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DATE:	April 26, 2004
CONTACT:	Richard Crowder
	(703) 837-8140

2004 ASTA Nominating Committee Report

The nominating committee presents the following slate of officers for the year 2004-05, to be voted on at the annual meeting in Philadelphia:

Position, Nominee, Company,

Chairman, Paul Bennett, Sakata Seed America
1st Vice Chair, Jim Tobin, Monsanto
2nd Vice Chair, Gary Arthur, Beck’s Superior Hybrids
Southern Regional VP, Kyle Rushing, Gustafson,
Southeast Regional VP, Harry Collins, Delta & Pine Land,
Northeast Regional VP, Wayne Gale, Stokes Seed Company,
North Central Regional VP, Tom Lutgen, Star Seed Inc.


Any Active member intending to nominate a candidate for any office from the floor must first obtain (in writing) agreement from the proposed nominee and the nominee’s employer indicating support for the nomination and accepting the obligation of the expense and the time commitment required to properly fulfill the responsibility required by the office, if elected. Such nomination shall be subscribed to by at least three Active members in good standing at the time of the annual meeting. Any candidate wishing to do so shall be afforded reasonable opportunity at the annual meeting to communicate their qualifications for office to the members and solicit vote. The Chairman shall have authority to determine the amount of time each candidate will be given at the podium to present their statement. The written approval required shall be presented to the chairperson of the Nominating Committee, Nathan Boardman, Crosbyton Seeds, by the person making the nomination at least 30 day prior to the annual meeting.

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Founded in 1883, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), located in Washington, DC, is one of the oldest trade organizations in the United States. Its membership consists of about 850 companies involved in seed production and distribution, plant breeding, and related industries in North America. As an authority on plant germplasm, ASTA advocates science and policy issues of industry importance. Its mission is to enhance the development and free movement of quality seed worldwide.