CIGA to Honor Industry Leaders
- SACRAMENTO, CA, February 08, 2007 - California Independent Grocers Association (CIGA) holds its annual Installation Banquet on Saturday, April 14, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento. CIGA will honor Outgoing Chairman of the Board Scott Hair of Green Frog Markets in Bakersfield who will hand the gavel to incoming Chairman Del Clegg of Cookie Crock Markets in Cambria. A long time member of CIGA, Mr. Clegg will begin a two-year term beginning May 1, 2007.
Sacramento-based comedian Jack Gallagher has been slated to entertain guests at this annual banquet that will also honor select CIGA members for their outstanding contributions to the independent grocery industry.
Dick Gong, G&G Supermarkets in Santa Rosa, CA will receive the prestigious Retailer of the Year Award. A long time member and active supporter of CIGA, Dick is a former President of CIGA"s Coastal Division Board of Directors and currently serves on CIGA"s Annual Sonoma Golf Tournament Committee -a CIGA tradition for 48 years.
Byron Lovell, Western Division President of C & S Wholesale Grocers, will receive CIGA"s Associate Member of the Year Award. Byron is a long time CIGA member and active supporter of the industry. He is currently serving a three-year term as a Director of the Board.
Also honored at the banquet will be Bob Spengler, President of Save Mart Supermarkets. Mr. Spengler has served as an officer on the CIGA Board for many years and will complete his board service in April, 2007.
Jack Gallagher will begin his stand-up comedy routine following the presentation of awards. With a current recurring role on the HBO sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm, Mr. Gallagher continues to make audiences laugh after a long career highlighted by appearances on the Tonight Show, several successful one-man shows, and a brief starring role in an ABC sitcom titled Bringing Up Jack. He has won Emmy Awards for his work on the PBS series Money Moves, and has appeared in numerous television shows and movies.
"The Board of Directors of CIGA work hard and give so much of their time to the association and the industry. This Annual Event gives the membership an opportunity to honor and recognize these industry leaders" says Sharon Paxton, CIGA Executive Director. "Jack Gallagher is the perfect choice for our group"s entertainment." Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items during the banquet.
Headquartered in Sacramento, California, CIGA continues to represent the Independent Retail Food Industry since the late 1800"s Today, more than 800 independent grocers and supplier companies make up its membership. CIGA"s vision is to be the best possible association by promoting, supporting, educating, protecting and fulfilling the needs of the independent grocer.
For more information or to make reservations, contact CIGA at (800) 852-7606 or visit www.ciga.org.
08.02.2007 - 8:51 Source: 24-7pressrelease.com | Read: 515 X
