Texas Restaurant Association

“Advertising/newsletter 850 total 850”

“None education/scholarshp 01/10/2014 15,225 0 0”

“Expenses tx rest assoc meeting 2,068 america first ins. Co. 407 chapter functions 1,846 bank & credit card fees 729 miscellaneous 833 newsletter 390 office expenses 625 p.o. Box rental 72 total 6,970”

“Promote and maintain a high standard of integrity and efficiency in the conduct of the restaurant business throughout the state of texas, and specifically in beaumont and the surrounding areas; foster and promote a feeling of goodwill and fraternal spirit amoung its members and to advance on broad and equitable lines the welfare and progress of the restaurant industry; maintain its chosen vocation amoung respected industries; oppose methods and practices inimical to the right conduct of the restaurant business; further promote harmonious relationships with allied industries; promote and assist in the enactment and inforcement of local, state and federal pure food and sanitation laws, and to otherwise promote and encourage better sanitation in the industry; desseminate useful information and inspire members to further educate themselves in the practical features of their business; encourage the participation of the association and its members in the community, state and civic activities; promote and encourage better service to the public, and the sales of appetizing and wholesome food, by the promulgation of modern and effective business principals; hold, when practicable, as an educational feature, a show or mini-exhibition of equipment, supplies, ets., which may be necessary in conducting the restaurant business; and engage in any lawful activities which will enhance the efficient and economic progress of the restaurant industry”

“Promote restaurant quality and make positive contributions to the community through fund-raising events that benefit local charities providing food and services to the needy and indigent, as well as to educational agencies/organizations benefiting the community - six agencies/organizations benefited and seven young people who raised livestock that were auctioned and the meat was donated to local charities”

“Promote and maintain a high standard of integrity and efficiency in the conduct of the restaurant business, promote and encourage better service to the public, and the sale of appetizing and wholesome food, by promulgation of modern and effective business principles, and maintain its chosen vocation among respected industries by providing scholarships to young people entering the restaurant management & hospitality industry and grants to organizations providing education and training in the food service industry - 22 individuals benefitted”