PPB September 2021

competitors. It was so nice to get involved and help the organization with different social and educational events. After spending seven years on the Ontario Chapter board, I felt it was time to move on up, and I was elected to join the national board of directors in 2017. I love our industry and value the connections I have made in all these years of volunteering. I always enjoy the opportunity to give back to my industry and community, and look forward to continuing that trend as PPPC chair. 2021 will be an exciting year for me as I take on the role of national board chair of PPPC. I look forward to helping guide the organization through the recovery of the pandemic and hope to strengthen our industry through the relationships of its participants. Like many different industries, the world pandemic has wreaked havoc on the promotional products industry. Over the next few years, we will need to reassess, rebuild and regain our strength, but I cannot imagine any other industry more capable of achieving this goal, and I am proud to be a part of it. A Little Bit About Me Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, I am the eldest of three daughters in a highly active and close-knit family. Growing up, we spent our winter weekends skiing and summers enjoying family trips. Prior to COVID, we even continued our core family tradition of an annual weekend in New York City, and we hope to be able to do it again soon. Travelling is one of my favourite things, and I am slowly knocking off places on my bucket list. These include climbing Machu Picchu in Peru and white-water rafting in the Ganges River in India. I am extremely fortunate to have my two sisters—my partners in crime—who love active travel as much as I do. Together, Rob and I enjoy traveling, cycling and gourmet food. We take great pride in our culinary achievements and have been told that eating at the Harssar house beats any restaurant. Sandra Harssar is the incoming board chair for the Promotional Product Professionals of Canada and will officially take office in October 2021. Harssar (second from left) with husband Robert and daughters Loren and Jamie. www.americanaccents.com BEVERAGE WRAPS & SLEEVES Material adds insulation & allows for easier grip Digitally printed with 4-Color Process Corrugated surface adds interest & dimension Design allows for quick & glue-less assembly 50 piece minimums! 3 day turnaround Made & printed in the USA Made from renewable resources Recyclable & Biodegradable PPAI: 111248 | ASI: 35375 | SAGE: 50327 | UPIC: ACCENTS | DC:101273 888.287.7883 | customerservice@americanaccents.com (Beverage Wrap) (Beverage Sleeves) Pre-assembled for added convenience | SEPTEMBER 2021 | 99 CONNECT