FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts:
Marlieke de Lange Eaton, US SAILING, 401-683-0800 or MarliekeEaton@ussailing.org
Joan Mitchell, AlphaGraphics, 801-595-7244 or joanmitchell@alphagraphics.com
US SAILING
Partners with AlphaGraphics
to Deliver New Member Benefit
Portsmouth, R.I. (May 28, 2008)- US SAILING has announced that a new
benefit will be provided to US SAILING members by the title sponsor of the
US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics. Effective June 1, all US SAILING members will
receive a 15% discount on products and services at participating
AlphaGraphics business centers in the US.
With more than 225 locations nationwide, AlphaGraphics is an
industry-leading print, graphics and visual communications franchise network
headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. AlphaGraphics products and services
include design; copying; digital, offset and over-sized printing; mailing
services; 1:1 and direct marketing; promotional items and digital archiving.
To find the nearest AlphaGraphics location, please visit www.alphagraphics.com.
US SAILING’s Director of Marketing Dan Cooney said: “We are thrilled with
our partnership with AlphaGraphics; not only have they taken the lead role
to support the athletes on our Team, but they are now extending a valuable
benefit to all US SAILING members. Whether it’s volunteer-related work at a
sailing club or regatta or a marketing communication challenge at work, we
encourage our members to contact the professionals at AlphaGraphics for
support. They offer a complete range of marketing and visual communications
services—and they share our commitment to sailing.”
About US SAILING Membership
Membership in US SAILING provides the opportunity to show support for the
National Governing Body of sailing and its goal of providing leadership for
the sport. Income generated through membership goes to support the many
programs and services offered by US SAILING. The benefits of a US SAILING
membership vary according to the type and level of membership, but most
include a copy of The Racing Rules of Sailing. Other benefits include a wide
range of insurance programs as well as discounts on publications,
accessories, and gear from the US SAILING store; discounts on products from
US SAILING partners such as AlphaGraphics, RIBCRAFT, Gill, Sperry Top-Sider,
West Marine and more; discount on Sail America boat shows; discount on
regatta entry fees at events covered by US SAILING Regatta Liability
Insurance; and much more.
To join US SAILING or for more information about US SAILING membership,
please visit www.ussailing.org/membership.
About AlphaGraphics
AlphaGraphics plans, produces and manages visual communications for
businesses at more than 225 owner-operated, locally based business centers
worldwide. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, the AlphaGraphics network
leads the industry in sales per location. Backed by state-of-the-art
technology, the world’s highest quality standards and a global network, the
company’s trained and experienced team members are committed to delivering
creative solutions that allow customers to communicate more confidently and
effectively. AlphaGraphics is owned by Pindar Group, a leading print and
electronic media company, which over the years has become known for its
support of sailing through its sponsorship of several world-class sailors. www.alphagraphics.com
About US SAILING
The United States Sailing Association (US SAILING) is the national governing
body for sailing. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Portsmouth, Rhode
Island, the organization provides leadership for the sport of sailing in the
U.S. US SAILING offers training and education programs for instructors and
race officials, supports a wide range of sailing organizations and
communities, issues offshore rating certificates, and provides
administration and oversight of competitive sailing across the country,
including National Championships and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Sailing
Teams. For more information, please visit www.ussailing.org.
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