[il-talk] {Spam?} Fwd: ICBV Office Update June 14, 2016
Denise Avant
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Denise R. Avant
President, National Federation Of The Blind Of Illinois
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> From: Kathy Ungaro <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: ICBV Office Update June 14, 2016
> Date: June 14, 2016 at 4:21:13 PM CDT
> To: Kathy Ungaro <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
> Reply-To: Kathy Ungaro <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
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> ICBV Office Update
> June 14, 2016
> <applewebdata://EECB21F0-CD73-422F-B46A-D4503A975C63>
> *1) Calendar of Events
> *2) NCD Seeks Input on Poverty, Public Policy and Economic Independence
> *3) This Week on Eyes on Success
> *4) Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired
> The Wonders of Water Gardening
> Vibrant Vision Loss Support Groups
> *5) Using a Computer with a Visual Impairment: A Beginner’s Guide to Computer Accessibility
> *6) Registration Full – Hadley/NFBEI webinar Calorie Disclosure for Blind Entrepreneurs: A Presentation by the FDA
> *7) Philadelphia Takes One Step Closer to Soda Tax
> *8) Wrigley Expansion Advances Growth for Mars in the U.S.
> *9) HealthyYOU Vending Machines Fulfill the National Automatic Merchandising Association “FitPick” Standards
> *10) Keurig Green Mountain is Discontinuing its Kold System
> *11) Distributor News
> Burdette Beckman
> Saverino & Associates
> Hoffman Vogler
> *12) RSA Management Group Information
>
> <applewebdata://EECB21F0-CD73-422F-B46A-D4503A975C63>**1 Calendar of Events
> Saturday, June 18, 2016 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
> PLACE: Marie Irwin Community Center 18120 Highland Ave., Homewood, IL
> Southland Vision Solutions Expo is hosted by Second Sense and Vision Rehab, Inc. For more information, contact Kathy Austin at Second Sense by phone 312-236-8569, or email Kathy.Austin at second-sense.org <mailto:Kathy.Austin at second-sense.org>
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> Southland Vision Solutions Program
> 9:00 am Exhibits Open! Visit with our exhibitors and try out the latest products! Ask about a free screening test for hearing.
> 10:00 am What Everyone Needs to Know about Light and Lighting (Presentation material shared with permission from Elaine Kitchel, American Printing House for the Blind)
> Polly Abbott CVRT Director of Rehabilitation Services, Second Sense
> 11:00 am The Doctor is IN! Learn about the latest in research and treatments for eye disease from a retinal specialist. Q&A session to follow presentation.
> 12:15 Exhibits Close
> 12:30 End of Southland Vision Solutions. See you next time!
>
> Friday June 24, 2016 2:00 pm – 4:00pm
> Retail - Micro Market ICBV Sub-Committee Meeting
> 53 W. Jackson Blvd
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> Monday June 27, 2016
> Illinois Vendors - June 30th is the end of Illinois Fiscal Year. What this means is that all vouchers for expenses incurred prior to the end of June must be submitted to the BEPB office by June 27th or you will face having to go through small claims court to get paid; which often takes over a year to resolve. This means that anyone who attended BLAST and has not yet turned in a voucher you need to get it done now. Please reach the BEPB office with questions.
>
> Thursday, June 30—Tuesday, July 5, 2016
> National Federation of the Blind National Convention 2016
> Where: Rosen Shingle Creek Resort 9939 Universal Boulevard Orlando, Florida 32819-9357
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> Hotel Information and Room Rates:
> The 2016 room rates are singles and doubles, $83; and triples and quads, $89. In addition to the room rates there will be a tax, which at present is 12.5 percent. No charge will be made for children under seventeen in the room with parents as long as no extra bed is requested. Please note that the hotel is a no-smoking facility.
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> For 2016 convention room reservations you can call the hotel at (866) 996-6338 after January 1. You may also write directly to the Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32819-9357. The hotel will want a deposit of $95 for each room and will want a credit card number or a personal check. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately, just as would be the case with a $95 check. If a reservation is cancelled before Friday May, 27, 2016, half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made.
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> Schedule:
> Thursday, June 30: Seminar Day
> Friday, July 1: Registration Day, Meetings of Divisions and Committees
> Saturday, July 2: Board Meeting, Meetings of Divisions and Committees
> Sat 7/2, 7:30 AM-8:30 AM, ILLINOIS CAUCUS WEKIWA 8
> Sunday, July 3: Opening Session
> Monday, July 4: Business Session
> Tuesday, July 5: Banquet Day and Adjournment
>
> Agenda:
> 2016 Convention Agenda (Word) <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/2016-conv-agenda-final-web.docx> Updated June 7th
> 2016 Convention Agenda (Accessible PDF) <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/pdf/2016-conv-agenda-final-web.pdf> Updated June 7th
>
> Friday July 15th from 3-6 pm
> IABM Roof Top party at the Plymouth restaurant, 327 S. Plymouth Ct. The cost is $55 per person which includes 3 cold appetizers, 3 hot appetizers and a 3 hour open bar which includes beer and wine. If you prefer mixed drinks, you will have to pay for them.
>
> Please make your checks payable to IABM and mark in the memo section, “Roof Top Party “ Mail To: IABM 53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 502 Chicago, Illinois 60604 You must RSVP and pay no later than Friday July 8th, 2016
> We hope as many of you can make this event as possible!!
>
> <applewebdata://EECB21F0-CD73-422F-B46A-D4503A975C63>**2 From Lawrence Carter Long, NCD
> NCD Seeks Input on Poverty, Public Policy and Economic Independence Date Distributed: June 10, 2016
> Link: http://go.usa.gov/chBSB <http://go.usa.gov/chBSB>
>
> An increasing number of influential policy makers and elected officials have announced plans and initiatives to combat poverty. For disabled Americans, poverty is the common thread that continues to compound many of our core concerns. Access to education, employment, transportation, housing is made even more difficult when disability is accompanied by poverty. Current data suggests that disabled adults are up to three times more likely to live in poverty than their nondisabled peers, and that the poverty rate for disabled adults in the United States increased from 19.9 percent in 2000 to 30.5 percent in 2013.
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> With this in mind, the National Council on Disability (NCD) is making poverty the primary focus of our policy work over the next year. Beginning with the next two quarterly meetings in July and December, NCD will examine factors in existing and proposed public policy and government programs that either trap disabled Americans in poverty or help them escape it. With continuous advances in technology, health care, and education along with ever-changing attitudes in society—and given the scope of the problem—Americans with disabilities deserve every opportunity to achieve their own economic independence.
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> Of particular interest to NCD are the ways financial incentives and public policies have perpetuated cycles of poverty for people with disabilities. NCD’s 2017 annual Progress Report will ask important questions designed to help us find answers to a better future, including: How can we dismantle the barriers that prevent Americans with disabilities from receiving a quality higher education? What does entrepreneurship look like for Americans with Disabilities? What is needed to develop and design a 21st century cross-agency agenda to uplift disabled Americans? How can the federal government help Americans with disabilities to better participate in and leverage existing or proposed initiatives to acquire and accumulate wealth?
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> “Many public policies developed decades ago came from the assumption that recipients with disabilities were dependent and must stay on assistance programs for survival forever,” said NCD Chair Clyde Terry. “That mindset no longer reflects the expectations for, or the reality of, Americans with disabilities in the 21st century. Today, perhaps the best definition of independent living is a paycheck and money in the bank. In order to work, public policy must progress with the times in order to facilitate maximum self-sufficiency and independence.”
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> Caution and forethought is required to assure that any proposed policy changes in the fight against poverty do not inadvertently cause harm to Americans with disabilities, but rather further our common goals of economic self-sufficiency for all. As such, we strongly encourage individuals and organizations concerned about or working on poverty issues as they relate to people with disabilities to participate in NCD’s public town halls by presenting comments either in writing or in person during NCD’s upcoming quarterly meetings this July and December to inform and facilitate our work.
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> More information will be made available closer to the time of each meeting.
>
> National Council on Disability
> 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 850
> Washington, DC 20004
> 202-272-2004 Voice
> 202-272-2074 TTY
> 202-272-2022 Fax
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> Website:
> http://www.ncd.gov/ <http://www.ncd.gov/>
>
> <applewebdata://EECB21F0-CD73-422F-B46A-D4503A975C63>**3 This Week on Eyes on Success
> 1623 Reflections on the College Experience (Jun. 1, 2016)
> Rebecca is a visually impaired student who has shared her educational
> journey with our listeners in several previous episodes. She first talked
> with us as a junior in high school. Now hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk
> with her about how she views her college experience in retrospect and
> considerations for attending graduate school and obtaining a PhD.
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> 1624 of Eyes on Success features an interview about a computer camp for blind youth:
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> <applewebdata://EECB21F0-CD73-422F-B46A-D4503A975C63>**4 From Hadley Institute for the Blind
> <applewebdata://EECB21F0-CD73-422F-B46A-D4503A975C63>Seminars at Hadley Presents: The Wonders of Water Gardening
> Date: Thursday, June 23, 2016
> Time: 1:00 PM CDT; 18:00 GMT
> Do you love the sound of waterfalls and fountains? Are you enchanted by ponds and pools? Would you love to create a water feature to enjoy in your own garden?
>
> If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join Seminars at Hadley as Doug Rose, professional pond designer and consultant, talks about all things water gardening. Doug, who is blind, has enjoyed a long career as an assistive technology trainer and will bring his unique perspective to this fun and rewarding gardening activity. “Take the plunge” and learn what you need to know to be the envy of your neighborhood!
>
> Ed Haines, member of the Seminars at Hadley team and Hadley gardening instructor, will moderate this 60-minute session. A question and answer session will be included as part of the seminar.
> This seminar is an audio presentation. Space in this seminar is limited. Please only register if you know you are available to attend so that others are not closed out. Register now for The Wonders of Water Gardening <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=806478&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu%2FSeminarDetails.asp%3Fsid%3D323>.
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> <applewebdata://EECB21F0-CD73-422F-B46A-D4503A975C63>Seminars at Hadley Presents: Vibrant Vision Loss Support Groups
> Date: Thursday, June 16, 2016
> Time: 10:30 AM CDT; 15:30 GMT
> Starting and maintaining a vision loss support group can be an enriching and rewarding experience. Good preparation and planning are essential elements for future support group leaders to be effective.
> Join Seminars at Hadley as support group expert Polly Abbott, CVRT, OMS, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Second Sense, and Ed Haines, Hadley Instructor, discuss the elements that comprise a successful group. In this second session of a two-part series, aspiring support group leaders will learn about the nuts and bolts of running a group, crafting meeting content, tips in using speakers and leadership transition.
> Ed Haines, member of the Seminars at Hadley team, also will moderate this 60-minute seminar. A question and answer session will be included as part of the seminar.
>
> This seminar is an audio presentation. Space in this seminar is limited. Please only register if you know you are available to attend so that others are not closed out. Register now for Vibrant Vision Loss Support Groups <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=806478&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu%2FSeminarDetails.asp%3Fsid%3D322>.
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> <applewebdata://EECB21F0-CD73-422F-B46A-D4503A975C63>Only a Few Weeks Until Summer; Time to do Spring Cleaning! Having trouble getting motivated to do your spring cleaning? Hadley has two mini-courses to help you get started on those home repairs and housekeeping efforts: Independent Living: Basic Home Maintenance <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=806478&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu%2FshowCourseDetail.asp%3Fcourseid%3DLIV-171> Independent Living: Housekeeping. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=806478&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu%2FshowCourseDetail.asp%3Fcourseid%3DLIV-161>
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> Did you receive this email as a forward? Sign up to receive eConnect <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=806478&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2FeNewsletter.asp>.
>
> <applewebdata://EECB21F0-CD73-422F-B46A-D4503A975C63>**5 From Flying Blind, LLC and the American Foundation for the Blind -
> "Using a Computer with a Visual Impairment: A Beginner's Guide to Computer Accessibility:"
>
> Computer Access for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
> Findings from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) Preliminary Report established that an estimated 20.6 million adult Americans (or nearly 10% of all adult Americans) reported they either "have trouble" seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses, or that they are blind or unable to see at all.
>
> Of course if you (or a loved one) have recently experienced profound vision loss, these numbers are little more than mere statistics. We mention them here for one reason: to assure you that you are not alone. Vast resources—human, technical, medical, and rehabilitative—stand ready to assist you in regaining your independence, resuming your career or starting a new one, and, most importantly, increasing your enjoyment of life, friends, and family.
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> In this section we will focus on the technical resources that are available to those with visual impairments. We’ll begin by describing one of the most profound technological achievements to have benefited sight-impaired individuals: the accessible personal computer.
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> This guide is organized into two main sections. The first section is for those with new visual impairments who are brand new to computers <http://www.afb.org/info/living-with-vision-loss/using-technology/using-a-computer/part-i-access-for-the-novice-computer-user-with-a-visual-impairment/1234>. There, we talk about all of the ways in which computers are helpful and useful, along with what to consider when purchasing a computer.
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> The second section is for those with recent visual impairment who already own, and have some experience using, a personal computer <http://www.afb.org/info/living-with-vision-loss/using-technology/using-a-computer/part-ii-for-the-experienced-computer-user-with-a-new-visual-impairment/1234>. There we discuss the main components of accessibility and lay the groundwork for a productive and happy computing experience.
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> Full article at:
> http://www.afb.org/info/living-with-vision-loss/using-technology/using-a-computer/123 <http://www.afb.org/info/living-with-vision-loss/using-technology/using-a-computer/123>
>
> <applewebdata://EECB21F0-CD73-422F-B46A-D4503A975C63>**6 From Terry Smith, NFBEI
> **Note this has been sent to everyone, but as info registration is full on this already. There will be an audio version available after the webinar takes place. **
>
> The requirement that vending operators disclose calorie content on all products vended goes into effect in less than 6 months. Failure to comply with the requirements could result in fines and expensive litigation. Be prepared. Join us for a special Hadley/NFBEI Randolph-Sheppard on the Web webinar that is being presented in cooperation with the FDA. Register today and please circulate this to all of your vendors and BEP staff. Everyone needs to know the rules.
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> Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 3:00 PM Eastern / 2:00 PM Central Time
> "Calorie Disclosure for Blind Entrepreneurs: A Presentation by the FDA"
>
> Join Ashley Rulffes, Consumer Safety Officer for the Labeling Regulations Implementation Team (LRIT) at the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Randolph-Sheppard on the web presents the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) overview of the new vending machine final rule which takes effect in December of this year. The webinar will cover the background of the final rule and will focus on reviewing its definitions and requirements. Topics include the criteria of a covered vending machine, an explanation of foods that are covered and foods that are not covered the requirements for declaring calories, and other requirements that must be met.
>
> Register by clicking on the link below:
> http://www.hadley.edu/FCE-BizTalk.asp <http://www.hadley.edu/FCE-BizTalk.asp>
>
> <applewebdata://EECB21F0-CD73-422F-B46A-D4503A975C63>**7 From Vending Market Watch –
> Philadelphia Takes One Step Closer To Soda Tax Jun 10, 2016
> A Philadelphia city council committee voted Wednesday to approve a 1.5 cents-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages, according to NPR. The measure will go for a final vote, reportedly on June 16, and if approved, would make Philadelphia the first major U.S. city to have a tax on sugary beverages.
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> The estimated $91 million tax revenue over the next year would fund Philadelphia’s education programs, pay for park improvements and go into the city’s general fund, the source reports.
>
> <applewebdata://EECB21F0-CD73-422F-B46A-D4503A975C63>**8 From Vending Market Watch – A history of Mars
> Wrigley Expansion Advances Growth For Mars In The U.S.
> Jun 14, 2016
> CHICAGO, June 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Wrigley, a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated, opened a state-of-the-art addition to its Yorkville, Ill., factory. The Yorkville expansion is the result of a $50 million investment by Mars that adds 145,000 square feet, a new Skittles line and 75 new jobs – a 25 percent increase in the workforce at the facility.
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> "Mars has a long-standing history of making our products in the markets where they're sold," said Wrigley Americas PresidentCasey Keller. "With the expansion of our Skittles production footprint, we are proud to continue that tradition right here in the state that Wrigley has called home for 125 years."
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> The Yorkville expansion reflects the unprecedented growth of the Skittles brand. The popular rainbow-colored candy is now the No. 1 non-chocolate confection brand1 in the United States, fueled by best-in-class marketing, retail activity, innovation and passionate fans.
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> In addition to Skittles, Wrigley's Yorkville factory produces iconic brands such as Life Savers®, Doublemint® and Juicy Fruit®. The company's growth in the state of Illinois was assisted by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity,Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Yorkville and Kendall County.
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> "We are grateful for the support of our state and local communities, which have been instrumental in helping to bring this project to life," offered Keller. "We're fortunate to be able to further invest here in Yorkville, and provide the community with continued economic development."
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> "Wrigley is an iconic Illinois company, and we are proud it is continuing to grow in our state," Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner said. "Wrigley has invested nearly $200 million in Illinois over the past seven years, creating hundreds of jobs for Illinois residents. TheState of Illinois is glad to be a partner in Wrigley's further expansion."
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> The new Skittles line in Yorkville is the latest example of Mars' ongoing commitment to advancing the communities where it operates through economic investment, job creation and sustainable practices. In the past five years, Mars has invested $1 billion in U.S. factories and operations, creating more than 1,000 jobs.
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> The global manufacturer's recent investments in the U.S. include the opening of a new Mars Chocolate factory in Topeka, Kan.; the expansion of a Mars Chocolate factory in Albany, Ga.; the opening of a new Mars Petcare Innovation Center in Thompson's Station, Tenn.; and the construction of a new Mars Drinks campus in Westchester, N.Y. – among many other upcoming projects. In the next two years, the company will invest an additional $900 million in expansion of operations and Associate training and development.
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> About Mars, Incorporated
>
> In 1911, Frank C. Mars made the first Mars candies in his Tacoma, Washington kitchen and established Mars' first roots as a confectionery company. In the 1920s, Forrest E. Mars, Sr. joined his father in business and together they launched the MILKY WAY® bar. In 1932, Forrest, Sr. moved to the United Kingdom with a dream of building a business based on the objective of creating a "mutuality of benefits for all stakeholders" – this objective serves as the foundation of Mars, Incorporated today. Based in McLean, Virginia, Mars has net sales of more than $33 billion, six business segments including Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, Symbioscience, and more than 75,000 Associates worldwide that are putting its Principles into action to make a difference for people and the planet through its performance.
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> Mars brands include: Petcare – PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, BANFIELD® Pet Hospital, CESAR®, SHEBA®, DREAMIES® and NUTRO®; Chocolate – M&M'S®, SNICKERS®, DOVE®, GALAXY®, MARS®, MILKY WAY® and TWIX®; Wrigley – DOUBLEMINT®, EXTRA®, ORBIT® and 5™ chewing gums, SKITTLES® and STARBURST® candies, and ALTOIDS® and LIFESAVERS® mints. Food – UNCLE BEN'S®, DOLMIO®, EBLY®, MASTERFOODS®, SEEDS OF CHANGE® and ROYCO®; Drinks – ALTERRA COFFEE ROASTERS™, THE BRIGHT TEA COMPANY™, KLIX® and FLAVIA®; Symbioscience – COCOAVIA® and WISDOM PANEL®.
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> <applewebdata://EECB21F0-CD73-422F-B46A-D4503A975C63>**9 From Vending Market Watch
> HealthyYOU Vending Machines Fulfill The National Automatic Merchandising Association “FitPick” Standards Jun 8, 2016 Source: HealthyYOU Vending
>
> The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has a long-standing commitment to equipping Americans with the nutritional guidance they need to make informed food and beverage choices. Established in 1936, NAMA represents the $25 billion vending and refreshment service industry and has more than 1,250 member companies, including HealthyYOU Vending.
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> In 2005, FitPick was introduced as NAMA’s signature initiative that identifies “better for you” products available from vending and micro market channels. Currently, 665 FitPick and FitPick SELECT approved delicious products are available in vending machines and micro markets, with more products being added daily.
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> As participating members of NAMA, HealthyYOU Vending and its operators offer many FitPick and FitPick SELECT options among their vending products, according to a release.
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> Amidst the rising popularity of better for you products, many government facilities, such as military bases and schools, are now making efforts to comply with NAMA’s FitPick standards.
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> Hudson and Betsy Gray, owners of Snack Smart Healthy Vending, and operators for HealthyYOU Vending, own and operate 49 healthy vending machines in Tennessee and Kentucky. One of their vending locations includes Fort Campbell army base, home of the 101st Airborne Division, located along the Tennessee-Kentucky border.
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> Fort Campbell entered into an agreement with Snack Smart Healthy Vending as part of their initiative to implement the national FitPick standards at its post hospital and take out all junk-food vending machines. Snack Smart Healthy Vending placed their first machines in the hospital on a pilot program, working through the Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES). Now, Snack Smart Healthy Vending has 21 healthy vending machines at various locations on post and 4 in the post hospital.
>
> <applewebdata://EECB21F0-CD73-422F-B46A-D4503A975C63>**10 From Vending Times
> Issue Date: Vol. 56, No. 7, July 2016, Posted On: 6/8/2016
> Keurig Discontinues Kold Brewer, Offers Refunds
> Nick Montano Nick at vendingtimes.net <mailto:Nick at vendingtimes.net>
> WATERBURY, VT -- After only 10 months on the market, Keurig Green Mountain said it is discontinuing its Kold system and offering refunds to customers who bought the product. Keurig made the announcement on Monday, June 7.
>
> The company said it will lay off 130 workers, mostly at its Vermont headquarters. A spokesperson said most of affected employees were involved with Kold's manufacturing or support teams, and the workers will receive severance benefits. The official added that Keurig is offering refunds to consumers who purchased the company's cold beverage makers because they won't be able to purchase new pods after current supplies run out.
>
> However, Keurig indicated it might not discard the Kold concept entirely. "We learned a lot -- including that consumers are willing to embrace the concept of a system that delivers fresh-made, cold beverages in the home -- and we'll build our learnings into future beverage systems," Keurig said in a statement.
>
> Kold's notable feature is its ability to deliver carbonated beverages without a CO2 cartridge. Rather, it uses Karbonator beads, which are contained within the capsule and hold beverage-grade CO2. During the drink-making process, CO2 is released into the beverage to carbonate each drink.
>
> Still, many viewed the Kold machine as overpriced when it hit the market on Sept. 29 with a suggested retail price of $369. And the Kold pods retail for $4.49-$4.99 for a 4-ct. box, which comes out to about $1.25 per drink. By contrast, machines sold by SodaStream International Ltd., Keurig's main cold drink competitor, which came up with the notion of make-it-at-home soda in 1991, are $80 to $200, and its drinks cost 8¢ to 20¢ a serving. Additionally, the Kold machine is larger than the slender SodaStream units -- a problem for customers looking to save counter space.
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> Keurig's edge in the market was its partnership with Coca-Cola Co., which allowed the Kold program to offer such brands as Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite. When Kold launched last year, Coke called the product a "game changer."
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> While that did not turn out to be the case, Coca-Cola said in a statement that the Kold partnership gave "valuable insight" into the home brewing market. The beverage giant reportedly plans to continue working with Keurig on cold brewing in the future, though Coke no longer owns a piece of the company. Coke, which had a 17% stake in Keurig Green Mountain, netted $25 million when JAB Holding acquired the company for $13.9 billion in a deal executed earlier this year.
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> <applewebdata://EECB21F0-CD73-422F-B46A-D4503A975C63>**11 Broker News –
> Burdette Beckman, Ray Salvador
> Stefanos frozen items if prebooked have off invoice amounts the week of July 11th & July 18th. You can call Ray at 708-655-4166 to place your order.
> Deluxe Calzone 6oz, Pepperoni 4 cheese Calzone 6oz, Stromboli Pepperoni 6oz = $2.40
> Rip-N-Dip Pepperoni 8.5oz & Rip-N-Dip Cheese 8.5oz = $3.60
>
> Saverino & Associates, Mark Saverino
> Biscomerica Q3 2016 Savings!
> Deliveries between July 1 thru September 30, 2016
> To Qualify - Place Your Order With:
> Saverino & Associates, Inc. 538 Randy Road Carol Stream, IL 60188 Telephone: 800-242-6036 Fax: 800-303-205
> 59961 Sweet Serenity Chocolate Chip Cookies 60/2oz $1.20
> 54809 Sweet Serenity Chocolate Chip Cookies 48/3oz $0.96
> 52057 Basil’s Vanilla Fudge Sandwich Cremes 24/5oz $0.48
> 59862 Sun-Maid Blueberry Greek Yogurt Chip 60/1.75oz $1.80
> 54807 Knott’s Strawberry Big Bag LSS 48/3oz $1.44
> 54801 Basil’s Brownie Crisps Big Bag LSS 48/3oz $0.96
> 64741 Columbus Cappuccino 60/2oz $1.80
>
> Any combination of above products delivered between July 1 and September 30, 2016 and written by a Biscomerica representative on this form will qualify for a rebate. Biscomerica will verify proof of delivery. Form must be submitted by October 31, 2016.
> THIS PROMOTION CANNOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER REBATE OR PROMOTION.
> MINIMUM REBATE AMOUNT THAT WILL BE PAID IS $10.00
> REBATE PROCESSING WILL BE HANDLED BY SAVERINO & ASSOCIATES, INC. ONCE PROMOTION HAS CONCLUDED AND PURCHASES CAN BE VERIFIED.
>
> Note that:
> CHATTANOOGA BAKERY MOONPIE BITES AND DOUBLE-DECKER MOONPIES have a Q3 2016 OFF INVOICE PROMOTION
>
> Vitner’s 1.5oz Chips have a $1.08 Q3 2016 Off Invoice Promotion
>
> Hoffman Vogler, Lee Chota
> White Castle is promoting their Hamburger at $.64 off / case
> Promotion in Motion has products for your summer; For your candy slots, try Sourjacks, regular and Watermelon, SQ Worms, and Buddy Bear Gummy Bears
> Gummi Factory has Gummi Bears and Sour Worms to fill the snack columns
> Goetze Caramel Creams tray pack fit in the tight spiral candy slot,
> Goetze peg bags are great for either the snack column or the micro-market
>
> <applewebdata://EECB21F0-CD73-422F-B46A-D4503A975C63>**12 RSA Management Group Information -
> The Frito Lay NEWS items are:
> LSS Smartfood Spicy Jalapeno Ranch. Item Number 61426
> LSS Kettle Cooked Mesquite BBQ Chip. Item Number 61177
>
> A Florida member told us today about a couple of product recalls: the Rold Gold Peanut Allergan and Cliff Bar possible Listeria contamination. In some cases, your distributor MAY be able to help identify whether you purchased these products or not.
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> Please, always let us know if you have ideas or any information that will benefit other RSA members and we will be happy to share it with everyone. (That is, until you get tired of hearing from me.)
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> The information below was taken directly from the FDA.gov website and is all the information we have.
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> Frito Lay Rold Gold Recall - June 6, 2016
> A voluntary recall of select Rold Gold Tiny Twists, Rold Gold Thins, Rold Gold Sticks and Rold Gold Honey Wheat Braided due to a potential undeclared peanut allergen.
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> The affected Rold Gold packages are sold in retail stores and via foodservice and vending customers throughout the United States, and have “guaranteed fresh” dates ranging from June 28, 2016 - August 23, 2016 on the front of the package. Directly underneath the “guaranteed fresh” date is a 9-digit manufacturing code that includes the numbers “32” in the second and third position (example: x32xxxxxx).
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> The following products with the above-described “guaranteed fresh” dates and manufacturing codes are impacted:
> •Rold Gold Tiny Twists - 1 oz. , 2 oz., 16 oz. and 20½ oz.
> •Rold Gold Thins - 4 oz. and 16 oz.
> •Rold Gold Sticks - 16 oz.
> •Rold Gold Honey Wheat Braided - 10 oz.
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> It is important to note that products that do not include 32 in the second and third positions of the manufacturing code are not impacted. To date, Frito-Lay has received no reports of illness related to the products covered by this recall. No other Rold Gold products or flavors are impacted.
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> Consumers with any product noted above can return the product to retailer for a full refund, or contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations (9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST, Mon.-Fri.) at 1-888-256-3090 or www.pretzelrecall.com.
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> Cliff Bar Recall June 2, 2016
> A voluntary recall of CLIF BAR Nuts & Seeds energy bars, CLIF BAR Sierra Trail Mix energy bars, and CLIF Mojo Mountain Mix trail mix bars, sold nationally, after its ingredient supplier, SunOpta, was found to have distributed sunflower kernels that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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> Only the flavors meeting the following criteria are affected by the recall:
> •CLIF BAR Nuts & Seeds energy bar all pack configurations with “best by” date ranges starting 08JUN16 through 21JAN17
> •CLIF BAR Sierra Trail Mix energy bar all pack configurations with “best by” date ranges starting 05JUN16 through 24MAR17
> •CLIF Mojo Mountain Mix trail mix bar all pack configurations with “best by” date ranges starting 16JUN16 through 02FEB17
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> Clif Bar has not received any reports of illness; however, the company is initiating the voluntary recall in an abundance of caution.
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> People who have purchased any of the above products are urged not to consume the products and to destroy it. Any questions can be directed to 1-888-851-8456. Details also can be found here.
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> Source: Frito-Lay Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Rold Gold Tiny Twists, Rold Gold Thins, Rold Gold Sticks and Rold Gold Honey Wheat Braided Due to Potential Undeclared Peanut Allergenhttp://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm505365.htm
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> Source: Clif Bar & Company Issues Voluntary Recall of Three Flavors: CLIF BAR Nuts & Seeds Energy Bars, CLIF BAR Sierra Trail Mix Energy Bars, and CLIF Mojo Mountain Mix Trail Mix Bars Due to Possible Health Risk http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm504833.htm <http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm504833.htm>
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> Below is a long list of Purchase Power deals that are ending June 30th. New this week is a deal for Mondelez Good Thins and ends July 8.
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> Also, for those of you that have Micro Markets, Starbucks is offering $150 for placing a Starbucks tower at your location for 1 year. There are a few minor requirements and supply is limited. Let me know if you are interested and I will send you the forms.
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> RSA Management Purchase Power Deals
> Earn Extra Rebates on the following:
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> Deals Ending July 8, 2016
> MONDELEZ
> Deal Date: TAKE DELIVERY BY JULY 8, 2016.
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> Rebates Products
> $1.80 per case - .8 oz. Good Thins-Rice Ones Sea Salt & Pepper 36 ct case UPC Code-193200019400
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>
> Deals Ending June 30, 2016
> ADVANCED PIERRE FOODS
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016.
>
> Rebates Products
> $0.50 per case - Hot 'n Ready Sausage, Egg, & Ch. Square Wrap
> $1.00 per case - Hot 'n Ready Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissant
> $0.50 per case - Big AZ 2X Sausage Cheese Biscuit
> $1.00 per case - Big AZ Split Sausage Cheese Biscuit
> $0.50 per case - Big AZ Breakfast Stacker
> $0.50 per case - Pierre 8in Pepperoni French bread Pizza
> $1.00 per case - Pierre Jumbo Chipotle BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger
> $0.50 per case - Pierre Jumbo Spicy Chicken with Bleu Cheese
> PLUS MANY MORE!
>
> ARIZONA ICED TEA
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016
>
> Rebates Products
> $0.61 per case - 11.5 oz Arizona Iced Tea-All Flavors
> $0.61 per case - 11.5 oz. Arnold Palmer Lite ½ & ½ IT & Lemonade
> $0.61 per case - 11.5 oz. Arnold Palmer Zero ½ & ½ IT & Lemonade
> $0.61 per case - 11.5 oz. Golden Bear Original Lemonade
> $1.38 per case - 16 oz. Iced Tea with Lemon
> $1.38 per case - 16 oz. Green Tea
> $1.38 per case - 16 oz. Diet Green Tea
> $1.38 per case - 16 oz. Sweet Tea
> $1.38 per case - 16 oz. Arnold Palmer Lite ½ & ½ IT & Lemonade
> $1.70 per case - 20 oz. Iced Tea with Lemon
> $1.70 per case - 20 oz. Green Tea
> $1.70 per case - 20 oz. Diet Green Tea
> $1.70 per case - 20 oz. Raspberry Tea
> $1.70 per case - 20 oz. Pomegranate Green Tea
> $1.70 per case - 20 oz. Sweet Tea
> $1.70 per case - 20 oz. Arnold Palmer Lite ½ & ½ IT & Lemonade
> $1.70 per case - 20 oz. Arnold Palmer Lite ½ & ½ Green Tea & Lemonade
> $1.70 per case - 20 oz. Arnold Palmer ½ & ½ IT & Pomegranate Lemonade
>
> AQUAFINA - THROUGH AUTHORIZED PEPSI DISTRIBUTOR
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016 -TAKE DELIVERY BY JULY 7, 2016.
>
> Rebates Products
> $1.00 per case - 20 oz. Aquafina Bottled Water 24 count case
>
> BARILLA SHELF STABLE MEALS
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016.
>
> Rebates Products
> $0.50 per case - 9 oz. Barilla Shelf Stable Meals-All Flavors
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> BISCOMERICA
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016
>
> Rebates Products
> $1.20 per case - 2 oz. Sweet Serenity Chocolate Chip
> $0.96 per case - 3 oz. LSS Sweet Serenity Chocolate Chip Big Bag
> $0.48 per case - 5 oz. Basil's Vanilla Fudge Sandwich Cremes
> $1.20 per case -1.5 oz. Basil's Chocolate Chip Mini Bites
>
> FRITO LAY
> Deal Date: THROUGH JULY 3, 2016 - for delivery through July 17, 2016
>
> Rebates Products
> $2.60 per case - Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn
> $2.60 per case - Rold Gold & Rold Gold Pretzel Thins – ALL FLAVORS
> $2.40 per case - 2 oz. Grandma’s Mini Choco Chip Cookies
> $5.00 per case - Quaker Breakfast Flats-Banana Honey Nut
> $5.00 per case - Quaker Breakfast Flats-Cranberry Almond
>
> GENERAL MILLS
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30TH 2016.
>
> Rebates Products
> $1.00 per case - 1.3 oz. Cereal Cup Cheerios
> $1.00 per case - 1.8 oz. Cereal Cup Honey Nut Cheerios
> $1.00 per case - 2 oz. Cereal Cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch
> $1.00 per case - 1.7 oz. Cereal Cup Lucky Charms
> $1.00 per case - 1.8 oz. Cereal Cup Assorted Pack
>
> HERR’S
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016
>
> Rebates Products
> $0.60 per case - 1.125 oz. Cheddar Horseradish Kettle Chips
> $0.60 per case - 1.125 oz. Salt & Vinegar Kettle Chips
> $0.60 per case - 1.125 oz. Jalapeno Kettle Chips
> $0.60 per case - 1.125 oz. Regular Kettle Chips
> $0.60 per case - 1.125 oz. Mesquite BBQ Kettle Chips
> $1.20 per case - 2 oz. Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels
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> HOSTESS
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016
>
> Rebates Products
> $0.72 per case - 3.81 oz. SS Chocolate Zingers
> $0.72 per case - 3.81 oz. SS Chocolate Zingers FOA
> $0.72 per case - 3.81 oz. SS Vanilla Zingers
> $0.72 per case - 3.81 oz. SS Vanilla Zingers FOA
>
> JJ’s PIES
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016
> Rebates Products
> $.45 per case - 4 oz. JJ’s Pies – Apple, Chocolate
> $.45 per case - 4 oz. JJ’s Pies – Cherry, Blackberry
> $.45 per case - 4 oz. JJ’s Pies – Lemon, Peach, Banana
> $1.45 per case-4 oz. JJ’s Pies – Boston Cream Duos
> $1.45 per case -4 oz. JJ’s Pies – Strawberry & Cream Duos
>
> KAR’S NUTS
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016
>
> Rebates Products
> $0.50 per case - 3.5 oz. Kar's Sriracha Peanuts
> $0.60 per case - 1.75 oz. Kar's Apple Nut Trailbreak
> $0.75 per case - 1.50 oz. Kar's Original Trail Mix
> $0.75 per case - 1.75 oz. Kar's Sweet 'n Spicy
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> KELLOGG’S
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016
>
> Rebates Products
> $0.50 per case - 2.13 oz. Rice Krispies Treats Original
> $0.50 per case - 1.3 oz. Rice Krispies Treats Original
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> KRAFT
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016
>
> Rebates Products
> $0.50 per case - Oscar Mayer Lunchables Turkey /Cheddar
> $1.00 per case - 1 oz.Kraft Mozzarella String Cheese 2/24
> $2.40 per case - Crystal Light OTG Raspberry Ice
> $2.40 per case - Crystal Light OTG Fruit Punch
>
> MONDELEZ
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016
>
> Rebates Products
> $1.28 per case - belVita Soft Baked Banana
> $1.28 per case - belVita Breakfast Bites Chocolate
> $0.72 per case - Chips Ahoy! Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies Big Bag
> $0.96 per case - SS Oreo Chocolate Sandwich
> $1.20 per case - RITZ Chips Sour Cream & Onion
> $1.20 per case - Golden Oreo
> $0.96 per case - Nutter Butter
> $5.00 per case - Trident White Peppermint Single
> $5.00 per case - Trident White Spearmint Single
> $5.00 per case - Dentyne Ice Peppermint Single
> $5.00 per case - Dentyne Ice Arctic Chill Single
> $5.00 per case - Dentyne Ice Subzero Iceberg
> $5.00 per case - Dentyne Ice Subzero Glacier
>
> MRS FRESHLEY’S
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016
>
> Rebates Products
> $0.36 per case - 4.5 oz. Chocolate Icers Crème Filled Cakes
> $0.36 per case - 4.5 oz. F.O.A. Chocolate Icers Crème Filled Cakes
> $0.36 per case - 4.5 oz. Vanilla Icers Crème Filled Cakes
> $0.36 per case - 4.5 oz. F.O.A. Vanilla Icers Crème Filled Cakes
>
> PEPSI -THROUGH AUTHORIZED PEPSI DISTRIBUTOR
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016. TAKE DELIVERY BY JULY 7, 2016.
>
> Rebates Products
> $2.00 per case - 12 oz. Pepsi 1893 Original Cola
> $2.00 per case - 12 oz. Pepsi 1893 Ginger Cola
> $2.00 per case - 20 oz. Lipton Brisk Tea-ALL FLAVORS
> $2.00 per case - 20 oz. Lipton Iced Tea Lemon Single
> $2.00 per case - 20 oz. Lipton Iced Tea Peach
> $2.00 per case - 20 oz. Lipton Green Tea Citrus Single
> $2.00 per case - 20 oz. Diet Lipton Green Tea Citrus Single
> $2.00 per case - 20 oz. Lipton Iced Tea & Lemonade Single
> $2.00 per case - 20 oz. Lipton Iced Tea Diet Peach
> $1.00 per case -18.5 oz. Lipton Pureleaf Iced Tea-ALL FLAVORS
> $2.00 per case -20 oz. Lipton Iced Tea Mango
>
> MOUNTAIN DEW – THROUGH AUTHORIZED PEPSI DISTRIBUTOR
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016. TAKE DELIVERY BY JULY 7, 2016.
>
> Rebates Products
> $2.00 per case 12 oz. Mtn. Dew Kickstart – ALL FLAVORS
> $2.00 per case 16 oz. Mtn. Dew Kickstart – ALL FLAVORS
> $1.50 per case 20 oz. Mtn Dew – ALL FLAVORS
>
> PLANTERS
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016
>
> Rebates Products
> $5.76 per case - Planters Peanuts Candy Bar
> $2.88 per case - 2 oz. Planters Salted Peanuts 144 count case
> $2.88 per case - 2 oz. Planters Lightly Salted Peanuts 144 ct. case
> $1.44 per case - Planters Trail Mix Nut & Chocolate
> $0.72 per case - Planters Trail Mix Fruit & Nut
> $0.72 per case - Planters Cajun
>
> RUGER WAFERS, LLC
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016
>
> Rebates Products
> $1.00 per case - Ruger Flat Wafer - ALL FLAVORS
> $1.00 per case - Ruger Chocolate Wafer (Stacked)
> $1.00 per case - Ruger Vanilla Wafer (Stacked)
> $1.00 per case - Ruger Chocolate Reduced Fat & Sugar Free
> $1.00 per case - Ruger Vanilla Reduced Fat & Sugar Free
> $1.50 per case - Ruger Gluten Free Natural Chocolate Wafer
> $1.50 per case - Ruger Gluten free Vanilla Wafer
>
> SNYDER’S LANCE
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016
>
> Rebates Products
> $1.80 per case - Nip Cheese Sandwich Cracker
> $1.80 per case - Sweety & Salty Caramel Pretzel Pieces
> $1.26 per case - 40% Reduced Fat Sweet Mesquite BBQ Kettle Chips
>
> STARBUCKS - THROUGH AUTHORIZED PEPSI DISTRIBUTOR
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016. TAKE DELIVERY BY JULY 7, 2016.
>
> Rebates Products
> $2.00 per case - 11 oz. Starbucks Iced Coffee + Milk
> $2.00 per case - 11 oz. Starbucks Iced Coffee Caramel
> $2.00 per case - 11 oz. Starbucks Iced Coffee Low Calorie
> $2.00 per case - 11 oz. Starbucks Iced Coffee + Milk & Vanilla
> $2.00 per case - 11 oz. Starbucks Black Coffee Sweetened
> $2.00 per case - 11 oz. Starbucks Black Coffee Unsweetened
>
> WELCH’S –PROMOTION IN MOTION
> Deal Date: THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016
>
> Rebates Products
> $.48 per case - Welch's Tangy Fruits
> $.48 per case - Welch's Island Fruits
> $.48 per case - Welch's Berries N Cherries
> $.48 per case - Welch's Fruit Snacks Grape
> $.48 per case - Welch's Fruit Snacks Strawberry
> $.48 per case - Welch's Mixed Fruit Snacks
> $.48 per case - Welch's Apple Orchard Fruit Snacks
> $1.44 per case -Sun Maid Milk Chocolate Raisins
> $1.44 per case -Fisher Milk Chocolate Peanuts
> $1.44 per case -Buddy Bears Gummi Bears
> $1.44 per case -Sour Jacks Regular
> $1.44 per case -Nuclear SQ Worms Sour Worms
> $1.44 per case -Sour Jacks Watermelon
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> Thank you,
> Kathy Ungaro
> ICBV, Business Manager
> (630)234-4444
>
> Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors
> 53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 502
> Chicago, IL 60604
>
>
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