Yearly Archives: 2017

Unified Tax Reform proposal

Last week, Republicans in Congress and the White House officials released their plan to overhaul the current tax code the Unified Tax Reform proposal.

On Sept. 27, the GOP unveiled a tax reform framework that was negotiated behind closed door by key players from the House, Senate, and White House, or the “Big Six.”

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Proposed Amendment to MGFPA Bylaws

To the MGFPA Membership:

In accordance with the MGFPA bylaws for an Amendment to the Bylaws:

Proposed amendments of these Bylaws must be submitted to Members in writing (by either paper or electronic means) and filed in the office of the Association at least fourteen (14) days prior to an Annual Meeting or Convention or Special Meeting unless unanimous written consent waiving said notice and filing requirements is given by Members.  Proposed amendments must be submitted at the annual meeting or convention or special meeting as the regular course of the business, and may only be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the Members present and voting.

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Congratulations to Maine’s 2017 Best Bagger Champion!

September 27th, Auburn, ME –  MGFPA in partnership with the Good Shepherd Food Bank, hosted Maine’s Fourth Annual Best Bagger Championship to honor our state’s “best” grocery checkout bagger. Bagging is a critically important step for many grocery stores as it is the last impression of the store’s attention to detail, emphasizes the employee and store’s dedication to exceptional customer service and helps ensure customers’ food gets home in perfect condition.

Congratulations to our Champion Best Bagger, Alexzandria “Alex” Matos of Shaw’s in Scarborough!

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Maine’s Best Grocery Baggers Compete for Trip to Las Vegas and Chance at $10,000

MGFPA to host Maine’s Fourth Annual Best Bagger Championship to honor our state’s “best” grocery checkout bagger.  Bagging is a critically important step for many grocery stores as it is the last impression of the store’s attention to detail, emphasizes the employee and store’s dedication to exceptional customer service and helps ensure customers’ food gets home in perfect condition.

 

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