Hello SAAC Community, We are officially in the fourth quarter! Fall is in the air—although you wouldn’t necessarily know it by looking at the thermometer—and the holiday buying and selling season is well underway. We have two more in-person events planned for this year, and I hope you’ll… Read More »President’s Letter – October 2026
Although SAAC Expo week is now behind us, the positive momentum continues. The week began with a successful golf outing, where approximately 50 participants enjoyed 18 holes at Skylinks Golf Course while connecting with colleagues and raising funds for the SAAC College Scholarships. On Wednesday, we opened the… Read More »President’s Letter – September 2026
Happy July! With August quickly approaching, the SAAC Expo is just around the corner. The SAAC Board and Executive Director Bob Levitt have been working diligently to bring this event together, and we are excited to see the finish line in sight. The week will begin on Monday… Read More »President’s Letter – July 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Chloe Tabler VP of Marketing, Sock Club | chloe@sockclub.com Sock Club Rises to No. 30 on PPAI 100 Suppliers List, Up from No. 57 in Debut YearAustin, Texas — Sock Club, the leading custom sock supplier serving distributors and brands nationwide, has been named to… Read More »Sock Club Rises to No. 30 on PPAI 100 Suppliers List, Up from No. 57 in Debut Year
With Memorial Day behind us, summer is officially underway. Many of us are beginning to plan family activities and summer travel, and SAAC is doing the same. Our Board, along with the dedicated in-person events committee led by Vernon’s Heidi Selleck, is excited to kick off a strong… Read More »President’s Letter – June 2026
Back to the Beach! You’ve probably heard us say it already—but we truly can’t contain our excitement! The SAAC Expo is heading back to the Long Beach Convention Center, and we couldn’t be happier. As shared last month, several SAAC Board members and members of the Expo Committee… Read More »PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – April 2026
If you’re like many of us, you are wondering where February went. Across our network of distributors and suppliers that I have interacted with, there’s a shared sense of busyness and optimism – a fantastic way to begin 2026. The SAAC board is equally engaged in planning upcoming… Read More »PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – March 2026
Dear SAAC Family, Welcome back from the PPAI Expo! It was wonderful reconnecting with so many of you – sharing hugs, discovering innovative products, and strengthening our professional relationships. The energy at this event will carry us into an exciting year here at SAAC. The SAAC Board is… Read More »PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – February 2026
Dear SAAC Family, As we come to the close of another year, I find myself incredibly grateful for this community and everything we’ve accomplished together. This year was filled with meaningful connections, strong collaboration, and countless moments that reminded me why SAAC is such a special association. From… Read More »PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – December
