Leadership Development ProgramA program for future leaders who have a passion working in the food industry, possess an interest in the dynamics and trends of government, and want to make a difference in the direction of this industry. This program combines elements of mentoring, organizational education, leadership, policy trends, training and guided experiences. We are looking for individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the New Jersey Food Council and who have great potential for growth and advancement in the NJ food distribution business.

Leadership Development ProgramA program for future leaders who have a passion working in the food industry, possess an interest in the dynamics and trends of government, and want to make a difference in the direction of this industry. This program combines elements of mentoring, organizational education, leadership, policy trends, training and guided experiences. We are looking for individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the New Jersey Food Council and who have great potential for growth and advancement in the NJ food distribution business.

2015-2016 NEW JERSEY FOOD COUNCILLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM2015-2016 NEW JERSEY FOOD COUNCILLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

PROGRAM OUTLINEAll programs are held during the week.As much notice as is possible will be given to participants to help with scheduling.

The 2015-2016 Leadership Development Program participants will attend the following sessions:

Session OneLeadership Principle: Getting Organized & What Does Food Industry Leadership Mean?

Welcome/Orientation/Introductions Food Industry Advocacy Insight from NJ Business Leader Understanding the Pulse & Trends of the Food Business Presentation from Committee Leaders Roundtable Discussion Reception with NJFC Executive Committee & Nominators

Session TwoState House, Trenton, NJLeadership Principle: Getting Politically Active!One-day program will include various components listed below:

Tour of Statehouse and witness Legislative Hearings Lobbying 101 Brieng on Legislative Process

Attend a Legislative Fundraiser or Event at Drumthwacket, the Home of the Governor Meetings with Legislative Leadership Understanding the Food Industrys Unique Perspective on NJ Policy Understanding the Role of Government

PROGRAM OUTLINEAll programs are held during the week.As much notice as is possible will be given to participants to help with scheduling.

The 2015-2016 Leadership Development Program participants will attend the following sessions:

Session OneLeadership Principle: Getting Organized & What Does Food Industry Leadership Mean?

Welcome/Orientation/Introductions Food Industry Advocacy Insight from NJ Business Leader Understanding the Pulse & Trends of the Food Business Presentation from Committee Leaders Roundtable Discussion Reception with NJFC Executive Committee & Nominators

Session TwoState House, Trenton, NJLeadership Principle: Getting Politically Active!One-day program will include various components listed below:

Tour of Statehouse and witness Legislative Hearings Lobbying 101 Brieng on Legislative Process

Attend a Legislative Fundraiser or Event at Drumthwacket, the Home of the Governor Meetings with Legislative Leadership Understanding the Food Industrys Unique Perspective on NJ Policy Understanding the Role of Government

PROGRAM OUTLINEAll programs are held during the week.As much notice as is possible will be given to participants to help with scheduling.

The 2015-2016 Leadership Development Program participants will attend the following sessions:

Session OneLeadership Principle: Getting Organized & What Does Food Industry Leadership Mean?

Welcome/Orientation/Introductions Food Industry Advocacy Insight from NJ Business Leader Understanding the Pulse & Trends of the Food Business Presentation from Committee Leaders Roundtable Discussion Reception with NJFC Executive Committee & Nominators

Session TwoState House, Trenton, NJLeadership Principle: Getting Politically Active!One-day program will include various components listed below:

Tour of Statehouse and witness Legislative Hearings Lobbying 101 Brieng on Legislative Process

Attend a Legislative Fundraiser or Event at Drumthwacket, the Home of the Governor Meetings with Legislative Leadership Understanding the Food Industrys Unique Perspective on NJ Policy Understanding the Role of Government

PROGRAM OUTLINEAll programs are held during the week.As much notice as is possible will be given to participants to help with scheduling.

The 2015-2016 Leadership Development Program participants will attend the following sessions:

Session OneLeadership Principle: Getting Organized & What Does Food Industry Leadership Mean?

Welcome/Orientation/Introductions Food Industry Advocacy Insight from NJ Business Leader Understanding the Pulse & Trends of the Food Business Presentation from Committee Leaders Roundtable Discussion Reception with NJFC Executive Committee & Nominators

Session TwoState House, Trenton, NJLeadership Principle: Getting Politically Active!One-day program will include various components listed below:

Tour of Statehouse and witness Legislative Hearings Lobbying 101 Brieng on Legislative Process

Attend a Legislative Fundraiser or Event at Drumthwacket, the Home of the Governor Meetings with Legislative Leadership Understanding the Food Industrys Unique Perspective on NJ Policy Understanding the Role of Government

Session Three Washington, DCLeadership Principle: Advocacy in Washington/Getting Your Message Across

Presentations from NGA/FMI/GMA lobbyists who interact with the federal government Tour Capitol Hill Grassroots Discussion/Presentation Meet with a Member of NJ Congressional Delegation Dinner in Trendy DC Restaurant

Session FourAtlantic CityLeadership Principle: Rubber Meets the Road

Meet an Industry CEO to Discuss Leadership Address Issues including Impact of Bricks vs. Clicks, Health & Wellness, Millennials Rubber Meets the Road Sit in on NJFC Board Meeting Attend Trade Relations Conference

Session FiveLeadership Principle: The Regulatory WatchdogAdministrative Advocacy - Hear from Agency leaders in

NJ Division of Consumer Affairs and Ofce of Weights & Measures

NJ Departments of Labor and Agriculture Food Assistance Programs including SNAP and WIC Homeland Security Dinner with Wine and Food Pairings Closing/Evaluation of the Program

Participate in an informal and candid discussion of the program, including methods to improve it.Formal recognition of Program participants at NJFC event.

NEW JERSEY FOOD COUNCIL30 W. Lafayette Street, Trenton, NJ, 08608

609-392-8899 609-396-6571 Faxnjfc@njfoodcouncil.comwww.njfoodcouncil.com

Session Three Washington, DCLeadership Principle: Advocacy in Washington/Getting Your Message Across

Presentations from NGA/FMI/GMA lobbyists who interact with the federal government Tour Capitol Hill Grassroots Discussion/Presentation Meet with a Member of NJ Congressional Delegation Dinner in Trendy DC Restaurant

Session FourAtlantic CityLeadership Principle: Rubber Meets the Road

Meet an Industry CEO to Discuss Leadership Address Issues including Impact of Bricks vs. Clicks, Health & Wellness, Millennials Rubber Meets the Road Sit in on NJFC Board Meeting Attend Trade Relations Conference

Session FiveLeadership Principle: The Regulatory WatchdogAdministrative Advocacy - Hear from Agency leaders in

NJ Division of Consumer Affairs and Ofce of Weights & Measures

NJ Departments of Labor and Agriculture Food Assistance Programs including SNAP and WIC Homeland Security Dinner with Wine and Food Pairings Closing/Evaluation of the Program

Participate in an informal and candid discussion of the program, including methods to improve it.Formal recognition of Program participants at NJFC event.

NEW JERSEY FOOD COUNCIL30 W. Lafayette Street, Trenton, NJ, 08608

609-392-8899 609-396-6571 Faxnjfc@njfoodcouncil.comwww.njfoodcouncil.com

OVERVIEWThe purpose of the Leadership Development Program is to provide both orientation and skill development to future leaders of various segments of the food industry including food retailers, suppliers, brokers, wholesalers and companies that service the business.

PROGRAM GOALSa) Identify individuals with the potential to become leaders in their business, to

understand the mission of NJFC and potentially to serve on the Board of NJFC;b) Educate these individuals on public policy areas and its impact on their business and

industry bottom line;c) Provide orientation and skills to allow potential leaders to promote the industry; andd) Facilitate the promotion of program graduates into leadership positions both locally

and nationally.

GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATIONa) Nominees must represent a current member company in good standing of the NJ

Food Council;b) Nominee must agree to participate in all elements of the Leadership Development

Program as noted in the program outline (i.e., attend all designated meetings, etc.);c) Some travel expenses for participation may be assumed by the individual participant;d) Estimated Leadership Development Program class: 4-6 participantse) Participants will receive a complimentary admission to each NJFC event and NJFC

lapel pin.

PARTICIPANT SELECTIONa) The Leadership Development Program Selection Committee will review and select

participants based on completed nomination forms postmarked by July 15, 2014;b) Selected participants will be notied by the Selection Committee immediately

following the Committees decision;c) Nominees who are not selected for the 2014-15 class may be re-nominated the

following year.

OVERVIEWThe purpose of the Leadership Development Program is to provide both orientation and skill development to future leaders of various segments of the food industry including food retailers, suppliers, brokers, wholesalers and companies that service the business.

PROGRAM GOALSa) Identify individuals with the potential to become leaders in their business, to

understand the mission of NJFC and potentially to serve on the Board of NJFC;b) Educate these individuals on public policy areas and its impact on their business and

industry bottom line;c) Provide orientation and skills to allow potential leaders to promote the industry; andd) Facilitate the promotion of program graduates into leadership positions both locally

and nationally.

GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATIONa) Nominees must represent a current member company in good standing of the NJ

Food Council;b) Nominee must agree to participate in all elements of the Leadership Development

Program as noted in the program outline (i.e., attend all designated meetings, etc.);c) Some travel expenses for participation may be assumed by the individual participant;d) Estimated Leadership Development Program class: 8-10 participantse) Participants will receive a complimentary admission to each NJFC event and NJFC

lapel pin.

PARTICIPANT SELECTIONa) The Leadership Development Program Selection Committee will review and select

participants based on completed nomination forms postmarked by August 15, 2015;b) Selected participants will be notied by the Selection Committee immediately

following the Committees decision;c) Nominees who are not selected for the 2015-16 class may be re-nominated the

following year.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMNOMINATION FORM

InstructionsThis nomination will be reviewed by the Leadership Selection Committee. Nominees must be 21 years or older. Please print legibly or type the information requested. Attach additional sheet(s) of paper if necessary to supplement your answers. Please do not write see attached resume.Name of Nominee ______________________________________________________________________________

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Number of years as a member of your organization ________________________________________________

Please list the state or national activities in which you have participated(leadership positions, committee or task force involvement, etc.).

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Please list any leadership positions in organizations held by the nominee.

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Please list your membership in other food associations.

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Please describe your interest in the Leadership Development Program, including whyyou should be selected by the Selection Committee to participate.

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Please describe how your participation in the Leadership Program might benetyour state and/or company.

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If selected, I agree to participate in all designated elements of the Leadership Development Program.

Signature of Nominee ________________________________________________ Date _____________________

Please include any supplementary material you would like the Selection Committeeto review concerning this nomination.

Please return completed nomination form by August 15, 2015, to:NJ Food Council30 W. Lafayette Street, Trenton, NJ 08608ornjfc@njfoodcouncil.com