SAAGNY News

Congratulations to the winners at the SAAGNY Fall Show.

Thomas Deissroth, APPI
$250 American Express Gift Card

Terri Winter, ProForma Winter
$250 American Express Gift Card

Mary Jo DeFranco, Metrographics
Wireless Ear Buds donated by BIC Graphic

Thank you to all of our Sponsors!

The August SAAGNY Life has arrived.  Click here to get the latest from SAAGNY.     

Last evening SAAGNY held its first NYC Food Tour!

It was a great night and a terrific way to learn about New York City - Chelsea Market, the High Line, Meatpacking District, and More!  And did I mention the food!?!?! - what better way to learn about New York then through food and walking!  We ate but did our 10,000 steps!

How do you judge success at The SAAGNY Foundation Day of Service event - all the happy and smiling faces of the children you interacted with all day!  Thank you to all who spent the day at the Hilltop School yesterday and made this the event that the school children and faculty look forward to every year.   Taking the time from your busy schedules and family to give back is a great feeling!  

The SAAGNY Foundation was named one of the inaugural inductees for the Happiness Is Camping Wall of Fame earlier this summer.  This special honor was created for those that have made Happiness Is Camping what it is today. The Happiness is Camping Wall of Fame is for individuals, foundations, and groups that have contributed financially to the camp, and/or have made a significant impact on the camp. 

Happiness is Camping is a non-profit ACA-accredited overnight camp for kids with cancer, ages 6–17, and their siblings. The camp is located on 145 acres in Hardwick, New Jersey.  Happiness is Camping is free to all who attend, and is recognized by the IRS as a 501 organization.  Founded by Murray Struver, the camp originally served as a retreat for inner-city kids to spend time in the country.  The camp's focus changed when the daughter of Struver's close friend was unable to attend because she was diagnosed with cancer.

Since its beginning in 1980, Happiness Is Camping is one of the longest running residential summer camps for children with cancer in America.  Since their first summer they have hosted over 18,000 children with cancer and their siblings.  Happiness Is Camping being the only camp specializing in the care of children with cancer in New Jersey, to be accredited by the American Camp Association.

The SAAGNY Foundation has made significant financial contributions to Happiness is Camping including, supporting the remodel of their North America cabin.  In addition, The SAAGNY Foundation and its volunteers have volunteered at the camp for over 25 years at its Annual Pirate Day.  This Pirate themed day consists of carnival games, water balloon fights, scavenger hunts, crafts, prizes, goody bags, and more.  Ryan Campbell, Happiness is Camping Camp Director stated, “We felt that SAAGNY was a most fitting inductee into our inaugural Wall of Fame class. Thank you for the impact you have made on our organization and for the fun you bring our campers each summer.”

Individuals/Companies may be nominated through Friday, August 16, 2019 through the online survey being emailed to you.  The top nominees will be announced at the SAAGNY Fall Showcase on Tuesday, September 17, with online voting for finalists beginning after the show.  

Winners will be announced LIVE at the SAAGNY Holiday Party and Awards Presentation, Wednesday, December 11.

Please click here for a list of SAAGNY Distributor Members.

Please click here for a list of SAAGNY Supplier, MLR, and Business Service Members.

Do you know a SAAGNY Rising Star - an up-and-coming professional in the promotional product industry?  These individuals bring new ideas, dedication, and enthusiasm to both their company and the industry.  The Honorees will be recognized by their peers, receive a beautiful award, and a complimentary registration to PPAI SPARK.  Click here to review the requirements and application. 

How about showcasing YOUR creative excellence?  The SAAGNY Diamond Awards were created to recognize and showcase the creative excellence of SAAGNY members.  It is YOUR opportunity to spotlight your best work.  Click here to review the requirements and application.

Do you want to attend a PPAI conference in 2019 - consider applying for the Linda Robinson Leadership Award or the Past Presidents' Continuing Education Award.  It is time to make YOU a priority - click here for the requirements and application. 

Last night The SAAGNY Foundation  held Theater Night at the Brooks Atkinson Theater where Waitress the Musical was performed!

It was a great night!  Thank you Gary Rosenberg and Compass Promos for arranging us all to meet with Erich Bergen after the show!  It made the night even more special!