New Jersey Food Council
30 West Lafayette St., Trenton, NJ 08608
Phone: 609/392-8899
Fax: 609/396-6571
Email: mailto:njfc@njfoodcouncil.com

FOOD COUNCIL COMMITTEE FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT HOSTS ANNUAL BREAKFAST
The Food Council Committee for Good Government (FCCfGG), the political action arm of the New Jersey Food Council, held the 34th Annual Good Government Breakfast this week at the Woodbridge Hilton in Iselin, New Jersey.

This year’s featured industry “Good Government” award was received by Mike Ambrosio of Wakefern for his dedication to the Food Council and his continued support of the NJFC agenda.

“Mike serves on multiple NJFC policy advisory committees, is Chair of our Bio-security Task force and represents the industry well on the State Department of Homeland Security’s Infrastructure Advisory Committee. His quality work and hours of dedication make him most deserving of this year’s award,” said NJFC President Linda Doherty.

In addition, State Senator Tom Kean and Assembly Speaker Joe Roberts received “Outstanding Legislator” awards for their accessibility to NJFC members and understanding of the issues important to the food industry. Gary Sondermeyer, Director of Operations for the Department of Environmental Protection, was also honored with the Thomas W. Kelly “Government Service” award.

This year, the committee made special recognition of former NJFC Board Members Walt Rubel of Acme Markets and Colleen Meares of Stop & Shop with the Patriot Award for their substantial contributions and efforts on behalf of the Food Council and the Political Action Committee over the years.

The event also featured a special Legislative Round Table consisting of Senate President Codey, Senate Minority Leader Lance, Assembly Speaker Roberts and Assembly Minority Whip Bramnick who answered questions regarding industry issues and the November Election.

NJFC would like to thank those companies who supported the event by purchasing tickets and tables to help keep the industry on firm financial footing as we head into the November General Election.

NJFC NORTHEAST RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION CONFERENCE FEATURING US ATTORNEY CHRIS CHRISTIE
The NJFC Loss Prevention Committee will be holding the Annual Northeast Retail Loss Prevention Conference and Exhibition, on October 30, 2007 at the Forge Inn in Woodbridge, New Jersey.

This year’s conference will feature a special Town Hall Meeting with United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey Christopher Christie that will address security topics such as the effects of gangs on business, organized crime rings and corruption.

As is customary, the event will showcase the latest in Loss Prevention security systems, services and products via a vendor fair. In addition, the Loss Prevention Committee will be honoring Barry Elliott, Director of Loss Prevention & Safety for Food Circus Super Markets with the Annual “Loss Prevention Specialist Award.”

NJFC would like to thank this year’s event sponsors including Armored Money Services, LLC.; Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.; Evolution Robotics and Front-Line Security Agency; as well as the Conference Planning Committee.

To register for this event, contact the NJFC office at 609-392-8899.

NJFC LOSS PREVENTION COMMITTEE MEETS
This week, the NJFC Loss Prevention Committee met to share information, discuss pending legislation and garner support for the NJFC supported Organized Retail Theft Task Force Legislation and a bill to require internet auction sites to disclose a seller’s information when stolen merchandise is offered for sale.

The committee also discussed efforts to work with the Holmdel Police Department to combat ORT of Red Bull Energy Drink in Monmouth County, which became a high theft item driving shrink over the summer.

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