February 27, 2008

OLYMPIA -The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) is offering free, one-day classes for Korean-speaking licensees titled "Responsible Liquor and Tobacco Sales."Classes will be held in both Seattle and Olympia throughout 2008.

A Korean-speaking WSLCB representative will present information on:

• Acceptable forms of identification for the purchase of alcohol and tobacco
• Recognizing and dealing with over-service of alcohol

Seattle Classes
Location: WSLCB Seattle Distribution Center (4401 E. Marginal Way S)
Upcoming Dates: March 12, April 9, May 14
Time: Classes run from 10 a.m. to noon.

Olympia Classes
Location: WSLCB Olympia Field Office (921 Lakeridge Way SW, Suite 301)
Upcoming Dates: March 26, April 23, May 28
Time: Classes run from 10 a.m. to noon.

All persons involved in the sale of liquor and tobacco or the service of alcoholic beverages are encouraged to attend. Restaurant and grocery store employees, servers, bartenders, security guards, and others would all benefit from such training.

The training will help businesses succeed by:

• Preventing tobacco and liquor law violations
• Improving customer relations
• Reducing licensee and server legal liability

Please call Tony Kim at (360) 664-1625 to reserve seating and to obtain a complete schedule of Korean-language class dates in 2008.

Contact: Tony Kim, Advertising Compliance and Education and Training Coordinator, 360-664-1625
Anne Radford, Communications Consultant, 360-664-1604

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