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The Association of Compost Producers (ACP) is a non-profit assocation of public and private organizations dedicated to increasing the quality, value and amount of compost being used in California.  We do this by promoting activities and regulations that build healthy soil, benefiting people and the environment.  ACP members work and invest together to increase compost markets and improve compost product & manufacturing standards.  The association provides education & communication on compost benefits & proper use through support of scientific research & legislation aligned with developing and expanding quality compost markets.
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ACP meeting is this Wednesday, May 28th, 2008:  

 

Association of Compost Producers

ACP Member and Board Meeting Wednesday,

May 28, 2008 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM at IEUA

Inland Empire Utilities Agency: 

6075 Kimball Ave., Chino, CA  91710, 

909-993-1600

 
 
The ACP 2007 Annual Report, and the updated "ACP 2008 Roadmap Priorities 040508" are attached to this site for your ongoing consideration prior to our regular meeting.
 
Hope to see you all at this meeting!!

 

Please note:  We will have the regularly scheduled meeting from 9-11 AM as usual, and we will have an additional time available for “Roadmap Working Group” meeting from 11 AM – 12 Noon.. for any members who need to work on the specific initiatives with us!

 

We will have a speaker phone available if you want to call in.  Simply call into the main switchboard number above, and ask to be put into the ACP Meeting Conference call.

 

The agenda for projects that we're working on include reports and action on at least the following items:


The agenda for projects that we're working on include reports and action on at least the following items:

  • ACP Board Business - Approval Monthly Invoices/Budget & Minutes, and

  • Current Project Work in the following areas:
1)       Government
a)      AB 32 Scoping Plan Update – Mike Sullivan
b)      ADC Working Group and Recommendations – Mike Sullivan, Dan Noble
c)       Local Toolbox – Next Steps? – Jeff Ziegenbein, Deirdre Bingman
2)       Markets
a)      Agricultural programs – Research Design Underway – David Crohn
b)      Caltrans –Water Board sessions – Dan Noble
c)       Landscaping programs – Next Steps? – Kathy Johnson
d)      Stormwater programs – Progress on CASQA BMP Manual? – Deirdre Bingman
e)      Disruptive Conditions – Any more detailed observations?
3)       Education & Research 
a)      Organics Branding Summit – See announcement
b)      PORS 2008 Conference – Sept. 30th- Oct. 2nd, 2008, UC Davis, CA -  Planning under way
4)       Membership & Messages
 
Affiliate Meetings

Southern California Organics Marketing Summit

Creating Stable and High Value Soil Amendment Markets

 

 

Date:                     June 26, 2008

Time:                    10 am - 3 pm - Lunch Provided

Location:             Irvine Ranch Water District

 

Sponsor:            The Utility Branding Network

Co-Sponsors:   Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works (SCAP)

                              Association of Compost Producers (ACP)

 

The Utility Branding Network invites you to attend an interactive marketing workshop that will address public perceptions, marketing, and branding issues related to building strong soil amendment markets. The workshop will include presentations from industry leaders and a facilitated panel discussion that will include questions and comments from the audience. The following important topics will be addressed:

  • Fundamental Principles of Branding - Including Product Value and Pricing
  • Branding as it Applies to Biosolids, Soil Amendments, and Energy Production
  • Historical Problems and Issues in the Southern California Organics and Soil Amendment Markets
  • The Roles and Brands of Public Agencies and Private Sector Companies 
  • Investing in Organics Markets and Brands
  • Product Quality Issues
  • Contracting Practices that Stabilize/Expand Markets and Support High Prices
  • Taking Action - Necessary Changes and Mechanisms for Change

 

Who Should Attend:  Both private sector and public sector marketing personnel, decision makers, and others involved in organics or soil amendment markets. 

 

Don't miss this informative and action oriented event that will help your organization improve its financial performance and lower its risks related to organics management.  The workshop is free to Utility Branding Network Members, SCAP Members, ACP Members, and invited guests.

 

Registration:  Although there is no cost to attend the workshop, registration is required.  Please complete the attached registration form and return by email (Tammy@utilitybranding.net) or fax (714-378-3375).

 

 

Mark your calendars for June 26, 2008.

More information on speakers is coming soon. Contact Gina Melin at the Utility Branding Network gina@utilitybranding.net if you have questions.

 

 

About the Utility Branding Network

 

The Utility Branding Network for water and wastewater agencies  is committed to helping utilities better understand branding principles and to help them build a strong brand with their communities. A strong brand increases trust, support, and investment.

 

If you are not yet a member of the Network, or just want more information, please contact John Ruetten at john@utilitybranding.net or Jeff Mosher at jeff@utilitybranding.net.  The Network is administered by the National Water Research Institute (NWRI).

 

 

Utility Branding Network

c/o NWRI

18700 Ward Street

P.O. Box 8096

Fountain Valley, CA  92728-8096

(714) 378-3278

www.utilitybranding.net

 

"We Build Healthy Soil"