Newsletter

Dear Members, Supporters, and Friends,

TALA is increasing our membership and significant visibility and recognition in the industry. We are receiving about 25-35 calls a day and Sue, TALA’s Office Manager, is so excited and happy to support TALA.
In addition, we have Bonnie Kuss, who was brought onboard on a permanent basis to support our growing office.
We would like to welcome our new members:

I am also proud to announce that Matthew Rabin, once an “alternative” Board Member, is now officially on the Board of Directors.

Scholarship Luncheon Information:
We are having our Annual Scholarship Luncheon on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 at 11:30 A.M. in the Fashion Theater of the California Market Center. Last year this event broke all records, with over 300 people in attendance. The supporters who took tables last year were: Hot Kiss, Law Offices of Wasserman, Comden, & Casselman, LLP, Malibu Dream Girl, Inc., Hudson Clothing, LLC, Scott-Thaler Associates Agency, Inc., Cooper Design Space, LAmade, The Tadashi Foundation, AIMS, Fashion Business, Inc., Harari N.P., Inc., FedEx, Consulate of Pakistan, Insta Graphic Systems, Tummytuck Jeans, GMAC Commercial Finance, Milberg Factors, Inc., California Fashion Association, Self Esteem/All Access Apparel, Inc., Cohn Handler & Co., Continental Business Credit, Merchant Factors Corp., Diva International, LLC, STC-QST LLC, New West Textiles, Karen Kane, Inc. California Apparel News, and many more.

This year, we are looking to double the participation. Last year, we had 5 participating schools. This year, we have 8, which are: OTIS College of Art and Design, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, West Valley Occupational Center, Art Institute of California – Hollywood, California State University of Los Angeles, and for the first time in 64 years, a school from San Diego - Fashion Careers College. We will also have top-notch speakers, one of which is Henry Mandell, the President of Ed Hardy, and the other unique speaker is to be announced.
Please consider the following:
a.    Sponsoring a table for ten (cost $750.00)
b.    Buying a seat, and one for a friend (cost $75.00 per person)
c.    Making a contribution to the Scholarship Fund – mail a check or call in with your credit card information to the TALA Office.

Holiday Party Information:
The next event is the Holiday Party, which will take place on Friday, December 19th, 2008 in the Fashion Theater of the California Market Center. Our chairman, Fran Sude, and her committee will locate a minimum of 6 organizations that supports kids who are financially unable to receive a holiday celebration and presents. We offer a “dream-come-true” party with Santa Claus and many surprise guests and celebrities. Please,
a.    Send a donation via check or credit card
b.    Contact Sue to donate some presents for these kids
c.    Provide food contributions
d.    Volunteer your time at the event
Please contact Fran regarding all questions or concerns.

GlobalTex Information:
Our next exciting event for our 65th Anniversary is the birth of GlobalTex, which will premiere April 28-30, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Registration has already begun. TALA members receive a discount up to $500 on booth space per show, but it's essential to sign up for the show early in order to take advantage of this discount and to help achieve a critical mass of exhibitors. Call Heather Wurst at (310) 339-3735 or Sue Flannagan at the TALA Office at (213) 627-6173. We have already received great media attention for GlobalTex, and the Web site is up and running: www.globaltex.com. We need TALA members to lead the way and work together on an exciting new show. GlobalTex, the history-breaking event, will give synergy and growth to the textile, apparel, and retail world, as well as bring visibility and sparkle to Los Angeles.
Our visibility and importance for 64 years is not only being maintained, but this year has become the “Year of Rebirth and Importance” to Textile, Apparel, and Retail Industries. 
Join and support us for 2009 at the “Show of shows”  - the history-making GlobalTex.

Best regards,
 
Brian D. Thaler