Next Meeting

Tuesday May 18th, 7 pm

How An Internet Business Operates

Mark Rogers, president of Frame Destination will take us on a tour of his large operation. He will demonstrate the equipment used in his facility as well as talk about his internet based business that caters primarily to photographers and high volume clients.

Mark started his business to fill the need for simple, elegant and archival frames that were in high demand by photographers.

Do not miss this opportunity to learn how he uses the web to market his products and cater to his clients. More and more businesses now use the web to attract clients, expand their base and conduct transactions.

Check out his website at www.framedestination.com

The meeting will be at :

Frame Destination

13539 Method St.

Dallas, TX, 75243

(972) 479-1188 

Upcoming Workshop

July 18th, 9 am to 4 pm

with James Miller, CPF, GCF

Preservation Mounting With Mylar

And

Beyond Fit and Finish

Jim Miller is a popular speaker and author. His lectures and workshops are well attended. His innovative mounting methods are easily implemented in any frame shop.

Cost will be $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non-members.

The workshop will be at Vinyard Frame Designs on Dragon St. In the Dallas Design District.

Certified Picture Framer Test

We will also be conducting a CPF test the same day, if you wish to take the test and be recognized as one of the best call PPFA national to register.

Open Print Competition

Just for fun!

A lot of you were disappointed that we did not have an open competition at our Christmas party this year so we are having our own chapter competition on the day of the workshop on July 18th. Bring your best framed piece, the most popular choice entry will win $100.00!

So get creative and start framing! Remember only one vote per shop will be allowed.

Note: Framed pieces entered in this competition are not eligible for entry in the National Competition.

2010-2011 International PRINT and OPEN Framing Competition

The PPFA International PRINT and OPEN Framing Competition will be held during the PPFA Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, Feb. 1-3, 2011. First, second, third, and honorable mention winners from each of the chapters’ competitions are eligible to advance to the International Competition.

2010-2011 PRINT Competition Piece

“Fall Leaf/Blue Sky” by artist Linda Sutton – is a digital photograph reproduction using Epson Ultrachrome inks on Epson Premium Luster “E” Surface paper, sized 8″ X 6-1/2″.

To purchase your copy (only $30.00) contact Jerry, Michael, Bobbie or Marianne.

In an effort to improve communications between Chapter members and making this website more interactive we’ve added a Forum. You can discuss business topics, ask for advice on framing matters, swap, buy or sell from your fellow framers and much more. If you want to join please call our webmaster; Troy Veluz, to get your user ID and password. We are open to any suggestions to improve or expand this format. Our goal is make this Forum an effective tool to exchange ideas and increase local ties between members. For more info; please call Jerry, Michael or Troy.

Join today and help our chapter to be the best it can be!

Larson-Juhl is sponsoring this seminar in Dallas featuring Ken Baur who is a frequent speaker at national framing conventions and authors the retailing column for Picture Framing Magazine.

Monday April 12th 7:30 am to 9:30 am

at: Addison Conference & Theater Center

15650 Addison Rd.

Addison, Texas.

* How do you build a website that builds your business while cutting marketing expenses?

* What are the keys to building website traffic?

* How does e-mail marketing tie into an effective web presence?

* Are you doing everything you can to separate your business from big box competitors?

* Are you a full service frame shop?

* Learn what going beyond basic service can do to grow your business.

Please RSVP to your sales representative.