Congratulations: Hall of Fame Award winner: James S. Bugg Sr., CFE: Chairman and Owner Decorating Den Systems.[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This award, IFA's oldest and most prestigious, is presented to an IFA Immunofluorescent assay (IFA) A blood test sometimes used to confirm ELISA results instead of using the Western blotting. In an IFA test, HIV antigen is mixed with a fluorescent compound and then with a sample of the patient's blood. member, past or present, who exemplifies the optimum in franchising and has contributed significantly to the advancement of franchising and the franchising community. Serial entrepreneur Serial entrepreneur Business person that successfully starts (does not kill) a number of different businesses. James S. Bugg Sr.'s, CFE CFE Conventional Forces in Europe (treaty) CFE Cash Flow to Equity (finance/accounting) CFE Comisión Federal de Electricidad (México) CFE Certified Fraud Examiner , career started during his college years when he sold Kirby vacuum cleaners vacuum cleaner, mechanical device using a draft of air to remove dust, loose dirt, or other particulate matter from dry surfaces. It is especially useful on highly textured surfaces, such as carpets and upholstery, that are difficult to clean by wiping or brushing. door-to-door. Following a 15-year stint with Kirby, he created Fairfax Industries, co-founded the National Acceptance Corp. and became president of Merrill Laboratories and International Cosmetics. In 1970, Bugg became a regional director of Century 21 and in his short time there guided the opening of 325 franchises. In 1979 he co-founded Partners Real Estate and helped sell 425 franchises in just three years. In 1985 he was appointed president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Decorating Den Systems and currently presides as chairman and owner. The company now encompasses more than 500 units in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada. Much how Bugg inspired growth and progress throughout each of these business enterprises, his dedication and quest for Verb 1. quest for - go in search of or hunt for; "pursue a hobby" quest after, go after, pursue look for, search, seek - try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the service excellence were also prominent during his years of involvement with the International Franchise Association. In cooperation with 1993 IFA Chairman C. Stephen Lynn, CFE, Bugg helped pioneer the effort to open IFA's membership rolls to franchisees. Under Bugg's chairmanship in 1994, the association's board of directors formally approved franchisee-inclusion--a major milestone in IFA's history. In addition to the 11 years he served on the IFA's board of directors, Bugg chaired and served on several other committees including Awards; Marketing and Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most ; Minorities in Franchising, International Affairs Noun 1. international affairs - affairs between nations; "you can't really keep up with world affairs by watching television" world affairs affairs - transactions of professional or public interest; "news of current affairs"; "great affairs of state" ; and Long-Range Planning. Bugg has been recognized for his achievements' earning the East Coast Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Institute of American Entrepreneurs and being named Washingtonian of the Year in 2007 by Washingtonian magazine. His contributions to the community include serving as chairman of the Yellow Ribbon Fund The Yellow Ribbon Fund is a charity that helps American servicemen who are injured during active service. The charity was set up on March 1, 2005.[1] , an organization created to assist injured military personnel; founder and chairman of the African Safari Club; cofounder co·found tr.v. co·found·ed, co·found·ing, co·founds To establish or found in concert with another or others. co·found of the African Wildlife Foundation; founder of the Grand National Foundation; and co-founder of the Chesapeake Heritage Foundation. HALL OF FAME AWARD WINNERS YEAR WINNER COMPANY 2007 U. Gary Charlwood, CFE Charlwood Pacific Group 2006 Don Dwyer, Sr. (1934-1994) Dwyer Group 2005 David and Gail Liniger RE/MAX International, Inc. 2004 Frederick A. DeLuca, CFE Subway Restaurants 2003 Ralph J. Weiger, CFE Moneco Group 2002 Irl H. Marshall, CFE Franchise Consulting Services 2001 Bruce C. Cotton, CFE Jerrico Inc. 2000 Dr. Lloyd T. Tarbutton, CFE Econo Lodge International 1999 Joseph & Florence Francis The Barbers, Hairstyling Inc. 1998 Robert Rosenberg, CFE Allied Domecq Retailing USA 1997 C. Stephen Lynn, CFE Shoney's Inc. 1996 James Whitman McLamore Burger King Corp. 1996 Nate H. Sherman Midas International Corp. 1995 E. Jan Hartmann, CFE Ziebart International Corp. 1994 F C. "Bud" Hadfield Kwik Kopy Corp. 1993 David Thomas Wendy's International 1992 Bill & Bonny LeVine, CFE Postal Instant Press 1991 Frank Carney, CFE Pizza Hut 1990 Marion Wade ServiceMaster 1989 Kemmons Wilson Holiday Inns Inc. 1988 Irvine Robbins Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream 1987 Arthur Bartlett Century 21 Real Estate Corp. 1986 Ray Kroc McDonald's Corp. 1986 Col. Harland Sanders KFC Corp. 1986 Palmer Waslien Southland Corp. 1986 Seiichi Suzuki Duskin Co. 1985 Warren Rosenthal Jerrico Inc. 1984 Elmer Winter Manpower Inc. 1983 Ray Burch Schwinn Bicycle Co. 1982 Bernard Browning, CFE General Business Services 1981 Henry Block H&R Block Inc. 1980 A. L. Tunick Chicken Delight 1979 William Rosenberg, CFE Dunkin' Donuts |
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