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Raising the Glass to Prohibition
By Craig A. Purser
Created to withstand the test of time, the U.S. Constitution shines brilliantly today as a beacon for human rights and for committing to parchment the government's mandate to ensure "the blessings of liberty" for all U.S. citizens.
Read the full commentary from the Washington Post
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Friends,
 Please join us in congratulating our Executive Vice President Cheryl Timberlake on her recent 2011 Public Affairs Award from the National Beer Wholesalers Association. Cheryl has done a fantastic job representing our industry in Augusta and across the country. We are very thankful for her hard work.
One issue we have all been following lately is the bottle fraud case in southern Maine. We have included a link to one of the most recent newspaper articles about this serious crime.
In November and December we will be airing our holiday responsibility public service announcements on local radio. We are proud to continue our responsibility partnership with Olympian Julia Clukey. We are very proud of our work with Julia and wish her the best as she begins her 2011-12 World Cup season.
Click here to hear Julia's Thanksgiving PSA.
Delivering Quality and Choice. Advocating Responsibility.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Timberlake
Executive Vice President
Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association
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News & Notes
Man Goes to Jail for Bottle Redemption Fraud
 Thomas Woodard, a former Kittery redemption center owner who ran Green Bee Redemption was recently sentenced to 21 days in jail for stealing more than $10,000 from beverage manufacturers and distributors by refunding cans and bottles from out of state, according to his attorney.
Woodard was convicted in August in the state's first criminal trialover bottle redemption fraud. His wife, Megan Woodard, was tried at the same time on the same charge in the same York County courtroom, but a separate jury found her not guilty.
Click here to read the full story from the Portland Press Herald.
MBWDA Prepares for Maine Beer Week
 Members of the Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association are preparing for Maine Beer Week that starts on Thursday, November 10. Distributors have designed marketing materials and helped distribute beer to hundreds of Mainelocal restaurants and pubs in anticipation for the tourists and "foodies" that plan to be part of the week-long celebration of Maine's growing craft-beer industry.
During the week-long celebration, distributors will support restaurant owners and brewers to host beer-centric dinners, beer tastings and chances to meet the brewers who are behind Maine's micro-brews.
The event begins Thursday and runs through Nov. 17.
MBWDA Names Jim Bourque New NBWA Representative
Jim Bourque, Vice President of Nappi Distributors accepts the new position on the NBWA Board of Directors from Mike Barriault, Operations Manager of Central Distributors Inc.
On October 18, Jim Bourque, Vice President of Nappi Distributors in Gorham accepted his new position as a member of the NationalBeer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) board of directors from Mike Barriault, Operations Manager at Central Distributors in Lewiston.
In his new role, Jim will advocate for licensed, independent beerdistributors and educate elected officials, regulators, media and the public about the important role of beer distributors and effective state-based alcohol controls.
The NBWA represents the interests of America's 3,300 licensed, independent beer distributor operations in every state, congressional district and media market across the country. Beerdistributors are committed to ensuring alcohol is provided safely and responsibly to consumers of legal drinking age through the three-tier, state-based system of alcohol regulation and distribution. |
MBWDA Distributors Provide Wine for Food Pairings at Harvest on the Harbor
Pictured (left to right): Missy Griffin, Inside Sales, Central Distributors Inc.,
Jonathan Palmer, NE Region Manager, Prestige Wine Imports and
Amy L. Barriault, Wine Sales Manager, Central Distributors Inc.
On October 22, Central Distributors, Nappi Distributors, National Distributors and Pine State Beverage Company, all members of the Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association were part of Harvest on The Harbor at the Ocean Gateway in Portland. The mission of Harvest on the Harbor is to promote Maine as a top culinary tourism destination to food-savvy travelers from Maine and around the world, and extend the traditional tourism season while increasing the economic impact for Maine businesses.
Harvest on the Harbor provides an exceptional experience that celebrates Maine's talented chefs and myriad of delectable dining establishments, while showcasing authentic and gourmet products from local farmers, fishermen, and food artisans, along with wine, beer and spirit makers.
Watch the video story from New England Cable News |
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