Celebrate the Possibilities!

Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek • Orlando Florida

February 21-23, 2010NAME TAGMUST BE WORNAT ALL EVENTS

55th Annual Conference

Thank You to Our Sponsor s

Confe rence Program

Golf Program

 

CargoQuilt ProductsPassive Temperature Protection Experts

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2009-2010 Food Shippers of America Board

President Joe Lombardo Nestle USAVice President Larry Cooper Harris TeeterSecretary Paul Kramer Johnsonville Sausage Treasurer Nancy Newbourne Batory FoodsBoard Member Matt Stalter Heinz North America Board Member Chris Owens SUPERVALU Board Member Allen Harju Blommer Chocolate Board Member Mark Sampson Lamb Weston-ConagraPresident Ex-Officio Tom Jones General Mills3PL Representative Mitch Bernet Coyote Logistics Motor Carrier Advisor Jack Sharkey Sharkey TransportationRailroad Advisor Donna Cerwonka CSX IntermodalTechnical Advisor Jim Mueller Food Shippers of AmericaExecutive Director Royce Fisk Food Shippers of America

2010 Conference Chairpersons

Co Chair Nancy Newbourne Batory FoodsCo Chair Mary Palmer RE Garrison Trucking

Conference Planning Committee Members

Craig Callahan Werner Enterprises Lead Session CoordinatorRoss Cook Gordon Trucking Golf Tournament CoordinatorMike DelBovo Saddle Creek Entertainment CoordinatorDave Durtsche Tranzact Lead Session CoordinatorChristi Gillespie New Century Transportation Hospitality CoordinatorJohn Ivy Kennesaw Transportation Volunteer CoordinatorPatrick McDuffee PECO Pallet Session CoordinatorAdam Moreau Strive Logistics Conference Advertising CoordinatorJim Mueller Food Shippers of America Technical CoordinatorRenee Nielsen Faribault Foods Session CoordinatorJim Fowler Alliance Shippers Spouse Program CoordinatorDiane Van Wagner Dannon Company Session CoordinatorMichael Lowe Bush Brothers & Company Lead Session CoordinatorTodd Feltes Malt O Meal Lead Session CoordinatorBob Rich III ROAR Logistics, Inc. Lead Session CoordinatorJack Sharkey Sharkey Transportation Lead Session CoordinatorAndrew Spears PLS Logistics Services Session CoordinatorMatt Stalter Heinz North America Session CoordinatorJane Suter C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Lead Session Coordinator

2011 Conference Planning Committee

Co Chair Diane Van Wagner Dannon Company Co Chair Mitch Bernet Coyote Logistics

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Celebrate the Possibilities!February 21-23, 2010 • Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek • Orlando, FLFood Shippers of America is a not-for-profit organization that is staffed and managed by volunteers. We wish to thank the following individuals and their companies for graciously donating their time and energy to ensure the success of this conference.

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da Conference AgendaDay One: Sunday, February 21, 20106:30 AM - Waldorf Astoria Golf ClubContinental Breakfast for First Round golfers

7:30 AM - Waldorf Astoria Golf Club1st Round Shot Gun Start Golf Tournament

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM- Waldorf Astoria Golf ClubGolf Tournament Buffet Lunch and Registration for 1:00 PM Tee Time Co Sponsored by CSX and NS Railroads

1:00 PM - Waldorf Astoria Golf Club2nd Round Shot Gun Start Golf Tournament

6:00 PM - Bonnet Creek’s Signature IslandOpening Cocktail Reception Renew old acquaintances and make new ones during this welcome reception

7:00 PM - Bonnet Creek Salons I - IX Opening Night Buffet Dinner

Day Two: Monday, February 22, 20107:00 AM - Citrus, Collier and Columbia Rooms Shipper/Receiver Breakfast Business Meeting. Spend time with your fellow Shippers and Receivers before the opening remarks of the 2010 Conference. FSA President Joe Lombardo will present an update of Food Shippers of America’s current organization

7:00 AM Bonnet Creek FoyersOpen Breakfast Buffet for Motor Carriers, Third Parties, Railroads. Take advantage of networking opportunities

8:00 - 9:00 AMSpouse/Significant Other Continental Breakfast will be held in the Orange Room(Prompt departure at 9:00 AM from the Convention Center Porte Corche)

8:00 AM - Bonnet Creek Salons I - IX will be the location for all of Monday’s sessionsOpening RemarksWelcome and Overview Joe Lombardo, Nestle USA, President Food Shppers of AmericaConference Housekeeping Announcements Co-Chairs Nancy Newbourne, Batory Foods Mary Palmer, R.E. Garrison TruckingMillionaire Game Warm-up

8:30 AMSession 1: Jon Gordon, “Winning with Excellence and Teamwork”Jon Gordon will present a powerful roadmap to overcome common life and work obstacles and bring out the best in yourself and your team. Everyone faces challenges and every person, organization, company and team will have to overcome negativity and adversity to define themselves and create their success. Whether you are a leader looking to build a positive culture, a manager trying to energize and engage your team, or someone who desires to enhance your productivity and performance, this talk will help you create more success and enjoy the ride of your life.

9:30 AMSession 2: “Your Product has been Refused – Now What?!”Bill Thomas, VP of Product Development, Feeding America and Jane Suter, Vice President Corporate Sales, CH Robinson will provide an informative session since we all share the challenges in getting the perfect order to our receivers each and every time. Making the optimal decision for these exceptions can be time consuming and inconsistent. Learn how this process can be structured to result in a consistent process that minimizes expense and maximizes control while creating benefit for the shipper, the carrier and the charitable community.

10:15 AM - Bonnet Creek FoyersBreak - Announced Winners of Golf Tournament requested to collect their winnings from Ross Cook, Golf Chairperson at the AV Station in the rear of the conference hall.

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10:35 AMMillionaire Game Round 1

10:45 AMSession 3: Panel: Delivering Safe & Secure Products Customers Want How does a supply chain network ensure food products remain safe and secure from the manufacturer to the shelf? The landscape of food safety & security is constantly changing and this experienced panel will shed light on how government regulations affect food safety, technology driven solutions that assist business processes and some examples of best practices in ensuring safely produced product remains safe upon delivery. Come prepared with questions for industry experts and learn what the future may hold.

Panel will be moderated by Paul Newbourne, Vice President & General Manager LXP, Managed Freight Solutions

Panelists will include:Tom Shepherd, Vice President Transportation, Chiquita ExpressCraig W. Henry Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Grocery Manufacturers Association John Reich, Director of Risk Management, CSX Intermodal

11:45 AM - Bonnet Creek’s Signature IslandBuffet Lunch

12:45 PMMillionaire Game Round 2

1:00 PMSession 4: Bill Rancic, “Celebrate the Possibilities” Bill Rancic is an extraordinary, respected and in demand entrepreneur. A true American success story founding his internet-based company, Cigars Around the World, becoming Donald Trump’s original Apprentice, continuing his entrepreneur roots hosting A&E channel series “We Mean Business”. Bill will bring his strength, success and spirit of “Celebrate the Possibilities” as our lead presenter kicking off our afternoon sessions.

2:00 PMSession 5: Panel: “Change, it may not be all you hoped for” This session will provide attendees some insight of the forces, rationale and corresponding responses that drive operational and service requirements between shippers, receivers and supporting transportation providers. Moderator Dr. Karl Manrodt, University of Southern Georgia will oversee a seasoned panel of representatives including:

Michael Cole, Director NA Transportation, Kraft Foods Chris J Owens, Director, Supply Chain Strategy, SUPERVALU Steve Wutke, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Prime Inc

3:00 PM - Bonnet Creek FoyersBreak

3:15 PMSession 6: “Hear from our legislative representatives”Secretary LaHood and Administrator Ferro will address safety – the top priority for the U.S. Department of Transportation – and the vital economic importance of safe shipment of goods. They will also discuss a range of transportation issues, including the importance of enabling shippers to draw upon the safest carriers, drivers, and service providers to move their products. In addition, they will take open questions from the audience.

4:30 PM - Convention Center Porte CorcheSpouse/Significant Other Program Return

4:45 PMMillionaire Game Round 3 and winner announcement (must be present to win) Closing Remarks

6:00 PM - Bonnet Creek FoyersCocktail Reception

7:00 -10:00 PM - Bonnet Creek Salons I - IXDinner and Competative Games Celebrating the 2010 Winter OlympicsCasual Dress for Fun

Day Two: Monday, February 22, 2010 (continued)

Paul Newbourne

Bill Rancic

Ray LaHood

Steve WutkeChris OwensDr. Karl Manrodt Michael Cole

Biographical Profile

John M. Reich Director Enterprise Risk Management CSX Intermodal Jacksonville, Florida John Reich joined CSX in 2006. Prior to joining CSX, Mr. Reich served in the US Army for 22 years as an Infantry and Transportation officer. Of note, John was the Chief of Transportation for US Army South in Puerto Rico from 1999-2001, Director of Force Projection for the Army G-4 in the Pentagon in 2002 and completed his Army career as the commander of the 832nd Transportation Battalion, Blount Island, Jacksonville, FL. For CSXI, from 2006 – 2008 John was the General Manager South Region prior to taking the position of Director Enterprise Risk Management. As the Director of Enterprise Risk Management John is responsible for apprising, evaluating, and mitigating risk across the company. Specifically, John coordinates and oversees company security policy and compliance, safety compliance, environmental policy and compliance, and Hazardous Material policy. In addition to those responsibilities, John is also the Project Manager for the CSX Intermodal’s Container Security Initiative. Mr. Reich is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received a Master’s degree in Management from Webster University in St. Louis. John now resides in Jacksonville, Florida with his family. CSX Intermodal

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Craig W. Henry Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Grocery Manufacturers Association, Washington D.C. Craig Henry, Ph.D. serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Scientific and Regulatory Affairs. He is responsible for defining strategy and providing senior leadership, staff management, program direction, and financial management to the scientific and regulatory activities of the Association. This includes oversight of Science Operations and Science and Policy Departments and is the President of the GMA Science and Education Foundation. Dr. Henry has published numerous articles in scientific journals. Dr. Henry serves on the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection and serves on the GFSI Technical Committee. He is a member of the International Association for Food Protection, Institute of Food Technologists, the American Association of Avian Pathologists and the U.S. Poultry Science Association, where he has served as a member of the Committee on Drugs and Chemicals since 1994, including a term as Chairman. Dr. Henry earned his Ph.D. in Animal Science from Auburn University. He holds a M.S. in Poultry Science from Clemson University, and a B.Sc. in Agriculture from the University of Delaware.

Craig W. Henry Ph.D.Tom Shepherd

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Day Three: Tuesday, February 23, 20107:00 AM - Bonnet Creek FoyersContinental Breakfast & Networking

8:00 AM - Bonnet Creek Salons I - IX will be the location for all of Tuesday’s SessionsOpening Housekeeping Remarks

8:15 AMSession 8: Informative Update on the Food Industry Presented by Michael Sansolo Contributing editor and weekly columnist for Morningnewsbeat.com.

9:15 AMSession 9: “A Transportation Update, Wall-Street Style” Presenter John G. Larkin, CFA, Managing Director - Transportation and Logistics GroupStifel, Nicolaus & Company, IncorporatedJohn brings his Wall Street perspective and insight to the current dynamics of the transportation sector. Expect to be updated, informed, and entertained on these topics along with many others: current economic and transportation trends, supply & demand equilibrium, the government’s efforts and their impact, and an outlook on our transportation future.

10:15 AMSession 10: Jay Bush, Bush Brothers “Will Duke reveal . . . . . ?”Will Duke reveal the family secret recipe in exchange for the ultimate Supply Chain solution? Jay Bush, Brand Ambassador for Bush Brothers & Company and great-grandson of the company’s founder A.J. Bush, has been working for the family business since an early age. Jay, along with his dog Duke, appear in the Bush’s commercials and are keepers of the Secret Family Recipe. The family-held company has come a long way in 100 years and Jay is ready to share the “secrets” to driving its success.

11:15 AMRaffle Drawings for cash awards of $1000, 2 of $500 and 2 Nintendo Wii’s (must be present to win) Closing Remarks

Mark your calendar’s for our 2011 Conference to be held at the

JW Marriot San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa

March 2011

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JW Marriot San Antonio Hill Country Resort and SpaSite of the 2011 Conference

Michael Sansolo

John G. Larkin

Duke and Jay Bush

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Cari Baylor Baylor TruckingJoe Buysee SchwansTim Crow JRC LogisticsDennis Elrod Smartway Express, IncTim Fox Stech GroupJackie Glockhammer Interstate DistributorMark Greenseth America’s Service LineRoss Greer Vantix McLanePaula Hubbard LTI Trucking Services, Inc.Phillip M. Johnson Exel Transportation ServicesJoy Koch Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.Amanda Kuykendall R.E. Garrison TruckingFelica Lang Birds EyeRalph Lang R&L TruckingAndrew Luttenberger Strive Logistics Patrick McDuffee PECO Pallet, Inc.Helen Means SatariaAdam Moreau Strive Logistics Bob Myers Allen CanningBrad Schugel J&R Schugel TruckingChris Simmons Craig TransportationKelly Stoeckigt Johnsonville Sausage, LLCTed Tamul C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc,Mary Tank Ruan TransportationJoe Timpa American National Logistics, Inc.Lorita Whitehouse Basic American foodsChris Wilkes NYKMatt Zerfoss Pict Sweet

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If you are interested in becoming a member please contact our Executive Director: Royce Fisk

Food Shippers of America 5363 Gould Circle • Castle Rock, CO 80109

(303) 319-5215 • rfisk@foodshippersofamerica.org

Food Shippers of America members are food manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers of food and beverage related products. The company’s core business must be in manufacturing, distributing or acting as a wholesaler or retailer of food and beverage products with a minimum of 51% of the corporation’s gross annual revenue derived from being a manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler or retailer of these products.

AB MauriADM Alberto CulverAmerican Food Distributors Anheuser-BuschAssociated GrocersAssociated Wholesale GrocersBasic American FoodsBatory FoodsBell Carter FoodsBest BrandsBirds Eye FoodsBlommer ChocolateBush BrothersChiquita Fresh North AmericaCliffstar CorporationCoca-Cola SupplyConAgra FoodsConstellation Wines U.S.Continental MillsDannon Company Del Monte FoodsFaribault Foods IncFarley’s And Sathers Feeding America

Ferrara Pan Candy CompanyFleishmans YeastFlorida Natural GrowersFonterra USA IncGeneral MillsGeneral Mills CanadaGiant EagleGortonsHarris TeeterHeinz NAHyVee IncJ.R. SimplotJBS Swift & CompanyJohnsonville SausageKellogg CompanyKemps LLCKraft FoodsLamb-WestonLand O-LakesLeprino FoodsMalt-O-MealMBM CorporationMBX LogisticsMcCain Foods USA, Inc.Mcilhenny Company

Mel-O Honey Inc MillerCoors Mountain City Meat Naturipe Farms, LLCNestle Purina Pet Care CompanyNestle USANewlywed FoodsNiagara Bottling, LLCOcean Spray CranberriesOchoa FoodsOrval Kent Otis SpunkmeyerPepsiCoPinnacle Foods CorporationProtenergy Natural FoodsRainer Fruit RalCorp (Ralston Foods)Ready Pac Red Gold IncRich ProductsSchreiber FoodsSeneca FoodsStater Bros Market Sun World International Sun-Maid Growers of California

Sunsweet GrowersSUPERVALUSysco CorporationT. Marzetti CompanyThe Hershey CompanyThe Jel Sert CompanyThe J. M. Smucker CompanyTootsie Roll CompanyTurtle MountainUnilever NA UniPro FoodServiceVantix-McLaneVentura FoodsWalMart StoresWhiteWave FoodsWm Wrigley Company