Governor Earl Ray Tomblin Declares September We Card Awareness Month

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OMEGA is a West Virginia-based organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the business interests of the state’s petroleum marketing, retail grocery, and convenience store industries.

As a network of over 225 locally owned businesses, OMEGA actively promotes cooperation, advocates for favorable legislation, and provides education and resources to its members. With over 50,000 employees, OMEGA members significantly contribute to the state’s economy, generating more than 10% of all state taxes and supporting local communities through scholarships, charitable donations, and civic involvement.

OMEGA is committed to fostering industry growth while serving West Virginians with essential services like fuel, food, and convenience.

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OMEGA offers three types of membership: Convenience Store Members, Petroleum Marketer Members, and Grocer Members, all of which play a vital role in providing fuel, food, and essentials across West Virginia. As a liaison with state and national agencies, OMEGA works closely with organizations like NACS, PMAA, FMI, and the N.G.A. to advocate on behalf of its members.

We keep members informed through newsletters, legislative updates, an online resource hub, and educational seminars. Additional member benefits include access to the Encova Workers’ Compensation Discount Program and participation in our annual Trade Expo and fundraising efforts for children’s charities. OMEGA is here to support, advocate, and enhance the success of our industry members.

Details: Press; September 23, 2014

Whereas, the national non-profit organization, The "We Card" Program, Inc., is designed to provide training and education to the retail community to help retailers comply with age-restricted product laws and serve their communities as responsible retailers; and

Whereas, through The "We Card" Program Inc., in-store training and education materials, online training programs, and the mystery shopping service "ID Check-Up" are available to all West Virginia retailers on We Card's website, www.wecard.org; The "We Card" Program, Inc., is also endorsed by the West Virginia Oil Marketers and Grocers Association and the West Virginia Wholesalers Association; and

Whereas, if we work together, West Virginia will benefit from responsible retailing community that successfully prevents tobacco and other age-restricted product sales to minors.

Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved that I, Earl Ray Tomblin, Governor of the Great State of West Virginia, do hereby proclaim September 2014, as:

"We Card" Awareness Month

in the Mountain State and encourage all retailers to participate by letting their customers know that "In West Virginia, we don't sell tobacco and other age-restricted products to kids,"

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of West Virginia to be affixed.

Done at the Capitol, City of Charleston, State of West Virginia, this the twelfth day of September, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Fourteen, and in the One Hundred Fifty-Second year of the State.

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OMEGA members play a vital role in West Virginia, supporting communities through substantial tax contributions and a wide-reaching presence across the state. With over 55% of the population living in border counties, our members are dedicated to serving both local and regional needs. Beyond business, we’re proud to give back, having contributed over $3.1 million to children’s charities since 2003, reflecting our commitment to making a positive difference.