STAR TIMESNews from Star Distributors, New England Wine & Spirits, A. Gallo & Company and Thames River Recycling

DECEMBER 2012

In December, Two Roads Brewery, based in Stratford,

selected Star to be one of its Connecticut distributors. Founder Brad Hittle said, “We just appointed Star, Rogo and F&F and couldn’t be more pleased with their capabilities and more importantly their enthusiasm for our brands.”

Two Roads completely revitalized a 100-year-old brick building, formerly the U.S. Baird Factory. Members of Star’s and A.Gallo’s sales teams visited Two Roads last month and got a first hand look at the brewery operations and tasting room.

Two Roads in-house brands include four main styles – Road-2-Ruin Double IPA, Ol’ Factory Pils, Honeyspot Road White IPA and Worker’s Comp Saison – as well as specialties

and seasonals. The names of the beers and the packaging are connected to either the building or the company’s mantra of taking “the road less traveled.”

Two Roads point to StarStratford craft brewery chooses Star to distribute its beers

Holiday workscheduleSATURDAY FULL

WORK DAYSDecember 22 & 29

John Kasper married his fiancee, Denise, on October 6.

As part of Crispin Cider’s St. Crispin Day celebration, Star employees

donated 52 pairs of gently worn shoes to Soles4Souls, a charity that collects

shoes for people in need.

The Fairfield County sales team worked with their on- and off-premise accounts to raise $2,800 for the St. Jude Thanks

and Giving campaign to help children battling cancer and other diseases.

GOOD NEWS FROM OUR EMPLOYEES

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Left: Two Roads has a tasting room in its facility that’s open to the public.

Below: Banners of Two Roads initial four brands shown hanging in the brewery.

From left, Star Vice President Peter Gallo, Two Roads Brew-master Phil Markowski, Star Vice President of Sales Mark Mattei and Two Roads partners Brad Hittle and Clement Pellani met this month to celebrate their new distribution partnership.

Bulletin Board

Controller Kim Brezinski, right, with Patti Castellano, December’s Employee of the Month.

Fairfield County Credit Manager Patti Castellano has been named December’s Employee of the Month in recognition of her efficiency, thoroughness, organizational skills and excellent customer service.

“When Patti started working in the credit department, she reorganized the filing system to make it more accurate

and efficient,” said Controller Kim Brez-inski. “ Patti has a very even personal-ity and provides excellent service, not just to our customers but also to other employees. She’s very detailed oriented and makes sure to follow up on all her work and keeps coworkers in the loop.

“She’s incredibly effective at her job and we’re very lucky to have her on our team,” concluded Brezinski.

Employee of the Month

Employee of the Month

1 YEAR Sherdon McNeill, Francis Sullivan2 YEARS Elizabeth Rodican5 YEARS Javier Miraballes,

Paula Jakabauski9 YEARS Brian Reher

21 YEARS John O’Loughlin26 YEARS Sandra Gervasio

Thanks to all of you for your hard work and dedication.

Employee of the Month

CongratulationsDrivers

STAR Distributors thanks and com-mends these drivers for outstanding

performances in November. They took care and pride in their deliveries and

had no shortages for the month.

Rich Ahrens, Sonny Beason, Paul Bibla, Tom Bush, Jonas Estime, Luis Estrada,

Marlon Hatton, Pat Lapiccirella, Ray Long, Mounir Mandhouj, Julian Matheson,

Joe Melendez, Carlos Nazario, Bill Notaro, Joe Palmucci, Tom Small, Jason Spear

and Tyquan Williams

Employee of the Month

NOVEMBER’S TOPSALES PERFORMER

DAN NOLANTotal sales: +28%Portfolio: +12%Crown: +61%Modelo Especial: +66%Corona Light: +199%Miller High Life: +154%

Dan achieved his Crown and portfolio marketing plan goals and his volume goal for Ice House. He also established displays for Palm, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Corona and Sam Adams, plus a draft line for Sam Adams Lager.

DECEMBER

ANNIVERSARIESat the Star family of companies

Employee of the Month

Employee Assistance ProgramBehavioral Health Consultants (BHC)

provides free and confidential counseling services for employees and dependents to help with problems relating to health,

emotions, family, finances, alcohol, drugs, gambling, etc. 1-800-864-2742.

New Employees

Merchandiser Steve Capiello is a recent college graduate and worked at Amity Wine & Spirits. He lives in Wood-bridge and enjoys snow-boarding and playing hockey in his free time.

Merchandiser Nick Gasbarre was the beer department manager at a liquor store before joining Star. An East Haven resident, Nick collects military models and Coca Cola memorabilia, plus enjoys off-road vehicles and hiking.

Previously, office worker Melissa Giglio worked for Webster Bank. She lives in Wallingford and spends her free time with family and friends, reading, cooking, going to concerts and

watching movies.

Mechanic Eric Lode worked for Pit Stop Power Equip-ment before joining Star. He lives in Wallingford and has an 8-year-old son and teenage daughter. Eric’s hobbies include motor-cycles and cars.