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LEAGUE LEADERSHIP
FY 2010/11 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
Steve Hash
Chris Caratan
Carol Chandler
David Jackson
David Marguleas
VICE- CHAIRMAN
Ryan Zaninovich
Louis Pandol
Marko S. Zaninovich,
Dean Thonesen
Ex Officio
FY 2010/11 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Louis Pandol
Secretary/Treasurer
David Marguleas
Chairman of the Board
Steve Hash
First Vice-Chairman
Ryan Zaninovich
Second Vice-Chairman
Maria Alvarado
Manectar Farms
Verne Crookshanks
Venida Packing, Inc.
David Jackson
Family Tree Farms
Kent Stephens
Marko Zaninovich, Inc.
Anthony Balakian
California Growers
Tim Dayka
Dayka & Hackett, LLC
Casey Jones
Sun Valley Packing
Dean Thonesen
Sunwest Fruit Company, Inc.
Robert O. Bianco
Anthony Vineyards, Inc.
Jerry DiBuduo
SunValley Farms
Herbert Kaprielian
CRJ Farming Co. LP
Jon Tos
Tos Farms, Inc.
Steve Biswell
Mt. Campbell Development
Moe DiBuduo
DiBuduo Fruit Co.
Harold McClarty
HMC Farms
Stan Tufts
Tufts Ranch LLC
Nicholas Bozick
R. Bagdasarian, Inc.
Edge Dostal
Chiquita Fresh North America
George Nikolich
Gerawan Farming, Inc.
Scott Wallace
Fruit Patch Sales, LLC
Wayne Brandt
Brandt Farms, Inc.
Richard Elliot
David J. Elliot & Son
Justin Parnagian
Fowler Packing Company, Inc.
Chiles Wilson
All State Packers, Inc.
Anton Caratan
Blanc Vineyards
Ken Enns
Enns Packing Co., Inc.
Pat Ricchiuti
P-R Farms, Inc.
John D. Zaninovich
Merritt Farms
Chris Caratan
M. Caratan, Inc.
Tony Fazio
Tri-Boro Fruit Co., Inc.
Cliff Rolland
Abe-El Produce
Jon P. Zaninovich
Jasmine Vineyards, Inc.
Kirk Cerniglia
Royal Madera Vineyards
Ron Frauenheim
Ron Frauenheim
Tom Schultz
Chase National Kiwi Farms
Marko S. Zaninovich
Marko Zaninovich, Inc.
Carol Chandler
Chandler Farms, LP
Randy Giumarra
Giumarra Vineyards Corp.
Toni Scully
Scully Packing Co.
David Clyde
Grapeman Farms dba Stevco
Doug Hemly
Greene and Hemly, Inc.
Jim Simonian
Simonian Fruit Company
Ex Officios:
Micky George
Cliff Sadoian
Stan Cosart
W.F. Cosart Packing Co.
Robert Ikemiya
Ito Packing Company, Inc.
Brent Smittcamp
Wawona Packing Co., LLC
league staff
Barry Bedwell
League President
Gabrielle Kirkland
Membership
Christopher Valadez
Environmental & Regulatory Affairs
Vicky Jones
Bookkeeper
Marcy Martin
Trade
Jaclyn Pack
Office Coordinator
Erin Ragnetti
Administrative Assistant
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Ta bl e of c on t en t s
TOP TEN ISSUES
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
David O. Marguleas, Chairman
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Barry J. Bedwell, President
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LEAGUE FINANCIAL SUMMARY
4
AGRICULTURE ISSUES
5
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Paul Giboney, Chairman
7
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Carol Chandler, Chairman
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Ryan Zaninovich, Chairman
12
STANDARDIZATION & PACKAGING COMMITTEE
Louis Pandol, Chairman
13
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
John Rast, Chairman
14
FRUITPAC BOARD
Stan Tufts, Chairman
15
HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST
George Caratan, Chairman
16
LEAGUE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE REVIEW
INSURANCE & FINANCIAL BENEFITS COMMITTEE
Ken Enns, Chairman
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE REVIEW
LABOR COMMITTEE
Ryan Zaninovich, Chairman
YEAR IN PICTURES
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10
MARKETING COMMITTEE
John Pandol, Chairman
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LEAGUE’S AG NETWORK
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PAST CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD
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To fulfill the needs of the membership while serving as the primary public
policy organization advocating on behalf of the fresh grape, berry and
tree fruit growers and shippers in California.
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TOP TEN ISSUES
Labor Laws/Card Check
After failed attempts to circumvent the secret ballot process, card check was re-invented to make union representation a remedy for ‘egregious’ employer conduct affecting a secret ballot election. Under a new Administration, the potential for passage of card check legislation
through the Legislature remains high.
Immigration Reform/AgJOBS
The latest attempt to move immigration policy without addressing economic questions related to securing an agricultural labor force
proved ill-fated, ultimately leading to the defeat of the piecemeal attempt. The League advocated in favor of a solution which addresses
agricultural labor in the context of both comprehensive and a more focused legislative package in recognition of the need for a stable and
reliable workforce.
Water Supply Issues
In a state divided over questions of water conveyance, available supply, and ecosystem protection, the effort to promote a state water bond
package on the 2012 ballot will begin anew, with messaging focused on providing certainty in future years. The demand on California’s
water supply and infrastructure will continue to grow as demand increases in the future.
Labor Costs/Minimum Wage
The costs associated with a dependable workforce for cultural, harvest, and packaging continues to range from 50-70 percent of total production costs. Because labor costs significantly affect the continued economic viability of League members, the potential for government
mandated increases in the minimum wage adds to the challenge of producing the highest quality fruit in the State of California.
Invasive Pest Issues
The League continued to work on the frontlines with top regulatory agencies to combat the devastating effect of invasive pests, such as the
European Grapevine Moth, on the growing and shipping of fresh fruit, while simultaneously working with international trading partners
to avoid unnecessary phytosanitary restrictions.
Health Care Mandates
In the wake of the passage of a massive federal health care proposal, much of the burden of providing health care for the uninsured population will likely result in added costs for businesses.
Food Safety Regulations
The passage of controversial food safety legislation established a framework for federal agencies to more rapidly respond to instances of
foodborne illness outbreaks in what is an overall safe US food system. The League is positioned to work with key regulatory agencies to
shape the implementing language of the nation’s new food safety policy, while maintaining that requirements must be commodity specific,
risk-based, and supported by sound science.
Workers’ Comp Costs
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The potential for an increase in the rise of workers’ compensation costs was recognized by League members as an important concern, as
carriers have repeatedly sought rate adjustments to cover cost increases associated with rising medical costs.
Energy Costs
The concern over increasing energy costs in the face of climate change policy mandates will force the energy production sector to purchase
new technologies and replace production from fossil fuel sources, which will likely result in higher energy prices passed along to consumers.
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Chairman’s Report
It
was a pleasure to serve as Chairman for the 2010/11 FY, and now
to share some of my impressions of the League and its accomplishments during the past twelve months. It is especially rewarding to
look back on an exceptionally busy year – filled with ample and equal parts of
challenge and success – as we commemorate the 75 year milestone of the California Grape & Tree Fruit League.
The League is viewed as being reliable
and respected, effective and efficient,
dynamic and determined. Each of you
should be proud of our organization . . .
The predecessor to the current day League – The California Grape & Tree
Fruit Shippers – was formed in 1936 and the original structure of our organization remains fundamentally unaltered, although the overall political, economic,
and social environment has obviously changed dramatically.
The driving force behind the League today is the same as in its early years;
being responsive to its grower members and fervently advocating and protecting the California fruit industry’s needs and interests with regulators, legislators, international trading partners, and others. These same needs led 49 producers to band together
in 1936 to leverage their collective interests to negotiate fair railroad rates, and it is these same needs that make the League a
compelling organization for the 300 growers and shippers who, today, rely on this organization to represent their interests in
Sacramento and Washington, DC.
The California Grape & Tree Fruit League is known for its pragmatic approach to working with policy makers in Sacramento
and Washington, DC. The organization reflects the collective interest of the industry, where leaders set aside personal convictions in a bi-partisan political environment. As the primary public policy organization for the fruit industry, the League has
adopted a realistic and sensible approach to building bridges with elected and appointed leaders.
It is the League’s singular focus on preserving and enhancing growers’ livelihoods that has aided the organization’s survival for
three-quarters of a century. It also ensures that this organization will continue to play a vital role in maintaining a healthy fruit
industry for decades to come.
The League is viewed as being reliable and respected, effective and efficient, dynamic and determined. Each of you should be
proud of our organization and equally proud of the exceptional staff that helps to shape it – represented by the three directors
Marcy Martin, Chris Valadez and Gabrielle Kirkland as well as the organization’s President Barry Bedwell.
It has been an honor to chair the Board of Directors and to contribute in some small measure to our growth and success this
past year.
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David O. Marguleas
Chairman 2010/11 FY
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President’s Report
T
he past year for the California Grape & Tree Fruit League was
one of transition and helping manage change on behalf of our
membership. The change in Sacramento was primarily brought
on by the conversion of leadership in state government. After seven years of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, voters in California
decisively selected Jerry Brown over challenger Meg Whitman to be their
next chief executive, almost three decades after he first served in the office.
The role of the League this past year especially focused on making the
organization and our members relevant during this transition period. The
importance of working with other like-minded organizations and finding
common ground on public policy issues became increasingly important.
In addition, the other areas of member service related to the non-public
policy arenas of trade, standardization, packaging, and transportation were
maintained at their historically high levels.
The League is also celebrating a significant milestone in 2011, with its 75th
anniversary. Accolades go out to the forward-thinking individuals from
the California Grape and Tree Fruit Association and the California Growers and Shippers Protective League, who brought together growers and
shippers from all over California to address issues of common concern. Every time I look at the names and faces of those
members, both past and present, I feel pride in working for such individuals and being part of this organization.
In accordance with the past practice, the League’s Board of Directors was polled on the issues most impacting their sustainability with the results varying only slightly from the past year. Labor, immigration reform, water, invasive species, health
care, food safety, workers’ compensation, energy costs, and air quality regulations were once again emphasized. While the
education process related to such public policy issues can be frustrating, the League made substantive progress in many areas.
We know that we cannot demand respect or recognition of our members’ true value, but we can certainly do our best to
communicate why maintaining the production of our members’ crops is so important to the citizens of this state and nation.
Every time I look at the names and faces of those members, both
past and present, I feel pride in working for such individuals and
being part of this organization.
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In conclusion, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all volunteer members of the League who serve in leadership positions, whether it is on the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors, or on our many committees. Your efforts
do make a difference. And finally, thanks to the staff for their continued hard work and commitment. Best of luck to all for
a successful and prosperous 2011 crop year.
Barry J. Bedwell
President
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League Financial Summary
Under the supervision of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, League staff maintains tight fiscal control over
expenditures, while maximizing opportunities for increased revenues, which are so vital to the fulfillment of League matters.
The following represents the League’s revenue and expenditures for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2011 audited financials.
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A g r i c u l t u r e
FIRST QUARTER
MARCH/APRIL/MAY
Taiwan Transit Requirements:
Three Mediterranean fruit fly quarantines in California impacted
the transit requirements for exports to Taiwan.
Gubernatorial Race:
League President and several Board members met with gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown in April to discuss important issues.
Diesel Truck Rule:
Under the California Air Resource Board Truck Rule, diesel
trucks that were recognized as agricultural trucks were required
to display proper identification by April 30.
2012 Farm Bill:
Starting in May, Farm Bill hearings
were held across the nation to discuss the direction of agriculture policy in advance of the 2012 Farm Bill.
Immigration Reform Proposal:
I s s u e s
Ser ving our Membership...
SECOND QUARTER
JUNE/JULY/AUGUST
New Zealand Import Requirements:
Biosecurity New Zealand implemented new import requirements
to mitigate Spotted Wing Drosophila for a number of commodities from California.
Melon Fruit Fly Detection:
In August, Melon Fruit Flies were discovered
in agricultural production areas in the southern
San Joaquin Valley and resulted in a quarantine
of host commodities.
CGTFL Board Votes to Support Water Bond:
The League’s Board of Directors voted to support the Safe,
Clean and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2010.
EGVM Federal Order for Grapes:
USDA issued a formal Federal Order, effective June 22, which
established a quarantine area for portions of several ag-producing
counties due to European Grapevine Moth (EGVM) detections.
On April 29, key Senate Democrats unveiled a framework for a
comprehensive immigration proposal, but did not set a deadline
for accomplishing reform.
Cal/OSHA Revised Heat Illness Prevention Standard:
Cal/OSHA adopted revisions to the
standard, which required specific provisions, such as “shade up,” when certain trigger temperatures are reached.
HIRE Act:
The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) proposal
was established to exempt employers from paying social security
payroll tax in 2010 and offered a tax credit to employers.
European Grapevine Moth Quarantine:
In May, a regulated area of approximately five miles in radius around each
site was created and encompassed two
Fresno County detections.
Section 18 Issued for Mentor:
At the request of the League, Department of Pesticide Regulation granted an emergency exemption order for the post-harvest
use of Mentor on nectarines and peaches.
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Export Database:
The League secured a grant through
the California Department of Food
and Agriculture to expand the tree
fruit export database.
Ag Burn Phase-Out Delayed:
The San Joaquin Air Quality Control District Board voted to delay a complete phase-out of open burning.
Export Grape and Plum Act:
The Board recommended that the League seek an amendment to
the Export Grape and Plum Act to allow for quarter-pound minimum bunch weight in containers less than two pounds.
Ag Overtime:
Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed SB 1121 (Florez) known as the
“ag overtime bill” on July 28. The proposed bill would have required overtime for agricultural workers after 8 hours daily and
40 hours weekly, rather than the current 10 hours daily and 60
hours weekly.
Cargo Screening
Requirements:
Cargo that was transported on passenger aircraft had to be screened
at 100 percent, effective August 1,
2010.
Family Farm Estate Tax
Legislation:
Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced legislation that deferred the
payment of estate taxes for small family farms.
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A g r i c u l t u r e
One issue at a time
THIRD QUARTER
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
I s s u e s
FOURTH QUARTER
DECEMBER/JANUARY/FEBRUARY
Card Check Vetoed:
DPR Announced Decision to Register Methyl Iodide:
NAPPO Annual Meeting:
Congress Completes Food Safety Bill:
Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed SB 1474 (Steinberg), also known
as the “back door” version of card check, because it represented
the same type of assault on the democratic process as previous versions of card check legislation.
The League was represented as a
participant in the North American Plant Protection Organization
(NAPPO) annual meeting, which is
a regional organization established by the governments of the US,
Canada, and Mexico.
Senate Food Safety Bill Postponed:
Food safety legislation was postponed until after the November 2
elections.
Williamson Act Legislation Signed:
Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 2530, under which, counties will be allowed to implement new Williamson Act contracts,
reduced by 10 percent in both duration and tax relief, for the property holder.
Japan Proposes Scholar Registration on Stone Fruits:
The League worked with Scholar’s registrant, Syngenta Crop Protection, USDA Foreign Agriculture Service, and Japan’s ministries
to facilitate acceptance of the US maximum residue level for Scholar.
New California Governor:
Governor Jerry Brown was elected
as California’s new Governor on
November 2, 2010.
FDA and USDA Form Produce Safety Program:
The US Department of Food and Agricultural and the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) announced a three-year partnership to
provide produce growers and packers with food safety resources.
Canadian Import Requirements:
The Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) issued a notice that,
effective December 2010, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency required shipments of fresh fruit and vegetables coming into
Canada, labeled with a federal produce number or Canadian DRC
Membership number, to be part of the submission of import documentation.
Assemblyman-elect Ricardo Lara flew
into Fresno in November to meet with
League staff and tour member operations.
Late December, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid worked with
Senate Republicans to pass a standalone food safety bill by voice
vote, sending it to the house.
Federal Estate Tax Update:
President Obama signed into law an $858 billion tax package that
included estate tax language which will allow a married couple to
jointly protect up to $10 million of assets from federal estate tax.
CARB Approves Truck Amendments:
The California Air Resources Board passed the on-road truck rule
proposed amendments on December 17 by a unanimous vote,
which delayed implementation dates of the compliance schedule.
Schwarzenegger, Brown Administrations Make
Appointments:
Outgoing Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed former
State Senator Carole Migden to the Agricultural Labor Relations
Board. Governor Jerry Brown announced an early key appointment
of Assemblyman John Laird.
CA Requirements for Refrigerant Management:
On January 1, 2011, operators of refrigeration systems that use
more than 50 pounds of high global warming potential refrigerants
were required to comply with the new California Air Resources
Board regulation.
Mexican Tariff Update:
January 2011, US Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood shared with Congress and the government of Mexico an
initial concept document for a long-haul cross-border Mexican
trucking program.
Extreme Card Check Bill Introduced:
SB 104 was introduced on January 12 by Senate President Pro Tem
Darrel Steinberg. This proposal differed from previous versions of
card check in that the Agricultural Labor Relations Board would be
required to make a non-appealable administrative decision.
USDA Secretary Chief of
Staff Karen Ross Named
CDFA Secretary:
Governor Brown announced the appointment of Karen Ross to Secretary of the California Department of
Food & Agriculture.
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Southern California Assemblyman-Elect Visits Valley:
December 2010, California Department of Pesticide Regulation announced the registration of
methyl iodide under emergency regulations.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Overseen by Chairman
Paul Giboney (M. Caratan, Inc.)
The Environmental Resources Committee is the most active
committees, due to the tremendous regulatory oversight
that exists in California.
POLICY WORK
The Committee reviewed the Safe, Clean and Reliable Water Supply Act of 2010, which was designed to provide funding for water
infrastructure. The Act drew broad support from agriculture and
was regarded as a key policy priority area for the Schwarzenegger
Administration. The Board voted to support the Act during its
June 2010 meeting.
The Federal Endangered Species Act maintained its status as a
prime focus in the environmental policy arena because of court
cases requiring biological opinions for mitigation measures to
protect endangered or threatened species or habitats as part of
a consultation requirement. The US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), the US Fish & Wildlife Service, and the National
Marine Fisheries Service were charged with reviewing more than
three dozen active ingredients. The Committee worked to assess
impact from the resulting biological opinion decisions and potential chemical use restrictions on agricultural production.
The Committee worked to provide comment to state and regional
air regulators regarding the need to maintain agricultural burning. Due to data received from Committee members on production costs, frequency of burn disposal practice and comparative
analysis of cost differences between continuing the burn disposal
practice, versus alternatives, the League was instrumental in earning support from the district to extend the limited practice for
segments in agriculture beyond the June 2010 deadline for the ag
burn rule.
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The Committee analyzed the debate at the Federal level on food
safety legislation. The back and forth maneuvering in both the
US House and Senate set up a pathway to moving what became
known as the Food Safety Modernization Act. The Committee
guided staff on legislative proposals, which included rejecting the
proposal to provide the US Food and Drug Administration with
the broad authority to institute a quarantine of a food based on a
broad geographic area. The League was able to work as part of a
coalition to communicate disapproval and terminate the effort to
extend broad quarantine authority.
December 2010, the League learned of an effort by Costco that
would require its suppliers to participate in a social compliance
audit program. The League worked with other agricultural organizations to address the shared concerns from membership. A joint
letter from agricultural organizations (including the League) was
sent to Costco regarding initiatives mandated for its vendor base.
Costco management and representatives from a handful of ag organizations, including the League, met to discuss potential alternative approaches for verification.
PLANT HEALTH
IRRIGATED LANDS INVASIVES
The League represented grapes and “fruits other than grapes” during the 2010 and 2011 seasons during the European Grapevine
Moth (EGVM) quarantine. After EGVM detections in Fresno
County, a regulated area of approximately five miles in radius was
established. About six weeks later, US Department of Agriculture
(USDA) issued a formal Federal Order which established a quarantine area for portions of several ag-producing counties.
August 2010, Melon Fruit Fly was discovered in agricultural production areas in the southern San Joaquin Valley and resulted in a
quarantine of host commodities. The League worked with regulatory agency officials and trading partners to mitigate the impact of
the quarantine.
The presence of the Spotted Wing Drosophila in 23 California
counties caused some trading partners to implement mitigation
requirements for the movement of several host commodities. The
League worked with the California Tree Fruit Agreement to address stone fruit phytosanitary issues.
A single Light Brown Apple Moth detection was made in August
2010 in Fresno County. The single find did not trigger a quarantine, although delimitation activities were started immediately by
CDFA and were monitored throughout the season.
PLANT HEALTH MATERIALS
At the request of the League, Department of Pesticide Regulation
granted a Section 18 (emergency exemption) order for the postharvest use of Mentor on nectarines and peaches.
The League worked with Scholar’s registrant, Syngenta Crop Protection, USDA Foreign Agriculture Service, and Japan’s ministries
to facilitate the acceptance of the US maximum residue level for
Scholar.
December 2010, California Department of Pesticide Regulation
announced the registration of methyl iodide under emergency
regulations.
The League continued to work with DuPont since 2007, following a request that the manufacturer withdraw the cancellation of
Lannate (Methomyl) usage on table grapes until the industry could
respond to the EPA’s risk assessment. The League provided technical comments which permitted the use on grapes to continue.
Subsequently, EPA published a cancellation notice on all grape
crops in early 2011. DuPont was allowed to continue to sell and
distribute all existing stock through June 2012.
INVASIVE SPECIES
AIR QUALITY
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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Carol Chandler (Chandler Farms, LP)
Committee members meet with legislative and regulatory officials
to discuss top issues on an annual trip to Sacramento, handles tax
issues, and interfaces with FruitPAC.
The Government Relations Committee was responsible for coordinating an annual trip to Sacramento, analyzing issues pertaining
to taxation and increasing the League’s visibility in both Washington, DC and Sacramento.
Under direction from the Government Relations Committee, the
League coordinated its Annual Sacramento Fruit Delivery Trip
on August 25, 2010. This trip was an opportunity to increase visibility by providing legislators, regulators, and legislative staff with
a reminder of the value of our fresh grape, berry, and deciduous
tree fruit communities. For 2010, State leaders were presented
with a uniquely designed League container packed delicately with
delicious fruit. More than 115 League fruit deliveries were made.
A key priority for the
Committee was a review of the impact of
the California state budget on agriculture. The
Committee identified
key concerns, which
included the proposed
elimination of general
fund dollars for the California Fair Network, a
significant $15 million
cut proposed for the
Department of Food
and Agriculture, as well
as an additional $12.8
million general fund reduction for the State Water Resources Control Board; the impact
of which could lead to significant fee increases.
Fifteen League members participated in the 2011 Government
Relations trip to Sacramento. On March 1, California Natural Resources Agency Secretary, John Laird, provided a briefing, which
reflected on his past engagement on invasive species issues and
current efforts, through the Department of Water Resources, on
the Bay/Delta Conservation program, to make water availability
and environmental restoration equal goals.
Newly-appointed California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary, Karen Ross, also met with trip participants and
shared that, given challenges with resources and funding, the Department was tasked with placing a high priority on protecting
California agriculture from invasive pest threats.
League members were
joined by various
members of the Legislature and key figures
from regulatory agencies during its evening
reception event. A
highlight of the evening was a special visit
made by Governor
Jerry Brown during
the League’s dinner
event on the evening
of March 1.
On
March 2, trip participants were joined by
Assemblyman Henry
T. Perea (D-Fresno) for breakfast and met with Senator Anthony
Cannella (R-Ceres), Assemblywoman Linda Halderman (R-Clovis), Assemblywoman Fiona Ma (D-San Francisco), and Senator
Michael Rubio (D-Bakersfield) at the State Capitol.
Participants included: David Marguleas, Sun World International,
LLC; Carol Chandler, Chandler Farms, LP; Jerry DiBuduo, Sun
Valley Farms; John Tos, Tos Farms, Inc.; Ken Enns, Enns Packing
Co., Inc.; Maria Alvarado, Manectar Farms; Micky George; Monte
Peckinpah, Valent USA Corporation; Nick Bozick, R. Bagdasarian, Inc.; Pat Ricchiuti, P-R Farms, Inc.; Peter Baldwin, AON Risk
Services; Randy Giumarra, Giumarra Vineyards Corporation;
Stan Tufts, Tufts Ranch LLC; Virginia Hemly Chhabra, Greene
and Hemly, Inc.; and Wayne Brandt, Brandt Farms, Inc.
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Labor & Workforce Development Agency Undersecretary, Doug
Hoffner, met with the League group and offered caution on the
challenges ahead with managing the State’s unemployment insurance program (through the Employment Development Department), recognizing that the program was insolvent. California
Environmental Protection Agency Undersecretary, Cindy Tuck,
provided an overview of agency initiatives, which included an
overview on the Department of Toxic Substances Control Green
Chemistry Initiative. The initiative affects companies and chemical manufacturers in their design and creation of products and
processes with the goal of reducing or eliminating the use of hazardous substances.
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INSURANCE & FINANCIAL BENEFITS COMMITTEE
Ken Enns (Enns Packing Co., Inc)
This committee oversees the group property insurance
program, crop insurance endorsements, workers’ compensation insurance group program, and group retirement program.
Under the leadership of Committee Chairman Ken Enns
(Enns Packing Co., Inc.), this Committee worked through numerous meetings, as directed by the Executive Committee, beginning in the spring of 2010, to review the League’s workers’
compensation program.
The review process began with the formation of an Ad Hoc
Committee, and included: Ken Enns (Chair), Steve Biswell (Mt.
Campbell Development), Tony Fazio (Tri-Boro Fruit Company), and Doug Reader (Fruit Patch Sales, LLC). The purpose
of the Ad Hoc Committee was to establish a workers’ compensation program that provides a discount and high quality
service to individual League members, while providing an incremental revenue stream back to the League.
Together, the Committee created a list of the most important
elements to League grower-shipper members to include/offer
via a workers’ compensation group program:
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Provide Risk Management Assessment
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On-Site Inspections
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Ability to offer tailored safety program(s) applicable to packing and growing operations
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Group rate pricing
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Loss prevention
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Flexibility related to renewal dates
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Discount available, based on reduction of loss class
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Provide updates to League members about industry safety success stories
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Offer coverage for both packinghouse and field operations
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Access to legal department related to loss time
GROUP PROPERTY INSURANCE
Through the Group Property Insurance Program, League
members realize considerable cost savings and enhanced coverages when compared with existing insurance policies; in
some cases offsetting the cost of annual League membership.
The program is marketed by Buckman-Mitchell, Inc. The underwriter of the program, Farmland Insurance/Nationwide
Agribusiness, is an A+15 rated agribusiness insurance specialist. Group participants are eligible to receive dividends based
on overall group performance results.
RETIREMENT PROGRAM
League members are eligible to participate in a full-service retirement program with Alerus Retirement Solutions. This specialized program offers tremendous value to participants because members receive additional services without the added
charges and fees.
WORKERS’ COMP
League members are eligible to receive a six percent discount
on their workers’ compensation coverage through State Compensation Insurance Fund.
CROP INSURANCE
The California Grape & Tree Fruit League has endorsed Rain
and Hail Insurance Service, L.L.C. for 14 consecutive years and
bases the value of the partnership on the top quality service
and their solid dedication to California specialty crops. There
are plenty of crop insurance providers to choose from, although all insurance rates and procedures are the same. Rain
and Hail works with numerous agencies throughout California
to provide this coverage.
After the priorities were created, a memo was distributed to
the League’s Associate broker members to request assistance to
obtain the names of workers’ compensation insurance carriers
as candidates for an endorsement program. Of those brokers
recommended, a letter of request for proposal was submitted
to each carrier. There were four carriers who responded and a
meeting was held with each “carrier”. The Insurance & Financial Benefit Committee heard from leading carriers during a
meeting and planned to offer a recommendation to the Board
of Directors for consideration prior to 2012.
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Group Program
From left: David Zanoni (USDA Risk Management
Agency) took a field tour and is shown talking with
League Director Ken Enns, Enns Packing Co., Inc. in
August 2010. The League arranged the tour to provide
the Kansas City-based representatives with an understanding of fresh fruit production.
Discount Added benefit
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LABOR COMMITTEE
Ryan Zaninovich (V.B. Zaninovich & Sons, Inc.)
This committee monitors the complex set of agricultural labor
regulations on state and federal levels.
The League’s Labor Committee was strongly engaged in efforts
ranging from opposition to card check legislation at the State
level to grassroots campaign efforts to secure agricultural labor
through Federal legislation.
sue opposition to legislative proposals designed to increase the
minimum wage on California’s employers. They also worked to
build new relationships with key Brown Administration appointees, including Labor Secretary Marty Morgenstern, a longtime
confidant of Governor Brown on labor-related issues. Not surIn 2010, the Committee worked to improve heat illness regula- prisingly, the League prepared for the introduction of another
tory compliance throughout the industry by emphasizing par- card check proposal from the Legislature. On January 12, the
ticipation in heat stress prevention workshops. The Committee, most insidious version of card check legislation was introduced,
through League staff, provided strong endorsement of a series SB 104, which jeopardized the ability of farm employees to utilize
of workshops held statewide, in conjunction with the California the secret ballot election process. With support from the ComDepartment of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), to mittee, the League embarked on an aggressive plan to develop a
educate growers, field supervisors, and farm labor contractors on relationship with Governor Brown to impress upon him the imthe regulations and proper training. Additionally, the Commit- portance of maintaining the secret ballot election and willingness
tee worked to review and assess proposed modifications to the to work with the Administration to review and discuss concerns
heat stress regulations which clarified natural means of shade, related to the Agricultural Labor Relations Act and its protection of the farm
employee, while
maintaining balDespite the bill’s creative language, the Governor underance in applicastood that at its core, the proposal represented the same
tion to both the
type of assault on democracy, business and workers as in
employer and
union organizaprevious legislative proposals.
tions.
-Barry Bedwell, League President
access to water, and shade requirements, as well as new requirements for high-heat procedures. The League was able to provide
comment to the Cal/OSHA Board, endorsing the interpretation
respecting trees and vines as quality shade, in addition to added
flexibility for employees for whom providing a shade structure
may be infeasible.
The Committee recommended swift action against Senate Bill
1121, which would require overtime for agricultural workers after 8 hours daily and 40 hours weekly, rather than the current
10 hours daily and 60 hours weekly. Similarly, the Committee
strongly moved to recommend opposition to Senate Bill 1474,
the 2010 version of card check. In September, the League, together with a coalition of agricultural and business organizations,
worked to secure a veto of the card check legislation.
card check
heat illness prevention
Governor Protects Jobs and Farm Worker Rights By Rejecting Senate Bill 1474
Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) October 1, 2010 -- A coalition of business and agricultural organizations today
praised Governor Schwarzenegger’s veto of Senate Bill 1474 (Steinberg), which they said would have imposed
a backdoor method for unionizing workers through an undemocratic card check program.
“Despite the bill’s creative language, the Governor understood that at its core, the proposal represented the
same type of assault on democracy, business and workers as in previous legislative proposals,” said Barry
Bedwell, president of the California Grape & Tree Fruit League, a coalition member.
“Every California farmer and farm employee should be grateful to Governor Schwarzenegger for standing up
for the right to a secret ballot,” said Tom Nassif, President and CEO of Western Growers.
In his veto message, the Governor echoed the concerns of farmers and the business community, saying that the
“provisions of SB 1474 represent a serious departure from existing law . . . Overturning and reversing secret
ballot election results should not be taken lightly and may be appropriate in only the most egregious cases. For
these reasons, I am unable to sign this bill.”
The California Farm Bureau Federation said the Governor’s veto also sends a strong signal about getting the
state’s economy back on track.
“The Governor understood that signing a bill like SB 1474 into law would have sent the wrong message to all
businesses – not just those of us in agriculture,” said Rich Matteis, the Administrator for the Farm Bureau. “His
action protects our fragile economy and makes a strong statement about his concern for business and jobs.”
Coalition Against SB 1474: Agricultural Council of California, Alliance of Western Milk Producers, Allied
Grape Growers, California Association of Wheat Growers, California Association of Winegrape Growers,
California Bean Shippers Association, California Chamber of Commerce, California Citrus Mutual, California
Farm Bureau Federation, California Grain and Feed Association, California Grape and Tree Fruit League,
California Pear Growers Association, California Seed Association, California State Floral Association,
California Warehouse Association, California Women for Agriculture, Grower Shipper Association of Central
California, Grower-Shipper Association of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, Family Winemakers
of California, Nisei Farmers League, Pacific Coast Renderers Association, Pacific Egg & Poultry Association,
Ventura County Agricultural Association, Western Growers, Western United Dairymen, Wine Institute.
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In 2011, the Committee assessed new challenges at the State level
as a result of a new gubernatorial administration. The League,
with direction from the Labor Committee, worked to quickly is-
California Farmers & Businesses Applaud Governor’s Veto of Card Check
Legislation
“no-match” regulation
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Marketing Committee
John Pandol (Pandol Bros., Inc.)
Committee Focus is on market access at domestic and
international levels, along with other issues such as
the Mexico Stone Fruit Export
Program, proposed
phytosanitary measures, and foreign trade issues.
As of August 1, 2010, all cargo transported on passenger aircraft
would be screened at 100 percent. League provided information
to members about the change in protocol and anticipated implementation date.
League staff worked with US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to resolve industry concerns in a review of the current work plan requirements and restrictions for California stone fruit to Chile, as the
trading partner continued to monitor imports of US stone fruits
for the presence of Brown Rot during the 2010 season.
The League’s Board of Directors voted, during its March 22,
2010 meeting, to support the date (April 10) that Chilean table
grapes would have to meet US No. 1 grade standards.
The League’s export database provides current information for
25 key international markets for California stone fruit, which provided shippers/marketers with the market intelligence necessary
for meeting import requirements.
The League worked with Scholar registrant, Syngenta Crop Protection, along with USDA Foreign Agriculture Service, and Japan’s
Ministries of Health and Foreign Affairs to facilitate acceptance
of the US maximum residue level for scholar. Scholar (Fludioxonil) is a post-harvest fungicide used on a number of agricultural
commodities including: apricots, peaches, plums, and nectarines.
support the absence of detections of SWD from within commercially produced apricots, peaches, plums, and nectarines from
California.
USDA published a proposed rule to establish, under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA), that a supplier forfeits its trust rights if it enters into a post-default payment agreement, unless the agreement was in writing and less than 180 days
from the date due. The League submitted comments to USDA
that emphasized that PACA trust protections were created to assure that the proceeds from produce are used to pay produce
suppliers.
The League represented members with the Produce Traceability
Initiative by providing input via the Association Interest Group,
of which the League was a member.
The Specialty Crop Farms Bill Alliance (SCFBA) was reactivated
in preparation for the 2012 Farm Bill. The League was an active
participant in the Trade, Research, and Conservation groups as
well as a member of the SCFBA steering committee.
California exports to Taiwan were restricted through the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports of exit, due to the Mediterranean
fruit fly quarantine. The restrictions were rescinded on September
20, following California’s successful eradication of the Mediterranean Fruit Fly.
The League worked with the California Table Grape Commission
to advocate for resolve from the current administration to end
Mexican Retaliatory tariffs, which were instituted on American
products in March 2009, in response to the elimination of the
cross-border trucking program agreed to under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
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There were 20 participants in the 2010 Stone Fruit Mexico Export Program and the total volume of stone fruit exported into
Mexico was more than 2.8 million cartons. Exports by commodity: apricots 98,034 cartons; peaches 1,640,000 cartons; plums
669,699 cartons; and nectarines 478,538 cartons.
Historical Stone Fruit Export
Shipments - Mexico
10-Year Annual
Average is 2.23
million cartons
2010
Exports
2.9 Million
Cartons
Biosecurity New Zealand issued an amendment to the US in May
2010, as emergency mitigation to the risks posed by Spotted Wing
Drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii. The League worked to provide USDA APHIS with additional data to support the uncertain
host status of stone fruits and provided pest detection data to
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Phytosanitary Tariffs International Markets
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Membership Committee
Ryan Zaninovich (V.B. Zaninovich & Sons, Inc.)
This committee explores membership opportunities and oversees
the communication to current and prospective members about the
value of membership.
Despite the difficult economic
climate, membership in the
California Grape & Tree Fruit
League has remained strong and
yielded a net gain of 14 members. We believe this strength is
evidence that the League demonstrates the value of being part of
an organization where the member’s resources are used in the
most efficient manner to maximize benefits.
CHANGES IN MEMBERSHIP
35
30
25
20
In preparation for the 75th An- 15
niversary of the League, the
Membership Committee created 10
a Historical Sub-committee to
manage the creation of a presen5
tation that reviewed the League’s
history. The information was
0
in a format that could be eas2006/07 FY
2007/08 FY
ily shared with non-members to
New Members
provide a communication piece
which related to the history of
the organization and the many
individual stories of those involved in fresh fruit production in California.
2008/09 FY
2009/10 FY
2010/11 FY
Resignation/Terminations
The Sub-Committee Chairman Cliff Sadoian led the committee’s main projects: to create a historical video and
booklet, both of which reviewed the organization’s “75
Years of Achievement”. The video was first shown during
the 75th Annual Membership Meeting, held on March 14.
Members could also view the video on the League’s web
site (www.cgtfl.com) or obtain a free copy from the office.
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Value Outreach Page 12
Outreach efforts to non-members were focused on cherry
operations in the north Valley, as well as fresh berry growers and shippers. Membership Committee Chairman Ryan
Zaninovich focused his year as chairman on exploring a
broader commodity representation, which led to a thought- The League’s 75 Years of Achievement video presentation was shown during the
ful analysis of each respective industry. As a result, the or- 75th Annual Meeting on March 14, 2011 at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort.
ganization welcomed 30 new members to the League.
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STANDARDIZATION & PACKAGING COMMITTEE
Louis Pandol, (Pandol Bros., Inc.)
This committee oversees federal and state regulations
that apply to fruit maturity, quality standards, packaging
standards, container, and product handling research.
The League’s Board of Directors voted to take action to amend
the Export Grape and Plum Act. A proposal was submitted
to the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service to propose a reduction in the minimum bunch weight requirements for table
grapes from a one-half-pound to a one-quarter-pound minimum. The proposal was approved in March 2011.
The League initiated a discussion recognizing that there may be
interest from within the industry to obtain separate PLU codes
for table grape varieties currently under a “catch-all” code.
Should the industry provide guidance on the value and need
for additional codes, the League would be in a position to support a PLU code request application. Before moving forward,
the League planned to provide outreach to industry in order to
determine interest. Some discussion took place related to the
desire among shippers to include information on the PLU that
was “color” specific, not “variety” specific.
tion Advisory Committee and the Standardization Advisory
Committee. Both committees make recommendations to the
California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) secretary on the annual budget and necessary fees of the program
it oversees. Specifically, the Standardization Advisory Committee oversees the department’s Standardization Program, which
enforces laws and regulations governing minimum standards
for maturity, quality, size, and packaging of more than 30 major agricultural commodities. The Shipping Point Inspection
Advisory Committee supervises the Shipping Point Inspection
Program, which provides third party grading and certification
services to the fruit, nut, and vegetables industries. The industry-funded program supports agricultural producers, packers,
shippers, and processors by providing a nationally and internationally recognized grading and certification service.
League members include: Maria Alvarado (Manectar Farms),
Shipping Point Inspection Advisory Committee, Louis Pandol
(Pandol Bros., Inc.), Chairman of the Shipping Point Inspection Advisory Committee and Standardization Advisory Committee; Dennis Parnagian (Fowler Packing Company, Inc.),
Shipping Point Inspection Advisory Committee; and Kerry
Whitson (Golden Maid Packers), Standardization Advisory
Committee.
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The United Fresh Produce Association, Produce Marketing
Association, and Canadian Produce Marketing Association adjusted milestones for the Produce Traceability Initiative. Milestones 4 and 5, which call for case labeling, were adjusted to fall
in line with Milestone 6, which calls for receivers to record or
capture the data from case labels. Milestones were established
under the premise that different sectors of industry would be
able to incorporate various practices along a timeline leading to
a full supply chain implementation in 2012.
League members have continued to provide valuable service
to the industry as volunteers on the Shipping Point Inspec-
Labeling Supply Chain PackagingMinimum
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TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
John Rast (Rast Produce Company, Inc.)
This committee monitors the Interstate Commerce
Commission regulations, railroad operating practices,
loading rules, and claim procedures.
The 2010 season served as the third successful season for a growing partnership between CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHR)
and the California Grape & Tree Fruit League. The partnership
is under the guidance of the Traffic Committee, which is responsible for transportation issues such as Interstate Commerce Commission regulations, railroad operating practices, loading rules,
and claim procedures.
Through the partnership with CH Robinson, a rebate is provided
to CGTFL for each load moved by a shipper member that uses
their service, which further strengthens the organization’s advocacy efforts. More than $125,000 in rebates has been provided
to the League since the partnership was started in 2008. For the
shipper, the benefit is realized in competitive pricing and access
to the resourceful CHR representatives, who are tuned-in to the
needs of the fresh grape, berry, and tree fruit industries.
All members benefit from the weekly transportation reports provided by CH Robinson via email and through the League’s web
site. Reports include the latest developments in the transportation
market regarding factors that are influencing availability and pricing. Additionally, CH Robinson representatives keep a pulse on
the transportation market, and provide quarterly reports to the
Board of Directors with detailed market characteristics.
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Refrigerated shipments
Demand
Regulation Equipment shortages
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FruitPAC Board
FruitPAC is the League’s Political Action Committee, which raises funds through three annual activities – the Harvest
Event in the fall, the Annual Meeting Raffle in the spring, and the positive check-off program, which allows League
members to authorize up to eight percent of their membership dues for political expenditures. For 2010, FruitPAC
contributed over $47,000 combined to both State and Federal races. FruitPAC successfully raised $18,000 from the 2010
Harvest Event, $11,400 from the 2010 Annual Meeting Raffle, and $25,000 from the positive check-off program.
Gloria and George Soares (Kahn, Soares & Conway, LLP)
purchased winning ticket No. 16 for the October 2010 FruitPAC
Harvest Event reverse raffle.
From left: George Caratan (Blanc Vineyards), Rep. Jim Costa
(D-CA), and Jon P. Zaninovich (Jasmine Vineyards) pictured at a
League event March 2011.
CHAIRMAN
Stan Tufts (Tufts Ranch LLC)
VICE CHAIRMAN
John D. Zaninovich (Merritt Farms)
SECRETARY
David Jackson (Family Tree Farms)
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Robert Ikemiya (Ito Packing Company, Inc.)
Herbert Kaprielian (CRJ Farming Co. LP)
David Marguleas (Sun World International, LLC )
Louis Pandol (Pandol Bros., Inc.)
Cliff Sadoian (Cliff Sadoian & Associates)
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HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST
The Trustees oversee the program that provides subsidies in relation to healthcare premiums for two basic employee
health plans designed for farm workers. The plans continued to be available during the 2010/11 FY and were exclusive
to League members through United Agricultural Benefits Trust (UABT), a nonprofit healthcare cooperative based
in Irvine that provides insurance to about 15,000 Californians and Arizonans, mostly those employed in agriculturerelated positions.
The Affordable Care Act was signed by Congress in March 2010, with one element of the act mandating that employers and insurance carriers transition toward coverage that sets no annual limits on essential benefits. In 2011, the
annual limit on essential benefits was set at $750,000. However, the annual limit for UABT plans remained the same
as currently established because UABT successfully obtained
a waiver for the restricted annual limits requirements. This
waiver was granted to UABT in September 2010 and applied
to existing plans with an effective date of January 1, 2011.
The current provisions under the waiver are good for one
year and will require that the carrier reapply for the waiver
through 2014. To qualify for the waiver, UABT demonstrated
to the Department of Health and Human Services that the health plans were already in place prior to September 23,
2010 and that individuals on the plan would experience either a substantial increase in premiums or decrease in access
to benefits as a result of the mandated annual coverage requirements (e.g. employers dropping/cancelling employee
health plans).
The Affordable Care Act has instituted a “phased-in” approach to increase the annual limits. Limits are set to progress
to $1.25 million in 2012, $2 million in 2013 and no annual limits on essential benefits coverage by 2014.
CHAIRMAN
Chairman George Caratan (Blanc Vineyards)
Jim Bates (Fowler Packing Company, Inc.)
John Colbert (Green Leaf Farms, Inc.)
Phil Herbig (Enns Packing Co., Inc.)
Jim Simonian (Simonian Fruit Co.)
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League Committee members
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
CHAIRMAN
Paul Giboney, M. Caratan, Inc.
VICE CHAIRMAN
Steve Hash, Steve Hash Farms
Jim Bryan, Jasmine Vineyards, Inc.
Moe DiBuduo, DiBuduo Fruit Co.
Nat DiBuduo, Allied Grape Growers
Eugene Enns, Wes Pak Sales, Inc.
David Fenn, Sun World International, LLC
Steve Frauenheim, Scattaglia Growers & Shippers
Micky George, Micky George
Virginia Hemly Chhabra, Greene and Hemly, Inc.
Mike Hemman, DuPont Crop Protection
Cheryl Herbig, Enns Packing Co., Inc.
Cindy Ibrahim, La Vina Ranch
Robert Ikemiya, Ito Packing Company, Inc.
Richard Machado, Agrian Inc.
Andrew J. Pandol, Pandol Bros., Inc.
Cliff Rolland, Abe-El Produce
Cliff Sadoian, Cliff Sadoian & Associates
Judy Stewart-Leslie,
CCV Table Grape Pest & Disease Control District
Gary Van Sickle, California Tree Fruit Agreement
John D. Zaninovich, Merritt Farms
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
CHAIRMAN
Carol Chandler, Chandler Farms, LP
CHAIRMAN
Ken Enns, Enns Packing Co., Inc.
Ed Bolger, Wells Fargo Insurance Services
Joe Cacace, Enns Packing Co., Inc.
Tony Fazio, Tri-Boro Fruit Co., Inc.
Brian Laird, Rain and Hail Insurance Service
Nelda Lewis, Pan American Insurance Agency
Doug Reader, Fruit Patch Sales, LLC
Brent Swanson, Buckman-Mitchell, Inc.
Lyle Willems, Lyle & Becky Willems
LABOR
CHAIRMAN
Ryan Zaninovich, V. B. Zaninovich & Sons, Inc.
FIRST VICE CHAIRMAN
Nicholas Bozick, R. Bagdasarian, Inc.
SECOND VICE CHAIRMAN
Kerry Whitson, Golden Maid Packers
Maria Alvarado, Manectar Farms
Ron Barsamian, Barsamian & Moody, Attorneys at Law
Greg Feaver, Enns Packing Co., Inc.
Dan Gallegos, Marko Zaninovich, Inc.
Joe Garcia, Jaguar Labor Contracting
Bob Greiner, HMC Farms
Nelda Lewis, Pan American Insurance Agency
Rick Milton, Rick Milton
David Ysusi, DiBuduo & Defendis Insurance Brokers
Andy Zaninovich, Jasmine Vineyards, Inc.
John D. Zaninovich, Merritt Farms
MARKETING
CHAIRMAN
John Pandol, Pandol Bros., Inc.
VICE CHAIRMAN
Harold McClarty, HMC Farms
David Berg, David H. Berg & Co., Inc.
Chris Caratan, M. Caratan, Inc.
Edge Dostal, Chiquita Fresh North America
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Maria Alvarado, Manectar Farms
Peter Baldwin, Aon Risk Services
Moe DiBuduo, DiBuduo Fruit Co.
Randy Giumarra, Giumarra Vineyards Corp.
David Jackson, Family Tree Farms
Herbert Kaprielian, CRJ Farming Co. LP
Drake Larson, Drake Larson Ranches
David Marguleas, Sun World International, LLC
Pat Ricchiuti, P-R Farms, Inc.
Blair Richardson, Wes Pak Sales, Inc.
Cliff Sadoian, Cliff Sadoian & Associates
Todd Sanders, California Apple Commission
Toni Scully, Scully Packing Co.
John Tos, Tos Farms, Inc.
Stan Tufts, Tufts Ranch LLC
INSURANCE & FINANCIAL BENEFITS
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League Committee Members
Mark Flaming, Maxco Supply Inc.
Darrel Fulmer, Sun Fresh International LLC
Charlene Hightower-Wylie, Marko Zaninovich, Inc.
Michael Little, V.B. Zaninovich & Sons, Inc.
Rodney L. Milton, Rodney L. Milton
Kathleen Nave, California Table Grape Commission
John Rast, Rast Produce Company, Inc.
Michael Reimer, Brandt Farms, Inc.
Michael Sarabian, Sarabian Farms
David Silva, Dayka and Hackett, LLC
Gordon Smith, California Tree Fruit Agreement
Sam Stewart, Wes Pak Sales, Inc.
David Stone, Valhalla Sales & Marketing Co.
Scott Wallace, Fruit Patch Sales, LLC
Kerry Whitson, Golden Maid Packers
Brian Wright, Del Mar Farms
Jon P. Zaninovich, Jasmine Vineyards, Inc.
MEMBERSHIP
CHAIRMAN
Ryan Zaninovich, V. B. Zaninovich & Sons, Inc.
VICE CHAIRMAN
Ron Frauenheim, Ron Frauenheim
Anton Caratan, Blanc Vineyards
Verne Crookshanks, Venida Packing, Inc.
Ken Enns, Enns Packing Co., Inc.
Luke Gowdy, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
David Mann, Sunridge Nurseries, Inc.
David Marguleas, Sun World International, LLC
Louis Pandol, Pandol Bros., Inc.
Cliff Sadoian, Sadoian & Associates, Inc.
Jim Simonian, Simonian Fruit Company
Dean Thonesen, Sunwest Fruit Company, Inc.
Marko S. Zaninovich, Marko Zaninovich, Inc.
Jon P. Zaninovich, Jasmine Vineyards, Inc.
STANDARDIZATION & PACKAGING
CHAIRMAN
Louis Pandol, Pandol Bros., Inc.
VICE CHAIRMAN
Wayne Brandt, Brandt Farms, Inc.
Anthony Balakian, California Growers
Scott Boyajian, Marko Zaninovich, Inc.
George Caratan, Blanc Vineyards
Stan Cosart, W. F. Cosart Packing Co.
Edge Dostal, Chiquita Fresh North America
David Fenn, Sun World International, LLC
Ron Frauenheim, Ron Frauenheim
Randy Giumarra, Giumarra Vineyards Corporation
Ed Johnson, Specialty Bags, Inc.
Casey Jones, Sun Valley Packing
Kathleen Nave, California Table Grape Commission
Doug Phillips, Phillips Farms Marketing
David Sarabian, Sarabian Farms
Gary Van Sickle, California Tree Fruit Agreement
Galen Van Aalsburg, PPS Packaging Company
Scott Wallace, Fruit Patch Sales, LLC
TRAFFIC
CHAIRMAN
John Rast, Rast Produce Company, Inc.
David Berg, David H. Berg & Co., Inc.
Tyler Durant, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
Luke Gowdy, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
Drew Johns, Marko Zaninovich, Inc.
William Johnson, Johnson Orchards, Inc.
Chance Kirk, V. B. Zaninovich & Sons, Inc.
Jaydee Martin, PCC Logistics
Janice Simmons, Sensitech, Inc.
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C a l i f o r n i a L e g i s l at i v e R e v i e w
The California Grape & Tree Fruit League has taken the following positions with the
respective legislation based on the recommendation of the Board of Directors.
Environmental Resources
AB 634 – SUPPORT Huber (D-El Dorado Hills):
Would authorize the use of carbon monoxide (CO) for the control
of vertebrate pests and allow farmers and ranchers to use CO for
the control of vertebrate pests such as gophers and ground squirrels,
which is currently prohibited.
Traffic
AB 907 – OPPOSE Ma (D-San Francisco):
This bill would impose higher pilot rates on vessels and create a new,
special 50 percent charge on all larger vessels calling on the Port of
Oakland. Of further concern is the bill’s recommendation that larger
ships coming into the Port of Oakland start to pay a 50 percent surcharge over and above the unnecessary rate increase itself.
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AB 691 -- SUPPORT Perea (D-Fresno):
This bill designates the Secretary of the California Department of
Food and Agriculture as an ombudsman responsible for reviewing AB 950 – OPPOSE Perez (D-Los Angeles):
all regulations promulgated by the state and other government agen- The bill, sponsored by the Teamsters, would require all port truck
cies that affect agriculture.
drivers to be employees rather than independent contractors, which
would allow for the unionization of all drivers involved in port
AB 1176 – OPPOSE Williams (D-Santa Barbara):
trucking in California.
Requires the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) to perform
complex scientific analyses and risk assessments in extremely short
periods of time and would replace the interdepartmental pesticide Labor
prioritization process initiated in 2004 by DPR with the Office of
Environmental Health and Hazards Assessment
AB 10 – OPPOSE Alejo (D-Salinas):
(OEHHA) and Air Resources Board and would
This proposal would raise the state minimum wage to
require a mandatory review of every federal Haz$8.50 per hour in January 2012, and then automatically
ardous Air Pollutant that is identified as a toxic air
index the wage rate upwards every year thereafter.
contaminant.
AB 26 – OPPOSE Donnelly (R-San Bernadino):
SB 900 – SUPPORT Steinberg (D-Sacramento):
This bill would prohibit an employer from knowingly
This bill would address conflict of interest requireor intentionally employing an unauthorized alien. The
ments and the 10 percent rule that governs the State
bill would require every employer to verify the employWater Resources Control Board and Regional Water
ment eligibility of employees through the federal EQuality Control Board members. Currently, Water
Board members are subject to both the Political Reform Act (PRA) Verify program and require employers to participate in the Federal
and Porter/Cologne conflict of interest requirement provisions. SB E-Verify program in order to be eligible for economic development
900 would hold the Water Board members to the same standard as incentives.
other board members/appointees in the State.
AB 130 – SUPPORT Cedillo (D-Los Angeles):
The bill would provide students at the university level (CSU, UC,
Community College), who are exempt from paying non-resident
Government Relations
tuition (in-state students), eligibility to receive scholarship monies
from non-state funds.
AB 66 – SUPPORT Chesbro (D-Arcata):
It would extend the funding (of 0.15 percent of the vehicle license
AB 243 – OPPOSE Alejo (D-Salinas):
fee) for local public safety programs including rural sheriff grants,
Existing law requires an employer to furnish each employee with an
rural crime prevention programs and CalMeth among others.
accurate itemized statement showing, among other things, the name
and address of the legal entity that is the employer. This bill would
AB 1265 – SUPPORT Nielsen (R-Gerber):
This bill would add in the provisions of the Williamson Act that require an employer who is a farm labor contractor, to disclose in
were inadvertently deleted in the budget bill and authorize a county the itemized statement the name and address of the legal entity that
to revise the term for newly renewed and new contracts and require secured the employer’s services.
the assessor to value the property, as specified, based on the revised
AB 400 – OPPOSE Ma (D-San Francisco):
contract term.
Mandates that all employers, except those with collective bargaining
SB 653 – OPPOSE Steinberg (D-Sacramento):
agreements, provide any employee who has worked in California for
The bill would expand the taxing authority of local governments. seven days with paid sick leave, at the accrual rate at one hour for
Specifically, this bill would grant all California counties the authority every 30 hours worked.
to tax personal income up to one percent, raise applicable sales and
use tax rates, and impose a new ‘local’ vehicle license fee up to 1.35
percent, as well as a variety of new excise taxes.
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F e d e r a l L e g i s l at i v e R e v i e w
Environmental Resources
Government Relations
HR 872 – SUPPORT Gibbs (R-OH):
Based on a court ruling in the National Cotton Council v. EPA (6th
Cir. 2009), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and delegated states must now establish a program to require
Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permits for aquatic pesticide applications. For most of the past four decades,
water quality concerns from pesticide applications were
addressed during the registration and labeling process
under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) rather than a Clean Water Act permitting program. HR 872 would uphold FIFRA primacy and not require NPDES permitting.
HR XXXX – SUPPORT Nunes (R-CA):
This bill would authorize the creation of a new type of charitable,
tax-exempt organization to allow private monies to fund Ag research. Each organization would work in conjunction with agricultural and land-grant colleges and
universities to conduct research.
HR 910 – SUPPORT Upton (R-MI):
This legislation, also known as the Upton bill, would prevent the
Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.
HR 1582 – SUPPORT McCarthy (R-CA):
The Commonsense Ozone Regulation Act repeals a $29 million
fine levied on the Central Valley for an air quality standard violation
and postpones the implementation of new, stricter ozone standards
until a Local Advisory Committee can study compliance feasibility.
Traffic
HR 761 – SUPPORT Nunes (R-Tulare):
This bill, also called the San Joaquin Valley Transportation Enhancement Act of 2011, would permit
federal funding, made available to the State of California, to be used for any project or activity to improve or maintain California State Route 99 between
the cities of Sacramento and Bakersfield.
Labor
HR 800 – OPPOSE Carter (R-TX):
The Jobs Recovery by Ensuring a Legal American Workforce Act
of 2011 amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant
Responsibility Act of 1996 to make use of the Federal E–Verify
program mandatory.
State Legislation
labor
AB 1236 – SUPPORT Fong (D-Sunnyvale):
This bill would prevent the State of California, cities and counties
from mandating employers to use the federal E-Verify system. The
bill prohibits businesses from being required to use E-Verify to obtain a business license, secure a contract for goods or services, or as
a penalty for violation of licensing or other related laws.
AB 1398 – SUPPORT Chesbro (D-Arcata):
This bill extends the sunset of SB 319, which permits 16- and
17-year-old teens to work in Lake County pear sheds up to 10 hours
per day for a limit of 60 hours per week when school is not in session.
SB 1474– OPPOSE Steinberg (D-Sacramento):
The Bill would similarly establish the card check mechanism as a
means of selecting a labor representative.
SB 883 – SUPPORT Correa (D-Santa Ana):
This bill would permit an employer to raise, as an affirmative defense that, at the time of an alleged violation, the employer was
acting in good faith and in compliance with or reliance upon an
applicable employment statute or regulation. An employer would
not be liable or subject to punishment for any violation this code
(Labor code) or wage order of the Industrial Welfare Commission.
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SB 104 – OPPOSE Steinberg (D-Sacramento):
The bill would permit the circumvention of the secret ballot election process and unlike previous versions of card check legislation;
the bill adds that within five days after receiving a petition, the
ALRB would be required to make a non-appealable administrative
decision. This version of card check is perhaps the most insidious
version introduced to-date.
SB 829 – OPPOSE DeSaulnier (D-Concord):
This bill makes sweeping changes to the procedures of the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA)
Appeals Board (Board), putting employers at a disadvantage and increasing costs to the board and to employers. Currently, employers
have the right to appeal a Cal/OSHA citation and proposed penalty
for any number of reasons.
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YEAR IN PICTURES
From Left: The League’s Executive Committee 2010/11 FY - Louis Pandol (Pandol Bros. Inc.), Dean Thonesen (Sunwest Fruit Company, Inc.),
Carol Chandler (Chandler Farms, LP), Chris Caratan (M. Caratan, Inc.), Steve Hash (Steve Hash Farms), David Marguleas (Sun World International, LLC), Ryan Zaninovich (VB Zaninovich & Sons, Inc.), David Jackson (Family Tree Farms) and Marko S. Zaninovich (Marko Zaninovich,
Inc.).
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From left: Martin Zaninovich (Jasmine Vineyards, Inc.), Jon P.
Zaninovich (Jasmine Vineyards, Inc.), Cliff Sadoian (Cliff Sadoian & Associates), Bruce Obbink (retired, California Table
Grape Commission), Nick Buratovich (Wildwood Produce,
Inc.) and Judy Obbink participated on the Membership Committee’s Historical Sub-Committee.
From left: Ardith and Howard Marguleas
(Juele I) with David and Robin Marguleas
(Sun World International, LLC.) at the
CGTFL 75th Annual Meeting, held in
Rancho Mirage, CA.
The changing of the Chair: David Marguleas (right), Chairman 2010/11 FY passes the gavel to Steve Hash, Chairman
2011/12 FY.
Bottom Left: League Staff- Chris Valadez, Gabrielle Kirkland, Barry Bedwell,
Marcy Martin. Top Left: Vicky Jones,
Jaclyn Pack, and Erin Ragnetti.
From left: League Director Nick
Bozick (R.Bagdasarian, Inc.), Assemblymember Brian Nestande (R-Palm
Desert), and Chairman David Marguleas (Sun World International, LLC)..
7/19/11 2:09 PM
YEAR IN PICTURES
From left: John Tos (Tos Farms), Pat Ricchuiti (P-R Farms), Monte Peckinpah (Valent), Virginia Hemly Chhabra (Greene and Hemly, Inc.), Randy
Giumarra (Giumarra Vineyards), Gov. Jerry Brown, and Barry Bedwell (League President) pictured during the 2011 GR Trip in Sacramento.
Assemblymember Fiona Ma (D-San Francisco), pictured with
League Director Wayne Brandt (Brandt Farms, Inc.) when Ma
visited the Reedley-based operation to learn more about the
tree fruit industry.
From left: Suppliers Committee Chairwoman Nelda Lewis (Pan American
Insurance Agency) announced the
“Supplier of the Year” award on March
14, during the Suppliers Event. John
Atwood (API Kirk Containers) was selected by his peers as the 2011 receipent
of the Supplier of the Year award.
During the Sacramento Board meeting
in June, fresh fruit donated by members was displayed during the legislative reception to showcase the high
quality fruit produced in California.
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From left: League President Barry
Bedwell poses with Brian Laird (Rain and
Hail Insurance Company, LLC), who was
awarded with the Ag Industry Award during the Suppliers Event on March 14 at
Rancho Las Palmas Resort.
From Left: Secretary of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency Victoria Bradshaw, League President Barry
Bedwell, League Director Pat Ricchiuti, and League Lobbyist
Louie Brown at the June 2010 Legislative reception.
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League’s ag network
The League employs a collaborative approach to maximize its effectiveness by working together with other agricultural organizations or associations on issues that
affect League members. Listed below are the group efforts in which the California Grape & Tree Fruit League participated in during the 2010/11 FY.
Agribusiness President’s Council
Description: To coordinate public policy issues among California agricultural associations and commissions.
Members: 33
2010 Contribution: Included in CGTFL’s regular government relations expenses.
Air Coalition Team
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance
(SCFBA)
Description: A broad alliance with the purpose of influencing the scope and efficiency of national agricultural policy.
Members: 130
2010 Contribution: $5,000
Agricultural Coalition for ImmiDescription: Agricultural organizations that work together gration Reform (ACIR)
on issues related to air quality litigation.
Members: 17
Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF)
Description: Works in the areas of public relations, messaging, and outreach related to food safety and pesticide use related issues.
Members: 53
Crop Protection Coalition (CPC)
Description: Coalition of national, regional and local agricultural organizations seeking to obtain critical use exemptions for methyl bromide, as well as funding for alternatives
research.
Members: 14
2010 Contribution: $3,000.
Minor Crop Farmer Alliance (MCFA)
Description: To serve as a leading advocate, seeking legislative reform addressing the short and long-term labor needs
of the nation’s agricultural interests.
Members: 75
Invasive Species Coalition (ISC)
Description: ISC was reformed in 2008, given the challenges
with the emergence of new pests. This coalition provides a
professional public relations response and outreach program
in dealing with invasive plants and pests coming into California. CGTFL President served as the Co-Chair.
Members: 15
Coalition Against Card Check
Description: This coalition was formed under the leadership
of the League to fight SB 104 (card check bill).
Members: 29
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Description: An alliance of agricultural organizations dedicated to addressing pesticide registrations.
Members: 18
The California Grape & Tree Fruit League is known for its pragmatic approach to
working with policy makers in Sacramento and Washington, DC. The organization
reflects the collective interest of the industry, where leaders set aside personal
convictions in a bi-partisan political environment. As the primary public policy organization for the fruit industry, the League has adopted a realistic and sensible
approach to building bridges with elected and appointed leaders.
- 2010/11 FY Chairman David Marguleas
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Pa s t C h a i r m en of t h e Bo a r d
The past Chairmen who have directed the work of the California Grape & Tree Fruit League
1936/43
A. Setrakian
1962/63
Edward M. Zeller
1982/83
Howard Mason
2002/03
Jon P. Zaninovich
1943/45
L. R. Hamilton
1963/64
Jack Pandol, Sr.
1983/85
Jack G. Zaninovich
2003/04
David Elliot III
1945/46
J. M. Prentice
1964/65
Grove E. Dye
1985/86
Darrel Fulmer
2004/05
Tony Fazio
1946/47
Robert Taylor
1965/66
George Sadoian
1986/87
Verne Crookshanks
2005/07
Louis Pandol
1947/48
E. L. Barr, Sr.
1966/67
Marion P. Newton
1987/88
Micky George
2007/08
Jerry DiBuduo
1948/49
Harold Butcher
1967/68
Nick Buratovich, Sr.
1988/89
Louis S. Caric
2008/09
John D. Zaninovich
1949/50
John J. Kovacevich
1968/69
E. L. Barr, Jr.
1989/90
Sarkis Sarabian
2009/10
Marko S. Zaninovich
1950/51
David J. Elliot, Sr.
1969/70
R. K. Sanderson
1990/91
Craig Rasmussen
2010/11 David O. Marguleas
1951/52
William A. Hamilton
1970/71
Robert A. Grant
1991/92
Doug Hemly
1952/53
William A. Lambert
1971/72
Howard A. Hall
1992/93
Dennis Parnagian
1953/54
Virgil E. Rasmussen
1972/74
David J. Elliot, Jr.
1993/94
Kent Stephens
1954/55
W. C. “Jerry” Day
1974/75
Allan Corrin
1994/95
Wayne Brandt
1955/56
Martin Zaninovich
1975/76
Franklin Debuskey
1995/96
Cliff Sadoian
1956/57
Alfred Tisch
1976/77
Dean Morrison
1996/97
Steve Biswell
1957/58
Julio Perelli-Minetti
1977/78
Milan Caratan
1997/98
Rick Widhalm
1958/59
J. A. DiGiorgio
1978/79
Tony Tranel
1998/99
Ken Enns
1959/60
Leonard LeBlanc
1979/80
Lucille Tidwell
1999/00
Nicholas Bozick
1960/61
M. A. Nielson
1980/81
John Giumarra, Jr.
2000/01
Fred Berry
1961/62
Franklin Gindick
1981/82
James Ruby
2001/02
Jim Simonian
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