January 19, 2016
 
  • The Legislative Reception is Next Tuesday! Register Now
  • Do You Recognize This Fruit?
  • 10% NGA Registration Discount!
  • December SNAP Sales 
  • Feed the People (Legislators That is - at the Capitol)
  • Education Foundation Trustee Application Deadline Feb. 1st
  • New Coupon Fraud Alerts
  • Spring Golf Registration
  • Legislative Session Email
  • Calendar of Events
The Legislative Reception is Next Tuesday!
Register Now

This is a great opportunity to meet your legislators and have an impact on GFIA's political agenda!

Tuesday, January 26, 2016
4:30pm-6:30pm 

Floyd Room - James H. "Sloppy" Floyd Building
Floyd Room - 20th Floor
(Across from the state capitol)

Click Here for directions and parking information. Click Here for a parking map of the Capitol.
 
RSVP by Wednesday, January 20th to Brenda. 
Do You Recognize This Fruit?

While visiting GFIA member Ben Vo, Hong Kong Market, Kathy Kuzava was fascinated with the many unique choices in the produce section. Ben gave Kathy some jackfruit (shown in picture) which can grow up to 100 lbs! The GFIA team decided the jackfruit tasted like Juicy Fruit gum. 

For more information on the largest tree fruit Click Here

Hong Kong Supermarket was the topic of conversation in the senate ante room as legislators tasted a spiky rambutan (Click Here for more info.) from the case of fruit that Ben sent us to try.  
10% NGA Registration Discount 

GFIA members are eligible for a 10% discount for those who have not yet registered for the 2016 NGA Show! The event will be held at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas from February 28th through March 2nd. This discount offer applies to prevailing registration prices. Join the GFIA team as we show our support for GFIA's best bagger, Jason Farmer of Quality Foods.

Use discount code: GEORGIA16    

December SNAP Sales!

In case you missed it last week Click Here for December SNAP Sales.
Feed the People (Legislators That is - at the Capitol)

The GFIA Legislative team is in need of the following: fruit, individual bags of chips, dips, salsa, pretzels, tortilla chips, cashews, almonds, granola and breakfast bars, cookies, candy, cereal, oatmeal, danish, snack crackers and popcorn. Major grocery gift cards are also welcome! 

We appreciate all of the companies who have provided product donations for the Senate hospitality room, where GFIA provides breakfast and snacks to our state senators throughout each legislative session. The senators will have lots of delicious items to eat this year!
 
Member product donations help to keep our costs low, and are valuable advertising for your company. Contact Kim Peterson at (770) 438-7744 or [email protected] if you would like to donate any items from your company.
Education Foundation Trustee Application 
Deadline Feb. 1st

Apply now to join a dedicated and fun group that are responsible for providing over $100,000 dollars in scholarships to GFIA members each year!
 
Applications accepted until February 1st. Contact Carrie Pepper for an application at [email protected]
New Coupon Fraud Alerts

 Click Here for this week's coupon fraud alerts.
Spring Golf Registration

21st Annual Swinging for Scholarships!

Date: Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
Location: White Oak Golf Club, Newnan, GA
Registration: 7:30am / Shotgun Start 9:00am
Registration Form: Click Here
Hotel Room Booking: Click Here
Early Bird Deadline: Friday, March 11th, 2016

Sponsorships Available!! Please email Michelle Boyer or call at (770) 438-7744. 
Legislative Session Email

The first 2016 Legislative Session email was sent yesterday. If you missed it, Click Here.
Calendar of Events

Legislative Reception
Tuesday, January 26th
Sloppy Floyd Bldg.
Atlanta, GA 

GFIEF Golf Tournament
Wednesday, April 20th
White Oak Golf Club - Newnan, GA

GFIA Annual Convention
Wednesday-Sunday, July 13-17
OMNI Orlando ChampionsGate
Orlando, FL

Fall Golf
Wednesday, October 19
TBD
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