TRASA December 2021 Newsletter

President's Message

I hope everyone is enjoying a safe, festive holiday season. It seems like just yesterday I was saying farewell (not necessarily fondly) to the year 2020. It has been a challenging 2021 but at TRASA we have so much to look back on fondly and even more to look forward to! Thanks to everyone for your support this year both at our shows in person and virtually at our many Toolbox Talks and Learning Labs. We must extend a very special thanks to Jake Huffmyer and Diana Clouser for their service on the TRASA Board of Directors; and we welcome new board members Mary Poissant, Pat Patton, and Guy Achtzehn.

Temperatures are dropping, stockings are hung by the fireplace, and the holiday decorations are lighting up our neighborhoods. That means it must be time for a wonderful annual tradition: renewing our TRASA dues. Make sure you’re with us in 2022 as we continue to provide opportunities for learning and networking through regional shows in Pittsburgh, Erie, and Altoona as well as more virtual events! We welcome feedback from our members regarding additional tools and knowledge you may need from us. TRASA Cares, so please let us know how we can help you make 2022 a huge success. Have a great holiday and stay safe!

Best Regards,

Tim Wingert

TRASA Board President

Welcome New TRASA Board Members

Pat Patton, Vernon Company

Mary Poissant, DVL Designs

Guy Achtzehn, The Marketing & Sales Group

TRASA 2022 Membership

It's time to renew your membership dues. It's also a great time to join if you are not a current member.

The TRASA Board is working on a variety of in person and virtual experiences for 2022. Make sure you don't miss out. Join/renew today!

Click here. (If you already renewed - thanks!)

Here's What We Offered in 2021:

Virtual Experiences

Virtual New Product Pavilion – Jan 27
18 Toolbox Talks
3 Learning Labs – March 10, April 7 & May 12
Town Hall – February 24
26 - District 1 Webinars in conjunction with SAAGNY, PAPPA, CPPA & NEPPA

Four Trade Shows

TRASA Expo – outdoors at Generoasta Coffee, Warrendale – May 20
Erie Client Expo (NEW SHOW) – August 12
TRASA Fall Showcase & Client Show – October 19
Altoona Client Expo – Oct 20

Zoom Coupon Book for distributor members

New Member Benefit

Partnership with PromoHunt (supplier discounts) for all distributor members

TRASA 2022 Show Calendar

March 29 - Pittsburgh Expo @ Printscape Arena, Canonsburg, PA

March 30 - Altoona Client Expo, Blair County Convention Center

September 13 - Fall Showcase & Client Expo - Pittsburgh area location TBD

September 14 - Erie Client Expo, Bayfront Convention Center

Check the TRASA website for event updates www.trasa.net

TOOLBOX TALKS

Seeking Supplier / MLR Members to host on January 11, 18 & 25

Contact Patti Ward to schedule (patti@trasa.net)

Tuesdays @ 11 a.m. to Noon (Zoom format)

Distributors join us to hear what is selling now! What's in stock and case studies! This is a great way to connect virtually during the winter months.

Presenters may surprise you with special offers. And, you may even be the winner of the prize wheel.

Toolbox Talks are free for distributors members; $10 for non-members.

Holiday Party Highlights

December 16 @ the Getaway Cafe

Thank you Sue Caruso and Mike Shreve for organizing the party.

Mike Shreve, Augusta Sportswear

Bill & Cathy Connelly, WPC Sportswear

Jenn Edwards, Armory Print Works & Mike's little Elf

Start the New Year with New Passwords

Take a few minutes and change your passwords to keep your information private and secure.

Tech experts suggest using a phase or sentence with numbers/symbols in lieu of anything related to your pets, children, favorite vacation spots or holidays.

Keep a step ahead of potential threats to your computer and make it one of your New Year's resolutions.

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