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Monday, September 12, 2011
Kickoff Dinner Meeting
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Speaker:
Dr. Roger Clemens |
Join Chicago Section IFT and Dr. Roger Clemens at our September Dinner Meeting at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois.
Presentation Title: Dietary Guidelines - Implications for the food, nutrition and health continuum
Speaker: Dr. Roger Clemens is Chief Scientific Officer of E.T. Horn and part-time faculty and Associate Director within the USC Regulatory Science program where he also enjoys an adjunct appointment as Professor of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences within the USC School of Pharmacy. He served as Scientific Advisor for Nestlé USA for more than 21 years...
Don't Delay. See more information and Register Here!
Schedule of Events:
3:30 & 4:30 PM Tram Tours of the Morton Arboretum ($5.00) (*) 4:30 - 5:30 PM Executive Committee Meeting
5:30 - 6:30 PM Social Hour
6:30 - 8:30 PM Dinner followed by Program
(*) Tram rides are limited to 48 people per tram ride.
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Message from the Chair
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Dr. Uwe Nienaber
2011-2012 Chair |
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As incoming chair I am honored to serve the Chicago Section and invite you to become actively involved this year...
...So what can you expect from the coming year?
· Another season of well-attended monthly meetings with a diverse mix of timely topics that are relevant to all food professionals.
· Additional technical meetings and workshops to strengthen our professional development offerings.
Read Uwe's entire message here |
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May Tanner Lecture Highlights
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Chicago Section IFT held the 49th Fred W. Tanner Lecture at the Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare in Rosemont, IL on May 9, 2011. Dr. Gary List, a Retired USDA Lead Scientist, presented a prestigious lecture: More Stable, Functional and Healthy Lipids - New Technological Developments in the Oilseed Industry. He provided an overview on consumer trend in healthy lipids and addressed issues faced by oilseed industry and how the technological developments especially those "green" technologies transformed the
industry in producing more stable and healthy
lipids for consumers.
Enjoy the photos here |
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Employment Section
The Employment Committee publishes the employment newsletter, as a free service to Chicago Section IFT members, posting current job listings. As an active member you may view these listings and contact a member of the committee for further information. If you have any questions about a current listing or would like to post an employment notice, please contact Gary Wills, Chair, Employment Committee at (708) 214-6689 or at garwil526@aol.com
See current job listings here |
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CSIFT Committee News, Special Announcements and
University Updates
~GOLF OUTING
The 4th Annual CSIFT Golf Outing will take place on Tuesday, August 23rd. Golf for the day (lunch and dinner included in fee) or join us for dinner only. Your participation will support CSIFT Scholarships!
Register to golf or have dinner here
~YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Join us for Free Bowling, Food and Drinks!
When: Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Time: 7-9PM
Where: Southport Lanes -3325 North Southport Ave. Chicago
Easy L access from downtown Metra stations
Please let us know you are coming so we can accomodate everyone!
YES - Count me in. I'm sending my RSVP here! or email Suraya Gabel at suraya@cpfruit.com
~SUPPLIERS' NIGHT 2011
Mark your calendars- Wednesday, November 9th is Suppliers' Night
See more and register here
We need volunteers! See more here If you have any questions contact James N. Anderson, Chair, CSIFT Suppliers Night Committee jnanderson@caravaningredients.com ~CSIFT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE The 2nd Annual CSIFT leadership training session was held on May 23rd at the Marriott Oakbrook in Oakbrook, IL. See who attended and the meeting notes here ~UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-URBANA NEWS Flying in the face of years of scientific belief, University of Illinois researchers have demonstrated that sugar doesn't melt, it decomposes.
Illinois scientists learn startling new truth about sugar
~WISCONSIN SECTION IFT (WIFT)
WIFT hosts their 6th Annual Golf Outing See more and register here
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