Summer 2015
Well, Hot Dog – It’s a New Record! In the evening spring breeze, RMA members and their families relaxed at picnic tables and joined in the fun games and activities taking place. They savored tasty all-American fare, generously served up by Joey’s Hot Dogs and King of Pops, and enjoyed a cold one (or two!). Holding the Annual RMA Member Appreciation Picnic and VRF Auction in May made for beautiful weather.
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Annual RMA Member Picnic & VRF Auction Recap
Left: Paul Cassimus (King of Pops) offering frozen treats to RMA members & their families. Above: Picnic attendees checking out the VRF Silent Auction items.
It also may have had something to do with the nearly 200 guests who came out to RMA’s headquarters for this tradition.
a new record! Through the VRF PAC, these funds will be used to support probusiness and retail issues at the Virginia General Assembly.
But games, good music and food aren’t all they came for. Attendees were eager to check out the Virginia Retail Federation (VRF) Silent Auction, which supports the VRF Political Action Committee (PAC).
While this event is RMA’s way of saying “thank you” to our members, we know that we can’t thank our members enough for their endless support and generosity. So if you attended the event, donated an auction item, sponsored the event or bid on the Silent Auction – thank you! It’s because of YOU that we enjoyed another successful picnic. We hope to see you next year!
4 The RMA Scene
Thanks to the many exciting auction items donated by members, the bidding was lively. And because of our members’ support, the auction raised over $8,000 in funds for the PAC –
6 RMA Endorsed Vendors
Below: Guests relaxing with tasty refreshments in the spring breeze.
2 Letter to Members 3 Richmond 2015
7 VRF Update - August Sales Tax Holiday & EMV Chip Card Transition 8 RMA Members Recognized as Virgina Living’s “Best of Virginia 2015” 9 Welcome New Members! 10 Nominate the 2015 Distinguished Retailer of the Year! 11 RMA Events Calendar