Kansas Beverage Association

“To assist in the perpetuation of the betterment of the manufacturers, distributors, and consumers of the Non-Alcoholic beverage industry. To provide the means whereby manufacturers, distributors, or vendors of Non-Alcoholic beverages and other interested in the progress and welfare of the industry, may discuss problems of common interest to the industry and to the community in general. To provide a medium through which members of the industry and others may cooperate for the betterment of the industry and for the general improvement of conditions within the industry's sphere of activity. To establish and operate such educational services and facilities as may be deemed advisable for assistance to the beverage industry in serving the interests of the consumers. To place before the public, and its institutions and agencies, facts which will lead to a better understanding of the beverage industry and its products, and a better appreciation of the importance of both to the community and nation. To increase the prestige of the beverage industry and of its products in the American economy, and to cultivate friendship and good will toward them for the mutual improvement of relationships between the industry and consumers. To affiliate with the American Beverage Association.”

“Description;Amount^Bank Charges;4|Insurance;665|Executive Director Expenses;908|Annual Events;1007^Total;2584^”

“To assist in the perpetuation of the betterment of the manufacturers, distributors, and consumers of the Non-Alcoholic beverage industry. To provide the means whereby manufacturers, distributors, or vendors of Non-Alcoholic beverages and other interested in the progress and welfare of the industry, may discuss problems of common interest to the industry and to the community in general. To provide a medium through which members of the industry and others may cooperate for the betterment of the industry and for the general improvement of conditions within the industry's sphere of activity. To establish and operate such educational services and facilities as may be deemed advisable for assistance to the beverage industry in serving the interests of the consumers. To place before the public, and its institutions and agencies, facts which will lead to a better understanding of the beverage industry and its products, and a better appreciation of the importance of both to the community and nation. To increase the prestige of the beverage industry and of its products in the American economy, and to cultivate friendship and good will toward them for the mutual improvement of relationships between the industry and consumers. To affiliate with the American Beverage Association.”

“The following services are provided: Kept membership and association informed of state and some national governmental activities that affect the industry, through reports, emails and other communication. Monitored local communities' developments regarding Non-Alcoholic beverage policy changes and their potential impact on the Non-Alcoholic beverage industry. Educated the bottling industry about legislation, ordinances or resolutions and other activities of state and local government impacting the industry.”

“Derek Hein is the Executive Director and is an independent contractor and is not an employee of the Kansas Beverage Association.”