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Call for Nominations of IAFP 2011-2012 Secretary

Tuesday, September, 21, 2010

The International Association for Food Protection is now accepting nominations for the 2011-2012 Secretary. A representative from the government sector will be elected in March of 2011 to serve as IAFP Secretary for the year 2011-2012. Nominations will close October 12, 2010. 

Send letters of nomination, along with a biographical sketch, to the Nominations Chairperson:

Gloria Swick-Brown
c/o International Association for Food Protection
6200 Aurora Avenue, Suite 200W
Des Moines IA 50322-2864 USA
Phone: +1 515.276.3344; +1 800.369.6337

E-mail: dtharp@foodprotection.org

The Secretary-Elect is determined by a majority of votes cast through a vote taken in March of 2011. Official Secretary duties begin at the conclusion of IAFP 2011. The elected Secretary serves as a Member of the Executive Board for a total of five years, succeeding to President, then serving as Past President.

For information regarding requirements of the position, contact David Tharp, Executive Director, at 800.369.6337 or 515.276.3344; Fax: 515.276.8655; E-mail: dtharp@foodprotection.org.

About International Association for Food Protection

The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) represents more than 3,400 food safety professionals committed to Advancing Food Safety Worldwide®. The association includes educators, government officials, microbiologists, food industry executives and quality control professionals who are involved in all aspects of growing, storing, transporting, processing and preparing all types of foods. Working together, IAFP members, representing more than 70 countries, help the association achieve its mission through networking, educational programs, journals, career opportunities and numerous other resources.

For more information, contact:

International Association for Food Protection
6200 Aurora Avenue, Suite 200W
Des Moines, IA 50322-2864 USA
Phone: +1 515.276.3344; +1 800.369.6337
Fax: +1 515.276.8655
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