Alcohol Education 

Advocates of Drinking Responsibly

IWBDA members are comitted to being "part of the solution" in the prevention of Advocates of Drinking Responsibly Beer distributors and brewers are absolutely committed to reducing drunk driving, illegal underage drinking and alcohol abuse. They are deeply involved in the communities in which they live and do business. The industry has spent over $200 million over the last 10 years to fund research, public safety, and education and prevention campaigns to curb alcohol abuse. 

Bemiss Distributing Company, Inc.
Contact: Paul Bemiss
101 South Industrial Parkway
P.O. Box 493
West Union, IA 52175
563.422.6095 

Educate Youth on Underage and Illegal Drinking: 

• Donated approximately $2,000 to programs such as DARE throughout their territory. 

• Provided “Family Talk” and “College Alcohol Awareness” booklets to the 2 colleges in our territory. 

Promote the Responsible Use of Our Product: 

• Provided 10 designated driver billboards throughout the key summer selling season and the holiday seasons. 

• Provided a free shuttle bus for our biggest event that usually has approximately 8,000 people in attendance. 

Retailer/Server Training: 

• Sponsored Training for Intervention ProcedureS(TIPS) training with the help of local law enforcement and offered it to our retail accounts and provided them with a meal as well. 

Partner with Law Enforcement: 

• Provided 300 “WE ID” Drivers License booklets throughout our territory to our accounts.