2013 Annual Business Meeting

Westin Mission Hills

Rancho Mirage, CA

Anti-Trust Compliance Policy A trade association is, such as the PTNPA, by its

very nature, a combination of competitors and, therefore, must conduct its business in strict adherence to federal and state antitrust laws.

PTNPA conducts its meetings in accordance with federal and state antitrust laws. We refer members to the antitrust compliance policy found in their meeting materials.

Another Busy Year In Review

The Voice of America’s Nut Industry

Clearly Established Direction

Mission:“To proactively advance America’s nut industry through professional networks,

advocacy and education.”

Vision:The PTNPA is

“The Voice of America’s Nut Industry”

Commitments/AchievementsALL COMPLETED Continue Strategic Planning

• Formation of Committees – Forward Movement and Results Set Future Convention Locations

• 2014 – Naples Waldorf, Naples, FL• 2015 – Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego, CA• 2016 – PGA National, Palm Beach, FL

Ongoing Proactive Policy/Advocacy Work• May Event in DC, Coalition Expansion, FSMA Reports

High level of Board Member/PTNPA Member engagement• Member visits, increase in calls/meetings with Members, referrals!

Leverage Advisory Board • Regular calls, Participation on Committees, Increased connection

New Dues Structure, Timing and Fees – July 1st Constant Improvement…

Strategic Highlights… Strategic Committee

Leadership and Members

Advocacy Chair: Joe Graziano, Jr.Mike Place, Steve O’Mara, Jack Eustace

Marketing/Public Relations

Chair: Mia CohenRick Drehobl

Nominating Chair: Angela BauerMike Valentine, Frank Ciampa

Convention Chair: Mike PlaceBob Sauer, Brian Ezell, Bill Elam, Aram Hintlian, Fred Baine, Kelly Suess, Paul Veyette, Jack Eustace, Bill Morecraft

Membership and Industry

Chair: George ArgiresChris Nubern, Brian Ezell

Ongoing ImpactBeyond the Annual Convention:

• Advocacy and outreach• Collaboration with other organizations• Philanthropic support from Members• Increased number of calls, referrals,

emails

New Member Only Site

To include:• Easy Access to Reports/Industry Info• Online Member Directory• Find Other Members - Searchable

Site! • Calendar of Events• Advertising Opportunities• Member History• Advocacy Tools

Priorities for FY2013• Continued Strategic Committee Progress

• Marketing/PR• Membership/Industry• Advocacy and Education

• Industry Research/Data Collection• PTNPA Member Data & Value Details• Expanded Advocacy and Outreach• Outstanding Year – 75th Anniversary in

2014

Thank You To All Board Members

OFFICERSChairman: MICHAEL PLACE – Western Nut CompanyVice Chairman: BILL ELAM – Kar’s NutsSecretary/Treasurer: BRIAN EZELL – Paramount Farms

DIRECTORSGEORGE ARGIRES – Anton Argires, Inc.ANGELA Y. BAUER – Tropical Nut & Fruit

FRED BAINE – Golden Peanut Co.FRANK CIAMPA – The Leavitt Corp.

MIA COHEN – Setton Pistachio of Terra BellaRICHARD A. DREHOBL – Georgia Nut Company, Inc.

JOSEPH C. GRAZIANO, JR. – Terri LynnARAM HINTLIAN JR. – Nutcracker Brands, Inc.BILL MORECRAFT – Blue Diamond Growers

CHRIS NUBERN – Flagstone Foods/Ann’s House of NutsBOB SAUER – Kraft Foods

CALVIN “KELLY” SUESS – Specialty CommoditiesMICHAEL J. VALENTINE – John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

PAUL VEYETTE – Harris Woolf Almonds

Very Special Thank You Goes To…

Outgoing Chairman – J. Michael Place Board Member – Frank Ciampa

And…Our HONORARY MEMBER

A Distinguished and Valuable Part of the PTNPA Family for 40 years!

Mr. Calvin “Kelly” Suess

New Leadership (VOTE)

Proposed Officers (1 year Term Until 2014): Bill Elam, Chairman, Kar’s Nuts Brian Ezell, Vice Chairman, Paramount Farms, Inc. Mike Valentine, Treasurer, JB Sanfillipo & Sons

Proposed New Board of Directors (2 year Terms Until 2016):

Mike Place, Western Nut Company * Bill Elam, Kar’s Nuts * Brian Ezell, Paramount Farms, Inc. * Justin Hintlian, Superior Nut Company Mike Valentine, JB Sanfilippo & Sons * Karim Azzaoui, BALSU USA

Board Members 2013 - 2016

Term Expires 2014

Term Expires 2015

Term Expires 2016

Joe Graziano, Jr.

Angela Bauer Mike Place

George Argires

Mia Cohen Bill Elam

Bob Sauer Aram Hintlian, Jr.

Brian Ezell

Rick Drehobl Chris Nubern Justin HintlianFred Baine Bill Morecraft Karim Azzaoui Larry Leitner Paul Veyette Mike

Valentine

Please Continue to Participate

• Call, write, GET INVOLVED• Use the Member Only Site to Your Benefit• Update Member Directory Profile• Visit Congressional Representatives• Make requests that will make PTNPA more

valuable to YOU - Introductions to Other Members - Info About Industry/Member Changes - Invitations to Learn More About Your Company

The Next Few Days…

20 13

• Reach Out to New Members• Visit Exhibitors• Enjoy the great events• Provide feedback to PTNPA staff and

Board Members• Connect with other Members• Celebrate on Monday night• Complete our post-Convention survey

and request for Member data!

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