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Real Deal Expo 2007

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Enjoying one of the evening receptions

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 09:20

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Enjoying one of the evening receptions are (left to right) Eric Atkinson, Atkinson Candy Company, Bob Friedman, Dearborn Wholesale Grocers, and Barry Margolis, Cooper-Booth Wholesale.

Networking opportunities abound

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 09:21

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Networking opportunities abound at the REAL DEAL EXPO. Here (left to right), Joe Bowlin, GASCARD Partners, catches up with Larry Glass, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, and Mark Sullivan, Sullivan Wholesale Company.

Sharing some stories at the Welcome Reception

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 14:36

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AWMA Chairman Jode Bunce, Eby-Brown Company, shares some stories with Philip Morris USA’s Andy MacRae (left) and Wilson Friend (right) during the Welcome Reception.

Jode Bunce, Ricky Jones, and Steve Shing

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 14:38

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AWMA Chairman Jode Bunce, Eby-Brown Company, talks with former AWMA Chairmen Ricky Jones, Andalusia Distributing Company, and Steve Shing, GSC Enterprises.

reception participants expanded their contact base

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 14:39

With receptions each evening, REAL DEAL EXPO participants had every opportunity to expand their contact base.

Bob Pignato and Bernie Lee

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 14:43

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Bob Pignato, AWMA Vice President of Marketing, Membership and Industry Affairs (far right) at an evening reception with Bernie Lee (next to Bob) and other Sell-Thru Services representatives.

morning coffee break

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 15:02
Chad Henning (left), Cash-Wa Dist

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Chad Henning (left), Cash-Wa Distributing Company, and Ron Black, Harbor Wholesale Grocery, enjoy the morning coffee break.

crowd at Thursday's session with Mike Ditka

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 15:03

A wide range of educational sessions drew members to the morning sessions, including Thursday’s, where they heard from NFL Legend Coach Mike Ditka.

Busy registration area

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 15:04

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Busy registration area on opening day of the REAL DEAL EXPO.

Rick Gummer, Ricky Jones, Tom Joyce, and Chad Gummer

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 15:05

Former Chairman Rick Gummer (left to right), Gummer Wholesale, and Chairman Emeritus Ricky Jones, Andalusia Distributing Company, join Tom Joyce, The Hershey Company, and Chad Gummer, Gummer Wholesale

visiting Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 15:06

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Shown here visiting Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters are (left to right) Pete West and Ron Jung, Cigarette Outlet, Inc., with Carolyn Burtch, Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters, and (far right) Donna West and Patti Jung, also with Cigarette Outlet, Inc.

NFL Legend Randy White with auction winner Pete Lippe

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 15:07

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NFL Legend Randy White with auction winner Pete Lippe, Core-Mark International, who placed the top bid for the Meyercord stamping machine.

NFL Legend Randy White with Chad Gummer

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 15:08

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NFL Legend Randy White with Chad Gummer, Gummer Wholesale, who placed the winning bid for the luxury vacation package from U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company.

REAL DEAL auctioneer and NFL legend Randy White

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 15:09

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REAL DEAL auctioneer and NFL legend Randy White with Hoke Whitworth (right), Commonwealth Brands, Inc., who placed the winning bid for an autographed, limited-edition print of White’s NFL days.

Larry Bojanowski winner of a Buyers’ Program digital camera

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 15:10

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Larry Bojanowski, Lawrenceville Central Cigar-Candy Company, proud winner of a Buyers’ Program digital camera shown here with Las Vegas showgirl Yvonne.

Tara Roundtree wins iPod

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 15:11

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Tara Roundtree of Idaho Candy Company, was the lucky winner of a Buyers’ Program IPod.

Roger Borkhuis wins camera

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 15:12

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Roger Borkhuis, Wholesale Supply Company, was the surprised winner of a Buyers’ Program digital camera.

Derek "I never win anything!" Wilde

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 15:14

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"I never win anything!" said computer winner Derek Wilde, Creager Mercantile. Expect to see Derek back in Las Vegas for the REAL DEAL EXPO in 2008!

Date: 
02/21/2007 - 02/23/2007