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The CCBA is trade organization for any person, company or organization engaged in the manufacture, sale, promotion or distribution of cheese or butter in the State of California. You'll want to visit the CCBA website often for updates on our special events and spring convention. If you are a newcomer to the website, please click on the About button to learn more about the history and purpose of the CCBA. You are also welcome to contact our office for further information.
California Cheese & Butter Association
1011 Pebble Beach Drive
Clayton, CA 94517
Phone: 925-672-8255
Fax: 925-673-0268
Email: director@cacheeseandbutter.org
Executive Director: Lisa Waters
The 47th Annual CCBA Convention was held May 3 - 5, 2012 at the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center & Mountain Resort in Lake Arrowhead, California.
The weekend began with Thursday’s golf tournament at Empire Lakes Golf Course in Rancho Cucamonga.
Following Friday morning registration and the welcome luncheon, the business meeting opened with the following speakers: Bob Reeves-Shelby Publishing, Dr. Bruce Golden-Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Brian Good-UCLA Chef, and Cindy Chernow-Chernow Consulting. Friday evening’s “Pirate’s Party” was enjoyed by all. Attendees wore pirate costumes, enjoyed several games of bingo and cornhole, and participated in the costume contest.
Saturday’s speakers included: John Fiscalini-Fiscalini Cheese Company, Jennifer Mullen-Modesto Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Judy Norton-Norseland Inc., Mac Moore-Cacique USA, Jerry Simms-Challenge Dairy Products Inc., KC Cole-Sprouts Farmers Market, Lidija Davidson-Marketing Strategist, and Scott Durham-DSM Dairy Solutions.
Pete Friedman and Michael Tsoules then announced the location of the 48th Annual CCBA Convention being held April 18 - 20, 2013 at The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa in Sonoma, California. A hosted luncheon followed the business session, and guests were adjourned for a free afternoon.
Saturday evening’s dinner included a live and silent auction and awards.
Thank you to the following convention sponsors for their generous donations:
- Challenge Dairy Products, Inc.
- Churny Company
- DCI Cheese Company
- Fiscalini Cheese Company
- Great Lakes Cheese Company
- Horizon Specialties
- Lactalis Deli US
- Norseland Inc.
- Pacific Cheese Company
Our sincere thanks and gratitude to Darcie Gettings-Gorman and her committee, Gayle De Caro, John Fiscalini, Pete Friedman, Jean Hendrix, Mark Mazur, Mac Moore, Jennifer Mullen, Jerry Simms, Michael Tsoules, David Viviani and Barry Zuroff for doing such a great job!
The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa
1325 Broadway at Leveroni & Napa Roads
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6600
The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa
The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa is centrally located among Sonoma’s finest wineries. The resort’s artisan surroundings create a haven of casual sophistication. Raindance Spa offers relaxation while Carneros Bistro features local wines.