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Attend the OFPA annual Convention and Exposition held each spring.
OFPA members and registered guests learn about new trends in the food industry
during technical sessions and the exposition.
An evening of dinner and entertainment
allows members to network in an informal setting.
Next Convention scheduled for April 6-7, 2010
FOCUSING ON THE CUSTOMER
OFPA Convention and Exposition 2010
104rd Annual OFPA Convention
April 6-7, 2010
Holiday Inn Convention Center
Springdale, Arkansas
Additional convention information:
• Convention Program 2010
• Preregistration Form (online and printable PDF)
• Golf Tournament Form (online and printable PDF)
Convention Program 2010
REGISTRATION: APRIL 6-7, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration packets can be picked up at the registration desk located in convention center lobby.
NAME BADGES AND TICKETS ARE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT THE CONVENTION.
Convention registration includes OFPA/Ozark Section IFT Exposition/Reception and educational meetings. Meal functions are available to registered guests but are not included in the registration fee.
Preregistration fee for the convention is $35 per person. Spouses are complimentary. Preregistration deadline is March 25. After March 25, the registration fee is $50. Registration can be cancelled by written request to OFPA. No refunds after March 25, 2010. Substitutions are allowed. “No-shows” will not receive a refund.
LODGING
The Holiday Inn, 1500 South 48th Street, Springdale, AR, 72762, has reserved a block of rooms for our convention under Ozark Food Processors Association. To receive convention rates, the hotel reservations should be made before March 1, 2010. Phone: 479-751-8300.
TUESDAY, APRIL 6TH, 2010 SCHEDULE
• OFPA GOLF TOURNAMENT
9:00 a.m. Shadow Valley Country Club, Rogers, AR
Entry fee is $110 per person ($440 per team) which includes range balls, 1/2 cart, greens fees, and lunch. Prizes awarded in twoflights determined by score.
Proceeds from the tournament will be contributed to the OFPA scholarship fund.
There will be an additional $25 late fee for payment received after March 1st.
• WINE RECEPTION and INDUSTRY DINNER
6:00-9:00p.m. Convention Center, Hammons Hall III-IV
Join us for a wine reception to honor exhibitors and member companies, followed by the Industry Dinner. Phillip Bryant, OFPA President, will welcome guests. Scholarship recipients and Product and Beverage Innovations Competition winners will be announced. Gift cards will be given away during the evening. Must be present to win. Cash bar and buffet dinner will be available throughout the night.
• Three-time Grammy-Nominated Duo
"Trout Fishing in America"
For thirty years the three-time Grammy-nominated duo, Trout Fishing in America, has been delivering their witty, intelligent and original brand of music to audiences across the United States, Canada and parts of Europe. While maintaining a heavy touring schedule, the duo also produced thirteen albums and picked up over twenty national awards and honors. Their concerts are sparked by expectional performance skill and musicianship, engaging the audience from the first notes to the final encore. |
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7TH, 2010 SCHEDULE
• ALL INDUSTRY BREAKFAST
8:00 a.m. Holiday Inn, Salon F-G
Enjoy our hearty buffet-style breakfast. The annual business meeting will include brief summary reports on current issues in the food industry.
• EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
Moderated by Phillip Bryant, OFPA Vice President.
Gift cards will be given away during the morning meetings. Must be present to win.
Welcome and Remarks
9:00 a.m.
Dr. Milo Shult, VP for Agriculture, University of Arkansas
Social Media is the New Customer Service
9:15 a.m.
Myra Golden, Senior Trainer, Myra Golden Seminars
Title 2
9:30 a.m.
Speaker 2, TBA
Morning Break
10:30 a.m.
Consumer Awareness of Food Safety
10:45 a.m.
Frank Yiannas, Vice President -Food Safety,
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
To Be Announced
11:30 a.m.
Myra Golden, Senior Trainer, Myra Golden Seminars
• LUNCHEON AND EXPOSITION
12:30-6:30 p.m. Convention Center, HH I-III
Enjoy a luncheon from 12:30 to 2:00 while attending this comprehensive regional food processing exposition. Explore over 80 exhibits with the latest innovations in products, services and equipment. Examine products and maintain relationships in the food industry. Visit all exhibits and register for door prizes.
•Raw Products & Crop Protection
1:30 p.m. Holiday Inn, Salons F-G
Moderated by Williams Russell, Allens, Inc.
Join us for a round table discussion onIPM, sustainable agriculture, and the challenges it brings to the food processing industry.
GIFT CARDS sponsored by OFPA member companies will be given away during the meals and educational sessions. To sponsor gift cards contact OFPA.
2009 Gift Card Sponsors: 3M Microbiology, Ball Corp., Bay Valley Foods, Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Chestnut Labs, Crown Cork & Seal, Dancing Bear Ingredients, F&H Food Equipment, Forbo Adhesives, Griffith Laboratories, Heartland Supply, Industrial Pipe & Supply, International Dehydrated Flavors, Leon C. Osborn,` Monterey Mushrooms, Pak-Tec, Pepper Source, Pure Line Seeds, SynergyTech, Univar USA