This document provides an agenda for the AFFLINK Summit taking place June 14-17 in San Antonio. The agenda lists the schedule of events including registration, receptions, breakfasts, lunches, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and tours. Breakout session topics include healthcare purchasing trends, influencing salespeople, outsourcing strategies, territory growth strategies, brand strategies, and sales force management. The document also lists new AFFLINK members and suppliers and recognizes AFFLINK's selection in a list of top supply chain projects.
1. A Quarterly Publication for AFFLINK
Members and Suppliers
Summer 2015
AFFLINK Selected
as ``Top 100
Supply Chain
ProJects
for 2015´´
Where Are
We Going for
NL 11? pg 18
Summit
Survival
Guide pg 5
The Next Generation
of ELEVATE pg 4
pg 3
2.
3. 1summer 2015
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
1:00pm–5:00pm
AFFLINK Member & Supplier
Registration – Convention
Center: Exhibit Hall C
1:00pm–5:00pm AFFLINK
Supplier Booth Set-Up
Convention Center:
Exhibit Hall C
6:00pm–7:00pm AFFLINK New
Member & Supplier Reception
Convention Center:
Lonesome Dove (Riverwalk)
7:00pm–8:30pm
AFFLINK Welcome Reception
Convention Center:
Lonesome Dove (Riverwalk)
MONDAY, JUNE 15
6:00am–7:45am
AFFLINK Member & Supplier
Registration – Marriott
Rivercenter- Foyer
6:30am–8:00am
AFFLINK Group Breakfast
Marriott Rivercenter -
Salons CDE
8:00am–9:00am AFFLINK
Opening Message
Marriott Rivercenter –
Salons GHI
10:00am–5:00pm
Guest Tours
9:10am–12:00pm
Educational Breakout Session
Marriott Rivercenter:
See Listings
12:00pm–1:00pm
AFFLINK Group Lunch
Convention Center:
Ballroom B
1:00pm–5:00pm AFFLINK
Marketplace (Session I)
*Evening Open for
Group Dinners
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
7:00am–8:00am
AFFLINK Group Breakfast
Marriott Rivercenter -
Salons CDE
8:00am–8:50am
Keynote Speaker:
Joe Calamusa – Managing
Director of The University of
Alabama Sales Program and
Clinical Professor of Marketing
in the Culverhouse College of
Commerce – Marriott
Rivercenter- Salons GHI
9:00am–11:50am
Educational Breakout Sessions
Marriott Rivercenter:
See Listings
12:00pm–1:00pm
AFFLINK Group Lunch
Convention Center: Ballroom B
1:00pm–5:00pm AFFLINK
Marketplace (Session II)
Convention Center:
Exhibit Hall C
1:00pm–5:00pm Guest Tours
6:00pm–10:00pm
AFFLINK Fiesta – La Villita
(Located on San Antonio
Riverwalk)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
7:00am–8:00am
AFFLINK Group Breakfast
Marriott Rivercenter -
Salons CDE
8:00am–12:00pm AFFLINK
Marketplace (Session III)
Convention Center:
Exhibit Hall C
Departures throughout the day
Summit 2015 – Agenda
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
new suppliers
members
New Service
Providers
Sentinel Safety Group
Sterling B2B
Right On Interactive
New Members
My Office Products
Nashville, TN
Pro-Pack • Indianapolis, IN
Prudential Overall Supply
Irvine, CA
Technical Packaging Systems
Kalamazoo, MI
The Cleaning House
Sanitation Supplies
Hamilton, Ontario
True Choice Pack Corporation
Dayton, OH
5. 3summer 2015
AFFLINK has been recognized in the
Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s
list of “100 Great Supply Chain
Projects for 2015.”
This year's list honors leading supply
chain solution and service providers who
have demonstrated utmost leadership
assisting their clients in reaching supply
chain excellence. According to the S&DCE
Organization, these companies are leaders
who have produced measurable gains
in ROI through cost-cutting and increased
efficiency—whether in warehouse, transportation,
procurement sourcing and other categories
in the end-to-end supply chain.”
“Our eLev8® process enabled Zodiac
Aerospace to uncover opportunities and
implement new programs that resulted in
immediate and ongoing supply chain
savings,” said Dennis Riffer, President and
CEO of AFFLINK. “We are honored to have
this initiative included in S&DCE’s distinguished
list of 100 Great Supply Chain Projects for 2015,
but truly our goal is to find innovative ways to
reduce supply chain costs for all our clients.”
The S&DCE judges evaluated the project
submissions based on:
• Ambitiousness and scope of each project
• Creative application of technologies,
solutions, and services used
• Extent of the business results and impact
• Clarity of each submission
AFFLINK’s submission highlighted
reducing supply chain costs for Zodiac
Aerospace through their Performance for
Growth Initiative. With the help of AFFLINK
and the eLev8 process, Zodiac Aerospace
showed a 17% savings across 14 of their
North American manufacturing plants.
The initiative spanned multiple categories,
including Corrugated, Abrasives, Tape,
Packaging, Poly Bags, Restroom Supplies,
Safety/MRO, and Labels; allowing eLev8
to track down $634,900.00 in supply chain
savings through product and process
improvements. Zodiac Aerospace – Cabin
and Structures successfully reached their
target within seven months of the one year
program timeframe.
AFFLINK Recognized in S&DCE’s “100 Great
Supply Chain Projects for 2015”
For more information on S&DCE’s 100 Great Supply Chain Projects for 2015,
please visit www.sdcexec.com where
you can view all 100 of this year’s award recipients.
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The Next Generation of ELEVATE Has Arrived
Launching at Summit this month, the
Next Generation of ELEVATE will be
unveiled to Members and Suppliers as
the latest innovation AFFLINK’s undertaken
to keep our organization at the forefront of
the industry.
Based on the research conducted by many
third-party consultants, we realized over the
past 18 months that the market was indeed
changing. Our customers—the new Millennial
purchasing agents—are bringing a consumer-
minded experience with them into the B2B
world. The online research and “shopping”
exercises they perform to acquire goods and
services at home are now bleeding into the
day-to-day activities of their professional
careers in strategic sourcing.
Along with this shifting trend came the
realization that traditional methods of reaching
these people, through in-person sales calls and
print catalogs, were fast becoming obsolete.
And that in order to keep our value proposition
top-of-mind, we realized the necessity to
engage the customer differently if we were to
remain relevant in the decision-making process.
In essence, we had to:
• Reach them in the manner they wanted to
be reached (online)
• Design and deliver a customer-centric
experience
• Be a resource (non-sales) by providing
consistent, relevant content
• Create intuitive platforms that encourage
interaction and engagement to allow for
problem-solving
• Increase brand trust with testimonials,
peer reviews and proof sources
• Be easy to do business with
These guiding principles became the
foundation for the development of ELEVATE.
And, in less than 12 months, we took this
concept and made it into a reality. With the
launch of ELEVATE to the end-user, we can
now fill the funnel faster—bringing more
value through top-line sales to our Member
and Supplier partners than ever before.
7. 5summer 2015
Breakout Sessions pgs 6-7
Show Specials pgs 10-12
Booth directory pg 14
Why AFFLINK, from a BSC Point of View
Led by Brian Lewis, Vice President of Operations, Franz Building Services
Join Brian Lewis, Frantz Building Services - Vice President of Operations, as he covers the
benefits of the AFFLINK program through the eyes of a BSC. Brian will answer questions on why
Frantz Building Services transitioned to AFFLINK and his view of the most compelling real world
advantages derived from the AFFLINK solution.
Summit 2015 Breakout Sessions
The Current Healthcare Landscape of GPOs, IDNs & Regional Purchasing Coalitions & How to Work With Them!
Led by Tom Middleton, MDSI
Healthcare Members, you don't want to miss this breakout! Tom Middleton, Vice President of Sales for
Medical Distribution Solutions Inc (MDSI) will address the state of Healthcare today, the acceleration
of Healthcare reform, value based purchasing and beyond. Tom is an industry expert who will shed
new light on where the focus of Distributors is best suited and what is now truly driving business.
Walk away with a better understanding of the "big picture" in Healthcare.
The Buck Starts Here - How to Influence Salespeople to Think Like YOU!
Led by Barry Wright, Senior Partner, Grosvenor Training and Consulting
Learn the importance of how to collectively inspire, coach, demand and influence your salespeople
to think like you -- the owner/principal. Their confidence will come from understanding, practice and
reinforcement, and industry vet and partner at Grosvenor Training Group, Barry Wright, will help you
communicate to your sales teams that they may just see the point of why "The Buck Starts Here!"
Barry has worked to train many of our Supplier and Distributor partners' sales teams -- both on the
Facility Maintenance and Packaging side. So if you're looking to improve sales force effectiveness --
you won't want to miss this breakout at Summit.
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Finding a Foothold In the World of Outsourcing
Led by Dave Frank, President, American Institute for Cleaning Sciences
Recent data shared from the U.S. Energy Information Administration reveals just how prevalent
outsourcing has become – regardless of the end-market serviced. As this trend continues to gain
favor, AFFLINK Members will need to understand how best to form long-term partnerships within
the building service contractor market. Dave Frank, President of the American Institute of Cleaning
Sciences, will translate the information into real-world terms so that you can develop strategies and
tactics to better engage with contractors in your marketplace and increase business in this growing
market vertical.
Grow What You Own: Targeted Territory Penetration
Led by Joe Calamusa, Managing Director of The University of Alabama Sales Program and a Clinical Professor of Marketing
in the Culverhouse College of Commerce
• A portfolio approach to driving growth in a geographic region
• Combining principles of time management and customer management to increase share and
profitability
• Building territory strategies with specific resource allocation processes
• Employing competitive mapping and value matching to make resource decisions
• Best practices across multiple industries
Humility & Business Growth, Are They Related?
Led by Rosie Rangel, Director of Membership, ISSA
Humility is probably the business world's least appreciated emotion. Over the years, thousands
of gurus have insisted that the key to success (especially in sales) is to be assertive, aggressive,
and proud. Nevertheless, it's more difficult to make a sale, or convince somebody else that you
understand their position, without a huge dollop of personal humility. Come learn some simple,
easy-to-implement ideas that will take your organization to the next level!
Member Brands: Something for Everyone
Led by Ron Wright, VP of Member Brands, AFFLINK
Offering Members many ways to purchase and save, the new AFFEX programs that we’re rolling out
provide a bundle of private label options that have something for everyone! Whether you’re wanting
to enhance margins by placing full truck orders, lower minimums by mixing your AFFEX branded
items with your Preferred Supplier skus, or looking to reduce inventory by purchasing directly from
redistribution, we now have programs and options that will benefit EVERY AFFLINK Member. Find
out how to take advantage of YOUR brand at Summit.
Playing Offense: Re-Defining the Role of Your Top Guns
Led by Dave Frank, President, American Institute for Cleaning Sciences
The sales force is the lifeblood of all businesses. But managing “top-guns” and focusing their talents
is an ongoing challenge for owners and sales managers. In this session we will examine research that
shows how to maximize your sales talent, find ways to redefine their roles, and explore opportunities
to grow profitable sales using existing resources. You’ll leave ready to take ideas back to your
company and implement immediately!
The New Customer Experience: Transparent Supply Chains
Led by: Dr. Adam Rapp, D. Paul & Charlene Jones Endowed Chair in Services Marketing at the University of Alabama
• Philosophies and fundamentals of The New Customer Experience
• Internal and external supply chain efficiencies through transparency
• The challenges and benefits of operational and communication alignment
• Managing shifting concerns in the buying cycle
• Best practices across multiple industries
Summit 2015 Breakout Sessions
9. 7summer 2015
Summit 2015 Breakout Sessions
The Next Generation of ELEVATE for Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Industrial
Led by Radhika DeLaire and Michael Wilson, AFFLINK
AFFLINK will unveil “the Next Generation” of its industry-leading sales tool during segment specific
breakout sessions at Summit. Designed as a marketing front-end to the existing software, ELEVATE
6.0 will be marketed directly to the end-using decision makers in key market segments. Our goal is
to drive revenue for our Members and Suppliers – and this powerful new system will build awareness
and generate demand that will in turn increase sales leads.
In 2015, we’re going to help you get ELEVATE in front of more companies, more decision makers
and in more areas than ever before…and provide you with some tools help get the word out in your
trading areas. If you’re a current ELEVATE Member, or looking to learn more about its benefits, you
won’t want to miss this engaging session.
Supplier Focused Session for ELEVATE also scheduled.
This Safety Stuff is Frustrating – Clearing the Fog and Increasing Safety Sales
Led by Kent Huber, Sentinel Safety Group
This session will enhance your knowledge of safety and give you some tools to increase safety sales.
The professional safety consultants at Sentinel Safety Group have the experience and know-how
to help you increase safety sales and improve your overall understanding of how to finally break
through to your clients and start selling safety.
Uncover Your Hidden Profits
Led by Dan Banks, Director of Sales, DDI
Recent technology innovations have made it easier than ever to find the hidden profits within your
company's operations. Take a look at your largest inventory investments and learn the proven ways
to get the best return. See what's missing in your pricing structure to squeeze out optimum profit-
ability. Use basic CRM tools and sales team activity management to uncover forgotten follow ups.
Don't miss out on dollars owed from returned goods management and warranty claims. Pick up
these tips and more in this eye-opening presentation by DDI System.
Leading Trends in Technology
Led by Ed Raffo, VP of Operations and Chris Raffo, President, Universal Business Systems
Web and Online Ordering: The game has changed in a short period of time driven by outside
influences into the traditional market place. The expectations of today’s online users (including B2B
and B2C customers), the make-up of this new audience and what you need to do to address their
expectations will all be examined.
Accessibility to the Back End System: Take a deeper look at the ways technology has made it
feasible and easier to access the core back end system to empower more real time knowledge.
What is the “Cloud”, how has it facilitated greater accessibility and what does it feature to provide
redundancy and up time?
Business Intelligence: Information is power but if it cannot be understood by the user it is meaningless.
Examine trends and ways to make that information more understandable to the average user.
Are You Relevant? Remaining Relevant in Today’s Packaging World
Led by Mark Matthews, Owner, NuVision Strategies, LLC
How does your company remain a relevant part of the packaging solution conversation in a world
where everything is changing? How do you differentiate your company to packaging buyers that
want to marginalize your role? This session will provide insights and answers to these
questions and more.
11. 9summer 2015
Master Distribution Services “Wholesale you can trust” Master Distribution Services
is dedicated to support independent distribution across Canada. Over the past 18
years we have focus on the providing high quality product with reliable customer
service and support. From our inception we have three simple policies designed for
the growth of the independent distributors; 1. No Minimum Order; 2. Broken Case
Options; 3. Do Not Sell to the End User. Strong partnerships are essential for sustainable growth. The team at Master
Distribution Services is ready to meet your supply chain needs. Give us a call and we can get started – 1.800.410.1024
CANADA CORNER BOOTH
The Safety Zone Founded in 1973, The Safety Zone has become the nation's premier source for
personal protection equipment and supplies. We make products for jan/san, food processing,
foodservice, safety, industrial and healthcare applications. Most of our customers enjoy one or
two day service from one of our eight stocking warehouses throughout the U.S. and in Canada.
We sell only through distribution.
The Safety Zone's product line includes disposable and reusable gloves, disposable apparel,
rainwear, safety glasses, hearing and respiratory protection, plus first aid kits and eyewash
stations. Additionally, we wholesale products from Honeywell, Dupont Tyvek, Moldex and
many other quality manufacturers of safety equipment.
New for summer 2015, we are excited to introduce True Count, our comprehensive line
of disposable cutlery, straws and stirrers, as well as Pure Defender, a unique line of bacterial-
based cleaning solutions for commercial kitchens.
The Safety Zone is proud to be an AFFLINK supplier. Try Us On! BOOTH #112
SpillTech Spills happen. Whether they’re big or small, part of routin e maintenance or an
unexpected emergency. In any case, we know your customers don’t want to deal with spills
or leaks. But when cleanup is inevitably required, they’ll want a brand they can trust – that
brand is SpillTech, the smart spill solution. For over four decades, SpillTech has been a
leading provider of affordable, high-quality polypropylene sorbent products for industrial
maintenance and spill cleanup to distributors worldwide. SpillTech’s products
can be trusted to take care of any spill or leak – whether it’s oil, water,
coolants or other liquids – with maximum efficiency. There’s virtually
no cleanup SpillTech products can’t handle. SpillTech has the only truly
nationwide distribution and logistic network in the industry. Our
customers know that our multiple warehouses mean faster delivery.
Spills happen. And when they do, SpillTech will be there to provide the
smart spill solution. BOOTH #111
Summit Sponsorships continued
Thanks For Your Support!
Thanks to these additional Summit Sponsors!
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Summit Show Specials
Cascades: $300 off per truck load of folded and hard wound towel (can be mixed) (AFFLINK Member
or Cascades brands can mixed). $2.00 off ServOne Napkin. Additional promotions on: FoodService
Towels, DRC Napkin, DRC Wipers and Premium Spunlace line.
ACS Industries: 3% off one order placed between 6/1/15 -6/30/15.
Tolco Industries: $358.80 off per case of Model 180 PVC Drum Pump. $7.56 off per case of
ecochoice Deluxe Flat Urinal Screens.
Safety Zone: Special Summit 2015 pricing for all AFFLINK Members who visit our booth. Valid
June 15 through June 30 for first time orders of products of the following: 15% off new orders of
Black Nitrile Dipped Gloves. $1.00 off per case of Indigo Nitrile Gloves.
Nifty Products: ATTENTION AFFLINK MEMBERS. Nifty Products offers you great products for: Door
openers or as Add-ons to orders & products ALL of your customers use. Order now for Best Bracket
pricing through 2015. $25.95 off per dozen of Industrial Markers. $0.48 off a roll of Ultra Clear Tape.
National Checking Company: National Checking would like to offer the following specials for
the AFFLINK 2015 Summit show: 3% off every Food Rotation roll/case sold. 50 cents off every
GuestCheck case sold.
Carlisle: Receive an additional 10% using the promo code #20305 good through June 30, 2015 off
these products: 20’’ Value Rotary Brush one pack for $58.59. Universal Style Plate of one pack (6
each) for $3.15.
Malish: FREE Freight on ALL Orders with a minimum of $100, effective 6/15-6/25.
Sabert: 3% off select products within each category: Textured Bowls, Cutlery & Utensils, Drinkware,
and Dinner Plates. Ship dates: June 29, 2015 to August 29, 2015.
AJM Packaging Corporation: $0.25 off per bale of Merchandise Bags. $0.15 off per case of Paper Plates.
Available off-invoice with orders placed beginning June 22, 2015 through July 10, 2015, calling for
delivery by July 24, 2015. *Note: Maximum two truckloads per customer.
Georgia-Pacific: $2.00/case OFF your first order with GP. First orders must be placed with GP by
7/15/15-calling for shipment by 7/31/15. Minimum of 4 skus in Georgia-Pacific Professional Series
Convenience Cases to be eligible discounts.
13. 11summer 2015
Summit Show Specials continued
Bocks Board Packaging, Inc.: 3% discount for prepaid stock orders placed between June 14th-June
18th, 2015. Items that qualify for discount: A flute, B flute, Virgin Kraft, Advantage (Recycled) Kraft,
Butcher Paper and Freezer Paper. $4,000 minimum, any combination of products. Delivers to
normal delivery areas, 10-14 working day lead time.
XYNYTH Manufacturing Corp.: 30% off XYNYTH Mountaineer 75 (Commercial Icemelt Spreader) and
XYNYTH Mountaineer- Lite Spreader using coupon code: XYNYTH2015AFFLINK. Products
must be purchased & delivered between July 1st and October 31st, 2015.
Dart Container Corporation: 3% off invoice items of All Dart and Solo items, excluding: Custom Printed
and Custom Embossed Merchandise, Deviated non-proprietary National Account Business, Contract
Feeder Business, Equipment (pitcher handles, malt collars, etc.) and Consumer/Retail Products. Or-
der dates: June 15th- June 26th, 2015 and Shipping dates: June 16th- July 3rd, 2015.
Genpak: $0.25/CS off standard product line items. Two Truckload maximum. Promo will be paid off
invoice on first 2 invoices and allowances are only paid on direct purchases (NO purchases thru Re-
distribution). All Standard exclusions apply.
WNA: 3% off on all items. Includes catering items and excludes: King Packaging cutlery & kits,
custom prints, custom packs, contract and national account business & proprietary items.
Promotion runs from July 1, 2015 to September 1, 2015
FoodHandler Inc.: 3% off on all FoodHandler brands (excludes National Accounts). Order period: June
15 - July 17, 2015. One order only for immediate shipment. Proof of sale /Billback required.
NEXSTEP Commercial Products: $93.75 off MaxiRough Janitor Cart. 53 cents off Scrubbing
Sponges. 5% Off of one order when you bring your prepared order and submit it at the show.
Offer good on orders placed: June 14, 2015 to June 17, 2015. Products covered: All Products.
Offer good on one order only during promotion period. Use Promo Code “AFFLINK15” when
placing order.* Exclusions: May not be used in conjunction with bid pricing, other promotions, etc.
San Jamar: Purchase at least $1,000 net on 1 order and receive prepaid freight on the entire order OR
Purchase at least $3,000 net on 1 order and receive an extra 3% off list price on the entire order OR
Purchase at least $4,000 net on 1 order and receive an extra 4% off list price on the entire order OR
Purchase at least $5,000 net on 1 order and receive an extra 5% off list price on the entire order.
Effective- 6/15/15-7/3/15. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Applies to direct purchases only.
Offer good only on San Jamar branded product.
Betco: Sell Now…Pay Later. Extended terms on floor care equipment. No limit on quantity. Option
to exchange equipment from your warehouse with new Betco equipment within terms of the
stocking order.
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Summit Show Specials continued
Big D: 5% off all orders placed the week of the show (June 16-19, 2015).
The Andersen Company: 5% discount on orders placed at Summit. Show Special is not available in con-
junction with other promotions.
Wausau Paper: $150 truckload allowance on full truckload orders of assorted products. The
special truckload allowance can only be obtained for orders placed June 15-19, 2015. When placing
applicable orders, please note "The AFFLINK 2015 Summit Special." Orders must be scheduled for
immediate shipment. This offer will be extended to AFFLINK Members who are current customers
of Wausau Paper Towel & Tissue, LLC.
Havells: PAR Lamp 19W/LED PAR38/FL/DIM $22.10. A-Shape Lamp 6W/LED A19/2700/DIM $5.40.
Prices are effective through June 30, 2015. Valid on prepaid freight orders only.
AMMEX: Bring your orders to the show, spin the wheel at the AMMEX table and get up to
10% discount!
Safetec: Bring your order and save 10% on the Entire Safetec Product Line! *Please Note: Discount
only valid on current 2015 AFFLINK Pricing List.
AmerCare: AFFLINK Show Special: 3% off one order.
NILodor: 5% discount on all orders placed at Summit. BONUS BUY: 10% off all new items purchased
at Summit. Excludes Certified Pile Brush and already discounted items.
Tuway American Group: Discount pricing on selected: finish mops, wet mops and dust mops.
Call our Customer Care Department for your special pricing. Prepaid show special $1,000. 5 Case
Maximum quantities for each product shown. Purchase order must be presented at the show-no
pre-orders or post orders. Cannot be combined with bid pricing or any other promotions.
AFFLINK Member Brands:
• Americo – 10% off Chemical Free Striping/ Deep Scrub Pad (Americo- Maroon Eco Prep “EPP”
Chemical Free Strip Pad)
• Big D – 5% off all orders placed the week of the show
• Carroll – Fire Sale on the remaining AFFLAB Inventory (I do not have exact details)
• Berkley Square – 10% on Breakroom Products(list of items on sell sheet being sent to me), 5% on
AFFEX/Berkley Square products, 10% on Vegware on orders placed the week of the show + an
additional 2 weeks.
15. 13summer 2015
Evening on San Antonio’s storied River Walk is mesmerizing. Twinkling lights,
shimmering water, and the movement of the crowd envelope you in a
whimsical party found nowhere else on the planet.
“There’s magic here,” says Bill Lyons, manager of Casa Rio, the oldest restaurant
on the river. “When I walk down the steps and onto the River Walk, I feel I’m in
someplace special.”
La Villita, adjacent of the River Walk in downtown San Antonio, was originally
settled nearly 300 years ago as one of the city’s first neighborhoods and was
adapted into a center for regional arts. It’s also a memorable place for events!
In the midst of La Villita’s tree-lined walkways, AFFLINK will host Members and
Suppliers at a Fiesta for our final night event. You’ll enjoy traditional Mexican
fare, fantastic music and enchanting entertainment in an open air plaza on the
river. This is sure to be an unforgettable night with AFFLINK friends and family!
The FINAL NIGHT FIESTA is the culmination of the AFFLINK year.
Join us on June 16th
for the AFFLINK Fiesta!
AFFLINK
Fiesta!
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As you may have heard, AFFLINK
recently created a new steering
committee to integrate the next
generation of leaders into our organization.
The Emerging Executive Steering Committee
is comprised of under-40 executives who are
second, third and fourth generation leaders
from their respective businesses. The Emerging
Executives endeavor to advocate for innovative
ideas addressing the needs of millennials as
they rapidly transition into the majority of
employees and consumers.
“The idea of Emerging Executives was
initially brought up during Summit 2014, where
discussions were had among the Members about
engaging the next generation of executives
within the group,” said Michael Wilson, VP of
Marketing for AFFLINK. “The up and coming
leaders of these organizations have great ideas
and different needs than their predecessors and
simply need a place to connect, build relation-
ships and share their thoughts. That’s why we
felt compelled to create E2.”
Despite hailing from all across the country,
the group felt an immediate kinship as they
share similarly unique roles and responsibilities.
They got off to an energetic start planning the
framework for the group and additional social
gatherings. The founding members wrote a
mission and charter for the steering committee.
Passionate young leaders, the Emerging
Executives are charging full-steam ahead.
Since the initial breakout planning session,
at National Planning Meeting, the group has
grown from 12 members to 22. They have
met monthly via conference call and video
conference and have already come up with
some great ideas to implement within the
AFFLINK organization.
The committee wrote and completed a self-
survey of their strengths and needs
and endeavored to solve for the most pressing
issues. Their initial priority was to build a peer
network and develop mentoring relationships.
To this end, AFFLINK is launching a new
mentoring program to meet this need at
Summit 2015.
AFFLINK MENTORING PROGRAM
The AFFLINK Mentoring Program was
designed at the request of the Emerging
Executives Steering Committee to foster
professional growth and networking through
a community of familiarity, respect and
confidentiality. We believe that such a program
fosters a mutually beneficial relationship,
bridging generations and creating value for
both the mentor and the mentee.
Spending time with a peer can spark a
change in your business and start a meaningful
relationship with a trusted colleague. If this
is something that interests you, find out more
information at Summit or contact Lacey
Anderson at landerson@afflink.com.
Emerging Executives Forge Ahead
19. 17summer 2015
Item # Description Size Selling Unit
PM-BWUDP Unscented BabyWipes, Dispenser Pack 7.7" x 6.7" 80/pk - 8 pk/cs
PM-BWSDP Lightly Scented BabyWipes, Dispenser Pack 7.7" x 6.7" 80/pk - 8 pk/cs
White Cloud® BabyWipes
• Soft cloth for cleansing skin
• Baby wipes contain skin soothing ingredients like Natural Aloe and Lanolin
• Alcohol Free, latex free and hypoallergenic
• Packaging is more hygienic than a tub and provides less waste upon disposal
• Snap lid ensures wipes stay fresh and do not dry out
• Made in the USA
Item # Description Size Selling Unit
PM-FWDP Flushable Cleansing Cloth, Dispenser Pack 7.1”x 5.5” 42/pk - 24 pk/cs
Health Gards® Flushable Cleansing Cloth
• 6.7”x 5.5”Hydraspun® fabric
• Aqueous formulation
• Contains Aloe and Lanolin
• Lightly fragranced
• Passes all 7 tests in the INDA/EDANA Flushability Assessment Protocol
• Flush only one or 2 wipes at a time
• Septic safe
• Biodegradable in an aquatic environment
• Convenient pop-up dispenser pack
Item # Description Size Selling Unit
PM-AWGDP Disposable Cleansing Cloth, Gel, Dispenser Pack 11.8" x 8.7" 48/pk - 12 pk/cs
PM-AWGT Disposable Cleansing Cloth, Gel,Tub 9.0" x 13.0" 64/pk - 8 pk/cs
PM-AWSP Disposable Cleansing Cloth, Aqueous, Soft Pack 12.6" x 8.7" 48/pk - 12 pk/cs
Health Gards® Disposable Cleansing Cloths
• Extra large pre-moistened disposable cleansing cloths for easy
application on any part of the body
• Soft, strong, and durable spunlace substrate
• Formulations contain skin caring ingredients
• Alcohol free, latex free, and hypoallergenic
• pH balanced
• Pleasant light fragrance
• Available in both gel and aqueous formulations
SPRING SALES SPECIAL!
One case FREE with 10 purchased (10% discount), per item, on all orders.
Order Dates: June 15 - August 31st 2015
*Please denote”Afflink Summit Special” on your Purchase order*
Item # Description Color Size Selling Unit
WC-GDQPW DRC White 10" x 13" 50/pk-10pk/cs
WC-GDQPW2 DRC White 12" x 13" 50/pk-16pk/cs
WC-GSQPW1 Spunlace White 12" x 13" 50/pk-16pk/cs
WC-GSQPW2 Spunlace White 10" x 13" 50/pk-10pk/cs
DisposableWashcloths
• For cost effective and convenient personal cleansing
• For incontinent cleanup and general purpose
• Available in DRC, spunlace or airlaid nonwovens
• All absorbent, non-allergenic, non-irritating
• All latex free
Item # Description Color Size Selling Unit
Premium Microfiber
2502-GOLD-DZ Towel, 360 gsm Gold 16" x 16" 1 dz-18 dz/cs
2502-DWG-DZ Towel, 330 gsm Dark Green 12" x 12" 1 dz-18 dz/cs
Specialty Microfiber
2503-20X40 BathTowel, 300 gms Blue 20" x 40" 1 ea-100 ea/cs
2500S-B-DZ Glass + Mirror SuedeTowel,
220 gsm
Blue 15" x 15" 1 dz-18 dz/cs
2500BT-WN-DZ Bar Mop White/Stripe 14" x 18" 1 dz-1 dz/cs
Standard Microfiber
2502-B-EA Towel, 300 gsm Blue 16" x 16" 1 ea-250 ea/cs
2502-B-DZ Towel, 300 gsm Blue 16" x 16" 1 dz-18 dz/cs
2502-GREEN-DZ Towel, 300 gsm Green 16" x 16" 1 dz-18 dz/cs
2502-RED-DZ Towel, 300 gsm Red 16" x 16" 1 dz-18 dz/cs
2502-Y-DZ Towel, 300 gsm Yellow 16 x16 1 dz-18 dz/cs
2502-OR-DZ Towel, 300 gsm Orange 16 x16 1 dz-18 dz/cs
2512-Y-DZ Towel, 300 gsm Yellow 12" x 12" 1 dz-18 dz/cs
2512-G-DZ Towel, 300 gsm Green 12" x 12" 1 dz-18 dz/cs
2512-B-DZ Towel, 300 gsm Blue 12" x 12" 1 dz-18 dz/cs
2512-W-DZ Towel, 300 gsm White 12" x 12" 1 dz-18 dz/cs
Value Microfiber
2511-W-DZ Towel, 220 gsm White 16" x 16" 1 dz-18 dz/cs
2511-Y-DZ Towel, 220 gsm Yellow 16" x 16" 1 dz-18 dz/cs
2501-B-DZ Towel, 220 gsm Blue 12" x 12" 1 dz-18 dz/cs
2501-Y-DZ Towel, 220 gsm Yellow 12" x 12" 1 dz-18 dz/cs
2503-AC-BG Towel, 2 lb Bulk Pack Assort. 12" x 12" -
18" x 18"
1 bg-6 bg/cs
*certain items excluded
MicrofiberTowels
• Effective for removing dust and bacteria - lifts and traps dirt
• Scratch-free, low-lint and streak-free
• Reusable and washable
• Variety of sizes and weights available
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Traveling the Gold
Coast of Ireland
May 9– 16, 2016
The eleventh annual New Latitudes program
will culminate with a tour through the Gold
Coast of Ireland. You don’t want to miss out!
WHY NEW LATITUDES?
New Latitudes has a proven track record
of success like none other. We offer the tools,
objectives and financial incentives that deliver
once in a lifetime opportunities.
The NL program provides advantages that
are guaranteed to make our Members more
successful:
• Overall DPA: The more you purchase from
Preferred Suppliers, the more your monthly
rebates will increase.
• GAIN (Generate Additional Income Now):
All Members can earn an additional 1.5%
of their annual DPA by increasing sales by
10% or more with participating NL Suppli-
ers. (Increase is measured over prior year
& growth is on all products sold, not just
those assigned NL points.)
LUCKY YOU’VE GOT NL RESOURCES!
Participating in New Latitudes is easy. We
offer all the resources you need to help you
grow additional income and reach the goal of
earning a trip to Ireland!
• Website Portal Tracking Updates
• Comprehensive New Latitudes Product
Catalog (available online, DVD, and print
by request)
• Ongoing Marketing & Communications
• Conversion Tools
• Financial Incentives
JOIN US IN DUBLIN
Our trip begins in
Dublin. We’ll arrive at
the Shelbourne Hotel on
May 9th and start with
a welcome reception.
Dublin wears its heart on
its sleeve. Friendly locals,
rich history and brilliant
personality make Dublin
the perfect start to our Gold Coast Tour!
Visit Trinity College; learn about Irish Football
and hurling; and spend some time wandering
Grafton Street, the city’s liveliest pedestrian
shopping mall.
Have a pint at the Guinness Storehouse.
We are convening for an evening at the
venerable Guinness Storehouse for dinner and
live entertainment. Listen to a U2 tribute band
while sampling the most famous draught of
the Emerald Isle.
DAY TRIPS TO BELFAST OR KILKENNY
Belfast, in Northern Ireland, is a city with a rich
sailing history. The birthplace of the Titanic and
home to beautiful St. Anne’s Cathedral,
Belfast is a top tourist destination for Irish
travelers. Take a must see tour through
the museum commemorating Belfast's
shipbuilding industry — and the 100th
anniversary of the Titanic's only voyage —
the Titanic Belfast, a £100-million visitors
center, opened in April 2012.
If you are interested in a more ancient
past, take a trip to Kilkenny. The past echoes
in every footstep as you walk through
the medieval city of Kilkenny.
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Explore its ancient laneways, wonder at the
majestic Kilkenny Castle, experience the
glorious Canice's Cathedral and visit Rothe
House, the only example of a 17th century
merchant’s townhouse in Ireland.
RING OF KERRY BY RAIL
We’ll travel by rail in
a private train across
the Ring of Kerry to the
sunny Gold Coast of
Ireland. We’ll play
eighteen holes on the
greenest greens you’ve
ever seen in Killarney.
There, we’ll stay at The
Europe Hotel, a sleek structure that lends an
air of modern spa-like luxury.
SHOPPING OR OUTDOOR
ADVENTURE IN KILLARNEY
We’re adventuring along
the Gap of Dunloe. The
Gap of Dunloe is Ireland’s
most spectacular valley.
Gorged by glaciers,
it is a place of wild
mountain terrain where
the beautiful scenery
has inspired travelers for
thousands of years. We are taking a jaunting
pony cart over a path through the Gap,
situated between clear lakes and
surrounded by jagged mountain terrain.
The small city of Killarney
features some killer shopping
in a lovely walkable setting.
If you are up for more out-
door adventures, tour the
lakes surrounding Killarney
by boat or horseback. We’ll
wrap our trip with a Celtic
celebration at Jarvey’s Pub in
Killarney. Dinner and Irish dancing will highlight
our revelry on the Gold Coast.
SAVE THE DATES
The New Latitudes program runs from
June 1 through December 31, 2015. We’ll travel
May 9–16, 2016. Sign up for the program online
by July 1st, 2015, or visit the New Latitudes
booth in the AFFLINK Marketplace during
Summit 2015.
Traveling the Gold
Coast of Ireland