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Official newsletter for the GHRA

Carl WalkerDear Members of the GHRA,

Happy New Year!

Cheers to a very successful 2008, and to a year of many victories for the GHRA!

As the New Year begins, I have set my resolutions, as I do every year. Typically this is a personal list, consisting of short-term goals that I hope to achieve and sustain for the long-haul, which I normally keep to myself. This year, for the first time, I’d like to share my seven New Year’s resolutions with each of you... Read More

Mark your calendar

January

  11 Serve Safe Exam proctored at the GHRA office at 9:30am.

February

  8 Serve Safe Exam proctored at the GHRA office at 9:30am.
  12 GHRA Educational Outlet #4 @ Central Market, 3:30-5:00pm.
  17-19 TRA Board of Directors Meeting in Austin, Texas.
  22 Annual GHRA Dine Around.
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Member news and events

Make sure to check out the new and improved GHRA Web site at www.ghra.com.

Educational Outlet #4, February 12 “Managers: How to Find, Hire, Train & Retain.” Click here to RSVP

See historical pictures of your restaurant on our marketing materials!... Click here to submit your photos

Free Tax Prep by the HABC... Read More

TRA Scholarship Application for your students: Deadline is February 1, 2008... Read More

Cooler FOR SALE... Read More

Legislative Issues

News, articles and updates on the political and public policy front.

Rules for Employing Youth in Restaurants and Quick-Service Establishments under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)... Read More

Hours Worked Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)... Read More

Restaurants and Fast Food Establishments Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)... Read More

Overtime Pay Requirements of the (FLSA)... Read More

Record Keeping Requirements Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)... Read More

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Did You Know

Interesting News Articles for Restaurateurs

Alert Cab Program and Greater Houston Restaurant Association team up... Read More

Economic Slowdown to Crimp Restaurant Sales. Industry Expects Higher Sales in 2008, Although Pace of Growth to Slow Slightly... Read More

The Best and the Worst Food Trends of 2007... Read More

Grain Price Hikes Squeeze Food Chain... Read More

Consumer Demand for Ways to Fit Quality Meals into Hectic Schedules Shape Restaurant Trends in 2008, According to National Restaurant Association... Read More

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WELCOME NEW GHRA MEMBERS
  Ranchers Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill - Memorial City
  Hit Marketing Tap Environmental
  A Fare Extraordinaire Terlingua Texas Border Cafe / 920 Interests, Inc.
BECOME A FOUNDER’S CLUB MEMBER

Benefit year round!

Kick-off the New Year with a great start by becoming a GHRA Founder’s Club member and enhance exposure to restaurant owners and operators year round. In addition, you’ll join an elite group of industry dignitaries, exclusively and continuously recognized and supported by the Association. What’s more, your contributions help invest in restaurateurs of tomorrow with a portion of your sponsorship dollars going toward the GHRA Scholarship Fund, local culinary programs and affiliated charities.

Learn more about how you can benefit from this spectacular annual sponsorship opportunity. The Founder’s Club!

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Food For Thought

“Discovery consists of looking at the same thing as everyone else and thinking something different.” — Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, M.D., Nobel Prize winner

Myth Buster: You have to refrigerate butter or it will spoil? Myth/Truth

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