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  • 1.  2026 ARIEF Silent Auction

    Posted 10-17-2025 13:25

    The 2026 ARIEF Silent Auction Committee is hard at work securing donations for the 2026 Silent Auction which will be held in person during the 2026 APA Expo at the Horseshoe Hotel in Las Vegas.

    If you are interested in donating to the auction, please feel free to reach out one of the committee members so that we may send you a donation form: 

    Debbie Susdorf - Netsoft Studio (dsusdorf@bizwiziq.com) 

    John Stangle - Creative Awards & Screen Printing (john@creative-awards.com) 

    Linda Dwyer - Bay Area Awards (linda@bayareaawards.com) 

    Zechariah Kottlowski - A-1 Awards (zechariah@a-1awards.com)

    Judi Brown - Tacoma Trophy (judi@tacomatrophy.com)

    Courtney Boren - Houston Acrylic (cboren@houstonacrylic.com)

    We welcome donations from suppliers and retailers and look forward to an exciting 2026 Silent Auction. Please stay tuned for more information in the coming months about the auction. 



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    Debbie Susdorf
    Netsoft Studio, LLC
    Director of Sales & Marketing
    Carlsbad CA
    775.996.1343
    dsusdorf@bizwiziq.com
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 2.  RE: 2026 ARIEF Silent Auction

    Posted 10-17-2025 13:51

    Thank you Debbie and the 2026 ARIEF Silent Auction Committee for all of your hard work!

    We're excited that ARIEF is hosting an in-person silent auction at the 2026 Expo. This is going to be a great year - we can't wait to see everyone in Las Vegas!



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    Greg Muenzer
    Operations Coordinator
    APA
    Chicago, IL
    gmuenzer@personalizationpros.org
    847.375.6745
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 3.  RE: 2026 ARIEF Silent Auction

    Posted 10-17-2025 14:11

    This is such a great auction and the funds go directly into scholarships. The students are always so gracious when awarded the scholarship, thank you to the committee for helping put together so many fantastic items to bid on!



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    Megan Raymond
    Owner, Raymond's Trophy & Awards
    Bakersfield, CA
    661-323-4015
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 4.  RE: 2026 ARIEF Silent Auction

    Posted 12-10-2025 10:51

    Wanted to remind suppliers and retailers that the ARIEF Silent Auction Committee is hard at work to make the auction exciting and successful and we would love to receive donations from any of you. 

    If you are interested in donating to the auction, please feel free to reach out one of the committee members so that we may send you a donation form: 

    Debbie Susdorf - Netsoft Studio (dsusdorf@bizwiziq.com) 

    John Stangle - Creative Awards & Screen Printing (john@creative-awards.com) 

    Linda Dwyer - Bay Area Awards (linda@bayareaawards.com) 

    Zechariah Kottlowski - A-1 Awards (zechariah@a-1awards.com)

    Judi Brown - Tacoma Trophy (judi@tacomatrophy.com)

    Courtney Boren - Houston Acrylic (cboren@houstonacrylic.com)



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    Debbie Susdorf
    Netsoft Studio, LLC
    Director of Sales & Marketing
    Carlsbad CA
    775.996.1343
    dsusdorf@bizwiziq.com
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 5.  RE: 2026 ARIEF Silent Auction

    Posted 12-11-2025 13:02
    Edited by David Takes 12-11-2025 13:02

    I thought I would share a little story about ARIEF.  My daughter was the recipient of one of these scholarships.   These funds contributed towards her success getting through college debt-free.  I can assure you it is much more than the impact of money that makes these scholarships special.  It's the recognition that comes along with it.  We know the positive impact recognition has.  She acquired her bachelor degree in computer science and a minor in graphic arts.  She went on to get her masters in data analytics and is out in the world making an impact serving our VA hospitals and clinics through her employment with Boos Allen Hamilton.  



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    David Takes
    Expressions Engraved
    Saint Joseph, MO
    816.232.6000
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 6.  RE: 2026 ARIEF Silent Auction

    Posted 12-11-2025 13:37

    David,

    Thank you for sharing an update on your daughter and so nice to hear about her success too!!



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    Debbie Susdorf
    Netsoft Studio, LLC
    Director of Sales & Marketing
    Carlsbad CA
    775.996.1343
    dsusdorf@bizwiziq.com
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    Original Message
    Netsoft Studio


  • 7.  RE: 2026 ARIEF Silent Auction

    Posted 12-12-2025 09:34

    David,

    What a tremendous success story your daughter is experiencing with one of the top, if not the #1, consulting company in the nation.  Thank you for sharing this firsthand account of the benefits and impact of an ARIEF scholarship.  

    Well done by your daughter.



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    Wilson Brim, CRS
    Southern Trophy House
    Nashville TN
    615.256.7295
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    Original Message
    Netsoft Studio


  • 8.  RE: 2026 ARIEF Silent Auction

    Posted 12-12-2025 09:45

    Thanks Wilson. 



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    David Takes
    Expressions Engraved
    Saint Joseph, MO
    816.232.6000
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    Original Message
    Netsoft Studio


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