2018 IOIA ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA

Saturday, March 3, 2018

Time: 11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Location: Hilton Garden Inn Charleston/Mount Pleasant, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

11:30 a.m. Welcome by Margaret Anne Weigelt, Board Chair

11:35 a.m. The story of Asya’s Farm, SCF-Organic Farms, and Midlands Mobile Market by Shaheed Harris & Fathiyyah Mustafa, Sumter, South Carolina

12:00 p.m. Lunch is provided for all IOIA Inspector Members who register in advance. Supporting Members and Guests may register for an additional fee.

1:00 p.m. Keynote Presentation, “Whose Voice is Missing? The Need for a Cultural Shift to Achieve Justice in the Food System” by Leah Cohen, Agricultural Justice Project, Gainesville, Florida – 45 min.

2:00 p.m. Business Meeting Call to Order

1)  Establish Quorum – 5 min.

2)  Approve 2018 Annual Meeting Agenda – 5 min.

3)  Approval of Minutes from the 2017 IOIA Annual Meeting (please review on IOIA website) – 5 min. Stuart McMillan

4)  Annual Report Overview from the Chair & Committee Reports – 40 min.

5)  Treasurer’s Report – Pam Sullivan - 10 min.

  1. i. 2017 Balance Sheet, Revenue and Expense Statement
  2. ii. Presentation of the 2018 Budget

6)  New Business

  1. i. 2019 and 2020 AGM Location Discussion – 10 min.
  2. 1. Presentation of Mexico Proposal for 2019 – Chuck Mitchell
  3. ii. Proposed Bylaws Revision – Matt Miller - 10 min.
  4. iii. Comment Policy – Heather Donald – 10 min.
  5. iv. Introduce ‘Fish Bowl’ concept and decide topics– 10 min.

7)  Board of Directors Candidate Presentations, Election of Directors Ballot & Break – 25 min.

Facilitator – Mutsumi Sakuyoshi

8)  ‘Fish Bowl’ Membership Conversation – 45 min.

  1. i. Can technology help inspectors thwart organic fraud?

9)  Announce New Board & Acknowledge outgoing BOD members – 5 min.

10)  ‘Fish Bowl’ Membership Conversation – Topic II (topic selected by members) – 45 min.

6:00 p.m. Appetizers, beverages, and networking

7 – 10:00 p.m. Dance and Music

Spouses, families, and friends are welcome!

But please be sure to notify IOIA so food will be available for them.