Georgia Association of Convenience Stores
June 24, 2018 - June 26, 2018
Omni Grove Park Inn
Asheville, NC
November 15, 2018
Macon Centreplex
Macon, GA
June 12, 2018
Donate today to the GACSPAC silent auction! The auction is held throughout the annual convention, June 24-26. Any and all donations are appreciated, whether it’s a sports trip, jewelry, tech item, or vacation spot. Donate now!
Thank you to those companies who have already donated:
Clipper Petroleum - Basketball autographed by Shaq
Friendly Express, Inc. - Yeti Tundra 45 Cooler
GACS - Holiday Gift Baskets
Georgia Lottery - AppleHomePod & Atlanta Braves VIP Pre-Game Field Visit Experience
J&L Ventures - Cooler
Monster Energy - Corn Hole Set
MECO of Atlanta - 2 Corn Hole Sets
PepsiCo Beverages Company - Tablet with Blanket, Hero Go Pro, 2 sets of Atlanta Braves tickets
Point to Point Environmental - Gift Basket
Reed & Ginn Schmeelk / Bagwell & Spears - 3 night Charleston, SC stay
S&D Coffee and Tea - Beach Chairs, Side Table, and Waterproof Speaker
Scandinavian Tobacco Group-Lane Limited - Yeti Cups and Coolers
SMART Software - Ogio TSA Approved Backpack
Trend Sales - Chipper Jones HOF signed baseball
Valero- Picnic Package (Chairs, Growler, Cups, etc.)
June 11, 2018
The GACS Supplier Committee consists of roughly 30 Associate members, who meet 3 times a year to discuss and assist in developing events, programs, and services for GACS members.Nominations are open for the 2018-2019 committee:
Open Category Positions
1. Dairy
2. Food Service
3. Fuel
Provisional Category Positions
1. At Large (2)
2. Cigarettes
3. Environmental
4. Novelty
5. Other Tobacco
6. Wholesale
Note: Provisional positions do not have voting rights; the first year is a grace period so that the position can be filled immediately when the member in that category rolls off
General Information Regarding Supplier Committee: We hold a minimum of 3 committee meetings per year. Members missing 2 consecutive meetings are subject to committee dismissal. Committee meetings are held in conjunction with current GACS events.
How to Apply: Members desiring to be nominated for a supplier committee position need to make themselves available during the General Supplier meeting currently scheduled for June 26 at 5:00 PM at the Omni Grove Park Inn. Open voting will be held after all nominees have presented themselves to the membership. Candidates who would like to be considered for these open positions should email Supplier Committee Chairman Chuck Brooks at cbrooks@allstargriffin.com advising as to which position you have an interest in.
June 8, 2018
We are excited to venture into “The Great Outdoors” in Asheville for our Annual Convention, June 24-26. Not yet registered? You can do so online: Register Now
We could not hold this event without the support of our sponsors. Thank you for your commitment to GACS!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Diamond
Altria Group Distribution Company, Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, PepsiCo, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Platinum
Core Mark International, MillerCoors, Snyders-Lance, Inc., Swisher International
Gold
Eby-Brown Company, Georgia Beverage Association, H. T. Hackney Company
Silver
Colonial Coffee Roasters, Inc., Eagle Rock Distributing (D.G. Yuengling, Sazerac), Georgia Lottery Corporation, Member Benefits, Swedish Match North America
Bronze
Associated Distributors, Charles Ruffin of Baker Donelson, CITGO Petroleum, McLane Company, MECO of Atlanta, Mrs. Freshley’s Snacks, Point to Point Environmental, Royal Cup Coffee & Tea, S & D Coffee & Tea, Scandinavian Tobacco Group-Lane Limited, Stewart Distribution, Turkey Creek Snacks, Inc., Utz/Golden Flake
Patron
BIC Consumer Products, Corrosion Control, Inc., Duke Hicks Plumbing & Petroleum, Inc., Florida Rock & Tank Lines, Inc., Monroe & Monroe Insurance, North American Money Order Co., Inc., Petroleum Services Group, S&ME, Inc., SRP Companies, Valero Marketing and Supply, W.L. Petrey Wholesale Co., Inc.
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