Basic duties of the Almond Board of California (ABC) involve a handful of meetings a year and exchanges via phone and email. And for many Board members, it provides just the right amount of activity to feel involved and relevant, deepen friendships and broaden networks.
But perhaps the top reasons are:
- Influence the strategic direction of the Almond Board.
- Opportunity to give back by sharing expertise.
- Enrich your life by being a leader in the industry you love.
Jan. 20, 2017, is the deadline for filing nomination petitions for one independent grower member position and one independent grower alternate position on the Board of Directors for ABC. Each candidate must be a grower and must submit a petition signed by at least 15 independent growers of almonds (verified by Almond Board) in order to be considered.
The petition must state the position for which the candidate is nominated, and must be filed with Almond Board of California, 1150 9th Street, Suite 1500, Modesto, CA 95354.
Additionally, two independent handler member positions and two independent handler alternate positions are available. Handlers must declare their candidacy, in writing, to Almond Board no later than Jan. 20, 2017, in order for their name to be placed on the ballot for these positions.
A cooperative grower member and alternate nominee, as well as a cooperative handler member and alternate nominee, will be selected through their respective cooperative associations.
For further information, call Sue Olson, associate director, Marketing Order Services, at (209) 343-3224.
