2021 Annual Meeting
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Thriving in the New Normal
This year, ADS will turn 95!
In 1926, mayonnaise manufacturers saw the need to work together as a group to resolve common problems within the growing mayonnaise industry. As a result, the forerunner to ADS was formed, i.e., the “Mayonnaise Products Manufacturers Association.” As the industry evolved due to creativity and flexibility, so too did ADS. Almost a century later, the need to work together to solve common problems is more important than ever during these challenging times.
The focus of ADS’ Annual Meetings has always been to engage leaders in the dressing and sauce industry and to provide a forum to network, to collaborate and to learn from each other. To continue to meet these needs in 2021, like we did in 1926, ADS will be hosting its Annual Meeting virtually, May 4 and 5.
This year’s information-packed agenda will provide know-how and solutions for industry leaders from the Speed of Trust to Sustainability for Manufacturers to Planning for Post-Pandemic Business. The speakers also will facilitate collaborative interactions with small group discussions throughout their presentations.
New this year, the Annual Meeting will offer Roundtable Collaborations. Select the topic of most interest to you and your business and participate in a moderated session to learn from each other while also networking.
There will also be networking breakouts throughout the meeting. As we did in 2020 for the Virtual Technical Meeting, we will divide participants into Zoom rooms so 
you can have one-on-one interactions with a smaller group.
Note: Meeting registration will proceed as it has in the past through the ADS website. Due to the virtual nature of this meeting, all registrants’ names will be uploaded to the virtual platform where you can manage your schedule. The platform will also house the links to sessions and networking breaks (now extended to 30 minutes) on the days of the event. Sponsors will also be listed! The virtual platform will serve as your meeting itinerary planner and will be available approximately 2 weeks before the meeting starts.
Schedule
Thank you to our Diamond Sponsors!
Schedule
| Tuesday, May 4, 2021 | |||
| 11:30 – 11:45 a.m. EST | Welcoming Remarks/Chair’s Address (Brian Dick, Golden State Foods) | ||
| 11:45 – 1:15 p.m. EST |
General Session (Doug Faber, Franklin Covey) Sponsored by
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| 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. EST |
Networking Break Sponsored by
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| 2:15 – 3:10 p.m. EST | General Session (Vincent Hoen, Guidehouse) | ||
| 3:10 – 3:15 p.m. EST | Closing Comments (Brian Dick, Golden State Foods) | ||
| Wednesday, May 5, 2021 | |||
| 11:30 a.m. EST | Opening Comments (Brian Dick, Golden State Foods) | ||
| 11:35 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. EST |
General Session (David Braun, Capstone Strategic) Sponsored by
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| 1:30 -2:00 p.m. EST |
Networking Break Sponsored by |
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| 2:15 – 3:10 p.m. EST | General Session (Industry Insight Sessions, ADS Members) | ||
| 3:10 – 3:15 p.m. EST | Closing Comments (Brian Dick, Golden State Foods) | ||
Zoom Backgrounds
Be cautious of your video conference backgrounds in business settings. We ask that you refrain from any backgrounds of a political, religious or social nature. If we become aware of such backgrounds in ADS meetings, we will ask that you remove the background or remove yourself from the particular session.
Program
Program
Tuesday, May 4
11:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. EST
State of the Association
Brian Dick
Golden State Foods
ADS Chair of the Board
The Association for Dressings & Sauces
Doug Faber
Franklin Covey
Trust is the new currency in today’s connected, collaborative world. Contrary to what most people believe, creating trust is a learnable skill. During Doug Faber’s presentation, individuals become competent in using the framework, language, and behaviors that lead to high-trust teams and organizations.
Networking Break
Interact with your fellow ADS members during this interactive networking break utilizing Zoom rooms.
Sustainability for Manufacturers
Vincent Hoen
Guidehouse
Vincent Hoen brings a wealth of international experience to the sustainability field. This presentation will focus on sustainability from a manufacturing perspective.
Wednesday, May 5
11:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. EST
Planning for Post-Pandemic Business
David Braun
Capstone Strategic
Strategic growth expert David Braun will present an interactive, practical program centered on helping companies grow during post-pandemic times. This program presents the opportunity to strategically recalibrate your business and be positioned to succeed.
Networking Break
Interact with your fellow ADS members during this interactive networking break utilizing Zoom rooms.
Industry Insight Sessions
ADS members will delve deeper into issues faced by the industry today. During the registration process, you can select one of the following moderated sessions:
- Turbulence in the Supply Chain Due to COVID
Moderated by: Dale Bohman, Chief Procurement Officer for T. Marzetti Company - Labor Challenges in the U.S.
Moderated by: Pete Fisher, Group VP HR Global Operations for Golden State Foods - Strategies to Stay Connected with Customers during COVID
Moderated by: Marci Needham, Vice President of Strategic Insights for Ventura Foods
Registration
Registration
How to Register for the Meeting
Registration for the 2021 ADS Annual Meeting will take place exclusively online. Click here to register. Click New Registration to begin. Enter your email address and select a registration category, then click Continue to proceed with the registration process and submit payment. You will receive a confirmation email once you are successfully registered.
In accordance with Association policy, the participants underwrite the entire cost of the Annual Meeting. The registration fee covers speakers’ fees, web-related expenses and the virtual platform, office costs and all expenses incurred in planning and coordinating the Meeting. (Please register by Friday, April 16 to qualify for special advance registration fees.)
Registration Fees:
| On or Before April 16: | After April 16: | |
| Member | $695.00 | $795.00 |
| Non-Member* | $795.00 | $895.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | $100.00 | Non-refundable |
In the event you must cancel your registration, cancellation fees apply as outlined above.
*Non-member companies may attend one Annual or Technical Meeting to become familiar with the Association. The difference between member and non-member registration fees for the Annual or Technical Meeting is applicable to dues if received within sixty (60) days following the Meeting attended.
Attendee List
Sponsors
Sponsors
Diamond
Emerald
Ruby
Thank you for supporting the ADS 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting!
Sponsorship Opportunities
ADS is offering sponsorships for its Virtual Annual Meeting. Sponsorships are available to all members, Manufacturers and Suppliers, and provide a unique opportunity to create added visibility and name recognition for your company, products and services.
Sponsorship opportunities are noted below and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. You can select and pay for your sponsorship online when registering for the Meeting or contact [email protected] with questions.
Sponsor Guidelines
- Available sponsorships are noted below and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Sponsorship limited to one (1) item per company per Meeting, until Friday, April 16. If sponsorships are still available at that time, multiple sponsorships will then be allowed.
- If payment for sponsorship is not received within 15 days of commitment, the sponsored activity will be placed back in the sponsorship offerings.
- You can select and pay for your sponsorship online when registering for the Meeting or contact [email protected] for assistance.
All promotions will be provided by ADS as outlined in the Sponsor Levels and Benefits noted below.
Sponsor Levels
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Level |
Contribution |
Sponsorship |
| *Diamond (6)* |
*$1,200* |
*Annual Meeting Home Page on the ADS Website and the Virtual Platform*
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| Emerald (6) |
$900 |
Speakers (if allowed by the Speaker) or Roundtable
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| Ruby (2) |
$600 |
Networking Breaks
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Contact ADS
Contact ADS
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Phone: (678) 298-1181
Fax: (404) 591-6811
E-mail: [email protected]
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