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Harold Lloyd will be returning with his highly popular Supermarket S.M.A.R.T.S. program.

Illinois Food Retailers Association with Co-Host

Grocery Merchandising Association

GMA President Vic DeGuilioDean Foods Company

2012 Annual Conference & Expo

Wednesday, October 3, Odyssey Country ClubTinley Park, IL

Thursday, October 4, Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, IL

Take time to learn… enjoy… growl Educational programs for you and your store management through the Supermarket S.M.A.R.T.S. program

with industry consultant and strategist Harold Lloyd.l Latest trends, services, products and technology on the Expo floor. l Industry salutes: Berkot’s Super Foods — Join in the celebration. l Conference registration forms can be accessed through our website at www.ilfood.org.

A full day of activities will include:l A series of educational seminars that address

the most critical food industry issues.l Admittance to the Expo floor featuring the

latest industry trends, products and services.l The opportunity to participate in honoring

industry members. This year we salute Berkot’s Super Foods.

Day One

Enjoy a fun-filled day of golf, great food and prizes while you network with other members. Or register for the Supermarket S.M.A.R.T.S. Express Program with industry consultant and strategist, Harold Lloyd.

IFRA Chairman Ken Lansing, Martin's IGA Effingham, IL

Day Two

Preliminary Program



Day 1 Wednesday, October 3

Golf Outing & Supermarket S.M.A.R.T.S. ProgramOdyssey Country ClubTinley Park, IL

Golf Outing

10:00 a.m. Supermarket S.M.A.R.T.S program begins

“Employees’ First 30 Days” (The good, the bad, the very ugly: ways we treat new associates to our world)

12:00 p.m. Lunch1:00 p.m. “How Strong is your Magnetic Field”

(Effective and affordable ways to create customer “craveability” for your stores)

2:30 p.m. Super Session (For this interactive session, retailers prioritize and select four of their top business concerns)

3:30 p.m. “What to do to Improve Follow-through” (Make things happen—what to do when they don’t follow through)

5: 30 p.m. Cocktail Reception6:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner

Day 2 Thursday, October 4Conference & ExpoTinley Park Convention Center Tinley Park, IL

7:30 a.m. Board of Directors/General Membership Meeting

9:00 a.m. “The 25 Best in 25 Years” (Harold Lloyd’s “best of album” — 25 best ideas to boost sales, reduce costs and improve employee morale)

10:30 a.m. “It’s About Time” (Effective time management in a retail environment – no longer wish for 26 hours in a day!)

Time TBA “Affordable Care Act: Updates and Implications from the Supreme Court Decision”

12:00 p.m. Expo opens (See the latest in products, technology and services)

3:00 p.m. Conference wrap-up (Harold Lloyd moderates wrap up session — the best ideas over 48 hours)

4:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception

5:30 p.m. Industry Awards Banquet honoring Berkot’s Super Foods

SeminarsExpo Networking

Supermarket S.M.A.R.T.S. attendees

11:00 a.m. Golf Tournament Registration Buffet lunch 12:30 p.m. Golf shotgun start5: 30 p.m. Cocktail Reception6:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner

Golfers

Harold Lloyd

“The Employee’s First 30 Days”Wed., October 3, 10:00 a.m.Ever wonder how your newest associates are really treated during their first 30 days on the job? Sure, you have an idea. But would you believe that somewhere in your company a brand new associate was just:l Scheduled to start on a Saturday with only four

hours of training or…l Issued a used and unwashed smock previously

worn by a chronic smoker or…l Scheduled to work three straight evenings with-

out a trained supervisor or…l Told to mop the restrooms without any training

on her first night or…l Told to wear a name badge with someone else’s

name because the P-Touch machine was broken or…

l Introduced to the store manager…three weeks after being hired

The results of the first ever, new employee attitude survey will showcase the good, the bad, and the very ugly ways we introduce new associates to our world. You’ll see that we are more the culprit than the victim when it comes to new associate turnover.

This session will show you the importance of evaluating your new associate orientation program and how to make the early phase of their relationship with your company infinitely more positive. It is ideal for senior managers as well as middle managers responsible for recruiting and developing new associates.

“How Strong is Your “Magnetic Field?”

Wed., October 3, 1:00 p.m.You have heard people say, “I just love going to Trader Joe’s.” Or, “I have to have my Costco fix at least once a month.” Or, “I just can’t resist a walk through Whole Foods.” You have to ask yourself, are my customers as passionate about my store?

The restaurant industry calls this magnetism “craveability.” Do your customers crave any part of your operations and/or your products? This session will showcase examples of “craveable” and offer effective and affordable ways you can develop such “customer magnetism” and grow your business in a more meaningful way.

”What To Do To Improve Follow-Through”

Wed., October 3, 3:30 p.m.Are you frequently frustrated by great plans that never seem to materialize, or a pet project that “died on the vine?” Ever wonder why some people continue to the conclusion, while others seem to ‘sink’ in midstream. Then this session is the one you’ve been waiting for. This session is about making things happen.

“What to Do When They Don’t Follow Through,” offers management techniques designed to ensure follow through. These best practices are proven. They are effective. And best of all, they can be adapted to suit your personality and organization’s culture.

By attending this session and embracing at least seven of the 10 techniques, mid-managers, supervisors, and owners will begin to see enthusiastic starts to their projects and programs that lead to fulfilling finishes with rewarding results.

Day 1 — Wednesday, October 3Odyssey Country Club, Tinley Park, IL

Harold Lloyd's Supermarket S.M.A.R.T.S. Programfor store owners, managers and assistant managers





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It’s About Time:A time management tool chest for retailers

Thurs., October 4, 10:30 a.m.This session is about TIME. How it’s wasted. And how it can be used more effectively in a retail environment.

Retailing is a notoriously time-intensive occupation. The incredible number of hours of operation probably contributes to this condition. The age-old mindset that the more hours a manager works, the more dedicated he/she must be certainly doesn’t help.

This session will analyze some of our bad habits that waste time. It will also showcase over 20 practical, effective and time-tested time management techniques all embraceable with a modicum of effort.

So, if you frequently find yourself wishing a day was 26 hours long, or that there were eight days a week, this session may be time well spent.

“The 25 Best in 25 Years!”

Thurs., October 4, 9:00 a.m.In the music recording industry, a common practice to boost sales is to create a “Best of…” album in which all of the top hits of an artist’s lifetime are put on one recording.

This seminar has a similar goal…to boost your sales — and help you improve your employee morale, while reducing costs.

WOW! All that in 60+ minutes? Yes! With Harold Lloyd’s 25 best ideas in his 25-year career as an idea hunter, it is possible. Time-tested. Reality checked. These ideas are all keepers. See for yourself.

Day 2 — Thursday, October 4Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, IL





Quotes from some of last year’s attendees:

“Harold Lloyd is an engaging, entertaining, inspirational speaker with an abundance of ideas. After attending his seminar at the IFRA convention we went on to participate in his share groups and full seminars. We have taken many of the great ideas and are using them in our stores today. I highly recommend that IFRA members take advantage of this excellent program for their store managers.”—Luke Kotara, Berkot’s Super Foods

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“Harold Lloyd’s program is very motivational and inspirational. His ideas are simple enough to utilize every day, but large enough to make a huge impact.”—Tessa Wiegman, Schuette Stores

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“No one understands the retail food business like Harold Lloyd; there were so many great ideas to take back for our store. Some of his concepts are a real wake-up call.”—Rob Prisco, Prisco's Fine Foods

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Day 2 Registration: Education, Expo, Industry Banquet, Thurs., October 4, 2012

Company Information:

Company Name ___________________________________ Contact _______________________

Address __________________________________ City/State/Zip_____________________________

Telephone: _______________________________ Email: ___________________________ _______Mail or fax to: IFRA,1919S.Highland,#265-D,Lombard,IL60148•630-627-8100•Fax630-627-8106

Please see Hotel Reservation Form for sleeping room accommodations.

2012AnnualConference&ExpoRegistration FormWednesday, October 3 Odyssey Country Club, Tinley Park

Thursday, October 4 Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park

Please complete this section if you are not attending the complete 2-Day H. Lloyd Supermarket Express Program.

Options: 1.) Full day 10/4/12 - $175 2.) Banquet only - $125 3.) Banquet - table of 10 - $1,000

Delegates to be registered:

Name Option Name Option____________________________ ______ ____________________________ _________

____________________________ ______ ____________________________ _________

Total registration fees Day 2__________

Harold Lloyd's Supermarket S.M.A.R.T.S. Express:Wed.-Thurs., October 3 and 4, 2012

Harold Lloyd's Supermarket S.M.A.R.T.S. Express is an educational and interactive program designed specifically for store owners, managers and assistant managers. Harold Lloyd 2-Day Program, including all educational activities, dinners and Expo registration: $300.00.

Delegates to be registered:

__________________________________________ ________________________________________

__________________________________________ ________________________________________

Total registration fees for Harold Lloyd 2-Day Program________

Payment information:____ Check enclosed. ____ Please bill me. _____ Please charge to my credit card.

(Circle one): Discover MC VISA AE Name of Account Holder: ______________________________

____________________________ __________ ________ ____________________________________Account Number Sec. code Exp. Date Signature



Golf Outing Registration FormWednesday, October 3, Odyssey Country Club11:30 a.m. Lunch12:30 p.m. Shot Gun Start6:00 p.m. Evening Golf Banquet

Company Name: ________________________________________

Contact Person: _________________________________________

Address __________________________________ City/State/Zip________________________

Telephone: ________________________________ Email: ___________________________

GOLF REGISTRATION # of Registrants Registration Fee

Golf/Cart/Dinner (member company) _________ $195.00 per person __________

Golf/Cart/Dinner (non-member company) _________ $210.00 per person __________

Dinner Only _________ $ 60.00 per person ___________

Sponsorship Opportunities___ Dinner Sponsor: $1,000 (Special package includes a foursome, sponsorship with sign on hole

and prominent recognition as a dinner sponsor)

___ Hole Sponsorship: $150.00 (sign on hole)

___ Raffle Prize Donation (sporting event tickets, golf merchandise, etc.)

Mail or Fax to: IFRA, 1919 S. Highland Ave., #265-D, Lombard, IL 60148 630-627-8100 • Fax: 630-627-8106

Mail or fax to: IFRA, 1919 S. Highland, #265-D, Lombard, IL 60148 • 630-627-8100 • Fax 630-627-8106






Hotel Reservation Form

Mail or fax to: IFRA, 1919 S. Highland, #265-D, Lombard, IL 60148 • 630-627-8100 • Fax 630-627-8106

This form must be completed by delegates requiring hotel room lodging

Company Name: ________________________________________

Contact Person: _________________________________________

Address __________________________________ City/State/Zip________________________

Telephone: ________________________________ Email: ___________________________

Please make the following hotel reservations. (Room reservation deadline is Sept. 7, 2012.)

Holiday Inn ($109.00 single/double plus tax per night) 18501 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL

Special requests:_______________________________________________________

Name_______________________ Sharing room with_________________________

Arrival_________________ Departure_________________





To guarantee a room for late arrival, please provide your credit card information.




ILLINOIS FOOD RETAILERS ASSOCIATION with Co-Host

GROCERY MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO October 3-4, 2012

Sponsorship ProgramEach year monetary contributions are provided by companies, which help underwrite the cost of Conference programs. A series of sponsorship plateaus have been arranged that will provide participating sponsors maximum recognition throughout the Conference and a great return on their investment. Your generous support is appreciated. Please select your level of participation and return this form to IFRA.

[ ] Platinum Sponsorship 2 Exhibit Booths, 1-Page Color Advertisement, $10,000 4 Golf Registration Packages (includes Golf Dinner

Sponsor) and 20 Thursday Program Passes (includes 2 tables of 10 at Industry Awards Banquet)

[ ] Diamond Sponsorship 1 Exhibit Booth, 1-Page Color Advertisement, $7,500 4 Golf Registration Packages, and 10 Thursday

Program Passes (includes 1 table of 10 at Industry Awards Banquet)

[ ] Gold Sponsorship 4 Golf Registration Packages and 10 Thursday $5,000 Program Passes (includes 1 table of 10 at Industry

Awards Banquet)

[ ] Silver Sponsorship 10 Thursday Program Passes (includes 1 table of $2,500 10 at Industry Awards Banquet)

[ ] Bronze Sponsor 2 Thursday Program Passes Up to $1,000

Date: ____________________ Authorized by (Name & Title): __________________________________________________________

Email: ______________________________________________________________________________

Firm Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________

Phone: ( ) Fax: ( )

MAIL or FAX TO: ILLINOIS FOOD RETAILERS ASSOCIATION 1919 South Highland Avenue, Lombard, Illinois 60148

(630) 627-8100 Toll Free IL (800) 624-6712 FAX (630) 627-8106

Payment Method: _____ Check enclosed. ______ Please invoice me. _____ Please charge my credit card. _____ American Express _____ VISA _____ MasterCard _____ Discover

Account #: _______________________________________ Exp. _________ Security Code: _______

Name on account: ______________________________ Signature ______________________________________

ILLINOIS FOOD RETAILERS ASSOCIATION with Co-Host

GROCERY MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO October 3-4, 2012

Ad Space Authorization

[ ] This authorizes you to insert our advertisement in the 2012 Conference Magazine and Membership Directory. This directory is a full-color magazine. Ad closing date: Friday, August 31, 2012.

PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOXES BELOW TO INDICATE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS

[ ] FULL PAGE - $800.00

[ ] 1/2 Page - $450.00 (7-1/2" W x 4-7/8" D; or 3-5/8" W x 9-1/2" D) [ ] 1/4 Page - $275.00 (3-5/8" W x 4-7/8" D)

[ ] Please Repeat 2011 Ad [ ] New Ad Copy Enclosed [ ] Ad Copy Forthcoming The IFRA staff is available to assist in ad copy design. Printing Specifications: Full Page Bleed: 8.75" x 11.25"; Final Trim Size: 8-1/2" x 11"; Live area Safety 8" x 10.5" (Safety--all live copy area should be 1/4" away from trim on all 4 sides). Digital Media: Most types of digital formats are accepted including PDF files. Minimum resolution of images should be 266 dpi. Artwork done using QuarkXpress, Photoshop and Illustrator preferred.

Date: ____________________

Authorized by (Name & Title): __________________________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________________________________ Firm Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Full Address: _______________________________________________________________________ Phone: ( ) Fax: ( )

MAIL or FAX TO: ILLINOIS FOOD RETAILERS ASSOCIATION

Illinois Food Retailers Association

1919 South Highland Avenue, Lombard, Illinois 60148 (630) 627-8100 Toll Free IL (800) 624-6712 FAX (630) 627-8106

Payment Method: _____ Check enclosed. ______ Please invoice me. _____ Please charge my credit card. _____ American Express _____ VISA _____ MasterCard _____ Discover

Account #: _______________________________________ Exp. _________ Security Code: _______

Name on account: ______________________________ Signature ______________________________________

ILLINOIS FOOD RETAILERS ASSOCIATION

with Co-Host GROCERY MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO Thursday, October 4, 2012

Expo Authorization

AGREEMENT FOR THE RENTAL OF EXHIBIT SPACE

WHEREAS, the Illinois Food Retailers Association will rent exhibit space at the Annual Conference on Thursday, October

4, 2012, at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park, and WHEREAS, the undersigned desires to lease exhibit space at the above-referenced 2012 Conference. THEREFORE, the Illinois Food Retailers Association and undersigned exhibitor enter into the following Agreement: The Illinois Food Retailers Association will provide: 1. A Standard 8 x 10 booth with backdrop drapery, a skirted table, 2 chairs, an identification sign to exhibitors; and 2. Exhibit service kit with electrical order blanks to exhibitor at a later date. 3. Official show day: Expo will be on Thursday, October 4, 2012, at the Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley

Park, Illinois. Official hours: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

In consideration of the service provided by the Illinois Food Retailers Association as described above, undersigned exhibitor agrees to: 1. Submit full payment to the Illinois Food Retailers Association prior to September 20, 2012. 2. Assume responsibility for its own electrical requirements and insurance. 3. Indemnify and hold the Illinois Food Retailers Association and the Tinley Park Convention Center and their

respective officers, directors, employees, and agents, harmless against and in respect of all demands, claims, actions or causes of action, assessments, losses, damages, liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses (including attorney's fees), asserted against or imposed upon or incurred by the Illinois Food Retailers Association or the Tinley Park Convention Center resulting from the installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of the exhibit space.

4. Exhibitor represents and warrants that the undersigned is authorized to bind the firm described below. Agreed to this date of _____________________________. Name: (Please Print) _________________________________ Email: _____________________________________

Firm: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________ Fax: _____________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________________

Number of Booths: __________ x $650.00 (Associate Member Price) = ______________________

Number of Booths: __________ x $750.00 (Non-Member Price) = ______________________

Add ______ Industry Banquet Tickets (Following the expo) x $125.00 = ______________________ Total _______________________ Payment Method: _____ Check enclosed. _____ Please invoice me. _____ Please charge my credit card. _____ American Express _____ VISA _____ MasterCard _____ Discover Account #: ______________________________________ Exp: __________ Security Code: __________ Name on account: ______________________________ Signature _______________________________________

MAIL or FAX this form to:

Illinois Food Retailers Association, 1919 South Highland Avenue, Lombard, Illinois 60148 630-627-8100 Toll Free IL: 800-624-6712 FAX: 630-627-8106

email: [email protected] www.ilfood.org

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