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Late Spring Issue

April 2011

New York State Jewelers Association Newsletter

Dear Colleague:

NYSJA is expanding its outreach! Due to the economic climate, NYSJA is in the process of revising the Bylaws to allow members in neighboring states to join NYSJA. Do you know someone who could benefit from joining NYSJA that lives in a state nearby? Please let us know and we will contact them.. NYSJA will be renamed "Tri-State Jewelers Association" starting in May of 2011. The plan is for the organization to be stronger and able to reach more of those involved in the jewelry industry.

Click here if you need an application for someone or have not renewed your dues. 2011 Membership Application .

Don't forget to save the date of Monday, September 19, 2011 for the NYSJA's Second Annual Golf Outing at the beautiful Mount Kisco Country Club in Mount Kisco, NY A good time was had by all who attended last year. Please help to support your organization by either attending, sponsoring or donating to the auction.

Several Golf Outing Sponsorships have been sold already! NYSJA would like to thank the following individuals and companies for sponsoring the Golf Event again this year: Rudy Chavez of Baume & Mercier for sponsoring the Golf Shirts;Michael Oistacher from Manhattan Gold & Silver for a Dinner Sponsorship; Alberto Petochi from Roberto Coin for the Caddy Sponsorship, Laurie McDonald from Pandora for the Cocktail Hour Sponsor. Thank you also to: Jewelers Mutual and JCK Events for being repeat sponsors this year. Golf Outing Sponsorships are still available - this is an excellent opportunity for you to gain exposure for your company. Pin Flags and Tee Signs are a great way to advertise and put your company name in front of customers. This year the Pin Flags will be embroidered and will be a beautiful keepsake of the event. Several have been sold already! please click here if you are interested in sponsoring the Golf Event :click here for Sponsor Form

Another excellent way for you to reach the membership is by donating to the auction. All sponsors and donors are listed on the website and the in The E Newsletter. Please click here for an auction donor form::Click here for an Auction Donor Form

Reserve your spot today for another fabulous golf outing event!

Click here for Golf Outing Registration Flier

Thank you for your support of NYSJA! It is greatly appreciated.

Best,

Barbara

Barbara Keefe Rosenstein

NYSJA Executive Director

NYSJA Member 0.9958677685950413
Receives Local Business Award

White Plains, NY- The Business Council of Westchester has announced the 2011 winners of the Westchester County Business Hall of Fame Awards, a program that recognizes the lifetime achievements of businesses in the area.

Included in the inductees is Wilson and Son Jewelers, a fourth generation family business established in 1905. With locations in Scarsdale and Mount Kisco, the jeweler offers fine jewelry, timepieces and giftware and is being recognized for family business success.*

Michael Wilson of Wilson and Son Jewelers is the NYSJA First Vice President.

*(excerpt from National Jeweler.com, 03.16.11)

SHUT UP and close the sale!

By Bob Janet

Sales closing techniques

A simple way to close a sale is simply by listening for the customer to make a closing statement and then the very first thing you do is to stop talking then write it up! Every day I see sales professionals, good sales professionals lose sales because they do not know when to stop talking (SHUT UP)!(click here for the rest of the article)

Dear Jewelry Colleague :

As a member of the New York State Jewelers Association we invite you join us as a VIP Buyer at the re-imagined JCK Las Vegas, June 3 - 6, 2011 at our new location, Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center in Las Vegas.

If you haven't been to JCK in a while, this is the year to discover and experience JCK in an all new way.. This year, it's not just our location that is new, it's a new experience that is focused on what you've told us is most important to you and your business. (click here for rest of exclusive NYSJA member benefits)

NYSJA WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING UPCOMING September 19, 2011 GOLF OUTING EVENT SPONSORS:
Golf Shirts: Baume & Mercier

Dinner: Manhattan Gold & Silver

Cocktail Hour: Pandora Jewelry LTD.

Caddy Sponsor: Roberto Coin

Pin Flags:

Jewelers Mutual

H2 Events

Solomons Jewelers

Tee Signs:

JCK Events

Kay Cameron

Glennpeter Jewelers

The Golf Outing is scheduled for September 19, 2011. Sponsorships are still available! Join this prestigious group and become a sponsor:

2011 Sponsor Opportunity Form

In This Issue

Wilson & Son Receives Award

Shut up and Close the Sale!

Dear Colleague Letter

Golf Outing Sponsors

Welcome New Members!

WELCOME TO THE FOLLOWING NEW NYSJA MEMBERS!!

J. Dennis Petimezas

Watchmakers Diamonds & Jewelry

Johnstown, PA

814.266.9653

WELCOME BACK TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS:

Colleen A. Jones

J. F. Jones, Inc.

Rochester, NY

585-865-6604

Brian Heaps

Leonard Talner Jewelers

New Rochelle, NY

914.632.3692

Rita Van Alstyne

R.. H. Van Alstyne

Chatham, NY

518.392.7718

SAVE THE DATE FOR NYSJA'S SECOND ANNUAL GOLF OUTING!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

(CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM): GOLF OUTING REGISTRATION FORM