Chairman's Welcome
Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend the 38th National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments scheduled for April 3 - 7, 2023 at the J. W. Marriott Indianapolis, Indiana. We are looking forward to a Conference that will once again provide an invaluable forum to deliberate many important issues facing the National Grade “A” Milk Program. We hope you plan to attend and assist in the resolution of proposals submitted for consideration.
We are also pleased to announce that there will be three separate virtual webinar sessions for the NCIMS Symposium, Orientation and Robert's Rules of Order prior to the Conference. I urge Conference registrants to attend these live webinars on the dates listed below, but If you are unable to attend a recording will be available to view or download afterwards from the NCIMS website.
NCIMS Symposium - March 9, 2023, 1:00 - 3:00 pm ET
NCIMS Orientation - March 14, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET
NCIMS Robert's Rules of Order - March 15, 2023, 11:00 am - Noon ET
The Orientation session will provide an overview of the Conference structure and process including how proposals are considered and amended, along with the makeup and roles of the Executive Board, State Delegates, Council and Committee members, and FDA Advisors. The Robert's Rules of Order webinar will include a helpful presentation on the Parliamentary Procedures used during the Conference, by our new Parliamentarian Dave Lattan.
I look forward to seeing and working with all of you at the 2023 Conference!
Sincerely,
Stephen Beam, Ph.D.
Chair, NCIMS Executive Board
We are also pleased to announce that there will be three separate virtual webinar sessions for the NCIMS Symposium, Orientation and Robert's Rules of Order prior to the Conference. I urge Conference registrants to attend these live webinars on the dates listed below, but If you are unable to attend a recording will be available to view or download afterwards from the NCIMS website.
NCIMS Symposium - March 9, 2023, 1:00 - 3:00 pm ET
NCIMS Orientation - March 14, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET
NCIMS Robert's Rules of Order - March 15, 2023, 11:00 am - Noon ET
The Orientation session will provide an overview of the Conference structure and process including how proposals are considered and amended, along with the makeup and roles of the Executive Board, State Delegates, Council and Committee members, and FDA Advisors. The Robert's Rules of Order webinar will include a helpful presentation on the Parliamentary Procedures used during the Conference, by our new Parliamentarian Dave Lattan.
I look forward to seeing and working with all of you at the 2023 Conference!
Sincerely,
Stephen Beam, Ph.D.
Chair, NCIMS Executive Board
Dr. Stephen Beam
Conference Chair
Conference Chair
Helpful Information
More about the NCIMS Conference and how to submit a proposal can be found at the NCIMS website.
The deadline for submmitting proposals is January 13, 2023
The deadline for submmitting proposals is January 13, 2023
Advance Registration is Closed!
You can still use the online registration system includes an easy to use registration form with payment options by credit card or check
We look forward to seeing you in Indy.
We look forward to seeing you in Indy.
UPDATED Program
Download PDF file of the Updated NCIMS Schedule of Meetings & Events
Pre-Conference Virtual Sessions
With the 2023 NCIMS Conference being held over a fewer number of days, the Program Committee plans to host the NCIMS Symposium, Orientation and Robert's Rules of Order sessions virtually before the Conference.
Save the dates of March 9, 14 & 15, 2023 in your calendar! Details and times are listed below.
All Conference registrants will receive additional information via email about how to register for the Pre-Conference Virtual Sessions. We urge Conference registrants to attend these live webinars, but If you are unable to attend a recording will be available to view or download afterwards from the NCIMS website.
Save the dates of March 9, 14 & 15, 2023 in your calendar! Details and times are listed below.
All Conference registrants will receive additional information via email about how to register for the Pre-Conference Virtual Sessions. We urge Conference registrants to attend these live webinars, but If you are unable to attend a recording will be available to view or download afterwards from the NCIMS website.
Virtual NCIMS Symposium Session
March 9, 2023
1:00 - 3:00 pm Eastern Time
1:00 - 3:00 pm Eastern Time
This year’s Conference attendees will be able to join a zoom webinar Symposium prior to the Conference to listen to the latest current topics impacting the Grade "A" Milk program.
The webinar will be recorded and posted on the NCIMS website to download and view if you are not able to attend on March 9th.
The webinar will be recorded and posted on the NCIMS website to download and view if you are not able to attend on March 9th.
Virtual NCIMS Orientation Session
March 14, 2023
11:00 am - 12:30 PM EASTern Time
11:00 am - 12:30 PM EASTern Time
This year's Conference attendees will be able to join a Zoom webinar Orientation Session that will provide an overview of the conference structure and process including how proposals are considered and amended, along with the makeup and roles of the Executive Board, State Delegates, Council and Committee members, and FDA Advisors.
The webinar will be recorded and posted on the NCIMS website to download and view if you are not able to attend on March 14th.
The webinar will be recorded and posted on the NCIMS website to download and view if you are not able to attend on March 14th.
Virtual NCIMS Robert's Rules of Order Session
March 15, 2023
11:00 am - Noon Eastern TIME
11:00 am - Noon Eastern TIME
Join a Zoom webinar Robert's Rules of Order Session that will provide a helpful presentation on the Parliamentary Procedures used during the conference, by our new Parliamentarian Dave Lattan.
The webinar will be recorded and posted on the NCIMS website to download and view if you are not able to attend on March 15th.
The webinar will be recorded and posted on the NCIMS website to download and view if you are not able to attend on March 15th.
Conference Location
J.W. Marriott Indianapolis
10 S West St, Indianapolis
10 S West St, Indianapolis
The conference rate for government employees with ID is $127.00 (GSA per diem lodging rate) and the rate for all other attendees is $209.00. Room rates are exclusive of applicable state and local taxes, currently at 17%.
The NCIMS room block only has a limited number of rooms aviaible at the JW Marriott hotel. Once capacity is reached at the JW Marriott hotel, rooms will be available at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Indianapolis at the same rate using the link below.
The Courtyard hotel is attached to the JW Marriott by an indoor walkway.
The cut-off date to receive the special hotel room rate is March 10, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Rooms and rates cannot be guaranteed after that date.
The NCIMS room block only has a limited number of rooms aviaible at the JW Marriott hotel. Once capacity is reached at the JW Marriott hotel, rooms will be available at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Indianapolis at the same rate using the link below.
The Courtyard hotel is attached to the JW Marriott by an indoor walkway.
The cut-off date to receive the special hotel room rate is March 10, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Rooms and rates cannot be guaranteed after that date.
The JW Marriott Indianapolis is located in central downtown, close to restaurants and shops. It offers spacious meeting rooms and modern updated sleeping rooms. It is the perfect place for work and to explore Indy.
ABOUT THE NCIMS
Assuring the Safest Possible Milk Supply for All the People
The Conference is a non-profit organization made up of persons involved in the dairy industry, from the dairy farmer, to processing plant personnel, to those persons involved in inspecting the dairy farmer’s operation and/or the processing plant, to those persons who make the laws concerning the inspections, to those who enforce the laws, to the academic researcher and adviser, to the consumer of the dairy products.
We hope that you will join us on April 3 - 7, 2023 for the next NCIMS Conference!
The Conference is a non-profit organization made up of persons involved in the dairy industry, from the dairy farmer, to processing plant personnel, to those persons involved in inspecting the dairy farmer’s operation and/or the processing plant, to those persons who make the laws concerning the inspections, to those who enforce the laws, to the academic researcher and adviser, to the consumer of the dairy products.
We hope that you will join us on April 3 - 7, 2023 for the next NCIMS Conference!
Invitation to Jointly Sponsor NCIMS Reception
The Program Committee would like to invite you and your company to be a joint sponsor of the NCIMS evening reception hosted for all Conference attendees and state delegates. This reception will be held at the hotel on April 5th from 6:30 – 8 p.m. We are seeking your support to host this reception with a donation that will help pay for the cost of food and beverages. All contributions will go directly towards reception costs.
There are four different levels of sponsorship that you may wish to consider:
Platinum: $1000 - Donation LINK
Gold: $500 - Donation LINK
Silver: $250 - Donation LINK
Bronze: $100 - Donation LINK
Use the links above to donate by credit card. If you wish to pay by check please contact Cary Frye at [email protected]
All sponsors will be listed in the NCIMS program and on a sign displayed during the evening reception. We truly hope that you will consider this opportunity to participate and support the NCIMS.
THANK YOU
There are four different levels of sponsorship that you may wish to consider:
Platinum: $1000 - Donation LINK
Gold: $500 - Donation LINK
Silver: $250 - Donation LINK
Bronze: $100 - Donation LINK
Use the links above to donate by credit card. If you wish to pay by check please contact Cary Frye at [email protected]
All sponsors will be listed in the NCIMS program and on a sign displayed during the evening reception. We truly hope that you will consider this opportunity to participate and support the NCIMS.
THANK YOU