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SPRINGING

FORWARD…

Looking forward to another year of BOSS events

ell, the summer is about to the balance for the ‘slightly older’ BOSS Benevolent Fund, the charity “We have
Wstart, the days are brighter generation. I will let you know in that represents our industry. You
and longer and we are beginning the next issue how the leaders can help in a number of ways: made entry for
to get a feel good factor about the of the future are addressing the by nominating beneficiaries to awards free to
economy. issues, problems and opportunities the Trustees; by putting a team
In this issue of BOSS Today we we are facing as an industry. in the Bengolf competition; by all and also
are featuring office machines and We are now planning for the signing up to Give As You Live; by
hot and cold beverages, as well as BOSS Members’ Day on June 4 at donating raffle and auction prizes opened up the
the BOSS Members’ Day, Bengolf Stationers’ Hall. Places are filling up for the BOSS Awards evening or opportunity...
and the BOSS Awards. fast, so please contact Heena Bulsara by supporting the many BOSS
We’ve had a fantastic response at heena@bossfederation.co.uk regional dinners, golf days and for just about
to the BOSS Young Managers’ to ensure that you have a place. events where the nominated
Conference and it is a tribute to We have also had input into the charity is the BOSS Benevolent anyone... to
the office products industry - and BOSS Awards from the Marketing Fund. The Trustees do a fantastic nominate a
its diversity - that we had three Directors of Integra, Durable, job and they have asked me
young female entrepreneurs Spicers and VOW. We have made to pass on their thanks to all company.”
(Millenials) talking about their entry for awards free to all and those who have supported the
experiences and successes in the also opened up the opportunity Benevolent Fund this year.
industry. They were Jules Quinn, for manufacturers, suppliers, I am constantly looking for ways
MD of the TeaShed; Victoria Arnold, dealers and – well - just about to communicate the vast array of
Founder of Desk Union; and anyone who has received excellent products, services, training courses
Emily Jones, Divisional Manager service or a fantastic catalogue or and events managed by BOSS for
for Closed Loop at O2O. We also product to nominate a company the benefit of our members, so
had Aidan Doyle, MD of Staples for the prestigious BOSS Awards. please call me or one of the BOSS
Advantage (who features in this Remember the date - October 22 team today for more information.
issue’s ’60 Second Interview’); Phil at the ICC Birmingham - and book
Jones, Head of Brother; and Alan your place now. Michael Gardner, BOSS CEO
Ball, CEO of Spicers, to maintain And please remember the michael@bossfederation.co.uk

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