TRASA June 2026 Newsletter

 

 

President’s Message

 

Dear Members,

  

You’re invited to join us for the September 15 Golf Outing at Cranberry Highlands Golf Course. TRASA members, clients, and friends are welcome to attend. You can sign up as a single golfer or with your own foursome. Non-golfers are also welcome to register. There will be event goodie bags for everyone and many chances to win door prizes.

 

Recently recognized as the #1 public golf course in the Pittsburgh area, this outing promises to be a great time for everyone. Be sure to sign up by July 31 to lock in the early bird rate of $125 and reserve your spot. Non-golfer rate is $50 per person.

 

We welcome sponsors for the event. Thank you to Storm Creek for signing up as one of the event sponsors. Storm Creek will have products on display during the cocktail hour. Thank you to Moderne Glass for sponsoring a hole.

 

Hope to see you on the golf course!


Maria Johnston

TRASA President



TRASA Virtual Library member benefit


Miss a webinar or want to revisit one?

Click and learn at your leisure.


Here is a sampling of the webinars you can view:


"From Orders to Loyalty: Turning Promo Buyers into Lifetime Customers"


"New Tricks in 2026: What's New in SAGE"


"Solopreneur Circus: Branding, Tools, and Tactics"


"The Art of Business Networking"


You can access the webinars on the TRASA website under the Member's Only - Professional Development tab. To access this member benefit remember to log in first with your email and password.



Click here for the TRASA Website

 

All donations must be received by August 14 to be included in the Backpack Brigade.


The Education Partnership

281 Corliss Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15220


For more information

Contact Jade Lombardo

The Education Partnership 412-922-6500.



Exhibitors and distributors

Do you have samples, misprints, etc?

This is a perfect way to donate them to help school students

Backpack Brigade


Every child deserves to start school prepared. Join Audacy Pittsburgh, Shults Ford, and The Education Partnership in providing backpacks and school supplies to local students at under-resourced schools.


Your support helps remove barriers to learning and equips students at over 200 schools in Southwestern PA with the tools to succeed.


In-person collections for the Backpack Brigade will take place on August 14 at Shults Ford in Wexford, PA.


Donations of new backpacks or other new school supply items are welcome.


If you can’t attend in person, you can ship donations directly to The Education Partnership, or if you live locally, you can drop them off at the same address.

 
 
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2026 Shows & Events


September 15

TRASA Golf Outing @ Cranberry Highlands Golf Course, Cranberry Township, PA

Shot Gun Start 10 a.m.


September 16

TRASA Fall Showcase & Client Expo @ The Pittsburgh Event Center, Harmony, PA

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

Distributor / Client registration opens soon


September 17

New Erie location & exhibit hours

TRASA Erie Client Expo, Erie Brewing Company, Erie, PA

Exhibit hours: 11 to 2 p.m.

Distributor / Client registration opens soon




SAVE THE DATE 2027


January 19, 2027

TRASA / Tom Show - New Castle, PA


March 3, 2027

TRASA Spring Expo & Client Show, Canonsburg, PA


March 4, 2027

RASA Altoona Client Expo, Altoona, PA




Reminder - TRASA members log into the website first then register for the shows & events to avoid non-member rates

 






Congrats

Tim Rosica

New Prime Rep for TRASA


New work email:

Tim.Rosica@ primeline.com

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

 

Join TRASA Today!

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Why join?

  • Networking
  • Professional Development
  • 5 Annual Trade Shows - Pittsburgh, Altoona, Erie, Harmony, and New Castle
  • Distributor Coupon Book with 100+ supplier coupons (save money on your orders)
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Factory Tours
  • Monthly webinars
  • Breakfast Meetings hosted by suppliers
  • Newsletter


Click here to join or renew www.trasa.net


Questions? Call Patti Ward, TRASA Executive Director, 412-860-0699

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

 
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Seeking Volunteers


Would you like to get more involved with TRASA?


Would you like to serve on the board some day? The first step is to volunteer.


Membership Committee

Show Committee

Golf Committee

Social Media

Young Professionals Group



Why get involved?

Help create great experiences, build attendance, and increase member value.


What is involved?

Meet once or twice a month (virtual meetings)

Volunteer at events


For more information contact Tom Clouser, TRASA Membership Chair, Tom@Stormcreek.com