Frequently Asked Questions

Is this just another GPO (group purchasing organization) program?
No. This program has been negotiated directly by CCCA with SYSCO (and Entegra Procurement Services). This exclusive program will be available to all members of CCCA in the continental United States, while they are in good standing. Camp/conference members with multiple facilities must have at least one CCCA member for each distinct SYSCO delivery route.

How are my SYSCO prices determined?
The program is based on fixed landed cost margins using typical foodservice categories.

Is there an additional fee to join the Buying Power Program?
Membership in CCCA is all that is needed to participate. There is no additional fee for CCCA camp/conference members. Once you sign the member/customer agreement with SYSCO, you also will be given a log in and password to access hundreds of other facility related items within the Entegra Procurement Services program.

Are there additional savings through allowances?
The special manufacturer pricing offered for products included in the CCCA program is in lieu of allowances, as the extra savings are included in the program pricing.

How do I know what the agreement requirements are for participation?
Please refer to the CCCA member customer agreement for all the details, which your SYSCO marketing associate will review with you. Each participating camp/conference center must agree to purchase 80 percent or more of its foodservice products from SYSCO. Camps/conferences must be CCCA members in good standing.

How do I know this program will really benefit our organization?
Complete the Buying Power Program Interest Form, and fax it to CCCA at (719) 260-6398. You will be under no obligation to participate. A SYSCO marketing associate will contact you in order for you to examine the savings expectations before enrolling.

What do I do if I have questions or issues?
As with any new program, there will be questions. Your primary contact is your SYSCO marketing associate. In the event that you have unresolved concerns, Scott Nemelka, regional vice president business development for SYSCO Corporation, at Nemelka.Scott@corp.sysco.com, or by calling (801-563-6294). SYSCO will then ensure that these issues are addressed. Contact Susan Marconi, National Account Executive for entegra Procurement Services, at (708) 481-9392.

What is CCCA’s role?
In exchange for these services, CCCA receives a small administrative fee from SYSCO (and Entegra Procurement Services). If you would prefer not to participate in the manufacturer allowances program with Entegra, please notify CCCA in writing of this preference within 30 days of signing up for the program.

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Use this form to indicate interest and learn more about the program. Questions? Call Bob Baylor at (888) 922-2287, extension 121, or e-mail him at bbaylor@ccca.org.

(Program FAQS Revised March 29, 2011)

Some 3CA members are saving as much as 25 percent on their cleaning and sanitizing chemical purchases from Ecolab. Ecolab offers a complete line of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals to 3CA members---whether your camp or conference is a current Ecolab customer or not.

Ecolab Benefits

With its ultra-concentrated, dispensed cleaning and sanitizing products, Ecolab, a partner in 3CA's Buying Power program, can save you money and lower your risk profile for food-borne illnesses. The products can be delivered by your major distributor or directly by Ecolab, if desired.
By using the combined buying power of 3CA's members and the new partnership of Ecolab and 3CA, you can save money while receiving the award-winning service for which Ecolab has become so well known.

Contact

To save your camp or conference money on cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, contact Henri Roberts, Ecolab's Corporate Accounts Manager . E-mail Henri.Roberts@ecolab.com to learn more and sign up, and check out www.ecolab.com; or call Henri at (303) 222-1720.