The Specialty Advertising Association of California (SAAC), the Southern California region’s nonprofit association, will be holding its 2013 Arnie Kronenberger Memorial Golf Classic on Monday, April 22 at a private club, the Candlewood Country Club, in Whittier, Calif. A reception and silent auction will follow the golf event.
Registration for the event is still open and can be accessed via SAAC’s website. For more information on the event, including start times and directions to the club, visit the event page here.
Money raised at the annual Arnie Kronenberger Memorial Golf Classic benefits the Foundation for SAAC Scholarships, which are available to eligible dependents of member company employees. Both SAAC and the Foundation for SAAC sincerely appreciate your participation and support for the SAAC Past Presidents Scholarship Fund, and looks forward to seeing you at the event.
About the SAAC Presidents Scholarship Fund:
Open to daughters and sons of SAAC members in the promotional products industry, the SAAC Presidents Scholarship Program recognizes and encourages academic performance, intellectual growth and achievement, and encourage personal growth through participation in extracurricular activities within the civic and academic community.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of several factors, including but not limited to the student’s academic achievement, results of ACT or SAT tests, scholastic
and civic leadership. The scholarship programs do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin or disability. SAAC Presidents Scholarships for Academic Excellence and Achievement offer up to $1,000 each year for chosen recipients.
Applicants must be dependents of regularly employed
or full-time employees, independent contractors, owners or operators, whose business encompasses the sale, marketing, manufacturing or distribution of advertising specialties. The business must have been a member of SAAC for over 12 months. Foundation for SAAC Board members and their dependents are not eligible to apply.
Questions regarding scholarships should be addressed in writing to:
Foundation for SAAC
1200 Paseo Camarillo, #100
Camarillo CA 93010
About Arnie Kronenberger
He was just another guy born in Minnesota, a ladies man, golfer, WWII vet, professional square dance caller and so on. Well, there is just a little more. Those of us who knew him for the gentleman he was can tell you more if asked.
What really stands out was his career in the promotional products industry. When he joined the R.R. Perry Company it was called Specialty Advertising. He broke into the industry the old fashioned way and progressed into being the sales manager at the Perry Company. He joined Idea Man Inc. in the ’70s and after a short stint with HALO he was welcomed at Jack Nadel International, where he was still employed until his death.
During all of those years in our industry he was also an avid SAAC member, past president, and honorary life member. During those years he got the nickname
of “Coach.” He helped salesmen on both sides of the business. Fellow account executives along with factory multi-line reps were happy to take the advice of the “old pro” that he was. Arnie was a soft-sell gentleman who knew what to do and say at all times. He was the go-to guy and gladly helped all who sought his advice.
Since the SAAC Golf Tournament is the major source of funds for the General Scholarship Fund, it was only natural we named it in his honor.
About the 2013 SAAC Show
The 2013 SAAC show returns to the Long Beach Convention Center with some of the largest suppliers in the promotional products industry. In addition to two days of exhibits and engaging education, this year’s SAAC has a new layout, a performance by the SAAC All Star Band of industry musicians at the post-show Mixer & Wine Tasting, and new show hours.
Show information:
The SAAC Show 2013
Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif.
Show hours:
Wednesday, August 7 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 8 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Education Sessions – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. both days
Register at http://www.saac.net/show/attendees/
For more information, visit www.thesaacshow.org.
