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  • August 07, 2018 1:04 PM | Deleted user

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

                                                                                                                                 



  • August 06, 2018 1:21 PM | Deleted user

    Dear Member:

    The Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) has grown to be the largest regional Promotional Products association in the country. Our growth would not have been possible without the visionary planning and untiring efforts of a few outstanding leaders.

    The SAAGNY Hall of Fame recognizes the extraordinary achievements of these leaders who have contributed to our success. This is your opportunity to help choose the next recipient of this prestigious honor. When making your selection, please keep in mind the following criteria:

    1. SAAGNY Pioneers

            SAAGNY Pioneers are defined as individuals previously employed by member companies who are no longer active in our region or business and served AMASS or SAAGNY prior to 1989.

    1. SAAGNY Contemporaries

            SAAGNY Contemporaries are defined as current or past members who have had service to SAAGNY and the industry since 1989.

    ·        The nominee shall have made significant and lasting contributions to SAAGNY and the Promotional Products industry and have served on a committee or on the Board of Directors of SAAGNY.

    ·        The nominee has not served on the SAAGNY Board of Directors for a minimum of three (3) years before induction into the Hall of Fame.

    ·        Continues to serve on the Board of Directors but has an aggregate of 10 years’ volunteer service to SAAGNY as a committee or board member prior to nomination to the Hall of Fame

    ·        Members of the Hall of Fame Committee are not eligible for nomination.

    The Hall of Fame Committee will review all nominations and determine which category the nominee qualifies for.  Please return the nomination form and required items no later than Friday, September 14, 2018.  If you have been nominated in the past, annual re-nomination is now required.  In addition, if you are the nominee, nominator, or the author of a recommendation letter for a nominee you cannot serve on the committee.  If you have any questions, please call the SAAGNY office or email Donna-Jean Plante (donna-jean@saagny.org).  Please click here for the nomination form and rules and regulations.

    Thank you for your participation.

    Yours,

    Jonathan

    Jonathan Riegel, MAS
    Hall of Fame Selection Committee Chair


  • July 31, 2018 9:08 AM | Deleted user

    SPARK, PPAI’s conference for young professionals in the promotional products industry, improved on its inaugural success this year. Held on July 19-20 at several venues in Nashville, Tennessee, SPARK delivered education and networking opportunities for 80 practitioners who are at the beginning stages of their careers in the promotional products industry.

    “This year is different,” says Kalie Herron, Augusta Sportswear Brands/Boxercraft multi-line rep, and SPARK work group chair. “With 33 attendees who are second-timers, there’s an idea of how it’s supposed to be, and how we’re supposed to grow and build from here. We’ve brought in speakers and education sessions that take it to the next level. SPARK gives people new to the industry an education on what it’s about, taking those next steps to become a better leader or employee, and how to take that leadership role forward.”

    Delivering a unique take on education in the industry, SPARK moved through different locations throughout the host city, giving attendees a feel for Nashville, showcasing presentations in fresh environments and creating opportunities to network and collaborate.

    “SPARK has been a really great experience,” says Rayan Horak, owner of distributor Pivot Communications Group and a first-time attendee. “I appreciate the opportunity to connect with other people in the industry with similar interests, [and enjoyed] the interactive sessions and the format of the event itself. Everyone is so collaborative and cooperative, and we all want the best for us and the industry. There’s a huge passion that’s great to be a part of. What I’m going to take from this are the relationships and connections, and reaching out to that network because we’re all in it together.”

    The conference’s programming focused on creating an educational event that has a positive impact on attendees, getting them to think creatively and helping them network and learn from their peers. This year’s conference featured more than 15 speakers over its two-day run.

    “I have been in the industry for two and a half years; my first week on the job was at The PPAI Expo in Vegas. It was kind of a trial by fire, but I’m a big believer in that being the best way to learn,” says Mason Linn, central region account executive with Raining Rose and first-time SPARK attendee. “SPARK has been great. It’s been a phenomenal opportunity for me to meet with different people throughout the industry and start building strong relationships. And I’m excited to go home and implement what I’ve learned from the speakers and education sessions.”

    He adds, “One of the big things for me, being on the sales side of things, is the importance of communication. [We learned] how to do it properly and things we should be doing going forward. [Saying] ‘yes, and’ instead of ‘but’ is a big one that we’ve talked about, and I think it’s one of the takeaways from SPARK that is really going to help me going forward.”

    In thinking about the full SPARK experience, Herron says, “This helps me grow every time. I don’t think I’ve attended a SPARK event and not taken something away I can use in my everyday practice. It’s really given me insights that I didn’t see before, or [helped me to] take a step back and take a better look at the big picture.”

    Beyond the SPARK Conference, young industry professionals can stay involved by connecting on the SPARK Promo Connect page throughout the year, and planning to attend the SPARK After Dark networking reception at the PPAI Expo in January.


  • July 23, 2018 12:43 PM | Deleted user


  • July 19, 2018 2:05 PM | Deleted user


    Michele Jennrich, MAS, supplier representative of Michigan-based Howard Miller Co., has been selected as recipient of the 2019 PPAI Distinguished Service Award. Jennrich will be honored during the Chairman’s Leadership Dinner at The PPAI Expo in Las Vegas, January 13-17, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

    “Michele is a change-maker whose dedication and leadership set an example for all of us,” says Paul Bellantone, CAE, PPAI president and CEO. “For her commitment and service to this great industry, PPAI is proud to recognize Michele Jennrich with the Distinguished Service Award.”

    Jennrich is an independent sales representative with more than 40 years in the industry. She served as a regional association legislative chair from 2009-2010, and she was the 2008-2009 chair of the Promotional Professional Mentoring Network. She has served in key roles and dedicated countless volunteer hours to PPAI work and advisory groups, committees and councils, and has been a dedicated participant in PPAI’s Legislative Education and Action Day since its inception in 2010.

    Jennrich’s tireless service also includes the SAAGNY Board of Directors, serving from 1992-1999 as a director, treasurer, secretary, vice president and president. In 2011, she was recognized as the RAC Volunteer of the Year and in 2016 as a PPAI Fellow. She is also a member of the SAAGNY Hall of Fame.

    The Distinguished Service Award celebrates PPAI members who consistently contribute their skills and expertise toward the betterment of the Association. Through volunteer service or by offering their leadership to PPAI, these members generously share their time, energy and talents for the benefit of the industry.

     Congratulations Michele!


  • June 22, 2018 9:38 AM | Deleted user

    We sampled and learned about Beer - hops, IPA, craft, pilsners, lager, American and European!


  • June 22, 2018 9:37 AM | Deleted user

    Couldn't make it to the SAAGNY Summer Show - check out this video taken by Matthew Goldman at the show!

  • June 20, 2018 8:51 AM | Deleted user

    Last evening the SAAGNY Summer Kick-Off Happy Hour was held at the picturesque Paces Dockside in Mattituck, NY.  This hidden gem by the water was our host for a fun night to watch the sunset, relax and recharge, and reconnect with old friends!



  • June 14, 2018 3:52 PM | Deleted user

    Welcome New Members!


    ABT Electronics-Supplier

    Active Line/Miami Sublimation-Supplier

    Augusta Sportswear-Supplier

    Borun American Jewelry-Supplier

    Box Up-Supplier

    Breeb-Supplier

    Card Noter-Supplier

    Citadel Brands-Supplier

    Collectible Canvas-Supplier

    Coolest-Supplier

    Dec O Art-Supplier

    Diane Katzman Design-Supplier

    Essen-Supplier

    Flagpin-Supplier

    Gamehide/Core Resources-Supplier

    Garland Writing Instruments-Supplier

    Granger Balloons.-Supplier

    Graphic Image-Supplier

    Grizzly Coolers-Supplier

    ImprintID-Supplier

    Incipio-Supplier

    Indicusbag-Supplier

    IplusUSB              Supplier

    JETTCO INTERNATIONAL ELBOWGREASE ATHLETICS-Supplier

    Kamshield-Supplier

    Keg Products-Supplier

    Kelvin Tools-Supplier

    Landaal Packaging Systems-Supplier

    Los Angeles Apparel-Supplier

    Lungsal-Supplier

    Mophie -Supplier

    Norco Line-Supplier

    Oznola-Supplier

    Paramount Apparel-Supplier

    Penn Emblem     -Supplier

    Pinline/Wehr Industries-Supplier

    Resource Solutions Plus -Distributor

    Rocket Innovation-Supplier

    S & S Fashions-  Supplier

    StickerYou-Supplier

    TreeSmart-Supplier

    Upper Bags-Supplier

    Xtreme Visibility-Supplier

    Y & K Global Trading-Supplier

    Yafa Inc -Supplier


  • June 14, 2018 2:01 PM | Deleted user

    If you were not at a SAAGNY event at Expo East you should have been!  


    Expo East was held at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ with over 400 booths this week.  SAAGNY had several well-attended events over the three days including The SAAGNY Foundation Lenore Goldberg Memorial Golf Outing, the Regional Meet N' Greet at Tun Tavern, and the SAAGNY Member Breakfast featuring Paul Bellantone and Dale Denham as our educational speakers!    


    The winners of the Lenore Goldberg Memorial Golf Outing to benefit The SAAGNY Foundationwere:  

    • Wayne Burden
    • Joe Partyka
    • Andrew Peden
    • Ben Yeager
    Closest to the PIN Winners: 
    •  Men - Henry Fajardo
    • Women - Liz Neary
    Longest Drive Winners:
    • Men - Wayne Burden 
    • Women-Dale Johnson-Cornell     


    Thank you to all who made these events possible.


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