MRFA December Newsletter News from the MRFA Office The MRFA has had a great year in 2016! With a new management team, we are making positive changes to improve the experience for our membership. Here are a few reflects of the great initiatives that took place this last year: To begin with, we have created a brand-new website. Please visit mrfa.mb.ca for the latest news. We have also adopted an online membership management software. This will provide members with the opportunity to renew and manage their memberships, and register for events online for ease of access. Please note that emails will be sent to you encouraging you to renew your membership using this system this week. A big part of our work is to lobby for our members to ensure the best provincial policies for this industry. Some of the committees and boards we have been representing our membership on include; · Accessibility Advisory Council, · Hospitality Industry Advisory Committee, · Manitoba Employers Council, · Manitoba Lotteries VLT Redistribution Appeal Committee, · Provincial Alcohol Strategy Committee, Did you know? Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries and the LGA all call the MRFA office first whenever an issue arises for our opinion! Currently, the Executive Director Coralee Dolyniuk, is working with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries to hear over 60 VLT redistribution appeals. Coralee also had the great opportunity of presenting the Manitoba Restaurant & Foodservices Awards at Red River College to Carter Bouchard and Mary Calotes on November 14 of this year. We are looking forward to an even better 2017! Please remember to register for Localfare, the tradeshow as a delegate or exhibitor today. We’ve added some great new features to the show this year. You don’t want to miss out! Contact our office with any questions or concerns. We are here for you. If issues arise, we are happy to work with our many partners to find the best solution. To be included in the 2017 member directory, make sure you renew your membership by January 1, 2017 if you have not already done so. 204-783-9955 Happy Holidays to you all! We look forward to hearing from you in the new year. REGISTER NOW!localfare The Trade Show January 24, 2017 RBC Convention Centre EXHIBIT SPACE 80% SOLD OUT! The Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association is hosting its 7th annual localfare – The Trade Show on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. This is the leading tradeshow in the industry in Manitoba, where you can experience priceless networking opportunities with foodservices buyers looking for new products and services. This is your opportunity to gain quality leads and form better connections within your industry! The exhibit space is 80% sold out. If you are hoping to be there register now! Download your exhibitor registration package at: http://mrfa.mb.ca/images/MRFA17-ExhibitorPackage.pdf MARK YOUR CALENDARSREGISTER AS DELEGATE!Register as a delegate at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/localfare-the-trade-show-2017-tickets-28536931731 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS!Membership renewals were mailed to you on November 4. Please complete your renewal form and updated contact information form and mail, email or fax back to our office. If you did not receive this, please contact our office at 204-783-9955.
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Did you know that the MRFA sell gift certificates valid at over 20 locations in Manitoba? Call the office today at 201-783-9955 to order your gift certificates. Available in either $10 or $25 denominations, our certificates give the recipient the ability to choose. Are you a restaurant member? Then sign up to participate in the MRFA gift certificate program. It's completely free to sign up and we pay for the advertising and printing costs. Manitoba Launches New Responsible Service Certification On January 2, 2017, the new Smart Choices responsible service certification will replace Serving It Safe as mandatory training for all licensed establishments’ managers, security, and staff who serve or sell liquor. Managers, security and staff who have already completed Serving It Safe or It’s Good Business will have a five-year grace period before they have to take Smart Choices. The five-year re-certification requirement is being introduced to keep knowledge up-to-date across the hospitality industry. Serving It Safe and It’s Good Business training will expire on January 1, 2022, five years after the new program launches. Effective January 2, 2017, managers, security and staff who do not already have Serving It Safe or It’s Good Business training must successfully complete Smart Choices before starting to work in a licensed service establishment. Smart Choices focuses on current laws, safety requirements, and responsible service strategies when selling or serving liquor. Smart Choices also incorporates problem gambling awareness information, because gambling is generally offered in businesses where liquor is served. Smart Choices will be offered online, paper-based and in-class by the Manitoba Tourism Education Council (MTEC) at a cost of $45 per person. MTEC offers corporate package discounts to businesses that purchase multiple Smart Choices passes for their staff at one time. The Liquor and Gaming Authority of Manitoba has sent Smart Choices information packages to all liquor licensees. For further questions, visit SmartChoicesMB.ca or contact the LGA at 204-954-9400, toll-free at 1-800-782-0363 or email information@LGAmanitoba.ca. |