The Southern Shrimp Alliance is holding a Town Hall Meeting in Fort Myers, FL in May.
TOPICS: What’s NEW, what’s NOW, and what’s NEXT for the shrimp industry.
FOR WHO? Everyone interested in the shrimp industry, including:
Boat Owners, Business Owners, Captains, Crew*, Spouses*, and other industry friends.
*{Due to SSA’s work, Spouses and Crew were eligible to receive TAA assistance in 2010 & 2011 but many did not know about it. We will explain how to avoid this in the future.}
Executive Director John Williams and Field Director Richard Vendetti will present for SSA.
A Question & Answer period will follow the presentation.
Meeting Time & Date:
Fort Myers Meeting
4:00 PM, Thursday, May 10, 2012
Bonita Bill’s Waterfront Café (Conference Room)
702 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Contact Richard (912-222-8796) or Rachel (727-934-5090) with questions or for more information.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ATTENDEES
FISHERMEN’S INPUT – THE VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY
We want to hear what you have to say. This is an OPEN FORUM with NO TIME LIMITS!
– What do you think needs to be done to improve the shrimp industry?
– What should be our top priorities?
Do you want to be a part of SSA? Opportunities to get involved:
– Represent shrimpers in Wash., DC – Help us organize in your state
– Serve on the Board or a Committee – Help distribute news and information in your area
SSA & Shrimp Industry Issues 2012
BP OIL SPILL
1) OIL SPILL UPDATE
FOOD SAFETY
2) SEAFOOD SAFETY UPDATE
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
3) FUNDING FOR SHRIMP FISHING EFFORT PROGRAM
4) CURRENT ISSUES: Sea Turtles & Skimmer Trawls; Sawfish; Etc.
5) CEBA 3: COMPREHENSIVE ECOSYSTEM BASED AMENDMENT #3: Trawl Area Closures
TRADE
6) INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Circumvention of Shrimp
7) BYRD FUND DISTRIBUTIONS COMING TO AN END
8) H-2B VISA UPDATE
9) TAA – TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE (2013)
ANNUAL WASHINGTON, DC FLY-IN
10) CAPITAL HILL MEETINGS & SHRIMP BOIL
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THESE MEETINGS ARE FOR EVERYONE INTERESTED IN THE SHRIMP INDUSTRY.