WE’VE GOT YOUR COLOR

There is no doubt we have your school color! From navy to gold, to red or white, this duffel is available in 26 different colors! That’s right 26!  Even pink and lavender if it’s an all girl school. Make this basic duffel (#A8805) a standard for the team uniform.  It’s no-frills sturdy construction offers an ergonomic, adjustable detachable shoulder strap, single zippered main compartment, zippered sleeve pocket on the end, diagnonal web handles and  sturdy plastic hardware.  Ready to carry those uniforms and clothes from game to game. Measures 18” x 10” x 10”.  We have a larger duffel too (#A8806): 23” x 12” x 10.5”.

COVER SONG

Get on board the iPod craze.  It’s only the hottest selling item!  Well Avaline certainly has taken notice and is now offering these great NEW customizable iPod cases. Who wouldn’t want to make the hottest selling item your client’s advertising medium?   Great for schools, whether fundraising or school stores and team spirit.  What student doesn’t own an iPod?  Put the school mascot/motto on a PMS matched silicone case.  Fun, colorful, trendy and long-lasting.  Their message will be loud and clear.

SAFFETY PROGRAMS

D.A.R.E, M.A.D.D., Just Say No Programs as well as Fire Prevention Week.  Uniformed policemen and firemen visit classrooms where information and safety tips are passed along.  All sorts of items are given out to keep children interested.  (Who didn’t have the “TOT FINDER” sticker in their window growing up?)  Avaline’s mini appliqués are the perfect Little reminder.  Acting like a “sticker’, the small embroidered piece can be put anywhere the child wishes…binders, clothing, backpacks, lunchboxes. Custom made, they can take any fun shape you or our uniformed heroes can dream up….trucks, hoses, fireman’s hat, hydrants…etc…

A SCHOOL “FUN”DRAISER

Looking for a fun school fundraiser.  Instead of candy bars try these molded soft PVC zipper pulls.  These inexpensive zipper pulls are colorful, long lasting and the perfect item for kids, teens or parents with school spirit.  Great for jackets, zippered pullovers, or backpacks.  They can also be used as identifiers on luggage or duffles for school trips and outings.

Punch a hole in a card and attach the zipper pull.  The card can be used to convey school spirit or use it in a promotion in conjunction with a local businesses… a coupon at a local fast food franchise or sporting goods store.  Have the business pick up half the cost of the zipper pull for the advertising.  Great item for university and school stores too!

SCHOOL IS IN.

School bands, academic clubs, sport teams, they all need a good fundraiser whether for the school yearbook, new computers or the uniforms and equipment used during a game. Lapel pins are collectible and an inexpensive way to generate funds for any school program.  Feature the school’s mascot as a pin on a printed card and raise money for team sports, a senior pin to raise funds for the prom, Greek letters for sororities and fraternities or alumni.  In the image of a school mascot, school letters or logo, what student or faculty member wouldn’t love to show off their school pride with a simple pin for their sweaters, jackets or backpacks?  Attach the pin to a card which becomes great medium for the larger message - a football schedule, players names and numbers, a school goal, description of a cause, fun facts about “famous alumni”, etc. Together, the pin and card, make the perfect fundraiser!  This neat idea is a great way to kick off the school year when sports and school spirit are in high gear!

Choose from many processes and sizes to fit any budget. Works for elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and even colleges.

TWILL BINDER #PB751

Always looking for new ideas for schools?  How about a great practical item which is a fun and colorful alternative to the traditional binder. Made of sturdy polypropylene, these binders will withstand normal college/student activities; i.e. using them as drums, makeshift baseball bats,sleds in the winter, plates for late night snacks…and possibly to hold school papers and homework. Featured in bright colors, they are just what the younger generation craves.  Imprinted with school logos or mascots, they make perfect school fundraisers, school or campus store items or faculty supplies.

DRAWSTRING BAG

We call it our Shoe-In-Bag (#A156), used by golfers for their cleats after a game of golf.  We think it has a lot more potential than that. This 12” x 16” non-woven water resistant bag has a simple drawstring that pulls from one side.  It makes a great bag for the orientations and seminars young students will be attending during the summer before they go off to college. 

Literature, housing forms, and welcome gifts/stickers can all be tucked inside one of these less traditional tote bags. The gift can be put to good use later on in the year too when students can turn them into laundry bags. 

FORECAST FOR RAIN?  JUST IN CASE…

Commencements/Graduations are approaching.  Don’t let rain fall down and drench the festivities.  Hand out this inexpensive poncho to al those in attendance.  Imprinted with a slogan to commerate the day (Class of ’06, School Mascot or School Letters) it’s the perfect giveaway.

No rain?  The pocket sized package can be conveniently stored in a purse, briefcase or glove compartment for another rainy day.

MAKE IT POP

"The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet." – Aristotle

To make learning less “bitter” it is important to help keep education fun! Whether they are learning their three R’s, a lesson in fire safety or drug resistance programs, or even sports and afterschool programs, keep them interested and involved.  The National Education Association’s “Read Across America” is March 2, Dr. Seuss’s b-day.  A great opportunity for libraries and book stores to get kids involved.  Give the child a pin when they buy or select a book to read.  But any educational program  - Earth Day, National History Day, World Health Day, or just your basic lesson in geometry – are educational opportunities to let children have fun.  Lapel pins can show levels of achievement or program completetion, and trading and collecting of pins are only 2^nd behind baseball cards.

Once you have their attention, then keep it, by creating a pin that is extraordinary. Add a punch of colorful PVC to a lapel pin.  The PVC adds a 3D effect to your lapel pin, makes it multi-dimensional and makes the pin “POP”.  The fun custom shapes and bright colors of the lapel pins and PVC combined demand attention and will not go unnoticed which is undeniably important when you are working with an attention span of the younger "Y" or "Z" generation.  

TIME TO FACE REALITY

Once the fraternity parties, homecoming games and spring flings are all over, it’s time to find a job.  Reality is quite an adjustment, take it from someone that went to a very large, very fun university (Univ. of Delaware ’88).  However, it turns out that the moola you just dropped on an education, also entitles you to services that will help steer you through that initial shock. Most universities and colleges have a Career Services department that host “Career Days”, “Job or Internship Fairs”. Here, students try to expand their network of employer contacts and learn about professional openings and career-related opportunities. And well, Avaline has a few products just for the occasion.

A Human Resource department of a participating company can present themselves to top candidates in a sleek yet stylish way.  Keep  it organized and professional by putting company information, job applications and current career opportunities in these colorful polystring envelopes. Sturdy with an expandable 1" gusset.  University wants to help their students out?  Offer them this Back to Basics tote. An easy way for students to carry and collect information all day long.  Available in 26 colors, no doubt we have their school color.

NATIONAL TEACHER'S DAY

We all have one - a favorite. One that has either inspired us, enlightened us, straightened us out, or was just plain fun to look at. Dan, our sales rep’s favorite was Miss Hanna, eighth grade, because her love for Star Trek was only surpassed by his own.  Mine was Mrs. Murphy, sixth grade, who, believe it or not, taught us the Dewey decimal system using a “godfather” analogy.  Unforgettable. It is teachers like these that shape the minds of our children daily and play a crucial role in their development.  They are required to continually nurture young minds, while promoting self discipline and individuality, many times under less than perfect circumstances.  Where would we be without them?  To focus national attention on the contributions teachers make daily, a week (May 7-13) has been set aside to recognize these important people and celebrate the great things that are being accomplished in schools. Tuesday, MAY 9^th, has been designated “National Teacher’s Day”.

Think of how many schools there are, and how many teachers nationwide we need to recognize.  In honor of these dedicated professionals, Avaline has created a fun bookmark, extra special for those who got us interested in our first books.  A beautifully polished gold plated bookmark with a colorful, fun emblematic charm.  Alone or paired with an incredible book, this gift of appreciation will mark their pages for years.  Use our design or create your own charm with a school logo or mascot or some other fun education icon.  The book charms are only $3.50 (P) for 100 pieces, with a 3 week lead time.  If creating a custom piece, just add $100.00 (V) for the die charge and choose any emblematic jewelry process from the Avaline catalog.

In May/June every college and high school will be witness as thousands of teens and young adults reach a life’s milestone: their graduation.  Parents around the world rejoice - they’re leaving the house! And whether you just want to make the students feel special or seniors are looking for some fundraising items for their yearbook or senior trip, leave it to Avaline to have a few ideas.

Our beautiful graduation cap pin is two tone die struck and can be used to either distinguish those deserving students (top 10 percentile, class presidents, award winning sports jocks and science enthusiasts) or inexpensive enough to give to each student picking up a diploma.  Why not pin the proud moms and dads, too?  Want something a little trendier?  Our hip declaration rings can be as easy as our stock piece “Achieve,Believe, Dream, 2007” or create a custom piece with the class mascot or class year. Students already wear them and will love them when they are that much more personal. And don't forget, these days, trade schools, junior high schools and even elementary schools are having fun and recognizing their achievers.

Stock Graduation Cap and Square Declaration Ring (Achieve, Believe, Dream, 2007) are only $1.20 (P) each for as little as 250 pieces. Custom Declaration Rings are $1.30 (P) for 500 with a die charge of $150.00 (V).