National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America

Tri-M® Music Honor Society and National Federation of State High School Associations Present 10 Schools Grants to Start Tri-M® Chapters

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

RESTON, Va., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Tri-M® Music Honor Society (a program of National Association for Music Education, or NAfME) extends gratitude to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) for continuing its generous collaboration, providing grants to 10 new Tri-M® chapters during the 2023–2024 academic year. The 10 schools receiving grants have been announced.

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  • RESTON, Va., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Tri-M® Music Honor Society (a program of National Association for Music Education , or NAfME) extends gratitude to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) for continuing its generous collaboration, providing grants to 10 new Tri-M® chapters during the 2023–2024 academic year.
  • "The National Federation of State High School Associations is excited to help launch these schools' participation in Tri-M," Dr. James Weaver, NFHS Director of Performing Arts said.
  • The Tri-M® Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for middle/junior high and high school students.
  • The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is a collaborative community that supports music educators and advocates for equitable access to music education.

Coast Packing CEO Eric R. Gustafson Named Incoming Chairman of North American Meat Institute

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

VERNON, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Extending an established record of industry and organizational leadership, Coast Packing CEO Eric R. Gustafson has been named incoming

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  • VERNON, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Extending an established record of industry and organizational leadership, Coast Packing CEO Eric R. Gustafson has been named incoming
    Chairman of the North American Meat Institute (NAMI).
  • Gustafson's past NAMI executive board positions include vice chairman, treasurer and secretary.
  • He's been a long-time member of the executive board and previously worked as the chairman of the Meat Institute Political Action Committee and chairman and vice-chairman of the Labor and Employment Committee.
  • NAMI members include more than 350 meat packing and processing companies, the majority of which have fewer than 100 employees.

Boy Scouts of America Elects New National Executive Board

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Irving, Texas, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boy Scouts of America is proud to announce the election of a new National Executive Board, marking a significant milestone in the BSA’s reorganization and creation of a path to bring its programs to more of America’s youth.

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  • Irving, Texas, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boy Scouts of America is proud to announce the election of a new National Executive Board, marking a significant milestone in the BSA’s reorganization and creation of a path to bring its programs to more of America’s youth.
  • “We have been through a lot in the last few years, and we are very proud of the good work that has been done and the bright future that is ahead of us,” said Brad Tilden, Chair of the BSA’s National Executive Board.
  • The BSA thanks 27 board members who are retiring and six who continue to serve the movement as emeritus board members as we downsize the board and implement term limits and other measures.
  • Click here for here for a complete listing of newly elected National Executive Board members and to view the Governance and Nominating Committee report which includes detailed information on the recent governance changes.

Wolfspeed Appoints Thomas Werner as New Board Chair

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), the global leader in silicon carbide technology, announced today that Thomas Werner, a board member since 2006, has been elected the new Chairman of the Board, effective immediately.

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  • Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), the global leader in silicon carbide technology, announced today that Thomas Werner, a board member since 2006, has been elected the new Chairman of the Board, effective immediately.
  • Jackson will continue to serve as a member of the Wolfspeed Board.
  • In addition, Board Member Stacy Smith will replace John Replogle as the Chair of the Governance and Nominations Committee .
  • “Wolfspeed is thrilled to welcome Tom as our new Board Chair,” said Gregg Lowe, Wolfspeed President & CEO.

Andrew Boyle Elected 79th Chairman of the American Trucking Associations

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Trucking Associations' Board of Directors elected Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation in Billerica, Massachusetts, as the Federation's 79th chairman.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Trucking Associations' Board of Directors elected Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation in Billerica, Massachusetts, as the Federation's 79th chairman.
  • "It is a tremendous privilege to be chosen by my peers in the trucking industry to be ATA chairman," Boyle said.
  • Boyle succeeds Dan Van Alstine, president and COO of Ruan Transportation Management Systems, in the role of chairman.
  • American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry.

David Sable Joins Stagwell (STGW) as Vice Chair

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Monday, October 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointment of David Sable as Vice Chair, effective immediately. In this role, David will drive new solutions for clients, leverage his diverse network of contacts, and work with existing clients to boost value by expanding the depth and range of services they utilize across Stagwell to help them maximize business outcomes.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointment of David Sable as Vice Chair, effective immediately.
  • Sable is a recognized global marketing leader with a career spanning four decades at top global agencies.
  • Sable will be based at Stagwell's global headquarters at 1 World Trade Center in New York and report to Chairman and CEO Mark Penn.
  • I've known and worked with David for over 20 years and am excited to add him to our senior leadership team."

EQS-News: KWS successfully concludes fiscal 2022/2023 and exceeds its sales and earnings guidance – Further growth anticipated

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

That was attributable to negative contributions to earnings from the joint ventures in North America and China, while earnings increased in Europe and Brazil.

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  • That was attributable to negative contributions to earnings from the joint ventures in North America and China, while earnings increased in Europe and Brazil.
  • The strong expansion of business is attributable to the market success of innovative KWS varieties (CONVISO® SMART and CR+).
  • The segment’s income was €253.4 (195.0) million thanks to the positive net sales trend and was likewise significantly above the previous year’s figure.
  • Net sales in the Cereals Segment increased by 19.1% to €257.8 (216.4) million, mainly due to buoyant growth in oilseed rape, wheat and rye seed.

NEW ASSOCIATION LAUNCHED TO PROTECT CASK WHISKY CUSTOMERS AND UPHOLD THE REPUTATION OF THE SCOTCH INDUSTRY

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

By setting best practices in cask whisky ownership and sale, the Association aims to protect cask whisky customers and the wider whisky industry.

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  • By setting best practices in cask whisky ownership and sale, the Association aims to protect cask whisky customers and the wider whisky industry.
  • Chairman of the Advisory Board and spokesman for the CWA Colin Hampden-White says the Association's goal is to uphold the overall reputation of the Scotch whisky industry.
  • "The Cask Whisky Association exists to protect private customers from unscrupulous business practices and traders and safeguard independent bottlers from over-inflated pricing," Colin says, adding: "Our Members are committed to, and will provide guidance on, best practice."
  • That's why I think certification and licensing is so important; the Cask Whisky Association provides a quality hallmark for people looking to buy and invest in whisky.

Deepak Ohri to Depart lebua Hotels and Resorts

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

BANGKOK, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Deepak Ohri, visionary hospitality executive, announced his departure as CEO of lebua Hotels and Resorts, the brand he founded and established as a luxury leader in Southeast Asia. During his time as CEO, Ohri dedicated his career–and succeeded–in making lebua a renowned name in global luxury hospitality. He will stay on as CEO through the end of the year.

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  • BANGKOK, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Deepak Ohri, visionary hospitality executive, announced his departure as CEO of lebua Hotels and Resorts , the brand he founded and established as a luxury leader in Southeast Asia.
  • During his time as CEO, Ohri dedicated his career–and succeeded–in making lebua a renowned name in global luxury hospitality.
  • "We want to thank Deepak for his dedication and contributions to lebua," said Narawadee Bualert, president of lebua.
  • Since creating lebua in 2003, Ohri has also become a leader in management and luxury hospitality whose insights are in demand globally.

Deepak Ohri to Depart lebua Hotels and Resorts

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Monday, September 4, 2023

BANGKOK, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Deepak Ohri, visionary hospitality executive, announced his departure as CEO of lebua Hotels and Resorts, the brand he founded and established as a luxury leader in Southeast Asia. During his time as CEO, Ohri dedicated his career–and succeeded–in making lebua a renowned name in global luxury hospitality. He will stay on as CEO through the end of the year. 

Key Points: 
  • BANGKOK, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Deepak Ohri, visionary hospitality executive, announced his departure as CEO of lebua Hotels and Resorts , the brand he founded and established as a luxury leader in Southeast Asia.
  • During his time as CEO, Ohri dedicated his career–and succeeded–in making lebua a renowned name in global luxury hospitality.
  • "We want to thank Deepak for his dedication and contributions to lebua," said Narawadee Bualert, president of lebua.
  • Since creating lebua in 2003, Ohri has also become a leader in management and luxury hospitality whose insights are in demand globally.