We Look Forward to Seeing all of you September 10-13 at the Hyatt Regency 220 N. Main St. in Greenville, SC.
Make your reservations now by calling 864-235-1234 and ask for the special Zone 4 rate. Make your reservations before 8/12/09 to be sure you get the best rate. Go to Page 2 for convention registration form and more information
Message from Chris Sharp, Zone 4 President February 2009
Thanks to all of you who attended last years convention in Wilmington. It was a great mix of informative seminars and fun. Downtown Wilmington will never be the same after being raided by the Zone 4 Pirates.
This years convention will be in Greenville, SC at the Hyatt Hotel which sits in the heart of the vibrant downtown scene. While it is tempting in these uncertain times not to invest your time and money in a convention, I have never been to a Zone 4 Convention and not come away with some great ideas on how to make my business more profitable. I promise your money will be well spent. Your board will be planning this convention in March and we welcome your input. You can call any of the board members with your suggestions.
Chris Sharp, MFC President
WHAT IS ZONE 4?
We are the VA-Carolinas Canvas Products Association, an organization of both suppliers and fabricators of "canvas" products.
Our Supplier members manufacture and/or sell fabric, hardware, or other goods and services to the industrial fabrics industry.
Our fabricator members construct and sell goods in the industry. This includes awnings and canopies; marine covers, tops, and upholstery; camping, party, rental and military tents; banners and flags; truck covers and tarpaulins; and many other items.
We are called Zone 4 because we are affiliated with the Industrial Fabrics Association International. They have designated us "Zone 4" out of the many smaller regional organizations who have chosen to be a part of their association. As a Zone member you are "affiliated" with IFAI but need not be a member of IFAI to be a Zone Member. Many of our folks are members of both and many are only Zone 4 Members.
We meet together once a year, usually in September. We enjoy sharing our experience and knowledge, and learning about new products and techniques. We enjoy the fellowship of others who have something in common with us—making a living in an interesting and ever-changing industry.
We invite you to take part in our organization. Join us in September at Convention and see if it isn’t worth your time and money. We think that you will come away with some information useful in your work, and that you will also have fun at the same time.
Zone 4 is both "a place" and "people" to foster and build professional and personal partnerships beneficial to our ventures individually and collectively. In other words—
GOOD FOLKS—ENJOYING AND SUPPORTING EACH OTHER TO THE BENEFIT OF ALL. Come be a part of all this and see why so many of us wouldn’t miss a single year!
ZONE 4 VIRGINIA-CAROLINAS CANVAS PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION 2009 MEMBERSHIP FORM
(MEMBERSHIPS RUN FROM MARCH TO MARCH EACH YEAR)
If you haven't done so already, it's time to renew your membership. You all know what a great organization this is, and $50.00 is a deal, you know that too. Click on the link below to download your membership registration form and follow the directions to mail it back. This organization is here to support you, but at this time of year, we need YOUR SUPPORT! Thanks
