Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association Newsletter
(April 24, 2011 - April 30, 2011)
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As I See It... 
 
Care  

We all have bad days.  Some have bad weeks. All of this will pass; eventually.

Living the dream, another day in paradise, we've all heard the negative clich�.

Bill Voller passed on Easter Sunday. Bill was a past President, a mentor and a friend. He gave me one of my first breaks in this industry and here I am today.  Bill cared about the industry, his store and his association. The last conversation I had with Bill was about his desire to assist some of our troubled stores in the spring; this spring!  I am sad that will not happen!

Find something to care about!

Care about your staff, train them, mentor them; be a role model. Lead by example! Give them a reason to come to work each day. Let them know that they matter, that they make a difference.  Let them know that they are invaluable to the operation of your business!

Care about your store! What is its curb appeal?  What is the first impression entering the building? Ask for objective opinions. What image does your store project? Is it a positive reflection on the community?

Care about your community! Remember that each dollar you generate creates new opportunities for your residents. You may be the only revenue generator in your community. Accept that responsibility and do whatever you can to enhance the profit picture of your business.

Care about yourself! Recognize that a rudderless ship will only go in circles or crash on the rocks. Make it your responsibility to improve the business you manage each day you enter. It's a simple rule to remember and it makes it easy to figure out what to do each day. Appreciate the opportunity you have been given and the inherent responsibility that goes along with it. This is not a year to take gainful employment for granted. Learn something today in an unconventional manner. Carpe Diem; seize the day.

My Father used to say that nobody ever injured their eyes looking at the bright side of life.  Care about what you do. Recognize the important role you fill in your community.  Don't take anything for granted and appreciate each day you have been given. Sometime we need someone's passing to remind us what a gift we are given each day.

Do the best you can as often as you can. Make your business something your community can be proud of.  If your desire to do this no longer exists please step aside and give someone else the opportunity. It will be the best thing you can do for yourself and your community.

Gary Buysse

MMBA Director

Wayzata Bar & Grill's Walleye Sliders
 
Wayzata Bar & Grill
  
On April 28th, the 64-year-old Wayzata Bar & Grill/Wayzata Wine & Spirits, a.k.a. "The Muni" moved to a brand new building. The Muni includes a new restaurant area and a liquor store with a tasting bar for wine, beer and spirits.

Click Here to See General Manager Gina Holman sharing a recipe for walleye sliders.

Wayzata Bar & Grill's
Walleye Sliders with Arugula Spinach and Mango Salsa

1 lb. walleye (boned and skinned)
Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes - cool

Mix 2-3 green onions chopped
� cup diced red pepper
� cup mayo
1 egg
� cup breadcrumbs
� tsp Old Bay Spice
1 tbsp Dijon mustard

�Add cooled walleye and mix all together
�Form patties and chill in plastic wrap.
�Dredge patties in seasoned flour and pan fry.
�Serve on signature 2.5" slider bun with muenster cheese and Dijon mayo.

Mango Salsa (Mix with Arugula Spinach)
Makes 1 � cups

1 cup diced fresh mango
1/3 cup roasted red peppers drained and diced
1/3 cup diced red onion
1 Jalapeno (fresh) seeded, minced
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 tbsp fresh limejuice
1 tsp fresh cilantro
1 cup diced fresh pineapple

Mix together and Chill - Toss with Spring Mix and a drizzle of olive oil

For more information visit the Wayzata Wine and Spirits website, or the Wayzata Bar and Grill website.

 

Equipment For Sale
 
For Sale
  

The City of Fairmont is selling a walk in cooler approximately 20'x40' (20 door) includes 6 foot gravity rails, slides and rollers.

 

Also for sale are two Modine high efficiency gas fired heaters, and 30+ feet of warehouse type gravity rollers with stands and elbows.

 

Contact City of Fairmont Liquor Store

                              507-238-2269.    Ask for Molly.

 

 

North Branch Pub Club A Great Success!!
 

 

North Branch Liquor manager Deb Dahlberg sent the MMBA office the following note.....

 

We had a great first Pub Club seminar!

 

We sold out the 40 seats we originally intended to sell and had so many requests for more tickets that we rearranged the seating and were able to add ten more people! Full house!

 

There were a few couples, some singles and some several larger groups of guys - sort of seemed like a "guys night out" kind of thing.

 

Jim from our staff prepared a PowerPoint presentation and was the main presenter with the beer guy adding a few comments along the way.

 

We tasted several craft beers (Abita, Odell, Tall Grass, Estrella Damm and Capital Brewing) and the Spooky Bloody Mary Mix made in Eagan.

 

Subsequent purchases spurred by the tasting resulted in 97 units being sold at the store (16 cases of beer and 2.25 cases of bloody mix)!

 

Future Dates to Remember!!
MMBA Scholarship Deadline
 
May 1, 2011
 

 MMBA Annual
Conference

May 22-24, 2011
Arrowwood Resort

Click Here for Details
Ask A Director

Gary Buysse
Rogers
763-428-0163

Bob Leslie
 Pelican Rapids
218-863-6670

Brian Hachey
Stacy
651-462-2727

Nancy Drumsta
Delano
763-972-0578

Lara Smetana
Pine City
320-629-2020

Michael Friesen
Hawley
218-483-4747

Tom Agnes
Brooklyn Center
763-381-2349

Steve Grausam
Edina
952-903-5732

Toni Buchite
50 Lakes
218-763-2035

Michelle Olson
Sebeka
218-837-9745
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Bridgitte Konrad
North Branch
651-674-8113

Paul Kaspszak
MMBA
763-572-0222
1-866-938-3925

 
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