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Convention and World of Food & Fuel Expo
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Join us for the 33rd annual TGCSA Convention and World of Food & Fuel Expo. June 9-11, 2011. Contact the TGCSA office at 615-889-0136 for details.
Room Reservations at Wilderness at the Smokies Resort
ROOM BLOCK EXPIRES MAY 21
Room reservations can be made now by calling direct to Wilderness at the Smokies Resort - 877-325-9453
Let the Resort know that you are with the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association Group to receive the group rate.
Room Types and rates (click room type to see pictures and details):
Double Queen (located in Stone Hill Lodge) - $129
King / Sofa (located in Stone Hill Lodge) - $129
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite (located in River Lodge) - $219
Deluxe Family Suite (located in River Lodge) - $259
Two Bedroon Premier Suite (located in River Lodge) - $329
All convention events will be at the Sevierville Events Center which is connected to the Stone Hill Lodge. The River Lodge is located within walking distance and shuttles will be available. Stone Hill Lodge has an outdoor childrens waterpark and arcade; the River Lodge is connected to the indoor waterpark and also has outdoor waterpark.
Room includes waterpark passes - each room includes a specific number of passes. Please check while making reservations to assure that you receive the number of passes you need. Additional waterpark passes are available for purchase for guests staying at the resort.
Book Room Reservations online at http://www.wildernessatthesmokies.com/.
Interested exhibitors click here to download a 2011 contract.
Click HERE for a list of 2010 exhibitors with contact information.
TGCSA Convention and World of Food & Fuel Expo features Tennessee's largest food trade show as well as education sessions to assist members in their business operations.
TGCSA members receive registration and exhibitor discounts.
There are many opportunities to sponsor TGCSA convention events. Click HERE for a list of sponsorship opportunities. Our members appreciate your support.
2010 Sponsors Include:
Alliance Marketing, American Snuff Co., Associated Wholesale Grocers, Bargain Barn, Bunzl, Charles C. Parks, Cherokee Distributing, Coca Cola, Commonwealth Brands, Country Delite Farms, Dr. Pepper, Elm Hill Meats/Wampler Sausage, Flav-O-Rich, Flowers Bakery, Food City, Frito Lay, H.G. Hill Food Stores, H.T. Hackney, Hostess Brands, Houchens Food Group, Inc., JM Smucker, Kraft, Kroger, Lewis Brothers Bakeries, Mayfield Dairy Farms, McCartney Produce, Mitchell Grocery Corporation, Pabst, Pepsi, Pictsweet, Prairie Farms, Publix Supermarkets, Purity, Sara Lee Bakery Group, Tennessee Education Lottery, Tennessee Industry Beef Council, TGCSA Coupon Department, The Traylor Group, Turner Dairies
2010
TGCSA Convention and
World of Food & Fuel Expo
Schedule of Events
2011 Schedule of Events will be available at a later date.
Contact TGCSA office at 615-889-0136 for additional details and questions.
| Thursday |
June 10, 2010 |
| 8am-5pm |
Registration Desk Hours |
| 8am-5pm |
Exhibitor Set Up |
| 8am |
Golf Tournament - Eagle's Landing GC - on property at Wilderness at the Smokies Resort |
| 5-7pm |
Convention Awards Reception & Dinner |
| 7-9pm |
Casino Party |
| Friday |
June 11, 2010 |
| 7:30am-5pm |
Registration Desk Hours |
| 8am-Noon |
Exhibitor Set Up |
| 7:30-8:30am |
Opening Breakfast, Tennessee Legislative Update & Speaker Bill Haslam, Knoxville Mayor and Gubernatorial Candidate |
| 8:45-11:15am |
FREE Education Session:
Energy Audits, Grant Programs & Cash Incentives for Going Green - Panel of Speakers from USDA Rural Development, State Energy Office & TVA |
| 8:45-10:00am |
FREE Education Session:
Curbing Fraudulent Coupon Usage & Coupon Best Practices |
| 10-10:15am |
Break |
| 10:15 - 11:15am |
FREE Education Session:
Health Care Reform Overview |
| 11:30am-12:45pm |
Keynote Luncheon & Speaker Joan Cronan, UT Women's Athletics Director |
| 1-5pm |
World of Food & Fuel Expo |
| 6pm |
Chairman's Reception |
| 7-9:30pm |
Chairman's Dinner & Entertainment by Gary Mule Deer |
| 9:30pm |
Grocer & Supplier of the Year Receptions |
| Saturday |
June 12, 2010 |
| 8am-2pm |
Registration Desk Hours |
| 8-8:30am |
TGCSA/TGEF Annual Meetings |
| 8:30-10am |
Buffet Breakfast |
| 10-10:30am |
TGEF Scholarship Awards Presentation |
| 10:30am-2:30pm |
World of Food & Fuel Expo |
| 11:30-1pm |
Best Bagger Competition |
| 1:30pm |
Booth Awards |
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