N.M.A. preview Schedule of Events Wed., Feb. 11 Sat., Feb. 14 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. AMSA/N.M.A. science conference Golf tournament Registration Strategic planning committee Executive committee PAC reception Thurs., Feb. 12 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Continental breakfast Registration Beef committee Small stock committee Processed meats committee 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Membership committee Associate advisory committee Education committee 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Spouse tour 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Roundtable sessions Regulatory/inspection Science and technology International trade and marketing Business and industry 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. General session/luncheon 2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Specialty meetings 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Welcome reception Fri., Feb. 13 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 40 MEAT&POULTRY Continental breakfast Registration Food safety committee Work place issues committee Roundtable sessions Regulatory/inspection Science and technology International trade and marketing Business and industry Board of directors meeting Gourmet Sausagefest Continental breakfast Registration Annual meeting Roundtable sessions Regulatory/inspection Science and technology International trade and marketing Business and industry Specialty meetings Social events Golf tournament - Feb. 11 Early registration is recommended to play in N.M.A.'s annual golf tournament. Awards will be presented after the tournament to the first- and second-place foursomes, the closest ball to the pin and the longest drive. PAC reception - Feb. 11 After the golf tournament, N.M.A. members can attend the association's political action committee reception and support N.M.A.'s efforts in Washington, D.C. Welcome reception - Feb. 12 At the end of the day a reception will be held to welcome current members as well as new association members. Gourmet Sausagefest - Feb. 13 The "Hold the Mustard" award sponsored by Morehouse Foods, Inc., will be given to the product garnering the most votes at the evening's event. www.MEATPOULTRY.com JANUARY 2004http://www.MEATPOULTRY.com