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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 is April 3-4, 2012.
Tenative Program
Healthy Food Trend: Keeping Your Products Competitive
OFPA Convention and Exposition 2012
106th Annual OFPA Convention
Holiday Inn Convention Center
Springdale, Arkansas
Additional convention information:
• Convention Program 2012 (printable PDF) Note: Program is tentative
• Preregistration Form (online and printable PDF)
• Golf Tournament Form (online and printable PDF)
Now Available! Pay for membership dues or convention activities with credit cards using the PayPal system. A PayPal account is NOT required. Click here to pay with a credit card. If paying by credit card, please also complete the online preregistration form or golf tournament form.
Overview of Convention Program 2012
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012 SCHEDULE
OFPA GOLF TOURNAMENT
9:00 am Shadow Valley Country Club, Rogers, AR
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 SCHEDULE
ALL INDUSTRY BREAKFAST
7:30 am Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
8:30 am to 12:00 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
EXPOSITION
12:00 to 6:30 pm Convention Ceter, Hammons Hall I-III
EXPOSITION LUNCHEON
12:00 to 1:30 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall I-III
EXPOSITION WORKSHOPS
1:30-4:00 pm Holiday Inn and Convention Center
EXPOSITION RECEPTION
4:00 to 6:30 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall I-III
Complete Convention Program 2012
REGISTRATION: APRIL 3-4, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm
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. Breakfast and lunch tickets are available to registered guests but are not included in the registration fee.
Preregistration fee for the convention is $50 per person (includes the reception). Preregistration deadline is March 25. After March 25, the registration fee is $75. Registration can be cancelled by written request to OFPA. No refunds after March 25, 2012. 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, 2012. Phone: 479-751-8300. Click the OFPA link here to book your hotel accomations.
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012 SCHEDULE
• OFPA GOLF TOURNAMENT
9:00 am 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 two flights 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. Hole sponsorships are available for $100/hole.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 SCHEDULE
• ALL INDUSTRY BREAKFAST
7:30 am Hammons Hall IV
Enjoy a hearty buffet-style breakfast. The annual business meeting includes brief reports on current issues in the food industry. Scholarship recipients and poster competition winners will be announced.
• EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
8:30 am to 12:00 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
Moderated by Cinda Stricklen, OFPA President.
Attend educational sessions from invited speakers
Welcome and Remarks
8:30 am
Dr. Mark Cochran, Vice President for Agriculture, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Walmart Healthy Food Initiative
8:45 am
Joe Quinn, Director Issue Management and Strategic Outreach, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Quality Control for Healthy Foods: Why the Label is as Important as the Contents
9:30 am
Maureen Dolan, Assistant Professor and Entrepreneur, Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Arkansas State University
Morning Break
10:15 am
Child Nutrition and the Food Industry
10:30 am
Jamie Baume, Assistant Professor, Nutrition, Department of Food Science, University of Arkansas
Tyson's Approach to the Healthy Food Trend
11:15 am
Karen Shank, Nutrition Manager, Research and Development, Tyson Foods, Inc.
EXPOSITION
12:00 to 6:30 pm Hammons Hall I-III
Enjoy a luncheon and reception while attending this comprehensive regional food processing exhibition. Explore over 80 exhibits with the latest innovations in products, services and equipment. Examine products and maintain relationships on the food industry. Visit exhibits and register for door prizes.
EXPOSITION LUNCHEON
12:00 to 1:30 pm Hammons Hall I-III
Enjoy a luncheon while attending the exposition. The luncheon will feature OFPA member company products.
WORKSHOPS
1:00-4:00 pm Holiday Inn and Convention Ceter
Raw Products and Crop Protection
1:00-5:00 pm Holiday Inn, Salons BC
William Russell, Allens, Inc.
Discussion on IPM and sustainable agriculture.
Student Presentation
1:30-2:30 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
Presentation will be given by University of Arkansas students on topics related to healthy foods.
Workshop 1 To be announced
1:30-2:30 pm Holiday Inn, Salon G
Workshop 2 To be announced
1:30-2:30 pm Holiday Inn, Salon H
Afternoon Break
2:30-3:00 pm
Student Presentation
3:00-4:00 pm Convention Center, Hammons Hall IV
Presentation will be given by University of Arkansas students on topics related to healthy foods.
Workshop 3 To be announced
3:00-4:00 pm Holiday Inn, Salon G
Workshop 4 To be announced
3:00-4:00 pm Holiday Inn, Salon H
EXPOSITION RECEPTION
4:00 to 6:30 pm Hammons Hall I-III
Join us for the Reception during the final hours of the exposition. Appetizers will be served and a limited open bar will be available during the event. Visit vendors to earn chances to wine prizes. Participants must be present to win.
WIN GIFT CARDS!
Gift cards sponsored by OFPA member companies will be given away during the convention. To sponsor gift cards contact OFPA at (479) 575-4607.
2011 Gift Card Sponsors: 3M Microbiology, Ball Corporation, Bay Valley Foods, Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Crown Cork & Seal, Dancing Bear Ingredients, Forbo Adhesives, Griffith Laboratories, Leon C. Osborn, Monterey Mushrooms, Oxbo Corporation, Pepper Source, Pure Line Seeds, SynergyTech, Whallon Machinery