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NEW VIDEO!
This month Joe Karter, Owner of Joka's in Waterville shares a behind the scenes look at how the local beer and wine distributors help with the bottle redemption process.
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There are 11 states in the U.S. that have a bottle bill.
Of the states that have a bottle bill, Maine has the highest handling fee (4 cents), while other states such as Michigan and Oregon don't have handling fees.
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NEWS & NOTES
As part of the local distributors responsibility for their products, each distributor offers staff training. Above, Frank Lyons, former Maine State Liquor Control Officer, teaching a low cost certified server training class at Nappi Distributors.
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In this issue...
- Happy 4th of July!
- MBWDA Partners with Olympian Julia Clukey to Create Underage Drinking PSA
- National Distributors Donates $3,400 to the Portland Police Department
- Distributor Profile: Nappi Distributors in Gorham
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Dear Friends,
Summer is officially here and the 4th of July is just days away. While it's an exciting time to be outside and enjoy time with family and friends it's also important to be responsible.
We would like to thank Maine Olympian Julia Clukey for recently supporting the MBWDA's responsibility campaign with a PSA about underage drinking. To learn more about her involvement with the Association, see the story below.
This weekend, no matter what beverages you might enjoy, chances are the container will probably have a 5 or 15 cent deposit on it. Maine is one of eleven states that have a Bottle Deposit Law that serves to keep roadsides free of liter and capture empty beverage containers for recycling and reuse purposes. This successful initiative has been in place for over 30 years and showcases the significant role the distributors have played in keeping Maine "green".
To highlight the role of the bottle bill
Have a happy and safe 4th of July. Delivering Quality and Choice, Advocating Responsibility.
Sincerely, 
Cheryl Timberlake
Executive Vice President
Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association |
MBWDA Partners with Olympian Julia Clukey to Create Underage Drinking PSA
Pictured (left to right): Bill Fitch, Mike Runser, Jim Bourque, Elmer Alcott, Nick Alberding, Mike Barriault, Larry Lauze, Scott Solman, Jeff Kane, Julia Clukey, Cheryl Timberlake and Chuck Dudley.  |
In June, the Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association (MBWDA) partnered with Olympian Julia Clukey to launch a series of public service announcements (PSAs) to raise awareness about underage drinking. The underage drinking PSAs are part of an ongoing responsibility campaign by the MBWDA to actively promote the responsible consumption of their products.
The PSAs aired on local Citadel Broadcasting and Cumulus radio stations throughout the state to coincide with the high school graduation season.
The new PSA featured Maine Olympian and member of the US National Luge Team, Julia Clukey. The announcements aired during the high school graduation season and early summer months to remind young adults and their friends that one bad decision could jeopardize their future, or as Clukey puts it, "send you off course."
In addition to the PSAs, Julia made numerous on-air appearances on local Citadel Broadcasting and Cumulus radio stations across Maine. Click here to listen to the PSAs or listen to the interviews. |
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National Distributors Presents Check to Portland Police Department
Pictured (left to right): Portland Police Youth Services Officer, Raymond Ruby, Portland Chief of Police, James Craig, Joanne Cormier, Regional Manager of Cumberland Farms, Carmine Castaldo, VP Sales of National Distributors and Ed Bryant, Regional Chain Manager for Heineken USA.  |
On June 17, National Distributors Inc. and Heineken, USA presented a check on behalf of Cumberland Farms to the Portland Police Department for $3,400 as part of the 'Heineken with a Heart' community program.
National Distributors Inc. based in South Portland, Maine recently worked with participating Cumberland Farms stores in Southern Maine to raise funds for a local charity. Cumberland Farms selected the Portland Police Department's Youth Services program to be the beneficiary. The money will be used to help further support Officer Raymond Ruby's work with children as part of the Portland Police Department's Youth Services Division.
Since its inception in 2007, Heineken USA's 'Heineken with a Heart' initiative has succeeded in raising more than $500,000 in donations for more than 50 local charities and non-profit organizations. |
Distributor Profile: Nappi Distributors
Nappi Distributors new warehouse in Gorham, Maine uses significantly less electricity than their previous warehouse because of new energy efficient lighting. |
While Nappi Distributors current warehouse was built in 2008 using state of the art technology and equipment, it has been old-fashioned hard work and dedicated employees that have made the company one of Maine's largest beer and wine distributors. More |
No matter what type of fun activities or exciting outdoor events you are a part of this weekend, as always, we encourage you to enjoy our products responsibly.
Be safe and have a happy 4th of July!
- The Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association Delivering Quality and Choice, Advocating Responsibility. |
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