Where bright ideas are yours for the keeping. - Wisconsin Grocers ...

Full RegistrationTuesday and Wednesday,September 30 & October 1, 2008Full Convention RegistrationIncludes WGA NetworkingReception, all EducationalSeminars, Trade Show, WGALuncheon, Keynote Speaker, andChairman’s Banquet. $145Spouse Program IncludesTuesday’s WGA NetworkingReception, & Wednesday’sChairman’s Banquet at theConcourse Hotel. $100Don GallegosKeynote SpeakerWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 9:45 TO 10:45 AMDon Gallegos thinks that the most importantgoal of a business is to win customers.His career in the supermarket industry, from abuyer to finally president of King SoopersSupermarkets (part of The Kroger Co.), taughthim many lessons about the importance ofkeeping customers loyal to your business. His presentations arefilled with true stories that help all kinds of retailers understandhow to make their customer service the best.Don Gallegos is a native of Denver, Colorado and a graduateof Regis University. Immediately following his graduation, Donjoined Miller's Supermarket, a division of the National TeaCompany.As President of King Soopers, a division of The KrogerCompany, Don was responsible for a chain of 70 stores and15,000 employees. Don’s passion for superior service andattention to customer’s needs grew along with a deep regardfor the people he encountered along the way.His valuable insights and recommendations for increasingsales and employee satisfaction through world class customerservice is enhanced by his stories and humor. His audienceratings are at the top 10 percent of all speakers.He is a past board member of The Federal Reserve Bank ofKansas City, Western Association Of Food Chains, Regis JesuitHigh School and Regis University Denver Colorado. Donpresently serves on the board of Kwik Trip Convenience Stores,LaCrosse, Wisconsin.Currently, Don is an in-demand speaker and consultant forcompanies, associations and business and schools.PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPERIndividual EventsSelect the activities you wish to attend. You may register for individual activities. Theseactivities are included in a Full Registration.Tuesday, September 30• WGA Networking Reception WGA welcome at the Madison Club includng hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. $35Wednesday, October 1• Innovation Pass Includes Wednesday educational seminars, Keynote Speaker, Expo TradeShow and Great Wisconsin Bag-Off. (Membership Luncheon not included). $25• 8-to-5 Business Day Events Includes continental breakfast, Wednesday educationalseminars, WGA Annual Luncheon, Keynote Speaker, Expo Trade Show, Great WisconsinBag-Off. $65• All Wednesday Activities Includes continental breakfast, Wednesday educationalseminars, WGA Annual Luncheon, Keynote Speaker, Expo Trade Show, Great WisconsinBag-Off, and Chairman’s Reception and Banquet at the Concourse Hotel. $125• WGA Annual Luncheon Luncheon and the State of the Association MembershipMeeting. $50• Chairman’s Banquet at the Concourse Hotel Includes special recognition forGrocer of the Year, plus Excellence in Operations, Community Service, and Vendor Awardhonorees. WGA will also announce contest winners. $85Extra Special TouchesAT WGA INNOVATION EXPO 2008LOOK FORNEWBag-OffCounters from✷Experience one of the unique downtownrestaurants in Madison as a guest of aWGA Innovation sponsor. WGA and asponsoring company will make arrangementsat a local restaurant for a groupTown of at least four retailers plus the sponsorSponsored and the sponsor picks up the tab!NetworkingThreeCool ThingsAT THE GREATWISCONSINBAG-OFFBesides the usual enthusiastic audience withcolorful signs, dedicated baggers, and superprizes, the 2008 Great Wisconsin Bag-Offboasts three exciting updates. Lipari becomes 2008 sponsor forthis annual event. Accent Industries is supplying new Bag-Offcounters. And the 61st Alice in Wonderland, Ashley Huibregtse,will pick up the microphone and host this vibrant event.DinnerON THEDinners2008 Convention Issue WISCONSIN GROCER 19✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷2 0 0 8 W G A I N N O V A T I O N E X P O