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Moving Forward

By Angela Holland | President, GACS
Thank you for visiting the digital GACS Today Fall Issue. Today, September 11th, we would like to extend our condolences to the Kirk Family. I know Charlie’s influence will continue to change hearts and minds, and I believe his tragic passing will create a positive shift in our country. May God richly bless this country. 
 
About a month ago, we held the GACS annual meeting and convention. The camaraderie, energy, and connectivity were AMAZING!  Inside this issue, you can read about our award winners, Senator John F. Kennedy, and Supplier of the Year, Mr. Buddy Rish. 
Here's the link to all the fantastic photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCrXdQ
 
As we keep the momentum moving, in November, GACS will host a fall sporting clay competition in Forsyth, Georgia. We encourage all members to invest in their locations by spending the day “shooting down bad legislation.” Last year, GACS played an instrumental role in the tort reform challenge. This year, we will need capital and commitments to help defend the changes that were implemented during the 2025 session. Last year, the battle may have been won, but we can expect the war to continue.  
 
On a final note, if you didn’t get a chance to check out the recent GACS email titled, “What If ICE Comes to My Business?”
Click to access:
https://www.convenience.org/Education/Webinars/NACS-Webinars/How-to-Prepare-for-Immigration-Enforcement-Actions
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No worries, you can check out the one-hour webinar sponsored by NACS with David Jones, Regional Managing Partner and National Immigration Practice co-chair at Fisher Phillips LLC and Jon Taets, Director of Government Relations at NACS.  These gentlemen will: 
  • Share expert insights on employer responsibilities
  • Legal considerations and best practices
  • Provide valuable context on the policy landscape
  • What you should be aware of moving forward
These resources are NOT specific to the convenience industry and are intended to be used by all businesses.  
 
And on a personal note, my daughter Katie started her first pharmacist job this summer, and Kellie started her junior year at KSU in the engineering program. Mark is counting down the days until retirement – 168 to be exact. It’s kind of amazing to think Kellie was only 20 months old when I started at GACS… good times, my friends, good times.
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Until next quarter,
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President’s Message

GACS Sporting Clay Competition: Let’s Blast Bad Legislation
 
The Annual Meeting & Convention: A Truly Fabled Event

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Legislative Store Front Award: John Kennedy Honored at Convention
 
Supplier of the Year: Everybody’s Buddy

2025 GACS Sponsor Recognition
 
Royal Member Spotlight: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. UNITED​
 
Royal Member Spotlight: PMI U.S. Invests in America

GACS GEMS: Susie Q’s Wins Award

Georgia Family Urges FDA Action
 
Making 'Cents' of a Penny(less) Society
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In Our Backyard: Making a Difference in C-Stores

You & USTs: Are You Ready?
 
Looking Ahead to Next Year’s Convention
 
GACS Membership: Welcome New Members
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  • Advocacy
    • State & Federal Links
    • Legislative Reception
  • Media & Publications
    • GACSTODAY/Win2025 >
      • Win25PresMessage
      • Win25SportingClay
      • Win25LegisDayInvite
      • Win25GolfAnnounce
      • Win25TradeShow2026
      • Win25PMMIC
      • Win25Mims
      • Win25YPPatrickMorgan
      • Win25NewBoardMembers
      • Win25DDS
      • Win25Visser
      • Win25NewMembers
      • Win25OnTheGo
    • GACSTODAY/Fall2025 >
      • Fall25PresMessage
      • Fall25SportingClay
      • Fall25Convention
      • Fall25JohnKennedy
      • Fall25BuddyRish
      • Fall25SponsorRecap
      • Fall25CocaColaUNITED
      • Fall25PMI
      • Fall25SusieQs
      • Fall25BowerFamily
      • Fall25Pennyless
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