper Midwest Association of Promotional Professionals UMAPP.sue@comcast.net
UMAPP.org | 651-734-9767
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