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Help CHART THE COURSE for Future Scholarships! Our Annual Silent Auction is Back! *Foundation awards are available to employees of all GFIA member companies who meet the established award criteria. GFIA Scholarships Funded by the Foundation* In addition to the Piggyback and Sponsored Awards, the Foundation funded 40 additional scholarships this year worth $67,200. Thank you to all the GFIA members who support the Foundation through fundraisers such as the golf tournament and silent / live auctions. Foundation awards are also made possible by the generous support of: $15,000 grant from Publix Super Markets Charities $20,000 contribution from a joint effort between Kroger and Georgia Crown $10,000 contribution from a joint effort between Publix Super Markets and Georgia Crown $7,000 contribution from Walmart Foundation

We look forward to welcoming our members and families back for the 2021 Annual Convention! We know everyone missed the exciting Silent and Live Auctions … and so did we! The Trustees are hard at work planning this year’s fundraisers and YOUR help is needed more than ever! • cash & item donations are welcome and we are accepting them NOW! Please contact the GFIA office at (770) 438-7744 to make your donation. • NEW! A photo preview of the auction items will be posted … on-line bidding will be open early so everyone can take part … Bid! Bid! Bid!

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