The National Mango Board (NMB) is encouraging mango industry leaders to participate in the upcoming nominations process to become a board member. Board members have the chance to shape the future direction of the NMB programs in upcoming years. The NMB is currently seeking nominations for six board member positions to serve a three-year term beginning January 2017. The positions currently open are two importers in District III, one importer in District IV, and three foreign producers. Candidates must meet certain requirements to be eligible and be willing to serve the mango industry by fulfilling board member roles and responsibilities.
The NMB is made up of mango importers, a first handler, domestic producers and foreign producers who dedicate themselves to the mission of the NMB - to increase consumption of fresh mangos in the U.S. through innovative research and promotional activities, while fostering a thriving industry. The board members work closely with the NMB staff to carryout marketing, research and communications programs to benefit the mango industry.
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture ultimately makes the appointments to the board from a final slate of nominees. For each importer, domestic producer, and first handler positions, two nominees will be forwarded to the Secretary of Agriculture. To narrow the selection from many nominees to the two required for submission, mango industry members in that district will vote to select the two nominees per position from which the Secretary of Agriculture will choose.
Nominations to fill two foreign producer seats will be submitted by mango foreign producing organizations or themselves. All nominations for these positions will be forwarded to the Secretary of Agriculture for a final decision on the appointments.
Mango industry members who are interested in serving as a member of the NMB should visit here for complete details, updates, and the necessary forms. The deadline for nominations to be received at the NMB office is February 23, 2016. Questions about the nominations and appointment process can be directed to Anna Deschamps-Polonia at APolonia@mango.org or by phone at 407-629-7318 x112.
For more information:
Angela Serna
National Mango Board
+1 407 629 7318 x113