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  • 2011 Produce Inspection Training

    Date: 10/12/2011 at 8:00 pm

    Location: Atlanta State Farmers Market

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    Southeast Produce Council’s
    2011 Produce Inspection Training Program
    Part II of our 2011 Produce Inspection Training Program will be held October 12-13 at the the Atlanta State Farmers Market in Forest Park, GA.
    The two day course is intended for quality control personnel, produce buyers, produce inventory control personnel and other company associates involved in the receiving, handling, buying and shipping of fresh produce.
    A certificate of completion will be awarded to each attendee who completes both the spring and fall courses.
    Mr. Tom Yawman of International Produce Training (IPT) will conduct the training. Mr. Yawman has over thirty years of produce inspection experience and prior to forming IPT he was an instructor at the USDA’s National Training and Development Center in Fredericksburg, VA.
    We would like to offer our sincere thanks to Andrew Scott and the team at General Produce, Inc. for hosting this year’s training.
    Please note that this class is limited to twenty attendees. Registration is on a first-come first-serve basis and priority will be given to SPC members.

    Those who attended the Part I training in May must register for the October training as well.
    The registration deadline is October 1, 2011. All registrations are to be completed on line.
    Location: Atlanta State Farmers Market 16 Forest Parkway Forest Park, GA. 30297 Administration Bldg. (classroom down stairs) For GPS purposes, just type in 16 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA.
    Pull into the market, make a left at stop sign, then make a right at the stop sign and make a right into the parking lot. 
    Registration Fees:
    SPC members: No charge for SPC members in good standing.
    Non-Member: $495.00 (includes one year SPC membership).
    Nearby Hotels.
    Comfort Inn & Suites
    5087 Clark Howell Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30349
    404-209-7299
    Hampton Inn
    1533 Southlake Parkway, Morrow, GA 30260
    770-968-8990
    7 miles South of the Atlanta Market
    Courtyard Atlanta Airport South
    2050 Sullivan Road, College Park, GA 30337
    770-997-2220

  • 2011 Annual Fall Conference

    Date: 09/22/2011 at 8:00 pm

    Location: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

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    I am proud to call “Music City USA” home and I want to invite all of you to join us at the Southeast Produce Councils 2011 Fall Conference, we have a great schedule of events planned. Come enjoy the beautiful Gaylord Opryland Hotel with its world class amenities, including the 27,000 square ft Raleche Spa, world class dining all located in one of the nation’s top botanical gardens.

    The theme for the conference is “Hot Country Nights”. No jackets and ties are required. We are talking denim and boots so come dressed for the occasion and enjoy some great country music, great food and beverage and have a wonderful stay at the Gaylord Opryland.

    We also have a very informative educational program scheduled with Harold Lloyd as the Keynote Luncheon speaker as well as the speaker at the Friday afternoon educational workshop.

    Click on the Keynote Luncheon link above for more on Harold’s presentations.

    Our schedule of events has changed somewhat from our past conference schedules. The Presidents Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday evening this year instead of Friday evening.

    We will hold the “Jack Daniels” Gala Opening Party on Friday evening. Our entertainment will be the legendary country band Confederate Railroad.

    On Saturday night DJ Elemental will provide country music hits as well as a unique video production with a country music theme with some added classic rock.

    We will also recognize the inaugural graduating STEP-UPP class for 2011 as well as hear our President John Shumans “State of the Council” address on Saturday evening.

    Your registration fees include all food and beverage for our scheduled events. It also includes admission to the educational workshop program. 

    Name badges are required for admittance to all events at the fall conference. There are no exceptions.

    Registration will close on September 5, 2011. Please register early as we do expect a record fall conference attendance.

    The Gaylord Opryland Hotel is approximately ten minutes fro the Nashville airport.

    We have a special roundtrip rate for shuttle service. Go to this link to book your round trip shuttle service.

    Airport Shuttle

    We look forward to seeing you in Nashville.

     

    Sincerely

    Stanley Trout

    Chairman

    2011 Fall Conference


  • Southern Exposure 2011

    Date: 03/03/2011 at 8:00 pm

    Location: Caribe Royale Resort & Conference Center

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    We would like to express our sincere thanks to all of our attendees at Southern Exposure 2011. Our record attendance was just over 1400.

    We hope to see you in Nashville for the 2011 Fall Conference. Registation will open on May 10.

    Here are the links to the Southern Exposure 2011 workshop presentations.

    Workshop I 
    Don Goodwin 

    Winning With New Items

    Workshop II
    John Avola

    Social Media: Engaging Your Target Market Presentation

    Workbook


    Sincerely,

    Andrew Scott
    Vice President
    Southeast Produce Council, Inc.

    Chairman, Southern Exposure 2011             

  • Produce Inspection Training

    Date: 10/06/2010 at 8:00 pm

    Location: Merchants Distributors, Inc.




    Southeast Produce Council’s Produce Inspection Training Program


    Part II of our 2010 Produce Inspection Training Course will be held October 6-7 at MDI in Hickory, NC.

    The final date to register for the October training is September 15, 2010.

    Those who participated in the May 2010 training will be given first right of refusal  for the October training as long as they register by the September 15 deadline.

    The two day course is intended for quality control personnel, produce buyers, produce inventory control personnel and other company associates involved in the receiving, handling, buying and shipping of fresh produce.
    A certificate of completion will be awarded to each attendee who completes both the spring and fall courses.
    Mr. Tom Yawman of International Produce Training (IPT) will conduct the training. Mr. Yawman has over thirty years of produce inspection experience and prior to forming IPT he was an instructor at the USDA’s National Training and Development Center in Fredericksburg, VA.
    We would like to offer our sincere thanks to Mike Burris of Merchants Distributors, Inc. for providing their distribution center in Hickory, NC as the training location for 2010.
    Please note that this class is limited to twenty attendees. Registration is on a first-come first-serve basis and priority will be given to SPC members.
    The registration deadline for the October  2010 course is September 21, 2010. All registrations are to be completed on line.
    Location: Merchants Distributors, Inc. 5005 Alex Lee Blvd, Hickory, NC 28603.
    Registration Fees:
    SPC members: No charge for SPC members in good standing.
    Non-Member: $395.00 (includes one year SPC membership).
    Click on the links above for course overview and additional information
    Register by clicking on “Registration” link below.
     
     
     
     
     
     


  • 2010 Annual Fall Conference

    Date: 09/24/2010 at 8:00 pm

    Location: The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa



    Hotel Reservations






    As the Chair of the Fall Conference Committee I would personally like to invite all of our members to join us in Savannah. We are truly blessed with some wonderful cities in the Southeast and Savannah ranks at the top of the list.
    We have a great weekend of activities planned with an educational program that will hopefully benefit all who attend.
    For those arriving on Thursday please join us at the “Get Acquainted” reception at 7:00 p.m.

    Don't miss this years educational workshop Traceability Today  at 1:00 p.m. on Friday September 24.

    Each member of the supply chain from grower/shippers to food service and retailers will want to hear our roundtable discussion on the requirements and challenges of the new Produce Traceability Initiative. Come to learn more about what you will need to do to prepare and comply! 
    The Presidents Dinner Dance will be held on Friday evening this year and we will have the “Ultimate Tail Gate Party” on Saturday evening. Be sure to wear your favorite college team’s colors as we enjoy some great college football.
    New officers and directors will be elected at the Presidents Dinner Dance.
    The Eleventh Annual Ken Lanhardt Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday. The golf course at the Westin is less than five minutes and shuttle transportation will be provided.

    This years spouse program is a carriage tour of historic Savannah with lunch at Paula Deen's Lady & Sons restaurant.
    We look forward to seeing you in Savannah.

    Register early and please note that room reservations must be booked via the link on our website. Registration and room reservations will open on May 1, 2010 and close on August 23, 2010.
    Sincerely,
    John Shuman
    Shuman Produce, Inc.
    Vice-President
    Chair 2010 Fall Conference Committee
    Southeast Produce Council, Inc.