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Leadership Development ProgramA program for future leaders who
have a passion working in the food industry, possess an interest in
the dynamics and trends of government, and want to make a
difference in the direction of this industry. This program combines
elements of mentoring, organizational education, leadership, policy
trends, training and guided experiences. We are looking for
individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the New Jersey
Food Council and who have great potential for growth and
advancement in the NJ food distribution business.
Leadership Development ProgramA program for future leaders who
have a passion working in the food industry, possess an interest in
the dynamics and trends of government, and want to make a
difference in the direction of this industry. This program combines
elements of mentoring, organizational education, leadership, policy
trends, training and guided experiences. We are looking for
individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the New Jersey
Food Council and who have great potential for growth and
advancement in the NJ food distribution business.
2015-2016 NEW JERSEY FOOD COUNCILLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM2015-2016 NEW JERSEY FOOD COUNCILLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM
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PROGRAM OUTLINEAll programs are held during the week.As much
notice as is possible will be given to participants to help with
scheduling.
The 2015-2016 Leadership Development Program participants will
attend the following sessions:
Session OneLeadership Principle: Getting Organized & What
Does Food Industry Leadership Mean?
Welcome/Orientation/Introductions Food Industry Advocacy Insight
from NJ Business Leader Understanding the Pulse & Trends of the
Food Business Presentation from Committee Leaders Roundtable
Discussion Reception with NJFC Executive Committee &
Nominators
Session TwoState House, Trenton, NJLeadership Principle: Getting
Politically Active!One-day program will include various components
listed below:
Tour of Statehouse and witness Legislative Hearings Lobbying 101
Brieng on Legislative Process
Attend a Legislative Fundraiser or Event at Drumthwacket, the
Home of the Governor Meetings with Legislative Leadership
Understanding the Food Industrys Unique Perspective on NJ Policy
Understanding the Role of Government
PROGRAM OUTLINEAll programs are held during the week.As much
notice as is possible will be given to participants to help with
scheduling.
The 2015-2016 Leadership Development Program participants will
attend the following sessions:
Session OneLeadership Principle: Getting Organized & What
Does Food Industry Leadership Mean?
Welcome/Orientation/Introductions Food Industry Advocacy Insight
from NJ Business Leader Understanding the Pulse & Trends of the
Food Business Presentation from Committee Leaders Roundtable
Discussion Reception with NJFC Executive Committee &
Nominators
Session TwoState House, Trenton, NJLeadership Principle: Getting
Politically Active!One-day program will include various components
listed below:
Tour of Statehouse and witness Legislative Hearings Lobbying 101
Brieng on Legislative Process
Attend a Legislative Fundraiser or Event at Drumthwacket, the
Home of the Governor Meetings with Legislative Leadership
Understanding the Food Industrys Unique Perspective on NJ Policy
Understanding the Role of Government
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PROGRAM OUTLINEAll programs are held during the week.As much
notice as is possible will be given to participants to help with
scheduling.
The 2015-2016 Leadership Development Program participants will
attend the following sessions:
Session OneLeadership Principle: Getting Organized & What
Does Food Industry Leadership Mean?
Welcome/Orientation/Introductions Food Industry Advocacy Insight
from NJ Business Leader Understanding the Pulse & Trends of the
Food Business Presentation from Committee Leaders Roundtable
Discussion Reception with NJFC Executive Committee &
Nominators
Session TwoState House, Trenton, NJLeadership Principle: Getting
Politically Active!One-day program will include various components
listed below:
Tour of Statehouse and witness Legislative Hearings Lobbying 101
Brieng on Legislative Process
Attend a Legislative Fundraiser or Event at Drumthwacket, the
Home of the Governor Meetings with Legislative Leadership
Understanding the Food Industrys Unique Perspective on NJ Policy
Understanding the Role of Government
PROGRAM OUTLINEAll programs are held during the week.As much
notice as is possible will be given to participants to help with
scheduling.
The 2015-2016 Leadership Development Program participants will
attend the following sessions:
Session OneLeadership Principle: Getting Organized & What
Does Food Industry Leadership Mean?
Welcome/Orientation/Introductions Food Industry Advocacy Insight
from NJ Business Leader Understanding the Pulse & Trends of the
Food Business Presentation from Committee Leaders Roundtable
Discussion Reception with NJFC Executive Committee &
Nominators
Session TwoState House, Trenton, NJLeadership Principle: Getting
Politically Active!One-day program will include various components
listed below:
Tour of Statehouse and witness Legislative Hearings Lobbying 101
Brieng on Legislative Process
Attend a Legislative Fundraiser or Event at Drumthwacket, the
Home of the Governor Meetings with Legislative Leadership
Understanding the Food Industrys Unique Perspective on NJ Policy
Understanding the Role of Government
Session Three Washington, DCLeadership Principle: Advocacy in
Washington/Getting Your Message Across
Presentations from NGA/FMI/GMA lobbyists who interact with the
federal government Tour Capitol Hill Grassroots
Discussion/Presentation Meet with a Member of NJ Congressional
Delegation Dinner in Trendy DC Restaurant
Session FourAtlantic CityLeadership Principle: Rubber Meets the
Road
Meet an Industry CEO to Discuss Leadership Address Issues
including Impact of Bricks vs. Clicks, Health & Wellness,
Millennials Rubber Meets the Road Sit in on NJFC Board Meeting
Attend Trade Relations Conference
Session FiveLeadership Principle: The Regulatory
WatchdogAdministrative Advocacy - Hear from Agency leaders in
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs and Ofce of Weights &
Measures
NJ Departments of Labor and Agriculture Food Assistance Programs
including SNAP and WIC Homeland Security Dinner with Wine and Food
Pairings Closing/Evaluation of the Program
Participate in an informal and candid discussion of the program,
including methods to improve it.Formal recognition of Program
participants at NJFC event.
NEW JERSEY FOOD COUNCIL30 W. Lafayette Street, Trenton, NJ,
08608
609-392-8899 609-396-6571
[email protected]
Session Three Washington, DCLeadership Principle: Advocacy in
Washington/Getting Your Message Across
Presentations from NGA/FMI/GMA lobbyists who interact with the
federal government Tour Capitol Hill Grassroots
Discussion/Presentation Meet with a Member of NJ Congressional
Delegation Dinner in Trendy DC Restaurant
Session FourAtlantic CityLeadership Principle: Rubber Meets the
Road
Meet an Industry CEO to Discuss Leadership Address Issues
including Impact of Bricks vs. Clicks, Health & Wellness,
Millennials Rubber Meets the Road Sit in on NJFC Board Meeting
Attend Trade Relations Conference
Session FiveLeadership Principle: The Regulatory
WatchdogAdministrative Advocacy - Hear from Agency leaders in
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs and Ofce of Weights &
Measures
NJ Departments of Labor and Agriculture Food Assistance Programs
including SNAP and WIC Homeland Security Dinner with Wine and Food
Pairings Closing/Evaluation of the Program
Participate in an informal and candid discussion of the program,
including methods to improve it.Formal recognition of Program
participants at NJFC event.
NEW JERSEY FOOD COUNCIL30 W. Lafayette Street, Trenton, NJ,
08608
609-392-8899 609-396-6571
[email protected]
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OVERVIEWThe purpose of the Leadership Development Program is to
provide both orientation and skill development to future leaders of
various segments of the food industry including food retailers,
suppliers, brokers, wholesalers and companies that service the
business.
PROGRAM GOALSa) Identify individuals with the potential to
become leaders in their business, to
understand the mission of NJFC and potentially to serve on the
Board of NJFC;b) Educate these individuals on public policy areas
and its impact on their business and
industry bottom line;c) Provide orientation and skills to allow
potential leaders to promote the industry; andd) Facilitate the
promotion of program graduates into leadership positions both
locally
and nationally.
GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATIONa) Nominees must represent a current
member company in good standing of the NJ
Food Council;b) Nominee must agree to participate in all
elements of the Leadership Development
Program as noted in the program outline (i.e., attend all
designated meetings, etc.);c) Some travel expenses for
participation may be assumed by the individual participant;d)
Estimated Leadership Development Program class: 4-6 participantse)
Participants will receive a complimentary admission to each NJFC
event and NJFC
lapel pin.
PARTICIPANT SELECTIONa) The Leadership Development Program
Selection Committee will review and select
participants based on completed nomination forms postmarked by
July 15, 2014;b) Selected participants will be notied by the
Selection Committee immediately
following the Committees decision;c) Nominees who are not
selected for the 2014-15 class may be re-nominated the
following year.
OVERVIEWThe purpose of the Leadership Development Program is to
provide both orientation and skill development to future leaders of
various segments of the food industry including food retailers,
suppliers, brokers, wholesalers and companies that service the
business.
PROGRAM GOALSa) Identify individuals with the potential to
become leaders in their business, to
understand the mission of NJFC and potentially to serve on the
Board of NJFC;b) Educate these individuals on public policy areas
and its impact on their business and
industry bottom line;c) Provide orientation and skills to allow
potential leaders to promote the industry; andd) Facilitate the
promotion of program graduates into leadership positions both
locally
and nationally.
GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATIONa) Nominees must represent a current
member company in good standing of the NJ
Food Council;b) Nominee must agree to participate in all
elements of the Leadership Development
Program as noted in the program outline (i.e., attend all
designated meetings, etc.);c) Some travel expenses for
participation may be assumed by the individual participant;d)
Estimated Leadership Development Program class: 8-10 participantse)
Participants will receive a complimentary admission to each NJFC
event and NJFC
lapel pin.
PARTICIPANT SELECTIONa) The Leadership Development Program
Selection Committee will review and select
participants based on completed nomination forms postmarked by
August 15, 2015;b) Selected participants will be notied by the
Selection Committee immediately
following the Committees decision;c) Nominees who are not
selected for the 2015-16 class may be re-nominated the
following year.
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMNOMINATION FORM
InstructionsThis nomination will be reviewed by the Leadership
Selection Committee. Nominees must be 21 years or older. Please
print legibly or type the information requested. Attach additional
sheet(s) of paper if necessary to supplement your answers. Please
do not write see attached resume.Name of Nominee
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Title
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Area/Speciality
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Company and Mailing Address
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Phone _______________________________________ Fax
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E-Mail__________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Nominator
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Email _______________________________________________ Phone
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Number of years as a member of your organization
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Please list the state or national activities in which you have
participated(leadership positions, committee or task force
involvement, etc.).
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Please list any leadership positions in organizations held by
the nominee.
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Please list your membership in other food associations.
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Please describe your interest in the Leadership Development
Program, including whyyou should be selected by the Selection
Committee to participate.
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Please describe how your participation in the Leadership Program
might benetyour state and/or company.
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If selected, I agree to participate in all designated elements
of the Leadership Development Program.
Signature of Nominee
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Please include any supplementary material you would like the
Selection Committeeto review concerning this nomination.
Please return completed nomination form by August 15, 2015,
to:NJ Food Council30 W. Lafayette Street, Trenton, NJ
[email protected]