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American Logistics Association. Chairman’s Update 2016 Commissary Roundtable. Rick Page. 2015-2016 Chairman of the Board, ALA. American Logistics Association. Effective Legitimate Progressive. The Challenges Continue. Pentagon budget problems have not gone away
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American Logistics Association Chairman’s Update 2016 Commissary Roundtable Rick Page 2015-2016 Chairman of the Board, ALA
American Logistics Association Effective Legitimate Progressive 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!
American Logistics Association Effective Legitimate Progressive 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
American Logistics Association Effective Legitimate Progressive 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
American Logistics Association Effective Legitimate Progressive “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
American Logistics Association Effective Legitimate Progressive 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!