New CIGA Chairman Takes Office at Annual Installation Banquet
/24-7PressRelease.com/ - Sacramento, CA, May 3, 2005 - The California Independent Grocers Association (CIGA) welcomed a new 2005/2006 Chairman of the Board at its Annual Installation Banquet on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at the Sheraton Hotel in Sacramento. Scott Hair, Owner of Green Frog Markets in Bakersfield, California, was sworn in as new Chairman by outgoing Chairman Bob Spengler, President of Save Mart Supermarkets in Modesto. With six years of experience as a CIGA Board Member and a previous five-year term as President of the Kern County Independent Grocers Association, Mr. Hair is well-prepared for his new position and looks forward to promoting the state"s independent grocery sector in the year ahead. He faces a busy agenda with a focus on legislative and local issues affecting the industry, and has hit the ground running by representing CIGA at the National Grocers Association"s (NGA) Supercenter Share Group Meetings to address superstore growth.
"Our ongoing challenge is to make sure the independent grocer is represented in governmental legislation," said Mr. Hair in his opening remarks as Chairman. "We must make sure our governmental leaders, both elected and appointed, understand the issues of Big Box Store Development in our communities. We will demand accurate Economic Impact Reports that truly reflect the income and expense issues, and we will support land use and zoning laws that mitigate the negative aspects of Big Box Store development in our state and local communities." Mr. Hair will also make membership growth in southern California a priority to strengthen the outreach of the association.
Honoring a commitment to investigate opportunities for affiliating with like-minded associations, Mr. Hair kicked off his term by participating in the NGA Supercenter Share Group Meetings April 18 - 20 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Member companies and industry experts met to create, refine, and implement education solutions to more effectively compete with supercenters.
Mr. Hair has a strong new team of elected officials assisting him in his quest to promote California"s independent grocery industry. In addition to Scott Hair, the following 2005/2006 Executive Committee Officers were installed at CIGA"s Annual Installation Banquet:
1st Vice Chairman......................................Del Clegg, Cookie Crock Market, Cambria
2nd Vice Chairman/Treasurer.....................Louis Young, Payless Markets, Lockeford
3rd Vice Chairman/Assistant Treasurer.......Jim Pallios, Richland Markets, Ceres
Immediate Past Chairman...........................Bob Spengler, Save Mart Supermarkets, Modesto
Also honored at the CIGA"s Installation Banquet were outgoing Directors Bob Parriott, Joe Falvey and Dale Downing. The three were recognized for their contributions to the industry and their leadership of the organization. Chuck and Willy Evans, husband and wife owners of Twain Harte Market in Twain Harte, California, were presented with CIGA"s 2004 Retailer of the Year award at the banquet. Jacque Vance of J. V. Vance and Associates in Sacramento received CIGA"s Associate Member of the Year honors.
"Our Annual Installation Banquet was the perfect event to gear up independent grocers for an active year ahead," says Sharon Paxton, CIGA"s Executive Director. "With Scott Hair as a leader, a strong Executive Committee, and 1,200 members committed to preserving their industry and community quality, CIGA is becoming a powerful force in the in the fight against superstore growth."
Headquartered in Sacramento, California, CIGA has continued to represent the Independent Retail Food Industry since the early 1900s. Today, more than 1,200 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, call Sharon Paxton at (916) 929-9741.
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