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What is SEMA?
Southeastern Meat Association (SEMA) represents the interests, issues and concerns of meat and/or poultry packers, processors and distributors in the Southeastern United States.
Who is SEMA?
SEMA Members represent the top meat industry producers, suppliers, packers and vendors in the Southeast.
Why Join SEMA?
Membership in the Southeastern Meat Association (SEMA) gives you and your company a chance to shape the future of the meat industry in the United States.
Keep Up-To-Date
SEMA Members stay abreast of industry news and regulations (SEMA Newsletter), and attend educational courses and meetings to increase the efficiency of meat and poultry plants.
The Best Meat Products
If you are a grocery retailer or restaurant looking for a great products to satisfy your customers - you have come to the right place!
The Southeastern Meat Association (SEMA) is an organization of persons, firms or corporations who are meat and/or poultry packers, processors or distributors, and firms furnishing services or supplies to the packers, processors and distributors. Member companies represent the top meat producers and suppliers in the Southeast.
SEMA strives to provide networking, partnership and educational opportunities to its members to ensure the success of all its 300 member companies. The annual convention provides an excellent opportunity to learn and network with others in the meat industry.
Southeastern Meat Association
2024 SEMA Annual Convention and Trade Show
June 6-9, 2024
700 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin, Tennessee 37067
Convention Registration & Information
SEMA office: Phone 910-240-3210
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Online application and membership renewal in the Southeastern Meat Association for January 1 - December 31, 2024.
Download SEMA Membership Application or Renewal forms.
Payments to SEMA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.
They may be deductible under other provision of the Internal Revenue Code.
Southeastern Meat Association
400 Capital Circle SE, Suite 18270
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
(910) 240-3210
The Southeastern Meat Association (SEMA) annually sets aside funds to provide scholarships to students who have made a commitment to pursue a career in the meat industry. Through this program, SEMA seeks to help promising students offset some of the costs of a higher education and to encourage quality people to enter and be successful in the meat business.
SEMA Scholarships are available to students enrolled on a full time basis in programs leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in meat science, food science, animal science, or a related field. Students must be enrolled at a University in the Southeastern United States where Association members are located. These states are: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi.
Children of SEMA members (including children of employees of member companies) are eligible for these scholarships. These students must be seeking either a B.S. degree in meat science, food science, animal science, or a related field or be seeking a four year business degree at any accredited four year college or university. In order for the child of a member who is seeking a business degree to be eligible, the chief executive or owner of the Association member company must certify that to the best of their knowledge, the applicant seeking a business degree intends to seek a career in the meat industry.
Candidates for the scholarships must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 at the time of application. Eligible students must be entering their junior or senior year of study.
Previous scholarship recipients may re-apply for future grants but will be considered on an equal basis with other applicants. There are no automatic scholarship renewals. Each student must apply each year.
Age, gender, race, religion, national origin or financial needs are not conditions of eligibility for the award.
The scholarship amount currently approved by the SEMA Board of Directors is two thousand dollars ($2,000) each.
Scholarship recipients will also be invited to attend the Association Annual Meeting on an expense paid basis (See attached policy). At this meeting, the scholarship award recipients will be recognized before the entire membership of the Association as the scholarship winners. During organized educational and informal social sessions award recipients will have the opportunity to meet business owners and executives in the meat industry. Additionally, recipients will be given free access to tour the exhibit hall where vendors meet with members to discuss equipment, supplies and other offerings to support the businesses of the processing members of the Association. Students who attend this meeting are encouraged to actively participate in the meeting schedule.
The SEMA Board of Directors has approved funding for up to two (2) scholarships for 2024.
Each Applicant must complete and submit the following;
The SEMA Scholarship is intended to be used primarily for the payment of scholastic expenses such as academic tuition and fees. Secondarily the funds may be used for books and/or other learning materials. Consequently, when possible, payment will be made directly to the Financial Aid Office of the recipients’ university. SEMA will ask the Financial Aid Officer to verify registration of the Scholarship recipient. If it is not possible to make the payment to the Financial Aid Office, SEMA may elect to pay the Scholarship directly to the scholarship recipient. Upon receiving the payment, SEMA will ask the recipient to provide invoices showing funds are used for tuition, books, etc.
In the event a scholarship recipient withdraws from school or transfers to another major during the term of the Scholarship, any unused balance of the award must be returned to the SEMA Scholarship fund.
The Southeastern Meat Association is pleased to provide these scholarships as part of our commitment to the future or our industry.
Southeastern Meat Association
400 Capital Circle SE, Suite 18270
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: 910-240-3210
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2024 SEMA Scholarship Information and Application Form.pdf
Southeastern Meat Association
Board of Directors
2022-2023
President
Dave Lee
D. L. Lee and Sons
Vice President
Brian Sapp
White Oak Pastures, Inc.
Treasurer
Jerry Mosley
Bari Beef International
Chairman of the Board
Steve Harris
Travis Meats
Tom Carroll
Sunset Farm Foods, Inc.
Sep Harvin
Williamsburg Packing Co.
Mark Hyde
Reiser
Gus Maroun
DeLaval Cleaning Solutions
Scott McBride
Uncle John's Pride, LLC
Duane Mobley
Astro Products, Inc.
William (Billy) Nettles
Nettles Sausage, Inc.
Monika Rausch
Fieldstone Meats of Alabama
Joe Villari
Villari Food Group
Executive Director, Fran Gilbert, CAE
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The Southeastern Meat Association, SEMA, is an organization of persons, firms or corporations who are meat and/or poultry packers, processors or distributors, and firms furnishing services or supplies to the packers, processors and distributors. Member companies represent the top meat producers and suppliers in the Southeast.
SEMA strives to provide networking, partnership and educational opportunities to its members to ensure the success of all its 300 member companies. The annual convention provides an excellent opportunity to learn and network with others in the meat industry.
Buy the Best Meat Products
If you are a grocery retailer, looking for a great product to drive traffic to your meat counter, decrease your in-house costs and satisfy your customers - you have come to the right place!
If you are a restaurant, looking for a great product for your next "center of plate" special, then you have come to the right place!
SEMA members produce top-of-the line and value-added products for grocery retailers and the food service industry. Member companies can provide you with products ranging from:
Download the SEMA Brochure
Southeastern Meat Brochure (Revised 2022).pdf
We appreciate your interest in all the Southeastern Meat Association has to offer: high quality meat products for sale by our members, membership in an active meat industry group, information.
Please note that when you contact us, your personal information is not shared with anyone else.
E-mail us directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or contact us by mail or phone:
Southeastern Meat Association
400 Capital Circle SE, Suite 18270
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
(910) 240-3210
Help Shape the Future
Membership in the Southeastern Meat Association will give you and your company a chance to shape the future of the meat industry in the United States.
Even if you are a member of other organizations, you are invited to join this dynamic association for the tremendous benefits you can receive.
Membership costs will be kept as low as possible to encourage participation.
Get Help or Get Involved - Committees
The standing committees, which make recommendations in vital areas of the Association's operation, include Executive, Education, Regulatory, Membership and Annual Meetings.
The committees work all year long to promote the general interest and education of the Association and of its individual members.
New Technical Services Committee will allow you to get help from within the membership or outside professional help if needed. Committee includes industry consultants and university experts with expertise in:
Keep Up-To-Date
An Annual Meeting and numerous short courses are held each year to provide a wealth of educational information designed to increase the efficient operation of meat and poultry plants. Idea exchange among members, decision making to establish association policy, and fellowship among friends are goals of our meetings.
Monthly, the Southeastern Meat Association members will receive the news bulletin (Southeastern Meat FAX), either through Fax or via access to the web site. This news bulletin keeps members abreast of new and revised regulations affecting the meat industry nationally and area wide. Interesting information concerning individual members and other association news is included in the bulletin.
Great Value for Your Dollar
Dues Structure:
Regular Members:
1-25 Employees = $215 per year
26-50 Employees = $265 per year
51-150 Employees = $365 per year
151- over = $465 per year
Associate Members = $265 per year
Apply or renew your SEMA Membership online: https://www.southeasternmeat.com/about-sema/member-application-renewal
Download the SEMA Brochure
Southeastern Meat Brochure (Revised 2022).pdf
Other SEMA Services
Sell your excess supplies or equipment with a free ad on the web site. Find links to all of the important meat industry sources on the SEMA web site.
What is the Southeastern Meat Association?
The Southeastern Meat Association is an organization of persons, firms or corporations who are meat and/or poultry packers, processors or distributors, and firms furnishing services or supplies to the packers, processors and distributors.
What are the Goals of the Southeastern Meat Association?
Membership
Membership in the Southeastern Meat Association is of two types:
Management
The Southeastern Meat Association is guided through the leadership of the elected officers and directors.
The Board of Directors consists of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Executive Director and elected directors. The immediate Past President serves as an ex officio member of the board.
The Board of Directors meets several times a year to discuss industry problems, plan industry action and guide the association.
Download the SEMA Brochure
Southeastern Meat Brochure (Revised 2022).pdf
The Southeastern Meat Association welcomes two types of members:
Members - Food Industry Leaders
SEMA Members include some of the top companies in the Southeast, including beef, pork and poultry packers and processors.
The Members List page gives you immediate access to company names and contact information. This page is password-protected and accessible only to SEMA members.
Associate Members - The Best Meat Industry Supplies
SEMA Associate Members include the best suppliers available, including companies that sell food packaging, natural and fibrous casings, spices, equipment and liquid smoke. Members also provide consulting services including expertise in OSHA regulations, HACCP, FSIS / USDA regulations and food processing sciences.
Build relationships with suppliers so that they can help you succeed in your business.
The Associates page gives you immediate access to company names and contact information. This page is password-protected and accessible only to SEMA members.
Dues Structure - Great Value for Your Dollar
Processing Members:
1-25 Employees = $215 per year
26-50 Employees = $265 per year
51-150 Employees = $365 per year
151- over = $465 per year
Associate Members = $265 per year
Apply or renew your SEMA Membership online: https://www.southeasternmeat.com/about-sema/member-application-renewal
Download the SEMA Brochure
Southeastern Meat Brochure (Revised 2022).pdf
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