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African Wildlife Ambassadors / Friends of the National Zoo – Smithsonian Create Custom Lapel Pins

Published on May 10, 2012 in Custom Lapel Pins. Closed Tags: , , , , .

African Wildlife Ambassadors are a special group of the Friends of the National Zoo who volunteer their time to assist African animals at the National Zoo.  The work of these generous individuals allows people from all around the world to see beautiful wildlife whenever they’re visiting the Nation’s Capital, Washington, D.C. 

Custom pins are a great way to help make members visible to the public and know the wearer’s expertise. In this particular case, the African Wildlife Ambassadors spend time with the zoo’s African animals.  The custom lapel pin design reflects this.

Custom pins for specific groups and individuals help foster team pride, boost confidence, and morale.  Individuals feel honored when they’re given a special gift like a lapel pin.  They can wear them on their uniforms as a way of identifying and expressing themselves.  Lapel pins are often used as flair at restaurants and public attractions like amusement parks.

Logo pins can help establish rank and achievement and can adorn name tags and lanyards for zoo visitors to see.  This makes it easier for volunteers to be approached and recognized.  Visitors can ask questions and congratulate them for the work they do.  This extra acknowledgement is enough to keep many individuals volunteering for years.

Custom lapel pins draw a crowd.  They’re memorable and unique.  They get people interested in what they promote and help raise attendance at special events and fundraisers.  That’s why so many zoos and animal organizations order custom lapel pins to hand out.

Get your hands on an order of custom zoo lapel pins.  Visit http://www.allaboutpins.com to request a free price quote.  While you’re at it, why not speak to a representative about your design ideas.  The number to reach us at is 1-866-604-9462 toll-free.  You can also email info@allaboutpins.com.  A full color digital proof depicting your idea or concept will be sent to you to examine free of charge.

 

 

The Iowa State Fair Honors Volunteers For Their Hard Work with Custom Lapel Pins

Published on June 30, 2011 in Uncategorized. Closed Tags: , , , .
The Iowa State Fair is one of the largest fairs in the United States.  That’s why it didn’t come as a surprise when they contacted us with their request for custom lapel pins. They wanted to give a gift to their volunteers and at the same time identify Information Volunteers so that those people that were new to the fair knew who to approach with questions. The pins that we created for them did just that.
Volunteers Are an Important Part of Fair Success
Making visitors feel welcome is key to any long lasting annual event and the Iowa State Fair has more than 2,000 volunteers to help those visitors enjoy the amazing week of activities.  The lapel pins are a big part of why things run so smoothly because they make it easy for visitors to obtain the information that they need to thoroughly enjoy themselves.
Some of the discussions that volunteers have with the public concern the history of the fair, the location of competitions or rides as well as recommended events to attend.  This type of effort is essential to the success of any annual event, parade or fair.  Without volunteers, many events would not have the manpower needed to keep things going hour after hour.  Showing gratitude is necessary to ensure that volunteers feel valued and return each and every year.
New Themes and Colors Add Excitement to Each Year’s Events
Most annual events have a new logo, theme or colors to represent that year’s event. Each year, a pin can be created to reflect that design and to show off that theme. However, the pins can play a dual purpose in they can also to designate information volunteers so the new visitors know who they can go to ask questions.
Custom lapel pins can be created in whatever fashion you deem fit.  They can be a unique shape or size.  They can also feature a photograph or image as well as text relating to the name and location of the event.  This makes them collectible because they are seen as keepsakes each year.
Order your fair lapel pins today.  Visit http://www.allaboutpins.com. You can also email info@allaboutpins.com or call 1-866-604-9462 toll-free.

50TH Anniversary Peace Corps Lapel Pins Promote Cultural Understanding

Published on May 20, 2011 in All About Pins and Custom Lapel Pins. Closed Tags: , , , , .

The Peace Corps was founded over fifty years ago when Senator John F. Kennedy challenged students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the name of peace by living and working in developing countries. That inspiration grew into what is now a federal government agency devoted to world peace and friendship. Peace Corps volunteers serve in 77 countries. They live, learn, and work overseas for a total of 27 months at a time.

We were contacted by the agency because they wanted custom anniversary lapel pins created to hand out to members of the Peace Corps. The design that we came up was classic and based on the governmental group’s specifications. Symbols of freedom and patriotism are included in the artwork along with identifying features like the name of the agency and the number “50” centered between two olive branches. This helps establish a presence and get the message across that the Peace Corps is still going strong nearly half a century after being founded.

Requirements of Joining the Peace Corps

Some of the requirements for joining the Peace Corps include:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must have previous volunteer experience.
  • Must have a college degree.
  • Must be committed to serving a volunteer assignment.

Benefits of Joining the Peace Corps

In addition to providing volunteers with language, cross-cultural, and technical training, the agency also offers the following benefits:

  • Student Loans Forgiveness and Deferment
  • Transition Funds
  • Free Travel
  • Living Allowance
  • Vacation
  • Medical and Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • No Application or Participation Fee

New Members Get Anniversary Pins As Part of Benefits Package

New members can be given an anniversary lapel pin as part of their benefits package. They can be encouraged to wear the item wherever they go as a way of affiliating themselves with the Peace Corps. This helps to foster goodwill in other countries and also gives the member a sense of pride for the things that he or she has accomplished as a volunteer.

Other groups and organizations can follow the Peace Corps lead and become household names by effectively advertising their programs and the difference volunteers make in the lives of people in need. Custom lapel pins help establish identity because of their visible and portable nature. There are few promotional items that are as long lasting and impressive as pins for peace.

Grafton Volunteer Ambulance Service Lapel Pins Reward EMS and EMTs

Published on January 31, 2011 in All About Pins. Closed Tags: , , , .

Grafton Volunteer Ambulance Service created custom lapel pins to reward its EMS and EMT members for their dedicated service.   They wanted a way to encourage individuals to reach their goals so they came up with an incentive that was worth working for.  Once these men or women reach a certain number of runs, they are presented with a new pin to wear on their jackets.  This helps to create the type of atmosphere that encourages excellence and volunteerism.

Custom Lapel Pins Offer Encouragement

Motivating individuals to reach their goals is essential for the growth and expansion of any organization, company or charitable group.  These award pins can be worn in places where other employees, patients, and members of the community can see the experience and unique skill sets of their EMT or EMS.  The gifts also help show the team members that their hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed by their senior members and managers.  Recognizing volunteers’ achievements is vital to the success of an organization.

Incentives Demonstrate Pride and Loyalty

Wearing a pin showing the number of achievements a person has accomplished encourages pride and loyalty with an employer.   The small tokens of appreciation demonstrate how much an employee or volunteer is needed within an organization.  Incentives like these make all the difference when it comes to performance evaluations.  Those individuals that are determined to succeed do so with ease.  They know that their efforts will be rewarded so they take the extra steps necessary to complete the task as effectively and efficiently as possible.

To learn more about how All About Pins can help honor your group of volunteers, visit http://www.allaboutpins.com.  In addition to providing you with a free full color proof, we also pick up the cost of shipping.

Custom Lapel Pins for Parkinsons Association Volunteers

Published on October 22, 2010 in All About Pins. Closed Tags: , , .

Parkinsons Disease affects over one million people worldwide.  Through the support of the public and independent volunteers, the Parkinson Association is able to influence change and help fray the costs of its $6 billion annual operation.

Custom tulip lapel pins created with the letters “P” and “D” represents the neurodegenerative disease and help identify the individuals that make donations of their time, money, and resources to the charitable group.  We were able to create these tokens of appreciation for the Parkinson Association to hand out to their volunteers.

Custom Lapel Pins Help with Volunteer Roles

Volunteers are needed to help out with daily tasks and fundraising efforts.  That is why so many businesses and organizations feel compelled to honor these devoted individuals with gifts of appreciation.

Custom lapel pins featuring a group’s name and logo are personal as well as sentimental.  They help establish different roles within an organization and identify key volunteers.  The mission of the Parkinsons Association is to improve healthcare for those with the disease.  Without the support of volunteers, they would not be able to do everything they set out to do.

The volunteer lapel pins that we created for the group were used to honor these individuals in several different regions throughout the United States.  That is one of the biggest advantages of this type of gift item.  Personalized pins have the ability to be created in a way that is attractive to large groups of people.  That makes them relevant and cost effective.

Our Commitment to You

Our customers are our number one priority.  That is why we make them a part of the ordering process.  By providing an online quote form and offering support via telephone and email, we are able to better communicate with the businesses and organizations that order custom volunteer lapel pins from us.  If you are looking for a great way to honor those committed to serving your cause, consider the impact that items from All About Pins make.  Visit http://www.allaboutpins.com/artwork-gallery.html to look through our gallery for ideas on how to make your own pins extra special.