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IFRA Chairman Ken Lansing, Martin's IGA, Effingham, IL
GMA President Vic DeGuilioDean Foods Company
Tuesday, October 8Odyssey Country Club
Wednesday, October 9Tinley Park Convention Center
New at this year’s convention:
The Best Bagger ChampionshipWinner to Compete in National Championship in Las Vegas, NVEmployees of Association member stores can participate in the Best Bagger Championship for the first time this year. This NGA nationally recognized program highlights the importance of customer service and builds team spirit for competition.
Illinois Food Retailers Associationwith co-host
Grocery Merchandising Association
Annual Conference & Expo
Jerald Duff, Ph.D. Retiring IRMA President and CEO Dave Vite
Peter Larkin, NGA President & CEO
Michael Crouse, V.P./G.M. Supermarket Channel, Frito-Lay
Day 1A fun-filled day either on the golf course with industry partners or in the classroom where we'll provide an educational series for store managers and owners.
Day 2A full day with the best in the industry: educational programs, admittance to the Expo floor featuring the latest in industry trends, products and services, and the early evening awards banquet. This year's industry recognitions will spotlight members who are celebrating milestone years:l The Schuette family's 150th anniversary in businessl The Niemann family for opening its 100th storeIn addition, the Association will be recognizing: l Retiring IRMA President and CEO Dave Vite, for his many years of service rep-
resenting the interests of the retail community in the State of Illinois, both at the State House and Chicago City Hall.
l Retiring NGA Executive Vice President and General Counsel Tom Wenning for his many years of service representing the interests of the independent retailer in Washington, D.C.
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Tom Wenning, NGA Executive V.P. & General Counsel
Ron Kramer, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Niemann Foods, Inc. – 100th store locationThe Schuette's Markets team – celebrating their 150th anniversary
Program OutlineIFRA-GMA 2013 Annual Conference
October 8-9, 2013
Day 1: Tuesday, October 8Golf TournamentOdyssey Country Club
11:00 am Registration and lunch
12:30 pm Golf Outing Shotgun Start
5:30 pm Cocktail Reception - Cash Bar
6:00 pm Buffet Dinner for seminar attendees & golfers
Day 2: Wednesday, October 9Tinley Park Convention Center
7:00 am IFRA Board of Directors and General Membership Meetings
8:30 am Lessons in Leadership Speaker - Michael Crouse, V.P./G.M. Supermarket
Channel, Frito-Lay9:30 am Break9:45 am Federal Legislation - Economic Impact of
the Independent Grocer - Industry Overview Speaker - Peter Larkin, NGA President and CEO
10:45 am Best Bagger Competition and Opening of Expo
3:00 pm “Labor/Employment Issues ‘on the Rocks.’” Hot employment law issues employers need to
be aware of. Speaker - Ron Kramer, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
4:30 pm Cocktail Reception Evening music: Guitarola5:30 pm Industry Awards Banquet Industry Recognitions: l Schuette Stores, Inc. l Niemann Foods, Inc. l David Vite, Retiring IRMA President l Tom Wenning, Retiring NGA Executive
Vice President & General Counsel l Ken Lansing, Outgoing IFRA Chairman,
Martin’s IGA Grand raffle drawing
Day 1: Tuesday, October 8Odyssey Country ClubSpecial Education Series for Owners, Managers and Assistant Managers conducted by Jerald Duff
10:00 am “Engaged, Enabled, and Energized — Oh, my!” Objective: Understand the huge cost for
retailers of disengaged employees
Short Break
Mid-Morning Session “Managers to Leaders; Employees to Partners”
(The Developmental Leadership Model©) Objective: Why managers must change before
employees can change12:00 pm Lunch with golfers1:00 pm Early Afternoon Session “Emotional Intelligence: Why EQ Trumps
IQ, Happy Employees = Happy Customers” Objective: Self-Awareness of Personality
Strengths; Application to Engagement
Short Break
Mid-Afternoon Session “Just Do IT! Applying the Learning to Retail
Situations” Objective: Practical experiences in developing
your team5:30 pm Cocktail Reception - Cash Bar6:00 pm Buffet Dinner for seminar attendees & golfers
Two-Day Management Training Program
Grocery Merchandising Association
Illinois Food Retailers Association with Co-Host
Sponsorship Program
Mail or fax to: IFRA, 1919 S. Highland, #265-D, Lombard, IL 60148 • 630-627-8100 • Fax 630-627-8106
Payment method:____ Check enclosed. ____ Please invoice me. _____ Please charge to my credit card.
(Circle one): Discover MC VISA AE Name of Account Holder: ______________________________
____________________________ __________ ________ ____________________________________Account Number Sec. code Exp. Date Signature
Each year monetary contributions are provided by companies, which help underwrite the cost of Con-ference programs. A series of sponsorship plateaus have been arranged that will provide participating sponsors maximum recognition throughout the Conference and a great return on their investment.
Your generous support is appreciated. Please select your level of participation and return this form to IFRA.
Authorized by (Name & Title): ________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________ Date:_____________________
Firm Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Phone: ( ) Fax: ( )
Platinum SPonSorShiP $10,000
s 2 Exhibit Boothss 1-Page Color Advertisement,s 4 Golf Registration Packages
(includes Golf Dinner Sponsor) and 20 Wednesday Program Passes, including 2 tables of 10 at Industry Awards Banquet
DiamonD SPonSorShiP $7,500
s 1 Exhibit Booths 1-Page Color Advertisements 4 Golf Registration Packages, and 10
Wednesday Program Passes including 1 table of 10 at Industry Awards Banquet
GolD SPonSorShiP $5,000
s 4 Golf Registration Packages and 10 Wednesday Program Passes, including 1 table of 10 at Industry Awards Banquet
Silver SPonSorShiP $2,500
s 10 Wednesday Program Passes, including 1 table of 10 at Industry Awards Banquet
Bronze SPonSorShiP
uP to $1,000
s 2 Wednesday Program Passes
New Sponsorship Opportunity this year!
BaGGinG ConteSt SPonSor $1,000Any of the above conference sponsorship opportunitities can be paired up with this additional sponsorship opportunity.
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Annual Conference & ExpoOctober 8 - 9, 2013
ILLINOIS FOOD RETAILERS ASSOCIATION with Co-Host
GROCERY MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO October 8-9, 2013
Ad Space Authorization
[ ] This authorizes you to insert our advertisement in the 2013 Conference Magazine and Membership Directory. This directory is a full-color magazine. Ad closing date: Friday, August 30, 2013.
PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOXES BELOW TO INDICATE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS
[ ] FULL PAGE - $800.00 Member $875.00 Non-Member
[ ] 1/2 Page - $450.00 Member $500.00 Non-Member (7-1/2" W x 4-7/8" D; or 3-5/8" W x 9-1/2" D) [ ] 1/4 Page - $275.00 Member $300.00 Non-Member (3-5/8" W x 4-7/8" D)
[ ] Please Repeat 2012 Ad [ ] New Ad Copy Enclosed [ ] Ad Copy Forthcoming The IFRA staff is available to assist in ad copy design. Printing Specifications: Full Page Bleed: 8.75" x 11.25"; Final Trim Size: 8-1/2" x 11"; Live area Safety 8" x 10.5" (Safety--all live copy area should be 1/4" away from trim on all 4 sides). Digital Media: Most types of digital formats are accepted including PDF files. Minimum resolution of images should be 266 dpi. Artwork done using QuarkXpress, Photoshop and Illustrator preferred.
Date: ____________________
Authorized by (Name & Title): __________________________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________________________________ Firm Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Full Address: _______________________________________________________________________ Phone: ( ) Fax: ( )
MAIL or FAX TO: ILLINOIS FOOD RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Illinois Food Retailers Association 1919 South Highland Avenue, Lombard, Illinois 60148
(630) 627-8100 Toll Free IL (800) 624-6712 FAX (630) 627-8106 www.ilfood.org
Payment Method: _____ Check enclosed. ______ Please invoice me. _____ Please charge my credit card. _____ American Express _____ VISA _____ MasterCard _____ Discover
Account #: _______________________________________ Exp. _________ Security Code: _______
Name on account: ______________________________ Signature ______________________________________
ILLINOIS FOOD RETAILERS ASSOCIATION with Co-Host
GROCERY MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Expo Authorization
AGREEMENT FOR THE RENTAL OF EXHIBIT SPACE
WHEREAS, the Illinois Food Retailers Association will rent exhibit space at the Annual Conference on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park, and
WHEREAS, the undersigned desires to lease exhibit space at the above-referenced 2013 Conference. THEREFORE, the Illinois Food Retailers Association and undersigned exhibitor enter into the following Agreement: The Illinois Food Retailers Association will provide: 1. A Standard 8 x 10 booth with backdrop drapery, a skirted table, 2 chairs, an identification sign to exhibitors; and 2. Exhibit service kit with electrical order blanks to exhibitor at a later date. 3. Official show day: Expo will be on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at the Tinley Park Convention Center,
Tinley Park, Illinois. Official hours: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Best Bagger Championship 11:00 a.m. on Show Floor
In consideration of the service provided by the Illinois Food Retailers Association as described above, undersigned exhibitor agrees to: 1. Submit full payment to the Illinois Food Retailers Association prior to September 15, 2013. 2. Assume responsibility for its own electrical requirements and insurance. 3. Indemnify and hold the Illinois Food Retailers Association and the Tinley Park Convention Center and their
respective officers, directors, employees, and agents, harmless against and in respect of all demands, claims, actions or causes of action, assessments, losses, damages, liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses (including attorney's fees), asserted against or imposed upon or incurred by the Illinois Food Retailers Association or the Tinley Park Convention Center resulting from the installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of the exhibit space.
4. Exhibitor represents and warrants that the undersigned is authorized to bind the firm described below. Agreed to this date of _____________________________.
Name: (Please Print) _________________________________ Email: _____________________________________
Firm: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________ Fax: _____________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________
Number of Booths: __________ x $650.00 (Member Price) = ______________________
Number of Booths: __________ x $750.00 (Non-Member Price) = ______________________
Add ______ Industry Banquet Tickets (Following the expo) x $125.00 = ______________________ Total _______________________ Payment Method: _____ Check enclosed. _____ Please invoice me. _____ Please charge my credit card. _____ American Express _____ VISA _____ MasterCard _____ Discover
Account #: ______________________________________ Exp: __________ Security Code: __________ Name on account: ______________________________ Signature _______________________________________
MAIL or FAX this form to: Illinois Food Retailers Association, 1919 South Highland Avenue, Lombard, Illinois 60148
630-627-8100 Toll Free IL: 800-624-6712 FAX: 630-627-8106 email: ilfood@ilfood.org www.ilfood.org