To Bruce Davis from Marcia Hutchins, Manager, Retail Contract Aministration
January 26, 2011
Bruce Davis, Chairman of the Board
Elmer’s Restaurants, Inc.
Jasper’s Food Management, Inc.
363 High Street
Eugene, OR 97401:
Dear Bruce:
This letter confirms that you have been an approved Oregon Lottery Key Person (based on the legal definition) without interruption since 1993.
In addition to satisfying a very detailed and in-depth personal, financial and criminal background investigation completed by sworn officers of the Oregon State Police, a Key Person is determined by the Oregon State Lottery to be a person of good character, honesty and integrity.
Elmer’s Restaurants, Inc. and Jaspers Food Management, Inc., companies in which you are a shareholder and Chairman of the Board, have been Oregon Video Lottery retailers for over ten years. Our reviews and audits of the retail establishments owned by Elmer’s Restaurants, Inc. and Jaspers Food Management, Inc. have shown a strong record of compliance.
One of the Oregon Lottery’s requirements is that you qualify for and maintain valid liquor licenses issued by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, another State agency with its own statutes, rules and criteria, for each of your establishments. You have done so.
Over the years, I and my staff have found you to be cooperative, proactive, and willing to contribute your own ideas toward the betterment of the Oregon State Lottery.
On a personal note, I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with you and your team, and expect to continue our positive working relationship.
Sincerely,
Marcia Hutchins, Manager
Retail Contract Administration
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To Bruce Davis from Steve Ungar, Chairman, Oregon Lottery Commission
January 28, 2011
Bruce N. Davis
Chairman of the Board
Elmer’s Restaurants, Inc.
363 High Street
Eugene, OR 97401
Dear Bruce:
I have had the opportunity to work with you over the past four years on policy issues relating to video Lottery
During the last two contract rate-setting hearings, which I chaired, you testified before the Oregon Lottery Commission and provided a detailed analysis on the commission rate paid to Lottery retailers and the rationale for it. Your participation in these public hearings and in private meetings with me have been informative and insightful.
Similarly, you have met with the former Governor’s Chief of Staff, Directors and other members of the Oregon Lottery on a number of occasions, and have worked closely with the leadership of the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association. You are known for being honest, reliable, and for providing useful business analysis and thoughtful policy recommendations.
I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with you and I appreciate the contributions you have made to the Oregon Lottery over the years.
Sincerely,
Steve Ungar, Chairman
Oregon Lottery Commission
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To Cecelia "Midge" Hough from Mark Jaehnig, OLCC Investigator, Eugene Regional Office
Dear Cecelia,
On behalf of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, we would like to recognize you and your team, at Jasper’s Food Management, Inc. for being active and committed members of the OLCC’s "Responsible Vendor Program".
The purpose of the Responsible Vendor Program is to adopt and implement "best practices" to reduce and curb underage drinking and prevent alcohol sales to minors.
The OLCC has been impressed over the years to the level in which Jasper’s has embraced the Responsible Vendor Program and implemented it into your pre-employment and on-going employee training programs.
our agency can see, in the random checks that we have performed on Jasper’s Delis, that the clerks are well educated and take their partnership with the OLCC seriously.
It is clear to the OLCC that Jasper’s understands the importance of on-going training and its’ importance in responsible alcohol sales and service.
Thank you for your participation and your commitment to the program is commendable you have been a vital part in OLCC’s mission to promote responsible dispensing of alcoholic beverages and reducing underage drinking.
Congratulations on your new position at Blackhawk Restaurant Group, LLC they are getting great employee and we are losing a fantastic industrry partner.
Sincerely,
Mark Jaehnig
OLCC Investigator
Eugene Regional Office
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