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A note from the President.
Welcome to the new home of the New Jersey Chapter of Printing House Craftsmen. As President for our 87th year, I am elated to see this website evolve into a valuable resource. A gateway to information about the chapter and the IAPHC - The Graphic Professionals Resource Network. Both members and visitors are encouraged to explore the site and should expect to find useful information as well as a means to connect with their colleagues. Connecting with our sponsors is important also. We truly appreciate their ongoing support which, includes active participation in our many educational and industry-related programs. Your patronage is the best way to thank them for their efforts. And speaking of programs, please visit often as we update our event calendar for educational and social events throughout the year. I’ll look forward to seeing you there.
Yours in Craftsmanship, Al Zowada
About NJCPHC
Craftsmen Mission
The New Jersey Chapter of Printing House Craftsmen is an organization dedicated to individuals in the Graphic Arts Industry for the purpose of their self developement, their companies' success, and the enhancement of the Graphic Arts Industry in society.
The motto of our organization is: “Share Your Knowledge”
Our monthly meetings provide education in various phases of graphic arts in a friendly environment where individuals can express themselves and develop new skills and knowledge that they can apply in the workplace.
We are the largest graphics organization in New Jersey and have been selected "Chapter of the Year" many times within the IAPHC-The Graphic Professionals Resource Network.
Objectives
The fundamental objectives of this Chapter shall be to provide an opportunity for those engaged In the graphic arts to meet at regular intervals and share their knowledge, promote friendship and good fellowship among its members, and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and experience relative to the general advancement of the graphic arts industry as a whole.
Our Emblem
The emblem of the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen, Inc. was first adopted by the New York Chapter because, as the combined coats of arms of Johann Fust and Peter Schoeffer, it was probably the first imprint ever appearing in a book printed from movable types, being used as early as 1457. In 1450 in need of cash, Gutenberg went to Johann Fust, a citizen of Mainz, Germany, and mortgaged his printing plant. Five years later the mortgage was foreclosed, giving Fust all types, books, presses, etc.
Among Gutenberg's workmen In 1455 was a young man named Peter Schoeffer, who had previously copied books while a student in the University of Paris. When Fust took over Gutenberg's plant, Schoeffer assumed charge, married Fust's daughter, and became a partner in the business. Hence, the combining of their individual coats of arms. The right shield is from Schoeffer: the left is from Fust. The "X" and "V" are most likely Greek letters: as to their significance, nothing definite is known. The stars may denote seniority. The two shields hanging on a branch denote alliance, possibly of the Schoeffer with the Fust families.
Every Member in good standing of an affiliated Craftsmen Chapter shall, during the continuance of his membership in such Chapter, and by virtue of the affiliation of his Chapter with the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen, Inc. be entitled to use and wear the emblem badge or other insignia of the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen, and to accept such courtesies and privileges as are extended to visiting Craftsmen by affiliated Chapters.