September 2024 
TFPA Newsletter
Contact Us:
​P.O. Box 341 
​College Station, TX 77841
979-218-4943
cindy@tfpa.org
al@tfpa.org

Notes From Our President
Howdy TFPA Members,
Your board of directors has been busy at work this summer. Here’s a highlight of what we’re up to:
 
Search Committee Formed for Dr. Al Wagner’s Replacement
Dr. Al Wagner, our Executive Director of over 30 years, is retiring. Texas A&M has officially formed a search committee to find a suitable candidate to fill Dr. Al Wagner’s position in the Department of Food Science. This role is crucial, combining both professor and extension responsibilities.
 
Scholarship Opportunities for High School Seniors
Our organization is exploring the possibility of offering scholarships to high school seniors who are planning to pursue careers in the food industry. We are considering partnering with local 4H programs to reach these students. If you have any ideas on how we can identify deserving students or know of potential candidates, please get in touch with us. Your input is invaluable as we work to support the next generation of industry leaders.
 
Dove Hunt and Registration
Don’t forget to sign up for our annual Dove Hunt on October 5th, for our HUNT WITH HEROS! We’ve set up a SignUpGenius to make donating supplies easy. This event is always a highlight, offering a perfect mix of socializing, hunting, and outdoor fun. Make sure to secure your spot today! More details are below.
 
Annual Meeting – A Record-Breaking Success
We are thrilled to report that our recent Annual Meeting was a huge success, with 135 attendees—the highest number since 2017! Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this event so memorable. Your engagement is what keeps our organization thriving.
 
How are the scholarship funds spent?
We are excited to share that a motion was passed to allocate $75,000 from our Scholarship Foundation to several worthy causes: $15,000 to Marine Combat Outdoors, $15,000 to Texas Tech, and $45,000 to Texas A&M. In addition, we will fund a Texas Tech Endowment fund at $25,000. This allows for a scholarship to be made annually on our behalf in perpetuity. This is a significant commitment, and we are eager to hear from our members about how we should spend the remaining funds. Your voice is important in these decisions.
 
Call for Speakers
We are looking for individuals who are interested in speaking at our annual meeting. It is May 14-16 in Fredericksburg, Tx. If you have expertise to share or know someone who would be a great fit, please let us know. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the professional development of our members.
 
 
 
Thank you for being a part of our community and contributing to our shared success. We look forward to another year of progress and collaboration!
Sincerely,
Your President, Janet Adams

TFPA Updates
Upcoming Events
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Please use the button below to access the full details to the CMO Dove Hunt including directions and any assistance the TFPA may need!
 

Legislative
A new board was voted on and placed in order during the 2024 Annual Conference. Please see the new board below. 
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Executive Director 
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President                                           Vice President
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Treasurer                                           Secretary
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Directors
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Conference Update
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Finance Update
Scholarship Funds Update
The Scholarship Committee congratulated the 2023 recipients of the TFPA scholarships. 
Other Updates
The Scholarship Committee congratulated the 2024 recipients of the TFPA scholarships. 
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CMO Funds Update
Every year the TFPA participates in an annual dove hunt to financially support the Combat Marine Outdoors Foundation. This organization provides assistance to wounded marines during their re-introduction into society. Please see the flyer above for information regarding this event.
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Membership Information
  • Please encourage and recruit new members. There is now a snapshot video of who we are as an organization on the homepage of our website.
  • If you have a current job or internship opening you would like featured on the website please use the button below.
Please use the links below to provide membership updates, payments, or donations. 
 

 
 
Internship Committee
Internship Committee Needs: Written By Lex Hander
 
The internship committee needs member companies interested in summer interns to please send us a note detailing a short description or summary of the scope of work you are expecting from your interns, compensation scale ranges and any additional pertinent information to Stacy Lewis or Lex Hander. 
 
The Texas Food Processors Association Internship Committee seeks to place qualified candidates from the Texas A&M & Texas Tech University Food Science programs into your businesses as interns.  By taking an active role in matching interns and companies, we hope to add value to our member companies while helping to advance our industry by vetting and qualifying intern candidates and internship opportunities.   
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  • The website has been completed re-vamped and updated. Please be sure to go and explore the new additions and updates. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to info@tfpa.org.
 

 
  • Associative Members
    • Attached is a flyer to help promote TFPA to potential processor members. Please share with processors as you see fit.
    • We have also added a recruiting video to the website. Click here to watch. If you think you know of associates who would be interested in joining The TFPA
 

 
 

 
Contact Us
979-218-4943
cindy@tfpa.org 
al@tfpa.org 
info@tfpa.org
 
P.O. Box 341
College Station, TX 77841, United States
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