TN Masthead
April 2010
Counterfeit Coupon Alerts
Duracell Battery Counterfeit Alert  
CIGA retail members are urged to visit CIGA's website at www.ciga.org to view known counterfeit coupons.  Grocers submitting counterfeit coupons are charged handling fees and are not reimbursed by manufacturer(s).
 
May is......
May brings the following in-store promotion opportunities:

May is,,,, National BBQ Month; Egg Month; Salad Month and Strawberry Month.  

May Holidays include: 

May 5, 2010 - Cinco de Mayo
May 9, 2010 - Mother's Day
May 31, 2010 - Memorial Day
Healthcare Reform
Western Growers Insurance Services (WGIS)
 
WGIS provides health benefit services to members of CIGA and is offering a free informational webinar to learn about the immediate and continuing impacts of the recently enacted health care reform law.  This webinar is scheduled for April 21, from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

To participate log onto: www.wga.com and chose Healthcare Reform Webinar (bottom right of the screen) to sign up. Call WGIS at 800/333-4942 for an office nearest you.

For basic FAQ's on health care reform log onto the internet or ask your current health care provider.
 
SAFTEY IN THE WORKPLACE

Safety Training Videos are available at no cost to members.  View the  "video lending library" at www.ciga.org

CIGA partners with State Compensation Insurance Fund to assist members with Safety Training (links are provided on the CIGA website) or call CIGA at 800/852-7606 for assistance.
 
CIGA's 51st Annual Sonoma Golf Tournament
WHEN:     Wednesday, June 2, 2010
WHERE:   Oakmont Golf Course -
Santa Rosa, CA 707/539-0415                    

This is CIGA's 51st Annual Golf Tournament and we want to see you there! Come enjoy a round of golf with fellow independent grocers and supporting vendors.

Great tee prizes, raffle prizes and golf awards!

Sign up Today! Registration form at www.ciga.org. Don't golf? Volunteer or join us for the Awards Dinner - Hole Sponsor or Volunteer.

First to pay gets first pick on golf course!
CIGA's 2011 Education Conference 

Join fellow CIGA members at the beautiful Sheraton Resort (Black Rock) in Maui - January 15-22, 2011 (Saturday to Saturday format) for the 30th Annual Education Conference*.  Space is limited so sign up today!

The registration formis located on CIGA's website - fill it out and fax it to (916) 929-0301 or call CIGA at 800/852-7606 and we'll sign you up!

*Payment Plan available 

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