Pam Coy and Mick Kneeland (Viking Village, Reedsburg) and WGA's Brandon Scholz meet with Senator Dale Schultz. See more photos on our Facebook page. Click here.
Grocers Day Highlights
Grocers went to the Capitol with sleeves rolled up, position papers in hand and a story to tell. The Shelby Report of the Midwest was there to cover it all. The WGA's BRANDON SCHOLZ, told the SRM's GEOFF WELCH, "It's just so important to have our members come to the state's capitol, whether it's here in Wisconsin or any other state, to be a part of what goes on in the legislative process," Scholz said. "The other thing that is hugely valuable is that by having our members come to Madison and go meet with their legislators, the legislator is going to remember that visit.
They're going to remember the grocer, where the grocer's store is. So that when we go in next week or the week after to talk about an issue, they're going to remember the grocer that came in from their district and that's going to help us immensely as we lobby on other issues." See more at theshelbyreport.com. While you're there, take a minute and sign up for your free subscription.
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Highlights, Recap & Pics Watch for the WGA's Government Affairs report on Monday which will have a full recap of the Grocers Day in the Capitol including pictures of the presentation of the 2012 winner of the Grocers Care Political Action Award to Fresh Madison Market's JEFF MAURER.
Sample and Pairings MillerCoors sponsored a beer pairing suggestions during the legislative reception Capitol Day including Blue Moon, Peroni, Coors Light, Leinie's, MGD 64 and Miller Lite. Customized beer pairings were also suggested based on flavors from the surf and turf menu and the unique flavors of each brand. Please contact DAVID HERVEY at 414-931-4952 or hervey.david@millercoors.com to find out how MillerCoors can help your store execute beer and food pairing solutions. It is a great way to increase your basket ring and enhance your shoppers home prepared meal.
Spirit Samples Diageo hosted a spirit sampling during Capitol Day featuring some of their new and proven products. Some of the brands sampled were Baileys, Crown Royal, Ciroc Red Berry, Ciroc Peach, Jose Cuervo Tradicional - mini Paloma, Smirnoff Whipped Cream Vodka and Smirnoff Fluffed Marshmallow Vodka. Thank you TOBY SPANGLER and LIESL NELSON for setting up this fun activity.
Thanks To Sponsors Many thanks to our sponsors who helped make it all possible.
Leadership Team The Piggly Wiggly Operators Association met and elected officers for 2012. Returning and new officers include MARK BEITZEL (Kiel), re-elected President, JASON COWLEY (Milton), Vice President and MARY KNAPP (DePere), Treasurer. Board members are CAROL KLOTZ (Campbellsport), MIKE DAY (Cambridge), PAT FOX (Hartland), DAN PALEN (Broadhead), JEFF TATE (Watertown) and MATT STINEBRINK (Kenosha). Each will serve a one year term. Congratulations!
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