Christian Camp and Conference Association

ENGAGE National Conference 2011

December 1st, 2011 – ORLANDO, FL – Uth Stuph announced today they will be exhibiting at the ENGAGE National Conference at the Ridgecrest Conference Center in Asheville, NC, from December 5th to 8th, 2011.  Angela and Dan Gallogly, Uth Stuph’s new owners, and Nate Wooten, veteran project advisor, will be representing Uth Stuph at the conference.

“We are excited to experience what some of our camps do and are involved with,” says Dan Gallogly. “We love being such an integral component in the creation and direction of the apparel camp attendees wear.  Being a part of the memory that is created is one of the reasons we do what we do.”

“We have so much fun working with camp and conference ministries.  Their focus and drive is awesome; we’re always encouraged by them,” says Nate Wooten.  “We hope we can do the same for those we meet at the ENGAGE conference this year.  We will be there to help ministries get prepared for this upcoming season.”

For more information on this or any other conference where Uth Stuph is exhibiting, contact us at 1-800-242-9166.

YOUTH SPECIALTIES 2011

November 15, 2011 – ORLANDO, FL – Uth Stuph announced today they will be exhibiting at Youth Specialties’ 2011 National Youth Workers Convention (NYWC) in Atlanta, Georgia, from November 18 to 20, 2011.  Angela Gallogly, Uth Stuph’s new president; Pam Birdsong, veteran project advisor and Kelly Mills, new project advisor, will be representing Uth Stuph at this convention.

“Youth Specialties’ NYWC in San Diego was fantastic and we are really excited to also be attending NYWC in Atlanta this week,” says Angela Gallogly. “As in San Diego, the Atlanta convention is jam packed with awesome lectures, panels, seminars and workshops.  Expanding ministry to parents, building bridges across different cultures and sticky faith are just a few convention topics our team of custom apparel designers work on for our clients daily here at Uth Stuph.”

“We work with clients on a daily basis creating apparel designs that inspire conversation and positively impact relationships because, at the end of the day, custom apparel for youth groups needs to be relevant, engaging and influential to students and their friends” says Kelly Mills.  “The Youth Specialties convention energizes us to do more with our designs to connect youth with positive influences in their lives.  It also helps us stay current on trends in student ministry and relevant to youth workers that buy our products for their ministries.”

Wow, a major winter storm rolled across the Plaines states toward the Northeast over the last few days. It was 20 years to the day when a similar Halloween Blizzard named the “The Perfect Storm” headed north from Texas crossing Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Upper Michigan on its way to Canada and the north Atlantic. So, we are switching gears here at Uth Stuph and the UPS truck is loading up with custom Christian long-sleeve shirts, hoodies and beanies headed for deliveries across the U.S.

We would love to help you get ready for your group’s early winter activities by printing custom shirts with a cool new winter design or embroidering jackets with you group’s logo. Give us a call and put us to work for you.

Generally when people think of embroidered apparel, they think of logoed polo shirts or corporate button-down shirts. The possibilities with embroidery go much further. The best way to go about deciding what kind of apparel to embroider on is to look at the needs of the group. If your school’s business club is working an outdoor event, consider embroidering baseball caps. If your youth group is going on a ski trip, consider doing beanies or fleece scarves showcasing the ministry name. Stadium blankets embroidered with your group’s logo make great Christmas gifts for booster club members or ministry volunteers.

Embroidery has the advantage of always giving a very clean, professional appearance. Our clients utilize embroidered apparel for business casual days in a corporate setting, different-colored staff and volunteer shirts as part of weekend security programs at churches, promotional activities like golf tournaments, and recognition programs like sports banquets.

When choosing someone to embroider your items, here are some important questions to ask:

What is your digitizing fee? This is the cost of recreating your design to a digital file that can be uploaded to the sewing machine. What is your stitch count minimum and maximum? This will determine the overall cost and size of embroidery. How long have you been in this business? A good embroiderer will know tricks of the trade that can only be gained with time on the job.

Understanding your group’s needs and knowing the right questions to ask will help you select an experienced custom apparel company. Uth Stuph’s Embroidery Manager, Steve Mason, has over 9 years of embroidery experience, and our Project Advisors can guide you through the process of designing and selecting custom embroidered apparel for a crisp, clean, versatile look.

Start with thinking about where your retreat will occur. A Campground, retreat center or maybe a rustic lodge.  Every place has a different feel and experience, and your apparel should communicate that.  Consider choosing a design with the environment in mind which will carry your retreat’s theme into the group’s identity.  Next, decide whether you want your shirt to be a “one-time” event shirt with a date and location impression, or if you would prefer your shirt be an evangelistic tool to be worn for years to come.  Generally for youth groups, a shirt designed to be worn for a long time has to be trendy and something the students will want to wear to school and around their friends.  Either type of shirt should be a great conversation starter and will result in connecting people.

Finally, select the type of apparel that is most versatile for your event and future use.  Depending on your locale, a Fall retreat may mean very different kinds of weather or climates.  No worries!  When it comes to apparel, there are literally thousands of options to outfit your group properly.  Pullover hoodies, long-sleeve shirts, t-shirts, tanks, zippered hoodies and much more.  Carefully choosing apparel will apparel will ensure those attending the event will be comfortable and be able to concentrate on the purpose of the retreat.  Of course, affordability is always a concern.  Uth Stuph’s apparel is available in many different styles so that your group can be comfortable and stylish without breaking your budget.

One last suggestion.  Consider getting your custom apparel in your group’s hands before the retreat.  It will help set the tone and raise excitement about the upcoming event.

Now, the leaves are beginning to turn, and you are equipped with the knowledge you need to choose the best Fall retreat apparel your group has ever had.  With that, go enjoy each other’s company, unify the group with custom Christian t-shirts or sweatshirts and have a fantastic Fall retreat!

Fall festival t-shirts used as identity wear by event organizers and volunteers provide festival goers a sense of unity. From a visual standpoint, t-shirts also make staff and workers recognizable to guests and attendees. There is just something about a person in uniform! We commonly print custom Christian t-shirts with a themed design, then print the word “Staff” or “Volunteer” on the back, right chest or sleeves. The additional printing cost is minimal, yet takes event management to a whole new level.

Some churches purchase Fall festival-themed shirts from Uth Stuph as giveaways. Others use them as door prizes. But most use them as a promotion and fundraising activity. When selling shirts, your first step is picking a design that is relevant to your event. This design should appeal to your widest demographic and be visually interesting so people will wear it for years to come.

Once you have a fantastic design, your next step to fundraising with shirts is merchandising.  We recommend getting a couple upper-half mannequins to display the shirts in a high-traffic area at your event. Neatly fold the remaining shirts for sale and attach a tag about the size of the business card with the event logo on one side and an explanation of the inspiration behind the shirt design. By using a garment tagging gun and a custom tag, you will add an extra level of exclusivity to your shirt and provide for a selling price of at least 2 to 2.5 times your cost. Unsold shirts are easily marketed after the event through an email blast to your congregation suggesting they purchase one of the few remaining commemorative festival t-shirts.

The staff at Uth Stuph wish you all the best in building community and spreading the Word at your festival and hope our Christian t-shirt designs will help make your event one of a kind.

September 23, 2011 – ORLANDO, FL – Uth Stuph announced today they will be exhibiting at Youth Specialties’ 2011 National Youth Workers Convention (NYWC) in San Diego, California, from September 30 to October 2, 2011.  Angela Gallogly, Uth Stuph’s new president; Pam Birdsong, veteran project advisor and Kelly Mills, new project advisor, will be representing Uth Stuph at this conference.

“NYWC is jam packed with awesome lectures, panels, seminars and workshops,” says Angela Gallogly. “Expanding ministry to parents, building bridges across different cultures and sticky faith are just a few conference topics that we really relate to at Uth Stuph.  We work with clients on a daily basis creating apparel designs that inspire conversation and positively impact relationships because, at the end of the day, custom apparel for youth groups needs to be relevant, engaging and influential to students and their friends.”

Uth Stuph is one of the nation’s leading providers of custom t-shirts and apparel to churches, ministries and faith-based organizations.  Angela and Dan Gallogly recently acquired Uth Stuph and its sister brand Stuph Clothing.  Stuph Clothing provides printed and embroidered apparel and merchandise fulfillment services to schools, businesses, bands, nonprofits and government agencies in Central Florida and across North America.

Pam Birdsong said, “I love the Youth Specialties conferences because I get to visit with so many clients and friends.  NYWC also helps us stay current on trends in student ministry and important themes we need to be incorporating into apparel designs for clients.  Though Uth Stuph’s designs outwardly communicate identity, they also have to be cool and speak to youth and adults alike.”

“Our Uth Stuph booth will be located at space 233,” says Kelly Mills.  ”We have special promotions planned for conference attendees and encourage everyone to stop by our booth.”

About Youth Specialties
Youth Specialties is a part of YouthWorks!, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation created in 1994, whose purpose is to help the church be the church by providing life-changing, Christ-centered resources for ministry.  www.youthworks.com and www.youthspecialties.com

About Stuph Clothing, Inc.
Stuph Clothing, Inc. is a privately-held company with 25 employees that provides full-service custom design, printing and embroidery of apparel serving thousands of clients across the U.S. and Canada under two brands—Uth Stuph (www.uthstuph.com) and Stuph Clothing (www.stuphclothing.com) from its 15,000-square-foot production facility in Orlando, Florida.

September 8, 2011 – ORLANDO, FL– Uth Stuph recently announced they will be exhibiting at the 2011 LifeWay National Youth Worker’s Conference in Nashville on September 12-14, 2011.  The conference theme is creating a culture of influence and is expected to be three days of inspiration, encouragement and practical how-to’s focused on equipping youth workers to develop students, not just student ministries.

Angela Gallogly, Uth Stuph’s new president, said, “I’m excited about connecting with our Company’s clients and friends at LifeWay’s annual conference next week in Nashville.  We have team members coming from around the country to join in the equipping of youth workers and are looking forward to celebrating their passion for ministry.”

Uth Stuph is one of the nation’s leading providers of custom t-shirts and apparel to churches, ministries and faith-based organizations.  Angela and Dan Gallogly recently acquired Uth Stuph and its sister brand Stuph Clothing.  Stuph Clothing provides printed and embroidered apparel and merchandise fulfillment services to schools, businesses, bands, nonprofits and government agencies in Central Florida and across North America.

“We have special promotions planned for conference attendees and encourage everyone to stop by our booth near the entrance of the main exhibit hall for a little artistic fun,” said Megan Tucker, Project Advisor with Uth Stuph.  “Our designers have created and we will be giving away with every prize entry a one-of-a-kind t-shirt commemorating the conference theme of creating a culture of influence.”

About LifeWay

LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, established in Nashville, Tenn., in 1891, is one of the world’s largest providers of Christian products and services, including Bibles, church literature, books, music, audio and video recordings, church supplies and Internet services through www.LifeWay.com.  The company also owns and operates 165 LifeWay Christian Stores across the nation, as well as two of the largest Christian conference centers in the country.  LifeWay is a religious nonprofit organization that receives no funding from the denomination and reinvests income above operating expenses in mission work and other ministries around the world.

About Stuph Clothing, Inc.

Stuph Clothing, Inc.is a privately-held companywith 25 employees that provides full-service custom design, printing and embroidery of apparel serving thousands of clients across the U.S. and Canada under two brands—Uth Stuph (www.uthstuph.com) and Stuph Clothing (www.stuphclothing.com) from its 15,000-square-foot production facility in Orlando.

August 30, 2011 – ORLANDO, FL – Local professionals, Angela and Dan Gallogly, announced today they acquired Uth Stuph (pronounced youth stuff) and its sister brand Stuph Clothing from co-founder Steve Hooper. Financial terms of the transaction werenot disclosed.

Uth Stuph is one of the nation’s leading providers of custom t-shirts and apparel to churches, ministries and faith-based organizations. Stuph Clothing provides printed and embroidered apparel and merchandise fulfillment services to schools, businesses, bands, nonprofits and government agencies in Central Florida and across North America.

Angela Gallogly succeeds Hooper as the President of Uth Stuph and Stuph Clothing and is joined by an experienced design and management team. Dan Gallogly serves the Company in an advisory capacity focused on organizational development and innovation.

The Galloglys, originally from Iowa, are long-time residents of Orlando and members of Northland, A Church Distributed in Longwood, Florida. Angela Gallogly has a corporate background in human resources and business administration. Dan Gallogly is a CPA who practices in the areas of management consulting and forensic accounting. Previously, Dan was an office managing director with BDO USA and co-founder of a regional CPA firm. The Galloglys have been active in Central Florida and Eastern Iowa community organizations for over 25 years.

“This business is a perfect fit for Dan and me. We have a heart for ministry, a passion for serving clients and broad business experience,” states Angela Gallogly. “Uth Stuph and Stuph Clothing met our investment profile because each are recognized brands in the industry, Uth Stuph has a nationally diverse footprint and there was an experienced management team in place for ongoing continuity.

“On a personal level, we’re thrilled to be working in the faith-based arena and look forward to continuing and improving upon what Uth Stuph has been known for since 1996—providing ministry leaders with innovative graphical designs which not only communicate group identity, but more importantly encourage young people through printed and embroidered apparel.”

Dan Gallogly states, “With the continued uncertainty in the markets, we looked to Eric Waldron, client advisor at Seaside National Bank & Trust, for advice on this strategic investment and financing. Eric and his team of experienced bankers did an all-around great job for us. Uth Stuph and Stuph Clothing are now positioned to serve a larger segment of the Christian ministry and corporate markets which means job growth here in Central Florida and in other cities around the U.S.”

About Stuph Clothing, Inc.
Stuph Clothing, Inc. is a privately-held company with 25 employees that provides full-service custom design, printing and embroidery of apparel serving thousands of clients across the U.S. and Canada under two brands—Uth Stuph (www.uthstuph.com) and Stuph Clothing (www.stuphclothing.com) from its 15,000-square-foot production facility in Orlando.