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WAFDO 2011 Conference Held Jointly with
FDA Pacific Region Retail Food Seminar Spokane
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WAFDO 2010 Conference Reno
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WAFDO President, Gena Reich opeing the annual conference in Reno in September 2010. |
Working at the registration table are left to right Kimberly Stryker (Alaska), Dawn Smith (Oregon), Patti Klocker (Colorado), and Gena Reich (Washington).
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Michael Antee of FDA makes a presentation on the Shellfish Cooperative Program. |
Charles Breen (Seattle) and Barbara Cassens (San Francisco) are both Regional Directors with FDA. |
Ballard Graham is a WAFDO Board member and is the Division Vice President, Compliance Oversight at Abbot Quality & Regulatory in Georgia.
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John Marcello of FDA makes his motivational presentation on Retail Risk Assessment. |
 WAFDO President Gena Reich presents the president's award to Susan Parachini (Colorado) the WAFDO Board Secretary and Liaison to AFDO. |
Patti Klocker presents a silent auction item to the WAFDO members.
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Ellen Laymon of FDA receives the Orlan J. Weimann award.
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 Kimberly Stryker (Alaska) takes introduces her agenda as new President of WAFDO for 2011.
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AFDO 2008 Conference Anaheim
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AFDO President, Steve Steingart opeing the annual conference in Anaheim in June 2008.
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During opening ceremonies, President Steve Steingart presented awards of appreciation to Ralph Stafko, USDA and Richard Barnes, FDA Advisors to our group. Our Canadian Advisor to the Board, Bob Scales is in the back-ground.
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Dr. David Atcheson, FDA. |
AFDO conference participants listening to Dr. Atcheson, FDA. |
Sarah Geisart moderator during Saturday's workshop.
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Panel discussion on the Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS). Left to right - Joe Reardon, NC; Steve Stich, NY; Mary Fandry, MO; Beverly Kent, FDA; Steve Steinhoff, WI; and Ellen Laymon, OR. |
 Ron Klein (foreground), Alaska; and Ernie Jullian, Rhode Island, listening during the AFDO/WAFDO Conference. |
Candace Jacobs (center) enjoying the conference.
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Steve Steinhoff, long time AFDO member and Wiley Award Winner, enjoying his last AFDO conference. He retired in June.
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WAFDO 2007 Conference Denver
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Mike Govro, Danelle Morgan, Nicole Grhsham, Benson Yee -- Dancing and singing to Dr. Carl Winter's song "USDA" |
Richard Barnes -- "The Future of Federal State Relations"
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Patrick Kennelly, Barbara Cassens, Dave Puglia -- Leafy Green Outbreaks & Opportunities |
Ken Hruska, Susan Parachini, Barbara Hruska -- OJ Wiemann Banquet |
Mike Govro -- Master of Ceremonies OJ Weimann Banquet
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WAFDO Board of Directors |
 Barbara Hruska accepting OJ Weimann Award |
Steve Steingart -- President AFDO
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Byron Beerbower -- Food Security/Defense Transportation Pilot Project
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Ron Klein -- Food Shield Presentation
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WAFDO 2006 Conference Albuquerque
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2005 - 2006 WAFDO President, Barbara Hruska (Colorado) Opening Remarks. |
Paul Tietell, (FDA) at Industry opening reception.
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WAFDO Business Meeting: WAFDO recognizing Richard Barnes (USFDA) for his contributions to Federal State Relations and working with WAFDO |
WAFDO Business Meeting: Outgoing 2005 - 2006 WAFDO President, Barbara Hruska (Colorado) Handing the gavel to the new incoming 2006 - 2007 WAFDO President, Linda Condon (Washington). |
Texas Hold 'Em Winner: Mike Govro
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Texas Hold 'Em Observer; Tom Vogel, Director of Regulatory Affairs, American Council for Food Safety and Quality. |
 O. J. Wiemann Awards Banquet; Participants of the WAFDO Conference Planning Committee, (front); Ron Klein and Tom Vogel; (1st row); Alonza Cruse, Ellen Laymon, Linda Condon, Carolyn Swanson; (2nd row); Janet McDonald, Mike Govro, Barbara Hruska, Patti Klocker, Susan Parachini; (back row); Dave Johnson, Patrick Kennelly, Dena Reich, Paul Teitell. |
O. J. Wiemann Awards BAnquet: 2005 - 2006 Board of Directors: Alonza Cruse (Past President), Paul Teitell (Director at Large), Patrick Kennelly (Director at Large), Barbara Hruska (President), Dave Johnson (Associate Representative), Ellen Laymon (Liason to AFDO), Susan Parachini (Secretary/Treasurer), Linda Condon (President Elect), Carolyn Swanson (WAFDO Flash Editor)
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O. J. Wiemann Awards BAnquet: 2005 - 2006 Board of Directors: Alonza Cruse (Past President), Paul Teitell (Director at Large), Patrick Kennelly (Director at Large), Barbara Hruska (President), Dave Johnson (Associate Representative), Ellen Laymon (Liason to AFDO), Susan Parachini (Secretary/Treasurer), Linda Condon (President Elect), Carolyn Swanson (WAFDO Flash Editor)
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O. J Wiemann Awards Banquet: 2006 - 2007 WAFDO President Linda Condon (Washington), 2005 - 2006 O. J. Wiemann Award Winner Carolyn Swanson (USFDA retired), 2005 - 2006 WAFDO President Barbara Hruska (Colorado)
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Alonza Cruse presenting Dan Smyly with a gift of thanks for Coca Cola's contributions to WAFDO
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WAFDO 2005 Conference Scottsdale
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AFDO President Marion Aller addresses the WAFDO conference. |
Alonzo Cruz, WAFDO's outgoing President, passing the gavel to Barbara Hruska, WAFDO's In-coming President.
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 BarbaraCassens receiving the Orlen J. Wiemann Award from Alonza Cruse, WAFDO Past President; and Barbara Hruska, WAFDO President.
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FDA's John Marcello discusses "Best Practices in Retail Food Protection."
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WAFDO attendees listen intently. |
John Young, Dan Smyly, Dennis Baker and Mike Hurley await the close of the silent action. |
Dave Ludwig, Director of Maricopa County Environmental Health, discussed "Innovative Approaches to Food Safety and Defense at Retail." |
Future, present and past WAFDO presidents give the WAFDO salute. |
Barbara Hruska, WAFDO President closing the WAFDO 2005 Conference
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WAFDO 2003 Conference Reno
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From Left to Right - Dan Smylie,
AFDO President Chris Wogee,
Dennis Baker and Dan Sowards |
Reno Conference Planning
committee members are recognized for their efforts. From left to right Chris Wogee, Carolyn Swanson, Mike Govro, Marcia Madrigal, and Mark Roh. Not shown, Linda Condon
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Incoming and outgoing WAFDO
Presidents Barbara Cassens and
Claudia Coles
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Barbara Cassens presents the
O. J. Wiemann Award to Mike
Govro
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WAFDO members take in presentations |
WAFDO state representatives
discuss bioterrorism
preparedness. From left to
Right Nancy Napolilli, Dan
McGowan, Barbara Hruska,
Tricia-Hosch Hebdon, Mike
Govro, Kinley Goodman, Chris
Crnich, Linda Crerar. Not
shown: Lori Wataoka, Stuart
Wilson |
Dr. Henry Chin, Vice-President,
Center for Technical Assistance,
NFPA, discusses industry
biosecurity measures |
Steve St. John demonstrates
emergency response equipment |
AFDO President Chris Wogee
discusses AFDO activities |
Terry Peters, CFIA, Dr. John
Kvenberg, CFSAN, and Dr.
Dan Engeljohn, USDA discuss
different approaches to listeria
risk assessment |
Dan McGowan and Barbara Hruska conduct a live auction for the J. Jos Campioni Scholarship Fund. |
WAFDO Vice President Alonza
Cruz and Dennis Linsley vie for
an item in the Silent Auction for
the J. Jos Campioni Scholarship Fund. |
Linda Condon and Michael Antee
work the registration table
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AFDO 2002 Conference Portland
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WAFDO President Mike Govro teaches the AFDO crowd how not to say "Oregon." |
Local arrangements team member Ellen Laymon and Susan Kendrick work the registration desk.
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AFDO past President Steve Steinhoff delivers the Glen W. Kilpatrick Memorial address.
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Former WAFDO President Candace Jacobs mugs with another former WAFDO President, Don Voeller.
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FDA acting commissioner Lester Crawford delivers the FDA keynote address. |
Bob Howard speaks to AFDO on risk communication.
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Former Flash editor Linda Condon receives special achievement award from President Mike Govro
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WAFDO webmaster David O'Guinn receives special recognition from President Mike Govro for developing the WAFDO web site.
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2002 O.J. Wiemann award winner Jim Waddell presents the 2001 O.J. Weimer award to Tom Vogel.
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WAFDO 2002 Board of Directors from left Claudia Coles, Linda Condon, Barbara Hruska, Chuck Henry, & Mike Govro. |
WAFDO 2000 Conference Seattle
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From left to right: Philip Amundson, Kristin Ryan, Rich Novy, Stuart Wilson and Claudia
Coles
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From left to right: Candace Jacobs, Janice Adair, Cheri Govro, Chris Wogee and Mike Govro
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William B. Hope, Jr. (left) and J. Kenneth Conover John
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Scharmann (left) and Dan Smylie
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From left to right: Kristin Ryan, Linda Condon and Julie Carlson welcome WAFDO members at registration.
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Cory Willis, 1999 WAFDO President (left) and Mike Govro, 2000 WAFDO President-Elect (center) make the long distance
connection with Maurice Tamura in New York City for the presentation by J. Jos Campioni (right).
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From left to right: Candace Jacobs, Chuck Henry, Nora Vasquez, Patti Klocker, Linda
Condon, Mike Govro, Veronica Vasquez, Cory Willis and Claudia Coles |
From left to right: Stuart Wilson, James Swanson and Barry Morgan |
Sue Hutchcroft (left) and Mary Ayling
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WAFDO 1999 Conference Colorado
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Stuart Richardon, Jr.and Tom
Messenger
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Orlen J. Wiemann, Stuart Richardon, Jr.,and Thomas
Messenger at the WAFDO Awards Banquet
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Orlen J. Wiemann, Stuart Richardon, Jr.,and Thomas
Messenger at the WAFDO Awards Banquet
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Volunteers at the WAFDO
registration table prepare
donated items for the Silent
Auction.
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Volunteers at the WAFDO
registration table prepare donated items for the Silent
Auction.
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Tom Messenger hosted a great
"ice-breaker" reception at his
lovely historic home in Denver.
Lucky there were a few golfers
and at least one umbrella for the
few raindrops that attempted to
dampen WAFDO members!
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 Tom Messenger reception.
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Tom Messenger reception. |
Stuart Ricardson, Jr., Richard
Worl, Ray Warthen and Frank
Mosebar played a great round of
golf and won this year's golf
tournament. |
Bob Howard from the National
Center for Infectious Diseases
shared effective media
communication strategies with
WAFDO members. Remember
your SOCOS--Single Overriding
Communication Objectives! |
Orlen J. Wiemann, Stuart Richardon, Jr.,and Thomas
Messenger at the WAFDO Awards Banquet
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