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Nominations are now being accepted for open positions on each of United's four Market Segment Boards: Grower-Shipper, Fresh-Cut Processor, Wholesaler-Distributor and Retail-Foodservice. New board members will be announced and inducted at United Fresh 2010, April 20-23 in Las Vegas, Nev. Please click on the board of interest to see our current board members.
United's Market Segment Boards include a broad pool of talent from each business segment of the produce supply chain. Boards are empowered to identify, discuss and advance issues of importance within their market sector to ensure United Fresh is meeting specific business needs, addressing critical issues and implementing programs that deliver member value to each market segment. United Fresh Market Segment Boards provide a strong voice for each sector of the supply chain, so that together we can develop a United industry voice for all.
Each board has 20 members predominately representing companies from their respective business sectors, as well as supplier and allied association members that work closely within a specific segment. Terms of service for board members are two years. The boards meet twice a year in person and conduct additional business by phone and web conference.
In addition to the four Market Segment Boards, United's volunteer leadership also includes several cross-cutting Expert Advisory Councils, each addressing a core business area within our industry. They include: Global Advisory Council, Government Relations Council, Food Safety & Technology Council, Supply Chain Council, and Nutrition & Health Council. The five expert advisory councils are vertically integrated, including members from all sectors of the industry, in order to address common issues and challenges. We also invite industry members to consider volunteering for service on one of these expert councils.
All volunteers will be reviewed by the Nominating Committee for consideration, which will present the final slate of nominees for each board to the membership for election later this spring. Those interested in consideration by the Nominating Committee for service on one of these boards may contact Victoria Backer by Monday, January 18, at 202-303-3400, ext. 408.
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