PPB December 2017

Amid thunderous applause, Shinn stepped to the stage to accept the award, thanking Jackson and leaders within PPAI and the RAC community, as well as PPAI staff for their assistance, guidance and support over the years. “One of my best days is when someone says, ‘Mark, I’m volunteering because of something you’ve done,’” he said. “That really gets me right here.” Mark Shinn (center) shares the spotlight with his nominator, George Jackson (fourth from left), and other longtime industry friends. Publisher’s Statement Statement required by act of August 12, 1970; Section 3685, Title 39, United States Code showing ownership, management and circulation of Promotional Products Business. Published monthly at 3125 Skyway Circle North, Irving, Texas, 75038. Name and address of publisher is Promotional Products Association International, 3125 Skyway Circle North, Irving, Texas, 75038. Owner is Promotional Products Association International, 3125 Skyway Circle North, Irving, Texas, 75038. I hereby request permission to mail the publication named above at the reduced postage rates presently authorized by 39 U.S.C. 3625. Tina Berres Filipski, Editor Avg. no. copies each issue during 12 months Actual no. of copies of single issue published nearest to filing date I certify the statement made by me above is correct and complete. Tina Berres Filipski, Editor Total 15, 455 15, 704 Copies Mail 15,106 15,532 Subscriptions Total Paid 15,106 15,532 Circulation Other 332 160 Distribution Total 15,438 15,692 Distribution Copies Not 17 12 Distributed Total 15,455 15,704 RAC President Janet McMaster (left) presents Julie Schoenbauer, executive director for the Rocky Mountain Region Promotional Products Association (RMRPPA), with the 2017 Donna Hall Memorial Grant, which funds educational programs for regional executive directors. | DECEMBER 2017 | 93 CONNECT