INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Chairman

Jay Van Roekel,
Vermeer Manufacturing

Members

Douglas G. Bruce,
Osmundson Mfg. Co.

Steve Duncan,
International Technology Group

Alex Mussa,
Italian Trade Commision

Annette Reichhold,
German Agricultural Society DLG

Jackie Smith,
SH3 Translations

Committee Goals & Objectives

The International Relations Committee shall be appointed by the President for a three-year term or reappointed for a one-year term. Terms shall be alternated so that approximately one-third of the committee shall be newly appointed each year. In addition, the President shall serve ex officio as a non-voting member.

   A.   Objectives

           1.   Develop a plan that provides educational assistance and resources for members interested in export

           2.   Make recommendations to the Board of Directors as to tariff and regulation changes that may be necessary for profitable trade

   B.   Goals and Actions

           1.   Develop brochures or other promotions that explain export topics and procedures

           2.   Study and make recommendations as to statistics that could be of interest to the Membership

           3.   Organize an informal roundtable at the Fall Convention

           4.   Monitor the interest of export marketing by members and make recommendations to the Board of Directors as to additional programs