Time is running out. The deadline to apply to be on a U.S. Grains Council Advisory Team (A-Team) is next Wednesday, April 30.

The A-Teams provide insight and guidance to the Board of Directors on the direction and activities of the Council. A-Team members serve a two-year term, renewable without limit at the discretion of the Board. Current A-Team members whose terms expire in 2014 must resubmit applications if they wish to continue to serve on an A-Team. Interested USGC delegates not currently serving are encouraged to apply.

The Board of Directors will finalize and announce A-Team member appointments for the 2014-2016 term prior to the 54th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting in July. These new appointments will begin Aug. 1. Contact Valerie Smiley, USGC manager of membership administration, at 202-789-0789 or vsmiley@grains.org for more information.