California Automatic Vendors Council

06/05/2026

The Vistar WEST buying show was held this week in Anaheim, CA. Even though I forgot to take many pictures, some of my favorite people to see included Pam Bolstad, Jill Abram, Lisa Mattias, Sadie Bernhardt, Noel Caskey, Lori Endres, Tricia Valdez, and of course Cathy Feeley!

06/05/2026

03/11/2026

BIG NEWS…. OVER 120 NEW EXHIBITORS have registered to date. This is the year to see new products, new technology, and new equipment for YOUR Business!

To register, go to namanow.org, Trade Show.

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01/14/2026

At our annual dinner - the C.A.V.C. "2025 Operator of the Year" award went to:
GREG BELL, Continental Convenience Solutions.

Acknowledging his many years of service to CAVC and management of the CAVC Walsh Family Scholarship, Greg has contributed many years of dedication to all of the CAVC events.

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At our annual dinner - the C.A.V.C. "2025 Associate of the Year" award went to:

STEVE ENDRES, U.S.I. (U-Select-It)

Acknowledging his many years as our annual meeting Golf Chair, along with serving on the CAVC Board. Steve also serves as the Treasurer on the AAMC board.

Also, Lisa Mattias, our new CAVC President, thanked Robert Donohue for his outstanding job as our outgoing President of two years with a nice bottle of wine.

01/14/2026

As we continue to display our networking activities at the joint annual meeting with AAAMC, these photos were captured at our Friday evening Dinner, silent & live Auctions and awards.

01/12/2026

more pictures from the Friday MAIN event!

01/12/2026

The newly named "Friday MAIN Event" was a fun day of bowling, pizzas, and fun networking with industry friends. Thanks to the 2025 Event Chair, Chip (and Michelle) English for arranging everything!

1st Place: Rod, Albert, Vinny & Jessa
2nd Place: The Elliott's (Todd, Cindy, Max) & David Atnip
Most overall strikes: Max Elliott
Best Dressed: Cindy & Todd Elliott
Most Enthusiastic: Diane Bell
Lowest Score: Kathy O'Brien (hey, she won some $$)

more pictures to follow

01/12/2026

Early Friday morning, some brave & faithful golfers braised the heat to compete in our annual golf tournament. Big thanks go to Alishia Zaldivar for her terrific job as 2025 Golf Chair (with help from Steve Endres). Also, thanks to Chip English for taking these pictures.

01/12/2026

Thursday evening during our annual joint meeting, CAVC honored Jerry & Loretta Scott for their 40+ years of serving in our state council, NAMA , and local charities. Note: Jerry & Loretta started the Scott Family Foundation "Stu Case memorial" a few years ago and donates to the Operator of the Year, and Supplier of the Year favorite charities in their name. Jerry also served on the NAMA Board of Directors, CAVC past President and was awarded the "Operator of the Year" by NAMA. Guests such as Dan Marchetti, Richard Schramm, Dan Reeves and Robert Donohue spoke about all the contributions and time that Jerry & Loretta gave. Although they have sold their Canteen franchise, they will forever remain our close friends!

01/12/2026

Our joint annual 2025 meeting with CAVC (CA) and AAMC (AZ) state councils was held in Indian Wells, CA. Opening the event were our two Presidents, Chuck Hogan-AZ (left) and Robert Donohue (CA). After the welcome, it was turned over to Greg Wilson (Education chair) for an awesome time with 5 guest speakers. Very informative afternoon!

09/06/2025

CAVC can’t wait to honor one of its own ….JERRY & LORETTA SCOTT
At our annual meeting next week in Indian Wells, CA - we will have a chance to personal thank them for all their years of being such an incredible part of our “family”.

Their industry support has been exceptional for 40+ years! WOW.

08/22/2025

Our joint annual meeting with the Arizona group is Sept 11-13. It’s being held at the Renaissance Esmeralda Hotel in Indian Wells. Hotel rooms must be booked by this Friday to receive our group discount which saves quite a bit of money off the normal hotel rate.

Greg Wilson and Max Duarte have a super education program lined up on Thursday from 1 to 5 PM.

Alishia Zaldivar has already maxed out on our golf tournament with the number of participants.

Chip English has a fun program scheduled for all the non-golfers at Fantasy Springs bowling competition and lunch.

Lisa Mattias is putting together a great list of auction items for this year !

If you have any questions about the meeting, text back or PM us.

06/05/2025

The annual BILL WALSH SCHOLARSHIP Fundraiser, held its annual Atnip-Phelps Golf Tournament at Rio Hondo Golf Couse this past Monday. Thanks Larry Atnip for organizing it, great turnout everyone!

05/25/2025

NAMA Show May 2025! Thanks to CHIP ENGLISH for representing CAVC in the NAMA booth, to recruit new members.

Also some friends that were fun to see at the show! Industry Friends like Jeffrey Duerr (wife Dawn), Continental group (Chip, Michelle, Greg, Diane & our favorite attorney Heather Bailey), Alan & Jennifer (aka Sam) and the three legends: Brian Douglas, Richard Cassel & Bill Dixon - First Class Aramark,
Cathy Feeley & Claire Hogan (Southwest Refreshments), a favorite Terry Touchton & of course, Neil Swindale (NAMA’s Allied member of the Year!