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SOUTHEASTERN MEAT ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 620777; Oviedo, FL 32762 Phone: 407-365-5661

SEMA CONVENTION “ Charting the Course”

SEMA members charted their course, at the convention held at The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach FL June 2nd & 3rd. The program presenters gave the audience ideas on how to head off problems before they may arise. Scholarships of $1,000.00 were give to students from Auburn, University of Florida and the University of Georgia.

SEMA WORKING FOR YOU

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) has put together people from a variety of plants to make up a Focus Group. The Focus Group will offer feedback and advice on the need to revise existing food defense guidance materials (e.g. the Self-Assessment Checklist and the Model Food Defense Plans) during a two-day meeting in Washington, DC June 6th & 7th. The goal is to make the materials more understandable and easier to use.

BIRD FLU

The American Meat Institute has an English and Spanish version of a brochure educating consumers on Avian Influenza and poultry safety. To learn more about the Avian Influenza or to educate your consumers, the brochure can be downloaded and printed at www.poultrysafety.org.

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Organic meat grew 55.4% and the total U.S. organic food sales were early $14 billion in 2005.
Organic foods made up 2.5% of all retail sales of food.
Organic Trade Association 2006 Survey
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CHECK SOCIAL SECURITY ON NEW HIRES

After an employee has been hired, you can check the Social Security Number Verification System (SSNVS) to verify that the new hire’s Social Security name and number match. It would be wise to alert applicants that if they are offered a position, your firm will use the SSNVS to verify the information they provided on a non-discriminatory basis. This means you should check on the SSNVS system for all applicants, not just some. To access the site, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/bso/bsowelcome.htm.

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More than 7 million U.S. workers-roughly 5% of the work force-hold two or more jobs simultaneously, including nearly 4 million who have a full-time job and at least one part-time job.
U.S. Census Bureau/Orlando Sentinel
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CONDOLENCES TO THE CARROLL FAMILY

James Carroll Sr. (Jamie) died in a car accident May 23rd. He was 92. Jamie’s father WW Carroll started Carroll Stockyards in the 1920’s, which eventually became Carroll Packing Co. in 1948 and then Sunset Farm Foods in 1980. Jamie was active in the business from 1932 through 1975 when he retired from active involvement. Condolences can be sent to the Carroll family at P.O. Box 963 Valdosta, GA 31603.

LET SEMA WORK FOR YOU

The SEMA web site has a classified section, with four categories:

• Business Opportunities – Restaurants, grocery or distributors looking for products or suppliers;
• Help Wanted - SEMA companies looking to fill a position within their organization;
• For Sale – Processing companies looking to sell excess equipment, paper goods or seasonings. SEMA processing companies needing to sell product overruns, discontinued products or
  paper goods. SEMA associate members needing to sell discontinued inventory;
• Looking for – Processing companies looking for new or used equipment, packaging supplies
  or products;
• Seeking Employment – People outside the Association who are looking for career opportunities.

The classified section is not password protected so web visitors may find your ad. To place ads, call the SEMA office, 407.365.5661 or e-mail, info@southeasternmeat.com.

SEMA companies, who have a press release or other happenings at your company, send it to info@southeasternmeat.com.

SEMA INDUSTRY NEWS

Viskase Corp. has moved, please change you records to;
8205 S. Cass Ave Suite 115 Darien, IL 60561
Phone 630.874.0744 Fax 630.874.0178

Risco USA:Mathew Skinner has replaced Bryan Banner. You can reach Matt at 508.369.3335. Matt will be exhibiting at the SEMA convention.

Townsend Engineering: Al Lupatin has retired after 41 years with the company, his expertise and positive attitude will be missed. David Radford is the sales manager for the southeast and says they will be hiring someone soon.

Alcan Packaging: Frank McDavid retired from Alcan as of May 31st. Frank has been fighting a battle with cancer the past 5 years, but always attended the SEMA conventions and supported the Association. We wish him the best in his retirement.

Teepak: Mike Maynard has retired from Teepak. Mike served on the SEMA Board of Directors, put together the golf tournaments and entertained us at the golf award ceremonies. Hopefully he will join our retirees group and continue attending the conventions.

MEET THE NEW SEMA MEMBERS

PROCESSING

FPL Food LLC
1301 New Savannah Rd., Augusta, GA 30901
Bobby Pace, 706.722.2694

Loin Meats
443 Terracine, Naples, FL 34119
Gerard Duffy, 239.263.8804

ASSOCIATE

Dade Service Corp.
700-A Fentress Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Frank Mihalik, 386.274.5655

Michigan Food Equipment
5644 E. Highland Rd., Howell Michigan 48843
Gary Radtke, 517.545.8560

Ossid MH
P.O. Drawer 1968, Rocky Mount, NC 27802
Fran Ventura, 252.446.6177

The Supply Source
7076 Davis Creek Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256
Robert Stursberg, 904.730.9966

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THINGS TO PONDER………………
Do not follow where the path may lead,
go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Companies that invest in employee learning have higher productivity, revenue growth,
and profit growth than companies that do not.