All of us are becoming very sensitive to the effects of the current economic downturn. Escalating costs play havoc with every type of operation, be it a home, business, or an Association such as ours. To date we have managed to stay on top of our financial situation, thanks to the help received from our industry friends. However, each year it is becoming more difficult to maintain a balanced status. Much helpful work is being conducted by more than a dozen Standing Committees and an equal number of other committees with specific tasks assigned to them.
Some committees are quite large and cover many interests.
For example, the Farm Methods Committee, chaired by Dale Termunde, who is assisted by James I. Kennedy, has 11 subcommittees, each with a chairman of its own. Presently there are four or five committees without chairpersons. Any volunteers among those attending the 67th Annual Meeting will be greeted with open arms. In total, over 200 dedicated hard-working Members serve on these committees. In recognition of their efforts, a revised list of Members serving on various committees will be published in the Journal of Food Protection sometime this fall.