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CHAIRMAN' S MESSAGE
T RY S OME T H I NG N EW, G E T I NVO LV E D
PETER GREGERSON, JR.
GREGERSON'S FOODS
AGA CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
While you are working hard this year,
know that AGA continues to be passionate
about the grocery industry in our state
and is dedicated to continuing to find
ways to help our members grow and be
successful.
Whether it is through providing
education seminars, working with
regulatory agencies on your behalf,
providing opportunities to network or
encouraging young people to continue
their education through scholarship
assistance, AGA and our members
continue to be the voice of the grocery
industry in Alabama.
As 2017 begins, I would like to challenge
each of you to try something new. Attend
an AGA event you have never been to,
volunteer for one of the golf outings,
recruit a new member, find a way to get
involved with your Association this year.
Many members just pay their dues (which
is great) but never truly experience
all AGA has to offer. Below are the
2017 events and ways you can be more
involved.
Event: April 6 – Alabama Grocers
Education Foundation, Inverness
Country Club, Birmingham, Alabama
Purpose:
All the monies raised at this
event go to fund educational sessions for
our members and fund scholarships for
AGA employees and children of AGA
employees for college.
How to be involved:
Sponsor a half hole
or hole at the event. Come out and play a
round of golf with other AGA members.
Volunteer your time on April 6 to help
the AGA staff run this event. Volunteer
to pack goody bags in advance. Donate
product for the meals at this event. Join
us for lunch to mingle with other AGA
Members.
Event: July 23-26 – Alabama Grocers
Association Annual Convention,
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Destin,
Florida
Purpose:
Bring our industry together
for a few days to hear professional
speakers and seminars to help improve
your knowledge and help you operate
your business more effectively. You
will have the opportunity for extensive
networking, discussion and expanding
ideas with others in the food industry
and enjoy great fellowship, and top name
entertainment.
How to be involved:
There are many
opportunities for you and your company
to be involved. First and foremost, you
need to register and attend for the events.
This will allow you maximum time to
visit with your other AGA members. Your
company could have a booth in the exhibit
hall, sponsor an event or even advertise in
the yearbook.
You could volunteer your time during
the event to help the Association staff.
Anything from helping hand out door
prizes to serving on the Silent Auction
Committee and assisting them with
raising money for the foundation.
Volunteer to help the staff pack goody
bags, load the van, organize items before
the Convention.
Event: October 19 – Alabama Grocers
Education Foundation, Inverness
Country Club, Birmingham, Alabama
Purpose:
All the monies raised at this
event go to fund educational sessions for
our members and fund scholarships for
AGA employees and children of AGA
employees for college.
How to be involved:
Sponsor a half hole
or hole at the event. Come out and play a
As the new year begins so do many traditions such
as resolutions, fresh starts and reflections.
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