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EILEEN LYNCH SELECTED FOR SAAGNY HALL OF FAME

October 31, 2018…Woodcliff Lake, NJ – The Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) announced today that Eileen Lynch has been selected for induction into the SAAGNY Hall of Fame, the highest honor the association can bestow upon any individual. 

Eileen, Northeast Regional Sales Manager at BIC Graphic, has been a long-time member of and volunteer for SAAGNY, including serving on the Board of Directors from 1992-2005 including such roles as Treasurer, Vice President, and President.  During her volunteer career, Eileen also chaired the Promotions East Committee and served on numerous committees and subcommittees. Eileen was also a SAAGNY Foundation Trustee for three years.  Eileen also served PPAI in their Ambassador Program, as a RAC delegate, and a member of their Women’s Leadership Committee.  In 2017 Eileen was named one of PPB’s Best Boss of the Year. 

“One of Eileen’s greatest traits which makes her a candidate for this recognition is that she is a strong and confident leader, while being able to embrace differences of opinions and being able to manage different individuals. She truly knows how to bring people together. This was demonstrated in her role as Trade Show Co-Chair for Promotions East and a reason why Eileen was named one of the Best Bosses of the Year in 2017 from PPB Magazine.” stated Past President Bill Lazarus and his son Steven Lazarus, current GCPPA President.

“Eileen has spent over a decade volunteering with the association. Her dedication to SAAGNY as well as the SAAGNY Foundation, has played an integral part in ensuring the association’s future success. I am delighted to honor Eileen’s service with the SAAGNY Hall of Fame honor.” commented SAAGNY President John R. B. Cudahy, CAS.

Eileen will formally be enshrined in the Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Glen Island Harbour Club, 299 Weyman Ave, New Rochelle, NY.

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Thank you to all who braved the rain and attended  the SAAGNY Wine Social.

It was a fun time mixing and mingling with new friends and old!  Tasting wine and enjoying some great food!

The Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) elected four industry veterans to serve on the Board of Directors during its Annual Meeting last week.  In accordance with the association bylaws, the Board of Directors then elected three Directors to serve as officers in 2019.  All terms begin on January 1, 2019.

Christian Brandt, The Magnet Group; Trish Glazer, Glazer Promos; and Michael Reisbaum, Blue Generation were elected to the board and Irwin Kotcher, Merri Moments, was elected to a second term.  These Directors bring many years of industry experience to the Board of Directors and a fresh perspective as SAAGNY enters a new chapter in its existence.

SAAGNY President John R. B. Cudahy, CAS, remarked:  “As my presidency comes to an end, I am confident in the future success of the association due to the strong volunteers elected in the 2019 election.”

The 2019 Executive Committee will include Paul Sprunk of MLR-Paul Sprunk Associates as President; Rachel Levin, CAS of distributor Leader Promos as Vice President; and Michael Reisbaum, of supplier Blue Generation as Secretary/Treasurer.  John R.B. Cudahy, CAS of supplier Prime Resources will remain on the board and executive committee as Immediate Past President. 

Continuing her service on the board of directors is Cindy Rosen (D-Zagwear).

Today members from SAAGNY and PAPPA (Philadelphia Area Promotional Products Association) attended the Vantage Factory Tour!

Brian Deissroth and Allison Marconi, along with the rest of the staff at Vantage, did a deep dive with those in attendance going through apparel decoration, merchandising, and ways to grow your business utilizing videos (that you can share) from the Vantage website. 

Vantage's core values - innovative, informative, trusted, dedicated, and compelling - were all on display today!

As an exclusive benefit to SAAGNY members, we are pleased to announce a new resource for employers and job seekers alike.  

Have an opening in your company?  Post it here!  

The SAAGNY Job Board helps companies of all sizes hire talented job seekers.
It is an effective opportunity to share news of your opening with the entire SAAGNY membership.

Why post your job on the SAAGNY Job Board?

This is your local trade association – YOUR local solution to the Promotional Product Industry. 

And there is one big reason that we hope everyone can appreciate -  it is another SAAGNY Member Benefit.   

Are you a job seeker? Please check this job board often for new job announcements.  The SAAGNY Job Board is in the members only section of the website. Just sign in (look for the icon in the right hand corner of your screen) at saagny.org. 

Are you an employer? Please consider posting your job announcement on the SAAGNY Job Board.  Inquiries please email info@saagny.org.

It is that time of year to vote for the winners of the SAAGNY awards.  Are you a SAAGNY member, then you were emailed the link to choose the winner.  Winners will be announced at the Holiday Party, Wednesday, December 12, Glen Island Harbour Club.   

If you were not at Wednesday's SAAGNY Fall Showcase you should have been!  

SAAGNY held its Annual Fall Showcase this past Wednesday at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, Teaneck, NJ.   This year's show included more than 100 supplier and multi-line representative companies and a record number of distributor attendees.  The day began with an Education Program featuring Damon Subasa, The Proinnovative Line,  discussing "Cannabis and the Promotional Product Industry".

The "Night Before the Show" included a Meet N' Greet networking reception at the Pancetta Bar where suppliers and distributors were able to mix and mingle in a relaxed atmosphere.  

Thank you to everyone who made these events a huge success!