Last year’s legislative session was one of the most challenging in the state’s history.

Now we’re going round two.

When state legislators return to Olympia on January 9, they’ll have a nearly $2 billion budget shortfall to reconcile. All revenue options will be on the table.

The WRA government affairs team is busy working to protect the restaurant industry from any resulting tax or fee increase proposals; but your story is the most important piece of our defense strategy.

Hill Climb & Taste Our Best is your day-long opportunity to join hundreds of your industry peers in telling lawmakers how their decisions will impact your survival and success. We’ve made all the appointments, and prepared everything you need to make these meetings a success. Just show up, ready to talk!

At the end of the day, join us at the Taste Our Best Legislative Reception—the most highly anticipated social event of the legislative session. Come savor some of Washington’s most celebrated food and drink, and continue the conversation with legislators and fellow industry leaders.

Register NOW!

Hill Climb & Taste Our Best

Jan. 23, 2012
9 a.m. –– 4 p.m.
Taste Our Best: 5 p.m., Washington Center for The Performing Arts

See you there!

The winners in each category will be announced Aug. 16 at the WRA’s Toasting the Finest awards ceremony at Washington National Golf Club in Auburn.

A fun way to support the industry Golf FORE! Education
Golf FORE! Education supports ProStart, our culinary arts program, and scholarships. ProStart touches the lives of students throughout Washington, many of whom are at risk teens. ProStart is a nationally accredited technical training program that is taught in more than 70 public high schools in Washington. And, it changes lives. Register a foursome and support our future.

The after party: Toasting the Finest & silent auction
After a day at spectacular Washington National Golf Club you’ll enjoy the finest Washington wines, micro brews and culinary fair prepared by award winning Executive Chef Duff. Toasting the Finest includes a silent auction and celebration of industry leaders in a festive atmosphere.

How you can support:

Individual golfer: $150
Foursome: $600
Hole sponsor: $500
Foursome & hole sponsor: $900 (best value)
SOLD OUT!!

Aug. 16, 2011
Washington National Golf Club
14330 SE Husky Way Auburn, WA 98092

Schedule of events
11:00 a.m. – Noon – Registration check in
Noon – Shotgun scramble and box lunches
5:30 p.m. The after party: Toasting the Finest

Event contact:

Jennifer Dixon
Email: jdixon@WRAhome.com
Phone: 877.695.9733
Fax: 360.357.9232
Mail: 510 Plum Street SE, Suite 200 Olympia, WA 98501-1587

WRA members have been traveling across the state for the unique opportunity to meet with their legislators in Olympia. The WRA government affairs team is able to make gains on behalf of members through this annual event.

“Our grassroots network is key to protecting restaurant’s business interests,” said Anthony Anton, WRA president and CEO. “When a legislator’s constituent takes the time to come to Olympia and tell them how legislation is impacting them it sends a clear message.”

The WRA team makes the event easy for members by scheduling your appointments, briefing you on key topics and providing a staging area for members to gather and network.

January 24, 2011, is your day to “Climb the Hill.”