EDUCATION AND EVENTS : Nine Winners in Orlando

“Passport to Winnings” Prizes at ASI Show Orlando

9 Distributors Win Over $20,000 in Prizes at ASI Show Orlando

TREVOSE, PA—(January 14, 2005)—$20,000 in prizes were awarded to 9 distributors from thousands of entries received in the “Passport to Winnings” contests at The ASI Show Orlando, January 3-5, 2005 at the Orange County Convention Center. Prizes available in the drawing, now a popular staple of every ASI Show, include trips to future ASI Shows, a Caribbean cruise, Apple iPods, Digital Cameras, a Plasma TV, and the Ultimate Prize, a two year lease on a Jaguar X-Type Sedan. Show management began the Passport promotion in 2001 to benefit both attendees and exhibitors. Exhibitors paid a fee to have their logo included on the entry form, or “Passport”. Attendees received the Passport in their badge at registration, and visited all participating exhibitors to collect “stamps” on theform. A completed passport not only entered the

Grand Prize Winner David Gray with Promo

attendee into the drawing, but also entitled them to free shipping of one box of catalogs or samples to their office. The winning passports were chosen at the Closing Celebration immediately following the close of the show on January 5.

According to Matthew Cohn, president of The ASI Show, “The popularity of the Passport program continues to grow from year to year. Participating suppliers experience steadily busy traffic, and distributors get a chance to learn about new vendors, earn free shipping or parking, and win some fun prizes.” Cohn personally announced the winners at the show.

In Orlando, the Grand Prize – choice between a Caribbean Cruise or a 42” plasma TV – went to David Gray, owner of David Gray enterprises, asi/213025. “I’m very excited,” Gray said when his name was chosen, adding that he would need to consult with his wife before choosing his prize.

The two winners of the First Prize, the Ultimate Office featuring ESP Online, were Brian Oliver, Vice President of Sales for AdPro, asi/107740 and Maureen Phildius, Chief Financial Officer for Corporate Ideas, asi/168944. Four winners received the Second Prize trip to the upcoming ASI Show Las Vegas: Cammy Donnen, Director of Administration for Parelli Glenn Group, asi/290449, Lu Files, Owner of ASAP!, asi/113292, Lisa Timmer, Manager of Versatility, Inc., asi/351742, and John Tuttle President of Total Business Solutions, asi/345562. Two Third Prize winners—Rose Griffith, Owner of Ms. Pixie Designs, Inc., asi/277958 and Kelly Bliele, President of Bleile Enterprises, asi/141400, received choice between a Digital Camera or an Apple iPod Digital Audio Player.

In total, the ASI Show Passport program will award prizes valuing over $90,000 in 2005.The Ultimate Prize, a two-year lease on a Jaguar X-Type Sedan will be presented to one distributor chosen from all non-winning entries received during all four 2005 shows. The Ultimate Prize winner will be chosen at the Closing Celebration of The ASI Show Chicago, July 12-14, the final ASI Show of the year.

About The ASI Show!
The ASI Show was created for active ASI member distributors and suppliers and is the industry’s only trade show growing in attendance year to year. Offering a full education conference, networking opportunities and a manageable one floor/one hall show floor layout, The ASI Show provides a complete trade show experience. In four host cities per year (Orlando, Dallas, Las Vegas and Chicago), The ASI Show has experienced steadily growing attendance since its inception in 1998, and is ideal for promotional product businesses searching for new ideas, new business relationships and more. The ASI Shows in 2005 are: February 2-4 (Education Feb. 2) in Dallas; March 30-April 1 (Education March 30) in Las Vegas; and July 12-14 (Education July 12) in Chicago. The ASI Shows in 2006 are: January 4-5 (Education Jan. 3) in Orlando; February 8-10 (Education Feb. 8) in Dallas; March 21- 23 (Education March 21) in Las Vegas; and July 11-13 (Education July 11) in Chicago. For complete show details, visit http://www.asishow.com or call toll-free 800-546-3300.