– Jeff Charles
Jeff Charles is a sports radio announcer for the Eastern Carolina University (ECU) Pirates. ECU is selling bobbleheads to commemorate Jeff’s 30th year with the university. All the proceeds from bobblehead sales will be directly donated to Believe Big to benefit cancer patients. You can read more about Jeff and purchase the bobbleheads here.
The Contemporary Ceramic Studios Association (CCSA), a not-for-profit trade association serving the needs of ceramic and paint your own pottery (PYOP) studios and suppliers worldwide, has wrapped up its 2017 annual convention and raised $28,417 for charity.
The convention, which took place from August 25-28 at the Kierland Westin hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, brought together hundreds of PYOP studio owners, as well as several exhibitors who serve the PYOP marketplace. It also featured nearly 60 classes on topics such as business development, art techniques and more.
Per tradition, the CCSA also took the opportunity at its annual convention to raise funds for a charity that was selected by the association’s board, from recommendations submitted by CCSA members. This year’s beneficiary of a fundraising gala that included an auction, raffle and live band and dancing was Believe Big, a not-for-profit organization founded by Ivelisse and Jimmy Page. Established in 2011, after Ivelisse’s battle with Stage IV colon cancer, Believe Big’s mission is to bridge the gap between conventional and complementary medicine for fighting cancer, and provide patients with hope, help and healing.
“Each year when our annual convention ends, I tell myself that it can’t possibly get any better — but it always does!” commented CCSA executive director Dena Pearlman. “I’m grateful to everyone who made this our best convention ever, and I’m especially proud of our members who once again stepped up and raised funds for an important and inspiring cause.”
“Our annual convention is the premier event for contemporary ceramic studios,” commented CCSA board president Wendy Pettys. “It was four great days of networking, education, and of course, the amazing fundraising gala.”
The CCSA’s 2018 annual convention will be held next September 14-17 in St. Charles, Missouri. Additional details including hotel information and online registration will be published on the CCSA’s in spring 2018.
For additional information, including inquiries about launching a CCSA-member PYOP studio, contact Dena Pearlman at (888) 291-2272 or dena(at)ccsaonline.com.
About the Contemporary Ceramic Studios Association
The Contemporary Ceramic Studios Association (CCSA) is a not-for-profit trade association serving the needs of ceramic and paint your own pottery studios and suppliers around the world. The Mission of the CCSA is to promote creativity and excitement about our industry and be a resource for our members. Whether you’re a seasoned studio owner or someone who is thinking about opening your own Paint Your Own Pottery studio, this is the place to be.
Learn more at http://www.ccsaonline.com. Facebook users can also follow the CCSA at https://www.facebook.com/ccsapaintyourownpottery, or connect with PYOP fans across the world at https://www.facebook.com/Paint-Your-Own-Pottery-206166622756971/.
Original article:
http://www.prweb.com/releases/ccsa/paint-your-own-pottery/prweb14638370.htm
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