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INDUSTRY NEWS
In Memoriam: Glen R. Holt, MAS, CIP
PPAI lifetime member and former PPAI board member Glen R. Holt, MAS, CIP, passed away Friday in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 76. Holt’s career spanned 48 years in the industry, most recently as president of Fountain Hills, Arizona, business services provider Glen Holt International LTD (UPIC: glenholt).
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In Memoriam: Don E. Harley
Don E. Harley, co-founder of St. Paul, Minnesota, supplier Designer Selections (UPIC: DESSELEC), died on May 6. He was 92.
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Molenaar’s Jim Moore Moves Toward Retirement
Jim Moore, MAS, senior vice president of sales and marketing, at Wilmar, Minnesota, supplier Molenaar LLC (UPIC: MILINE), is moving toward retirement and starting a three-day work week, according to Bob Haskins, president of the company.
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New Poll Shows Employee Trust Dwindling
A new Maritz® Poll conducted by St. Louis, Missouri-based Maritz Research shows employees’ trust toward their workplace has taken a severe hit, with employees across all industry segments citing a lack of trust in not only senior leaders, but direct managers and co-workers.
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REGIONAL NEWS
CAPPA Develops Scholarship For Professional Development
The Corridor Area Promotional Products Association (CAPPA) has developed a $250 annual scholarship for one supplier and one distributor member for continuing education within the promotional products industry. The Marsha Jones Education Scholarship is named to honor Marsha Jones, MAS, with HALO/Lee Wayne Corporation (UPIC: LEEWAYNE), one of CAPPA’s founding members. Jones continues to serve on CAPPA’s board of directors as past president and advisor.
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PEOPLE NEWS
Diana Fay, Paula Coomer and Shawna Tickle have been hired as independent sales representatives for City of Industry, California, supplier Sweda Company, LLC (UPIC: SWEDA). Fay will serve Northern California and Nevada and is based in San Francisco. Coomer will represent Sweda in Minnesota and the Dakotas and is based in Minnesota. Tickle will represent Sweda in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and Idaho and will be based in Colorado.
David Friedman and Jack Friedman from Ad Specialty Sales will cover Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Puerto Rico for Stamford, Connecticut, supplier Jornik Manufacturing Corp. (UPIC: JORNIK). Mike Finlayson from M. Finlayson Marketing will be Jornik’s multi-line sales representative in Florida.
Jennifer Amaro has been named new account manager for the Great Lakes Area of Chicago, Illinois, supplier PINGLINE (UPIC: pingline).
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
R.S. Owens Donates Awards To “Dare To Dream” Program
Scott Siegel, MAS, president of Chicago, Illinois, supplier R.S. Owens & Co., Inc. (UPIC: RSOWENS), says his company donated 80 awards to Chicago-based Addison Foundation, supporting the "Dare to Dream" program, which challenges Latina teenage girls to pledge to continue their education, and set and realize personal goals.
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PPAI NEWS
PPAI’s Business Recovery Plan To Help Tennessee Companies
PPAI has implemented its Promotional Products Business Recovery Plan to help members of the promotional products community recovering from devastating losses from the recent flooding in Tennessee. Forty-two counties have been declared federal disaster areas and damage estimates for the area are $4.56 billion.
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Expo 2011 Exhibit Space Contract Available
The PPAI Expo 2011 exhibit space contract is ready to download at the PPAI Exhibitor Resource Center. Everything to get signed up is right at your fingertips from any location with an internet connection. Use your Show Access Code at the Exhibitor Resource Center to access your personalized exhibit space contract and send it back by the June 1 early space deadline.
Questions? Call PPAI at 888-426-7724.
PPAI Best Of Expo 2010 Webinars Continue
The popular Best of Expo four-part webinar educational program continues tomorrow at 10 am CDT with a presentation by Robert Hechler, president of Managment Outsource Solutions, called “Target Market New Clients.” Click here to register for session three.
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PPEF’s Donate Your Lunch Money A Huge Success
The Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) received more than $1,100 in donations on Donate Your Lunch Money Day, April 22.
Demand for scholarships is up 63 percent over last year. For details on how to support the foundation, visit www.ppef.us.
PPAI Suppliers Achievement Competition Accepting Submissions
The 2011 Suppliers Achievement Award competition is accepting submissions until May 21. Send your most creative 2009 products, sales aids and self promotions to be considered for this prestigious award. Click here to submit entries.
For questions, contact PPAI Awards at Awards@ppai.org or 972-258-3070.
2011 Distinguished Service Award Nomination Forms Available
The Distinguished Service Award is presented to PPAI members who consistently contribute their skills and expertise toward the betterment of the Association. To nominate a candidate for next year’s award, go to http://awards.ppa.org. Nominations will be accepted through June 6.
Nominations Open For 2011 Hall Of Fame Award
The highest distinction that the promotional products industry bestows on its professionals is induction into the PPAI Hall of Fame. This award recognizes the long-term involvement and exceptional contributions to PPAI and the industry. Nominations will be accepted through June 1. To nominate a candidate, go here.
PPAI LAW
Connecticut Congressman Visits Prime Factory
Connecticut Congressman Jim Himes took a tour at Bridgeport, Connecticut, supplier Prime Resources Corp. (UPIC: PRIME) on Monday and discussed upcoming legislation with Rick Brenner, president and CEO of the company, and David S. Engel, MAS, president of Shelton, Connecticut, supplier Greystone International Products Corp. (UPIC: GREYSTON). Engel is a member of PPAI’s Government Relations Action Council.
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Safe Harbor Rule Letters Due Saturday
PPAI is developing a case to protect the safe harbor rule for those in the promotional products industry who act as independent contractors. If you are an independent contractor, tell PPAI why you like being self-employed in less than 500 words. All entries will be eligible for a drawing and the winner will receive an iPad. Entries (both written and video) are due no later than May 15.
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Next Product Safety Webinar Covers State Regulations
PPAI’s free monthly Product Safety Webinar will be held at 1 pm CDT on May 27. This month’s 30-minute webinar will provide an overview of current and proposed state regulations—including California Proposition 65, the Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, BPA and proposed regulations on a variety of chemicals.
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