GeneralMeetingSpeaks in SpecificsHeld on April 19th at the Honolulu Country Club,the <strong>HFIA</strong> general meeting’s agenda was packedwith important issues, including a presentation byExecutive Committee chair Bonny Amemiya onthe proposed bylaw amendments, followed bydiscussion. The <strong>HFIA</strong> profit and loss statement of July1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 YTD budget and prioryear comparisons was presented, and Lauren Zirbelgave an update on <strong>HFIA</strong> lobbying efforts. Details onthe June Convention were released, and memberswere encouraged to make reservations. The RetailManagement Certificate Program was presented,along with extra copies of the March 30, 2011 issueof MidWeek, which featured the program in a coverstory titled “School of Grocery.” Roy Ishihara ofMarukai then spoke about how <strong>HFIA</strong> members canget involved in the Aloha for Japan relief effort,outlining the steps his company took to get involved.Bonny Amemiya presents the proposed amendments tothe <strong>HFIA</strong> bylaws.Alan Nakamura, TesoroFront (l to r): Dexter Yamada, KYD, Inc., Leighton Kido, Nestle (USA), Bruce Ykochi, Tamura’s Enterprises, Inc. Back: Michelle Tang, CocaCola Refreshments, Roy Ishihara, Marukai, Wayne Yamada, Wholesale Unlimited, Cliff Mattos, Matson Navigation.30 HAWAII RETAIL GROCER - CONVENTION ISSUE 2011
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