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| New Human Resources Manager Joins NDI |
| New Weight Loss Company Benefit |
| 2011 Frank J. Gaziano Lineman Awards |
| Take a course in Oenology |
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Domestic Beer of the Month
Bud Light is now the official beer of the NFL!
 In one of the largest league sponsorship deals in history, Anheuser-Busch InBev NV has made Bud Light the official beer of the nation's richest sports league. This year, Bud Light has replaced rival Coors Light, brewed by MillerCoors LLC, and whose deal with the NFL expired at the end of last season. "This gives Bud Light real ownership of professional football within the beer category," said Dave Peacock, president of the U.S. division.
Bud Light is the best-selling beer in the U.S., but shipments of the beer declined last year for the first time since it was introduced in 1982, fueling recent efforts by Anheuser to ramp up advertising of the brand.
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Microbrew
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Woodchuck Ciders
The fall season means its apple harvest time and time for some good cider and the best cider around is Woodchuck Hard Cider. Produced in Middlebury, Vermont, the company produces several types of ciders under the Woodchuck name. The ciders available are the Amber Cider, 802 Dark & Dry Cider, Granny Smith Cider, Pear-Apple Cider, Raspberry-Apple Cider and a Private Reserve Pumpkin Cider. If you don't know which one to buy, then try their Variety Pack! www.woodchuck.com
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Wine of the Month
FLASQ
Merlot & Chardonnay
FLASQ Wines ...
A Great Wine, Any Time
With grapes grown in California, harvested at peak times and blended with the highest care, FLASQ wines are 100% American made and bottled in eco-friendly, easy-to-handle and easy-to-chill aluminum bottles. These half bottle containers conveniently serve two full glasses of wine. The packaging is portable and perfect for today's active healthy lifestyles. www.flasqwines.com |
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Non-Alcoholic Beverage of the Month
Marley's One Drop All Natural Coffee Drink
Marley's One Drop is a premium, all-natural ready-to-drink coffee. The delicious, all natural blends of gourmet coffee use beans from the mountains of Jamaica where they are known for producing some of the best tasting coffee in the world. The One Drop premium ready-to-drink coffee has two delicious flavors to wake up your day: Coffee and Mocha. Try some today!
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 Fall has officially arrived in Maine. The leaves are slowly starting to change color, high school football is underway and sports fans are excited about the Patriots 3-1 record with a highly-anticipated big game on tap this weekend against the Jets.
It won't be long before the holiday season is upon us. There's no better time than now to review our product portfolio and start planning for those parties and family gatherings. You can do this quite easily by going to our website at www.nat-dist.com and going to the "Our Products" page.
I know that many of you may be going to some Halloween gatherings at the end of the month. I ask that while you're enjoying our products, you consume them in a responsible manner and have a designated driver. After all, "Responsibility Matters."
Jeff Kane
President & CEO
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New Human Resources Manager Joins NDI Senior Management Staff
 In September, Lisa Erskine became the new Human Resources Manager for National Distributors. Lisa currently holds Senior Professional Human Resources Certification (SPHR) and over the years has had progressively responsible experience in all aspects of Human Resources. She also offers to us distribution industry experience through her HR work while at VIP auto supply stores. You may reach out to Lisa at any time through e-mail via our Contacts page on our website. We welcome her to the company and look forward to having her as a great influence to all team members.
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New Weight Loss Company Benefit
 It was recently announced by the President of National Distributors, Inc., Jeff Kane, that we will be introducing a new benefit program for our team members and their dependent spouses as part of our health and wellness commitment. The program will run on Tuesday mornings and evenings and is designed to help everyone shed excess pounds and keep it off over the long run. Carrying excess weight can impact one's productivity, self-image and ultimately could have serious medical implications. So join the program and get healthy. For more details please contact Lisa Erskine HR Manager at lerskine@nat-dist.com.
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2011 Frank J. Gaziano Offensive and Defensive Lineman Awards
  It's football season and our Selection Committee is ready to review nomination papers for this year's Frank J. Gaziano Offensive and Defensive Lineman Awards. The winners of this year's awards will be announced at the banquet at the Augusta Civic Center on Sunday, January 29, 2012. For more information about these awards, check out our website at www.gazianolinemanawards.org.
Oenology ~ "The Study of Wine"
This segment of this month's newsletter is dedicated to Oenology which means the "study of wine." An Oenologist is a true wine connoisseur who can share many interesting facts about an immensely complex and sophisticated beverage, its ingredients and the roles they play in the wine making process. Here are a few examples of some wine terminology and what it means:
 Oenology - the study of wine
Varietal - A specific grape variety
Finish - The feel and flavor left in the mouth after swallowing
Length - The duration of the wine's finish
Bouquet - The pleasant and characteristic smell of wine
Persistence - The length and flavor of the bouquet
Supple - Easy to taste and sense with a soft texture
Football & Halloween
  Football & Halloween — What do they have in common? Not much! Both activities take place in October. One is a "scary" occasion and the way the Patriot's played against Buffalo was also quite "scary." On our website and Facebook page you should be able to view all of the promos taking place at various venues throughout our sales territory for both football and Halloween.
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Our Monthly Wine Review
~ Troublemaker ~
 Hope Family Winery is releasing this oddity: A Rhone inspired blend made by Austin Hope. This wine is craft blended with 73% Syrah, 8% Petite Sirah, 7% Mourvedre, and 12% Grenache... from three different vintages: 2008, 2009, and 2010.
Troublemaker wine combines elegance and power. Bright aromas of black cherry and licorice evolve into a stronger bouquet reminiscent of smoked meats. The wine shows amazing depth and intensity with a rich and textural mouth feel. Complete with bright red fruit flavors along with hints of leather and cocoa, it is a well-balanced wine that culminates with an extended finish.
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Think ahead...if you drink, don't drive!
Please consume our products responsibly!
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