PPB December 2018

In accepting his award from Danny Rosin, CAS, PPAI board member, Burnett, who is president-elect of the Michigan Promotional Professionals Association (MiPPA) board of directors, spoke on the impact and value that volunteering has brought to his life and career: “The saying goes, people buy from people they know, like and trust, yet, it’s increasingly more difficult to create the kind of real connections we’re all searching for. “That’s why I love volunteering so much. When you have an opportunity to work alongside other people from the industry on an item of common interest, it gives you the chance to find the people amongst you that we each know, like and consequently, trust. Volunteering, if done correctly, is one of the best ways I know to find your tribe—people who are approaching their work in a way you admire and changing the market in memorable ways.” Meyer accepted his award from Cassondra Franze, executive director of the Promotional Products Association Southwest (PPAS), where he is the current board president. His remarks also highlighted the importance of volunteerism in his life and career. Meyer said, “I imagine that most previous recipients of this award felt as I do now—that this honor isn’t completely deserved. I mean, after all, we are volunteers. But I am so grateful for the sentiments of my peers. Each of you know how much better your life has been because of volunteering. It changed my life and it has or will change yours also. “We all have people or groups that have special meaning in our lives. Don’t wait for them to ask for help but step forward to make a difference. I’m asking you to step forward because you have the skills, the talent, the energy and the heart they need. Step forward because we all realize, even if we do not often enough demonstrate it, love and compassion for others heals ourselves.” Steven Meyer, MAS, accepts his 2018 PPAI RAC Volunteer Of The Year award during the awards dinner at Delaney Vineyard in Grapevine, Texas. 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 s made by me above are correct and complete. Tina Berres Filipski, Editor Total 16,171 16,722 Copies Mail 15,875 16,512 Subscriptions Total Paid 15,875 16,512 Circulation Other 308 210 Distribution Total 16,183 16,722 Distribution Copies Not 8 0 Distributed Total 16,191 16,722 94 | DECEMBER 2018 | CONNECT