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Do we allow ourselves to walk with blinders on, just happy with the way things are....... or are we open and willing to getting out of our stores to see how our competition is promoting and pricing trying to take profits from our business.
MMBA has talked about Ice pricing, and have also have listened to some managers speak about the extra profit dollars for their stores. I recently stopped into one of our members stores to find some incredible ice prices.
$1.79 for a 5# bag and $4.99 for a 20# bag.
Frozen Pouches are selling like crazy. Stores display them warm only, while others have a small freezers and some others go really BIG, (see picture below) Brooklyn Center is selling a crazy amount of pouches. Give Tom a call and find out more about his cooler and pouch sales.
Hope to see all of you at our Regional Meetings starting this September and October.
Michael Friesen
Hawley Liquors
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Recommendations Report to the Legislature on Increasing Recycling of Beverage Containers (Mandatory Deposit) |  The Minnesota Legislature passed the following earlier this year: The commissioner shall prepare and submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees and divisions with jurisdiction over the environment and natural resources by January 15, 2014, with recommendations for a statewide recycling refund program for beverage containers that achieves an 80 percent recycling rate. In preparing the report, the commissioner shall consult with stakeholders, including retailers, collectors, recyclers, local governments, and consumers on options to increase the current recycling rate. An assessment of the financial impact of any recommended program shall be included in the report. |
| Free Screening for Pediatric Orthopaedic Specialty Care |  You may or may not know that your humble editor is a Shriner. The following is information on an upcoming Shriner's Hospitals for Children screening clinic... Do you know a child with a condition of the bones, muscles or joints who would benefit from the specialized care of a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon? How about a second opinion? Gather information and meet our providers - completely free! Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Twin Cities is a hospital and clinic providing physical/occupational therapy and orthotic/prosthetic services. We treat conditions such as:arthrogryposis * brittle bone disease * burn scars and other specialized plastic surgery * cerebral palsy * juvenile arthritis * limb deficiency and limb length discrepancy * rickets * spina bifida and other spine conditions. All children present will receive a free "Amber Alert Ready" child ID package that includes digital finger prints, voice recording, photo, height/weight information, and a DNA cheek swab! The most secure and comprehensive child ID program in the nation. Don't start the new school year without it! Tuesday, August 27 1:00 - 5:00 pm Shriners Hospitals for Children - Twin Cities 2025 E. River Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55414 Call now to schedule an appointment: 612.596.6105 |
| Good-Bye Grampa... |  A father put his 3 year old daughter to bed, told her a story and listened to her prayers which ended by saying, "God bless Mommy, God bless Daddy, God bless Grandma and good-bye Grandpa."
The father asked, 'Why did you say good-bye Grandpa?'
The little girl said, "I don't know daddy, it just seemed like the thing to do."
The next day grandpa died. The father thought it was a strange coincidence.
A few months later the father put the girl to bed and listened to her prayers which went like this, "God bless Mommy, God Bless Daddy and good-bye Grandma."
The next day the grandmother died.
Thought the father, "this kid is in contact with the other side."
Several weeks later when the girl was going to bed the dad heard her say, "God bless Mommy and good-bye Daddy."
He practically went into shock. He couldn't sleep all night and got up at the crack of dawn to go to his office. He was nervous as a cat all day, had lunch and watched the clock.
He figured if he could get by until midnight he would be okay.
He felt safe in the office, so instead of going home at the end of the day he stayed there, drinking coffee, looking at his watch and jumping at every sound.
Finally midnight arrived; he breathed a sigh of relief and went home.
When he got home his wife said, "I've never seen you work so late. What's the matter?"
He said, "I don't want to talk about it, I've just spent the worst day of my life."
She said, "You think you had a bad day, you'll never believe what happened to me. This morning my golf pro dropped dead in the middle of my lesson!" |
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The confident leader asks questions, always keen to learn from others.
The weak leader does all the talking to prove how much they know. |
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| Future Dates to Remember!! |  |
2013 MMBA Regional Meetings
September 23
TBD
September 26
Duluth
October 9
TBD
October 16
Alexandria
October 23
Rochester
October 30
Roseville
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| Ask A Director |
Gary Buysse
Rogers
763-428-0163
Cathy Pletta Kasson 507-634-7618 Vicki Segerstrom Milaca 320-983-6255 Candice Woods Hutchinson 320-587-2762 Nancy Drumsta Delano 763-972-0578 Lara Smetana Pine City 320-629-2020 Michael Friesen Hawley 218-483-4747
Lisa Kamrowski
Nevis
218-652-3135
Toni Buchite
50 Lakes
218-763-2035
Brenda Visnovec
Lakeville
Bridgitte Konrad
North Branch
651-674-8113
Shelly Dillon
Callaway
218-375-4691
Karissa Kurth
Buffalo Lake
320-833-2321
Paul Kaspszak MMBA 763-572-0222 1-866-938-3925 |
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Contact Bob Leslie at:
320-766-3871
Contact Gary Buysse at:
763-428-0164
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This week, a member asked about the statute that allows exclusive liquor stores to conduct on-site classes.
340A.419, Subd.2 (f)
Exclusive liquor stores may conduct classes for a fee and allow tastings in the conduct of those classes, provided that the amount served at a class is limited to the amount authorized under section 340A.4041( a maximum of six ounces of wine or 12 ounces of intoxicating malt liquor).
Click Here to See Statute |
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