Last Chance to Enter the June Golden Penguin Competition
There is still time to enter your promotional plan in the June Golden Penguin Awards Competition. The deadline for entries is August 15, 2006. Golden Penguins will be presented at a special awards banquet at the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention in October. Click here to download the Golden Penguin rules brochure and entry form.
Family Freezer Pleasers Ice Cream & Novelties Display Contest Entries Due
 Don’t miss your opportunity to win a Golden Penguin for the best ice cream and novelties display. The deadline for entries is August 18, 2006. Golden Penguins will be awarded for the best display in each of six geographic regions. Click here for the official rules and entry form.
Official Annual Meeting Notice
 The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association is please to extend an invitation to all NFRA members for the 62nd Annual Membership Meeting & Luncheon. Pursuant to Article II, Sections 3 & 4 of the bylaws of the Association, the Annual Meeting will be held during the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention on Monday, October 9, 2006 in Orlando,FL.
The Annual Meeting will begin with a luncheon at 12:00 noon in the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort. All members of NFRA are full voting members and are eligible to vote during this Annual Meeting. The senior or designated officer at each NFRA member company represented at the Annual Meeting shall cast his/her company’s official vote.
Last Chance to Order
your Back to Cool POS
 Create a winning display in the refrigerated aisle during the Back to Cool promotion which runs from August 14 – September 29. Cool point of sale will draw attention in the aisle and create excitement by promoting the $50,000 Online Instant Win Game. Increase your end-of-summer refrigerated sales and win the Chillin’ Award for the best display. Place your POS order today for prompt delivery. To see POS items, Display Contest rules and Artwork for the Instant Win Game, click here.
Create Excitement in the Frozen Aisle with Ice Age POS in October
 The October Frozen Food Festival will again tie-in with Ice Age The Meltdown and its DVD release this Fall. Leverage the equity of these lovable characters to increase your frozen food sales. Ice Age themed point of sale is available from NFRA. POS items help promote the Warm Up to Frozen $7,500 Sweepstakes to consumers. Use this opportunity to “warm up” the frozen food aisles with creative displays, and enter the Retail Display Contest for a chance to win the Arctic Crystal Award. Click here for information on POS, Display Contest rules and more.
Make a Bigger Impact at the Convention by Advertising in the Program & Directory
 Distributed on-site at the Convention, the Program & Directory is the official guide to Convention events and attendees. This pocket-size manual includes the names and contact information for all Convention delegates, making it a great reference tool during and after the Convention. Advertising space is still available, but you must make your reservation now. Click here for the ad specs and contract or contact Joanne Myers at joanne@nfraweb.org for more information.
Become a Participating Brand of the 2007 March Frozen Food Month Promotion
 Plans are already underway for another big promotion in March 2007. NFRA is again exploring a movie tie-in to add an exciting element to the event. The promotion will include a 3-page FSI, a consumer sweepstakes, themed point of sale materials and the Golden Penguin competition. NFRA is now taking commitments from brands that want to participate in the FSI. This program offers national circulation and couponing opportunities at a huge savings over placing your own FSI. Click here to see the brochure and commitment form.
June Dairy Month 2007 to Include FSI and Sweepstakes for Participating Brands
 NFRA is planning a 2-page FSI with over 21 million circulation and consumer sweepstakes to promote June Dairy Month in 2007. This program offers an opportunity for brands to coupon at a fraction of the cost. NFRA is also working on an animated movie tie-in to generate even more excitement around the promotion. Themed point of sale and the Golden Penguin competition will ensure activity at store-level around the country. For all the details on becoming a participating brand in the June promotion, click here for the brochure and commitment form.
Last Chance to Earn Great Benefits/Recognition as a Bring Us To Your Table! Freezer Favorites Sponsor
 NFRA is still looking for sponsors for our 2006 marketing year. This year, sponsors are receiving a whole list of benefits for their contribution such as a complimentary meeting room at the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention for manufacturer sponsors. Your contribution supports our goal of promoting frozen foods to consumers year-round with things like press releases, radio spots, a consumer e-newsletter and much more. For more information on the campaign and becoming a sponsor, click here.
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