Volume 23

Issue 6

Missouri Grocers Association TOP LINE REPORTNovember/December 2019

Board of DirectorsState Director

Dan ShaulChairman

Chuck Murfin, IIIMurfin’s Markets

Ozark, MOPresident

Gerry KettlerNiemann Foods

Quincy, ILVice PresidentBob Snyder, IIISnyder FoodsSt. Louis, MO

TreasurerJoe Polizzi

Town and CountrySalem, MO

David CarltonRPCS, Inc.

Springfield, MO Jim Hamblin

Town & Country SupermarketsFredericktown, MO

Leah Hamilton Missouri Lottery

Jefferson City, MOMary Beth Hart

Hy-VeeWest Des Moines, IA

Jim HickmanHickman’s IGA

Mexico, MODan Kramer

SHAZAMJohnston, IACharlie Lynn

Associated Wholesale GrocersSpringfield, MOJon McCormick

Retail Grocers Association of Greater KCShawnee Mission, KS

Cindy McMillianOzark Empire Grocers Association

Springfield, MOKevin McVeigh

Mac’s Super SaverKahoka, MORich MorrisSupervalu

Champaign, ILEd Mullins

Prairie Farms DairyEdwardsville, IL

Jed PenneySchnucks

St. Louis, MOJohn Porter

Porter’s SupermarketCrane, MO.

Rick PrengerPrenger FoodsMarceline, MO

J. Max Van HooseHarps Food Stores

Springdale, ARMike Willis

Dierbergs MarketsChesterfield, MO

Don WoodsWoods Supermarket

Bolivar, MO

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A s the holidays are quickly approaching, I look back and won-der where this year has gone. It has gone by very quickly, yet

has been very productive. As always, it is an honor to continue to serve as Executive Director of the Missouri Grocers Association.

The holidays become a busy season for the grocers across the state as consumers prepare for gatherings with friends and family. As Thanksgiving approaches, I can’t help but be thankful to the men and women who help make MGA as successful as it is. During this time of year, we must count our blessings.

The MGA Convention and Tradeshow was a huge success this year. We had many familiar faces and old friends join us, as well as many new guests. Our new time allowed for many new vendors to join us and provided great opportunities for networking with our retailers.

Many of our vendors are excited and looking forward to next year’s convention.

We were honored to have Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick, Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe, and Governor Mike Parson join us for various events throughout this year’s convention. Our leaders in the state of Mis-souri continue to be a friendly voice for the grocery industry across the state.

As the year comes to an end and we reflect on the great successes MGA enjoyed this past year, now is the time to gear up and prepare for an even better year in 2020. Thank you for your continued sup-port. I wish each and every one of you a happy holiday season and a happy and healthy New Year.

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W e kept the new, enhanced, shorter version of the convention and moved the event to mid-week. The response was over-

whelming and all who attended had a great time. The weather was crisp, and the signs of fall were beginning to show. We want to thank everyone who participated and supported this event. Take a look at some of the highlights of this year’s event.

M issouri Grocers Association is thrilled to announce that Elijah Stroot from Cosentino’s Price Chopper #285 in Raymore, Mis-

souri won the MGA Best Bagger competition held on October 17th at the annual convention at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Elijah Stroot will travel to San Diego, California in February to represent Missouri at the national competition, held by the National Grocers Association, where he will compete to win $10,000 and the title of “National Best Bagger.”

BEST MISSOURI’S

BAGGER!

MGA A N N U A L C O N V E N T I O N

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“Elijah Stroot...won the MGA Best Bagger competition held on October 17th”

This year’s convention, Fall Back into Success, was just that: a huge success.

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THANK YOU TO ALL THE EXHIBITORS FORSUPPORTING MGA & THE 2019 CONVENTION

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BKD CPAs & Advisors Boulevard Brewing Co

Cummins Allison Corp

Federated Insurance

Anheuser-Busch

BUY MO! Camacho Coffee

Dippin Dots

Frito Lay

Arctic Glacier

Blue Bell

Champion Brands

ECCHIC

GOT Systems

Associated Wholesale Grocers

Blue Bunny

Clipper Coffee

Farmacopia Farms

Graphic Knowledge

Gun It Energy

JB’s Gourmet Spice Blend

Midwest Best Water Sales

Piney River Brewing Co.

Reddy Ice

Show Me Bar-B-Q

Harris Baking

Loyality Lanes

Missouri Lottery

Prairie Farms

Retail Data Sytems- KC

Springfield Business Systems

Hiland Dairy

Luxury Linens

Missouri Pork

Puzl

Rev Honey

Willis Towers Watson

Hydeman Company

Market Smart RGA

Ozarks Coca-Cola

Red Tail Ranch Beef

SaniTrace

SEE YOU IN 2020!

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The President’s Gala Award ceremony was a night to remember.

T he President’s Gala Award ceremony was a night to re-member. The event began with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem sung by E. J. Fleischmann and the awarding of

the Spirit of America award to Governor Mike Parson and honoring Joyce Shaul for her Lifetime Achievement to the grocery industry.

Governor Mike Parson was honored at the Gala with the Spirit of Amer-ica award for his dedication to moving Missouri forward by focusing on workforce development and infrastructure. He is an advocate for farmers, teachers, grocers, business owners and bringing new jobs to Missouri. The Missouri Grocers Association was honored to have him attend the Gala to accept the award in person.

Joyce Shaul was honored for over 30 years dedication to the food industry serving as the Director of Mid-America Grocers Association. Her commitment to customer service and fighting tirelessly for the independent grocers made her a very deserving recipient and the mem-bers of MGA were proud to honor her with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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