SEMA_________________________________
SOUTHEASTERN MEAT ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 620777; Oviedo, FL 32762 Phone: 407-365-5661
MAY 2004 |
VOLUME 19, No. 5 |
SEMA ANNUAL CONVENTION
JUNE 10-13, 2004
ADAM’S MARK HOTEL
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
“TEAM STRATEGY = VICTORY LANE”
Come join us for excellent meetings, networking, fun and relaxation
along a 23-mile stretch of sun-drenched sand. During your free time at
the convention you can experience NASCAR racing at DAYTONA USA or visit
the many other attractions Daytona has to offer.
Convention registration packages are out. If you have not received one,
and are interested in attending, please contact the SEMA office at 407.365.5661
or the program and registration forms are available on the SEMA website
at www.southeasternmeat.com
CONVENTION REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 18
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In order to become successful in your company,
you must properly plan as a team,
making sure to consult the old man who has
traveled through the sands of time………
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FSIS UPDATES WEBSITE
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service launched a newly designed
website April 20th.
It was designed to make finding information about food safety easier and
faster.
To visit the new website click on to www.fsis.usda.gov
FOOD LABELING
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending for 60 days the
comment period for an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking published
in the Federal Register of July 11, 2003 (68 FR 41507).
Since reopening the comment period, FDA has scheduled a Food Advisory
Committee (FAC) Nutrition Subcommittee meeting for April 27 and 28, 2004.
The outcome of this meeting may help determine the course of action for
trans fat labeling.
For more information, see the Federal Register.
JAPAN-U.S. CONTINUE TO MEET
On April 24, 2004, the Government of Japan and the United States Government
held a consultation in Tokyo on the resumption of beef trade between Japan
and the United States. Representatives from the two Governments discussed
the overall framework towards resumption of beef trade between Japan and
the United States. Technical items discussed were:
- Definition of BSE and the method of testing
- Definition of Specified Risk Materials (SRMs) and the method of removal
- Appropriate surveillance
- Appropriate feed ban implementation
- Risk categorization / status of countries
- Cattle month-age identification
MORRIS NAMED DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR OF POULTRY PROGRAMS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service
has announced the selection of Craig A. Morris, Ph.D., as the new deputy
administrator of AMS’ Poultry Programs.
As Poultry Programs deputy administrator, Dr. Morris is responsible
for facilitating the strategic marketing of products from the poultry
and egg industries in domestic and international markets and through various
programs and services.
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48% OF ALL MIDDLE MANAGERS ARE WAITING UNTIL THE
ECONOMY IMPROVES TO LOOK FOR NEW JOBS…………………….
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OSHA TARGETS HAZARD WORKSITES
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced its site-specific
targeting (SST) plan for 2004.
This year’s program is effective April 19 and will initially cover
about 4,000 individual worksites on the primary list that reported 15
or more injuries or illnesses resulting in days away from work, restricted
work activity, or job transfer for every 100 full-time workers. The primary
list will also include sites based on a “Days Away from Work Injury
and Illness” rate of ten or higher (ten or more cases that involve
days away from work per 100 full-time employees).
The following list covers the most frequently cited standards for the
“General Industry” for the year 2003. For those that have
followed this list in the past should not be surprised by the results.
- Hazard Communication - 7,009 violations for $1.33 million
- Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) – 4,681 citations
for $4.21 million
- Respiratory Protection – 4,130 violations for $1.22 million
- General Requirements for Machinery (incl. machine guarding) –
3,495 citations for $3.78 million
- Electrical; Wiring methods – 3,211 violation for $1.31 million
- Powered Industrial Trucks – 2,858 violations for $1.79 million
- Bloodborne Pathogens – 2,508 citations for $1.23 million
- Electrical Systems Design – 2,303 violations for $1.29 million
- Mechanical Power (Transmission Apparatus) – 2,281 citations
for $1.14 million
- Personal Protective Equipment – 1,883 violations for $1.31 million
With proper training your facility can better protect itself from the
high cost of accidents and potential OSHA enforcement that could follow.
This information was provided by Chilton Consulting Group…
IT’S NOT JUST FOR DINNER ANYMORE
Breakfast meetings are the wave of the future. Breakfast is the most
important meal of the day. It is also one of the best times for business
meetings.
Although business-related breakfast meetings are not new, there’s
plenty of evidence that they are increasing in popularity. People are
more alert and available in the morning. Your mind is clear and you don’t
have the pressures. Once you arrive at your office, job responsibilities
take priority.
Another benefit with breakfast meetings is that they usually are cheaper
than lunch meetings, and a lot cheaper than dinner meetings.
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39% OF AMERICANS BELIEVE 10 YEARS
IS A GOOD LENGTH OF TIME TO STAY AT A JOB……………………………
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HELPING YOU TO BUILD A BETTER TEAM
Quotes from Successful Businessmen
Give your workers more sophisticated jobs along with better tools, and
you’ll discover your employees will become more responsible and
bring more intelligence to their work. Bill Gates, co-founder and
chairman, Microsoft
Machines don’t matter – minds do. And to be successful,
companies must engage the mind, talents and attitude of each employee.
Curt Coffman, researcher, author
A basic rule of organization is to build the fewest possible management
levels and the shortest possible chain of command. Peter Drucker,
author
To show your team that they are an asset to your company, take advice
from those that know and bring your key employees to the SEMA convention
for a great learning experience………………..
SEMA Staff
RETIREMENT PHASE
One in three older workers would continue working longer than they’d
planned if their employer offered phased retirement. But many employers
have yet to establish arrangements such as shorter workweeks or flexible
hours.
Such measures may encourage older workers to delay full retirement.
More than half of workers in phased retirement entered into the arrangement
voluntarily to have more leisure time.
SUCCESSION PLAN IS CRITICAL TO YOUR BUSINESS’S FUTURE
Your company is your baby--you started it, nurture it, turned it into
the great success that it is today. But what will happen when you are
no longer running it.
What to do with a family-owned company when the founding father or mother
decides to retire, is incapacitated or dies, is an issue that must be
faced. Yet many business owners haven’t put together what is known
as a succession plan and advisers say companies often suffer as a result.
Business owners do not want to acknowledge their own mortality and that
prevents them from even starting a plan. Other obstacles include an inability
to make some hard decision such as; should the company be passed on to
the owner’s children? Who should actually run the company? What
if there’s no one around who is really capable of doing it?
It’s estimated that 70% of small businesses without a succession
plan do not make it past the second generation. Don’t miss
Norb Scwarz with the Family Business Counseling Group speak on Succession
Planning—“The Final Test of Greatness” at the SEMA Convention!!
HOW DO WE COMPARE????
8 vacation days per year in Hong Kong, where the average
number of hours worked is 2,398
11 vacation days in Los Angeles, where average hours worked
is 2,022
26 vacation days in Paris, where average hours worked
is 1,561
REGISTERED CONVENTION EXHIBITORS (4/26/04)
A.C. Legg
Globe Casing
Hendon & Redmond
Jamison Door/Joe Clark & Associates
Tufco Flooring
Wolfson Casing Corporation
WIN WIN WIN !!!!!!!
Don’t Forget!!!!
There Will Be a Drawing for A TV at the Convention
All You Have to Do is Attend the Convention and Register to Win!
SCHOLARSHIP FUND RAISER
We would like to take this opportunity to recognize those that have
made a cash contribution to the SEMA scholarship fund. Thanks to Vista
International Packaging, Inc. and Karla Weiszer with Wolfson Casing Corp.
We will be holding a Silent Auction at the Convention and all proceeds
will go to the Scholarship Fund. If you would like to make a donation
to the Auction or a monetary donation to the Fund, please contact the
SEMA office at 407.365.5661.
In addition, we will be holding a raffle to win a free registration
for the 2005 Convention.
This is a great opportunity to have some fun while helping students
pursuing a career in meat sciences.
We will only be able to accept cash or checks at the convention…..
MEMBER NEWS
Kim Adrian is no longer with Nu Products, Inc. The new contact is Jim
Sandler, Director of Marketing. He can be contacted at 800.836.7692.
KNOW YOUR ASSOCIATES
INTERPLAST GROUP, LTD. IBS DIVISION
Frank Fang, Marketing Director
9 Peach Tree Hill Road
Livingston, NJ 07039
Phone: 973.740.8270
Fax: 973.994.8002
e-mail: frankfang@interplast.com
We are major PE film/bag makers in the United States with headquarters
in New Jersey and a plant in Texas. For the year 2004, we are implementing
a 2 million-expansion program to make different film for meat packaging
and other industrial related usage. We like being an associate member
of SEMA and would appreciate the opportunity to serve SEMA members’
needs on packaging requirements.
Our inside sales can be reached: Mr. Antonius Tanudjaja, Phone: 973.740.8290
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBER
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA
Mark Dearborn, Location Manager
1805 B Colonial Drive
Thomasville, GA 31757
Phone: 229-227-9600
Fax: 229-227-0202
e-mail: mdearborn@packagingcorp.com
(Referred by: Jimmy Carroll, Jr.)
Sunset Farm Foods
THANKS Jimmy !!!!!!!!!!
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