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California Grocers Association
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Sacramento, CA 95814

SACRAMENTO, CA (November 21, 2011) – The California Grocers Association is pleased to announce the hiring of Sarah Paulson Sheehy as Director, Local Government Relations, Southern California, effective November 29, 2011.

In this position, Sheehy is responsible for CGA’s local government advocacy and outreach for the Southern California region. In addition, she will research and analyze ordinances and regulatory proposals, draft advocacy plans and messages and communicate with elected officials and regulatory staff, and member companies. Sheehy will also serve as CGA’s representative in Southern California on many Association issues. Her office is located in Burbank, CA.

Sheehy joins CGA after three plus years at Cerrell Associates, a Los Angeles-based lobbying and consulting firm, where she was responsible for media relations and communications, advocacy, and grassroots development for a variety of clients.

Additionally, Sheehy has worked for public and private entities including Miramax Films, the Los Angeles Unified School District and Shallman Communications, one of the foremost campaign consulting firms in Southern California. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the UCLA School of Public Affairs.

“CGA is very fortunate to have someone with Sarah’s experience and expertise join our government relations team,” said Keri Askew Bailey, CGA Vice President, Government Relations. “Her experience both in the public and private sectors will be tremendous assets and will greatly assist strengthening our advocacy program in Southern California.”

Sheehy replaces Matthew Dodson who recently accepted a position as Vice President for the California Shopping Cart Retrieval Corp., also based in Burbank, CA.

Contact information:
Sarah Paulson Sheehy
1020 N. Lake Street
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 841-8640

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The California Grocers Association is a non-profit, statewide trade association representing the food industry since 1898. CGA represents approximately 500 retail members operating over 6,000 food stores in California and Nevada, and approximately 300 grocery supplier companies.

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Sacramento, CA 95814

A Victory for Fairness in Food Retailing and Inner City Consumers

SACRAMENTO, CA — (November 2, 2011) – The California Grocers Association presented its first Government Relations Advocacy Awards to five member companies in recognition of their significant support of the Association’s government relations efforts.

“Government relations advocacy is the foundation of our Association,” said CGA President/CEO Ronald Fong. “We wanted to recognize those companies and individuals that went the extra mile this past year in supporting the many CGA advocacy programs through their active participation.”

Those receiving the inaugural award during the Association’s annual Government Relations Committee meeting on November 2, 2011, included:

• 2011 Advocate of the Year (Individual)
  Alicia Rockwell, Save Mart Supermarkets, Modesto, CA
• 2011 Advocate of the Year (Independent Retailer)
  Super King Market, Anaheim, CA
• 2011 Advocate of the Year
  Safeway Inc., Pleasanton, CA
  Raley’s, West Sacramento, CA
• 2011 Supplier Advocate of the Year
  C&S Wholesale Grocers, Fresno, CA

Fong said CGA is fortunate to have strong membership advocacy support. For the Association to succeed with its government relations agenda both at the state and local level membership needs to engage in the issues, he added.

“We’re especially excited to award Alicia Rockwell with our first ever Advocate of the Year award,” Fong said. “She was our go-to person throughout the year. When we needed in-person industry participation, she was always there. She really personifies membership involvement.”

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The California Grocers Association is a non-profit trade association representing the food industry since 1898 and represents approximately 500 retail members operating over 6,000 food stores in California and Nevada

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Contact: Dave Heylen, V.P. Communications California Grocers Association
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California Grocers Association
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Sacramento, CA 95814

Job Creating Bills Not A Top Priority

SACRAMENTO, CA — (October 10, 2011) – California Governor Jerry Brown took action on hundreds of bills over the weekend, with the results a very mixed bag for the retail grocery industry. Facing an October 9 deadline to sign or veto legislation, the Governor worked down to the wire on Sunday night with significant issues decided in the final hours.

“We are certainly disappointed at some of the Governor’s actions,” said Ron Fong, President & CEO of the California Grocers Association. “There is a lot of talk about job creation in California but clearly job creators were not a top priority in many instances. Several of the bills this Governor chose to sign will make it much more difficult for grocers to do business in California, to expand operations here and to increase the number of jobs they provide in this state.”

Those negative impacts include:

• AB 22 (Mendoza) which essentially prohibits the use of pre-employment credit checks for all but managerial employees in the grocery industry.
• AB 183 (Ma) which bans the sale of alcohol at assisted self-checkout terminals, making it significantly more difficult to deploy the popular technology and increasing labor costs in the industry.
• AB 688 (Pan) which creates administrative and civil penalties for the presence of expired infant formula, baby food, and pharmaceuticals on store shelves. The bill sets up a “gotcha” scenario for grocers where anyone with an agenda can wreak havoc on a store through health department complaints and private litigation even though no harm to the public exists.

“On the other hand, the Governor did appear to listen on a handful of issues that are significantly important to grocers,” Fong noted in discussing the outcome of this year’s legislative session.

Among the Governor’s vetoes were the following bills:

• SB 364 (Yee) which would have created financial penalties for companies accepting corporate tax credits or deductions and subsequently experiencing a reduction in workforce in California.
• SB 931 (Evans) which would have significantly restricted the use of payroll cards in California.

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The California Grocers Association is a non-profit trade association representing the food industry since 1898 and represents approximately 500 retail members operating over 6,000 stores in California and Nevada.

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Contact: Dave Heylen, V.P. Communications California Grocers Association
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E-mail: [email protected]

California Grocers Association
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Sacramento, CA 95814

Unincorporated Los Angeles County To Implement Plastic Bag Ban, Fee On Paper Bags on July 1.

SACRAMENTO, CA — (June 30, 2011) – On the eve of the implementation of the County of Los Angeles’ mandated plastic bag ban, California Grocers Association President Ronald Fong reminds shoppers to bring their reusable bags on their next shopping trip.

On July 1, most supermarkets and pharmacies in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and in the City of Calabasas will no longer provide plastic carryout bags at checkout. By January 2012, the ban will include more than 1,000 smaller stores. Customers may purchase paper carryout bags for 10-cents. Grocers will also be mandated to sell reusable bags.

“Our experience has been that many shoppers have the best intentions of using reusable bags but typically forget to bring them when shopping,” Fong said.

Customers are also encouraged to be patient as both consumers and retailers become accustomed to the new mandated ordinance. “The phrase ‘paper or plastic’ has been a part of our industry’s vocabulary for nearly 30 years,” Fong said. “This change will require patience on both sides of the checkstand.”

The bag ban, passed by Los Angeles County Supervisors last year, will impact anyone shopping in stores outside the county’s incorporated cities, including Altadena, Athens, Baldwin Hills, East Pasadena, East Los Angeles, Florence, Hacienda Heights, LaCrescenta, Marina del Rey, Rancho Dominguez, Rowland Heights, Topanga Canyon, Valencia and Willowbrook.

The Board of Supervisors voted to ban plastic bags last November after Legislators failed to pass Assembly Bill 1998, a statewide plastic bag ban and fee on paper bags, supported by CGA, environmentalists and top state officials including then Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The county ordinance mirrors the statewide legislation.

Note: For additional information, or to schedule an interview with a CGA spokesperson, please contact Dave Heylen, CGA, at (916) 448-3545.

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The California Grocers Association is a non-profit trade association representing the food industry since 1898 and represents approximately 500 retail members operating over 6,000 food stores in California and Nevada.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Dave Heylen, V.P. Communications California Grocers Association
Tel: 916.448.3545
Fax: 916.448.2793
E-mail: [email protected]

California Grocers Association
1415 L Street, Suite 450
Sacramento, CA 95814

SACRAMENTO, CA — (June 28, 2011) – Ron Fong, President and CEO of the California Grocers Association, today released the following statement in response to the passage of Assembly Bill 183 (Ma) by the Senate Governmental Organization Committee:

“Research from the California Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) shows that minors are not buying alcohol at supermarkets. AB 183 is a waste of taxpayer dollars and is designed for one purpose – to pressure non-union grocery stores that utilize assisted self-checkouts, not stopping minors from getting alcohol.

“Our members take the sale of alcohol to minors very seriously and follow policies and procedures to ensure that this does not happen at our grocery stores. In fact, recent data from the ABC shows that the vast majority of minor sales violations aren’t even occurring at grocery stores.

“Given the state’s current fiscal crisis and the unprecedented rates of unemployment, we had hoped that the Senate committee members would see this legislation for what it is – another attempt to kill jobs in California.”

To see the latest ABC information on violations for sales to minors– please visit our Government Relations page.

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The California Grocers Association is a non-profit trade association representing the food industry since 1898 and represents approximately 500 retail members operating over 6,000 stores in California and Nevada.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Dave Heylen, V.P. Communications California Grocers Association
Tel: 916.448.3545
Fax: 916.448.2793
E-mail: [email protected]

California Grocers Association
1415 L Street, Suite 450
Sacramento, CA 95814

CGA supports Governor’s effort to take final decision to California voters.

SACRAMENTO, CA — (June 13, 2011) – California Grocers Association President Ronald Fong joined representatives from business, law enforcement, agriculture, education, labor and infrastructure and California Governor Jerry Brown at a press conference today urging legislators to pass a balanced, no gimmicks budget.

Governor Brown invited the broad coalition of supporters to participate in the press conference in hopes of swaying state legislators to present a budget that included new taxes to be approved by California voters. Prior to the event, the Governor met with the coalition to discuss the status of budget negotiations.

“This year, perhaps more than any other, will require extraordinary leadership and compromise from the Governor and Legislature,” Fong said following the press event. “ Our presence here today hopefully sends a strong message to both that the time has come for all sides to unite for the common good of the state.”

He added that as anchors of the communities they serve, California grocers are committed to the state’s success. “Our first priority is our customers, which means our first priority is California,” Fong said. “Let’s work together to restore our state’s greatness.”

While CGA supports the Governor’s intention to allow voters to decide on any type of tax increase, Fong emphasized that it wasn’t an endorsement of the Governor’s budget.

“To be clear, there are components of the current budget proposal that we wish looked different,” Fong said. “It is time to pass a budget that includes both long-term reform in key policy areas and an opportunity for voters to weigh in on tax extensions.”

Lawmakers are required to send the Governor a balanced budget by June 15, or lose pay beginning the following day, according to State Controller John Chiang.

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The California Grocers Association is a non-profit trade association representing the food industry since 1898 and represents approximately 500 retail members operating over 6,000 food stores in California and Nevada.

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Contact: Dave Heylen, V.P. Communications California Grocers Association
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E-mail: [email protected]

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Sacramento, CA 95814

Efforts help industry defeat amendment aimed at derailing Durbin Amendment

SACRAMENTO, CA – (June 9, 2011) – California Grocers Association President Ronald Fong applauded CGA member companies for their involvement in derailing an effort in the U.S. Senate to delay implementation of critical debit card swipe fee reform.

In May, the U.S Senate passed the Durbin amendment that directed the Federal Reserve to determine “reasonable and proportional” transaction fees for debit cards. It was hailed as a major victory for retailers and consumers.

On June 8, Senate opponents to the Durbin amendment sought passage of a provision (Tester amendment) that would require the Federal Reserve to stop and rewrite those proposed rules. It failed to get the required 60 votes for passage.

The failed attempt was again lauded as a major victory for both retailers and consumers and allows the Federal Reserve to issue a final rule on a previously passed amendment to create needed debit card interchange fee reform.

“Our members’ grass-roots lobbying efforts prior to the June 8 vote played a key role in securing support from both California senators,” said CGA President Ron Fong. “With the proponents of the delay provision falling just six votes short of the required 60 needed for passage, it was critical we secure as many no votes as possible.”

In the weeks leading up to the June 8 vote, CGA worked closely with its national counterparts (Food Marketing Institute, National Grocers Association) to aggressively lobby U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer. The campaign included personal visits, both in Washington DC and in California, letter writing and telephone calls.

“This was a very emotional issue with both sides flooding the senators’ offices with emails, faxes and telephone calls,” Fong said. “It was critical both our senators know how important this issue was to our industry and our customers.”

Fong said CGA member involvement in the FMI/NGA/FIAE Day in Washington event last March helped to secure important no votes on the delay provision. Association members also accompanied CGA’s government relations team in visiting Sen. Feinstein’s San Francisco office just prior to the vote.

Fong called CGA’s advocacy plan a perfect case study in effective grass-root member advocacy.

“How we approached opposing the Tester amendment is how we should approach every piece of important legislation regardless of our position,” said Fong. “Strong member involvement, coupled with well-informed and prepared CGA staff, is the key to legislative success. I am extremely proud of both our membership and staff for making this happen.”

While this latest grass-roots effort focused on federal legislation, Fong stressed that the same principal applies on the state and local level. “Our members need to understand that their involvement is key to our lobbying success,” said Fong, adding that with a new Democratic governor, member support is more important than ever.

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The California Grocers Association is a non-profit trade association representing the food industry since 1898 and represents approximately 500 retail members operating over 6,000 food stores in California and Nevada.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Dave Heylen, V.P. Communications California Grocers Association
Tel: 916.448.3545
Fax: 916.448.2793
E-mail: [email protected]

California Grocers Association
1415 L Street, Suite 450
Sacramento, CA 95814

SACRAMENTO, CA — (June 1, 2011) – Steve Junqueiro, President and Chief Operating Officer, Save Mart Supermarkets and Bob Lim, Vice President, West Area Sales, Kraft Foods, Inc., were inducted into the California Grocers Association Educational Foundation Hall of Achievement on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, during an Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento in Sacramento, CA.

The Foundation’s Hall of Achievement was created in 1993, and recognizes California grocery retailers and suppliers who have contributed substantially to the advancement of the grocery industry.

“We are very excited to welcome these two deserving individuals into our prestigious Hall of Achievement,” said CGAEF President Ronald Fong. “Both have served the grocery industry their entire professional careers and like their Hall of Achievement peers have given back generously to the communities and industry they’ve served.”

Steve Junqueiro

Steve Junqueiro has worked for Save Mart Supermarkets, Modesto, CA, for 37years, holding operations and merchandising positions ranging from produce clerk, produce manager, produce merchandiser, produce operations supervisor, Director of Produce & Floral, Vice President of Operations, Executive Vice President and his current position.

Steven has a long history of service to the grocery industry. He has served on numerous advisory boards and association committees including serving as Chairman of the Board for the Produce Marketing Association and Produce for Better Health Foundation Board of Directors. He also served on the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Food Marketing Institute and the Western Association of Food Chains.

His civic responsibilities include serving on the Executive Committee fo the City of Hope, the Board of Directors of the Boy Scouts and the Cal Poly Advisory Board.

Bob Lim

Bob Lim has worked for Kraft Foods for more than 27 years. He began his grocery career at age 18 as a courtesy clerk for Safeway Inc. In 1983, while attending the University of Southern California, he was recruited by Kraft Foods. Throughout his career with Kraft, Bob has held 21 different positions with 23 different bosses, has lived in six states and moved seven times. He has served in a Vice President role since 2000.

His professional awards and recognition include eight times Kraft Foods Sales Leadership Award, President’s Award, and the Diversity Ambassador Award. He also received the National Corporate Achievement Award from the Organization of Chinese Americans. In addition Bob serves as an Education Committee Advisor for the Western Michigan University Food Marketing Program, has been a guest lecturer for the USC Food Industry Marketing Program and is a business advisory board member for the Organization of Chinese Americans.

His civic responsibilities include involvement with City of Hope, Easter Seals Northern California Chapter and the San Francisco Chinatown Youth Center.

The CGA Educational Foundation Hall of Achievement provides the food industry with the opportunity to recognize the achievements of those individuals who, through their foresight and dedication, have enhanced California’s food distribution industry.

Proceeds from the event help fund the Foundation’s college scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs. In 2010, the Foundation awarded 246 college scholarships totaling $296,500. The Foundation also disbursed more than $80,000 in tuition reimbursement.

“The Foundation appreciates the tremendous support it receives from the grocery industry,” Fong said. “Their generous donations allow the Foundation to achieve its mission of advancing the grocery industry through employee education, scholarships and industry research projects.”

For more information on the Hall of Achievement award log-on to www.cagrocers.com or contact Brianne Korte at 916.448.3545.

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Formed in 1992 as a 501(c)3 corporation, the CGA Educational Foundation is dedicated to providing educational opportunities and research programs that benefit all segments of California’s food industry.

Previous CGA Educational Foundation Hall of Achievement Inductees

Byron Allumbaugh, Ralphs Grocery Co.
Lou Amen, Super A Foods, Inc.
Bernard Briskin, Gelson’s Markets
Jack H. Brown, Stater Bros. Markets
Jim Brown, Western Association of Food Chains/Ralphs Grocery Co.
Steven Burd, Safeway Inc.
Charles Collings, Raley’s
Doug Detherage, Bimbo Bakeries U.S.A.
Paul Gerrard, Gerrard’s Inc.
Miguel Gonzalez, Northgate Gonzalez Markets
Dave Hirz, Ralphs Grocery Co.
Darioush Khaledi, K.V. Mart Co.
Don Lee, Dairy Fresh
Robert Piccinini, Save Mart Supermarkets
Alfred Plamann, Unified Grocers, Inc.
Thomas Raley, Raley’s
Larree Renda, Safeway Inc.
Bill Roulette, Gelson’s Markets
Allan Scharn, Gelson’s Markets
Jerry Scolari, Scolari’s Food & Drug Co.
Joe Scolari, Scolari’s Food & Drug Co.
Joey Scolari, Scolari’s Food & Drug Co.
Bob Spengler, Save Mart Supermarkets
Roger Stangeland, The Vons Companies
Bob Stiles, Gelson’s Markets
Wilfred Von Der Ahe, The Vons Companies
Jerry Whitmore, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream
Bob Wilson, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Dave Heylen, V.P. Communications California Grocers Association
Tel: 916.448.3545
Fax: 916.448.2793
E-mail: [email protected]

California Grocers Association
1415 L Street, Suite 450
Sacramento, CA 95814

SACRAMENTO, CA — (June 15, 2011) – Ronald Fong, President and CEO of the California Grocers Association, today released the following statement in response to Assemblymember Fiona Ma’s press conference on Assembly Bill 183:

“Assembly Bill 183 is just another recycled idea from previous legislative sessions. While the legislation purports to tackle alcohol purchases at assisted self-checkout stands, in reality it is a bill backed by the powerful United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) in order to attack non-union retailers.

Recently, the Los Angeles Times came out in opposition to AB 183 and pointed out in its editorial, AB 183 ‘might save some union jobs, there is little evidence that it would reduce underage drinking.’ (Los Angeles Times, June 6, 2011)

A similar bill (AB 1060 – De La Torre) was vetoed by Governor Schwarzenegger and the veto message pointed out the following:

‘There is no legitimate evidence to suggest that self-service grocery checkout stands are contributing to the theft of alcoholic beverages and sale to minors or intoxicated persons. Retailers have several strong reasons to prevent the theft or sale of alcohol to minors, including the fact that alcohol is an expensive product to be stolen and a grocer’s alcohol sales license could be placed in jeopardy. Thus, it is unclear what problem this bill seeks to address.’ (AB 1060 Veto Message, 2010)

Nothing has changed since the veto of last year’s legislation. In fact, new data collected from the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) confirms that the overwhelming majority of violations for selling alcohol to minors take place at small liquor stores, not at retail markets.

Our members understand that selling alcohol to minors is a serious violation of the law and our members work hard to ensure that minors cannot buy alcohol. No responsible retailer would risk losing a license to sell these products in their stores. Stores that use self-checkout have solid protections in place to prevent minors from attempting to purchase alcohol considering that the current technology requires an attendant to approve alcohol-related transactions. We see this legislation as a solution in search of a problem.”

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The California Grocers Association is a non-profit trade association representing the food industry since 1898 and represents approximately 500 retail members operating over 6,000 food stores in California and Nevada.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Dave Heylen, V.P. Communications California Grocers Association
Tel: 916.448.3545
Fax: 916.448.2793
E-mail: [email protected]

California Grocers Association
1415 L Street, Suite 450
Sacramento, CA 95814

SACRAMENTO, CA — (March 8, 2011) – Steve Junqueiro, President and Chief Operating Officer, Save Mart Supermarkets and Bob Lim, Vice President, West Area Sales, Kraft Foods, Inc., will be inducted into the California Grocers Association Educational Foundation Hall of Achievement on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, during an Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento in Sacramento, CA.

The Foundation’s Hall of Achievement was created in 1993, and recognizes California grocery retailers and suppliers who have contributed substantially to the advancement of the grocery industry.

“We are very excited to welcome these two deserving individuals into our prestigious Hall of Achievement,” said CGAEF President Ronald Fong. “Both have served the grocery industry their entire professional careers and like their Hall of Achievement peers have given back generously to the communities and industry they’ve served.”

Steve Junqueiro, Save Mart Supermarkets

Steve Junqueiro has worked for Save Mart Supermarkets, Modesto, CA, for 37 years, holding operations and merchandising positions ranging from produce clerk, produce manager, produce merchandiser, produce operations supervisor, director of produce & floral, vice president of operations, executive vice president and his current position.

Steve has a long history of service to the grocery industry. He has served on numerous advisory boards and association committees including serving as Chairman of the Board for the Produce Marketing Association and Produce for Better Health Foundation Board of Directors. He also served on the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Food Marketing Institute and the Western Association of Food Chains.

His civic responsibilities include serving on the Executive Committee for the City of Hope, the Board of Directors of the Boy Scouts and the Cal Poly Advisory Board.

Bob Lim, Kraft Foods, Inc.

Bob Lim has worked for Kraft Foods for more than 27 years. He began his grocery career at age 18 as a courtesy clerk for Safeway Inc. In 1983, while attending the University of Southern California, he was recruited by Kraft Foods. Throughout his career with Kraft, Bob has held 21 different positions with 23 different bosses, has lived in six states and moved seven times. He has served in a Vice President role since 2000.

His professional awards and recognition include eight times Kraft Foods Sales Leadership Award, President’s Award, and the Diversity Ambassador Award. He also received the National Corporate Achievement Award from the Organization of Chinese Americans. In addition Bob serves as an Education Committee Advisor for the Western Michigan University Food Marketing Program, has been a guest lecturer for the USC Food Industry Marketing Program and is a business advisory board member for the Organization of Chinese Americans.

His civic responsibilities include involvement with City of Hope, Easter Seals Northern California Chapter and the San Francisco Chinatown Youth Center.

The CGA Educational Foundation Hall of Achievement provides the food industry with the opportunity to recognize the achievements of those individuals who, through their foresight and dedication, have enhanced California’s food distribution industry.

Proceeds from the event help fund the Foundation’s college scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs. In 2010, the Foundation awarded 246 college scholarships totaling $296,500. The Foundation also disbursed more than $80,000 in tuition reimbursement.

“The Foundation appreciates the tremendous support it receives from the grocery industry,” Fong said. “Their generous donations allow the Foundation to achieve its mission of advancing the grocery industry through employee education, college scholarships and industry research projects.”

For more information on the Hall of Achievement log-on to www.cagrocers.com or contact Brianne Korte at 916.448.3545.

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Formed in 1992 as a 501(c)3 corporation, the CGA Educational Foundation is dedicated to providing educational opportunities and research programs that benefit all segments of California’s food industry.

Previous CGA Educational Foundation Hall of Achievement Inductees

Byron Allumbaugh……………..Ralphs Grocery Co.
Lou Amen………………………….Super A Foods, Inc.
Bernard Briskin………………….Gelson’s Markets
Jack H. Brown……………………Stater Bros. Markets
Jim Brown…………………………Western Association of Food Chains/Ralphs Grocery Co.
Steven Burd……………………….Safeway Inc.
Charles Collings…………………Raley’s
Doug Detherage …………………Bimbo Bakeries U.S.A.
Paul Gerrard………………………Gerrard’s Inc.
Miguel Gonzalez………………..Northgate Gonzalez Markets
Dave Hirz ………………………….Ralphs Grocery Co.
Darioush Khaledi ……………….K.V. Mart Co.
Don Lee…………………………….Dairy Fresh
Robert Piccinini …………………Save Mart Supermarkets
Alfred Plamann ………………….Unified Grocers, Inc.
Thomas Raley ……………………Raley’s
Larree Renda……………………..Safeway Inc.
Bill Roulette………………………Gelson’s Markets
Allan Scharn………………………Gelson’s Markets
Jerry Scolari ………………………Scolari’s Food & Drug Co.
Joe Scolari…………………………Scolari’s Food & Drug Co.
Joey Scolari……………………….Scolari’s Food & Drug Co.
Bob Spengler……………………..Save Mart Supermarkets
Roger Stangeland……………….The Vons Companies
Bob Stiles………………………….Gelson’s Markets
Wilfred Von Der Ahe…………..The Vons Companies
Jerry Whitmore ………………….Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream
Bob Wilson………………………..Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream