Meetings

Energize yourself and your business while attending our twice yearly meetings in January and June to share trends, designs, and ideas. Enjoy the support and advice of friends who understand your business challenges and goals. Every meeting has time set aside for members to share products, ideas and designs that have been beneficial to their business. Be ahead of the trend curve and take home a fresh idea, product or process. 

Support

Need help locating a garment, vendor, supplier or product? Having trouble with an embroidery machine or other equipment? Not sure how to handle a specific employee or customer situation? With an always ongoing e-group, our members are a quick e-mail away from helping you locate that elusive bit of information. Membership in our organization is like having a business consultant on call 24 hours a day. 

Our members have years of experience and a wealth of knowledge on many topics including collegiate, Greek, bid day, promotional products, team outfitting,  corporate, gifts, embroidery, screen printing, laser engraving, monogramming, social media, hiring, pricing, web stores, marketing, store displays and more.

Group Purchasing

Members pool their resources and buying power to gain better pricing for certain products or have exclusive products created just for them. Want to order a specific item but don't need a quantity of 500? Team up with a few members and split it so everyone gets exactly what they need and nothing more. One of our members is currently in the process of acquiring more information for specific group purchasing with vendors.

Group Discounts

University Spirit works in conjunction with many vendors who offer exclusive deals and discounts to members only. Once you are an official member, access to our vendors and the potential of obtaining a discount may become available.

Getting to know The Board

President - William Martin

The office of President serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors at the meetings of the association and represents University Spirit. The president communicates to the members and makes suggestions to promote the welfare of the association. 

Vice President New Membership - Thomas Buckley

The office of Vice President presides in the absence of the President. The Vice President is responsible for the careful selection of new members of our association. In this capacity, the Vice President must always be faithful to the philosophy of our association and willing to undertake any responsibilities given by the President. 

Treasurer - Nicole Trahan

The office of Treasurer assumes custody of all funds of the association and makes periodic reports to the board and to the membership as to the financial condition of the association.

Meetings Chair - Derek Martino

The office of Meetings Chair is responsible for meetings and activities. The association finds its annual meetings to be of top importance in continuing the bonds of our friendship and business relationships. This position ensures the meetings are of convenience and quality. 

Secretary - Lacey Tisinger

The office of Secretary forms an important link between the members of our association by taking minutes at all association and board meetings. The Secretary is also responsible for all forms of communication to the membership. 

Member Services Chair (Group Purchasing Chair) - Marlene Lasa

The office of Member Services Chair is responsible for working with vendors to make available unique and wise purchases that would be advantageous for our members. 

Special Projects Chairman- Emily Streit and Caty King

The office of Special Project Chairman is willing to take on duties as assigned by the President.