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Dear Members of the GHRA,
As my second term as president of the Association comes to an end in June, I would like to share a few thoughts on the experience I’ve had here, and how I have learned from it.
Though I’ve always been an active member of the Association, it was not until my term as president that I fully understood what the GHRA does for our industry. In the past two years, the Association has raised funds for numerous charities and culinary schools
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June
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May 31-June 8 |
Wine and Food Week 2008 The Woodlands
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6-8 |
James Beard Foundation Awards NYC
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13 |
ServSafe Exam administered @ GHRA office, 9:00a.m. |
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17-18 |
ServSafe training at Acemart on Chimney Rock |
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20 |
Deadline to apply for the NRA Restaurant Neighbor Award
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24-26 |
Southwest Foodservice Expo @ George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, TX - ...Read More |
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July
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Fourth of July – GHRA Office closed |
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15-16 |
ServSafe training at Acemart on Chimney Rock |
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14-18 |
American Culinary Federation National Convention – Las Vegas, NV
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Jul 30-Aug 2 |
International Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education Annual Conference at Atlanta, GA - ...Read More |
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At the 2008 Presidents Dinner, sponsored by Reliant Energy, the GHRA awarded three scholarships and presented a pass the gavel ceremony celebrating the transition of Presidents. ...Read More
Heres what you missed at Educational Outlet 6... Are You Staying Legal? Staying Compliant with Immigration-Related Employment Eligibility Laws ...Read More
The 2008 Southwest Foodservice Expo ...Register Today
The National Restaurant Association is currently taking applications for its prestigious Restaurant Neighbor Award. Four national winners will be selected to receive $5,000 each for their philanthropic efforts and a trip to Washington in September to accept their awards. The application deadline is June 20. Apply online.
GHRA Annual Spring Swing Golf Tournament - Sponsored by Hangman Corporation
Members of the Greater Houston Restaurant Association (GHRA) had a swinging good time on Monday, April 28, as they attended and participated in GHRA’s Annual Golf Tournament at the Kingwood Country Club ...Read More
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News, articles and updates on the political and public policy front.
John McCain recognizes the restaurant industry as a major contributor in cutting back unemployment rates in the next few years ...Read More
Clinton Adds Food-Safety Focus to Platform
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, in an apparent campaign first, has disclosed what steps she would take to promote food safety if she is elected to the White House in November ...Read More |
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Interesting News Articles for Restaurateurs
GHRA is partnering with New Leaf publishing ...Read More
TRA Education Foundation is hosting an online auction with almost 70 items at great prices! ...Read More |
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Heathy Lunch Box |
Spec's Wines & Spirits Wholesale |
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Bigote Grill, LP |
Houston Liquor, Restaurant, & Bar Supply |
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Law Office Of Manuel E Solis, P.C. |
Origin Design |
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Spec's Wines Under $20 |
Lone Star Meals, Inc, Dba Ordercorner |
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Joe Blow's Liquor |
S. Montgomery County/Woodlands Chamber |
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Beverage Shoppe |
Taqueria Huetamich |
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Cafe Annie |
Hospitality Industry Pros |
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Eagle First Energy Production Co |
Spec's Liquor Warehouse |
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Lone Star College - Montgomery |
Copperfield Liquor |
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Patterson Insurance Agency |
Sysco Foods |
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Classic Foods (Houston Chapter) |
New Leaf Publishing |
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Clear Creek Golf Course |
The Golf Club At Cinco Ranch |
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Popeye's Fried Chicken
GRM Operations Ltd |
Powers & Frost, LLP |
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Region 4 Education Service Center |
Praxair |
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Net Foods |
Sam's Club |
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Sam's Club (Business Ctr. Mgr) |
Sam's Club (Market Fresh Manager) |
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Sam's Club (Market Membership Sales Mgr) |
Sam's Club (Market Mgr) |
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Shula's Steak House |
Sovereign Insurance Group |
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Special Affairs |
Spec's Liquor Warehouse |
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Spec's Wines & Spirits Wholesale |
Spec's Wines Under $20 |
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The GHRA has been fortunate to have great members who provide support for us every year. And, while we appreciate all of the individuals that support us, we specifically want to recognize those Founders Club sponsors who have found that through the Association, they are able to build their business and create lasting relationships. These annual supporters enable us to build upon the events and activities put in place for our membership throughout the year. Their contributions help invest in restaurateurs of tomorrow with a portion of sponsorship dollars going toward the GHRA Scholarship Fund, local culinary programs and affiliated charities. We are so grateful to have such a generous group of sponsors.
They are:
A La Carte Foodservice Consulting Group
Chefs Produce
Choice Energy
Dr Pepper
Houston Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Liquid Assets
Micros Systems
Reliant Energy
Sysco Foodservices of Houston
US Foodservice
Learn more about how you, too, could benefit from this annual sponsorship opportunity. Click Here for Founder’s Club information!
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"Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those, you hold well."
Josh Billings
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Abigail Van Buren
"Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it"
Dalai Lama
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