January 27, 2010 — The American Herbal Product Association’s (AHPA) committee and event schedule for the Natural Products Expo West trade show and convention to be held March 11-14 in Anaheim, Calif. is now available online.

AHPA member companies are leaders in the herbal industry, and association-hosted events provide members with excellent networking and educational opportunities during Expo West. Meet established and up-and-coming industry leaders at our member breakfast and reception. Guide AHPA’s work, learn from colleagues and stay in-the-know about news and developments in the industry at committee meetings.

Download the complete schedule here.

AHPA Member Breakfast (Thurs., March 11) will include the election of AHPA’s Board of Trustees and presentation of the 2010 AHPA Awards. Please register here by Feb. 26 to attend the breakfast. The Board nomination deadline is Feb. 9. If you wish to seek election to the Board, simply request the “Intent to Stand for Election” form from AHPA’s Devon Powell at dpowell@ahpa.org.

AHPA Member Reception (Fri., March 12) will begin after the show floor closes, offering an opportunity to network with your fellow AHPA members and AHPA staffers. The reception will be held in the Hilton’s Pacific Ballroom.

AHPA Committee Meetings (March 11–13) are where the work of AHPA is identified and developed. In addition to guiding the activities and direction of your trade association, becoming a member of an AHPA committee is a guaranteed way to stay abreast of industry developments and learn from your peers through discussion and information-sharing.  

Education / Small Business Committee
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. / March 11 / Anaheim Convention Center / Room 203-B
Staff Liaison: Devon Powell
Learn about the committee online.

Joint Meeting: Analytical Labs / Botanical Raw Materials / Standards
9:00 – 11:45 a.m. / March 12 / Anaheim Convention Center / Room 203-B
Staff Liaison: Steven Dentali, PhD
Learn about the committees online.

Botanical Personal Care Products Committee
1:45 – 3:15 p.m. / March 12 / Anaheim Convention Center / Room 203-B
Staff Liaison: Katia Fowler
Learn about the committee online.

Government Relations Committee
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. / March 13 / Anaheim Convention Center / Room 203-B
Staff Liaison: Michael McGuffin
Learn about the committee online.

Animal Products Committee
11:15 – 12:45 p.m. / March 13 / Anaheim Convention Center / Room 203-B
Staff Liaison: Katia Fowler
Learn about the committee online.

Chinese Herbal Products Committee
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. / March 13 / Anaheim Convention Center / Room 203-B
Staff Liaison: Michael McGuffin
Learn about the committee online.

Ayurvedic Herbal Products Committee
3:15 – 4:45 p.m. / March 13 / Anaheim Convention Center / Room 203-B
Staff Liaison: Michael McGuffin
Learn about the committee online.

AHPA’s Board of Trustees will be meeting Wed., March 10 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Thurs., March 11 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in the Hilton’s Palos Verdes room. The AHPA Foundation for Education and Research on Botanicals Board will be meeting Wed., March 10 from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. in the Anaheim Convention Center Room 203B. Contact Michael McGuffin for more information about either of these board meetings.