b'Member NewsCodes, Aboveground Tanks, Alcohol Server Training, and2009 25 Years Agowelcoming new members were among the topics. (Sep 9)1999 (SEPT/OCT-Fall WPMA) WPMA NV: Octobers Petro Cup Challenge Kart Racing at LasPresidentPresident Jim Lynch: While waiting for my Vegass premier Fast Lap indoor race course coincidedObamaoldest son to have sinus surgery in a surgical with the NACS show in Las Vegas.addressed awaiting room, I met with the surgeon and NM: (RB) A special session was called for late Septem- joint sessionasked, what are the risks? He said, only blind-ber/early October. The latest Budget forecast showsof Congress onness and death. Im sure he saw the surprised about a $300,000,000 deficit, and the state cannotthe importancelook in my eyes. He then explained why there operate in the red, unlike the Federal Government . Newof healthcarewere some risks. This same feeling of anxiety Mexico is gearing up for state races in 2010; all 70 Housereform.was just what I felt as I moved through the members will be running, and Governor RichardsonRepresentativechairs to this final position. . I have many cannot run for Governor again . This opens up the field toJoe Wilsonmemories of the great (WPMA) leaders whose a number of candidates. The August NM Convention at(R-SC) shouted,footprints I follow. I hope to not let you, the Embassy Suites in Albuquerque was down about 30%. You lie!membership, down.UT: (JH) New Association President Rick Reese and Viceas ObamaED Gerry Tedrow (GT) President Larry Hansen were introduced. Conventionsaid illegal FALL 1999 WPMN Cover ClipMergers and Acquisitions: Our was held September 20-22 in St George with the themeimmigrants would not be members appear to be concerned about Pump Up your People and Your Profits. covered under his healthcare proposal. several aspects. First, reduction of suppliers The heckling received widespread media attention. in a market, which will reduce the jobbers opportunity WA: (LM) The 2009 WOMA Convention Committee is2009 (Oct 9) President Obama won the for switching or multi-branding; the second fear is that pleased and proud to announce yet another outstandingNobel Peace Prize for or his "extraordinaryred-lining by suppliers could end growth Convention and Trade Show at Suncadia Lodge in Cle Elum, efforts tofor marketers in some markets. The third WA. We had another FANTASTIC year . The third annualstrengthenis the change in supplier philosophy and / Elite WOMA Golf Tournament was scheduled August 28,internationalor company personnel from one they have 2009 at Prospector Golf Course. diplomacy andenjoyed to something new and unknown. 2009 (Aug 4) North Korean leader Kim Jong-il pardonedcooperationMergers are not unknown to marketers, two American journalists, after former US President Billbetween peoples. many of whom are merging as we write.Clinton met with Kim.Get the convenience-store industry news and insights you need for success, right in your inbox. CSP is your source for the total convenience & petroleum retailing industry.Subscribe today!WPMA News / Fall 202427'