IFRA Chairman Ken Lansing, Martin's IGA, Effingham, IL GMA President Vic DeGuilio Dean Foods Company Illinois Food Retailers Association with co-host Grocery Merchandising Association Annual Conference & Expo New at this year s convention: The Best Bagger Championship Winner to Compete in National Championship in Las Vegas, NV Employees of Association member stores can participate in the Best Bagger Championship for the first time this year. This NGA nationally recognized program highlights the importance of customer service and builds team spirit for competition. Tuesday, October 8 Wednesday, October 9 Tinley Park Convention Center Program Outline Day 1 A fun-filled day either on the golf course with industry partners or in the classroom where we'll provide an educational series for store managers and owners. Day 2 A full day with the best in the industry: educational programs, admittance to the Expo floor featuring the latest in industry trends, products and services, and the early evening awards banquet. This year's industry recognitions will spotlight members who are celebrating milestone years: l The Schuette family's 150th anniversary in business l The Niemann family for opening its 100th store In addition, the Association will be recognizing: l Retiring IRMA President and CEO Dave Vite, for his many years of service representing the interests of the retail community in the State of Illinois, both at the State House and Chicago City Hall. l Retiring NGA Executive Vice President and General Counsel Tom Wenning for his many years of service representing the interests of the independent retailer in Washington, D.C. Jerald Duff, Ph.D. Retiring IRMA President and CEO Dave Vite Peter Larkin, NGA President & CEO Michael Crouse, V.P./ G.M. Supermarket Channel, Frito-Lay Tom Wenning, NGA Executive V.P. & General Counsel Ron Kramer, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Program Outline IFRA-GMA 2013 Annual Conference October 8-9, 2013 Two-Day Management Training Program Day 1: Tuesday, October 8 Special Education Series for Owners, Managers and Assistant Managers conducted by Jerald Duff 10:00 am Engaged, Enabled, and Energized Oh, my! Objective: Understand the huge cost for retailers of disengaged employees Short Break Mid-Morning Session Managers to Leaders; Employees to Partners (The Developmental Leadership Model ) Objective: Why managers must change before employees can change 12:00 pm Lunch with golfers 1:00 pm Early Afternoon Session Emotional Intelligence: Why EQ Trumps IQ, Happy Employees = Happy Customers Objective: Self-Awareness of Personality Strengths; Application to Engagement Short Break Mid-Afternoon Session Just Do IT! Applying the Learning to Retail Situations Objective: Practical experiences in developing your team 5:30 pm Cocktail Reception - Cash Bar 6:00 pm Buffet Dinner for seminar attendees & golfers Day 1: Tuesday, October 8 Golf Tournament 11:00 am Registration and lunch 12:30 pm Golf Outing Shotgun Start 5:30 pm Cocktail Reception - Cash Bar 6:00 pm Buffet Dinner for seminar attendees & golfers Day 2: Wednesday, October 9 Tinley Park Convention Center 7:00 am IFRA Board of Directors and General Membership Meetings 8:30 am Lessons in Leadership Speaker - Michael Crouse, V.P./G.M. Supermarket Channel, Frito-Lay 9:30 am Break 9:45 am Federal Legislation - Economic Impact of the Independent Grocer - Industry Overview Speaker - Peter Larkin, NGA President and CEO 10:45 am Best Bagger Competition and Opening of Expo 3:00 pm Labor/Employment Issues on the Rocks. Hot employment law issues employers need to be aware of. Speaker - Ron Kramer, Seyfarth Shaw LLP 4:30 pm Cocktail Reception Evening music: Guitarola 5:30 pm Industry Awards Banquet Industry Recognitions: l Schuette Stores, Inc. l Niemann Foods, Inc. l David Vite, Retiring IRMA President l Tom Wenning, Retiring NGA Executive Vice President & General Counsel l Ken Lansing, Outgoing IFRA Chairman, Martin s IGA Grand raffle drawing The Schuette's Markets team celebrating their 150th anniversary Niemann Foods, Inc. 100th store location
Illinois Food Retailers Association with Co-Host Grocery Merchandising Association Sponsorship Program Annual Conference & Expo October 8-9, 2013 Each year monetary contributions are provided by companies, which help underwrite the cost of Conference programs. A series of sponsorship plateaus have been arranged that will provide participating sponsors maximum recognition throughout the Conference and a great return on their investment. Your generous support is appreciated. Please select your level of participation and return this form to IFRA. Platinum Sponsorship $10,000 s 2 Exhibit Booths s 1-Page Color Advertisement, s 4 Golf Registration Packages (includes Golf Dinner Sponsor) and 20 Wednesday Program Passes, including 2 tables of 10 at Industry Awards Banquet Silver Sponsorship $2,500 s 10 Wednesday Program Passes, including 1 table of 10 at Industry Awards Banquet Diamond Sponsorship $7,500 s 1 Exhibit Booth s 1-Page Color Advertisement s 4 Golf Registration Packages, and 10 Wednesday Program Passes including 1 table of 10 at Industry Awards Banquet Bronze Sponsorship Up to $1,000 s 2 Wednesday Program Passes Gold Sponsorship $5,000 s 4 Golf Registration Packages and 10 Wednesday Program Passes, including 1 table of 10 at Industry Awards Banquet New Sponsorship Opportunity this year! t Bagging Contest Sponsor $1,000 Any of the above conference sponsorship opportunitities can be paired up with this additional sponsorship opportunity. Authorized by (Name & Title): Email: Date: Firm Name: Address: Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) Payment method: Check enclosed. Please invoice me. Please charge to my credit card. (Circle one): Discover MC VISA AE Name of Account Holder: Account Number Sec. code Exp. Date Signature Mail or fax to: IFRA, 1919 S. Highland, #265-D, Lombard, IL 60148 630-627-8100 Fax 630-627-8106
ILLINOIS FOOD RETAILERS ASSOCIATION with Co-Host GROCERY MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO October 8-9, 2013 Ad Space Authorization [ ] This authorizes you to insert our advertisement in the 2013 Conference Magazine and Membership Directory. This directory is a full-color magazine. Ad closing date: Friday, August 30, 2013. PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOXES BELOW TO INDICATE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS [ ] FULL PAGE - $800.00 Member $875.00 Non-Member [ ] 1/2 Page - $450.00 Member $500.00 Non-Member (7-1/2" W x 4-7/8" D; or 3-5/8" W x 9-1/2" D) [ ] 1/4 Page - $275.00 Member $300.00 Non-Member (3-5/8" W x 4-7/8" D) [ ] Please Repeat 2012 Ad [ ] New Ad Copy Enclosed [ ] Ad Copy Forthcoming The IFRA staff is available to assist in ad copy design. Printing Specifications: Full Page Bleed: 8.75" x 11.25"; Final Trim Size: 8-1/2" x 11"; Live area Safety 8" x 10.5" (Safety--all live copy area should be 1/4" away from trim on all 4 sides). Digital Media: Most types of digital formats are accepted including PDF files. Minimum resolution of images should be 266 dpi. Artwork done using QuarkXpress, Photoshop and Illustrator preferred. Date: Authorized by (Name & Title): Email: Firm Name: Full Address: Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) Payment Method: Check enclosed. Please invoice me. Please charge my credit card. American Express VISA MasterCard Discover Account #: Exp. Security Code: MAIL Name on or account: FAX TO: ILLINOIS FOOD RETAILERS Signature ASSOCIATION Illinois Food Retailers Association 1919 South Highland Avenue, Lombard, Illinois 60148 (630) 627-8100 Toll Free IL (800) 624-6712 FAX (630) 627-8106 www.ilfood.org
ILLINOIS FOOD RETAILERS ASSOCIATION with Co-Host GROCERY MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Expo Authorization AGREEMENT FOR THE RENTAL OF EXHIBIT SPACE WHEREAS, the Illinois Food Retailers Association will rent exhibit space at the Annual Conference on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park, and WHEREAS, the undersigned desires to lease exhibit space at the above-referenced 2013 Conference. THEREFORE, the Illinois Food Retailers Association and undersigned exhibitor enter into the following Agreement: The Illinois Food Retailers Association will provide: 1. A Standard 8 x 10 booth with backdrop drapery, a skirted table, 2 chairs, an identification sign to exhibitors; and 2. Exhibit service kit with electrical order blanks to exhibitor at a later date. 3. Official show day: Expo will be on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at the Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, Illinois. Official hours: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Best Bagger Championship 11:00 a.m. on Show Floor In consideration of the service provided by the Illinois Food Retailers Association as described above, undersigned exhibitor agrees to: 1. Submit full payment to the Illinois Food Retailers Association prior to September 15, 2013. 2. Assume responsibility for its own electrical requirements and insurance. 3. Indemnify and hold the Illinois Food Retailers Association and the Tinley Park Convention Center and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents, harmless against and in respect of all demands, claims, actions or causes of action, assessments, losses, damages, liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses (including attorney's fees), asserted against or imposed upon or incurred by the Illinois Food Retailers Association or the Tinley Park Convention Center resulting from the installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of the exhibit space. 4. Exhibitor represents and warrants that the undersigned is authorized to bind the firm described below. Agreed to this date of. Name: (Please Print) Email: Firm: Address: Phone: Fax: Signature: Number of Booths: x $650.00 (Member Price) = Number of Booths: x $750.00 (Non-Member Price) = Add Industry Banquet Tickets (Following the expo) x $125.00 = Total Payment Method: Check enclosed. Please invoice me. Please charge my credit card. American Express VISA MasterCard Discover Account #: Exp: Security Code: Name on account: Signature MAIL or FAX this form to: Illinois Food Retailers Association, 1919 South Highland Avenue, Lombard, Illinois 60148 630-627-8100 Toll Free IL: 800-624-6712 FAX: 630-627-8106 email: ilfood@ilfood.org www.ilfood.org