SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, October 14th

9:30 AM BUY MO! Golf Tournament- Presented by Shazam 5:30 PM Meet and Greet in the Trade Show Hall (Paradise B&C) 7:00 PM Night at the Landshark II -Social dinner with drinks, games and fun

Thursday, October 15th

7:30 AM 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Breakfast Begins Trade Show in Paradise B&C

8:00 AM 2:00 PM Legislative Review w/ Speakers Best Bagger Contest during the Trade Show 9:00 AM 6:30 PM Business Session: Cocktail Reception with Drinks and Appetizers “Ready, Set, Retail” 7:00 PM 9:00 AM President’s Gala and Awards Ceremony Business Session: “Respond, Recovery, Rethink”

10:00 AM Spouses Program

10:45 AM Business Session: “Consumer Trends Unmasked”

Friday, October 16th

6:30 AM - 9:00 AM Grab & Go Breakfast NIGHT AT THE LANDSHARK II Join in the evening fun at the Landshark Bar and Grill while you network and socialize with other grocery industry leaders from across the county’s heartland. MGA brings back this popular event from last year, freaturing traditional favorites, island music and lake- front games. Dinner and drinks will start at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 14th following the Meet and Greet.

TRADE SHOW This year’s Trade Show continues the new and exciting one-day show format. The newer format, in the Paradise show space, allows guests easier access to exhibits and vendors from across the Midwest. Use the Trade Show as your one-stop shop fo your organization’s many operational needs. The show will start on Thursday, October 15th, at 12:00 PM, after the business sessions. Lunch will be provided on the Trade Show floor.

PRESIDENT’S GALA Thursday night concludes the Convention events with the President’s Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony. Here we honor deserving members, highlighting their legacy and contributions to not just the grocery industry but their communities. Join us for a great dinner honoring some of the grocery industries finest members. BUSINESS SESSIONS We have some exciting topics and round table discussions being presented at this year’s convention. The business sessions will start on Thursday, October 15th, at 9:00 AM. We hope you will get together with your store personnel and consider attending. There is going to be lots of new and useful information to learn.

9:00 AM- “Ready, Set, Retail” Who, what, when and where? Trying to find the answers to these simple questions can be complicated for a small business trying to get their products in retail stores. Vendors will find all the answers they need from who they need to contact and the best approach to reaching that store. Vendors will also learn about product distribution as well as other useful information to help grow a business and set a product up for success.

9:00 AM- “Respond, Recovery, Rethink” As our country experienced the unimaginable throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the grocery industry was one of the most affected industries, not just in the state of but throughout the entire country. This roundtable discussion will give retailers and members of the grocery industry the opportunity to speak with State department representatives and varying store personnel. This will provide an insight to why and how decisions were made and allow retail workers to share their personal experiences as we learn how things can be handled in future situations.

10:45 AM- “Consumer Trends Unmasked” As we experience this new-normal way of doing business, we are going to look at what the new shopping normal may look like post COVID-19. We will learn about the latest consumer trends and how they will evolve. This is the perfect opportunity for vendors to learn how to best market their products to further attract consumers. As well as give retailers insight into what shoppers are looking for in a grocery experience to help maximize their sales and keep customer relationships.

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST Thursday morning during Breakfast will be our legislative overview. During this time a few speakers will give their thoughts on the year’s legislation progress and highlight what the future holds. We have had the pleasure of having many great speakers present to us over the years and this year will be no different. The legislative breakfast is a great way to start your morning and kick off the day’s business sessions.

SPOUSES PROGRAM While the Business Sessions are going on, join us at 10:00 AM on Thursday for the Spouses Program. This is a great time for your spouse to get away and participate in something lighthearted and fun. We will be serving refreshments and giving away prizes. Also note this program isn’t just for spouses; it is for anyone fully registered who wants to participate. BEST BAGGER CONTEST

Join us at the MARGARITAVILLE LAKE RESORT! Guest Room - $136 per room, per day plus tax One Bedroom Suite - $201 per room, per day plus tax Two Bedroom Suite - $261 per room, per day plus tax *The convention rate is available two days before and after the convention.

To make your reservation, call (800) 826-8272 You won’t want to miss this year’s Best Bagger Contest and tell them you are with the Missouri Grocers during the Trade Show on Thursday, October 15th, at Association. Reservations MUST be made no 2:00 PM in the Trade Show Hall (Paradise B&C). later than September 14th, 2020, to guarantee accommodations at the convention rate. However, This exciting event will showcase the skills of Missouri’s reservations will be accepted and confirmed up best grocery store baggers competing against each to the opening day of the conference providing other for the title of Missouri’s Best Bagger! accommodations are available. All cancellations must The winner will be flown to Las Vegas, NV to be made at least THREE days prior to arrival. Hotel against other state baggers at NGA’s 2021 Convention. Address: 494 Tan Tar A Drive, State Road KK, Osage Beach, MO 65065. For more information call the MGA office at 417-831-6667 or email Cory Campbell at [email protected]

SILENT AUCTION Every year this is one of the top events and this year will be no different. You can help in its success again this year by donating items and by utilizing the anonymous bidding process. This will ensure everyone has a great time and many of you go home with awesome gifts and experiences. As always your bids and donations will go towards The Missouri Grocers Education Foundation.

The silent auction will be held on Thursday, October 15th, during the Trade Show. It will begin at 12:00 PM and last until 3:30 PM.

If you are interested in being a part of the silent auction, please contact Cory Campbell at [email protected] or (417) 831-6667. BUY MO! OPEN PRESENTED BY SHAZAM & MGA Wednesday, October 14th 9:30 AM at the Oaks

FULL TEAM: $600 | HOLE SPONSOR: $525 | BOTH: $1,000

CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Name: Company: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email:

GOLFER REGISTRATION (FULL TEAM $600) Rate per person Mulligans per person First/Last Name Company $150 2 for $10 1. 2. 3. 4.

PAYMENT INFORMATION (REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED AFTER TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 2020) Golf Team ($600) Hole Sponsor ($525) Golf Team & Hole Sponsor ($1,000)

Please bill me for Check enclosed for Please charge my credit card *We accept all major credit cards Name on card: Billing address: Billing zip code: Security code: Exp. date: Card number: Signature: Email receipt:

Submit Registration Form & Payment to: Missouri Grocers Association | 315 N. Ken Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802 Email: [email protected] | Fax: 417-831-3907 BUY TWO FULL 2020 REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATIONS GET ONE FREE!

Contact Name Store/Company Address City/ State/ Zip Phone Fax Email

FULL REGISTRATION WEDNESDAY REGISTRATION THURSDAY REGISTRATION PRESIDENT’S GALA $195 $60 $160 $85 Exhibitor Meet & Greet Exhibitor Meet & Greet Breakfast Night at the Landshark Cocktail Reception Night at the Landshark Business Sessions Breakfast Dinner and Awards Trade Show Friday Grab & Go Breakfast Business Sessions Cocktail Reception Trade Show President’s Gala Cocktail Reception Friday Grab & Go Breakfast President’s Gala Grand Prize Entry Friday Grab & Go Breakfast

Please print all information exactly as it should appear on name badge Full Wednesday Business Thursday President’s Non-Exhibitor Reg. Reg. Sessions Only Reg. Gala Show Only First Name / Last Name/ City/ State $195 $60 (No Charge) $160 $85 $100

Please bill me for $ Please charge my credit card *We accept all major credit cards* Check enclosed for $ Name on Card Make checks payable to the MGA. Mail, fax Card # or email the completed registration form to: Missouri Grocers Association Exp. Date CVV# (3 or 4 digits on back) 315 N. Ken Avenue Springfield, MO 65802 Signature (P) 417.831.6667 (F) 417.831.3907 If billing information is different than mailing address (E) [email protected] Address LAST DAY FOR PRE-REGISTRATION is Tuesday, October 6th, 2020. After that date, registrations City/ State/ Zip will be processed at the MGA registration desk at the hotel. No refunds or cancellations made after Receipt Email Tuesday, October 2nd, 2020 substitutions only.