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AFPD Visits U.S. Senator Carl Levin Vol. 17, No. 9 September 2006 In s id e Pepsi Bottling Group boosts I Holiday Beverage AFD Foundation scholarships )ws bigger and The AFD Foundation, Inc. was Dempsey, vice president of retail etter than ever! pleased to award 30 scholarships sales, PBG Central Business Unit. to deserving Michigan students The scholarships are available to an Holiday Beverage Show at its annual golf outing on July employees of AFPD members and r 13 and 14 at Rock 12. Thanks to a joint effort that their children who are capable of Golf Co-Chair's Bill Turner (above) and ( Showplace Novi (See page included our Eagle Golf Sponsors attending college but might not be Ronnie Jamil (below) r Door plan and details.) and the Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG), eligible for other scholarships and the AFD Foundation was able to who may not otherwise be able to t Michigan Holiday Beverage Show continue its annual scholarship afford tuition without assistance. »r 19 at DeVos Place, Grand program. With Pepsi’s continued In addition, this year Pepsi i (See page 23 for floor plan and commitment, the AFD Foundation awarded five scholarships to worthy is well on its way to reaching its students through their contribution Minimum WageJPenny Plan .................. 3 $1 million goal for educational to the AFD Foundation. These scholarships. Http Meet the 1 M illio n P ound students were customers of AFPD “We are working in partnership C W bnge.................................................11 member retailers. Posters from the with the AFD Foundation to fund AFD Foundation were provided A great day of golf UtKSen. Deborah Cherry ..............14 this scholarship program to give to stores in January so that store A pleasant day, great company, and plenty of "beverage" stations greeted golfers along the *PPD Seeks Liquor License deserving kids a chance to attend employees and customers could course at the AFD Foundation Golf Outing, Clung*.....................................................17 college when extra financial apply for the scholarships. July 12. Photos and story begin on page 4. assistance is needed,” said Dave tod Stamp Payment Update ......... 25 eIND DENT AFPD visits U.S. Senator Carl Levin SSDA On July 6, AFPD Board Member the AFPD representatives outlined One major issue Dennis Sidorski, AFPD President some of the issues that face small deals with the Ja"e Shallal, and executive vice business owners. Right to Repair Presidents Dan Reeves and Ed “We touched on specific federal Act. Presently, a ^glarz, met with U.S. Senator Carl legislation that is in the works that motorist must visit ^ vin in his Detroit district office, we would like him to support,” said a franchised car buring the 45 -minute meeting, Weglarz. dealership that has access to trouble codes for some auto (I to r) Dan Reeves, Jane Shallal, Senator Carl Levin, Ed Weglarz and Dennis Sidorski. Associated F o o d & P e tro le u m D e a le rs P R S R T S T D repairs. This limits W15W. 13 Mile Road U.S. Postage the consumer’s choices and Farmington H ills , M l 4 8 3 3 4 PAID eliminates competition. New contamination that occurred off-site, 4 DETROIT, Ml legislation would make it possible for 20 years ago by a third party hired to Change Service Requested P E R M IT # 3 6 other repair facilities to receive the dispose of drain oil. trouble codes. Since this meeting, AFPDs concerns over zone pricing the Right to Repair Act has passed were also discussed. through its House Committee (see “Senator Levin was sympathetic page 5). to the concerns of the independent Another important issue is the retailer and indicated that he would Super Fund Clean Up, which - at the do all that he could do to support our present - can hold a retailer liable for issues,” added Weglarz. NewEmI m w nJRm rfftrp See Your Pepsi Representative for More Details VJUAflXA and K.AVORVIASH art registered trademarks of PepvCa tnc TROTCANA' is a registered fademark ol 'roptcana products. Inc. C 2006 UPTON is a registered trademark oi 2 | AFPD Food & PetroleumREPORT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman'sMESSAGE Fred Dally Chairman Medicine Chest Joe Bellino, Jr. Food 4 Beverage Minimum wage, Penny Plan are hot topics Vice Chair Government 4 Legislative Affairs Broadway Market, Region 2 Pat LaVecchia By Fred Dally important to all of you and to the Petroleum/Auto Repair AFPD Chairman Vice Chair Government 4 Legislative Affairs young people you employ. Many Pat's Citgo retailers have said that when the Chris Zebari $6.95 minimum begins in October, Food 4 Beverage Vice Chair Membership Election time is in the air. New Hudson Food Market they will cut back on their student Certainly the outcome of voting Dennis Sidorski employment. As a result, many kids Petroleum/Auto Repair Vice Chair Membership in August and November will will be without jobs, which will Maple 4 Miller Marathon have a major impact on all of us. Al Chittaro impact them and their families. In Michigan, voters will choose Vice Chair Long Range Planning The legislation for the youth Faygo Beverages, Inc. a Governor, fill all House and wage has not been introduced as John Denha Senate seats (146 total), and vote Vice Chair Community Relations of this writing, but we expect it to 8 Mile Foodland on a number of ballot initiatives. be within weeks. We need you to Jim Garmo In Ohio, voters will choose a Treasurer contact your Representative and Governor, 99 Representatives and Shoppers Valley Market Senator now on this issue. Let him Jim Hooks 17 Senators. Secretary or her know exactly what you will Metro Foodland Recycling do as a result of the new $6.95 EMERITUS DIRECTORS One ballot initiative that won’t wage hike. If you currently have us) end up with a glut of e-mails Ronnie Jamil. Mug 4 Jug Liquor Stores be up for consideration is the long 10 high school students working so your e-mail should be followed Terry Farida . Value Center Markets talked about expansion of the at your store, will you have any up with a phone call. If you don’t Sam Dallo . In 'N' Out Foods Bill Viviano ....................House of Pnme bottle deposit law in Michigan. after this hike? Just a few? Will know who your elected officials Mark Karmo ..............Golden Valley Food Center Thanks to the hard work of AFPD you install automation (self scan are, contact AFPD. and the Michigan Recycling equipment, bagging carousels) to As we wind down this legislative Amir Al-Naimi ..........................Joy Thnfty Scot Partnership, lawmakers are replace those jobs? year, AFPD continues to work Mary Dechow Spartan Stores, Inc. Region 3 continuing to instead focus on There are many ways to make on these and other issues on your Kristin Jonna Merchant's Fine Wine- Region 1 the better alternative: expanding behalf. Your grass roots, local Alaa Naimi....................... Thrifty Scot Supermarket contact with your legislator. The Mark Shamoun ___Country Acres Market comprehensive recycling that best is always a phone call, but a input to lawmakers is important to Mike Shina___ Krown Supermarket enables people to recycle much fax or a letter are also effective. the success of these efforts. Thom Welch Hollywood Super Markets more than drink containers and Brian Yaldoo.................................Park Place Liquor E-mail is okay, but they (like all of helps all retailers maintain a safe environment for the food we sell. Gary Davis Prairie Farms Bobby Hesano..............D 4 B Grocers Wholesale The funding source for recycling, Eari Ishbia . Sherwood Food Distnbutors a penny transaction fee, has been Penny Plan Facts Mike Rosch..................General Wine 4 Liquor Co introduced and supporters are Scott Skinner ......................................Diageo Tom Waller ............CROSSMARK Sales Agency, working towards hearings this (Recycling Makes Cent$) Region 5 fall. We need your help to keep Percy Wells. Coca-Cola, Region 6 this issue in the forefront with • Currently less than 20% of Michigan residents have recycling available lawmakers. Specifically, we need to them. Gary Bettis......................................... Blissfield BP you to send letters to members Rich Bratschi......................... Lake Lansing Mobil of the House and Senate asking • The Penny Transaction Fee, as proposed in HB 5163 introduced by Paul Elhindi ................Citgo of Lyndhurst Representative Goeff Hansen, will raise an estimated $40 million Dave Freitag..........................Yorkshire Tire 4 Auto for their support of the penny annually to help fund recycling. Maurice Helou ................... Citgo of Lyndhurst transaction fee, and to be available John Price. ........................3C Sunoco to meet with lawmakers one-on- • Consumers will pay 1 penny on every transaction (over $2) made at one and/or attend hearings in retail stores. JaneShallal ................................... President Lansing on the bills. (See talking Daniel Reeves .. .Executive VP Food 4 Beverage • Stores will remit the money collected to the state, which will be points on the recycling fee in box.) Ed Weglarz ___Executive VP Petroleum accountable for distribution of the money back to local recycling programs. Michele MacWilliams .. VP of Communications Youth Training Wage Cheryl Twigg ............................Controller • The money will be distributed through matching funds and grants, enabling Cathy Willson................Director of Special Events Another issue of great importance current programs to grow and new programs to begin. 4 Advertising to our members is the minimum Harley Davis................................................ CouponManager • Funds will also be used for education and on litter abatement programs. Tamar Moreton ..................Executive Assistant wage. As you know, the Michigan Tony Deluca.........................................MembershipServices minimum wage will increase to • Increasing recycling to more communities and more residents in Michigan Doug Jones............................ Membership Services $6.95 per hour, effective October 1, PonMilbum Membership Services is good for our environment and Michigan's economy, because recycling H « n Cutshaw .
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