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Mss 70, Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman Museum ASSCX::IATED GROCERS CO-OP, INC. Board of Directors Meeting January 11, 1976

'Ibe regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Associated Grocers Co-Op, I Inc. was held at the Dunfey's Royal Coach IIU1, located at I-75 and Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, Georgia, on January 11, 1976. All members were present.

Fred B. Braswell, Chairman, called the meeting to order. In the interest of time, motion was made and seconded that the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held December 15, 1975 be dispensed with. 'Ibe following membership application and resignations were reviewed and approved: APPLICATION * #716 - Pit Stop Foods 288 Georgia Avenue , SE Atlanta, Georgia Norman Huff RESIGNATIONS #422 - Hickory Flat Store #92 5 - Unique Market Route 2 5850 Love Street Canton, Georgia Austell , Georgia James Bobby Crowe C.ARCHIVES T. Scissom I 'Ibe financial report for the month of December and for the year to date was approved as submitted. It was reported to the Board that in accordance with resolution adopted by this Board at its meeting of December 15, 1975, the Corporation is in the process of transferring to 'Ibe First National Bank of Atlanta all bank accounts of the Corporation, its sub sidiaries and its affiliates previously and currently being maintained at 'Ibe Fulton National Bank .

It was reported to the Board that the Georgia Retail Food Dealers Association ("GRFDA") has again requested that Associated Grocers Co-Op, Inc. bill the members through its statement for their a1U1ual dues to the GRFDA, in consideration for which the GRFDA will remit to us ten per cent (10%) of total dues collected by us as handling fee. Dues of the GRFDA has been increasedFAMILY from $18.00 per year to $25.00 per year, with a maximum of $50 .00 for multiple store owners. Motion was made, seconded and carried that Associated Grocers Co-Op, Inc. bill its members who are also members of the GRFDA for their 1976 dues of $25 .00 to the GRFDA, withholding t en per cent (10%) as handling fee, remitting the balance of $22.50 per store to the GRFDA, except for those members who are members of the Atlanta Retail Food Dealers Association, for which $2.00 per store will also be withheld by Associated Grocers Co -Op, Inc. and remitted to the Atlanta Retail Food Dealers Association. After a short discussion under Good and Welfare, upon motion made and seconded, the I CUBAmeeting adjourned. * New Member a/ c& Mss 70, Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for SouthernClyde Jewish G. Burkett,History at the BremanSecretary Museum ASSCX::IATED GRCX::ERS CO-OP, INC. Board of Directors Meeting I February 17, 1976 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Associated Grocers Co-Op, Inc. was held at the office of the Company at 1:00 P.M. February 17, 1976. All members were present. Fred Braswell, Chairman, called the meeting to order. The following membership applications and resignations were reviewed and approved: APPLICATIONS #569 - Jones &Pace, Inc. #658 - Page Street Grocery 291 Bankhead Highway, S. E. 409 Page Street Mableton, Georgia 30059 Marietta, Georgia 30060 J. F. Jones &L. J. Pace Frances Brumit #677 - Nu-Community Foods 1042 W. College Avenue Decatur, Georgia Charlie and Gladys Williams RESIGNATIONS ARCHIVES #660 - Myo's Red Dot #845 - Earl E. Smith I 1195 Lucille Avenue, S. W. 291 Bankhead Highway, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia Mableton, Georgia 30059 Kyung Bok Kang J. F. Jones &L. J. Pace The financial report for the month ended January 1976 and for the fiscal year to date was approved as presented by the Treasurer. (At this time Mr. Sanders left the meeting.) Upon motion made and seconded, the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held January 11, 1976 was dispensed with. The President reportedFAMILY that on February 11, 1976 one of the Company's trucks, con taining $10,777.00 worth of merchandise, was stolen, but that on February 12 the truck was located and the truck and approximately 75% of the merchandise was re covered. Both the equipment and the contents were covered by insurance. It was reported that The Meat Company has advised the Company they will not renew the lease on the cutting area of the Company's meat department when the present lease expires on May 30, 1976. After discussion, motion was made, seconded and unani mously carried that the Company not re-lease this portion of our facility, but utilize this space for expansion of the Cash and Carry Department. It was reported that the cost-plus health and beauty aids program instituted by CUBAE. H. May &Co. with the Big Buy and Thriftown ad groups in January, 1976 has I been very successful, both for the supplier and for the members. If this trend continues through the initial ninety-day trial period of the program with these groups, it will then be made available to all Associated Grocers members. Mss 70, Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman Museum I MINUTES ...... - 2 - February 17, 1976 The advertising programs were discussed. Motion was made by Mr. Casey that mem bers who are not members of an ad group, but do qualify for advertising monies, be entitled to their share of advertising allowances . After discussion, the motion was withdrawn. At this time, upon motion made and seconded, the meeting adjourned. {f:rf.Bu£tt:J~ Secretary

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Mss 70, Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman Museum ASSOCIATED GROCERS CO-OP, INC. Board of Directors Meeting I March 24, 1976

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Associated Grocers Co-Op, Inc. was held at the office of the Company at 1:00 P.M. March 24, 1976. All mem bers were present. Fred B. Braswell, Chairman, called the meeting to order. The following membership applications and resignations were reviewed and approved: APPLICATIONS #607 - Matthews Supermarket #711 - Cartersville Thriftown 1068 Peachtree Street, N. W. 80 Nelson Street Atlanta, Georgia 30309 Cartersville Plaza Garland F. Pinholster Cartersville, Georgia 30120 Roger W. Parker * #937 - Tyner's Big Buy 2221 Austell Road Marietta, Georgia Gene Tyner ARCHIVES I * The President reported that Mr. Tyner has requested an inventory loan for this store in the amount of $150,000, paying interest only for twelve months, with payments made on interest and principal commencing with the 13th month. This loan will be personally guaranteed by both Mr. and Mrs. Tyner and collateralized by the fixtures in the store. After discussion, motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that the President by authorized and directed, on behalf of the Company, to extend this loan to Mr. Tyner. REISGNATIONS #637 - Milner &Knight Grocery #950 - Wag-A-Bag #1 6125 Covington Highway Buford, Georgia 30518 Lithonia, Georgia 30058 G. Larry Burel F.T. Knight &FAMILYC. D. Milner #956 - Wag-A-Bag #5 #957 - Wag-A-Bag #2 3687 Highway 20 East Route 2 - Highway 20 Buford, Georgia 30518 Sugar Hill, Georgia 30518 G. Larry Burel G. Larry Burel #967 - Wag-A-Bag #3 #969 - Wag-A-Bag #4 Highway 20 &Sewanee Dam Road Hamilton Mill &Bogan Road Buford, Georgia 30518 Buford, Georgia 30518 I CUBAG. Larry Burel G. Larry Burel

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I The financial report for the month of February and for the fiscal year to date was approved as presented by the Treasurer. I (At this time Mr. Sanders left the meeting.) In the interest of time, motion was made and seconded that the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held February 17, 1976 be dispensed with. It was reported to the Board that the Company has entered into a Consent Judge ment with Southern Detectives in the amount of $14 ,000 in the suit pending against this firm since 1973, and that this Consent Judgement will also prohibit Southern Detectives from re-filing their suit for unpaid services rendered to Associated Grocers in the amount of $18,000. It was the consensus of the Board members that this settlement was in the best interest of the Company. It was reported to the Board that the Federal Trade Corrunission has notified the Company that the President's name has been included in the list of possible prospective witnesses which appear in the pre-trial brief of its 1972 complaint filed against Kellogg, General Mills, General Foods and Quaker Oats charging these companies with having violated Section S of the F.T.D. Act in the manu facture and sale of ready-to-eat cereal products . This trial is scheduled to corrunence April 28, 1976. ARCHIVES It was reported to the Board that Walter W. White, Vice President of Distribu I tion of Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, met with the President on March 23 to dis cuss the possibility of Associated Grocers handling perishables (dairy) to supply all Kroger Stores in the Georgia area, to be handled on the same basis that frozen food is presently being handled by the Company for Kroger. After discussion, motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that the President be authorized and directed, and he hereby is, to negotiate with Kroger at his discretion in this matter.

Jerome S. Merlin, Chairman of the Nominating Corrunittee, reported that at the meeting of the Nominating Corrunittee held March 16, 1976 the following were elected as the slate to be presented and recorrunended to the general membership at its semi-annual meeting in June for election to serve on the Board of Directors for a term of three yearsFAMILY corrunencing July 1, 1976: Anderson Dilworth, Isaac Galanti, Zack Hinton, James M. Hudson, with Sol Tenenbaum elected as an alternate to serve in the event any of those elected should be unable to serve. The President reported that the following Vice Presidential appointments were made on March 15, 1976, and that the full titles of these employees are now as follows: Joe King Vice President - Purchasing I CUBATheron C. Teagle - Vice President - Sales and Merchandising

Mss 70, Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman Museum I MINUTES ... .. - 3 - March 24, 1976 Mr. Robert F. Casey stated to the Board that nnnors had reached him to the effect that certain of the Board members had discussed the fact that he (Mr . Casey) was not participating as fully with the warehouse as he should as a Director. Several of the Board members confirmed that they had received this information from outside sources in the industry. After a discussion of the matter, Mr . Casey tendered his reisgnation as a Director and left the meeting. 1he Chairman , however, stated that his resignation was not accepted. At this time, upon motion made and seconded, the meeting adjourned.

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Fred B. Braswell, Chairman, called the meeting to order. The minutes of the previous meeting, held March 24, 1976, were read and approved. At this time, in view of the fact that Robert F. Casey, Jr. had tendered his resig nation as a director at the meeting held March 24, 1976 (which was not accepted at that time), the Chairman asked Mr. Casey to apprise the Board of his position in this matter at this time. In the discussion which followed, Mr. Casey reluctantly withdrew his resignation at the request of the majority of the Board members that he continue to serve as a director until his present term expires on June 30, 1977. The following membership application and resignations were reviewed and approved: APPLICATION ARCHIVES * #233 - Dunn's Super Market I 114 Forsyth Street Barnesville, Georgia 30204 David Michael Dunn RESIGNATIONS #393 - Chapman Grocery #418 - Happy Herman ' s, Inc . 7705 Covington Highway 2299 Cheshire Bridge Road, N.E. Lit honia, Georgia 30058 Atlanta, Georgia 30324 James L. Harrison Herman Mitchell #823 - Super Jack's, Inc. 752 N. Highland Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30312 Michael Jackson FAMILY

The financial report for the month of March and for the year to date was approved as presented by the Treasurer. (At this time Mr. Sanders left the meeting.) The President reportedJ~~ring the week of March 29, 1976 a representative of the Samll Business Administration ("SBA"), Washington , D. C., made its first audit/inspection of the records of Affiliated Investment Fund, Ltd. ("AIF''). This representative was very favorably impressed with the performance of this auxiliary: in fact, while he was in this office he telephoned the SBA office in Washington in AIF's behalf recom mending further funding in the amount of $500,000. The SBA has advised this funding I hasCUBA been approved and should be received within twenty-four hours from this date. * New member

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I 1he President reported that Management is presently investigating as a possible acquisition for the Company a group of 16 super markets (Western Markets) in Birmingham, Alabama. 1hese stores are controlled by a parent company, and there is a possibility it would be necessary to also purchase the parent company. 1he President stated that Associated Grocers is interested in the super markets only: if the parent company should be included in the sale the Company would not con sider the acquisition of these stores. 1he Board authorized the President to continue the investigation of this matter. At this time, upon motion made and seconded, the meeting adjourned.

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Mss 70, Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman Museum ASSOCIATED GROCERS CO-OP, INC. Board of Directors Meeting I May 18, 1976 1he regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Associated Grocers Co-Op, Inc. was held at the office of the Company at 1:00 P.M. May 18, 1976. All members were present. Chester E. Sanders, Treasurer, also attended for the purpose of presenting the financial report. Fred B. Braswell , Chairman, called the meeting to order. 1he following membership applications and resignations were reviewed and approved: APPLICATIONS #235 - Dunn's Super Market #588 - McCoy Food Store #7 1808 East Gate Shopping Center 3720 Woodruff Road Marietta, Georgia Columbus , Georgia 31904 J . Ralph Dunn Luther J. Bunge * #610 - Food Basket * #814 - So-Lo Foods Cheshire Bridge 110 S. Buford Highway 2325ARCHIVES Cheshire Bridge Road Duluth, Georgia 30136 Atlanta, Georgia 30324 I Herbert C. Martin Albert N. Solomon * #825 - So-Lo Foods Marietta #938 - Gene Tyner Big Buy Food Store 1440 Roswell Road Highway 19 Marietta, Georgia 30060 CUJTillling, Georgia 30130 Albert N. Solomon Gene Tyner RESIGNATIONS

# 37 - Martin Bass Super Market #309 - Food Basket 766 Simpson Street, N.W. 110 S. Buford Highway Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Duluth, Georgia 30136 Martin Bass FAMILYS. Ferguson &Loyd McGee #315 - Givens 1hriftown Super Market #890 - 1hompson's City Superette 3720 Woodruff Road 310 Buford Drive Columbus, Georgia 31904 Lawrenceville, Georgia 30245 G. Paul Givens Jas. M. 1hompson 1he existing buying and selling policies of the Meat Department of the Company were presented to the Board by Robert E. Monroe, Director of the Meat Department, and were discussed at length. After discussion, motion was made, seconded and carried byCUBA a vote of 8 for and 2 against that the buying and selling policies currently I * New members

Mss 70, Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman Museum I MINUTES ..... - 2 - May 18, 1976 in force , and as observed by the Meat Department since its inception, remain the same as they have been in the past. In the interest of time, motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that the financial report for the month of April and the year to date be, and it hereby is , approved as presented by the Treasurer. (At this time Mr. Sanders left the meeting.) Also in the interest of time, motion was made and seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting held April 20, 1976 be approved as presented by the Secretary and that the reading of same be dispensed with. The President reported that due to the recent decrease in purchases from Treasure Island Food Stores, Associated Grocers has increased its prices to these stores as follows :

Dairy - one-half of 1% Frozen Food - three-fourths of 1% Groceries - one-fourth of 1% The President reported that it is becoming increasinglyARCHIVES difficult to remain com petitive in frozen foods to large volume members under our present upcharge scale I and recommended that the upcharge to these stores in at least one category be adjusted downward. After discussion, motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that the upcharge on frozen food orders totalling $3,000.00 or more be reduced from 6.3% to 5.5%, effective immediately. It was reported to the Board that the Cooperative Food Distributors of America has invited the President to serve on its Trade Relations Committee, and that the President has agreed to serve on this Committee. At this time, upon motionFAMILY made and seconded, the meeting adjourned.

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The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Associated Grocers Co-Op, Inc. was held at tha office of the Company at 1:00 P.M. June 15, 1976. All members were present except Roger W. Parker and Robert F. Casey. Chester E. Sanders, Treasurer, also attendrlthe meeting for the purpose of pre senting the financial statement. Fred B. Braswell, Chairman, called the meeting to order. In the interest of time, motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that the financial report for the month of May and the year to date be, and it hereby is, approved as presented by the Treasurer. (At this time Mr. Sanders left the meeting.) Also in the interest of time, motion was made and seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting held May 18, 1976 be, and they hereby are, approved as presented by the Secretary, and that the reading of same be dispensed with. I The following membership applications and resignationsARCHIVES were reviewed and approved: APPLICATIONS * #667 - Parkview Plaza Super Saver Foods #986 - Interchange Package Store 1863 Memorial Drive I-75 and Highway 155 Atlanta, Georgia 30317 McDonough, Georgia 30253 Thos.A.and Patty D. Long Zack B. Hinton RESIGNATIONS #347 - Harris, Jr. #396 - Hames Super Market 2717 Sylvan Road Yorkshire Drive East Point, Georgia 30344 Woodstock, Georgia 30188 Glenn &Ray HarrisFAMILY F. Lanier Hames #783 - Cullman Warehouse Grocery #784 - Hokes Bluff Warehouse Grocery 1715 Second Avenue, S. W. Route 11 - Hokes Bluff Cullman, Alabama 35055 Gadsden, Alabama 35903 Whse. Grocery Management,Inc. Whse. Grocery Management, Inc. #786 - LaGrange Warehouse Grocery #788 - Carrollton Warehouse Grocery 203 Commerce Avenue 912 Highway 27 South LaGrange, Georgia Carrollton, Georgia 30117 Whse. Grocery Management, Inc. Whse. Grocery Management, Inc. CUBA#789 - Forrest Ave. Warehouse Grocery #790 - Warehouse Grocery Management I 2713 Forrest Avenue W. Meighan Blvd., 27th Street Gadsden, Alabama 35904 Gadsden, Alabama 35903 Whse. Grocery Management, Inc. Whse. Grocery Management, Inc. * NewMss 70,member Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman Museum MINUTES ...... - 2 - June 15, 1976

Resignations continued: t #9 27 - Treasure Island Food Dept. #800 #928 - Treasure Island Food Dept. #801 3850 Jonesboro Road, S. E. 4380 Memorial Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30315 Decatur, Georgia 30032 Supermarkets Interstate Supermarkets Interstate #929 - Treasure Island Food Dept. #802 #930 - Treasure Island Food Dept. #803 1901 Terrell Mill Road 5600 Buford Highway Marietta, Georgia 30060 Doraville, Georgia 30040 Supermarkets Interstate Supermarkets Interstate The forthcoming annual convention of the Georgia Retail Food Dealers Associ ation, to be held in Atlanta July 11-13, 1976, was discussed. Motion was made, seconded and carried that Associated Grocers Co-Op, Inc. co-sponsor Tuesday's (July 13) luncheon at this convention with the other two Georgia co -ops, in an amount of $500.00. The President reported that in accordance with the By-Laws, cormnencing with Pineal Year 1974- 75 for a period of three years, 50 % of net overcharges are to be retained by the Company as working capital. Motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that the remaining 50 % of net overcharges from operations by Associated Grocers Co-Op, Inc. (but not including that from its subsidiaries) be paid to the members as patronage, 20 % cash, with the remaining 80 % in five year non-interest bearing patronage dividend certificate.ARCHIVES I The President reported that the Company has received an appeal from the Georgia State University for a contribution to its Foundation Recognition Fund to be used as salary supplements to its outstanding faculty members. Motion was made, seconded and carried that the Company contribute $600 to this fund, payable inunediately. Honoraril.Illl checks were distributed to the Board Members, with appropriate com ments by the President. At this time, upon motion made and seconded, the meeting adjourned. FAMILY~~ Bu1.tt i~

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Mss 70, Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman Museum ASSOCIATED GROCERS CO-OP, INC. Special Organizational Meeting of The Board of Directors I June 30, 1976 Irrunediately following the General Membership Meeting on June 30, 1976, a special organizational meeting of the newly-elected Board of Directors of Associated Grocers Co-Op, Inc. was held at the offices of the Company for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of other matters which should properly come before the Board at this meeting. All members were present. Fred B. Braswell , Chairman, called the meeting to order, and extended appropriate welcome to James M. Hudson, who is corrunencing his first term as a director. The meeting then proceeded to the election of officers to serve during the ensuing year, July 1, 1976 through June 30, 1977, and until their successors are elected, in accordance with the By-Laws. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, Jerome S. Merlin was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors, at which time he was placed in charge of the meeting. He presented Fred B. Braswell, retiring Chairman, with a plaque and extended appropriate corrunents of appreciation for distinguished service as Chairman of the Board. At this point , the election of officers continued. UponARCHIVES motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following persons were elected, or re-elected*, to serve I in the designated offices of the Corporation: First Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors - Walter B. Payne Second Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors - James D. Rogers * President - Samuel Weissman * Treasurer - Chester E. Sanders * Secretary - Clyde G. Burkett The following were re-appointed by the President to serve in the designated offices for the ensuing year, July 1, 1976 through June 30, 1977, and until their successors are elected, in accordanceFAMILY with the By-Laws: Vice-President - Meat Operations - Robert E. Monroe Vice-President - Purchasing - Joe King Vice-President - Warehouse Operations - James M. Catel Vice-President - - Chester E. Sanders It was resolved by the Board of Directors to continue with the First National Bank as depository, and that the following are hereby authorized to sign checks, notes, etc. upon the Corporation's bank account, two signatures required: Samuel Weissman - President I CUBAChester E. Sanders - Vice President/Treasurer

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It was also resolved by the Board of Directors to continue with the present financing agreement with Walter E. Heller &Company of Georgia. There being no further business to come before this meeting, upon motion made and seconded, the meeting adjourned.

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The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Associated Grocers Co-Op, Inc. was held at the office of the Company at 1:00 P.M . July 20, 1976. All mem bers were present except Robert F. Casey, Jr. Chester E. Sanders, Treasurer, also attended the meeting for the purpose of rendering the financial statement. Jerome S. Merlin, Chairman, called the meeting to order. Letter of resignation from the Board of Directors from Robert F. Casey, Jr. was read, and, upon motion made, seconded and carried, accepted by the Board. The following membership application and resignation were reviewed and approved :

APPLICATION : RESIGNATION: #653 - Oxford Foods #604 - Matthews Sandy Springs, Inc. 6125 Roswell Road 6125 Roswell Road Atlanta, Georgia 30342 Atlanta, Georgia 30342 Pete I. Tatis and GarlandARCHIVES F. Pinholster I Walter L. Rodgers The financial statement for the month ended June 26 , 1976, and the preliminary report for the fiscal period of the same date, were presented to the Board. After a short discussion, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the reports were accepted.

(At this time Chester E. Sanders left the meeting. ) In the interest of time, upon motion made and seconded, the reading of the minutes of the regular monthly meeting held June 15, 1976, and of the special organizational meeting held June 30, 1976, was dispensed with. The President reportedFAMILY that in an effort to increase volume and profits for the Co-op, he would like to recommend that the Company consider the feasibility of opening and operating company stores, as is being done very successfully by many other co-ops . He suggested a pilot store comparable in size, etc. to the sophisticated stores of the local chains. Such store could also be used as a training station for employees , with possible ultimate sale of the store to a member of the Company. After discussion, the President was authorized to obtain facts and figures in this matter and report his findings to the Board at a subsequent meeting. To further increase volume and profits for the Company, the President requested permission to negotiate with large volume houses such as Wrigley' s, A &P, Kroger, I CUBAand others as members or associate members. After lengthy discussion, motion was

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made, seconded and unanimously carried that the President be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to negotiate at his discretion with potential large volwne customers as members or associate members, provided that the upcharge on which he negotiates will produce a satisfactory profit for the Company. At this time, upon motion made and seconded, the meeting adjourned. (/'~, /J 3~ - Clyde G. Burkett, Secretary

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Mr. Samuel Weisman Associated Grocers and Board of Directors 2225 Shurfine Drive College Park, Georgia 30337 Dear Sam:

It is with regret that I inform you of my resignation fran the Board of Directors. I feel that due to the press of my business and personal matters, it is best for me to resign f ran the BoardARCHIVES since I cannot give same as much tiITe as is needed to do a good job I for you.

I would like to thank you for the many courtesies shown me over the years and wish for you every success in the future.

With kindest regards, I am fa/.j~f} FAMILYW ~l! ca~. y

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Mss 70, Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman Museum ASSCX.:IATED GRCX::ERS CO-OP, INC . Board of Directors Meeting I August 17, 1976 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Associated Grocers Co-Op, Inc. was held at the office of the Company at 1:00 P.M . August 17 , 1976. All mem bers were present. Chester E. Sanders, Treasurer of the Company, and Irwin A. Siege~ of Touche-Ross &Co., also attended the meeting. Jerome S. Merlin, Chairman , called the meeting to order. Samuel Weissman, President , acted as Secretary of the meeting. Mr. Siegel rendered in detail the complete financial reports for the fiscal year ended June 26, 1976, pointing out that the refinancing program with Walter E. Heller &Company had proved to be of the value to the Company as hoped it would be - as evidenced by the increase in working capital, which in the last two years has gone up to approximately Four Million Dollars; also that in spite of increased borrowing and operating costs, the Company has controlled spending, effecting a reduction in costs, and as a result now finds itself in the strongest financial position it has enjoyed in recent history. Mr. Siegel also conunented that the records of Associated Grocers are in the best condition they have been in for the past three years. He commended Mr. Sanders, Treasurer, and the Accounting Department for outstanding record-keeping, and stated that these records would be used by Touche-Ross &Co. around the country as an example for testing by other industries. ARCHIVES Upon completion of the financial report, Mr. Siegel also conunended Management and I the Board of Directors for a very good year, and upon motion made, seconded and carried, the financial report was accepted by the Board of Directors. The following membership applications and resignations were reviewed and approved: APPLICATIONS

* # 18 - Archer ' s Food Store #375 - Griffin Big Buy 1003 West Taylor 5200 Memorial Drive Griffin, Georgia 30223 Griffin, Georgia 30223 Robert E. Landrum David M. Dunn #663 - People Pleaser #794 - Food Mart 525 Pacific AvenueFAMILY 1810 Canton Road Bremen, Georgia 30110 Marietta, Georgia 30060 James D. Rogers Chas . E. Hollingshed RESIGNATIONS #309 - Food Basket #472 - TI1e Store 110 S. Buford Highway 2440 Rock Chappel Road Duluth, Georgia 30136 Lithonia, Georgia 30058 CUBAS. Ferguson & Lo yd McGee Eugene Johnson I * New member

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#589 - McMichael Super Market #757 - R &W Easy Shop 1642 McLendon Avenue, N.E. 123 N. Tennessee Street I Cartersville, Georgia 30120 Atlanta, Georgia 30307 S. F. McMichael W. H. Croft &H. N. Shelton #936 - Totem Poke #2 #954 - Gene Tyner Food Store 274 Senoia Road 900 Shorter Avenue Fairburn, Georgia 30213 Rome, Georgia 30161 Fred Fidler Gene Tyner The minutes of the last meeting, held July 20, 1976, were read, as requested by the President, and upon motion made, seconded and carried, were approved. The President reported that he and Jack Culbreth, of Lipshutz, Zusmann, Sikes, Pritchard &Cohen, met on August 13, 1976 with three attorneys from the Federal Trade Commission on the forthcoming trial against General Mills-General Foods Kellogg' s (Case File #7796), and that he (the President) answered all questions to the best of his ability. He reported that he and Mr. Culbreth have an appointment to meet with representatives of Kellogg-General Mills-General Foods on August 18 regarding this matter. A presentation of the Kroger perishables (dairy) proposal was made by the President. He stated this volume would amount to Ten Million Dollars per year and recommended that the Company consummate this proposalARCHIVES with Kroger. The fee was discussed, and Management was authorized to negotiate at its discretion in I this matter. The President reported that effective September 1, 1976 May &Company will rebate an additional volume discount on members' purchases to the warehouse in the amount of 3%, and that the entire 3% will be passed on to the members based on their individual purchases. Under Good and Welfare a discussion was held on improving our Data Processing equipment. It was concluded the Company should immediately add as much as possible to its existing IBM Computer, and consider the purchase of an IBM 370 at a later date. After discussion of several other matters, upon motion made and seconded, the meeting adjourned. FAMILY~_#~ / Samuel Weissman President I CUBA

Mss 70, Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman Museum ASSOCIATED GROCERS CO-OP, INC. Board of Directors Meeting I September 21 , 1976 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Associated Grocers Co-Op., Inc. was held at the office of the Company at 1:00 P.M . September 21, 1976. All members were present. Chester E. Sanders, Treasurer, attended for the purpose of presenting the financial statement. Jerome S. Merlin, Chairman, called the meeting to order. The following membership applications and resignations were reviewed and approved : APPLICATIONS * # 4 - A &T Super Market #212 - D &G Food Store 288 E. Lanier Moreno Street Fayetteville, Georgia 30214 Buford, Georgia 30518 Jas . B. Abbott H. Duncan &C. Godfrey RESIGNATIONS #116 - Burel 's, Inc. #127 - Casey's Big Buy Moreno Street Cave Springs, Buford,Georgia 30518 ARCHIVESGeorgia I G. Larry Burel Robert F. Casey #128 - Casey's Big Buy #129 - Casey 's Big Buy 544 N. Main Street Cedartown, Georgia 30125 Cedartown, Georgia 30125 Robert F. and Fred Casey Robert F. and Fred Casey

#299 - Ennis Shoppette Grocery #614 - Market Basket Grocery 2136 Cedar Grove Road 44 S. Fairgrounds Street Conley, Georgia 30027 Marietta, Georgia 30060 C. W. Ennis Bobby H. Randall #633 - Millican's, Inc. #694 - Hugh Oliver Grocery Park Street FAMILY 412 Ridley Avenue Lindale, Georgia 30147 LaGrange, Georgia 30240 C. R. Millican Hugh F. Oliver The financial reports for the months of July and August, 1976 were presented by the Treasurer and were approved. (At this time Mr. Sanders left the meeting.) In the interest of time, motion was made and seconded that the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held August 17, 1976 be dispensed with. Election was held for the purpose of selecting a board member to serve the unex pired term of Robert F. Casey. The names of J. D. Gray, Sol Tenenbaum and Robert I CUBAA. Smith were placed in nomination. Upon vote, J . D. Gray was elected, with * new member

Mss 70, Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman Museum I MINUTES ...... - 2 - September 21, 1976 Robert A. Smith elected as an elternate. At this time the meeting recessed for the purpose of contacting Mr. Gray to determine whether he would serve. Mr. Gray declined. Robert A. Smith was then contacted. He stated he would serve, after which the meeting resumed and Robert A. Smith was unanimously elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the unexpired term of Robert F. Casey ending June 30, 1977, and until his successor is elected, in accordance with the By-Laws. The President reported that deliveries of dairy products to Kroger Stores is scheduled to begin on or about October 4, 1976. Proposal for a five-year contract for private label bread products from Atlanta Baking Company was presented to the Board. It was concluded by the Board that the proposal would be profitable and would be acceptable for the remainder of the present contract ending December 31, 1977, but that it would not be in the best interest of the Company to enter into a five-year contract at this time. In the discussion which ensued regarding the bread program, motion was made, seconded and carried that guidelines be established for members participating in the Shurfresh Private Label Bread Program and that these members be required to adhere strictly to these guidelines, with service problems to be reported to management at the warehouse for handling directly withARCHIVES the supplier. I The President reported that the two Atlanta area Wrigley (Allied) Supermarkets are for sale and proposed that the Company consider the purchase of these stores, either by Associated Grocers or by its members. After disucssion, the President was authorized and directed to investigate further to determine at what price these stores could be purchased. The produce operation was again discussed. It was concluded that in addition to being unprofitable, the present buying policy in this department is also unfair to those members who participate fully with this program. In an effort to solve the major inequities in this buying policy and to generate more volume and a possible profit for this department, motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that, effective with deliveries made on October 18, 1976, to participate in the company produce program a member will be required to buy all his produce from the company, or the company cannot FAMILYservice the account.

Under Good and Welfare, the President reported that Dun &Bradstreet, Inc. has advised that Associated Grocers is being given a 3A2 rating with that agency. At this time, upon motion made and seconded, the meeting adjourned. ~~ tt~ I CUBA Secretary

Mss 70, Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman Museum ASSOCIATED GROCERS CO-OP, INC. Board of Directors Meeting I October 19, 1976

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Associated Grocers Co-Op ., Inc. was held at the office of the Company at 1:00 P.M. October 19, 1976. All members were present except Fred Braswell . Chester E. Sanders, Treasurer, attended the meeting for the purpose of presenting the financial statement. Jerome S. Merlin, Chairman, called the meeting to order, after which the President extended appropriate welcome to newly-elected Board Member, Robert A. Smith. The resignation of -

Member No. 197 - Cumming Thriftown Eastern Heights Cumming, Georgia 30130 owned by W. J. Fagan was reviewed and approved. (There were no membership applications.) The financial report for the month of September and for the year to date was re viewed and approved. (At this time Mr. Sanders leftARCHIVES the meeting.) I The minutes of the previous meeting, held September 21, 1976, were read and approved.

Letters of commendation on the Company's financial statement for the fiscal period ended June 26, 1976 from the First National Bank of Atlanta and Walter E. Heller &Co. were read to the Board. The President reported that Atlanta Baking Company would not extend its proposal dated September 20 , 1976 which was presented to and discussed by the Board at its September 21st. meeting for only the balance of its existing contract with the Company which ends December 31, 1977. The Board concluded that this five-year agreement not be accepted. It was reported that shipmentsFAMILY of dairy to Kroger Stores commenced on October 11, and that shipments for the first week amounted to 20,792 pieces.

The President reported that the Company needs immediate financing in the amount of $1,250,000.00 for the purpose of increasing its perishable inventory for supplying Kroger Stores, and to increase its general inventory and take advantage of 'aeal" merchandise in order to keep its members competitive. He stated that Walter E. Heller &Co. has agreed to extend the Corporation's revolving line of credit by this amount; however, further resolutions by the Board would be necessary . After discussion, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following I CUBAresolution was adopted:

Mss 70, Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman Museum MINITTES ...... - 2 - October 19, 1976 I RESOLVED, that it is in the best interest of the Company to borrow money and obtain credit for the Company in any amount from Walter E. Heller & Co. of Georgia, hereinafter referred to as (''Heller") on such terms as Samuel Weissman, President of the Company, may deem ad visable, and such officer on behalf of the Company is authorized and empowered to enter into, execute and deliver to Heller any commitment agreement to borrow money and obtain credit for the Company in any amount , any promissory or collateral note evidencing any indebtedness to Heller, all drafts, acceptances of the Company; to execute power of attorney; to assign accounts receivable as collateral security; to exe cute application for letters of credit; to pledge inventory or material as collateral security for any loan; to assign with full recourse to Heller third party promissory notes, conditional sales contracts, chattel mortgage or other third party evidences of indebtedness together with any collateral securing such third party indebtedness; to execute mortgages on real or personal property of the Company to Heller as security for any loan; to execute assignments or satisfaction of any mechanic's liens owned by the Company, to execute security instrument agreements and financial statements pursuant to the Georgia Commercial Code; to assign letters of credit in favor of the Company to Heller as security of any loan; to deliver financial and other statement of the Company to Heller and to make, execute and deliver any and all agreements, security agree ments, documents and certificates as may from ARCHIVEStime to time be required by Heller to carry out and give effect to the above; and as security to I pledge and assign and deliver accounts receivable for any other indebted ness or choses in action, stocks, bonds, bills receivable and other negotiable papers, bills of lading, warehouse receipts, insurance policies and certificates or any other property held or belonging to the Company and such officer has full authority to endorse , assign or guarantee the same in the name of the Company. RESOLVED, FURTHER , that Samuel Weissman, President of the Company, be and he hereby is authorized and empowered to enter into, execute and de liver to Heller any commitment agreement to increase the Company's present line of credit with Heller, Six Million, Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($6,250 ,000.00), by an additional amount of One Million, Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,250,000.00), to the total amount of Seven Million, Five Hundred ThousandFAMILY Dollars ($7,500,000 .00). RESOLVED, FURTHER, that , pursuant to resolution adopted by the Board of Directors at its meeting held August 19, 1975, the maturity date of the Corporation's loan with Heller shall be November 30, 1978. The President reported that Associated Grocers of Greenville, S. C. has entered proceedings under Chapter XI of the Bankruptcy Act, and that Walter E. Heller & Co. is the only secured lender of this co-op. John Valletta of Walter E. Heller &Co. has inquired whether Associated Grocers would be interested in purchasing the inventory of this co-op at a discount, or possibly in purchasing the entire I CUBAco-op, in the event Heller forecloses or the co-op declares complete bankruptcy.

Mss 70, Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman Museum I MINUTES ..... - 3 - October 19, 1976 This matter was discussed at length, after which it was concluded by the Board that Associated Grocers should inspect both the inventory and the entire properties before a decision is to be made in this matter. Motion was therefore made , seconded and unanimously carried that, after complete and proper inspec tion of both the inventory and property and premises of Associated Grocers, Inc. of S. C., that the President be, and he hereby is, authorized to pursue this matter with the idea of acquiring the inventory and/or the complete co-op, whichever he deems in the best interest of Associated Grocers . Three members of Associated Grocers, Inc . of S. C. have applied to Associated Grocers for membership. These retailers represent sizeable volume for the Company, and the President requested permission to sell them as associate members on a C.O .D. basis until the necessary credit information can be obtained. Motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that the three members of Associated Grocers, Inc. of S. C. , listed immediately hereafter, be accepted as associate members on a C.O.D. basis until their financial condition can be determined, and that the President be, and he hereby is, authorized to negotiate with any other members of Associated Grocers, Inc. of S. C. under the same terms and conditions if approached by them for membership in the Company . Simpson ' s Super Market Addis Super Market 307 Hampton Avenue 105 W. Main Street Pickens, S. C. ARCHIVES Walhalla, S. C. I Richard D. Simpson Joe Edward Addis Pearsons Bros. Foods, Inc. 409 N. 1st. Street Seneca, S. C. C. H. and J. H. Pearson

The Shurfresh Potato Chip proposal dated September 14, 1976, which will be supplied and serviced by Bachman Foods, Inc., and billed through the Company, was presented to the Board . After discussion, motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that this proposal be accept ed.

It was concluded that the December 1976 meeting of the Board of Directors be in the form of a dinner banquet,FAMILY at a site selected by Management, with a short business session immediately preceeding dinner for consideration of any matters that should come before the Board at that time. After discussion under good and welfare, upon motion made and seconded, the meeting adjourned. ~;!e1~ I CUBA Secretary

Mss 70, Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman Museum ASSCX::IATED GRCX::ERS CO-OP, INC. Board of Directors Meeting I November 16, 1976 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Associated Grocers Co-Op, Inc. was held at the office of the Company at 1:00 P.M. November 16, 1976. All mem bers were present**. Jerome Merlin, Chairman, called the meeting to order. The following membership applications and resignations were reviewed and approved: APPLICATIONS

* # 48 - Addis Super Market * # 49 - Simpson's Super Market 105 W. Main Street 307 Hampton Avenue Walhalla, S. C. 29691 Pickens, S. C. 29671 Joe Edward Addis Richard D. Simpson

# 63 - Bi-Rite #227 - Draketown Super Market Bethany Road Route 2 Madison, Georgia 30650 Temple, Georgia 30179 Fred A. Ligon J.D. Rogers &H. Tarpley * #340 - Giant Discount Foods * #399 - J &J General Merchandise 1001 Russell Parkway Route 2 - Highway 61 Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 Dallas,ARCHIVES Georgia 30132 I Carlton H. Slocum J.O. Ellis &Jimmy Pate #692 - 0. K. Food Store, Inc. 2721 Stewart Avenue, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30315 Roger W. &Marjorie N. Parker RESIGNATIONS

# 6 - J. W. Aiken General Merchandise #169 - Craig's Grocery Route 2 6129 Lawrenceville Highway Dallas, Georgia 30132 Tucker, Georgia 30084 J. W. Aiken C. T. Craig #263 - Food King #2 FAMILY#626 - Mendel's Grocery 2721 Stewart Avenue, S. W. 124-26 S. Broad Street Atlanta, Georgia 30315 Monroe, Georgia 30655 Richard D. Morrison Perry &Arthur Mendel The following stores applied for associate membership and were approved:

# 51 - Eight O'Clock Superette # 52 - Duckworth Foods 103 Cleveland Street 90 Allen Street Greenville, S. C. 29601 Greenville, S. C. 29605 Wm. S. Langley E. W. Duckworth I CUBAThe financial report for the month of October and for the year to date was approved as presented by the Treasurer. (At this time Mr. Sanders left the meeting.)

* NewMss Members 70, Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman Museum I MINUTES . . ... - 2 - November 16, 1976 1he minutes of the previous meeting, held October 19, 1976, were read and approved. 1he President reported that the increase of $1 , 250,000 in our line of credit with Walter E. Heller &Company of Georgia ("Heller"), which was approved by this Board at its October 19, 1976 meeting, was approved by Heller and the First National Bank of Atlanta on October 20, and funds were advanced to the Company on October 22 . 1he President reported that Atlanta Baking Company has reconsidered and have agreed to extend its proposal dated September 20, 1976, for the balance of its existing contract with the Company which ends December 31, 1977 . (Atlanta Baking had previously declined to do this.)

It was reported to the Board that conditions with Associated Grocers of S. C., Inc . remain the same , i. e. theycontinue to operate under Chapter XI of the Bankruptcy Act. In the meantime, we continue to accept applications for membership from stores in the Greenville area, and will look further into the possibility of acquiring the inventory and/or the co-op when conditions change there.

1he president reported that a recent analysis of the cost to the Company to maintain its own security force strongly indicates that it would probably be to the best interest of the Company to return to the use of outside guard service. After dis cussion, the membersof the Board concurred, and theARCHIVES President was directed to obtain I proposals from outside security services for comparison. ** Mr . Parker entered the meeting at this point. The President reported that Donald D. Evans and Robert E. 1hrower of Equitable Life Assurance Society visited our offices on November 5. 1hey commended the Company on another fine year and offered to be of assistance whenever possible. The President rendered a full report on the Annual Convention of the Cooperative Food Dis tributors of America which he attended November 9-12, 1976. After a short discussion under Good and Welfare, upon motion made and seconded, the meeting adjourned. FAMILY~ lz_ A~ Clyde G. Burkett, Secretary

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Mss 70, Associated Grocers Co-Op Inc. Records, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman Museum ASSOCIATED GROCERS CO-OP, INC . I Board of Directors Meeting December 15, 1976

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Associated Grocers Co-Op, Inc. was held at the Sheraton Inn, East Point, Georgia, at 7:30 P.M. December 15, 1976. All members were present. Chester E. Sanders, Treasurer, attended for the purpose of rendering the financial report.

Jerome S. Merlin, Chairman, called the meeting to order.

The following membership application and resignation were reviewed and approved: APPLICATION #307 - Fred and Martha's W. Elm Street - Rockmart, Georgia Fred B. Braswell ARCHIVES I RESIGNATION #785 - Seale Road Superette 300 S. Seale Road Phenix City, Alabama 36867 H. C. Edwards After a short discussion of the financial report for the month of November, 1976, and for the year to date, this report was approved as presented by the Treasurer.

In the interest of time, upon motion made and seconded, the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting, held November 16, 1976, was dispensed with. The President reportedFAMILY to the Board that Southeastern Administrators and Consultants and Southeastern Administrators, Inc . ("Southeastern") are for sale and that the Board of Directors of the Corporation' s wholly-owned sub sidiary, Affiliated General Insurance Agency, Inc., are considering the possible acquisition of this agency. The records and financial statements of this agency have been investigated by Management of Associated Grocers, and they indicate this would be a very profitable acquisition for Affiliated, and for Associated Grocers as the parent company . This matter was discussed thoroughly, after which, upon motion made, seconded and carried by a vote of Eleven to One (Isaac N. Galanti abstaining), the following resolution was I CUBAadopted:

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RESOLVED: That the Corporation, being the sole shareholder of Affiliated General Insurance Agency, Inc. ("Affiliated") hereby ratifies, approves and confirms the resolution passed by the Board of Directors of Affiliated authorizing its officers to acquire the assets of Southeastern Administrators and Consultants, Inc . and Southeastern Administrators, Inc . and to become a group administrator for Georgia International Life Insurance Company, all for a fee not exceeding $125,000 . 00 and all on such terms and conditions as the officers of Affiliated shall, in their discretion, deem necessary or desirable .

The President reported that Kroger Food Stores is opening family stores in the States of North Carolina and South Carolina and in Savannah, Georgia, and that these stores will be serviced by an outside warehouse on all products - dairy, produce, frozen foods, meat and dry groceries. The President has approached Kroger regarding servicing these stores and repre sentatives of Kroger headquarters in Cincinnati will come to Atlanta to discuss this on January 5, 1977 . After discussion, the President was autho rized to negotiate with Kroger in this matter at ARCHIVEShis discretion. In connection with the discussion regarding the Company ' s security force I at the November 1976 meeting, the President presented a proposal for a security officer force from Norrell Security. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board members that this proposal be held in abeyance until other proposals could be obtained for comparison of costs, etc. It was reported that the January semi-annual general membership meeting will be held Wednesday, January 26, 1977, with the annual stockholders meeting of the Credit Union immediately following . After a short discussion under Good and Welfare, upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned. FAMILY e~u£t~q- Secretary

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