Gallery of Superb Printing
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
Volunteer
The New Jersey Chapter of Printing House Craftsmen needs your help. To continue to provide members with the quality programs and services we offer, we need YOU. A great many things happen "behind-the-scenes" at our Board Meetings. The Board sets the pace and tone for everything that happens in our association. Without the dedication of the Board, our chapter would be a shell of what it is.
Why don't you consider helping out the Chapter by attending a Board meeting and perhaps, becoming a Board Member. It will not take more than 10 minutes a day to help us. Various committees are looking for help. The Board meets monthly in either Carlstadt or Lyndhurst, NJ.
Listed below are the committees and their descriptions:
PUBLICITY: Prepare releases for publication on events taking place during the Chapter’s year such as meeting announcements for our monthly educational programs. Coordinate the creation of all promotional material for publicizing the club's many activities.
EDUCATION: Develop a plan for the involvement of students concentrating in the Graphic Arts fields. Oversee the administration of any Scholarships. Maintain criteria for scholarship qualifications.
GALLERY: Acquainting members with the benefits of participation. Provide encouragement for entry submission. Coordinate information between the IAPHC and our local chapter. Arrange the presentation of awards to all winners through our Evening of Gallery Awards dinner.
GOLF OUTING: Plan and make all arrangements for this annual event. Coordinate transactions with the Treasurer. Advise the Publicity Committee of any special needs for advertisements or special mailings.
HEALTH & WELFARE: Sends appropriate communiqués. Informing fellow members of any loss or illness. Also, any birth announcements of children or grandchildren.
HISTORIAN: Receive and arrange appropriately, all memorabilia pertaining to the Club and the printing industry in general. Work with the Photographer to compile archives for future reference.
MEMBERSHIP: Collect all applications for Membership and submit them to the Board for approval. Encourage all new members to attend at least one Board meeting. Arrange for proper documentation for the induction ceremonies. Act as Club Greeter to make sure that any guest is made to feel welcome.
PHOTOGRAPHER: Be available for all general meetings and special events, as needed, to photograph the important occurrences that take place. Supply appropriate media to the President, Website and Publicity committee.
PROGRAMS: Assist the First Vice President in planning our Monthly Educational and/or Social Programs for the year. Coordinate all efforts with the Communications Committee and advise if any special needs for advertisements or special mailings. Provide all necessary information to the program speakers.
RECEPTION DESK: Collect admission for the meeting and make appropriate entries in the log. Provide receipts, if needed, name tags, dinner/door prize tickets.
TELEPHONE: Primarily, make sure each and every member on an assigned calling list is contacted for reservations for the meeting. Also, communicate any other information that has to be conveyed to the membership.
WEBSITE: Responsible for the management of the Chapter's website. The committee, with oversight from the Board establishes the content and presentation, selects and works with designers and hosting organizations to ensure that the site provides a high quality information source for our members and others who may be interested in the organization. Coordinate all newsworthy information. Prepare all necessary data. Secure participation with appropriate vendors as necessary. Advise treasurer of advertising placements or changes.
INFORMATION BOOTH: At our regular monthly dinner meetings, provide any information regarding the Chapter to all attendees. Act as an outlet for announcements of any upcoming Local, District and/or International events. Coordinate the distribution of any materials for that evening's program.
To obtain more information, please contact Al Zowada at azpro@optonline.net.