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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE ALABAMA RESTAURANT & HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION
2018 JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARDS
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INSIDE. GET READY! BARTENDER OF THE YEAR REGIONALS Coming Soon
FROM THE PRESIDENT
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ATLANTA FOODSERVICE EXPO
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ARHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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ALABAMA TOURISM SPENDING HITS RECORD HIGH IN 2017
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ARHAONLINE.COM
BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT & PASTRY CHEF WIN TWO JAMES BEARD AWARDS
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MINDY HANAN
LEGAL BRIEF: DATA PROTECTION AND BREACH RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS
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2018 STARS OF THE INDUSTRY AWARDS
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Director of Communications
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
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SHEA PERKINS
ARHA WASHINGTON TRIP RECAP
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Senior Director of Membership
ARHA LEGISLATIVE REPORT
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SIP, SIP HOORAY! ARHA WORKS TO PASS BRUNCH BILLS
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ARHA HAPPENINGS
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SADIE GRACE ANDREWS ACT
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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE ALABAMA RESTAURANT & HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION
phone: 334.244.1320 fax: 334.244.9800 3 S. Jackson Street Montgomery, AL 36104
President & CEO
ALISON INGLE
REBECCA STOVALL Director of Administration & Special Events
MARLEE WINN Director of Grassroots & Chapter Development
COVER PHOTO: Photo taken by Cary Norton.
Highlands Bar & Grill, Birmingham.
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from the
PRESIDENT SWEET HOME ALABAMA!
MINDY HANAN President & CEO, ARHA
Alabama’s restaurant and hospitality industries are seeing unequalled success. The Alabama Tourism Department has released its 2017 Economic Impact Study and the results are fantastic. Travelers in Alabama spent more than $14.3 billion in Alabama with an increase of 7.1 percent over 2016. It is estimated that more than 26.6 million people visited Alabama in 2017. Congratulations to Frank and Pardis Stitt and everyone at Highlands Bar and Grill on being name the “Best Restaurant In America” by the James Beard Foundation. We also would like to extend our congratulations to Dolester Miles of Highlands Bar & Grill for winning “Best Pastry Chef.” Alabama continues to be recognized for its excellence in culinary and hospitality. Birmingham is topping the lists of great food cities to visit. Alabama has so much to proud of! This year’s legislative session was a success for ARHA members! Brunch bills were passed for Birmingham, Mobile and Auburn – restaurants and hotels in these areas are already reaping the rewards! Please, let us know if you would like us to work on similar legislation for your area. Two important issues that you need to be aware of also passed this session and both are in effect as of June 1, 2018. The Sadie Grace Andrews Act (regarding safety of grease traps) and the Data Breach Notification Act both have significant implications for our members. Detailed information on these new laws is provided in this issue. The Association continues to grow by leaps and bounds!! We are having chapter meetings in every area of the state and would love your participation. Please check out the Association’s activities on www.arhaonline.com or contact Marlee Winn, Director of Chapters and Grassroots Development (marlee@arhaonline.com) to see how you can become involved!
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Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Chairman
Hans van der Reijden The Hotel at Auburn University, Auburn
Chairman-Elect
Eric Duggan Eastside Grille, Montgomery
Treasurer
Toby Wilson Wilson Hospitality Management Company, Tuscaloosa
Secretary
Bob Omainsky Fried Stewed & Nude, Mobile
Immediate Past Chairman Tony Smith LongHorn Steakhouse, Birmingham President/CEO
Mindy Hanan ARHA, Montgomery
BOARD MEMBERS RESTAURANTS
Brandon Cain - Roots & Revelry David Conklin - Firehouse Subs Peter D’Andrea - Wind Creek Kim DiGilarmo - Carrabba’s Italian Grill Bryan Harsany - Cosmo’s Cynthia Shea Hart - Cyn Shea’s Stacie Knight - Cooper Restaurants Will Meacham - Midtown Pizza Kitchen Van Sykes - Bob Sykes BBQ
HOTELS
Kent Blackinton - Renaissance Riverview Plaza Larry Bowser - Shoals Marriott Sharon Del Mar - Poarch Creek Indians Andrew Dorough - Westin Huntsville Thomas Hoffman - The Grand Bohemian Penny Groux - Perdido Beach Resort Craig Hillyard - Renaissance Montgomery Nanda Patel - Holiday Inn Gadsden Todd Scholl - The Hotel at Auburn University Rick Smith - Renaissance Ross Bridge Matt Sterley - Hyatt - Wynfrey Hotel Chris Townsley - Birmingham Marriott
TOURISM
David Clark - Visit Mobile Sara Hamlin - Birmingham CVB Tami Reist - Ala. Mountain Lakes Tourist Assoc.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Cristina Almanza - Buffalo Rock Bob Baumhower - Aloha Hospitality Mike Bertani - S&D Coffee Bryan Caldwell - Heartland Yancy Carpenter - Sysco Bob Crawford - United-Johnson Brothers Patti Culp - Alabama Travel Council Nick Hartmann - Alabama Power Company Matt Hood - Hotel Capstone Paul Hufstedler - US Foods Paul Humphries - Billy’s Bar & Grill Elizabeth Kanter - Carr Allison Amber Lamote - Sculpture Hospitality George Lane - Wood Fruitticher Bill Lloyd - 301 Bistro Nick Maroules - Royal Cup Inc. Joseph Mitchell - Jefferson State Community College Alvin Niuh - University of Alabama Alan Patel - Comfort Inn Homewood Mike Powell - Chester’s Fried Chicken Wayne Reaves - Manna Enterprises James Robinson - Spire Energy Robert Smith - Alabama Power Company Gil Stiff - TSC Associates Clayton Taylor - Alabama Insurance Exchange Brandt Tucker - Proud Willie’s Wings & Stuff
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ALABAMA TOURISM SPENDING HITS RECORD HIGH IN 2017 Alabama’s tourism industry recorded seven percent growth and $14.3 billion in spending with a record 26 million visitors last year.
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n May, Governor Kay Ivey announced that the Alabama travel industry grew by $1 billion in 2017, to a record of $14.3 billion in expenditures, and increased jobs by 7,399 to some 186,906 employees. The industry grew by 7 percent and attracted an additional 810,000 visitors to top 26 million guests for the first time in state history. “Every part of the state saw dramatic growth, from the beautiful mountains of the Tennessee Valley to the stunning white sand beaches along the Gulf Coast,” Governor Ivey said. “Most communities generated more revenue and gained jobs through hosting meetings, conventions, sporting events and visits to museums, among other attractions. These gains were especially seen in those areas which have invested in sporting venues which attract youth sports tournaments.” The industry notched its highest growth in 2017, since the Gulf Coast oil spill in 2010, when tourists spent $9 billion, said Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell. “This is such great news for the state of Alabama. In 2017, we had more visitors than at any other time in our history – visitors whose spending added one billion dollars more to the state economy than the year before,” Director Sentell said. “The site of today’s announcement, Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, is one of the reasons for these gains. The Barber Museum and Park generated almost 100,000 hotel roomnights of occupancy in 2017 and had 352,000 visitors, an increase of more than 35 percent from the year before.” Despite a wet July, Baldwin County added 82,238 guests for a total of 6.4 million guests who spent a record $4.4 billion. Jefferson County’s hospitality industry grew by a record 9.8 percent and 148,498 tourists. About 3.3 million total visitors helped Jefferson County cross the $2 billion mark in tourist spending for the first time. In Madison County, an increase of 85,728 visitors yielded a total of 3.1 million guests who spent $1.3 billion for a 9.8 percent increase. In Mobile County, tourism grew by 8 percent. An additional 178,770 visitors meant a total of 3.4 million guests who spent $1.2 billon. Montgomery County, which ranked
fifth, added 8,940 guests for a 3.3 percent increase in tourist spending. The city had just under two million visitors who spent $841 million, according to a study by Montgomery economist Dr. Keivan Deravi. The tourism industry generates millions of dollars for state and local government. The hospitality industry was responsible for $627.5 million in state taxes and an additional $251.6 million in local revenue for a total of $879 million, an increase of five percent over the previous year, the report said. Some $70 million was generated in state lodgings taxes, of which 75 percent benefits the State General Fund. Deravi says that without those taxes, each household in Alabama would have had to pay $467 in additional taxes to maintain current service levels.
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PHOTO: Cary Norton
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Most Outstanding Restaurant HIGHLANDS BAR & GRILL, PASTRY CHEF WIN JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARDS
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irmingham’s Highlands Bar & Grill was named America’s Most Outstanding Restaurant at the 2018 James Beard Foundation Awards in May. Executive chef Frank Stitt and his wife and coowner Pardis Stitt accepted the coveted James Beard medallion at the awards ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Highlands pastry chef of 35 years Dolester Miles was also named best in the country, making the restaurant the runaway winner at the awards ceremony. Highlands Bar & Grill opened in 1982 and has been nominated for 10 years in a row for this prestigious award. Known as “the Oscars” of the food world, the James Beard Awards cover all aspects of the industry: chefs and restaurateurs, cookbook authors and food journalists, restaurant designers and architects, and more. The James Beard Awards are the highest honor for food and beverage professionals in America. Established in 1990, the James Beard Foundation Awards are named in honor of the late chef and cookbook author who is credited with introducing gourmet cuisine to America. PHOTO: Cary Norton
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LEGAL BRIEF BY JON MACKLEM, Christian & Small LLP
Companies Face Increased Data Protection and Breach Response Requirements in Alabama and Abroad
Why the Hospitality Industry Should Take Note
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ust as the cyberliability and data breach legal landscape started to give some semblance of settling down, recent changes on this topic have emerged to remind businesses of the complexity and difficulties of compliance. At the state level, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed into law on March 28, 2018, the state’s Data Breach Notification Act of 2018. In summary, the Alabama Data Breach Notification Act of 2018 requires “covered entities” doing business in Alabama to do the following: (1) take reasonable steps to protect sensitive customer data; (2) to provide notice if an entity discovers it is the subject of a data breach; and (3) dispose of data in a secure manner. Alabama’s passage of its Data Breach Notification Act is particularly noteworthy because it was the last state in the country to pass such a law. With Alabama falling in line, all 50 states and the District of Columbia now have their own particular sets of laws and regulations with which companies must abide. The problem for companies is that they cannot simply follow the legislative enactment of the state or states in which they are principally located. Data breach notification laws are written to protect a state’s citizens, and as such, businesses are required to comply with the laws of every state in which its customers reside. This is particularly cumbersome for companies, such as manufacturers and companies in the hospitality industry (hotels), that have customers in all 50 states. Compliance with each and every state’s data breach notification law is further complicated
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by significant variations in those laws among the various states. For instance, some states, such as Alabama, require that businesses take proactive steps to protect their customers’ personal information and in doing so require businesses to meet a particular mandated standard. Under Alabama’s new law, for example, companies’ efforts should include adopting written information on protection policies and protocols, educating employees about threats to information security, and identifying individuals within the company to head data protection efforts. Across the country, state laws even vary as to how they define data that is subject to the notification requirements. A breach regarding a particular type of personal information may trigger notification requirements in one state but not in another. Also, state laws vary as to the timeframe in which a business must provide notification to its customers of a data breach. Alabama’s new notification law requires companies to provide notification to affected customers within 45 days of learning that a breach has occurred. Florida requires notification within 30 days. In contrast, a number of other states do not have a prescribed time limit, requiring instead that companies provide notification “as soon as reasonably practicable.” An incorrect determination of is the length of that timeframe could lead to an enforcement action against the company in many of those states. In addition to variations on the time periods in which companies must provide a breach notification to customers, the laws vary significantly as they relate to other reporting requirements – such as whether companies are obligated to provide notice to the three credit reporting agencies or whether companies are required to notify a state’s attorney general’s office. Importantly, there are also differences in terms of the enforcement mechanisms for these laws. In some states, such as Alabama and Mississippi, the laws specifically provide that no private cause of action is being created by the law; whereas other states, such as Tennessee, do provide for a private cause of action if a company knowingly violates the law. Other states have fairly complicated enforcement mechanisms through their respective attorneys general offices, along with processes companies must follow in giving notification of a data breach to an attorney general’s office (or other agency). The regulatory landscape is becoming increasingly complex internationally as well. It has been well publicized that the European Union’s (“EU”) General Data Protection Regulations (“GDPR”) went into effect on May 25, 2018. The GDPR provide a comprehensive set of requirements and data protection and breach notification measures for companies that process, store, or transmit personal data of individuals residing in EU countries. It is broad in scope — it may even apply to a website accessible from EU countries if the website collects data regarding those individuals. Many small- to mediumsized businesses that we have encountered have not given much, if any, thought to whether they must comply with the GDPR. Many U.S. companies do not realize that
the GDPR may apply to them if they direct their business efforts at EU residents, even if the companies do not have a physical presence in an EU country. The GDPR applies to any U.S. company that processes or transmits personal data of EU citizens. Any manufacturer who sends products to the EU and collects a citizen’s personal information is likely required to follow the GDPR. The consequences of non-compliance with the GDPR are staggering, as companies can be fined for non-compliance at 4 percent of annual global turnover or 20 million euros (approximately $24 million dollars), whichever is greater. Companies should be careful in assuming that the
regulations to do not apply to them. In light of the varying compliance requirements presented by all of the differing state, national, and now international laws, it is increasingly important for companies to ensure that they are taking the necessary steps to comply with data protection requirements, as well as having data breach response plans in place. As mentioned, businesses in Alabama are now required to take proactive steps, such as designating someone within an organization to lead data-protection initiatives, create company policies and procedures, obtain adequate insurance, and maintain a data breach response plan. The development of a data breach response plan should include stakeholders who will be involved in the response process, including forensic technicians and legal counsel who can assist in the company’s efforts to comply with the different laws.
ABOUT CHRISTIAN & SMALL LLP AND JON Christian & Small LLP represents a diverse clientele throughout Alabama, the Southeast and the nation with clients ranging from individuals and closely held businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. By matching highly experienced lawyers with specific client needs, Christian & Small develops innovative, effective and efficient solutions for clients. Please visit www.csattorneys.com for more information. Jon Macklem has a diverse practice: advising clients on data-protection and cyber-liability issues as well as regularly advising clients on employment and HR issues, including serving as outside general counsel for a number of the firms’ food and beverage industry clients. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018 GRAND BOHEMIAN MOUNTAIN BROOK BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
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ARHA OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR 2018 STARS OF THE INDUSTRY AWARDS The Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association’s 2018 Stars of the Industry Awards is an annual gala to recognize exemplary performance and service in hospitality across the state. This event draws 300+ hospitality professionals from around the state, as it is ARHA’s signature event of the year.
SPONSORSHIP
This awards program is open for anyone who wishes to recognize an industry employee, manager, property or supplier for his or her outstanding performance. Each nomination category is further broken down by specific department and property size.
$500 Stars Partner Recognition on Event Signage Recognition in Event Program Recognition on Website
HOW TO NOMINATE:
$1,100 Stars Partner 4 Dinner Tickets Recognition on Event Signage Recognition in Event Program Recognition on Website
• You do not have to be a member to nominate someone for an award. • Nominations may be entered in more than one category.
Opportunities
• Nomination Deadline: September 14, 2018.
NOMINATION CATEGORIES: Front of the House Hospitality Employee of the Year Back of the House Hospitality Employee of the Year Front of the House Restaurant Employee of the Year Back of the House Restaurant Employee of the Year Hospitality Department Manager of the Year Restaurant Manager of the Year Best New Culinarian of the Year Chef of the Year Bartender of the Year Supplier of the Year Tourism Promoter of the Year Humanitarian Award Restaurateur of the Year Small Hotelier of the Year Hotelier of the Year Spirit Award
$1,700 Stars Partner Reserved Table 10 Dinner Tickets Reserved Table with Company Sign Recognition in Event Program Recognition on Website $2,750 Gold Sponsor 10 Dinner Tickets Company Logo on Event Signage Reserved Table with Company Sign Recognition in Event Program Recognition on Website Recognition on Social Media Recognition in Quarterly Magazine $5,000 Platinum Sponsor 10 Dinner Tickets Company Logo on Event Marketing Materials Company Logo on Event Signage Reserved Table with Company Sign Recognition in Event Program Recognition on Website Recognition on Social Media Recognition during Awards Program Recognition in Quarterly Magazine
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WELCOME. New Members RESTAURANT Amsterdam Cafe
Auburn, AL
Babalu
Birmingham, AL
CAS Capital Group LLC (Sonic)
Birmingham, AL
Delta Blue Bar & Grill
Gulf Shores, AL
Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina
Orange Beach, AL
Holly Pond Café, LLC
Holly Pond, AL
Julia’s
Troy, AL
Oshi Poke Bowl Sushi
Huntsville, AL
Purveyor Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
Ol Heidelberg
Huntsville, AL
Playa
Orange Beach, AL
Rojo
Birmingham, AL
Somewhere on Main
Albertville, AL
Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina
ALLIED Alabama Cold Freight LLC
Montgomery, AL
Webb Payroll Service
Gardendale, AL
GWT2Energy
Snellville, GA
The Nowell Agency Inc.
Brandon, MS
Cintas
Montgomery, AL
Megasys Hospitality Systems, Inc.
Tulsa, OK
Payment Alliance International
Louisville, KY
WAND Corporation
New Prairie, MN
Rojo, Birmingham
Cintas
ARHA TRAVELS TO CAPITOL HILL National Restaurant Association 2018 Public Affairs Conference
In April, the Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association (ARHA) staff and industry leaders joined more than 500 restaurateurs and operators from 46 states in Washington, D.C. to take issues facing the restaurant industry directly to Congress. ARHA was there to advocate for our members and discuss critical industry issues with lawmakers. Our team met with Senator Doug Jones, Representative Martha Roby, Representative Gary Palmer, Representative Bradley Byrne, Representative Terri Sewell, and Representative Mike Rogers. We want you to be a part of our industry’s most important grass roots event. Please make plans to join us next spring.
ARHA goes to Capitol HIll
Senator Doug Jones
Representative Gary Palmer
Representative Martha Roby
NRA Public Affairs Conference
Representative Bradley Byrne
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LegislativeREPORT Miller Development Group, ARHA lobbying firm Alabama held its long awaited primary elections on Tuesday, June 5 and here are four things you should know:
KAY IVEY WINS REPUBLICATION NOMINATION DEBORAH MILLER Miller Development Group
Governor Ivey avoided a runoff with three other Republican candidates and received 56 percent of the vote. She clinched the 50 percent threshold despite the fact that her opponents collectively outraised her by nearly $200,000, making her a political juggernaut some would say. A February 2018 poll listed Ivey as the third-most popular governor in America, with a 64 percent approval rating. The governor did not hit the campaign trail as heavy as others and used the airwaves to remind voters how she “steadied the ship” following the Bentley shakedown. Her consistent messaging portrayed her as a strong, confident leader and this obviously resonated with voters.
INCUMBENTS USUALLY TRIUMPHANT OVER CHALLENGERS, BUT MANY CHOSE NOT TO RUN An unusual amount of legislators chose to vacate their seats this time around. Eight Republican Senators did not seek re-election along with the lone Independent Senator and two Democratic Senators. All incumbent Republican House members won without a runoff. Only one Republican Senator lost to a challenger and one has a run-off opponent. There is a run-off for one of the Democratic seats and the Independent seat will now be held by a Republican. Therefore, almost half of the Senate will be newcomers (13) although several have formerly served or currently serve in the House of Representatives. On the House side, there will be at least 30 new House members of the body comprised of a total of 105. So, lots of new faces for your lobbying team.
PLENTY OF PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTIONS FOR STATEWIDE CANDIDATES COMING IN JULY If a candidate wins the majority vote, that person is not necessarily the winner of the race. The candidate with the most votes must gain more than 50 percent of the votes to receive the party’s nomination and proceed to the November elections. Alabama voters are looking at runoffs for several candidates including the race for Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Ag Commissioner, Supreme Court Place One and the seat in the Second Congressional District. So for now, the top two vote-getters will continue to rehash the same issues as they have done for the past year. Do the candidates or voters dread the runoffs the most? Voter turnout is usually much lower for runoff elections, leading one to believe that voters are ready for it to be over with.
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY WENT AS PLANNED Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox clinched the Democratic nomination for governor with 55 percent of the vote in a field of six candidates. Maddox, who is 45, offered a plan for a state lottery, with a focus on education. He raised more than $928,000, but the Democratic nominee will likely face a large fundraising gap. Gov. Kay Ivey raised more than $4.3 million, and spent $4 million in the primary race, records show.
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2018 PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS Denotes Primary Runoff / BOLD denotes incumbent Every other candidate/office is in the November general election.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES GOVERNOR
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Kay Ivey (I)
Republican
Walt Maddox
Democrat
Twinkle Cavanaugh
Republican
Will Ainsworth
Republican
Will Boyd
Democrat
ATTORNEY
Steve Marshall (I)
Republican
GENERAL
Troy King
Republican
Joseph Siegleman
Democrat
TREASURER
John McMillan
Republican
SEC OF STATE
John Merrill (I)
Republican
Heather Milam
Democrat
Jim Zeigler (I)
Republican
Miranda Joseph
Democrat
AGRICULTURE
Gerald Dial
Republican
& INDUSTRIES
Rick Pate
Republican
LT. GOVERNOR
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Phillip Pettus (I)
Republican
Brandon Willcutt
Democrat
Bobby Dolan
Independent
Lynn Greer (I)
Republican
Lora Kay Morrow
Democrat
Justin “Andrew” Sorrell
Republican
William “Chad” Young
Democrat
Parker Moore
Republican
Polan Willis
Independent
Juanita Healy
Democrat
Danny Crawford (I)
Republican
Brian Williams
Democrat
Proncey Robertson
Republican
Kenneth Brackins
Democrat
Terri Collins (I)
Republican
Billy Jackson
Democrat
Scott Stadthagen
Republican
Terri Jones Savage
Democrat
Mike Ball (I)
Republican
J.B. King
Democrat
Elijah Boyd
Libertarian
Allen Farley (I)
Republican
Suzanna Coleman
Democrat
Phil Segraves
Republican
John Estes
Republican
Jamie Kiel
Republican
Eddie Britton
Democrat
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Howard Sanderford (I)
Republican
Linda Meigs
Democrat
Rex Reynolds
Republican
Terry Jones
Democrat
Wes Kitchens
Republican
Bill Jones
Democrat
Gil Isbell
Republican
Kyle Pierce
Democrat
Becky Nordgren (I)
Republican
Jared Millican
Democrat
Brandon Lipscomb
Republican
Robert McKay
Republican
Jared Vaughn
Democrat
Barbara Boyd (I)
Democrat
Angela Fears
Independent
James Lloyd
Republican
Ron Johnson (I)
Republican
Scott Brewer
Democrat
Randy Wood (I)
Republican
Nicki Arnold-Swindle
Democrat
Bob Fincher (I)
Republican
Charlotte Clark-Frieson
Democrat
Todd Rauch
Republican
Debbie Wood
Republican
Brian McGee
Democrat
K.L. Brown (I)
Republican
Pamela Jean Howard
Democrat
Corley Ellis (I)
Republican
Emily Marcum
Democrat
Arnold Mooney (I)
Republican
Carin Mayo
Democrat
Dickie Drake (I)
Republican
Jenn Gray
Democrat
David Faulkner (I)
Republican
Felicia Stewart
Democrat
David Wheeler
Republican
Mary Lynn Bates
Democrat
Jim Carns (I)
Republican
Allison Denning
Democrat
Allen Treadaway (I)
Republican
Veronica Johnson
Democrat
Neil Rafferty
Democrat
Jacqueline Miller
Democrat
Rod Scott (I)
Democrat
David King
Constitution
William “Rodney” Sullivan Republican Tommy Hyche
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Rich Wingo (I)
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Will Benton
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Harry Shiver (I)
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Amber Selman-Lynn
Democrat
Elaine Beech (I)
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Brett Easterbrook
Republican
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Alan Baker (I)
Republican
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Susan Smith
Democrat
Matt Fridy (I)
Republican
Jack Jacobs
Democrat
Dimitri Polizos (I)
Republican
Rayford Mack
Democrat
Tashina Morris
Democrat
Malcolm Calhoun
Democrat
Alvin Holmes (I)
Democrat
Lycurgus Hatcher
Democrat
Joe Lovvorn (I)
Republican
Mary Wynne Kling
Democrat
Chris Blackshear (I)
Republican
Mark Davis
Independent
Terry Martin
Republican
Ed Oliver
Republican
Jeremy Jeffcoat
Democrat
Pebblin Warren (I)
Democrat
Johnny Ford
Democrat
Michael Holden
Republican
Patsy Jones
Democrat
Jeremy Gray
Democrat
Dexter Grimsley (I)
Democrat
J. Ron Wilson
Republican
Paul Lee (I)
Republican
Kristy Kirkland
Democrat
Will Dismukes
Republican
Al Booth
Republican
Cory Creel
Democrat
Wes Allen
Republican
Joel Lee Williams
Democrat
Chris Sells (I)
Republican
Joanne Whetstone
Democrat
Rhett Marques
Republican
Lister Reeves Joe Faust (I) Ida Mashburn-Myrick
Democrat
Matt Simpson
Republican
Maurice Horsey
Democrat
Jason Shelby
Libertarian
Adline Clark (I)
Democrat
Stephen McNair
Republican
Charles Talbert
Republican
Sam Jones
Democrat
Willie Gray
Republican
Shane Stringer
Republican
Margie Wilcox (I)
Republican
Arlene Easley
Democrat
Tim Melson (I)
Republican
Caroline Self
Democrat
Tom Butler
Republican
Amy Wasyluka
Democrat
Larry Stutts (I)
Republican
Steve Lolley
Republican
Johnny Mack Morrow
Democrat
Sam Givhan
Republican
Deborah Barros
Democrat
Deidra Willis
Democrat
Clay Scofield (I)
Republican
Charles Miller
Independent
Andrew Jones
Republican
Craig Ford
Independent
Jim McClendon (I)
Republican
Carl Carter
Democrat
Del Marsh (I)
Republican
Jim Williams
Democrat
Mike Sparks
Republican
Randy Price
Republican
James Turner
Democrat
Cam Ward (I)
Republican
Jerry McDonald
Democrat
Dan Roberts
Republican
Laura Casey
Democrat
Jabo Waggoner (I)
Republican
Lindsey Deckard
Democrat
Gerald Allen (I)
Republican
Rick Burnham
Democrat
Malika Sanders-Fortier
Democrat
Jonathan Holmes
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Sip, Sip Hooray!
ARHA WORKS TO PASS BRUNCH BILLS In March, the Alabama State Legislature passed a bill that gave the Birmingham City Council the authority to pass an ordinance to start Sunday alcohol sales at 10 a.m. rather than noon. ARHA’s lobbying firm Miller Development Group worked hard behind the scenes in support of this bill. ARHA President and CEO Mindy Hanan spoke in favor of the bill. At a meeting of the Birmingham City Council in April. She informed council members that allowing operators to serve alcohol earlier could possibly increase annual sales by as much as $25,000 per restaurant and generate more tax revenue for the city. Following the bill signing, ARHA hosted a celebratory brunch for city council members and government leaders at Roots & Revelry in downtown Birmingham. ARHA was instrumental in passing similar bills in Auburn and Mobile. Just another way ARHA brings value to the restaurant and hospitality industry in Alabama.
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ARHA Happenings
ARHA’s Tuscaloosa chapter hosted a Live2Lead simulcast leadership seminar in March at the Hotel Capstone. Speakers included successful leaders such as John C. Maxwell, Dave Ramsey, Cheryl Bachelder, and Warrick Dunn.
Staff attended a press conference to hear about Dothan CVB’s new “Hospitality 101” program where front-line hospitality employees will be able to spend a day furthering their industry education and learn how to better promote what the city has to offer.
ARHA & Midtown Pizza Kitchen partnered to provide Senate staff lunch in March during the 2018 session of the Alabama Legislature.
The Alabama SkillsUSA / VICA 50th Anniversary Celebration was held in Birmingham in May. Christopher Mendez, a student at Jefferson State Culinary & Hospitality Institute and former ProStart student, won first place in the culinary competition and is headed to nationals to compete this month.
Auburn’s Caleb Fischer, executive chef and pit master at Bow & Arrow, made it to the finale on Season Four of “Spring Baking Championship.” (Food Network photo)
In March, Alabama became the 45th state to allow statewide ridesharing services like Lyft and Uber.
ARHA held its spring board meeting on Tuesday, May 1 in Montgomery. In addition to the regular agenda, board members went over the Association’s strategic plan and committee assignments were made.
On May 24, ARHA’s Baldwin County and Mobile chapters hosted a free seminar to educate the restaurant and hospitality industry about service dogs and ADA compliance.
The Les Dames d’Escoffier International Birmingham Chapter presented ProStart educators Melissa Allphin- Moody High School (top photo) and Lauren Bolding - Albertville HIgh School (bottom photo) with teachers grants in honor of their outstanding teaching abilities and dedication to their students.
JUDY RYALS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS WITH THE HUNTSVILLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
In June, Alabama Travel Council held its 2018 Wrap Up and 2019 Tourism Bash Planning Committee meetings at The Hotel at Auburn University. The group also enjoyed dining at Auburn’s newest restaurant Lucy’s.
Huntsville CVB President Judy Ryals pictured above with her husband Dave at a celebration held in her honor.
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Sadie Grace Andrews Act Alabama Code 1975 § 22-20-5.2
FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS TO SECURE COVERS OF GREASE TRAPS *Example
*Example
• What is the new grease trap law? The Sadie Grace Andrews Act is a law requiring that all restaurants and commercial food establishments that have accessible outdoor grease traps have lids that can withstand loads from traffic and are inaccessible to children.
• What does this mean for my food establishment? The manhole covers on the grease traps must be constructed of materials that will hold up to heavy traffic AND be locked, bolted, heavy enough, or otherwise secured to prevent unauthorized access. The manhole covers must be secured at all times. During routine health inspections, the inspector will check the grease trap lid to ensure it is secure.
• How long do I have to comply? The law goes into effect on June 1, 2018. All restaurants and commercial food establishments must comply with the law no later than six months after the effective date or December 1, 2018.
After December 1, 2018, a civil penalty of $100 per day will be assessed against the food service establishment for every day out of compliance there after. * Not all grease trap covers will look like the examples shown.
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ARHA members receive discounts on ServSafe classes and training materials for food, alcohol, and allergen safety. Visit ARHAonline.com or call 334.244.1320 to learn more.