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Real Deal Expo 2006

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Steve, Righ, and Tommy at the reception

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 12:52

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AWMA Chairman Emeritus Steve Shing of GSC Enterprises, Inc. (left), Rich Rodriguez of General Mills (center) and Tommy Thomas of H.T. Hackney, at the reception.

REAL DEAL EXPO kick-off reception

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 12:53

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Pictured from left to right at the REAL DEAL EXPO kick-off reception are AWMA Chairman of the Board Ricky Jones, Andalusia Distributing Company, Inc.; Ferris Youmans, H.B. Paulk Company; and Nick Zaden, City Wholesale Grocery Company.

Catching up at the kick-off reception

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 12:53

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Catching up at the kick-off reception are (left to right) Hugh Raetzsch, Lyons Specialty Company, LLC, and David Tatman and Keli Ourso, Louisiana Association of Wholesalers.

foodservice strategies discussion

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 12:54

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Rob Hackett, Burklund Distributors, discusses foodservice strategies with Don Pungitore, Omni Food Concepts, Inc.

At the Hershey Foods booth

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 12:55

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At the Hershey Foods booth checking out new products were (l-r) Stacia Munroe, Illinois Association of Tobacco & Candy Distributors; Jon Burklund, Burklund, Distributors; Tom Joyce, Hershey Foods; Bob Krier, Dearborn Wholesale Grocers; and Bud Kelley, Illinois Association of Tobacco & Candy Distributors.

Johnny Bench fields a question

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 12:56

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Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds, fields a question from the audience Thursday morning. Bench was a fan favorite during the Expo opening session, adroitly mixing advice for success ("Are you willing to make the effort to try to be the best? The best individuals make the best team.") with stories about growing up and his career. "I could throw a baseball through a car wash and it wouldn’t even get wet," he said. Bench drew a standing ovation.

Steve passes the gavel

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 12:57

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Outgoing AWMA Chairman Steve Shing, GSC Enterprises Inc., congratulates new 2006 Chairman Ricky Jones, Andalusia Distributing Co., Inc. Thursday morning with the "passing of the gavel." Jones credited Shing with doing an "outstanding" job during his term as chairman.

Meyercord Revenue, Inc. unveiled new equipment

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 12:58

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Meyercord Revenue, Inc. unveiled new equipment during EXPO. From left are Meyercord’s Ben Hyde, Tom Letiza and Tim Arends.

2005 Buyer’s Program

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 12:58

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More than 90 attendees participated in Wednesday’s first-ever Buyer’s Program, which many said provided them with invaluable information that will help them grow their businesses.

Ron Scott gets Johnny Bench's autograph

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 13:00

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Ron Scott, Zucca, Inc., receives autograph from Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench.

Scott Ramminger presents presents check to Jean Jones

Submitted by kelly on Tue, 04/14/2009 - 14:27

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AWMA President & CEO Scott Ramminger presents $2,500 check from Thursday’s drawing to Jean Jones, Andalusia Distributing.

warehouse inventory management with Retalix USA

Submitted by kelly on Tue, 04/14/2009 - 14:24

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Paul Noorda, Gem State Distributors, Inc. (center) discusses warehouse inventory management with Retalix USA President Vic Hamilton (right) and Gary Jarvis, Retalix senior manager, customer service.

Date: 
03/15/2006 - 03/17/2006