Diversity and Inclusion at Kraft Foods- The importance of diversity and how an inclusive culture can be leveraged to drive business performance. 

  

Speaker:   Perfecto Perales, Senior Director of Packaging Research for Kraft Foods 

 

At Kraft Foods, we define diversity as the experiences, perspectives and skills that make each of us unique. Inclusion means creating a respectful culture where our differences are treated as assets vital to the organization's future success. Diversity is not just the right thing to do, but essential for our business as a global company. In Research Development and Quality, we have over 3300 scientists and engineers that utilize our knowledge, intellectual property and consumer insights across the globe to deliver products that delight our consumers and customers. We will cover topics of how we leverage Diversity in Research Development and Quality to invent delicious products and moments for our consumers.

 

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Student Night

 

Volunteers and Sponsors Needed!  Please support this popular event!   Student Activities Time:  3:00-5:00 PM

The Hospitality Committee is hosting Student Night on April 11^th, inviting students from the University of Illinois, The Illinois Institute of Technology, Purdue University, and Dominican University interested in working in the food science and technology field.    

 

We need your help to make this event a success!  You can help a student in 1 and/or 2 of the following ways:  

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Workshop for Job Searchers and Others in Transition 

 

Time:  1:30-3:00 PM

Cost:  $5.00 (CSIFT and CPPA Members), $25.00 Non-Members

 

Emotional Intelligence for Enhanced Professional & Personal Connections.  How can Emotional Intelligence help you successfully navigate career and professional transitions?

• Emotional Intelligence (EI) is different than IQ.  

• Emotional Intelligence (EI) plays an important role in career success and professional and personal relationships.  

• (EI) can be developed.

In this workshop you will learn the framework of (EI), participate in exercises to develop EI and receive resource materials to take your insights to the next level.  Read More    

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 Dinner Meeting Sponsor:

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The Young Professionals would like to invite *all CSIFT members* to their March event in Chicago.  Join us for a volunteer opportunity with the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD).

 

When:      Wednesday, March 30 6:00-9:00 PM

Where:     Greater Chicago Food Depository

Location:  4100 W. Ann Lurie Place, Chicago, IL 60632

Phone:      773-247-3663

 

There will be a 5-10 minute orientation at 6:00 PM about GCFD and warehouse safety.  Our task is mainly to organize their foodstuffs, dispose of expired products, and help with the overall task of feeding those less fortunate than us.

 

No cost but please register so we know who is coming to help give back to the community!

 

For information on GCFD go to www.chicagosfoodbank.org 

Questions? Contact Michael Carson at 847-909-8100 or  mcarson@vanheesinc.com 

2011 CSIFT Leadership Election Results

 

The 2011 IFT Leadership Election results are in. We had a total of 400 members participate in the election.

 

Congratulations to the following individuals who will take office on

September 1, 2011 for the Chicago Section.

 

Chair Elect-  Vijay Arora

Treasurer-  John Smith

Secretary-  John Chambers

 

Executive Committee (Board of Directors)

 

Bill Becht

Laura Colby

Ann Johnson

Sue Monckton 

See Their Photos 

 

We appreciate all of our candidates' involvement in this election. A

special thanks to all of our members that voted.

 

Bylaws Ratification

 

As you are aware, the ballot this year also included a bylaws ratification vote to change Article IV, Section 3 of the bylaws.  I am pleased to report that 83% of the voting members voted in favor of ratification so the bylaws will be revised to reflect the approved change. 

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2011 IFT ELECTIONS

 

Congratulations to the CSIFT Members who have been elected to IFT positions! 

 

John Ruff - President- Elect  

Linda Perucca - Board of Directors  

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TANNER LECTURE 

SAVE THE DATE- May Dinner Meeting  

The 2010-2011 Tanner Lecture Committee cordially invites you to attend the The 49th Fred W. Tanner Lecture.  

 

When:      Monday, May 9, 2011
Where:    Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare, 5300 N. River Road Rosemont, IL 60018.  Tel 847.544.5300  http://www.intercontinental.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/chicago-ohare 

Presenter:    Dr. Gary List,  President of G.R. List Consulting, former Lead Scientist at USDA

Topic:    More Stable, Functional and Healthy Lipids: New Technological Developments in the Oilseed Industry 

Fats and oils have been the whipping boy for the food industry having been blamed for coronary heart disease and a host of other medical conditions including obesity. Although the industry has responded well towards bringing healthy oils to the marketplace, health and nutrition will continue to be a driver for the future. Consumers have grown to expect fats and oils with low saturated and trans acids, as well as being high in essential fatty acids.  Dr. List will address the issues faced by oilseed industry and how the technological developments especially those "green" technologies have transformed the industry in producing more stable and healthy lipids for consumers. 

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The 2010-2011 Tanner Lecture Committee members:  Faye Dong, Margaret Barth, John Schuette, Shelly Schmidt and Zuoxing Zheng (Chair).