The Southern Shrimp Alliance is holding town hall meetings in LOUISIANA in March.
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 $12,000 in TAA assistance in 2010 & 2011 which many did not know about.}
Executive Director John Williams and Field Director Richard Vendetti will present for SSA.
A Question & Answer period will follow the presentation.
Meeting Schedule:
1.) Cameron & Calcasieu Meeting
6:00 PM, Monday, March 26, 2012 at the Hackberry Community Center
986 Main Street, Hackberry, LA 70645
2.) Delcambre Meeting
10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at the Delcambre Shrimp Festival Building
411 E. Main Street, Delcambre, LA 70528
3.) Houma Meeting
6:00 PM, Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel
142 Library Blvd, Houma, LA 70360
4.) Cut-Off Meeting
6:00 PM, Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the South Lafourche Public Library
16241 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345
5.) Belle Chasse Meeting
9:00 AM, Friday, March 30, 2012 at the Belle Chasse Auditorium
8398 Hwy 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Contact Richard (912-222-8796) or Rachel (727-934-5090) with questions or for more information.
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:
– Help us organize in your state – Help distribute news and information in your area
– Represent shrimpers in Wash., DC – Serve on the Board or a Committee
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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POST THIS WHERE OTHER SHRIMPERS WILL SEE IT.
THESE MEETINGS ARE FOR EVERYONE INTERESTED IN THE SHRIMP INDUSTRY.
TRANSLATORS WILL BE AVAILABLE AS NEEDED.