1. 2013 Annual Business Meeting
Westin Mission Hills
Rancho Mirage, CA

2. 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.

3. Another Busy Year In Review
The Voice of America’s Nut Industry

4. 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”

5. Commitments/Achievements ALL 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…

6. Strategic Highlights…
Committee
Leadership and Members
Advocacy
Chair: Joe Graziano, Jr.
Mike Place, Steve O’Mara, Jack Eustace
Marketing/Public Relations
Chair: Mia Cohen
Rick Drehobl
Nominating
Chair: Angela Bauer
Mike Valentine, Frank Ciampa
Convention
Chair: Mike Place
Bob Sauer, Brian Ezell, Bill Elam, Aram Hintlian, Fred Baine, Kelly Suess, Paul Veyette, Jack Eustace, Bill Morecraft
Membership and Industry
Chair: George Argires
Chris Nubern, Brian Ezell

7. Ongoing Impact Beyond the Annual Convention: Advocacy and outreach
Collaboration with other organizations
Philanthropic support from Members
Increased number of calls, referrals, s

8. 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

9. 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

10. Thank You To All Board Members
OFFICERS
Chairman: MICHAEL PLACE – Western Nut Company Vice Chairman: BILL ELAM – Kar’s Nuts Secretary/Treasurer: BRIAN EZELL – Paramount Farms
DIRECTORS
GEORGE 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 Bella RICHARD A. DREHOBL – Georgia Nut Company, Inc. JOSEPH C. GRAZIANO, JR. – Terri Lynn ARAM HINTLIAN JR. – Nutcracker Brands, Inc. BILL MORECRAFT – Blue Diamond Growers
CHRIS NUBERN – Flagstone Foods/Ann’s House of Nuts
BOB SAUER – Kraft Foods CALVIN “KELLY” SUESS – Specialty Commodities
MICHAEL J. VALENTINE – John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
PAUL VEYETTE – Harris Woolf Almonds

11. Very Special Thank You Goes To…
Outgoing Chairman – J. Michael Place
Board Member – Frank Ciampa

12. And…Our HONORARY MEMBER
A Distinguished and Valuable Part of the PTNPA Family for 40 years!
Mr. Calvin “Kelly” Suess

13. 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

14. Board Members 2013 - 2016 Term Expires 2014 Term Expires 2015
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 Hintlian
Fred Baine
Bill Morecraft
Karim Azzaoui
Larry Leitner
Paul Veyette
Mike Valentine

15. 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

16. The Next Few Days… 2 0 1 3 Reach Out to New Members Visit Exhibitors
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!