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The Grocery and Liquor Association (GALA) was formed 85 years ago after the First World War, as a voluntary community fundraising arm of Master Grocers Australia. GALA’s purpose is to represent both the grocery and liquor industries in supporting community organisations while fostering goodwill, friendships and networking opportunities for all companies (wholesalers, retailers and suppliers) willing to be involved.
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GALA conducts major annual industry community/charity events throughout Australia including industry golf days, breakfasts and the annual GALA ball. The GALA Patron, Fred Harrison says, “The industry events are a catalyst to network, build relationships and catch up with industry friends with proceeds from the various events donated to the Reach Foundation to go toward funding much needed youth programs in our community”. The GALA committee consists of a number of grocery and liquor industry representatives who willingly volunteer their time to support worthy community needs ensuring the trade is always presented with the freshest and liveliest approach to fostering a community spirit within our industry.
Introducing your GALA Committee Paul Holmes | Bulla / GALA President Mark Paladino | MGA / GALA Vice President Aaron Scalzo | Lion Angela Lindrea | Reach Dale Clark | MGA Helen Maxwell | Ritchies John Gay | Metcash Jos de Bruin | CEO MGA Louise Merlino | Asahi Lifestyle Beverages Marcus Aquilina | Mitchelton Peter Wagner | ALM Theo Stratopoulos | Independent retailer Travis La Rocca | Strike Force Gala has raised in excess of $1.3M for the Reach Foundation in the past 20 years.
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GALA Industry Ball | 23rd August 2019 * New committee members in bold.
