Speakers: Alison Lueker, Sun in my Belly Brian Lyman, Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q Jay Swift, 4th & Swift Ryan Turner, Muss & Turner's Moderator: Ron Eyster, Rosebud

1. Welcome to the Georgia Restaurant Association May Meeting

2. Kat Cole, Vice President, Hooters of America, Inc. Chair, Georgia Restaurant Association Executive Committee Chair, Georgia Restaurant Association PAC Board Welcome

3. Charles Hoff, Interim CEO, Georgia Restaurant Association General Counsel, Georgia Restaurant Association CEO, Law Offices of Charles Y. Hoff Updates

4. Hilton Atlanta Kevin O'Leary, Director of Food & Beverage Thank Our Meeting Host

5. AFLAC We’ve Got You Under Our Wings Thank Our Sponsors

6. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Media Solution To Deliver Your Audience Thank Our Sponsors

7. Georgia Power Thank Our Sponsors

9. The Highest Standards | The Most Trusted TransactionsThank Our Sponsors

11. Putting People and Companies TogetherThank Our Sponsors

13. Your Partner Beyond the PlateThank Our Sponsors

14. Kat Cole, Vice President, Hooters of America, Inc. Chair, Georgia Restaurant Association Executive Committee Chair, Georgia Restaurant Association PAC Board Membership Update

15. The Purpose of “On the Menu” Membership Update

16. Thank You to Our Volunteer Membership Committee Leaders Chair: Joey Powell On the Menu Chair: Andrea Busse Membership Update

17. Previous On the Menu Restaurateur to Restaurateur Best Practices Forums Feb 2009 – 4th & Swift – Chef/Owner Jay Swift June 2009 – Sun in My Belly – Chef/Owner Alison LuekerWren October, 2009 – Muss & Turner’s – Owner Ryan Turner with Executive Chef Todd Mussman February, 2010 – Jim ‘n Nick’s Bar-B-Q – Brian Lyman Membership Update

18. Upcoming On the Menu Restaurateur to Restaurateur Best Practices Forums June 15th Rosebud Restaurant with Chef/Owner – Ron Eyester October 19th – PacciRistorante with Executive Chef Keira Moritz Membership Update

19. Keisha Carter, Public Affairs Director, Georgia Restaurant Association Political Advocacy Update

20. Federal Legislature Health Care Reform State Legislature SB 308 Gun Bill HB 1456 Credit Card Interchange Fees Local Government Increase in permit and Licensing fees New requirements for retail/foodservice industry GRA Public Affairs Department

21. Events May 20, 11:30AM-1:30PM Gov. Affairs Committee June 21st Atlanta/Fulton County Hospitality Day Cobb County Hospitality Day Rooftop Politics August 2010-Gubernatorial Debate 3rd Annual Public Affairs Conference Jan 31st-Feb 1st2011 GRA Public Affairs Department

22. Kelly Hornbuckle, Director of Marketing, Georgia Restaurant Association Professional Development & Community Involvement Update

23. The mission of the Georgia Restaurant Association Institute for Professional Development (GRA ipd) is to create a more successful restaurant operator. We leverage our resources to offer affordable workshops and training. Workshops Available On Demand Discuss-GRA.com/Training About the GRA ipd

24. Food Costing Workshop Doug Maranci, Atlanta Restaurant Exchange, Kevin Thompson, The Rebate Group PCI Compliance & Data Security Charles Hoff, Hoff Hospitality Multicultural Management- Understanding Latino Culture Patty Smitherman, Communicata language Services, LLC Social Media & Networking Kelly Hornbuckle, GRA, Carl Muth, Foodservice Resource Associates Recent Worshops

25. Special Session: Heath Care Reform When: June 7, 2010 from 2-4:30pm, Location TBA Speakers: Kat Cole, Hooters of America, Inc. Stan Stout, Popeyes/AFC Enterprises Patrick Cuccaro, Affairs to Remember Caterers Kevin Slater, Blue Moon Pizza Menu Labeling When: June 29, 2010 from 2pm-4pm, Taco Mac Prado Speaker: Charles Hoff JD, MBA, Law Offices of Charles Y. Hoff, PC Media Training & Crisis Management Speakers: Ellen Hartman, Fitzgerald + Co. PR Anne Reeves Reich Franchising Your Brand for Long-Term Success Speaker: Shawn Spencer, Fran-Systems, LLC Upcoming Workshops

26. Legal & Tax: How Best to Grow & Protect Your Concept Speakers: Charles Hoff, Hoff Hospitality Bob Wagner, Net Financials Increasing Sales & Cutting Expenses Speaker: Bob Wagner, Net Financials How to Avoid EEOC Complaints Wage & Hour, Tip-Pooling How to Avoid EEOC Complaints Speaker: Joe White, Fried & Bonder Media Training & Crisis Management Speakers: Ellen Hartman, Fitzgerald + Co. PR Anne Reeves Reich Franchising Your Brand for Long-Term Success Speaker: Shawn Spencer, Fran-Systems, LLC Upcoming Workshops

27. Are You At Risk? A PCI Compliance Update Monday, 05/24/2010 2:00PM - 3:30PMTechnology Pavilion Charles HoffInterim CEO, Georgia Restaurant Association Compost: The Quiet Hero Monday, 05/24/2010 10:00AM -11:30AMRoom S402A Holly ElmoreCEO & Founder, Elemental ImpactDirector, Zero Waste Zones Honing Your Edge: Cutting Edge Media Skills For Culinary Professionals Monday, 05/24/2010 12:00PM - 1:30PMRoom S402B Virginia WillisPresident, Virginia Willis Culinary Productions, LLC Winning Share Of Heart – Strategies For Building A Cause Marketing Campaign Saturday, 05/22/2010 12:00PM - 1:30PMRoom S402A Sheila G. BennettDirector, Share Our Strength’s Great American Dine Out Georgians at The NRA Show

28. The GRA Helped Our Members Raise Over $1.6 Million for Our Community Partners Chocolate for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation June 17th, 6-10 pm – www.chocolateforcf.com Great American Dine Out September 19-25, www.GreatAmericanDineOut.org Restaurant Neighbor Awards Deadline: June 11th $5,000 Prize www.restaurant.org Community Involvement

30. Q&A Please Complete Question Cards Hold Them Up – We Will Collect Them Questions We Don’t Get to in Today’s Presentation: www.discuss-gra.com/recap GRA Community Forum: Archived Presentations with Q&A

31. Chef Jay Swift, 4th & Swift One the Menu Host: February 17, 2009 Shoe Leather Marketing – Thriving in a Challenging Economy Tips for Success Opening during a recession In-house, low budget marketing plan Small plates Menu writing Seeking a personal connection with the guests Giving a reason to return On the Menu: Recipes for Success

32. Chef Alison Lueker, Sun in My Belly Catering & Event Design One the Menu Host: June 23, 2009 Catering for Restaurants: Boosting Revenue, Profits and Increasing Customer Satisfaction Tips for Success Listen to your client Stay organized Know your time line with all event specifics Hire people who understand the emotional importance of seamless service Communicate, get feedback for future business Constantly look for new ways of doing things On the Menu: Recipes for Success

33. Ryan Turner, Muss & Turner’s One the Menu Host: October 20, 2009 Transparency — The New “Local”: A timeless route to profitability, recession protection and peace of mind. Tips for Success Be transparent with your staff and guests Ask and listen to your staff and guests Give your staff and guests a reason to care On the Menu: Recipes for Success

34. Brian Lyman, Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q One the Menu Host: February 16, 2010 Spinning Plates – Being Up in a Down Market Tips for Success Be L-O-C-A-L... Be Involved “IN” your Community The 7 P’s or “Always measure twice – saw only once!” Magic 5 Formula: Happy managers + Happy employees + Happy Guests = Growing Sales 1st, Profits 2nd Perform “random acts of kindness”, provide “Lagnaippes” ( A little something extra), and teach “moments of truth” Read & encourage great books like “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, “Good to Great”, and “The One Minute Manager” On the Menu: Recipes for Success

35. Chef Ron Eyster, Rosebud On the Menu Host: June 15, 2010, 2-4:30 pm The New Era of the Neighborhood Restaurant & the Role of the Chef On the Menu: Recipes for Success

37. Q&A Please Complete Question Cards Hold Them Up – We Will Collect Them Questions We Don’t Get to in Today’s Presentation: www.discuss-gra.com/recap GRA Community Forum: Archived Presentations with Q&A

38. Deborah Schwartz Griffin, VP of Business Development & Strategic Alliances, Georgia Restaurant Association Wrap-Up

41. Door Prize Drawing Deborah Schwartz Griffin, VP of Business Development & Strategic Alliances, Georgia Restaurant Association

42. Networking Reception Join Us at Point of View Lounge for a Networking Reception & Complimentary Food Tasting

43. Thank You For Attending the Georgia Restaurant Association May Meeting