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President's Message by Ron Orr With this first issue of The Publican in 2013, I offer my best wishes for a year of growth, prosperity, and personal success. We certainly need it and I do believe there is reason for optimism in our industry. While 2012 may have been a year of transition and challenge, I believe that 2013 will be the year for rebuilding and strategically advancing the position of ABLE members. There has been considerable effort put into establishing and developing new relationships with all industry stakeholders including politicians, BDL, LDB and LCLB. ABLE has reached out to these groups and has been successful in developing an open line of communication with all of the key decision-makers affecting liquor policy. With open lines of communication, ABLE is well-positioned to consult and advocate on our issues. While we may not necessarily agree with all of the policy changes, it is expected that we will be involved in the process. Change is a constant and we can expect to see change affect some, if not all of the government agencies in the coming year. With an impending election it is critical that the potential for change be understood and assessed in light of potential effect on the liquor industry. The board and executive of ABLE are actively involved in this process to ensure the importance, relevance, and priorities of ABLE are known to all policy-makers. ABLE has similarly reached out to existing, past, and potential members in order to better understand the issues facing our industry. To date, regional meetings have been held in Victoria, Vancouver, and Surrey. Without a doubt, 2012 has seen considerable financial strain put on our members, but beyond the obvious economic influences, it is clear that government policy and the enforcement of that policy can have a more dramatic impact than traditional economic factors. At ABLE, we need to hear about egregious enforcement actions that unduly impede operations and put customers, staff, and management in the untenable positions of trying to defend their right to operate. ABLE supported the challenge to the .05 drinking and driving legislation to ensure that people’s constitutional rights were protected in the government’s pursuit of public safety. While the court issues surrounding .05 continue to wind themselves through the court, it is incumbent upon ABLE to ensure that those constitutional rights are similarly protected during the enforcement of the current law. Members should advise the ABLE office with respect to enforcement actions that may be questionable. As we have seen in a recent case, the Branch’s position and philosophy may not always stand up in court. ABLE would much prefer to see questionable tactics discussed and resolved before it gets to a hearing or a court. ABLE is committed to delivering value back to its members and wishes to replicate the insurance model that currently delivers benefits to both the association and its members. We are currently reviewing arrangements with suppliers in the credit card processing field as well as the wellestablished ATM business. ABLE recognizes the challenges associated with ever-increasing credit card fees as well as everlasting non-cancellable contracts. We are seeking out value-added suppliers to work with our members. Change is also coming to our annual conference and trade show! The conference, which we held in partnership with the BC Hotel Association, has proven to be an institution in our industry. Many members looked forward to this annual event as an opportunity to network with other members, catch up on vendor developments, review industry trends, and have some fun. As with our industry and businesses, evolution is a constant that applies to the conference and trade show business. As a result, the boards of ABLE and the BC Hotel Association have committed to partnering with the Canadian Restaurant & Foodservices Association (CRFA) to jointly present this year’s hospitality trade show. This will be a brand new show that will take place October 27 & 28 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, West. We are excited about the opportunities that this expanded show will bring to our members. And finally, don’t forget about the transition back to PST and the associated 10% liquor tax. ABLE presented a PST seminar, which was well attended by members and designed to make the transition easier. Feel free to call the ABLE office if there are any questions remaining as we approach the April 1st deadline. Please remember to register for your new PST number. It’s easy to do. Hockey is back so keep your head up and your patrons happy! 4 The Publican
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