1. American Logistics Association
Chairman’s Update
2016 Commissary Roundtable
Rick Page
Chairman of the Board, ALA

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The Challenges Continue
Pentagon budget problems have not gone away
Pentagon leaders and resale agency chiefs are proposing changes that will effect our industry
Effective actions over the last several years have provided ALA the right staff, key initiatives, and full understanding of the issues
ALA Board and Staff continue to work with Political and Industry Leadership on solutions to the complex issues facing us today
We can’t become consumed with rumors that may not happen
We must remain focused on delivering Commissary and Exchange benefits in the most outstanding manner possible!

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ALA is Focused on the Challenges Ahead
ALA Board and Staff Strategic focuses this year:
Protect our members interests
Continue partnerships: Congress, DoD and Valued Associates
Retain and recruit members
Strengthen our ALA Chapters
Ensuring Chapters are informed and engaged
Conducting conference calls with Chapter Presidents
Remain value added for Commissaries and Exchanges
Updating meeting formats to make them more relevant
Regular scheduled meetings with Resale Leadership

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Someone is Celebrating an Anniversary(s)!
DeCA will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Agency’s establishment:
July 1 through October 1, 2016
DeCA will celebrate the Commissary’s 150th year of delivering savings and service: January 1 through June 30, 2017

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“Moving forward,
the struggle will continue!”
Your ALA Board and Staff are prepared for the challenges
Our focus must remain on delivering the savings and service our Military and their Families have earned and most definitely deserve!
A Modern Best Practice Trade Association

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Your Business. Your ALA
Your ALA Membership
is an investment that protects your business
and the military resale channel
We need your support and your active engagement now more than ever!