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Summer 2008
NACS Foundation
Board of Directors President
Mark Palmore
Vice President/
Debbie Harvie, CCR
President Elect/ Secretary Immediate Past President
Fred Neely, Director
Directors
William P. Simpson
NACS Foundation Staff
DeAnn Hazey
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IN THIS ISSUE
FROM THE PRESIDENT...
Mark Palmore, Executive Director, Connect2One
These are exciting times at the NACS Foundation. After a very successful 25th anniversary campaign where, thanks to NACS members and vendors, we raised more than half a million dollars, we are now embarking on a new Annual Fund campaign. George Masforroll, director of bookstores, Broward Community College, will serve as chair. The first conference call was in early June; stay tuned for more exciting developments.
Thanks to our excellent staff and Marketing Committee as we are further developing the "I Am" campaign to market the Foundation and expecting great results from this initiative. This month we are mailing to all NACS members a brochure about all the Foundation events and programs it supports, and most importantly, how you can get involved. The success of the NACS Foundation depends on the commitment and dedication of NACS members to volunteer their time and talent. Thanks to the many contributions of the Foundation Marketing Committee which includes Laurie Bales, Portland Community College; Lisa Gallivan, OneCoast; Kathy Grace, CCR, Swarthmore College Bookstore; Tom Hoffa, Pearson Higher Education; Anthony Martin, Houston Baptist University Bookstore; and Triina Turula, Siriani & Associates.
Another initiative we are busy with is our next "Big Idea." This task force will meet in early July with the Foundation Executive Committee and Board member volunteers to help us develop our focus for the future of the Foundation. It is not easy coming up with a Big Idea, it takes time and radical thinking, but with the great people we have on the Task Force co-chaired by Fred Neely, 49er Shops, Inc., and Debbie Harvie, CCR, UBC Bookstore, and members Kevin Gish, Nebraska Book Company; Peg Falgien, CCR; Katie Lee, Auburn University Bookstore; Buz Moser, Wake Forest University Stores; and Bill Simpson, UConn Co-op—we are off to a great start.
The future of the Foundation is bright. Our commitment to research and education is stronger than ever and thanks to all of the volunteers, donors, and our excellent staff we will continue to serve our industry. As always, please feel free to contact me to discuss any Foundation issues, make a suggestion, or even a donation! I can be reached at mpalmore@connect2one.com.
Palmore joined Connect2One in April 1998 and assumed the duties of executive director in 2002. Before joining Connect2One, Palmore worked for more than 17 years in higher education publishing. While in publishing, he served as a sales manager, director of career education sales, and for more than 10 years as director, college bookstore relations.
In the college bookstore industry, Palmore has served on several state, regional, and NACS committees. He served as president of the Southwest College Bookstore Association from 2001-2002 and on the Board of Directors for the NACS Foundation 1996-1997; 2003-2005; and as president for 2008-09.
The year 2008 marks the 27th year in the college bookstore industry for Mark Palmore. Mark, his wife Carla, and their two children, Haley, 13, and Braden, 11, live in suburban Cincinnati, OH.
Foundation Fundraising Programs Gain Momentum
In 2007, the NACS Foundation celebrated a milestone—25 years of service to the college store industry—with a mini capital campaign. Launching with a goal of $300,000, the Foundation for the Future campaign finished with an impressive total of $507,296, 169% over goal!
Get Your Game Face On
Are you ready for some Phonathon? The NACS Foundation presents yet another "I Am" volunteer opportunity for store buyers to contribute to the college store industry and enhance the professional lives of all your colleagues—the annual Phonathon. The Foundation is looking for a starting lineup of volunteer team members to fill its game day roster scheduled for Sept. 30-Oct. 1 to solicit support from industry vendors for the Foundation's fundraising events slated for CAMEX 2009 in Anaheim, CA, March 13-17.
Can You Meet the 4% Challenge?
The NACS Foundation and the NACS General Book Committee are challenging college stores to boost sales of general books. Over the next year, the NACS General Book Committee will encourage stores to use and share tips that have been successful to generate more sales.
Volunteer Spotlight—Peg Falgien: Retired But Not "Retiring"
Definition re-tir-ing (adj):
1. at, involving, or undergoing retirement from a job or career 2. avoiding social contact with other people
After 31 years at the University of Wyoming Bookstore, Peggy Falgien, CCR has decided to retire. In her time at the university, Peggy has held several positions in the store. She started in 1977 as the accounting tech responsible for the accounting office, became assistant manager in 1982, and has been the store manager since 1986. In each of these roles she has brought her defined knowledge of the industry, a passion for the University of Wyoming Cowboys' teams and a sense of humor.
Where the New Textbook Dollar Goes—The Price of Knowledge
Too few students today understand the costs that go into producing and bringing to market the course materials they buy from your college store. To help explain those costs to students, the NACS Foundation has provided a foldout chart, Where the New Textbook Dollar Goes, which is included in the July/August Magic Mailing, as a gift to the collegiate retailing industry.
One Minute With Todd Summer
Todd has been in the bookstore industry for nearly two decades and joined Aztec Shops in June of 2004 as the director of course materials and was promoted last November to director of the campus stores division.
Summer has been active in the college store industry serving and chairing committees for CACS, working on strategic planning for various organizations, and serving on the California State University Textbook Affordability Task Force. Todd is a graduate of Boston University.
Todd is just one of the NACS Foundation Student Watch 08 report buyers who took the time to answer some questions regarding his purchase. Here is what Todd had to say about this report:
Your Dollars at Work-North to Alaska!
Did you know that the NACS Foundation has provided more than $1.99 million to state and regional associations for more than 25 years? It's because of industry support from members like you who have so graciously supported the Foundation with monetary donations through its Endowment campaigns, that it was able to provide yet another grant to one more state and regional association. Thank you, NACS members! Because of your contributions the NACS Foundation was able to provide valuable education and networking opportunities to a fantastic association!
Get Green!
Participate in the 2008 NACS Foundation Salary & Benefits Survey going on now for your chance to get some green—a chance to win a $250 credit memo from NACSCORP and a free copy of the report, a $150 value.
I Am Knowledge—NACS Foundation Announces New Grant Program
The NACS Foundation has launched its new online grant program. The program features new grants along with many existing ones in a streamlined, more accessible online application process.
Grants for Innovate and CAMEX conferences, and Collegiate Retail Institutes are still available along with the Mastering Open-to-Buy online course. The online courses are web-based learning experiences that use a blend of learning tools to offer accessible, convenient programs designed to build skills, develop community among store professionals, and produce measurable results.
Lisa Gallivan Named Sales Manager of the Year
OneCoast, the largest and only national provider of sales and marketing services to vendors and retailers of home décor, gift, and collegiate products, announced that Lisa Gallivan, vice president of sales, collegiate, was named as its 2007 OneCoast Sales Manager of the Year.
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