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Volunteer for a NAGASA/PESDA Committee
and Help Advance the North American Channel
Participation on members-only committees is a key benefit of belonging
to NAGASA/PESDA. We have 12 committees to draw upon the vision and expertise
of the membership. Participants benefit in several ways since committee
members:
- Are on the inside track to develop to new approaches that will
help your
business succeed;
- Participate with peers and exchange new ideas to improve your business
- Lead the channel in directions that help it become more profitable
and
competitive; and
- Receive recognition by supporting industry efforts
Get involved today! Please review the committees listed and their objectives.
Then complete and return this participation form by fax (202-328-8513)
or mail. You can also sign up using the web site at www.nagasa.org.
Call NAGASA if you have any questions.
Please sign me up for the following committees:
Thank you.
NAGASA Committees,
Task Forces & Networks
Diversity Committee
Expands channel knowledge on race, gender, and sexual orientation
issues and the impact that a divergent workforce can have on the printing
and publishing processes and businesses. Shares information on the topic
and develops diversity programs to educate the industry.
Co-chairs: Gil Carrillo, BESCO Graphic Systems Corporation and Bill
Manley, Graphco
Education Committee
Direct development of NAGASA training programs to enhance business,
marketing, sales, and operations skills.
Co-chairs: Brian Kroot, Northeastern Graphic Supply, and Kelly VandenBosch,
X-Rite, Inc.
Electronic Commerce Committee
Directs NAGASA efforts to develop, publish, communicate, and encourage
use of methods that employ, and channel specifications for, electronic
data interchange, e-commerce, and bar codes.
Chair: Jon Wright, Graphic Systems, Inc.
Technical Advisor: Don Den Uyl, Owl Associates
Equipment and Supplies Network for Small Manufacturers and Distributors
Serves the distinct needs of the printing and finishing equipment
and supplies manufacturers with annual sales of $15 million or less.
The groups focuses on developing networking opportunities, training,
and related issues affecting primarily smaller manufacturers.
Chair: Walter Gierlach, Swaneck Graphic Equipment, Inc.
Steering Committee: Dee Dee Bondurant, Printers Research Company; Lance
Carpenter, Accell Graphic Systems; Nick Gianaris, Spinks Ink Company;
Roger
Giza, Graphic Technologies, Inc., Greg Imhoff, GRIPDigital; Paul Kinney,
Printing Research; Rick Principato, Tower Products; and Kelly VandenBosch,
X-Rite, Inc.
Forum 2000 Planning Committee
Oversees planning of NAGASA's annual meeting, including topics,
speakers, and logistics. Forum 2000 is set for April 8 - 11 at the Hilton
Palacio del Rio in San Antonio.
International Commerce Committee
Highlights growing globalization of the graphic arts marketplace
and channel and provides import and export information and support to
members.
Co-chairs: Wesley Nosek, Day International, and David Pheatt, Varn
International Membership Committee
Directs NAGASA member recruitment and retention efforts, including
strategy, promotional efforts, and member targets.
Co-Chairs: Richard Boggess, Heidelberg USA, and Marilyn Mueller, Mueller
Graphic Supply
Millenium Strategy Committee
Meets on an ad-hoc basis under direction by the Board of Directors
to explore new ideas and strategies pertaining to NAGASA members and
programs.
Co-chairs: Steve Bennett, Fuji Photo Film USA, and Pat McLaughlin,
Tekgraf, Inc.
Nominations and Awards Committee
Co-chaired by Dealer and Manufacturer Vice Presidents, develops
and oversees policies and processes associated with the nominations
for Board Officers, Board of Directors and NAGASA awards.
Co-Chairs: Joe Thornhill, Taylor Impression, Inc., and Kelly VandenBosch,
X-Rite, Inc.
Owner-Managed Dealer Network
Serves the distinct needs of the owner-managed, smaller independent
dealer community. The groups targets training, networking, and issues
affecting primarily single-location dealerships with annual sales of
$15 million or less
Chair: Bruce deRepentigny, TBJ Graphic Arts Supply, Inc.
Steering Committee: Julius Hjulian, Texas Type, Inc.; Ted Meek, Modern
Photo
Offset Supply; Andrew Snively, Bosworth Papers Chase.
Statistics Committee
Directs development of channel statistical and related benchmark
reports, such as the Financial Ratios for Dealers.
Co-Chairs: Joe Thornhill, Taylor Impression, Inc, and Larry Warter,
Fuji Photo Film USA, Inc.
Trade Show Committee
Assesses trade shows objectively, sharing this information with
both the channel and trade show companies, and communicates channel
needs about trade shows in other ways to trade show management companies
Co-Chairs: Gene Alaura, OLEC Corporation and Jack Maltby, Jomac, Inc.
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