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Big Event Signup!

Logan Cashin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:05:16 +0000

The Graphic Arts Association needs to be more involved on campus and The Big Event is a prefect way. This would also be a fun way to get to know each other by working other. Getting involved with the community is another way to get the GAA out there. The link is what you need to fill out so please have the form filled out by March 30, 2012. THE BIG EVENT KICKOFF will begin at 9:00am the morning of April 14th.

Registration Form

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Cut the President’s Hair Winner Announced

Kyle Busse — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:05:43 +0000

And the winner of the fundraiser is…

Nanette Binagatan!

Thanks to everyone that entered. The Graphic Arts Association raised $11. If you want to see the action take place, then show up to Oakwood A105 (19700 14 Mile Rd) Friday, December 9 at 7PM. I will update the post with pictures come Friday.

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New E-Board for the Year of 2012

Kameron — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:00:57 +0000

At the annual Fall Banquet, the new E-Board was announced for the year of 2012. The new E-Board is:

President – Sarah Spradlin

Vice President – Kaitlynn Rossman

Commissioner-At-Large – Matt VandenHeuvel

Secretary – Jacob Hamlin

Treasurer – John Bohnett

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New E-Board for the Year of 2012

Kyle Busse — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:43:50 +0000

Last night at the annual Fall Banquet, the new E-Board was announced for the year of 2012. The new E-Board is:

President – Sarah Spradlin

Vice President – Kaitlynn Rossman

Commissioner-At-Large – Matt VandenHeuvel

Secretary – Jacob Hamlin

Treasurer – John Bohnett

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Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

Kameron — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:30 +0000

The GAA Annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be in SWAN 218 Mon. Nov. 21 at 7:30. Please bring a dish to pass, all printing staff and students are invited. Also bring any board games that you wish to play. There is a sign up sheet on the door, if you are attending this event please sign up, so that we know how many people are coming.

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GAA Banquet

Kyle Busse — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:06:11 +0000

The banquet will be held on November 28 from 6:30m – 9:00pm in the Founders Room, which is Rankin 238. All nominees and paying members must attend the banquet. Dinner (beef, chicken, and vegetarian option) will be provided for free (per your dues) if you are a paying member. Conati will announce the E-Board for the 2012 year. There will also be a guest speaker following the dinner.

I will pass around a sign up sheet on November 15 during the meeting. Also, you may bring a guest if you wish. If you do bring a guest, they will be required to pay for the dinner. I will let you know how much they have to pay on November 15.

If you have any questions or comments, please email me.

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Elections/Banquet Information

Kyle Busse — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:38:29 +0000

Election Day will be November 1 during the general meeting, which takes place at 11AM in SWAN 218. You must be there if you are a paying member and want to vote. Each of the nominees will give a 1-3 minute speech, followed by a question and answer session. We will then vote, and the votes will then be handed over to Conati. He will announce the new E-Board at the banquet.

There is also a change in the electing procedure. The nominees will be allowed to run for multiple positions. When the votes are handed over to Conati, he will start off at President and make his way down. From there, if someone is elected for a higher position, then their name will be crossed out for the other positions. This change was done to give members a chance to get on the E-Board to show their leadership skills instead of tying them down to one position.

The nominees are as followed after the break…

President

Ethan Goddard

Xue Lao

Sarah Spradlin

Vice President

Jake Hamlin

Xue Lao

Kaitlynn Rossman

Chris Roth

Ariel Star

Commissioner-At-Large

Tyler Duddles

Matt Vandenheuval

Secretary

Jennie Blasingame

Jessica Frank

Jake Hamlin

Ariel Star

Treasurer

John Bohnett

The banquet will be held on November 28 from 6:30m – 9:00pm in the Founders Room, which is Rankin 238. All nominees and paying members must attend the banquet. Dinner (beef, chicken, and vegetarian option) will be provided for free (per your dues) if you are a paying member. Conati will announce the E-Board for the 2012 year. There will also be a guest speaker following the dinner.

If you have any questions or comments, please email me.

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T-Shirts

Kyle Busse — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:48:53 +0000

For those of you that want a t-shirt, we will be accepting money orders from today, October 19 to October 25 at 1PM. We will be ordering the shirts on October 25 at 1:30PM. They will take about two weeks to print. The shirts will be in by November 16 for you to pick up.

Shirt design: GAA T-Shirt Layout #2

For small to extra large shirts, the cost will be $13. For XXL shirts, the cost will be $15.

There are two ways to pay for the shirts. You can pay through PayPal or give cash or check to Nanette. The PayPal button is located below.

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Fall Job Fair and Presentations

Kyle Busse — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:48:58 +0000

Before the job fair, Independent Printing Co., Inc. and Quad/Graphics will be having a presentation on Thursday, October 6 from 9AM-11AM in SWAN 218. They will be talking about the company, culture, and the positions that they are offering for jobs and internships. Brandon Martinez and David Curley will be speaking for Independent, while Tom Walker and Ben Kreuzer will be speaking for Quad/Graphics.

The job fair for the fall semester will be held on Thursday, October 6 from 11AM to 3PM. This event will take place at the Wink Arena.

I strongly encourage everyone to attend, whether or not you are looking for an internship or a job. It is important to start building relationships with companies and employers, as they may help you find an internship or job later on.

The following companies will be looking to talk to people that have a printing background:

Independent Printing Co., Inc.
Quad/Graphics
InnerWorkings
AJM Packaging Corporation
Consolidated Graphics

Talk to other companies that are there as well, as they may have information about jobs or internships in the printing industry.

The items that you should have on hand with you are 5-10 resumes, business cards, and positive energy. Also, dress up for this event. You want to present yourself in a professional way to these employers.

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Welcome Back

Kameron — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:39:03 +0000

Welcome back!!!

Hope you had a great summer!!!

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Fall Trip Itinerary

jasonsage@graphicartsassociation.com — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:08:53 +0000

Here is our itinerary for our Fall Trip. We will be going around 1000 miles from Thursday through Sunday. Here is a break down of the 1000 miles:

Thursday September 8, 2011

- Leave Big Rapids, MI at 6am
- Arrive in Lomira, WI around 12pm

- - total miles from Big Rapids to Lomira is 371 miles and takes about 6 hours and 22 minutes
- Alumni dinner at 6pm in Milwaukee, WI
  - approximately 54.2 miles from Lomira
- After dinner we drive from Milwaukee to De Pere, WI to our hotel
  - approximately 115 miles

Friday September 9, 2011

- 11 am Tour at Independent Printing
- Alumni dinner at 6pm
- After dinner – Drive to Gurnee Illinois to hotel

- approximately 164 miles

Saturday September 10, 2011

- Free day for everyone
  - Options

1. 1. 1. Six flags
    1. Gurnee Mall/Gurnee
    2. Train to Chicago

Sunday September 11, 2011

- 10 am Graph Expo

- - leave at 4pm for Big Rapids MI
  - approximately 234 miles and about 4 hours and 2 minutes

I will be putting finishing touches on the itinerary so there is little confusion on where eat and stop.

- Six Flags
- if we get 20 people its $30.99
- $39.99 if ordered online

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Fun in the SUN!!!

jasonsage@graphicartsassociation.com — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:31:23 +0000

I hope everyone is having a Great summer… Time is flying! Hope the internships/jobs are going well and I get to hang out with everyone soon! We should try planning a camping trip or something like Michigan Adventures/Cedar Point! Leave a comment on what you think or get hold of me!

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Going Away Party

Kyle Busse — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:40:34 +0000

The Graphic Arts Association will sponsor a “going away party” for Mr. Williams, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Papo on Tuesday, April 26 from 11AM to 12PM in SWAN 218.

We will have three big cards available in the GAA office from Monday to Tuesday at 10:00AM. Please take the time to sign it and put a thought or two about the professor, as they have done a number of different things for both the printing program and the students.

There will be FREE PIZZA AND CAKE provided.

For this reason, there will not be a general meeting on Tuesday, April 26.

If you have any questions or comments, please email me at president@gaafsu.com

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UPDATE: Composite Photos

Kyle Busse — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:00:31 +0000

The composite photo session will be on April 5th from 11:30AM – 3PM in RANKIN 155. Please wear business casual attire (no t-shirts with logos). THERE WILL BE A GENERAL MEETING, LASTING APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES.

If you are interested in being a photographer for the session, please sign up on the GAA office door. We also need people to retouch photos at a later date.

If you have any questions or comments, or can’t make the times listed, please contact me at president@gaafsu.com

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General Meeting Discussion

Commissioner — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:13:00 +0000

I wanted to bring to everyone’s attention that we will be discussing an important topic regarding the inclusion of the Graphic Design students into the Association. I strongly urge all to attend and make your opinions heard. We will welcome and encourage all ideas! General Meeting Discussion is a post from: Graphic Arts Association

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UPDATE: Resume Workshop CANCELLED!

Kyle Busse — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:44:42 +0000

Sorry for the inconvenience, but the resume workshop that was scheduled for tonight is cancelled due to weather conditions. Please make it home safely! UPDATE: Resume Workshop CANCELLED! is a post from: Graphic Arts Association

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Final Design of T-Shirts

Kyle Busse — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:30:17 +0000

As we announced at the meeting, the t-shirts have been finalized. If you want to order one, the sign up sheet is on the GAA door, or you can go here to fill out the form online and pay via Paypal. The price is still $13 for S-L, $15 for 2XL, and $16 for 3XL.

Please be advised that we have changed the design considerably at the last committee meeting. The mockup is below.

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T-Shirt Situation

Kyle Busse — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:49:56 +0000

Due to some difficulties with the design, we are modifying the way the t-shirt looks in terms of the colors and position of the logo. The shirt will still be a one-sided design, as the general assembly voted for. We will be changing some of the ink colors, as the CMYK colors either conflict with each other or do not match. Chris has showed us an ink chart for the company, and the magenta would not look like magenta at all.

The design is still in the bottom left corner, one-sided. Same design, different colors.

For these reasons, we will be finalizing the t-shirt this Thursday at the committee meeting. If you want to help or give suggestions, I strongly recommend you be there.

Below is the ink chart…

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T-Shirt Order Form

Logan Cashin — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:41:07 +0000

If you have NOT filled out the paper form for ordering T-Shirts and you want to get one then you need to fill out this form. All payments are due by Tuesday March 1st and can be given either in person to Nanette, or through the PayPal button below.

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Spring Trip (Milwaukee, WI)

Kyle Busse — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:09:10 +0000

The trip will be from April 1 – 3, 2011. We will be leaving Friday morning (time TBA), and returning Sunday night. The mode of transportation is two vans. Depending on Chicago traffic, the trip should be around 6 hours. We will be staying at Days Inn in Wauwatosa, which is close to all the plants and Milwaukee.

As of right now, the estimated cost of the trip is $120 per person. This is budgeted for 12 people, so the cost may change depending on the amount of people that attend.

If you sold cookie dough, all the money that you raised will go towards the spring trip.

A reminder that a $20 deposit is due tomorrow, February 22 for the trip. This will be non-refundable.

Friday: Tour three Quad/Graphics plants. They are the Hartford CR/T, Hartford, and the Sussex Headquarters. We will make dinner arrangements, possibly with alumni.

Saturday: Free day at Milwaukee

Sunday: Leave to go to Big Rapids.

*This page will be updated when new information becomes available.

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Spring 2011 Dues

Logan Cashin — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:07:28 +0000

If you still need to pay your dues for this semester you can use the button below. You don’t need a PayPal account either! If you have a credit/debit card you can use that just like any other shopping cart system online.

If you do not pay dues you will be limited on what activities you can participate in with the GAA, and you won’t have access to our online resources.

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Scholarship Seminar

Kyle Busse — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:16:45 +0000

Mr. Klarecki will be giving a seminar about the major scholarships that printers can receive for this year.

This will be held on Tuesday, February 1 from 11:15 – 12:00 AM in SWAN 218. There will be a short general meeting beforehand, so please show up.

Klarecki will be going over how to apply for the major scholarships related to printing, which include the Ann Arbor Memorial, PGSF, EDSF, and more.

This event will be open to all printing students, so please tell people about it. If you don’t have one, or any, of these scholarships, make sure you attend. After all, it is free money.

If you have any questions or comments, email eboard@graphicartsassociation.com

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Resume Workshop

Tom Walker — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:39:36 +0000

I will be hosting a Resume Workshop on Wednesday the 26th at 6:30PM in Swan 218. I will be going over how to build a resume, how to polish one up, or how to start one. I will be going through Bill Jones’ PowerPoint as well.

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UPDATE: Composite Photos

Kyle Busse — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:58:14 +0000

For those of you who could not make the photo shoot on Thursday, there will be two days in which you can get your picture taken. They are as followed.

Monday from 3:30-5PM or 6-7PM in RANKIN 109

Tuesday from 11-12PM or 1:30-3PM in RANKIN 127

If you do not attend one of these times, you will not be on the composite. If you want to be on the composite, you can use last years photo, which costs an extra $12 (you will pay that out of pocket).

Please dress business casual and smile!

If you have any questions or comments, please email eboard@graphicartsassociation.com

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Welcome Back

Kyle Busse — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:10:48 +0000

Welcome back to Ferris State. Hope that everyone had a good winter break and a lot of rest.

We will be having our first general meeting Tuesday, January 18 at 11AM in SWAN 218. There will be free pizza for everyone that attends. If you know anybody that is new or isn’t in the GAA, please tell them about this event.

If you want to join the Graphic Arts Association for this semester, it will be $25.

Also on the agenda is the composite photos. They will be held on January 20 from 2-3PM in RANKIN 129. If you are a paying member, it is important that you are there.

If you have any questions or comments, please email eboard@graphicartsassociation.com

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Fall Banquet

Kyle Busse — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:28:51 +0000

Just a reminder that the Fall Banquet for the Graphic Arts Association will be on December 7th, starting at 6:30PM and ending at approximately 8:30PM. The event will be held in Rankin 238, which is the Founders’ Room.

Alumni Brandon Martinez will be giving a speech. He will be speaking about the transition between college and the workforce. If you have any questions, please see the following post.

Following the speech, Conati will be announcing the new e-board for the upcoming year.

Due to a limited budget and increased costs for dining this year, the event is only open to payed members in the Graphic Arts Association and our advisors, Conati and Smith. Please do not bring a guest with you.

Note: This is a formal function. Please dress up in business clothes.

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Updated Constitution and Bylaws

Logan Cashin — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:11:22 +0000

As a heads up for tomorrow’s meeting I wanted to make sure everyone got a copy of the revised Constitution and Bylaws. The E-Board and C-Board met on the 29th of October to update the Constitution so that it is more relevant and easier to understand with some of the changes that have happened in the GAA over the last few years.

As per our rules, the changes cannot be made official until they are presented to the general assembly and passed by majority vote. We will be holding a vote to approve the document as it is written in this PDF tomorrow, and if you have any questions, changes, or complaints that will be your time to voice them.

You can view the updated document HERE

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E-Board Elections

Kyle Busse — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:07:18 +0000

Election Day

The election of E-Board nominees will be held on Tuesday, November 2nd. This meeting will take place in SWAN 218 at 11AM. The nominees for each position will be give a 2-5 minute speech on why they should be voted for their position. If there is only one person for the position, a vote of confidence will be enacted.

Below are the people that are running for each position:

PRESIDENT

Kyle Busse

Kameron James

Tina Yahr

Greg Gibson

VICE PRESIDENT

Cyle Rulison

COMMISSIONER AT LARGE

Logan Cashin

SECRETARY

Ariel Star

Jennie Blasingame

Stephanie Guelette

Brooke Begley

TREASURER

Nanette Binagatan

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Fall Job Fair 2010

Kyle Busse — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Remember, the job fair is tomorrow, October 28th, from 11AM to 3PM. It will be held at Wink Arena.

I strongly encourage everyone to attend, even if you are not looking for a job or internship. Make sure that you talk to the follow companies:

ABS Graphics
Consolidated Graphics
Michigan Office Solutions
Quad Graphics

Talk to other companies as well, as they may have some information about jobs related to printing or new media.

The items that you should have on hand are your resume, business card, and positive energy. Also, dress up for this event. You want to present yourself in a professional way to these employers.

These are the list of companies that are doing on-campus interviews. Sign up for interview times during the job fair.

ABS Graphics – October 28th from 5PM – 10PM
Consolidated Graphics – October 29th from 8:30AM – 4:30PM

Quad Graphics will also be having a presentation tomorrow at 9:30AM in SWAN 218.

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Nomination Form

Logan Cashin — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:14:44 +0000

If you have not yet put in your nomination for next year’s E-Board, please go here to fill out a form for it. Instructions are on the form, and your identity will be kept secret. Nominations will be closed at midnight tonight, so get your picks in as early as possible.

Elections will be held next week on Tuesday.

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E-Board Nominations and Elections

Kyle Busse — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 21:52:23 +0000

Nomination Day

The E-Board nomination ceremony will be this coming Tuesday, October 25th during the general meeting at 11AM in SWAN 218. You MUST be at the meeting in order to cast your nomination ballot. You can only nominate someone, or yourself if you choose, if you are a paying member.

Each paying member will be able to nominate one person for each position (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Commissioner at Large). There will also be a section for the C-Board. This is purely for information purposes for the Vice President when choosing the C-Board chairpersons.

Only current freshman, sophomores, and juniors will be able to hold position for the upcoming Spring/Fall 2011 term. If you are interested in running for a position, talk to current members. Seniors will be allowed to serve as a C-Board chairperson only.

Election Day

The election of E-Board nominees will be held on Tuesday, November 2nd. The nominees for each position will be give a 2-5 minute speech on why they should be voted for their position. If there is only one person for the position, a vote of confidence will be enacted.

The election process will be explained before the nominations ceremony on Tuesday, October 25th.

There will be more information regarding the nomination and election process at the general meeting on Tuesday.

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Resume Workshops

David Curley — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:56:27 +0000

With the job fair just over a week away, it is time that the GAA gathers together to discuss and critique each others resumes, and talk about the companies that will be waiting to talk to us. The job fair is an excellent opportunity for students to network with the industry leaders, whether you’re looking for a job or not. We expect that all members attend the job fair, so in preparation we ask that everyone attends at least one resume workshop that we will be holding in Swan 218 over the next two weeks. The first will be this Thursday, October 21 @ 6:30 p.m., and the second will be Tuesday, October 26 @ 6:30 p.m. If you plan on attending the Job fair, it is mandatory that you attend at least one of these workshops. If you have a resume, please bring it to share with others, and if you do not yet have a resume, bring an open mind and a notebook. Sharing and presenting any resources or ideas that you may have during the workshop is strongly encouraged.

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Congratulations to…. Pre-Optometry? (Updated)

Tom Walker — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:43:18 +0000

As usual, we got screwed on the bed sheet banner just like everything else. Ferris never ceases to amaze me, they reward tackiness and horrible design. We should have known better, rather than make a bed sheet that looks good we should have tie-dyed it. Lame.

1st Pre-Optometry

2nd Clark (no image)

3rd Puterbaugh Henderson

Needless to say, a big thanks to everyone involved – Kameron, Sam, Greg, Nanette, and everyone else that played a part in giving it a shot, we tried and thats what matters. We can only try again next year. GAA!

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Homecoming Kickball Tournament

Kyle Busse — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:28:15 +0000

This is a reminder that the Graphic Arts Association will be playing kickball tomorrow, October 5. We will be meeting in SWAN 220 at 6:15PM for pre-game preparations, then walking down to Top Taggert Field to sign in at 6:30PM. The event starts at 7:00PM.

Bring your game faces to the field!

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Bed Sheet Banner

Tom Walker — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:54:29 +0000

The bed sheet banner is coming along nicely, remember it has to be finished by Monday. We will be working on it Thursday at 6. If anyone wants to volunteer to work over the weekend, let me know. We need all hands on deck!

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Maze Cutout

Tom Walker — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:32:20 +0000

The cutout has been printed on the Vutek. All we need to do now is work on the plywood. We have to paint it with a sealant, mount it, and cut out the holes. We are meeting tomorrow night in the light table room at 6:30PM to work on it. See you there.

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Membership

Logan Cashin — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:26 +0000

We’d like to remind everyone that your membership payments are due by Tuesday Sep 21st. The cost of membership is $25 per semester, or $40 for the school year. You can pay by giving cash or check (payable to Graphic Arts Association) to Nanette at any time before the deadline, or by Paypal via the payment button below.

Once your payment has been confirmed we will set up your GAA e-mail account and you will have access to all the services we offer. In addition to the e-mail account, your dues go towards services and events that the GAA manages. This includes:

GAA Business Cards
Workshops and seminars
The GAA Banquet
Guest speaker events
Business contacts
Tours
And more to come!

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CET Student Kick Off Picnic

Kyle Busse — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:26:35 +0000

The College of Engineering Technology is hosting a kick off picnic. It is free to all CET students and one guest.

Date: Tuesday, September 14th

Time: Serving begins at 6:30 p.m.

Location: West side of the Swan Parking Lot (#2) on the lawn south of the National Elastomer Center. (Rain location: Granger Center for Construction and HVACR)

Great food and beverages, terrific music, and lots of fun provided. Three-$500 financial award vouchers as well as two-$100 and five-$50 bookstore gift certificates will be awarded. Lots of great door prizes, too. Must have an I.D. and be present to win.

I hope to see everyone there to win the coveted $500 financial award vouchers.

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Welcome Back!

Logan Cashin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:41:22 +0000

The GAA would like to welcome back it’s members for the 2010-2011 school year. Our first general meeting will be held on Tuesday Sept 7th at 11 AM. We will be meeting in SWAN 218 as usual, and there will be free pizza! We would also like to extend an invitation to all the new and old students who would like to become members. Feel free to come to the meeting to see what we’re about, and to get any questions answered.

We will also be hosting a welcome back picnic on Thursday Sept 9th from 5:30 – 8:00 PM. The picnic will be at Prof. Smith’s house, and directions will be made available online and in SWAN 220 beginning next week. There will be free food and drink, as well as music, games, and weather permitting boat rides/swimming in the lake. If you need a ride please sign up on the sheet posted in SWAN 220 on the GAA office door.

Any questions or concern contact Logan Cashin (e-mail or 989-600-5317)

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Congrats to Mackenzie!

Tina Yahr — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:39:04 +0000

Congratulations to Mackenzie for her participation in the Skills USA National Competition in Kansas City! She brought home 4th place after a long week dedicated to Graphic Communications. You go girl!

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GAA Party!

Kyle Busse — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:37:56 +0000

The noids are coming Tuesday, April 27th at 11 AM. Please be there, as we will be talking about the semester and recognizing members of the GAA. There will be FREE PIZZA AND POP!

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SkillsUSA

Kyle Busse — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:53:42 +0000

SkillsUSA was a success! The competition was held on Friday and Saturday, April 15-16. 17 contestants competed in the secondary level, as well as 4 students in the post-secondary level. Students were tested on their knowledge in prepress, workflow, press, bindery, production planning, and their overall knowledge of printing.

Jim Cloudman, one of the workflow judges was reached for comment. ”It was interesting to see how the students handled the challenges of the workflow competition,” explaining his surprise on how well the students did. He was one of the many judges that helped made this competition possible. Other judges included Mackenzie Thayer, Greg Wojciechowski, Tina Yahr, Brandon Martinez, Kameron James, and Logan Cashin.

Ferris State University and Graphic Arts Association alumni Amela Mujkic and James O’Gorman were spotted at the competition judging the production planning and press, respectively. They were welcomed by current students and professors, sharing stories and jokes. Mujkic also showed everyone a copy of Entertainment Weekly that included a video within the magazine, in which everyone was awestruck by the sight.

In the end, everybody was proud of themselves for making it through the competition. Though tired, the contestants gave each other a round of applause for competing and the advisors congratulated them for representing their high school and college. For the post-secondary level, Mackenzie Thayer took the gold, followed by Kyle Busse taking the silver and Josh Bunker taking the bronze. Nanette Binagatan, the fourth contestant, didn’t place, but she was glad that she had the chance to compete. Thayer will go on to compete in Nationals, which will happen June 20-25th of this year.

Not to be forgotten, the competitors and advisors gave Pat Klarecki a huge “thank you” for making the Graphic Communications competition possible. His hard work and dedication to SkillsUSA is noteworthy, and he will build on this years competition to make a better competition for next year.

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Mini Composites Are Here

Kyle Busse — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:22:40 +0000

The mini composites are here, feel free to pick one up. They are located in the GAA office.

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Please Don’t Mind the Dust…

Brandon Martinez — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:17:06 +0000

As you can tell, the web site is currently being updated (appearance). This should be done by the end of the day. If you cannot find something, please contact either me or Logan, and we’ll be more than happy to help you locate the resource you need. Thank you for your patience.

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Site Maintenance

GAA Web Site Administrator — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:30:56 +0000

As a notice, the site may be unavailable for a few hours tonight (or only partially functional). Thank you for your patience. Site Maintenance is a post from: Graphic Arts Association

Site Maintenance is a post from: Graphic Arts Association

A Couple Updates

Logan Cashin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:58:55 +0000

If you haven’t already noticed, there are a couple changes going on with the site, and the GAA in general. I’ve added a new tab on the top navigation bar that will have all of the minutes from our various meetings. The side bar has two new links as well. One if for the digital version of our GAA handbook for new members, and the other is a link to our weekly agenda for our general meetings.

We have lots of other great things planned to make the web site better, and to get more information out in the open for the public and our members. Brandon is working on changing the theme of the website around to be more like a site and less like a blog, and hopes to have it done by the end of the semester. And I will be working on assembling several documents on how to utilize all of our services to make it easier to stay in touch, and up to date, with the GAA

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Spring Job Fair 2010

Kyle Busse — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:49:59 +0000

My fellow printers,

In case you haven’t heard, there is a Job Fair coming up this Thursday at Wink Arena from 11AM – 3PM. There are going to be two companies that are geared toward printing, QuadGraphics and Consolidated. Talk to other companies to see if the offer positions in printing related departments.

Dress for success and bring your student ID with you to gain entrance.

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Cartoon Composite

Jim Cloudman — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:51:33 +0000

Can you find yourself, or better yet guess them all?

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Yes They Fit in a Roladex…

Logan Cashin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:12:37 +0000

Business Cards are in!

They will be available for pickup tomorrow from 8-12 AM and again from 4:30-5:00 PM. You can also get them Tuesday at the meeting, or until 3:15. If you won’t be able to be in during any of those times please let me know and I will make sure your cards get to you.

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Griffins Game Trip Canceled

Logan Cashin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:30:16 +0000

The Griffins Game Trip has been canceled due to lack of interest/drivers. Griffins Game Trip Canceled is a post from: Graphic Arts Association

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