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New England Promotional Products Association • June 2013 Newsletter
NEPPA NIGHT AT FENWAY
It was another successful
NEPPA Night at Fenway
on June 6th in many ways.
We had another sell-out as
distributors and suppliers
gathered at the Cask 'n
Flagon prior to the game
against the Texas Rangers.
This has proven to be our
showcase event of the year.
We enjoyed mingling
with friends and sharing
NEPPA Vice President Nick D'Eramo (Triple Stitch
many stories in a relaxed
Sportswear) represented NEPPA and greeted fans
atmosphere. The “ballpark”
from the scoreboard!
menu was enjoyed by all
and got everyone in the mood for a thrilling walk-off win by our home team. And the
weather cooperated right to the end.
David Katseff, MAS, president of MasterCast Ltd., had this to say, “All three of us from
MasterCast thoroughly enjoyed our NEPPA Night at Fenway! I was pleasantly surprised
at the variety and quality of the food at the Cask 'n Flagon... and, it was very nice of
you to ask David Ortiz to send us all home smiling! This event has become a really nice
NEPPA tradition.”
We can only hope that our first place team continues their winning ways. And thanks to
all who contributed to making this a winning evening!
In this issue:
2 President’s Message
4 NEPPA MVP Spotlight Series
6 NEPPA Night at Fenway Photo Highlights
8 NEPPA Fall Expo – Mark Your Calendar
9 Government Relations
Report
10 NEPPA 2013 Coupon Book
11 Welcome New Members
11 PPEF Awards Scholarships
12 Member Announcements
13 SAGE Seminar Series
15 Education Session – Save the Date
15 NEPPA Member Benefits
See photo highlights on pages 6 – 7.
Jim Curtis
JC Corporate Sales
Networking Committee Chair
816 Elm Street, #299
Manchester, NH 03101
603-529-8400 • 603-529-8401 fax
info@neppa.com • www.neppa.com
www.facebook.com/NewEnglandPPA
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The opinions expressed in The Beacon do not
necessarily reflect those of the Association
or its officers.
Don’t forget to continue to reach out to your local senators and congressmen to remind
them of the importance on so many levels of our industry. We need to continue to drive
this home on the local level especially during the upcoming August recess. Check out
www.ppai.org under the legislative action watch for up to the minute information on
legislative issues.
They say the warm weather is coming! We sure do need it after the winter we have all
endured. I hope everyone has a wonderful summer. As always please don’t hesitate to
reach out to me at nancy@jsareps.com as this is your association and we want to hear
your ideas.
Nancy Bercovitz
Jules Scheck Associates
President
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NEPPA MVP Spotlight Series
Once again NEPPA is hitting it out of the park with an exciting new ongoing feature in our newsletter! Every issue we will highlight a
NEPPA distributor and supplier/multiline rep member for an inside look at their super star careers and personal achievements!
This issue the spotlight is on Jay Shapiro of IM Incentives, Needham, MA and Michael Moore of Bay State Specialty Company, Lakeville, MA.
JAY SHAPIRO
MICHAEL MOORE
What is your title/role at Bay State
Specialty Company?
I am currently the President of Bay
State Specialty Company. I oversee the
operational functions of the company as
well as all sales activity.
What is your title/role at IM Incentives?
President / Owner / Salesperson or
whatever else I can do to help get it done.
What do you like best about your
company?
The team approach, culture, work ethic
our employees deliver to each other, to
our clients and to our suppliers on a daily
basis. I am lucky and proud to have a group of talented people
who work hard to convey our core principles: providing creative
solutions, exceptional service, execution on all aspects of each
order while delivering all that was promised. Plus, we answer
the phone, and you can speak with a person who can assist in
providing answers or solutions to any questions that you might
have.
What do you like best about your
company?
We are a small family owned business. This gives us the flexibility
to make quick decisions regarding our business and our customers
without the bureaucratic issues other companies deal with. What is new & upcoming with your company?
This year we focused on two areas. First, we introduced several
new silicone products. They are awesome because they perform
exceptionally well and take up to 500 degrees. Second, we worked
on our flashlight category. New super bright LED lights with great
designs and attractive price points.
What is new & upcoming with your company?
Stay tuned news to follow....
Tell us something about you that most people may not know?
I was born and spent the first part of my life in Iowa. Tell us something about you that most people may not know?
Fiercely competitive but I hate conflict or controversy in any
situation.
If you could choose any profession other than your current one,
what would it be?
When I was young I thought about being a minister, today I would
be a politician.
If you could choose any profession other than your current one,
what would it be?
Hard to pick one: Top choice would be a general manager of an
NFL team or a restaurateur and chef as I love the creative part
of cooking, seeing people smile while eating and drinking with
friends.
What is your favorite quote (movie/literary/personal)?
From the movie Outlaw Josey Wales, “Dying ain't much of a living
boy.” “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the
life in your years.” –Abraham Lincoln What is your favorite quote (movie/literary/personal)?
“Live life to the fullest, laugh at least once a day and go to sleep
each night at peace. Now make sure you achieve all three on a
daily basis.” –Anonymous
What is your passion?
I love to cook and create food with my wife.
What drives you?
I have one in college and one getting ready to go. At present, it is
all consuming. Wish me luck.
What is your passion?
Tough choice but my top passions are: Cooking, eating, skiing and
competing on the field in all sports.
What drives you?
My wife Abby, my sons Robby and Andrew and trying to please
the people around me.
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New England Promotional Products Association • June 2013 Newsletter
NEPPA Night at Fenway
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR...
CLIENT SHOW
October 10, 2013
Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA
Annual Meeting/Awards – October 9
Sheraton, Norwood, MA
Suppliers
Secure your exhibit space today! NEPPA brings you the best client show with solid attendance!
Expect to see 600+ distributors and clients! Register now at www.neppa.com.
Distributors
Get ready for another exciting NEPPA show at an exciting new venue – Gillette Stadium! With
over 200 of the industry's leading suppliers, this show is a "must attend." The NEPPA Fall Expo
is the perfect venue to generate ideas for your clients' needs in 2013 and beyond! Be sure to
visit the “HOT” Products Showcase for best sellers, new, unique and innovative products!
Suppliers and Distributors
Plan to attend NEPPA's Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation the night before the show.
This event will be held at Four Points by Sheraton in Norwood, MA. Enjoy an evening of great
food and fun socializing with industry friends!
NEPPA Supports MAS, MAS+ and CAS Members
In order to further support the professionalism of our Distributor, Supplier and Multiline Representative
members, the NEPPA Board of Directors has voted to subsidize the ongoing activities necessary to obtain and
retain the CAS, MAS and MAS+ designations.
NEPPA will reimburse for the following fees for NEPPA member companies. A maximum of two employees per
year from each NEPPA member company will be entitled to each of these subsidies:
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One half of the $75.00 fee for re-certification of the CAS or MAS certificate.
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$75.00 towards the $225.00 fee for the CAS or MAS certification test or MAS+ evaluation.
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Government Relations Report
APRIL 9-10, 2014
The dates for PPAI L.E.A.D. for 2014 have been set – please mark
your calendar for April 9-10, 2014!
PPAI anticipates that registration will open the first week in
September.
Nick D’Eramo
Triple Stitch Sportswear
NEPPA Government Relations Chair
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NEPPA's Newest Member
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DISTRIBUTORS
Boston Sweats
Myrna Goldman
617-782-0480
www.bostonsweats.com
Budget Printers
Carole Becker
860-233-2138 800-800-2138
www.budget-printers.com
Convenient Graphics
Lisa Zeppieri
860-923-2168
www.convgraphics.com
Forms & Supplies Unlimited, Inc.
David Cousineau
508-868-1988 800-378-9287
www.fsuinc.com
Ink Products Corp.
Tom Guertin
4163-594-7533
www.inkprod.com
Murphy Boyz Printing & Marketing, LLC
D.J. Murphy
860-836-0829
www.murphyboyzmarketing.com
Outta-Sight & Promos
Phillip Magalnick
203-356-1340
www.outtasightpromos.com
Peggy’s Personalized Promos
Peggy Budny
860-379-7775
www.peggys.biz
Promotional Breezes, Inc.
Jerry Shapiro
787-856-5466
Sweet Marketing & Promotions
Jennifer Sweet
845-797-4418
Trendy Threadz
Tracy Goldberg
508-326-0321
SUPPLIERS
Ame & LuLu
Amy Lampinen
617-916-1755
www.ameandlulu.com
Ash City
Bibi Baksh
905-787-2650 800-761-6612
www.ashcity.com
Dyenomite Apparel
Katie Appel
888-777-1916
www.dyenomite.com
SunGraphix
Jack Hosking
207-755-2355
www.sungraphix.com
Vispak Inc.
Lawrence Winterfield
514-736-2080
www.vispak.com
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PPEF Awards
97 College
Scholarships
All across the country, Promotional
Products Education Foundation
(PPEF) scholars are receiving letters of
congratulations and notice of scholarship
awards. Scholarships of $100,000 were
awarded to 97 outstanding promotional
products industry employees or their
children, 68 new and 29 renewals,
who displayed remarkable academic
achievement, extracurricular participation
and community service. Each will be
awarded between $1,000 and $5,000 to
support their college educations.
“It is incredible to see PPEF’s donor dollars
working toward the betterment of our
industry through higher education,” said
Kippie Helzel, PPEF chair. “Every year,
thanks to the generosity and support
of corporate and individual donors, our
collective efforts help college students
and professionals come one step closer to
realizing their goals for success.”
PPEF, a nonprofit founded in 1989 to
recognize and encourage scholastic
ability and academic performance among
promotional products industry employees
and their children has awarded more than
$1 million in financial assistance to more
than 678 recipients.
Funded by Promotional Products
Association International (PPAI) and
donations from the promotional products
industry, the scholarship program enables
youth and professionals to continue their
education on a collegiate level.
Click here to view the 2013 Scholarship
Recipients
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Member Announcements
Appointments/Promotions
sales manager, further developing the growing portfolio of large
regional and national accounts for the company.
Charles River Apparel Welcomes Samantha Gotlib as Vice
President of Sales
President David Miller said, “Jeff’s ambition, drive, and experience
will make him a great addition to the Chocolate Inn / Taylor &
Grant family.”
Charles River Apparel announces
the hiring of Samantha Gotlib to vice
president of sales. She brings almost two
decades of experience in the promotional
products industry and will take these
experiences to the company partnering
with distributors and helping to streamline
workflow and sales processes.
Visions/Awardcraft Announces Northeast Territories Multiline
Representative
Visions/Awardcraft is pleased to announce they have appointed
Jules Scheck Associates “JSA” as their new multi-line rep
organization. With four sales offices throughout the northeastern
states and over 25 years of experience, JSA will serve the
Northeast Territories from Maine to Washington DC.
“We took our time interviewing a variety
of candidates both within the industry and outside,” noted
Charles River President & Owner Barry Lipsett. “Samantha had
the sales strength and experience we were seeking.”
Awards/Recognition
Inaugural Shine Award Recipients
Ms. Gotlib comments, “The family-oriented culture and incredibly
driven and hard-working team are what attracted me to Charles
River Apparel. I am proud to be associated with a company of
such high esteem and am thrilled to help them grow and expand
their brand across the US.”
Voted by members of the regional associations who sponsor Expo
East – CPPA, NEPPA, PAPPA, SAAGNY, TRASA and VAPPA, the
honorees were announced at a special ceremony at Expo East on
May 21. 2013 Supplier of the Year: SanMar
Visstun, Digispec & CounterPoint Announce New Hires
2013 Multi-line Rep of the Year: Mike Valentini Promotions
The Visstun, Digispec, and CounterPoint family recently hired
Irene Pahang as its new Marketing Coordinator. As part of her
new position, Pahang will coordinate and execute all sales-related
off-site visits and tradeshows as well as research, plan, and book
any additional travel opportunities that will increase customer
relations.
Barker Specialty Holds Annual Vendor Appreciation Dinner
Barker Specialty Company hosted its annual vendor dinner on
April 19th with nearly 100 suppliers in attendance. Awards were
presented in three categories:
“We’re excited to have Irene on our team,” said Paula Piano,
director of sales and marketing. “She has a great personality and
her travel experiences will serve her well in her new position.”
2012 Supplier of the Year: Leed’s
CounterPoint recently announced Charlie Stobbe as one of its
newest product specialists joining its team. Stobbe has more than
30 years experience in sales. As part of his new position, Stobbe
will continue to offer industry leading support and outstanding
customer service to his clients.
2012 Customer Service of the Year: Kelly Stachler, Visions
Awards, Eights Floor Promotions
2012 Supplier Sales Representative of the Year: Nancy Bercovitz,
Jules Scheck Associates
“Barker Specialty Company sincerely appreciates and recognizes
the effort and hard work put forth by our supplier partners each
year. These relationships are built on mutual trust and respect,
and in many cases have evolved into special friendships,” remarked
Gerry Barker, president of Barker Specialty Company.
Jeff DePalma Joins Chocolate Inn / Taylor & Grant as National
Sales Manager
Chocolate Inn / Taylor & Grant is proud to welcome Jeff DePalma,
who brings over 13 years of management experience, as the
newest addition to its staff. Jeff will serve in the role of national
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Member Announcements
Charles River Apparel started off National Volunteer Week with a
clothes drive, collecting hundreds of garments to benefit two local
charities, Cradles to Crayons (http://www.cradlestocrayons.org/)
and Circle of Hope (http://www.circleofhopeonline.org/).
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Hub Pen Company Honored by Proforma Albrecht and Co. with
Most Valued Partner Award
Employees were given the opportunity to volunteer on company
time at Cradles to Crayons, a non-profit organization that
provides clothing and other essential items to children living in
homeless or low-income situations. Employees sorted hundreds
of pieces of children’s apparel, creating sets of clothing that will be
given directly to infants and children.
Hub Pen Company was honored recently
with a 2012 Most Valued Partner Award
by Proforma Albrecht & Co.
The Proforma Albrecht & Co. sales reps
recognized their top 10 supplier partners
from among 40 of the industry’s leading
suppliers. Kelley Fouche, national account
sales executive of Hub Pen Company,
accepted the award at Proforma Albrecht
& Co.’s national sales meeting.
E.A. Dion Marches Strong at Southern New England Heart Walk
Team Dion turned out in force on May 18th to support the 2013
American Heart Association’s Southern New England Heart
Walk. This was Dion’s second year supporting the Heart Walk
“Hub Pen is very proud and excited to be recognized as a
Most Valued Partner,” said Kelley Fouche. “We are committed
to providing the highest quality products and services to our
distributor partners.”
Premier Promotional Group Announces Awards
Premier Promotional Group (PG) members were recognized for
various achievements, including outstanding sales performance
and high-quality service. Barker Specialty Company received three
awards; New England Promotional Marketing and Gemline each
received an award at the PG Awards Ceremony on April 27th in
Phoenix, AZ.
with a company team, raising almost $7000 for this worthy cause.
Over 60 employees, family members and friends walked either the
2-mile or 3.5-mile course at beautiful Colt State Park in Bristol,
Rhode Island. Monies raised from the Heart Walk go directly to
the American Heart Association to be used for the prevention
and treatment of heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular
diseases.
The award results were determined using sales numbers reported
by PG supplier members and sales numbers reported by PG
distributor members.
Community Service
Charles River Apparel Gives Back During National Volunteer Week
Team Dion’s efforts included more than just individual employee
fundraising. Several company-wide fundraisers were held during
the months prior to the walk, including a yard sale and several
themed meal events during the company’s lunch hours. E.A. Dion,
celebrating its 45th corporate anniversary this year, has long been
an active contributor to the local area.
In honor of April’s
National Volunteer
week, Charles River
Apparel had their
first-ever Charles
River Cares™
volunteer activities.
The Charles River
Cares™ program
supports the company’s efforts to help those in urgent need
situations. Over the past 30 years, tens of thousands of clothing
items have been donated both in the Unites States and abroad.
Business News
Trimark Powered by Leed’s Expands in the U.S.
Polyconcept North America (PCNA), parent company of
Trimark Sportwear, Leed’s, Bullet and JournalBooks, announces
the expansion of its Trimark Powered by Leed’s offering
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into 11 additional U.S. states: Connecticut, Vermont, Maine,
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, New
York, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Trimark Powered by Leed’s
originally launched into the U.S. as a pilot program in the summer
of 2012.
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“We have been delighted with the response to the offering since
our launch in July and are very excited to continue to expand
and make our products and service model available in additional
regions,” stated Sharon Willochell, chief operating officer of
Leed’s and general manager of Trimark Powered by Leed’s.
Presented by Charles G. Duggan II, MAS
Astor Chocolate
Bodek and Rhodes Breaks Ground on New Warehouse Addition
November 5, 2013
Bodek and Rhodes has started construction on a new, 100,000
square ft., 40 foot high warehouse addition in Philadelphia, PA.
This massive expansion to its existing storage facility will allow
the company to store, offer and ship more stock directly from its
home base than ever before.
Holiday Inn, Dedham, MA
“We have planned out the entire construction process to
ensure that there will be no delays in service or delivery to our
customers,” said Rich Weisbrod, VP of Operations.
The building is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2013.
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