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ALEXANDRIA, VA - As the convenience and fuel retailing industry established itself after a growth spurt in the 1970s, the government began to take more notice of the increase in stores across the country. New regulations were being implemented concerning energy usage, age-restricted product sales and fuel supplies, to name a few, and many retailers had to adapt quickly to work successfully under the developing rules.
To help the industry make its voice heard on Capitol Hill, NACS ramped up its advocacy efforts by creating a political action committee called NACSPAC.
In February 1981, Richard D. Wood Jr., vice chairman of the NACS Executive Committee for Legislation said: "We plan for NACSPAC to be actively involved in several U.S. Senate and House races that will have a bearing on convenience store operations."
A few years after establishing NACSPAC, NACS debuted the Hunter Club, an elevated supplier membership category that was integral in helping to fund early advocacy efforts that continue to be a crucial part of NACS?? service to its members today.
We??re celebrating our 50th anniversary this year, but we wouldn??t be here without you! Share your photos, videos and memories of the convenience channel and we'll add them to our photo and video galleries. Visit nacs50.com/participate for more information.