Help Protect & Promote The Snacking Industry Tuesday, June 7 Wednesday, June 8 MEMBERS ATTEND FREE! The Liaison Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.

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1 elp Protect & Promote The Snacking Industry 2016 Tuesday, June 7 The Liaison Capitol ill, Washington, D.C.

2 2016 Legislative Summit Schedule Tuesday, May 24 Pre-Conference 2:00 3:00 p.m. Pre-Summit Legislative Issues Webinar FREE for attendees Tuesday, June 7 5:30 6:30 p.m. SNAC Attack Reception on Capitol ill to Showcase SNAC International Member Products 7:00 9:00 p.m. SnackPAC Donor Recognition Dinner Invitation Only 7:00 7:30 a.m. Legislative Summit Registration Opens 7:30 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 7:30 8:00 a.m. Congressman Andrew arris (R-MD) to addresses attendees 8:00 8:45 a.m. Capitol ill 101 and Issue Overview Sarah ubbart (SNAC International Legislative Consultant) 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Congressional ill Visits Thursday, June 9 Post-Conference 2:00 3:00 p.m. Post-Legislative Summit Recap, Next Steps Conference Call Tuesday, June 7 The Liaison Capitol ill, Washington, D.C. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 9, 2016

3 Join SNAC International, leading industry advocates, and your fellow executives for our 2016 Legislative Summit. It s an unrivaled opportunity to learn about the important issues affecting our industry and how you can impact its future. Congress needs to hear from you on how they can help your business and your employees prosper LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT SPEAKERS CONGRESSMAN ANDREW ARRIS (R-MD) The son of immigrants who fled communist Eastern Europe immediately after World War II, Andrew P. arris, M.D., has spent a lifetime serving his neighbors, country and community. Whether it was as a physician at the prestigious Johns opkins ospital, as a medical officer in the Naval Reserve, as a hard-working state senator, or now as congressman, arris has made a life by serving others. e is dedicated to making sure every constituent in the 1st Congressional District receives the highest-quality assistance and is well-represented in the halls of Congress. arris began serving as the Congressman from the beautiful 1st Congressional District of Maryland in e serves on the Committee on Appropriations and on the following subcommittees: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Labor, ealth and uman Services, Education, and Related Agencies; and omeland Security. In his free time, he enjoys spending time on the Chesapeake Bay with his family, and repairing old cars with his sons. SARA UBBART, Director of Michael Torrey Associates. As Director, Sarah leads the firm s communications programs, implements government affairs, issues management, and coalition building projects, and assists with client development efforts. A California native, Sarah ubbart joined Michael Torrey Associates in She has extensive issues management and media relations experience, honed in positions at the Animal Agriculture Alliance and the National Association of Conservation Districts and as a journalist. ubbart has a master s degree in media and public affairs from George Washington University and a bachelor s degree in agricultural communications and political science from California State University, Chico. She was named a Bryce arlow Foundation Fellow for advocacy with integrity and is active in several professional agricultural communications organizations, including the National Association of Farm Broadcasters and Agriculture Relations Council. She lives in D.C. and is active in her community. * Other speakers may be announced closer to the event.

4 Reservations LOCATION The Liaison Capitol ill (An Affinia otel) 415 New Jersey Ave NW Washington, D.C ROOM RATES & RESERVATIONS Rate: $309 per night (plus taxes and additional fees) Cutoff Date: May 6, 2016 Reserve Your Room via Phone: *Be sure to mention the SNAC International when reserving your room. Valet Rate: $49.56 Wi-Fi: Complimentary GETTING TO WASINGTON, D.C. The Liaison Capitol ill is 5 miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 28 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and 35 miles from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Taxi service is available outside of baggage claim at all airports. QUESTIONS? Contact David Walsh at dwalsh@sfa.org or call ext. 213 Tuesday, June 7 The Liaison Capitol ill, Washington, D.C. RE GI S TRATI ON DE A DL I N E : MONDAY, MAY 9, 2016

5 SNAC International Registration SNAC INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS COMPLIMENTARY NON-MEMBERS $300 Name / Title Company Address City / State / Zip Cell MAIL, OR FAX YOUR REGISTRATION FORM TO: David Walsh, Director, Government Affairs SNAC International 1600 Wilson Blvd., Suite 650 Arlington, VA dwalsh@sfa.org Phone: ext. 213 Fax: CONGRESSIONAL VISITS The key component of SNAC International s Legislative Summit is the unique opportunity you will have to meet with your members of Congress. SNAC International is pleased to schedule appointments between you and your elected officials and their staff. Please check here if you plan on scheduling your own Capitol ill appointments. SAVE TE DATE! Pre-Summit Legislative Issues Webinar May 24, pm EST SNAC International will send out issue summaries and talking points ahead of webinar to all attendees.