NAIHC 2008 Annual Meeting

PROFILE
This 13th annual membership meeting of the North American Industrial Hemp Council (NAIHC) is an opportunity to learn more about progress toward recommericalization of industrial hemp and to interact with members and the public nationwide. We will exchange ideas, report on progress and actions taken, discuss and explore the objectives for 2009 and beyond. The meeting will allow members to become fully informed about the activities and actions taken by the NAIHC in 2008 to advance the recommericalization of industrial hemp.

LOCATION
Conference Call Number: 309-946-5000

At voice prompt, enter Access code: 323360 #
No prior registration needed - but you must be a paid-up NAIHC member

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP BUSINESS MEETING
Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 10:00 p.m. – 11:00 AM. CST (agenda below)
Membership dues need to be received by November 11 to be eligible to vote

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MEETING REGISTRATION
Name and contact information will be asked of you when you connect to the conference call.

Please announce your presence on the call.

INFORMATION CONTACT

NAIHC Email: info@naihc.org

Phone: 608-206-5128

PO Box 232
Madison, WI 53575-0232

Note: All callers will be asked to announce their presence for registering attendance. Voting will only be conducted by approved current members. (To join the NAIHC, Click Here to go to the membership registration form. Membership is from January to December yearly.)

Agenda

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

10:00 p.m. – 11:00 AM CST

(this conference call may end earlier if all agenda discussions are completed)

Members who wish to vote can contact
Karen Fraase – karen.fraase@illinois.gov
or phone 217-785-7799
to receive the conference call access information

Agenda

1. Call to Order - Erwin A. "Bud" Sholts, Chair

2. Secretary’s Report - Karen Fraase, Secretary

3. Treasurer's Report - Andy Kerr, Treasurer

4. Chairman's Report - Erwin A. "Bud" Sholts, Chair

5. Directors' Reports

6. Questions and Comments

7. Nominations Committee Report

a) Nominations from the membership

8. 2008-09 Board of Directors Election

9. Other Business

10. Adjourn

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Letter to Industrial Hemp Advocates
From Erwin A. "Bud" Sholts, Chairman

Vision and Mission Statement

VISION: To re-establish and expand the use of industrial hemp.

MISSION:

Form and establish relationships between academia, farmers, agribusiness, manufacturers, government, public interest groups, and marketing firms with emphasis on land management, economic and environmental considerations;
Develop policies to enhance the stewardship of our lands through the sustainable cultivation, product development, manufacturing and marketing of industrial hemp and other comparable annual fiber crops;
Promote the development of new products and business based on industrial hemp fibers and seeds;
Cooperatively foster a better understanding of industrial hemp and other annual fiber crops and their implications for the environment and rural economic development.

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