It's worth the trip!

1. January 2013
Volume 3, Issue 6
Commissary Express Line
Your Commissary … It’s worth the trip!
Fort Riley Commissary
Commissary shoppers say ‘hello’ to New Year
January means resolutions and
Peter Howell
renewed perspectives for most
Store Director
people, so now is a good time to
peter.howell@deca.mil
look at ways to make the most of
785-239-6621 x 3100
what your commissary has to offer.
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Customer Service 3120 couponing easy Is there an on-site sale near me?
Asst. Store Dir. 3114 Check out On-Site Sale.
Grocery 3148 Since its introduction late last Where can I get the news and
Produce 3122 year, commissary shoppers are videos that DeCA releases? Check
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Application deadline for scholarships Kay’s kitchen
means now is the time to get the forms always open
There’s an essay to write so don’t procrastinate
Kay’s recipes,
The Scholarships for Military submit an essay and nutrition tips
Children Program awards $1,500 applications must be turned in and shopping
scholarships to students from to a commissary by close of advice are just
military families. business Feb. 22. a click away,
Eligibility requirements, The scholarship program is 24/7.
application forms and other administered by Fisher House Kay’s Kitchen
information about the scholarships Foundation, a nonprofit
can be found at organization that provides
www.militaryscholar.org. assistance to service members
This year’s applicants must and their families. Find us on Facebook
Store Director’s Scoop
Hello and welcome to 2013. patrons whether in the United are experiencing low production
What a year 2012 was for your States or overseas shopping your of acceptable greens. This in
local commissary as we commissary, and is driven to turn means we will not accept
completed the 28 month provide the best possible standard lessor quality products for our
construction and had a grand service level. Your Ft. Riley customers and may need to reject
opening last March. Loads of commissary fared well in this deliveries, or even have our
fun and prizes were won by realignment and only minor deliveries shorted from the
many and savings was captured changes may or may not be manufacturer.
by all. Thank you for being part noticeable. Of course, while we Super Bowl! Don’t forget to
of our year and so supportive of all prepare for Department of shop your commissary to find the
all we endured, together! Defense budget cuts, you can be best prices for all your Super
DeCA will continue to deliver rest assured that we will do Bowl needs with additional
the world class benefit everything we can to preserve discounts on Soda, Chips,
throughout 2013, yet we may your benefit as you know it Pretzels, Dips, Sauces, etc. If
experience some of the same today. you need it, we have it and at the
budget issues as all services. We Now I would like to add an best overall price in town. So
recently deployed a realignment apology for the shortage of some stop by and get your party going,
program called Commissary sought after pre-packaged salads. Your Commissary – It’s Worth
Levels of Authorized Standard As you may know, the cold the Trip!
Services or CLASS. This weather has taken its toll on the
program is aimed at providing a lettuce and greens industry and
consistent level of service to all our suppliers, across the nation,