Community Involvement

Annual Food World Magic City Classic – 2008 marks our 8th year participating as presenting sponsor of the competitive event showcasing the annual football rivalry of Alabama A & M and Alabama State Universities. The “Classic” is the longest continuous football rivalry held in Birmingham, Alabama. Buffalo Rock feels that this is a great opportunity and is proud to share in the rich history and tradition that this game affords the faculty, staff, alumni and students of both institutions. http://www.themagiccityclassic.com/ Recent years have recognized record crowds in the 64-year history of the game of over 68,000 people who packed Legion Field in Birmingham. Celebrities such as athletes Magic Johnson and Charles Barkley, John Stallworth, LL Cool J and Tom Joyner, recording artist Ciara and Comedian Rickey Smiley are just a few who have attended the event. BellSouth hosted the kick-off luncheon featuring Congressman Artur Davis. Amsouth Bank hosted the team luncheon featuring NFL great Cornelius Bennett and UAB Basketball coach Mike Davis at the Sheraton downtown ballroom. Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets – The golf tournament, formerly known as the Bruno’s Memorial Classic is the only Champions Tour event held in the state of Alabama and was held May 1-7 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge in Hoover, Alabama. We are the official caterer, food and beverage supplier of the 7-day event where we provide over 250 volunteers to come and service the event. Volunteers range from cashiers, concession stand servers and waitpersons. http://www.regionscharityclassic.com. Birmingham’s Bowling for Junior Achievement – Regulary, our employee-partners volunteer to bowl to raise money for Junior Achievement of Greater Birmingham. Junior Achievement uses hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life. In partnership with business and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential. We support this program as it helps students with their growth and understanding of the business world and helps to prepare them in their future careers. http://www.ja.org/ Mobile Division serves the community by providing sponsorships, product and significant volunteerism for the following events: “Partners in Education” with 22 area schools, both public and private, including employee-partners volunteering in excess of 100 hours each school year in support of their programs. We sponsor events such as Teacher Appreciation Day, Field Days, Award Days, Perfect attendance awards, Teacher and student orientation Day and provide financial support for both Academic and Athletic Programs. Spring Round Up – The Alabama Sheriff’s Boys Ranch is a residential home for boys thru high school age that have been removed from their family home. These boys have never been in any trouble and the ranch gives them a stable family environment. Two employee partners serve on the advisory board and we sponsor their major fundraiser “Spring Round-up” St Jude by the Bay – Silver Sponsor of a weekend full of activities. Silent auction and golf tournament to raise monies for St Jude’s Hospital. One Employee-partner especially is committed to this event and donates over 50 hours per year. Pepsi Sertoma Family Fishing Rodeo – Held annually Labor Day Weekend promoting Families fishing together and raises monies for Mobile and Baldwin County Sertoma Clubs. We have been the title sponsor for six years. Major stage sponsor of “BayFest” since its inception. Bayfest is a three days family music festival held in downtown Mobile. An Employee Partner serves on the Board of Directors and volunteers more than 45 hours each year. www.bayfest.com Mobile BayBears is a Professional baseball team affiliated with the Padres. The “BayBear’s” provide family fun for the entire community and the stadium is host to several activities benefiting local charities. The Home Run Trot benefits the Child Advocacy Center, the Rookie League is a baseball league for children in urban communities, and the Mark Harmon Celebrity baseball game and bowling tournament benefits the Senior Citizen Association, players volunteer their time by reading to area elementary students at various schools in the area. We are proud to be a major sponsor. Active Members of The Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, North Mobile Chamber of Commerce, Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce.

Huntsville’s Panoply – Panoply is a major arts and music festival held in Huntsville, Alabama, traditionally in early spring. Since 1997, we have been a proud sponsor of the event. With crowds estimating over 50,000 annually, and over 80 performers throughout the 4-day event, it has come to be one of the premier events in the Southeast. http://www.panoply.org/ Panama City’s Annual March of Dimes Walk – For several years we have participated in the March of Dimes Walk to raise money in their efforts to help prevent birth defects. Not only do our employee-partners give of their personal time to walk the event, they also set up check points and man special event trailers to help keep the public hydrated. We provide the product, trailers and the people power to help ensure that the event is a success. http://www.marchofdimes.com/ Panama City donates product annually to volunteers of Kidsfest, a festival attracting over 10,000 people to hear Storytellers and bands, watch Karate demonstrations and children are able to meet over 15 of their favorite cartoon characters. Proceeds from this event help special day cares in the community provide free day care to underprivileged children allowing their parents to seek gainful employment. Panama City also provides product to volunteers of the Bay County Heart Association’s annual Heartwalk which raises money to benefit the American Heart Association. Pensacola Division provides financial support, sponsorship, product and employee-partners to help make the following local events successful: Pensacola State Fair - We are proud to be an official sponsor of The Pensacola Interstate Fair ("the Fair").The Fair is the largest and most exciting event held on the Gulf Coast! The Fair serves the useful purpose of providing the facilities for the Agricultural, Educational, Scientific, Livestock, Cultural, Commercial and Industrial resources of surrounding counties and states. Being of an Interstate character attracts and receives exhibits and participants from all over the country! http://www.pensacolafair.com/fairinfo.html Fiesta of Five Flags -  Fiesta of Five Flags is an annual celebration of the founding of Pensacola, the first European settlement in the United States, in 1559 by Spanish Conquistador, Don Tristan DeLuna. Since that time, five different flags have flown over the City; the Spanish, French, British, Confederate and American. This Top 20 celebration is one of the oldest and largest festivals in Florida and will be held May 31 - June 10, 2007. Buffalo Rock is the exclusive soft drink provider and we are proud to lend our employee-partners as volunteers to assist with the Crawfish Festival, Seafood Festival and Fiesta Parade. Beulah Sausage Festival - Buffalo Rock is proud to participate in this festival as a sponsor and exclusive beverage provider. The Beulah Fire Department has held its annual sausage festival to raise funds in support of community fire protection. These funds are used to purchase both fire suppression and emergency medical equipment which greatly enhances the quality of emergency services within the community and helps provide equipment that would not otherwise be available. The 30 plus members of the Beulah Fire Department, their families, and hundreds of individuals from the community donate their time, energy, and resources to ensure the success of this outstanding charitable event. Numerous local businesses understand the worthiness of this event by donating their products and services to help make the Sausage Festival a successful endeavor. http://www.beulahsausagefest.com/ The Sausage Festival prides itself on clean and wholesome family entertainment featuring live country music from some of Nashville’s hottest acts, arts & crafts booths, carnival-style rides, games, and of course SAUSAGE. Billy Bowlegs Festival http://www.fwbchamber.org/ content/events/festbowlegs.htm Emerald Coast Foundation Poker Run - http://www.emeraldcoastpokerrun.com/