Posted on 8/17/2012
California Wheat Commission
Board Meeting
Western Regional Research Center (USDA/ARS)
800 Buchanan Street, Albany CA 94710
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
MORNING SESSION - ARS/WRRC WHEAT RESEARCH
The Western Regional Research Center, part of USDA'S Agricultural Research Service (ARS), conducts mission-oriented research to enhance the healthfulness of foods; to develop new food and industrial products from renewable resources; and to protect and enhance the quality of the environment. The results of these research efforts are implemented through the transfer of new and innovative technologies to appropriate clients and users. WRRC scientists will discuss their wheat-related research.
AFTERNOON SESSION - COMMISSION MEETING
I. Opening Business
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Introduction of Guests
D. Approval of Agenda
E. Approval of April 11, 2012 Meeting Minutes
F. Approval of Various Committee Minutes
II. Commissioner Nominations and Elections
A. Approval of Commissioner Elections
B. Recommendation of Public Members for CDFA Action
C. Officer Elections
D. Open Districts
III. FY 11/12 Audit Report
A. Audit report- Ron Ley, Damore Hamric & Schneider, Inc.
B. Investment Policy Draft
IV. Reports
A. Officer Reports
- a) South American Wheat Marketing Conference
b) USW Summer Board Meeting
B. Commissioner Reports - 2012 Harvest Results/ 2013 Outlook
C. Staff Reports
V. Research
A. UCCE Call for Research Proposals
B. UC Harvester Request
C. Collaborator Meeting - October 11, 2012
D. Alfalfa and Grain Conference December 10-12, 2012
VI. Market Development
A. US Wheat North African Durum Team
B. Desert Durum Service Mark
C. North Asian Buyers' Conference
D. Domestic Promotion
- a) Joint promotion with California Raisin Marketing Board
b) Shepherd's Grain California Program
E. CWC Logo and Report Covers Re-design
VII. Financial Report / Administrative Issues
A. Income/Expense Report and Cash Flow Statement
B. FY 12/13 Budget
C. Handler Audit Update
D. Confirm Update to Employee Handbook
VIII. CAWG Report
IX. Closed Session
Closed session pursuant to California Government Code 11126(a) regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of an employee.
Closed Session, if necessary, regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 11126(e).
Return to open session and announce action taken in closed session, if any.
X. Next Meeting - DECEMBER 12, 2012 (After Alfalfa/Grain Conference)
XI. Adjournment
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. For more information, or to make a request regarding a disability-related accommodation for the meeting, please contact Cymantha Fredrickson at the Commission office at 530-661-1292 or cfredrickson@californiawheat.org. Requests for disability related modification or accommodation for the meeting should be made at least 48 hours prior to the meeting time. All meetings of the California Wheat Commission are open to the public and subject to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act. All interested parties are invited and encouraged to attend the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the Internet at http://www.californiawheat.org.
