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The NCIMS Aseptic Pilot Program Implementation Committee is working with FDA on a webinar for those who are interested in the Aseptic Pilot Program and for those State Regulators and Rating Officers who are required to take the training. The training announcement, agenda and registration form may be found on the Aseptic Pilot Program page. Anyone who has questions may contact Sue Esser via phone or email at: Susan
K. Esser
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY RETIRES Being associated with NCIMS since 1963 and serving as the Executive Secretary for the past 19+ years, it seemed time for me to fully retire. I have had the privilege of being a Conference delegate, Executive Board member, Chair of the first Liaison Committee, serving on Councils and several other Committees until my retirement from the Kentucky Department of Health in 1988. In April, 1989 I replaced Mr. Herb Vaux as the Conference Executive Secretary. I have worked with many dedicated people over the years. I feel I have made many friends, and, hopefully, not many enemies. It is risky to mention names; however, there are several people who have meant a lot to me over the years, namely, Dan Borer, Dan Rackley, John (please bring more lemons) Sanford, Susan Esser, Rob Byrne, Cary Frye, Ted Hickerson, Marlena Bordson, Don Breiner, Kyle Stephens, and last but not least Gale Prince. Don Breiner nicknamed Gale and I “Laurel and Hardy of NCIMS”. Of course everyone knows Gale is the goofy one and I am the straight guy. I’m sure I am leaving out several and I trust you will forgive me for that. Thanks to my wife Elsie for all her support to me and the Conference. The Web Site has been 100% her efforts, in addition to many other activities. I know Marlena Bordson will do an excellent job and I trust everyone will support her efforts as you have mine. Drawing from the last speech General MacArthur made to the cadets at West Point, “When I cross the river for the last time I want my thoughts to be first about family and second about NCIMS”. Thanks for the opportunity. It’s been quite a ride. Leon Townsend
NCIMS is proud to announce that Mrs. Marlena G. Bordson has accepted the position of Executive Secretary. Mrs. Bordson’s experience as Past Chair of the NCIMS, NCIMS Executive Board member, NCIMS conference participant, and Dairy Program Manager with the Illinois Department of Public Health were key factors in the Executive Board’s selection. The Executive Secretary's position became available when Mr. Leon Townsend announced his retirement in December 2007. The NCIMS Executive Board created a search committee to accept applications from interested candidates and make a recommendation back to the Board. Eagar to assume the duties of the position Mrs. Bordson completed the transfer of NCIMS office records and equipment to a new office in Illinois the first week of April. I look forward to working with Mrs. Bordson as we approach the 2009 NCIMS Conference and hope you will all join me if extending a warm welcome to her. I would also like to extend my thanks to Mr. Leon Townsend for many years of outstanding service to NCIMS and best wishes in the future. Mrs. Bordson will continue her employment with the Illinois Department of Public Health. As Executive Secretary of NCIMS, she may be reached at 585 County
Farm Road John A. Beers, Chair, NCIMS The NCIMS Aseptic Pilot Program
Implementation Committee (APPIC) has developed some questions and
answers to help you better understand the system. They
have also developed four new forms, that are posted in this web
site as well. See Aseptic
Pilot Program. The Q&A has been updated as of March
17, 2008. The Hazards and Controls Guide for Dairy Foods HACCP - Guidance for Processors - Version 1.1 dated June 16, 2006, was revised October, 2007. This latest version is now available for downloading. Finalized International Certification Pilot Program Questions and Answers have been posted on the web site - ICPPC Q&A. The questions and answers cover the time period from May 19, 2006 to July 13, 2007. The Third Party Certifiers are: Milk Regulatory
Consultants LLC. Harold Wainess
& Associates, Inc. Smucker &
Associates* (*CHANGE TO ORIGINAL DOCUMENT - The address and phone number was updated on August 24, 2008.) Dairy companies
located outside the United States may contact these firms directly
to inquire about Additional information concerning this voluntary pilot program is also available from: Claudia
Coles, ICPPC Co-Chair or Gene
Wright, ICPPC Co-Chair
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