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a surprised Larry Beuchat to the stage to thank him for his dedication to future researchers and to accept a special plaque. The Opening Session culminated with President-Elect Stan Bailey introducing the year’s prestigious Ivan Parkin Lecturer, Dr. Russell S. Flowers of Silliker, whose comprehensive Utility of Microbiological Testing for Food Safety Assurance was delivered with expert efficiency—and goodspirited awareness of the clock as the audience sat in anticipation of the delectable Cheese and Wine Reception soon to follow in the Exhibit Hall! An extended abstract of Dr. Flowers’ lecture can be found on page 796. The IAFP 2008 program emerged in full force on Monday morning, with attendees from all sectors of the food safety industry poised to embrace what they have come to expect from the leading With IAFP Student Membership steadily increasing, Annual Meeting provides excellent opportunities and exposure for the Student Professional Development Group. While hosting their informative booth just outside the Exhibit Hall, these committed students coordinated the Job Fair, provided resources for fellow student attendees, and raised money for their endeavors by selling T-shirts. The Sunday Student Luncheon attracted a record number of attendees, with Dr. Ethan Solomon of DuPont speaking on “What Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up?” and offering a recent graduate’s view of experiences in the working world. The popular Student Mixer on Monday evening provided the perfect, casual outlet for winding down from the day’s sessions and networking among students from a diversity of geographic and academic backgrounds. food safety conference: three full days of insightful symposia, roundtable discussions and technical and poster sessions. Our gratitude and applause go out to our determined Program Committee, chaired this year by Emilio Esteban, for giving their time and energies to orchestrate another program unrivaled in quality and content. This year we were pleased to enhance the official program by hosting a special presentation on Monday by Scott Hurd, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety; bioMérieux’s seventh annual scientific symposium and the Leafy Greens Roundtable Session on Tuesday; and the timely Late Breaking Session on Salmonella Saintpaul on Wednesday. At Tuesday’s Annual Business Meeting, IAFP President Gary Acuff reviewed the Association’s accomplishments and activities during the past year and presented several President’s Recognition Awards. Recipients included IAFP Past Presidents Frank Yiannas and Jeffrey Farber, for their flexibility and shared service as Past Presidents while upholding Association Bylaws regarding a fellow Board member’s unplanned job transition during the service term; and the spouse of Executive Director David Tharp, Connie Tharp, whom Dr. Acuff praised for her 15 consecutive years of support and faithful Annual Meeting attendance. David Tharp followed up with a report on the Association’s financial NOVEMBER 2008 | FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS 773

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Food Protection Trends - November 2008 Contents Sustaining Members Perspectives from Your President Commentary from the Executive Director Biofilm Formation of Listeria monocytogenes on Various Conveyor Belt Surfaces Third-Party Certification of Agro-Products in China:�A Study of Agro-Product Producers in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Qingdao IAFP 2008 in Review Award Winners 3M Microbiology - Black Pearl Award Winner Ivan Parkin Lecture - Russell S. Flowers John H. Silliker Lecture - Michael P. Doyle Student Travel Scholarships Session Summaries Highlights of the Executive Board Meeting Minutes of the 95th Annual Business Meeting Committee Minutes Executive Board Response to Committee Recommendations Exhibitors of IAFP 2008 Special Contributors and Sponsors Call for Awards - IAFP 2009 New Members What's Happening in Food Safety Industry Products Coming Events Advertising Index Journal of Food Protection Table of Contents Audiovisual Library Order Form Booklet Order Form Membership Application

Food Protection Trends - November 2008

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