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PMANC Newsletter March-April 2015

IN THIS ISSUE

You Spoke, We Listened. . Page 1President’s Message . . . . Page 2It’s Almost Tee Time. . . . . Page 3Getting to Know

New Board Members. . . Page 4Celebrating

Membership . . . . . . . . . Page 7Notice of Annual

Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8First Impressions

3/17/15 - Fresno . . . . . . Page 9First Impressions

3/1715 -Novato . . . . . . . Page 10Calendar of Events . . . . . . Page 11Get Your 2015 Exhibitor

Prospectus . . . . . . . . . .. .Page 12Distributor Registration

Now Open. . . . . . . . . . . .Page 13Golf Registration Form . . .Page 14Golf Sponsorship Form . . .Page 14Campbell Brown

Scholarship Application .Page 152015 PMANC Coupon

Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16

Upcoming EventsFirst ImpressionsMarch 17, 2015—Fresno, CAMarch 18, 2015—Novato, CA

May 7, 2015PMANC Golf TournamentPacific Grove Golf Links

May 8, 20152015 PMANC ShowcasePortola Hotel & Spa andMonterey Conference Center

September 16, 2015Holiday Table Top ShowWente Event Center, Livermore

AdvertisementsAmericana Sportswear . . .Page 5PrimeLine . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7SanMar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

NewsletterMarch-April 2015

A Bi-Monthly Publication of Promotional Marketing Association of Northern California — Volume 2015, No. 2

You Spoke. We Listened . . . In response to input from PMANC members, PMANC’s 2015 Showcase takes afresh new approach to our signature event.

What’sNew?

a Extended hours

a Thursday Night

Beach-themed

Welcome Party

a Golf Tournament

at Pacific Grove

a Resource Hub

a VIP Food Court

a New End User

Hours

Thursday, May 7, 2015

12:30 PM PMANC Golf Tournament — Shotgun Start — Pacific Grove Golf Links

6:30 PM Beach-themed welcome party at the Portola Hotel

Friday, May 8, 201510:00 AM New start time —Showcase opens10:30 AM Education (short sessions begins in the Resource Hub

on the trade show floor (Serra Ballroom))11:30 AM Lunch Bites (continuous service until 1:30 PM)

1:30 PM Afternoon Refreshments2:00 PM End Users allowed on the show floor — NEW!4:00 PM Showcase Ends

Registration and more information on showcase included in this newsletter andon our website at www.pmanc.org.

March 1, 2015

Happy St Patrick’s Day and First Day of Spring!

I thought I would get that out of the way first! It is hard to believe the first quarter isalmost over; time certainly has a way of moving along! Things have been very eventfulwith the Association this quarter:

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Our 2015 First Impressions kick off in March in Fresnoand Novato! These are two new and exciting locations.Please refer to this issue of the newsletter for additionaldetails!

SHOWCASE

The golf committee has been incredibly busy with the tournament with lots of greatprizes and fun to be had! We have sold oodles of booths and are hoping to have moresuppliers than ever. The Showcase Committee has transformed things this year. We willhave an education center to offer short sessions all day long, new product displays andpresentations, and an opening night party on Thursday evening with lots of food, drinksand fun planned.

Last but certainly not least, the concluding two hours of Showcase will be for end users.So invite your customers and let us show them what is new.

To register yourself and your employees, visit http://ow.ly/K4jtk.To register your end users, visit http://ow.ly/K4jXS.

If that isn’t enough, our membership/outreach committee is hard at work talking to you,our members, about what is it you want from PMANC. What are the things that you findof value? How can we help you achieve your goals?

With St. Patrick’s Day approaching – a word of the wise:

May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks.May your heart be as light as a song. May each daybring you bright, happy hours that stay with you allthe year long.

Sincerely,

Loretta MingramLoretta Mingram, 2015 PMANC President

2015 PMANC BOARD

OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

LORETTA MINGRAM

MKI INCENTIVES

PRESIDENT-ELECT

CRISTINA YSSELSTEIN

ETS EXPRESS

SECRETARY

DENNIS KLUM

BRANDVIA ALLIANCE

TREASURER

GLENN HAMMER

INNERWORKINGS

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

TONIA HO, MASBRANDINC USA

VICE PRESIDENTS

HOWARD BERMAN

HB SALES ASSOCIATES

ROBERT COLLINS, CASCOLLINS & ASSOCIATES

STEVE KLEIN

ALPI INTERNATOINAL

IVONNE LAHLOUH

LAHLOUH, INC.

VICTOR VALENCIA

SANMAR

STACY WEISS, MASYOUR CHOICE OR MINE

MARYANNE BOBROW,CAE, CMP, CMM, CHE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PMANC6939 SUNRISE BLVD.,STE. 119

CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA95610-3153

(916) 242-0051 PHONE

(866) 508-3947 FAX

[email protected]

President’s Message



By: Howard Berman, Golf Committee Chair

Close to tee time! Many thanks to SanMar and Crystal-D and so many othertournament sponsors and donors!

We are looking forward to a full afternoon of scenic views, camaraderie, and tons ofprizes and fun! A huge thank you and shout out to SanMar as Gold Sponsor forShowcase and for the 2015 PMANC Golf Tournament’s Hole-in-One contest for allgolfers out on the course! A big thank you also goes to our awards sponsor, Crystal-D! Crystal-D is graciously sponsoring awards for the tournament’s first,second, and third place teams. Sandy Nichols is planning another fun activity on the Crystal-D sponsored hole. What does she have in store for the golfers this year!

A mega shout out to Golf Committee Volunteer, John Oda, for his tireless efforts in securing the golf amenities,sponsors, and raffle prizes!

Here’s a sneak preview of what’s waiting for golfers — with more to come!

SponsorsSanMar — Hole-in-OneCrystal D – Golf Awards

HIT Promo and Brett Shoemake – Lunch SponsorShowdown Displays and Jon Henrickson – Tee Signs/Sponsor Banner

SWEDA and company A – Men’s Longest Drive Contest

Golfer’s Tee PrizesAhead Caps/Nate Rodriguez — Golf Caps Pro Towels and Jon Henrickson — Golf TowelsInproma/Regina Munroe — Golf Cap Embroidery Leashables by Oralabs/Jon HenricksonSanMar and Diana Fay — Amenities Kit – Lip Balm/Sunscreen KitsAloe Up and Canvasback Sales/Greg Boyes Fairytale Brownies/Eileen Spitalny — Brownies Morsels

– Hand Sanitizer Hub Pens – Metal Pens

Raffle PrizesVictorinox Swiss Army/Janet Jones Cutter & Buck/Nate Rodriguez

— Avolve 22" Wheeled Carry-On — Men’s CB DryTec Topspin Half ZipCutter & Buck/Nate Rodriguez Picnic Time/Partridge Marketing — PT-XL Camp Chair

—CB Drytec Topspin Ladies Full Zip Vantage Apparel/Partridge Marketing—Winner’s Choice ItemGemline/Melanie Laidlaw — Igloo Cargo Box Polyconcept, NA/Nina Ritchie Fairytale Brownies/Eileen Spitalny —High Sierra Grizzly Outdoor Speaker

—TF321 Gift Tin of Brownies Torn Ranch/Susan Shaw—Golf Lovers’ Truffle ChestTrimark by Leed’s/Tim Earle – Item TBD

Don’t miss out – register today to join our generous sponsors – with a shotgun start at 12:30PM on Thursday, May7th at the beautiful Pacific Grove Golf Links where there will be tons of prizes and fun. For more details, see the GolfRegistration Form in this issue or visit PMANC’s website at http://pmanc.org/pages/special-events/golf/.

Join us after the tournament for PMANC’s beach-themed party at the Portola Hotel beginning at 6:30 PM.

IT’S ALMOST TEE TIME!


New board members Stacy Weiss and Glenn Hammer are asked to answer 10-12 questions. Their responses appearbelow. Next issue, get to know new board members, Robert Collins and Victor Valencia.

Stacy Weiss DistributorCompany: Your Choice or MineBoard Position: DirectorBoard Term: 2015-2016

1. What is your favorite quote? A doctor I know always says “You pays (sic) your money and you takes (sic) your chances.” I’ve always thought it was pretty astute for an orthopedic surgeon.

2. What do you listen to in the car when on the road?For a long drive, I listen to Bob Marley, Derek Trucks, Jimmy Thackery, Cold Play and Beck depending on how long the ride is. For shorter rides, I listen to NPR.

3. What book are you reading right now? The Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling.

4. What car do you drive? I drive a Scion XB or an Infiniti, depending where I’m working.

5. What is your favorite music? I was classically trained on the cello and I think there's good music in all genres. What I listen to depends on my mood. I listen mostly to jazz, but at the gym I like to listen to pop, blues and old rock & roll for motivation (think The Doors).

6. Do you have any pets? Who are they? I do not have any pets as we love to travel.

7. If you could do anything in the world and not fail what would it be? I’d love to be able to swim. I’ve never been able to swim due to fear of deep water.

8. Where is your dream vacation destination?The south of France.

9. What keeps you up at night? Everything! I’m a terrible sleeper.

10. What is your passion outside of work? I love home furnishings. In my next life I’ll be a furniture designer or interior architect.

Glenn Hammer DistributorCompany: Inner WorkingsBoard Position: DirectorBoard Term: 2015-2016

1. What is your favorite quote? There is no substitution of personalization to your customer.

2. What do you listen to in the car when on the road?Channel 23 on Sirius, the Grateful Dead, 24-7!

3. What book are you reading right now? Billy Crystal’s latest book, Still Foolin' Em: Where I've Been, Where I'm Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys?

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Getting to Know New Board Members


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4. What car do you drive? A 2012 Mercedes Benz ML320.

5. What is your favorite music?Rock ‘n Roll!

6. Do you have any pets? Who are they? My only pet is me.

7. If you could do anything in the world and not fail what would it be? Being a good father.

8. Where is your dream vacation destination? My dream vacation is on a Mediterranean Cruise.

9. What keeps you up at night? The mortgage!

10. What is your passion outside of work? Food and wine keep me up at night.

11. What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you in front of a client and how did you recover?

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PMANC takes pleasure in celebratingmember milestones for January

through april 2015. Please join us inrecognizing the following members:

19 YearsAlpi International, Ltd.

From Designs to DoodadsGraphic Promotions

Onyx Worldwide, Inc.Proforma Albrecht & Company

Proforma Marketing AgencyThe Vernon Company

18 YearsAll In One

Kaeser & BlairLogomark

17 YearsGraphic SystemsHalls & Company

Journalbooks/TimeplannerCalendars, Inc.

Ted the Mugger

13 YearsAMG Enterprises

Faultline Marketing Group

12 YearsValue Business Products

11 YearsAmerican Ad Bag Co.

American Pacific PromotionAwesome Lines

10 YearsBrown & BigelowJustPromos!USA

8 YearsCastelli USA

Chameleon Beverage Company

7 YearsAccurate Impressions

Apple Specialty Advertising ProductsBulova Corporation

Cutter & BuckEdwards Garment

Fog City Marketing, a division ofProforma Albrecht & Co.

King’s EmbroideryLogomark

Tri-MountainWay To Be Designs LLC

WesCo Marketing

6 YearsA. T. Cross

Pioneer Balloon Company

5 YearsCharles River Apparel

E. A. Dion, Inc.Incentives West

Pro TowelsSun Apparel

The Allen Company

4 YearsASI

Beacon PromotionsCrystal D

DyenomiteIdzyne

Incentive Solutions, LLCPrintgear Sportswear

Promo Dogs, Inc.

3 YearsAriel Premium Supply

Biz-Mark, Inc.Dragon Distribution

EconsciousPerry Ellis International

Tervis TumblerTonix Corp.

Twintech Industry, Inc.

3 Years (continued)USA Marketing

2 YearsBrea Marketing Group

Creative Marketing conceptsDunbrooke Apparel Corp.

JetlineKelley/FMC

Sage Quick TechnologiesTSC Apparel

1 YearADG Promotional Products

Admail Expressalphabroder

Association Development ServicesBanaka, Inc.

Brandinc USABrandlogix

Cooler GraphicsCrown Products

Fairytale BrowniesGolden State Promotional

Hanesbrands, Inc.Lucky Bands, LLC

Mark-It InnovationsMustard Seed Promotions

Nationwide Promotions, LLCNor-Cal Logos

OMG! PromotionsPaganini EnterprisesParamount Awards

Photo USA CorporationPromote Me, Inc.

Safeguard Web and GraphicsSan Francisco TimThe Printed Image

Umbrella Shirts, LLC

New MemberLogoIncluded

Are your years as a memberincorrect? If you joined PMANC prior to 1996, it is likely your join

date was changed to 1996 during adatabase conversion. Please contact

us to correct it.

Celebrating Membership


PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with Article III,Section 3 of the PMANC Bylaws, the Promotional MarketingAssociation of Northern California will hold its annualmembership meeting as follows:

Date: Friday, April 17, 2015Time: 10:00 AMLocation: Lahlouh, Inc.

1649 Adrian Rd. Burlingame, CA 94010

If you plan to attend the annual meeting, please RSVP to [email protected]

or by phone at (916) 242-0052.

Notice of Annual Meeting


First Impressions - Tuesday, March 17, 2015Mimi’s Cafe7660 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 9372011:00 AM to 2:30 PM(Light Lunch Available from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM with RSVP)

Join PMANC on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 for First Impressions — for the first timeever in Fresno and spend quality time with the following suppliers:

ETS EXPRESS

SANMAR

CANVASBACK SALES AND GREG BOYES representing Aloe Up, Antigua Apparel,

Crystal Images, Gordon Sinclair, Kanata Blanket, and Paramount Apparel

LOGOMARK

TRIMARK, POWERED BY LEEDS

HENRICKSON ASSOCIATES AND JON HENRICKSON representing Maple Ridge Farms, Showdown Displays,

Pro Towels, Numo, and Leashables

Qualified distributors only; no end users.

To register, visit http://ow.ly/Jnvet

Copyright © 2015, Promotional Marketing Association of Northern California, All rights reserved.

6939 Sunrise Blvd., Ste. 119, Citrus Heights, CA 95610-3153916-242-0052 Phone 866-508-3947 Fax

PMANC Newsletter January-February 2015

First Impressions - Wednesday, March 18, 2015Ghiringhelli’s Pizzeria Grill and Bar1535 S. Novato Blvd., Novato, CA 9494511:00 AM to 2:30 PM(Light Lunch/Finger Food Available from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM with RSVP)

Join PMANC on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 for First Impressions at Ghiringhelli’s inNovato and spend quality time with the following suppliers:

ETS EXPRESS

SANMAR

CANVASBACK SALES AND GREG BOYES,representing Aloe Up, Antigua Apparel, Crystal Images, Gordon Sinclair,

Kanata Blanket, and Paramount Apparel

PINNACLE INCENTIVES AND PHIL BRODSKY representing Jawbone, Fitbit, Tumi, High Sierra, Apple, Mophie,

Mycharge, Beats, Samsung, Seiko, iHome, HMDX, Sony, Hamilton Beach

ALPI INTERNATIONAL

TRIMARK, POWERED BY LEEDS

HENRICKSON ASSOCIATES AND JON HENRICKSON representing Maple Ridge Farms, Showdown Displays,

Pro Towels, Numo, and Leashables

Qualified distributors only; no end users.

To register, visit http://ow.ly/Jnl36

Copyright © 2015, Promotional Marketing Association of Northern California, All rights reserved.

6939 Sunrise Blvd., Ste. 119, Citrus Heights, CA 95610-3153916-242-0052 Phone 866-508-3947 Fax


22 00 11 55Daylight Savings Time Begins

March 8, 2015

March 17, 2015Mimi’s Cafe Fresno, CA

March 18, 2015Ghiringhelli’s Pizza Grill

Novato, CA

Palm SundayMarch 29, 2015

PassoverApril 1-11, 2015

Easter SundayApril 5, 2015

PMANC Membership MeetingApril 17, 2015

PMANC Showcase 2015PMANC Golf Tournament

May 7-8, 2015Monterey, CA

Mother’s DayMay 10, 2015

PPAI Promotional Products Work! Week

May 18-22, 2015

PPAI L.E.A.D.Washington, DCMay 20-21, 2015

Memorial DayMay 25, 2015

Father’s DayJune 21, 2015

Independence DayJuly 3, 2015 (observed)

July 4, 2015

Women’s Leadership ConferenceJuly 27-29, 2015New Orleans, LA

North American LeadershipConference

August 9-11, 2015Nashville, TN

Labor DaySeptember 7, 2014

Rosh HoshanahSeptember 13-15, 2015

PMANC Holiday Table Top Show

September 16, 2015Wente Event Center—Livermore

Yom KippurSeptember 22-23, 2015

PPAI Product Safety SummitSeptember 28-30, 2015

Bethesda, MD

Regional Leadership WorkshopOctober 13-15, 2015

Dallas, TX

HalloweenOctober 31, 2015

PMANC Board RetreatNovember 8-9, 2015

(tentative dates)

Veteran’s DayNovember 11, 2015

Thanksgiving DayNovember 26, 2015

PMANC Holiday Party

December 3, 2015Location TBA

ChanukahDecember 7-14, 2015

Christmas DayDecember 25, 2015

KwanzaaDecember 26, 2014-

January 1, 2015

New Year’s EveDecember 31, 2014

22 00 11 66New Year’s DayJanuary 1, 2016

PPAI ExpoJanuary 10-14, 2016

Calendar of Events


EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

PMANC promotes industry education and collaboration so that its members grow personally and professionally.

Available online at

http://pmanc.org/pages/showcase/for-exhibitors/


ASEWCCA2015 SHOCA • Monterey, 201May 7–8,

Distributor RegistrationsUse this link:

http://ow.ly/K4jtk

Distributors register your end users using this link:http://ow.ly/K4jXS

Distributor Registration Now Open!


2015 PMANC Golf Tournament—Registration Form

Thursday, May 9, 2015—Shotgun Start 12:30 PM

Pacific Grove Golf Links, Pacific Grove, California

$102.00 per player (includes green fee, cart, and lunch).

What’s better than a day of golf? It’s a day of golfing with those fun people from PMANC! This year, our tournament will onceagain be held at Pacific Grove Golf Links, 77 Asilomar Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. The entry fee includes green fee, cart, andlunch. The 18-hole layout, with a front nine that offers glimpses of Monterey Bay on fairways framed by Cypress trees, andan ocean-side back nine cut through windswept dunes reminiscent of a traditional Scottish links, has delighted visitors andlocals alike for over 75 years. Golf registration fees are nonrefundable.

_____ Yes, I wish to play in the 2015 PMANC Golf Tournament. I am paying for _____ golfers._____ My pairings are listed below_____ Mulligans/Raffle Tickets are $20.00 per set and includes 2 mulligans and 10 raffle tickets_____ Pair me with someone fun

Golfer One:Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________Company: ________________________________________________________________________________________Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________Golfer Two:Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________Company: ________________________________________________________________________________________Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________Golfer Three:Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________Company: ________________________________________________________________________________________Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________Golfer Four:Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________Company: ________________________________________________________________________________________Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Please charge my credit card for the items checked above. The authorized amount to charge for all items is $______________.

_____ _____ ____ ____ Check (payable to PMANC)

Card Number: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Cardholder Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Expiration Date: ____________________ CVVSCode: ________________

Billing Address is the address at which you receive your statement.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Postal Code: _______________________________________________________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________

Promotional Marketing Association of Northern California6939 Sunrise Blvd., Ste. 119, Citrus Heights, CA 95610-3153

(916) 242-0052 (Phone) 866-508-3947 (Fax) Email: [email protected] Website: www.pmanc.org


2015 PMANC Golf Sponsorship FormIncrease your visibility at the 2015 Showcase by becoming a 2015 Golf Tournament Sponsor.We anticipate 72 players (suppliers and distributors) to join us for an afternoon of fun, networking, and, of course, GOLF! PMANC has several outstanding ways you can support PMANC and promote your company at the golf tournament!

_____ Golf Lunch/Beverage Sponsor—$250.00 (Three available)* Sponsorship of Golf Lunch and Beverages* Logo on tournament banner at check in* Recognition in Showcase program* Recognition during awards ceremonies

SOLD OUT! Hole In One Contest:* Tee sign at the tee box* Recognition in the Showcase program* Recognition during awards ceremony

_____ Longest Drive (Men’s and Women’s) Contests: $100.00 Each * Tee sign at the tee box* Recognition in the Showcase program* Recognition during awards ceremony

_____ Tee Sponsor: $50.00 (16 Available)* Your company logo on a tee sign* Recognition in the Showcase program

SOLD OUT! Awards: Donate four awards to be given to the winning team* Recognition in the Showcase program* Recognition during awards ceremony

_____ Raffle Prize: Minimum value of $25.00* Recognition in the Showcase program* Recognition at awards ceremony* Recognition in the Showcase program

_____ Golfers Tee/Goodie Bag Prizes: 80 pieces* Donate product to be included in every golfers gift bag (with 2015 logo)

* Golf caps* Golf towels* Sleeves of golf balls* Sun screen/lip balm* Other items

* Logo on the tournament banner at check in* Recognition in the Showcase program

Payment Information:

Please charge my credit card for the items checked above. The authorized amount to charge for all items is $______________.

_____ _____ ____ ____ I prefer to pay by check (payable to PMANC)

Card Number: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Cardholder Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Expiration Date: ____________________ CVVSCode: ________________

Billing Address is the address at which you receive your statement.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Postal Code: _______________________________________________________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________

Promotional Marketing Association of Northern California6939 Sunrise Blvd., Ste. 119, Citrus Heights, CA 95610-3153

(916) 242-0052 (Phone) 866-508-3947 (Fax) Email: [email protected] Website: www.pmanc.org

NO REFUNDS

2015 PMANC Golf Sponsorship Form


Ready — Set— Save! PMANC’s 2015 Coupon Book nowavailable online. Member’s only. Visit www.pmanc.org and

click on this image to access.

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