Hello members, friends, and supporters of the CRA

I want to encourage you to register for the upcoming Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo (WFHE), coming up Aug. 14-Aug. 16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Members of the California Restaurant Association (CRA) are eligible to receive one complimentary admission for every $100 of membership investment paid. It's easy to register - just go online at www.westernfoodexpo.com and use your CRA member company ID number to take advantage of the exclusive member benefit.

Be sure to stop by the CRA booth No. 2313 where the membership team will be on hand to ensure you are taking advantage of all of the CRA's benefits.

At booth No. 2417, the CRA will present its All-Star Lineup, a series of mini-seminars featuring experts on some of the most pressing issues facing the industry today, such as employer tax credits, payroll regulations and local and statewide legislative challenges. Check www.calrest.org for a complete schedule of events.

Finally, the CRA Educational Foundation will be at booth No. 1901 with a group of volunteer ProStart students and instructors working to raise donations and spread awareness about the foundation's valuable efforts and contributions to the industry.

You can stay connected at WFHE whether you're there or not. The CRA's magazine, The Restaurant Standard, also will be on the show floor with special guests and live updates via Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to follow @TRSmagazine on both social networking sites to receive news and information leading up to and during the event.

Please take a moment to register today. I look forward to seeing you in Los Angeles.
Sincerely,

Russ Bendel
Chairman of the Board
California Restaurant Association