Inaugural ceremony honoring 21 industry leaders called ‘moving,’ ‘majestic,’ ‘heartfelt’

CHICAGO, Oct. 28, 2009—It’s official: The 21 industry legends elected in June as the Class of 2009 are now Charter Members of the Meat Industry Hall of Fame.

In a formal setting at Chicago’s Union League Club, Members and guests were treated to a moving journey through meat industry history delivered by renowned broadcaster, author and keynote speaker Bill Kurtis, followed by introductions from presenters and acceptance remarks from Members.

“The ceremonies were the culmination of two years of planning,