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PARTICIPATING VENDORS

All of the vendors below have agreed to provide WELS organizations with discounted pricing on their products and/or services. Each relationship is a bit different, so please read the information carefully about how to participate in the buying programs available. Typically, discounts will range from 1% to 25% depending on product line or volume. The greater the participation across the synod, the larger the discounts will grow. If you don't see products or services that meet your needs, please submit a request and we will consider how we can best meet your needs.

Hardware, Software & Peripherals



Hewlett Packard

Products: Desktop computers, notebooks, servers, printers, monitors, and LCD projectors
Instructions: 1) Sign up for the ShopWELS Purchasing Program, 2) review the HP web site for different product offerings, 3) please fill out our request form to have a DVI Consulting representative contact you, and 4) start saving.

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Insight

Products:Most major software packages including software from Microsoft, Adobe and TrendMicro.
Instructions: Sign up for the ShopWELS Purchasing Program, 2) review the Insight web site for different product offerings, 3) please fill out our request form to have a DVI Consulting representative contact you, and 4) start saving.
Notes: Software pricing can be very complex due to the many licensing requirements. For Microsoft products, two categories exist: 1) charity pricing, and 2) academic pricing. For Adobe products, there is 1) academic pricing, and 2) volume pricing. More information is available on the Insight web site.

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Concordia Technology Solutions creators of Shepherd's Staff MemberConnect

Products:Shepherd's Staff church mangement software & MemberConnect congregation communication intranet hosting.
Instructions:1) Try the demos available or submit inquiries to softwaresales@cts.cph.org 2) Order by calling 1-800-325-2399 and mention the "WELS.net offer", 3) start saving.
Notes: A WELS version will be released later this year and will be sent automatically to existing customers. Download the fully funtional Sherpherd's Staff demo from WELS.net.

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Lenovo 

Products: Desktop computers, notebooks, workstation and monitors
Instructions: 1) Schools should Click www.lenovo.com/shop/deals/welseducation - or - Churches should Click www.lenovo.com/shop/deals/welschurches 2) View website for desired product(s) 3) Place desired product(s) in cart and check out 4) Fill in Account Creation information during the check out process 5) Check Out


Education Products


InfoCor has been a SMART™ Dealer of Distinction five times and has the largest dedicated SMART™ sales, support, installation, and training teams in Wisconsin. As education technology experts, InfoCor has been selected as the WELS preferred vendor in this area.



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InfoCor

Products: Audio Visual designer and integrator for classrooms, meeting and conference rooms.
Instructions:: 1) View vendor information 2) Open “SMART Board Contact Information” pdf file under Smart Board section; 3) Locate correct contact for your geographical region; 4) Email or call InfoCor contact to handle information, quoting, and ordering needs



Office Products


Office Depot has been selected as our office products provider. Items ranging from paper and pens to toner and ink cartridges are available through this partner.



Office Depot

Office Depot

Products: Paper, pens, pencils, folders, ink, toner and general office supplies.
Instructions: 1) Sign up for the ShopWELS Purchasing Program, 2) wait for a username and password emailed from Office Depot with instructions about how to access the web site devoted to WELS shoppers, 3) start saving.
Notes: If you have an existing account through the previous WELS/Office Depot program you can continue to use that account information, but still receive the greater price discounts through this new program.

Imagistics

Ricoh

Products: Copiers, fax machines and multifunction devices.
Instructions:Contact Greg Winn at Ricoh (262.785.5234 or greg.winn@ricoh-usa.com).
Notes: Ricoh offers a complete line of digital copier/printers and multi-functional devices that give you all the benefits of digital output, plus optional finishing features such as 3-hole punch, sorting, and stapling. Ricoh product discounts are only available to those organizations in the following Wisconsin counties: Madison Area: Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Richland, Rock, Sauk Milwaukee Area: Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha Appleton Area: Brown, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oconto, Outagamie, Sheboygan, Sturgeon Bay, Winnebago

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Océ Imagistics

Products: Copiers, fax machines and multifunction devices.
Instructions: Call Océ at 800.289.0942.or email Eric LaRue.
Notes:Océ Imagistics' complete line of digital copier/printers and multi-functional devices gives you all the benefits of digital output, plus optional finishing features such as 3-hole punch, sorting, and stapling. A 2.5% rebate is offered on all purchases.

Communications


Discount pricing has been arranged with almost all the major telecommunications providers. Organizations looking for local or long distance voice service, internet connections or cell phones can find great deals here. PBX systems are also available.



DVI

DVI Consulting (Business)

Products: Local and long distance phone services, high speed internet, PBX and phone systems, data networking equipment, computer services, cabling, inside/outside wireless access points, video survelliance and DVR systems, building access, and general technology consulting for business customers.
Instructions for Business Customers: Because of the complex nature and billing procedures in the telecom industry, telephone service quotes are handled directly by DVI Consulting. After filling out the online request a DVI representative will contact you within 48 hours to determine the best level of service and pricing for your location and needs.
Notes: In a majority of locations the prices available through our negotiated rates will be lower than you are currently paying for voice and data services.

Travel


WELS has negotiated corporate rates in the Milwaukee area with Mayfair Rent-A-Car and nationally with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Any WELS member is free to rent using these special rates for both business and personal use.



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Enterprise

Instructions:: Corporate code information is listed on the Car Rental page. For questions, contact Carla Martin.



ShopWELS Member Section


A number of the program categories above will also be available for individual WELS members. These include HP, Insight and Telecom Brokerage Inc. offering several communications providers.


Products: Computer hardware, software, peripherals, office products, and cell phones. Click on the vendor logo to learn more.

Note: Individual WELS members should not use the signup form available on this site.

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Hewlett Packard

Products: Desktop computers, notebooks, servers and monitors, printers and LCD projectors.
Instructions: 1) Sign up for the ShopWELS Purchasing Program, 2) review the HP web site for different product offerings, 3) please fill out our request form to have a DVI Consulting representative contact you, and 4) start saving.

Office Depot

Office Depot

 

Products: Paper, pens, pencils, folders, ink, toner and general office supplies.
Instructions: 1) Click https://odams.officedepot.com/registrations/wels_pf.php, 2) ClickCreate your account now!  3) Fill in the form and start saving.

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Insight

Products:Most major software packages including software from Microsoft, Adobe and TrendMicro.
Instructions: 1) Click https://shop.softwarespectrum.com/SSIShop/default.asp, 2) Enter in WELSMEMBERS for username and Sh0pWel$ (where "0" in "Sh0pWel$" = zero) for password *All are case sensitive. 3) You now have access and can begin shopping. When you are ready to checkout, the system will prompt you to enter in the necessary billing requirements.
Notes: This is a shared account and will only maintain your settings while you are logged in. Should you log out your settings will be lost and you will have to re-enter all your pertinent information. When you make a purchase, an order confirmation email will be sent to you so that you can track your order.

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Lenovo

Products: Desktop computers, notebooks, workstation and monitors
Instructions:1) Click www.lenovo.com/shop/deals/wels 2) View website for desired product(s) 3) Place desired product(s) in cart and check out 4) Fill in Account Creation information during the check out process 5) Check Out

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Enterprise

Instructions:: Corporate code information is listed on the Car Rental page. For questions, contact Carla Martin.


For more information, please view the Vendor Program Documents.



 

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