Committees
The QPMA relies on the contribution of its various committees to help it pursue its mission. These committees, made up of members of the Association, meet two to three times a year to define the directions and projects that will move the industry forward. Are you a member of the QPMA and would like to get involved? Contact us!
I Love Fruits and Vegetables Movement Committee
Chair: Nancy Goudreau – CANNEBERGES QUÉBEC/ BAIES D’OR/ SUPRA FRUIT
To reflect on and identify actions and avenues of intervention to achieve the mission of the JMFL Movement, which is to raise consumer awareness of the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption in the adoption of healthy lifestyle habits with the objective of increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among Quebecers.
If you would like to get involved, please contact Alison Caron à acaron@aqdfl.ca
Public Affairs and Government Relations Committee
Chair: Danny Boileau – JEAN-YVES BOILEAU & FILS INC.
An advisory committee, spokesperson and educational vehicle for the QPMA among political and media influencers, which helps the QPMA become the key, credible interlocutor for governments, industry partners and the media on all matters relating to the consumption of fruits and vegetables in Quebec
If you would like to get involved, please contact Marie de Tarlé mdetarlesalmon@aqdfl.ca
Finance Committee
Chair: Daniel Terrault – GENV
The purpose of this committee is to make recommendations to the executive committee on the management of the QPMA’s finances, to review working budgets, to monitor the performance of bank investments, and to ensure that the rules of sound financial management are regularly reviewed.
Member Services Committee
President : David Turcot – FERME A. & R. TURCOT
The purpose of the Member Services Committee is to optimize the relationship and services offered to members in order to maximize the value of their membership in the association. One of the missions of this committee is also to find strategies to develop the pool of members in order to promote business relations and the strength of representation.
If you would like to get involved, please contact info@aqdfl.ca
Next-Generation committee
The Emerging Talent Committee is made up of members aged 35 and under. The members are in charge of planning actions specific to the emerging network such as content specific to these members, planning the networking and training cocktail (5@7 de la relève) and identifying development opportunities. Since 2019, the banking institution Desjardins is the official partner.
If you would like to get involved, please contact info@aqdfl.ca
Cultivating the Next-generation program Committee
This specific committee is in charge of the selection process for the “Cultivating the Next Generation” program, giving the winner the opportunity to gain experience by participating in QPMA and industry meetings and events
Events Committees
Each QPMA event has its own committee. These committees are responsible for the ideation, promotion and organization (in conjunction with the permanent staff) of the Association’s networking events.
Crab & Recognition Evening Committee (Chair: Domenico Procopio – COURCHESNE LAROSE)
Oyster Party Committee (Chair: Richard Lagacé, SOBEYS)
Golf Tournament Committee (Chairman: Peter Jr Snyder – S & S FORWARDING)
Annual Congress (Pascal Guérin – JAG LES JARDINS A. GUÉRIN ET FILS)