Dear Members:
You've probably heard that ARA and its ARA Sportsmanship Award were featured in an August 17 article in USA Today discussing the state of sportsmanship in the United States. We're very happy about the exposure for our association, and we expect to receive more media coverage as the fall college football season gets underway. (If you would like a copy of the article, please contact staff member Sharon Bond at sbond@connect2amc.com.) (Read more of Ed's letter here.) 

 

 

 

ARA 2007 Canadian Education Conference in November
ARA is returning to Canada! On Saturday, November 17, ARA will host one of its popular education events in Toronto. The 1-day conference—featuring informative seminars on CorelDRAW, laser engraving, and sand etching—will be held (lunch included) from 8 am to 6:30 pm at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, located near the Toronto Airport. Click here to view a descriptive flyer and registration form. Information on the Canadian education event is also available at the Web site www.ara.org. (Read more News & Notes here.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 28 ARA Education Event Digital Art Solutions Tempe, AZ 800/959-7627 www.ara.org www.smartdesigns.com	November 17, 2007 ARA Education Event Toronto, ON, Canada 800/344-2148 www.ara.org dweinstock@connect2amc.com
October 20 ARA Education Event Johnson Plastics Minneapolis, MN 800/869-7800 www.ara.org www.johnsonplastics.com	January 14–17, 2008 CorelDRAW Boot Camp Cruise Miami/Eastern Caribbean 800/736-8973 www.unleash.com
October 27–28 Louisiana Branch Educational Weekend Lafayette, LA Contact Peggy Arceneaux CRM 337/235-7408 acadtrop@bellsouth.net	February 25–29, 2008 2008 ARA International Awards       Market Las Vegas Convention Center 800/344-2148 www.ara.org
November 3, 2007 ARA Supplier Open House Touch-Adjust Clip Co. 1687 Roosevelt Bohemia, NY frank@touchadjustclip.com 888/571-8222	July 30–August 2, 2008 Texas Trophy and Awards Show Moody Gardens Hotel Galveston, TX 817/868-6515

 

 

 

September 2007
The September 2007 issue of the magazine includes tables comparing the features and specifications of rotary-engraving machines provided by the industry's premier manufacturers. Also in this issue is a profile of ARA Retailer Awards Etc., in Post Falls, ID. (link to PDF) (Read more Highlights here.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This month, Recognition Review columnist Fran Carville, CRM, provides suggestions on getting your store and customers in the mood for the upcoming holiday season. The information is excerpted from her October 2007 article, "Season's Greetings!" You can read the entire article in print, or in your online version of Recognition Review. (Read more of Fran's suggestions here.)

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