The Evolving Marketplace CSPA’s Mid-Year Meeting focuses on change for the better. The Consumer Specialty Products Association’s (CSPA) 2013 Mid-Year Meeting was held May 7-10 in Chicago, IL. The theme was The Evolving Marketplace. The General Session featured remarks from CSPA Chairman Bob Scharf, Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, and an association update from CSPA President & CEO Chris Cathcart. General Session attendees also were entertained by an engaging keynote address from renowned economist and author of “Freakonomics” and “SuperFreakanomics,” Dr. Steven Levitt. In addition, the Humane Society Legislative Fund’s Executive Director Sara Amundson recognized CSPA with a special award from the U.S. Humane Society for its leadership to make potentially harmful antifreeze and engine coolant unpalatable to animals and humans. Special sessions this year included Green Chemistry, where presenters provided an overview of the history of green chemistry, as well as federal, state and formulator’s perspectives on implementation of green chemistry programs. A special session on Global Harmonization System Compliance included a representative from the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), who provided attendees with information and clarifications about implementing the HazCom labeling changes and training requirements. The Federal & State Government Affairs Advisory Committees (GAAC) featured guest speakers from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), who provided insights on the agency’s chemical action plans, new challenges and priorities for U.S. chemical management in 2013 and beyond. In addition, companies were updated on implementation of PRIA III and ingredient disclosure for pesticides. At the State GAAC, an insider’s view was provided on how issues are developing in the legislature at the state level and what industry can expect for the remainder of the 2013 legislative session. In between meetings, members attended the business-to-business forum at InnoVention, where a total of 28 sponsor/exhibitor companies participated. “The positive responses received and capacityfilled meeting rooms experienced are testament to the importance our members place on the 18 Spray August 2013 Mid-Year Meeting,” said Cathcart. “Each year, we are challenged to provide even more value for members that attend the Mid-Year and it is gratifying to know that we are meeting that goal.” Aerosol Products Division The Aerosol Products Division program featured speakers on the theme Communicating Our Message, highlighted by media communications expert Teri Goudie’s presentation, “Responding to the Media.” Dealing with the media should be a constant conversation, she said, and an organization must be mindful of the three Ts: Twitter, Texting and Transparency. People are reading and writing in 140 characters or less (Twitter); commanding immediacy (texting) and, these days, everyone is a journalist (transparency). Goudie advised to focus on audience need (and the need behind that need); to speak top down, with the important things mentioned first; use support as currency (have plenty of examples, research, testimonials, etc. to back up your message) and to remember that problem + solution = results. Division Chair Bill Wood, President of Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Co., provided a comprehensive overview of Division issues and projects. These included California Air Quality plans and VOC regulations, California Safer Consumer Products regulations, and ingredient communication, which is here to stay, said Wood. Kristin Power, Director, State Affairs, CSPA West Region addressed the current progress of the Alliance for Respon- Goudie Wood Fratz
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