Our Blog NCBFAA board meeting and Government Affairs Conference 0 BY HOWARD WOLTMANN Posted on December 17, 2014 in Uncategorized It is an honor to serve as the Board member representing the JFK Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association before our industry’s trade association, the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, or NCBFAA. As one of eighteen elected individuals from around the United States who serves with the four-person executive committee, we tackle the issues which face our industry ranging from technology to management to interacting with government agencies whose activities and practices are so varied across every port in the United States that there are never a shortage of issues to be addressed. The board meets quarterly (January, April, June and September) and the September meeting is always immediately before their Government Affairs Conference. Held annually in Washington, DC, this is the time when industry professionals from around the country descend on our nation’s Capitol to hear about, and hear from, the agencies who regulate us and the Congress who writes the laws that govern us and them. On Tuesday, we then disperse across Capitol Hill, visiting offices of Senators and Congressman to discuss and seek their support on the issues which are impacting our industry. The time spent in Washington is valuable for two reasons. First, it allows me to connect with my peers from around the country to hear what is happening in their individual ports and help me understand locally what is impacting our customers. Second, it allows me to network on behalf of the JFK Association, as well as Overton, to stress the importance of free and open trade, border security and fairness from the many government agencies with whom we work. 2014 Government Affairs Conference NCBFAA Save PREVIOUS ARTICLE The revamped overtonfreight.com December 15, 2014 NEXT ARTICLE US v. Trek Leather ruling could impact individuals December 22, 2014 RECENT POSTS Forty years – congrats to Diane von Fürstenburg. december 23, 2014 US v. Trek Leather ruling could impact individuals december 22, 2014 NCBFAA board meeting and Government Affairs Conference december 17, 2014 The revamped overtonfreight.com december 15, 2014 CATEGORIES Uncategorized (4) ARCHIVES December 2014 (4) © Overton & Co. A Position : Global site. Business conducted in accordance with the NCBFAA Terms and Conditions available here. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT

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