April

A.O.P.A.
Atlantic Office Products Association
Would YOU like to be a
Member?
Issue 2/2012
Education Bursary
Atlantic Office Products
Association has increased the
Bursary Awards to
Contact us – we would love to hear
from you!
1-506-459-0638
aopa@aopa.ca / www.aopa.ca
Our newest AOPA Member!
Since 1986, they have been a worldwide leader in
$750.00
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Would you like to advertise on our
Newsletter and Website?
Contact us today for details!
Come and meet Pete Luckett from
the famous Pete’s Frootique!!!
May 17th, Ramada Hotel
Appliances, Office Products, and Graphic Solutions, such as
Paper Laminators, Coin Sorters, and Portable Air
Conditioners and now have expanded into Paper Shredders,
If you are interested in
applying for a Bursary, visit
our website for more info
www.aopa.ca
They will be missed….
We recently said goodbye
to two long term industry
leaders.
Hubert Hartling
Binding Machines, and Heaters. They take pride in providing
innovative technology, competitive pricing, quality control,
and the best customer and product support available today.
Their mission is to create a consistent stream
of unique, new products that markedly
enhance life at work and home, providing
value and innovation that exceed our global
customers' needs and expectations.
Their vision is to become a socially responsible
global leader and innovator of home and
workplace solutions with a commitment to
provide the utmost in customer satisfaction.
Pete Luckett
Canada's most talked about
greengrocer serves up practical lessons
from the entrepreneurial front lines with
wit and wisdom. Pete is a customer
service expert, master storyteller, author,
professional speaker, and media
personality – and you can see him on
May 17th, join us from 10-11:30am and
then enjoy a buffet lunch.
AOPA Members – No Charge
You can contact them directly at
www.royalsovereign.ca
Or call Mario DaCosta at (866) 961-6673
Non-Members – pre-register for $25.00 or
$35.00 at the door.
Welcome Royal Sovereign to the
Atlantic Office Products
Call for tickets – 1-506-459-0638
Association!
You won’t want to miss this!!
Ed Aitken
They were both taken too soon
and they will be missed by all
that were lucky enough to know
them. Our thoughts and prayers
go out the families of both of
these gentlemen.
AOPA Annual Dealer Trade
Show
Sales Seminar with Pete Luckett
(Pete’s Frootique) 10-12am
Lunch provided 11:30 – 1pm
Trade Show floor opens 1-4pm
Register online www.aopa.ca
Upcoming EVENTS
What’s happening in 2012?
All registration information is
online at www.aopa.ca

A.O.P.A.
Mark your Calendars!
May 17th, 2012 at the Ramada Park
Place Hotel & Conference Centre,
Dartmouth, N.S.
Check out the C.O.P.A.
website for your
National Office
Products News
www.copa.ca
AOPA Annual Trade Show
May 17th, Ramada Plaza – Dartmouth, NS

Annual AGM/Lobster/Golf
Weekend
June 15-17. Brudenell Resort, PEI

IAAP Show
Education Bursary Awards
June 16, Brudenell Resort, PEI
Industry News:
Halifax Chapter of the
International Association of
Administrative Professionals
Annual Seminar will take
place on Friday, April 27th at
the Atlantica Hotel, Halifax.
3M – Contact Dale Eaton for information
on the NEW Post it® Note Color
Collection! 8 Post it® with refreshed
colors and new collection names. Colors
are based on color trends and fashion
influences. Dale will be happy to present
the entire line to you. Please contact Dale
at 1-902-582-3334 or email him at
dleaton@mmm.com
If you are interested in
exhibiting and have not yet
registered, please contact Pat
Mombourquette at www.iaaphalifaxdartmouth.org or email
iaap.halifax@gmail.com
Covey Basics – will be hosting the largest
one day Office Products show on May
15th at the Delta Hotel in Fredericton, NB.
If you would like more information,
please contact Jackie Caissie at
jackiec@coveybasics.com
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Atlantic Office Products Association presents
Pete Luckett
Entrepreneur & Retail Expert
Pete Luckett, customer service expert, master
storyteller, author, professional speaker, and
media personality has been delighting
international audiences with his energetic
presentation style. Whether Pete is interacting with
his customers at Pete's Frootique, or harvesting
fresh insights for corporate audiences - Canada's
most talked about greengrocer serves up
practical lessons from the entrepreneurial front
lines with wit and wisdom. Pete and his team have
repeatedly been awarded the prestigious
Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year
Dealer Trade Show
Where Dealers & Suppliers in the Office Products Industry
meet for a one day event!
Atlantic Office Products introduces Pete Luckett (Pete’s Frootique)
as our Guest Speaker – it’s a morning you won’t want to miss!
where:
Ramada Plaza, 240 Brownlow Ave, Dartmouth, N.S.
cost:
Members – No Charge
Non Members & Guests - Seminar & Lunch
$25.00 (register by Apr 15th) or $35.00 (at the door)
agenda:
10-12 – Seminar with Pete Luckett – no charge for members
11:30-1pm Lunch provided – no charge for members
1-4pm Show floor open – for Dealers and Suppliers ONLY
Dealer Registrations can be found online - www.aopa.ca
May
17th
ATLANTIC OFFICE PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION
DEALER TRADE SHOW REGISTRATION
May 17th, 2012 (Seminar 10-12 *& Show 1-4pm)
Ramada Plaza, Park Place Hotel & Conference Centre
240 Brownlow Ave, Dartmouth, N.S. B3B 1X6
1-800-5610-3733 or 1-902-468-8888
Company
Name
Address
Phone and Fax
Email
Additional Name Badges
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Seminar
Are you attending the Sales/Customer Seminar: Total Yes ____ No ____
Are you a Member: Yes ____ No _____
Seminar and Lunch
Cost for Non Members & Guests:
$25.00 per person if you pay and register by April 15 th - $35.00 per person at the door
Payment by credit card (Visa or Master Card only), cheque or cash
Please forward your registration to Jackie Caissie by
fax 1-506-459-0632 or email aopa@aopa.ca
Agenda:
Sales/Customer Service Seminar (Pete Luckett – Pete’s Frootique) – 10-12pm
Lunch 11:30-1pm (provided for all attendees)
Show floor is open 1-4pm
ATLANTIC OFFICE PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION
Annual AGM & Golf/Family Weekend
This event concludes with a Lobster/Steak Dinner at
our Awards Presentation Saturday night.
Join us for a great weekend that caters to the golf
lover as well as quality time with your family.
This is the perfect opportunity to network with
Dealers & Suppliers in the
Office Products Industry!
Join us June 15-16th, 2012 at the
Rodd Brudenell Resort, PEI for our
Annual AGM & Golf/Family Weekend.
This is the perfect setting for your family to enjoy
one of PEI’s best Golf Resorts. During this two day
The agenda for the weekend!
Friday, June 15th
4-5:30pm—Annual General Meeting
event you will enjoy a Meet & Greet and Casino
(all members welcome!)
Night provided by AOPA, Children’s Games & Golf
5:30-7pm—Meet & Greet BBQ
Tournament at the world famous Brudenell Golf
7-10pm—Casino Night
Course. If you are not interested in golfing and would
Saturday, June 16th
like to take in the sites of PEI, you and your family
10am—Golf—register with Henri Gallant
have the perfect place to have a weekend family
vacation!
5:30—Cash bar opens
6pm—Lobster/Steak Dinner and Awards
Please book your room by calling
Room Rate for the Rodd Brudenell:
1-800-565-7633 and please mention the
Standard—$129.00
Junior Executive—$149.00
Executive King Suite—$159.00
Two Bedroom Cottage—$279.00
AOPA event to lock your room rate
You can register online at www.aopa.ca
ATLANTIC OFFICE PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION
REGISTRATION
Annual General Meeting and Family/Golf Weekend
Activity
Yes/No
Total Attendees
Buffet is included with
choices below
Buffet is included with
choices below
Annual General Meeting - will you be attending?
This will be at 4:30pm on Friday, June 15th in the Gordon Room.
Meet & Greet - will you be attending?
Gordon Room - doors open at 5:30 - BBQ - no charge to attendees. Cash Bar.
Golf Tournament - will you be attending?
Meet at the Brudenell Course at 10am - Scramble
Lobster Dinner and Awards Banquet - will you be attending?
This is held in the Georgetown/Montaque Room and doors open at 5:30pm
Lobster Dinner Menu
Buffet includes: Coleslaw, Garden Salad, Potato Salad, Steamed Mussels, Baked Potato, Hot
Vegetables, Relish Tray, Baked Rolls, Assorted Desert Table, Coffee/Tea - for cost see
below. Cash Bar.
Lobster - do you wish to have included with your dinner - one
steamed Atlantic Lobster - $55.00 each - includes buffet shown
above.
Steak - do you wish to have included with your dinner - one 8oz
Sirloin - $45.00 each - includes buffet shown above.
Children's Menu - $15.00 each
Includes buffet and Chicken Fingers & Fries
If there is a problem with the menu above (allergies etc) please let us
know and we will do our best to accommodate you!
PLEASE NOTE THAT PRICES MAY CHANGE DUE TO MARKET PRICING AT THE TIME OF OUR EVENT.
Room Rates:
Standard - $129.00
Junior Suite - $149.00
Executive King Suite - $159.00
Two Bedroom Cottage - $279.00
**please book your own rooms and mention the AOPA weekend to ensure you get your special rate!
Please contact the Rodd Hotel by
phone - 1-800-565-7633 or you can visit the website at:
http://www.roddvacations.com/rodd-brudenell-river
TO REGISTER PLEASE COMPLETE AND SEND TO:
http://www.aopa.ca/
email to: aopa@aopa.ca
or you can call 1-506-459-0638
Name:
Company:
Email:
Phone:
Address: