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Official newsletter for the GHRA

Carl Walker Dear Members of the GHRA,

Get your golf clubs all set; the GHRA Spring Swing Golf Classic is just around the corner! Prepare to par-take in the fun-filled festivities, as GHRA’s 8th Annual golf tournament takes form in full-swing on April 28, 2008.

As one of our biggest annual fundraisers, this event attracts more than 400 industry affiliated participants each year and is  easily distinguished from other golf tournaments...Read More

Mark your calendar

April

  7 The TRA Legends Golf Tournament Moves to Austin, and will be held at Onion Creek Golf Club.
  8 GHRA Board of Directors meeting at the ISA office, 10:00am.
  11 Serve Safe Exam proctored at the GHRA office at 9:30am.
  15 GHRA Educational Outlet #5 at Central Market Upstairs Community Room, 3:30pm-5:00pm.
  28 GHRA Spring Swing Culinary Classic Golf Tournament at Kingwood Country Club, 11:00am shotgun start.

May

  2 Deadline to apply for The GHRA Family Scholarship and Hospitality & Culinary Arts Scholarship.
  5 Cinco De Mayo.
  9 Serve Safe Exam proctored at the GHRA office at 9:30am.
  11 Mother's Day.
  13 GHRA Educational Outlet #6 at Central Market Upstairs Community Room, 3:30pm-5:00pm.
  26 GHRA office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
  27 GHRA Past President’s Dinner at The Houstonian Hotel, 6:00pm-10:00pm.
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Member news and events


Press Release from the GHRA Educational Outlet #4...Read More

imageIs your food Cost high? Want to see if we can help...Read More

image GHRA Annual Spring Swing Culinary Classic Golf Tournament...Read More

image Can’t golf? That’s O.K. With the GHRA there are other ways to participate...Read More

imageHow to apply for a GHRA scholarship ...Family Scholarship... Hospitality & Culinary Scholarship

imageTRA’S Web site has a spicy new look. Make sure to check it out...

imageThe TRA Legends Golf Tournament moves to Austin...Read More

imageThe 2008 Southwest Foodservice Expo register today ...

image Working the Crowd: From Front of the House to Front of the Camera...Read More

Legislative Issues

News, articles and updates on the political and public policy front.

imageTRA PAC: 2008 Primary Election Report... Read more

image The Do’s and Dont’s for Hiring Foreign workers...Read more

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Did You Know

Interesting News Articles for Restaurateurs

imageA member of the GHRA, YourGrease.com ; is trying to give back to the restaurant industry by paying them for their grease while competitors charge...Read more

imageServSafe Food Safety Training ServSafe classes, training, and proctored exam sites; go to http://www.servsafe.com and check it out

imageNew Alcoholic Beverage Sign Required: All businesses selling alcohol for on-premise consumption must post a sign in every restroom warning of the risk of fetal alcohol syndrome. The sign must be in English and Spanish and must be posted at each restroom egress (men's and women's).

image$33 Billion Texas Restaurant Industry Does Business at the 71st Annual SW Foodservice Expo...Read more

imageCenter of the Plate Training Course at Texas A&M April 29 to May 1...Read more

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WELCOME NEW GHRA MEMBERS
  Daos Business Services, LLC Ruggles Grill / Molzan, Inc.
  Four Families Of Houston, LLC Cullen’s Upscale American Grill
  Gelato Blu Cordeiro Group
  Goal Line Marketing Cafe Extraordinair
  Homeplate Bar & Grill Omni Hotel - Westside
  Popeye's Fried Chicken Original Bake Shoppe & Cafe, Inc.
  Rico's Hacienda Bar & Grill Eagle Pointe Golf Course & Recreation
  Texas Roadhouse Just Click, Inc.
  Taqueria Huetamich Del Frisco's Houston
  Nationwide Insurance Abercrombie Retreats
  Aladdin Restaurants, Inc. American-Nordic Trading Co.
  Texas Pride Septic North Lake Conroe  Paddling Co.
BECOME A FOUNDER’S CLUB MEMBER

Benefit year round!

image Get your year going by becoming a GHRA Founder’s Club member and enhance exposure to restaurant owners and operators year round. In addition, you’ll join an elite group of industry dignitaries, exclusively and continuously recognized and supported by the Association. What’s more, your contributions help invest in restaurateurs of tomorrow with a portion of your sponsorship dollars going toward the GHRA Scholarship Fund, local culinary programs and affiliated charities.

Learn more about how you can benefit from this spectacular annual sponsorship opportunity. The Founder’s Club!

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Food For Thought


image“We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done.” (Longfellow)

image“If you wish to reach the highest, begin at the lowest.” (Syrus, Maxims)

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