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Volume 1, Issue 1
ATLANTIC OFFICE PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION
ATLANTIC OFFICE
PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION
Interested in
becoming a
Annual Dealer Trade Show
MEMBER?
This year our Annual Dealer
Trade Show will be held at the
Westin Nova Scotian Hotel in
Halifax on May 7th.
Contact us at
aopa@aopa.ca
Only
$100.00 per year
LOW COST!
Inside this issue:
It’s hard to say goodbye
2
Education Bursary
2
Introducing our newest
Members!!
2
Annual Dealer Trade
Show information
3
Networking Event and
Registration
3
Board of Directors &
Contact Information
4
Zebra Press Release
4
This year we are please to have
Buhle Diamini from MindGro
Consulting Ltd. as our Guest
Speaker.
Raised in a Zulu village in South
Africa, Buhle Dlamini has become a top South African entrepreneur and international leader.
Starting his first consulting firm
at the age of 23, he's the cofounding member of Heartlines, a
values TV films initiative, cofounder of Columba Leadership a
Leadership Academy for young
leaders, he met Nelson Mandela
and received an award from Desmond Tutu! Now based in Canada, he founded Mindgro Consulting. In addition to this, he's
an author and a sought after international speaker, speaking in
Canada, USA, Australia, UK and
his native South Africa. He holds
a certificate from Harvard University in Fundamentals of Strategy,
and recently spoke at Yale University in the USA.
http://www.buhlespeaks.com
Industry News
Dominion Blueline—Darren
LeBlanc from Creative Business
has been named the new sales
agent for Atlantic Canada.
Covey Basics—is holding their
20th Annual Show and Sale in
Fredericton on May 5th. If you
are interested in purchasing a
booth, contact
jackiec@coveybasics.com
Acme introduces:
FIRST AID ONLY
“For the past quarter century,
we've worked to be out in
front in bringing first aid solutions to our customers. We're
happy to announce, First Aid
Only is now part of the Acme
United Corporation family”
* Contact Keith Ascah for more
information.
Show Agenda
Guest Speaker: 10-11:30am
AGM: 11:15-12:15
Lunch: 11:30-1pm
Show Floor Opens: 1-4pm
Networking Event: 7-9pm
(Halifax Harbour Cruise)
This year every MEMBER that
attends the show receives a FREE
ticket for the Halifax Harbour
Cruise! Registration for this event
is attached. Need more info?
Contact us at aopa@aopa.ca
ATLANTIC OFFICE PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION
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It’s hard to say Good-Bye
We have had to say good
On November 6th, 2014 friends bye to two friends of AOPA
of Ron Chappelle said goodbye. ber passed away surrounded by since our last newsletter.
He was 63 and will be remem‐
her family. Those of us in the bered by all that knew him. He Maritimes were able to get to On behalf of all of us at
was a part of Dominion Blueline knew Wendy as a huge supporter AOPA, our heartfelt sympa-
for many years and he will be of AOPA, attending with her thy goes out to the families
missed. On December 17th, Wendy Em‐
husband Mike to all of the func‐
of both Ron Chappelle and
tions that we have had over the Wendy Emberly.
years. Wendy was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and friend.
AOPA Education Bursary
Every year we award 7 x $750.00
Bursaries to Members and immediate family that are continuing
their education.
If you or a family member qualify,
please fill in the attached application form. The draw will be held
at our Annual Awards Dinner on
the Halifax Harbour Cruise on
May 7th, 2015.
We were pleased to make the
following awards at our last meeting for the 2014/15 year:
Grant Langdon—Office Max
Justin Stewart—Flewwelling Press
Claire Guistini—TOPS Products
Courtney Boyne—Covey Basics
(winner of the Bill Todd Memorial Award)
Hayley Read—Dicks & Company
(winner of the NCR Award)
Danielle McDermaid—Covey Basics
Scott McMullin—Covey Basics
Introducing our newest Members
For more information contact Fullerton Sales at 416-414-6850 or jfullerton@execulink.com
Tombow
Mancini Leather Goods
World renowned Japanese manufacturer of Office
and Art supplies
A proud Canadian company specializing in providing
the office product industry with the highest quality
leather merchandise for business and travel.
Writing instruments—Correction tapes—Dual-brush
markers
Drawing pencils—Erasers—Coloured pencils
Adhesive tape runners—Glues
Founded over 100 years ago. High quality office and
art products. Supplier of the Mono Correction Tape –
the #1 selling correction tape in North America. Tombow products are available from Chestwood-Mezey
Wholesale, Guild Richmond Wholesale, SP Richards, Notions Marketing, MacPherson’s Art Wholesale and Tombow direct. http://tombowusa.com/
Fine Leather Wallets -Passport Organizers
Luggage & Travel Bags Business Products
Briefcases Attaché` cases Laptop Cases & Backpacks
Catalogue and Sample cases
Unique designs with a special
tention to detail. Since 1989.
http://mancinileather.com
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Halifax Harbour Dinner Cruise
Come and enjoy an evening
that includes a Buffet Dinner,
Cash Bar, Music and Door
Prizes!
buffet dinner and a two-hour
cruise along the beautiful and
picturesque harbourside. Your
friendly and informative
guides for the evening will
point out major sights and
landmarks as you enjoy your
meal.
Meet with Suppliers and Dealers in a relaxed atmosphere on
the Harbour Queen Cruise
Ship!
All Members that attend the
show will receive ‘one’ FREE
ticket to the cruise. Extra tickets for members are available
at a reduced cost.
Step aboard the Harbour
Queen I for a unique and unforgettable dining experience.
Guests will receive a delicious
Non Members are also welcome to attend—the cost for
tickets are $60.00 each.
This event takes place from
7-9pm at the Harbour Queen
at Murphy’s Cable Wharf located at 1751 Lower Water
Street, Halifax, NS
Free
Offer
Special Offer
Every MEMBER
that attends the
AOPA Dealer
AOPA Show DEALER Registration
Trade Show re-
Time
Price
Sales Seminar
10:00
$00.00
Annual General Meeting
11:45
$00.00
Dealer Trade Show
1:00
$00.00
Halifax Harbour Dinner Cruise x 1
7:00
$00.00
Non Member—Harbour Cruise
7:00
$60.00
Halifax Harbour
Harbour Cruise Member - extra tickets
7:00
$60.00
Dinner Cruise!!
Sign up for:
ATLANTIC OFFICE
PRODUCTS
ASSOCIATION
MAY 7TH, WESTIN NOVA SCOTIAN
HALIFAX
ceives one FREE
ticket to the Networking Event—
Subtotal:
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Are you interested in becoming a
member? Contact us today, low
yearly dues - $100.00/yr
Method of Payment
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Address
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you!!
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Value $60.00
KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS & INFORMATION
A.O.P.A. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014/2015
Organization
Executive Board
President—Dianne Wright (Lyreco)
ATLANTIC OFFICE PRODUCTS
ASSOCIATION
PO Box 97
Fredericton, NB
E3B 4Y2
aopa@aopa.ca
www.aopa.ca
Are you interested in becoming a member?
Contact us today, low yearly dues $100.00/yr
We look forward to hearing from you!!
A.O.P.A. Newsletter
Vic President—Gaetan L’Italien (Acco Canada)
Past President—Chris Caldwell (Avery Products)
Secretary/Treasurer—Jackie Caissie (Covey Basics)
Board Members
Henri Gallant—HMS Office Supplies Ltd.
Peter Carpenter—Covey Basics
Starla Groombridge—Office Max
Denise Ridout—Dicks & Company
Roy Thornhill—Thornhill Agencies
Bill Hogan—Hogan Agencies
Keith Ascah—Epworth Associates
Zebra Pen Canada is proud to announce its
partnership with Major League Baseball to
manufacture and distribute genuine licensed M.L.B. merchandise across Canada!
Toronto Blue Jays & Montreal Expos designs are available in the Z-Grip Retractable “Low Viscosity” Ballpoint and our
Style#2 0.7mm mechanical pencil. Items
are available individually, open stock, blister carded, assorted packs, and shelf or
floor stand displays.
Toronto Blue Jays Z-1000 Stylus Pen in 3
barrel colours, F-701 Stainless Steel Executive Ballpoint, and F-701/M-701
Stainless Steel Pen & Pencil Set, all are
great gift ideas for the sports fan!
Full product specifications, corresponding
UPC’s, and pricing is now available. Contact Zebra Pen Canada or your local Zebra
Pen Sales Agent for more information. This product will be available in late
March just in time for opening day………
Play Ball and let’s go Blue Jays!!
Contact Keith Ascah for more information!