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• Updating the Web site also commercially expensive at approximately $600, but easier to have an elected Webmaster from the Affiliate membership do it. Need to take precautions to prevent access by hackers. Increases the number of inquiries and facilitates membership subscription. Facilitates online monthly newsletter and reports. for distribution to attendees of the 2009 Affiliate Council Meeting. IAFP Requirements for Affiliates: Carl Custer and Leilani McDonald referred to Affiliate compliance with the requirements that Affilates: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. File an annual report with IAFP Hold an annual meeting Maintain President as IAFP Member Maintain Delegate as IAFP Member Have at least five IAFP Members within their membership • • • Membership Growth Issues: Leilani McDonald and Dan Erickson opened discussion on the economic impact of the current economy on Affiliate membership and activities. While some noted staff cuts, new Affiliate establishments, and “sinking lid” policies at universities, others noted no change or an increase in membership. Strategies such as providing quality programs at an affordable rate in a “cool” place should minimize any losses. Adding adjuncts such as industry workshops to more general meetings will defray costs. Involving students will assist with membership continuity. Sid Camp described how the Georgia Affiliate has started a new stipend award to enable food safety professionals from regulatory bodies to attend the IAFP Annual Meeting. Dan Erickson, with full support from the Council, asked that the Board encourage IAFP Members to become members of their Affiliate, and that Affiliates be recommended to encourage their members to become IAFP Members, especially given the new, less financially onerous fees structure. Leilani McDonald was asked to also include a request in the Affiliate View newsletter, and to investigate a written proposal from John Bruhn to use membership postcards or E-cards. Planning Issues: Several suggestions were provided for the 2009 Educational Session and Affiliate View. The Chair, Secretary and Leilani are to further investigate. Topics included: 1. 2. Web site development for Affiliates, carried over from 2008 Affiliate award holders to describe their achievements and any novel programs to encourage membership Tax requirements for non-profit organizations Simple development of CEUs and CLUs for Affiliate workshops Audiovisual equipment for Affiliates Many Affiliates have failed to meet all of these requirements. Tennessee and Mississippi Affiliates have been out of compliance for several years, have not communicated in that time, and hence face being removed from the list of recognized IAFP Affiliates. Affilate Social Activity: Helene Uhlman suggested the possibility for a separate social event for the Affiliate Council to encourage networking. The suggestion was well received, but it was agreed that time for such an event during the IAFP Annual Meeting would be difficult to schedule. Affiliate Reports: Delegates offered a summary of their Affiliate’s activities and accomplishments in the past year. recommendations to executive Board: 1. That the Board encourages IAFP Members to become members of their Affiliate, and that Affiliates be recommended to encourage their members to become IAFP Members, especially given the new, less financially onerous fees structure. That the Board encourage Affiliates to take a greater role in intrastate communication during food safety issues such as outbreak investigations. Approve Dan Erickson as the new Affiliate Council Secretary 2. 3. 3. 4. 5. Passing of the Gavel: Chairperson Carl Custer passed the gavel to Roger Cook, signifying the beginning of his term as Affiliate Council Chair. next Meeting Date: 7:00 a.m., Sunday, July 12, 2009 in Grapevine, Texas. Adjourned: 9:40 a.m. Chairperson: Carl Custer. To ensure that all Delegates have the opportunity to share their Affiliate’s activities and successes (see agenda, Affiliate Reports) Leilani McDonald suggested that Affiliates could bring a one-page, tabulated summary NOVEMBER 2008 | FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS 857

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