Future Events

Dates shown below are subject to change. To make sure that you are informed of changes and updates as they happen, request to be put on our mailing lists.

2008

01/02: Regular board meeting, 7:30am-9:00am, CRC Product Services

02/05: Celebration of the Graphic Arts

02/06: Regular board meeting, 7:30am-9:00am, Central Michigan Paper

03/05: Regular board meeting, 7:30am-9:00am, Central Michigan Paper

03/11: Workshop 3:30-5:00pm (Safety & Environmental): "Creating a Safety Team / MRSA Update"

04/03: Regular board meeting, 7:30am-9:00am, Central Michigan Paper

04/22: Workshop 3:30-5:00pm (Production Technologies):  "What’s Going On in the Bindery"

05/06: Workshop 3:30-5:00pm (Workforce Development): "Apprenticeship Programs"

05/07 : Regular board meeting, 7:30am-9:00am, Central Michigan Paper

05/13: Workshop 3:30-5:00pm (Digital Imaging): "Color Management: How does it fit in your shop today?"

No Board Meetings in June or July

08/06: Regular board meeting, 7:30am-9:00am, NEW LOCATION! Arnie's Leonard Street Market.

09/03: Regular board meeting, 7:30am-9:00am, Arnie's Leonard Street Market.

09/09: Annual Golf Outing, 11:00 am, Quail Ridge Country Club

10/01: Regular board meeting, 7:30am-9:00am, Arnie's Leonard Street Market.

10/7: Workshop 3:30-5:00pm (Production Technologies): "Mailing Information Update"

10/14: Workshop 3:30-5:00pm (Workforce Development): TBA

11/05: Regular board meeting, 7:30am-9:00am, Arnie's Leonard Street Market.

11/11: Workshop 3:30-5:00pm (Safety & Environmental): TBA

12/03: Regular board meeting, 7:30am-9:00am, Arnie's Leonard Street Market.

12/09: Workshop 3:30-5:00pm (Digital Imaging): TBA

Workshops are held at Grand Rapids Community College in The Applied Technology Center, unless otherwise noted.

Most of these events are free for members, and only $25 for guests. Corporate Partners can send up to four people without charge. Download a membership application now (Word | PDF). Payment will also be accepted at the door.

Registrations will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the proprietary nature of some tours or presentations, the Alliance reserves the right to prohibit attendace by competitors at certain events.

2008 GCAWM Benefit Golf Outing

Get your foursomes together and fill out the entry forms for another GCAWM Benefit Golf Outing. This outing remains the best entertainment value in the industry. Includes cart, 18 holes of golf, Lunch, Dinner, refreshments, and all prizes. The highlight of the event will be the awarding of two $1,000 Scholarships to the Printing Management Department of Ferris State University. See description below for information. Fees have not changed since 2000’s outing! Questions go to Mark Bultema, 1-800-982-3148 x 208.

Date: Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM Registration and Lunch,12:45 PM Shotgun Start, 6:00 PM Dinner Buffet. Immediately following golf, full dinner and door prizes.
Place: Quail Ridge Golf Club, 8375 36th St. SE, Ada, MI
Cost: Gold Sponsor $600.00
Silver Sponsor $500.00
Bronze Sponsor $400.00
Individual Golfers $90.00/ea
Dinner & Prizes $30.00/ea
Reservations: Reservations must be accompanied by payment and received no later than Friday, August 27, 2008. Only 36 foursome reservations can be accepted.

Sponsorship Information

Gold Sponsor
$600 Package includes foursome of
players and all fees – Greens, Cart,
Lunch, Dinner and prizes. Also, an on
course skill event, recognition at Dinner and listing in Program.

Silver Sponsor
$500 Package includes foursome of
players and all fees – Greens, Cart, Lunch,
Dinner and prizes. Also, recognition at Dinner
and listing in Program.

Bronze Sponsor
$400 Package includes foursome of
players and all fees – Greens, Cart, Lunch, Dinner and
prizes. Listing in Program.

Regular Board Meetings

Regular meetings of the board are held the first Wednesday of each month from 7:30 to 9:00am at Arnie's Leonard St. Market, 710 Leonard St. N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49504. All members are always welcome to attend. Click here for directions.