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the PRESIDENT Message from MISSION STATEMENT: The Memphis Restaurant Association (MRA) is the premiere support organization dedicated to the success of our industry and community now and into the future. We provide useful, accessible tools, educational services and governmental representation to promote the stability and growth of our members. The MRA is dedicated to building community relationships and involvement in order to increase membership and create a spirit of fellowship among its members. The COD Bill & why you need to get involved & get your neighbor involved. As many of you are well aware, how you pay for wine and liquor deliveries may be about to change. Yes, I said may. Last month our state government passed a bill that will force all restaurants (and restaurants only, package stores are exempt) to pay COD for all liquor and wine deliveries. However, according to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) NO provisions have been made as of yet to implement the law. According to our contacts at the TABC, in order to allow businesses on both sides time to establish the proper systems needed to ensure a smooth rollout, it could take up to a year for them to actually put the law in place…that is Summer 2015. The liquor wholesalers, whose powerful lobby was behind the bill, are attempting to rollout the COD terms as early as August 1 of this year by erroneously claiming that it is a State mandate. Of course, if that turns out to be the case the MRA will fight to stop this, rightfully exposing this potential collusion. In a free market you make your purchasing decisions based on what is best for your restaurant and that includes payment terms. The MRA is committed to overturning this bill. But we cannot do this without the support of every restaurant in Memphis. The wholesalers are united, well-funded and have 100% representation of every major distributorship in the state. Currently only a small percentage of the City’s restaurants are actual MRA Members and even fewer donate to the MRAPAC. If you’re not a member of the MRA, join today. If you are a member, please go talk to your friends and neighbors and explain why their membership is so important. Unless all restaurants can come together this will continue to be a one-sided fight…with the Wholesalers coming out on top! Slainte, Patrick Reilly Majestic Grille 522-8555, FAX: 328-5655 [email protected] The MEMPHIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION Newsletter July 2014 Volume 25 • Number 7 Tips Located in Canis Major (one of Ori- on’s two hunting dogs) is a star named Sirius, also called the “Dog Star.” With the exception of our sun, Sirius is the brightest star visible from Earth. The brilliant, blue-white star’s name comes from the Greek word for “searing.” Because Sirius is so bright, it was easy for early astronomers to track. During early summer, Sirius was vis- ible in the southwest after sunset. But by the time mid-summer would come along, Sirius would rise and fall with the sun and get lost in the daytime light. The ancients knew that the “Dog Star” was still there, up in the sky with the sun during the hottest time of the year. They reasoned that since Sirius was so bright and up there with the sun, it must be adding to the heat to produce the hottest time of the year. It’s that time! SIRIUS Canis Major The Dog Days are Here! The latter part of summer is known as The Dog Days, but do you know why?
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The Memphis Restaurant Association Newsletter, Volume 25, Number 7
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the PRESIDENTMessage from
MISSION STATEMENT: The Memphis Restaurant Association (MRA) is the premiere support organization dedicated to the success of our industry and community now and into the future. We provide useful, accessible tools, educational services and governmental representation to promote the stability and growth of our members. The MRA is dedicated to building community relationships and involvement in order to increase membership and create a spirit of fellowship among its members.
The COD Bill & why you need to get involved & get your neighbor involved. As many of you are well aware, how you pay for wine and liquor deliveries may be about to change. Yes, I said may. Last month our state government passed a bill that will force all restaurants (and restaurants only, package stores are exempt) to pay COD for all liquor and wine deliveries. However, according to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) NO provisions have been made as of yet to implement the law. According to our contacts at the TABC, in order to allow businesses on both sides time to establish the proper systems needed to ensure a smooth rollout, it could take up to a year for them to actually put the law in place…that is Summer 2015. The liquor wholesalers, whose powerful lobby was behind the bill, are attempting to rollout the COD terms as early as August 1 of this year by erroneously claiming that it is a State mandate. Of course, if that turns out to be the case the MRA will fight to stop this, rightfully exposing this potential collusion. In a free market you make your purchasing decisions based on what is best for your restaurant and that includes payment terms. The MRA is committed to overturning this bill. But we cannot do this without the support of every restaurant in Memphis.
The wholesalers are united, well-funded and have 100% representation of every major distributorship in the state. Currently only a small percentage of the City’s restaurants are actual MRA Members and even fewer donate to the MRAPAC. If you’re not a member of the MRA, join today. If you are a member, please go talk to your friends and neighbors and explain why their membership is so important. Unless all restaurants can come together this will continue to be a one-sided fight…with the Wholesalers coming out on top!
Slainte,
Patrick ReillyMajestic Grille522-8555, FAX: [email protected]
The MeMphis RestauRant association Newsletter
July 2014Volume 25 • Number 7Tips
Located in Canis Major (one of Ori-on’s two hunting dogs) is a star named Sirius, also called the “Dog Star.” With the exception of our sun, Sirius is the brightest star visible from Earth. The brilliant, blue-white star’s name comes from the Greek word for “searing.” Because Sirius is so bright, it was easy for early astronomers to track. During early summer, Sirius was vis-ible in the southwest after sunset. But by the time mid-summer would come along, Sirius would rise and fall with the sun and get lost in the daytime light. The ancients knew that the “Dog Star” was still there, up in the sky with the sun during the hottest time of the year. They reasoned that since Sirius was so bright and up there with the sun, it must be adding to the heat to produce the hottest time of the year.
It’s that time!
SIRIUS
Canis Major
The Dog Days are Here! The latter part of summer is known as The Dog Days, but do you know why?
Hilton Worldwideselects The Soulsville Charter School to be supported during its Global Week of ServiceOctober 19-25, 2014
Hilton Worldwide has selected The Soulsville Charter School as one of 14 signature volunteer projects worldwide to be supported during the company’s third annual Global Week of Service, held October 19-25, 2014. As a signature project site, more than 100 executives and team members from the company’s Memphis Operations Center will volunteer their time at The Soulsville Charter School to help enhance the campus for students, teachers and parents. Projects will include creating an outdoor class-room; building raised garden beds; creating new flower beds; adding small greenhouses; painting railings and walkways; and much more. Please consider donating meals and refreshments that can be distributed to the volunteers. Local media will cover this event, so there are possible partnerships to be developed from the media coverage. Contact Christine Miller, Hilton Worldwide, 901 374 6462, [email protected]. For more information about Hilton Worldwide and its corpo-rate responsibility initiatives, click here.
A 3-Course Discussion on Memphis’ Culinary Culture
PRSA MemphisThursday, August 14, 201411:30 AM to 1:00 PMThe University Club1346 Central Ave
Something’s cooking in Memphis. While the city has al-ways been a staple for barbecue, Memphis’ culinary palate is evolving. You’ve probably read about it in Food & Wine, GQ and The New York Times. Join us for Public Relations Society of America’s Mem-phis’ monthly luncheon where John T. Edge will present a 3-Course Discussion on Memphis’ Culinary Culture. Cost is $25 per person. CLICK HERE to reserve your spot. Course 1Traditional - BBQ is the traditional story of Memphis. Course 2Chef-Driven - The current story is the crop of chefs like Kelly English (Restaurant Iris), Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman (Hog & Hominy) and Jonathan Magalenese (Los Tortugas Deli Mexicana) Course 3New Ethnicity - The future is ethnicity as filtered through the South.
Don’t Miss Out!MRA Associate Coffee Club Panera -Laurelwood ThursdayAugust 7th8 – 9 am
The Soulsville Charter School (TSCS) will prepare students for success in college and life in an academi-cally rigorous, music-rich environment. TSCS serves approximately 600 inner-city students in grades 6 through 12, with a strong focus on academics, disci-pline, character-building, and preparedness for college. Among TSCS’ three graduation classes so far, every senior has graduated and has been accepted to col-lege. In all, 188 seniors have been accepted to college with more than $20 million in scholarships and grants.
MRA 2014 CALENDAR
DATE EVENT LOCATION TIME AUGUST 7 MRA Associate Coffee Club* Panera -Laurelwood 8 – 9 am 13 Board Meeting TBD 3- 4:30pm
SEPTEMBER TBD General Business Meeting & Mixer TBD 3:30- 6:30pm 24 Board Meeting TBD 3- 4:30pm
OCTOBER 22 MRA Golf Tournament Mirimichi Golf Club 9am
NOVEMBER TBD General Business Meeting & Mixer TBD 3:30- 630pm 6 MMHLA Allied Café Holiday Inn U of M 10-2pm 6 MRA Associate Coffee Club* Panera -Laurelwood 8 – 9 am 19 Board Meeting TBD 3- 4:30pm DECEMBER TBD Hospitality Industry Holiday Gala TBD 4-8pm
* FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ONLY
Business Meetings & MixersBoard Meetings
Associate Coffee ClubsEvents & Socials
Service Industry Nights!
For More Information contact: Michael Hunter at 901-722-0212
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Event Sponsor: (1) game 20 Field Box Tickets Opportunity for group members to participate in on-field
contests between innings PA and Video Board recognition during 2 inning breaks
Total Investment: $400
Service Industry Night with the Redbirds
Two Packages to Choose from:
Presenting Sponsor: (both games) 30 Field Box Tickets per event Opportunity for group members to participate in on-field
contests between innings Logo featured on Redbirds promotional collateral PA and Videoboard recognition; pre-game, in-game, & post-game Pre-game interview on-field In-game radio interview with Memphis Redbirds Broadcaster
Total Investment: $5,000 *installment plans available
Chance to participate in
on-field activities!
Monday, August 11 @ 7:05PM vs. New Orleans Zephyrs Tuesday, August 26 @ 7:02PM vs. Fresno Grizzlies
For More Information contact: Michael Hunter at 901-722-0212
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Event Sponsor: (1) game 20 Field Box Tickets Opportunity for group members to participate in on-field
contests between innings PA and Video Board recognition during 2 inning breaks
Total Investment: $400
Service Industry Night with the Redbirds
Two Packages to Choose from:
Presenting Sponsor: (both games) 30 Field Box Tickets per event Opportunity for group members to participate in on-field
contests between innings Logo featured on Redbirds promotional collateral PA and Videoboard recognition; pre-game, in-game, & post-game Pre-game interview on-field In-game radio interview with Memphis Redbirds Broadcaster
Total Investment: $5,000 *installment plans available
Chance to participate in
on-field activities!
Monday, August 11 @ 7:05PM vs. New Orleans Zephyrs Tuesday, August 26 @ 7:02PM vs. Fresno Grizzlies
To book your group call or email: Nick Hays at 901-722-0287
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Monday, August 11th $24 per person Field Box Ticket “All you Can Eat” Buffet
Nachos Hotdogs &
hamburgers Cole slaw Popcorn & ice cream soft drinks
Service Industry Nights
Benefits of booking a group of 20 or more: Group announcement on our videoboard during the game
Take a group picture with Rockey on-field before the game!
Two Great Packages to Choose from:
Tuesday, August 26th $11per person Field Box Ticket “Two for TWOS-day Specials”
$2 hotdogs $2 sodas $2 popcorn $2 off select Beers
Chance to participate in
on-field activities!
First pitch is at 7:05pm
Memphis Redbirds vs. New Orleans Zephyrs or
Memphis Redbirds vs. Fresno Grizzlies
First pitch is at 7:05pm
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LEADER IN SMART, SAFE, SUSTAINABLE OILMANAGEMENT FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY.
Julie A. BrionesAccount [email protected] 901-619-7803Customer Care 1-888-796-4997
Marty HallOn-Premise Sales Representative
West Tennessee - Restaurants
671 S. Rowlett West Collierville, TN 38017Phone 901.853.5704 • Fax 901.853.5728 • Repair 866.287.3774
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3R Project (Division of Corrections/ reentry program)John H. Freeman ............545-3175(office),596-8846(cell)
email: [email protected] Project MOSTPatricia Melton ...................................................222-8868
email: [email protected] Appeal Jennifer Biggs, Food Editor ............................ 529-5223 email: [email protected] Probation Re-entry Program Gloria Simpson .............................................495-1460
[email protected] Memphis Chamber Angela Michaels, Manager/Member Services ..... 543-3546
email: [email protected] Convention & Visitors Bureau Mary Schmitz, Tourist Information Link ......... 543-5327 email: [email protected] Flyer Hannah Sayle ................................................ 626-3489
email: [email protected] Magazine Marilyn Sadler .................................................575.9451
email: [email protected]
Memphis Light Gas & Water24 Hour Outage Number: ................................ 544-6500 (after business hours)24 Hour Emergency Number: ..................................528-4465 (Call for burst water pipes, gas leaks, power line down)Commercial Resource Center: ....................... 528-4270(outage information during regular business hours, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)........................ email: [email protected] & Commercial Electric Outage Reporting (reports status of current outages) ..................... 544-6500Al Sander’s Direct Line ............. 528-4143, 491-5235 (cell)(Use this number during business hours for suggestions and tips on how to best utilize your energy sources.)
email: [email protected]
Memphis & Shelby County Code Enforcement Ask for a Building Plans Examiner ..................... 379-4270Memphis & Shelby County Health Department Otho Sawyer, Assistant Manager ................... 222-9213 email: [email protected] Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Randy Horn, Territory Manager...................... 605-5774 email: [email protected] Green Fork Margot McNeeley ............................................ .292-1700ServSafeTIPS Alcohol Server Training Certification Richard Zurburg ...............................................861-2535
[email protected] Hospitality Association Melissa McIntyre .......................................615-385-9970 email: [email protected]/TABC Certification Sharon Sumrall .....office: 737-6755 or mobile: 569-1207
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Important Numbers At a Glance
President ............................... Patrick Reilly, The Majestic Grille522-8555, FAX: 328-5655
[email protected] ...........................Shawn Danko, Kooky Canuck
578-9800, FAX:578-9808 [email protected] Treasurer .....................Lisa Franklin, Interim Restaurant & Bar
818-0821, FAX:818-0819 [email protected]
Secretary ........ Kate Pera, Catering for U, Alfred’s, Automatic Slims528-1748, [email protected]
Sergeant-at-Arms .... Daniel Bamrick, Peabody Hotel Memphis529-3687, FAX: 529-3639
[email protected] President .......................................... Mike Miller, Patrick’s
682-2853, FAX:[email protected]
2014 Elected Restaurant Officers
Samantha Dean, Huey’s .............................................726-9693, FAX: [email protected]
Ernie Mellor, Hog Wild Real Memphis BBQ &A Moveable Feast Catering .............................................................901-522-9453
2014 Appointed Officers Restaurant Members
Eric Vernon, The Bar-B-Q Shop ............................................................ 272-1277 [email protected]
Jerry Wilson, Fino’s from the Hill .............272-3466, [email protected]. Sledd, Chiwawa ..........................901-848-4099, [email protected]
Associate MembersHale Barclay GEM Restaurant Supply ..............................................................
744-7005, FAX: [email protected]
Louis Costabile, SYSCO Memphis, LLC ...................369-9287, FAX: [email protected]
John Seay, State Systems, Inc. .......................................................... [email protected]
Ginger Wilkerson, Athens Distributing. ............................................. [email protected]
Maury Wade, U. S. Food ...........................230-4186, [email protected]
Hotel/Lodging Representative:Wayne Tabor, Metropolitan Memphis Hotel & Lodging Assoc. .............. 525-5491
[email protected]: Mary Schmitz, Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau ....543-5327, FAX: 543-5350
[email protected] Director: Kimberly Carlson ........................ 488-4745, 1-888-836-5061
[email protected]. Box 770027 Memphis, Tennessee 38177 901/788-1000 • FAX 1-888-836-5061http://www.memphisrestaurants.comE-mail address: [email protected]
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