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Save the Date Calendar
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March 11, 2013
Student Night
March 21, 2013
New Professionals Event
April 8, 2013
Dinner Meeting + AACT Tabletop
April 17, 2013
New Professionals Event
May 13, 2013
Tanner Lecture
May 23, 2013
New Professionals Event
May 23, 2013
New Professionals Event
June 5, 2013
New Professionals Event
June/July, 2013
No CSIFT Dinner Meetings
Aug. 20, 2013- Golf Outing: Cog Hill
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CSIFT Dinner Meeting Event March 2013
Griffith Laboratories: Commitment to Innovation
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Join members and friends of Chicago Section IFT as we welcome:
Guest Speaker: Chris Carr
Title: VP Marketing & Global Communications
Organization: Griffith Laboratories
Topic: "Commitment to Innovation" including reviewing global trends and their impact today on innovation, responding to the needs of the market, and exploring our responsibilities aligned with global  technical citizenship.
Thank you to Griffith Laboratories for their Support of Student Night!
Where; Chateau del Mar, 8301 W. 95th Street
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Phone: 708-599-3400
Website: www.chateaudelmar.com
Schedule:
4:00 - 5:00 PM Executive Board Meeting - all welcome to attend
5:00 - 6:00 PM Social Hour with Cash bar and Appetizers:
6:00 - 8:30 PM Dinner & Presentation
For the past 60 years, advances in technologies have driven innovation within the food industry. The technologies include new ingredients, processing capabilities and a variety of packaging innovations. These technological advances have also created change in the landscape of consumer behavior. Ultimately, the results have reshaped how the development of new innovation must be approached and applied by companies servicing the food industry and consumers.
Griffith Laboratories serves as a good example of how a technology-driven company has re-directed its efforts to respond to changing market demands. This transformation is based upon a change from the use of a "technology-driven" innovation process to a more "consumer-driven" innovation process. This process leverages multifunctional expertise and creates a strong project team approach. The application of this new process approach allows for more effective and efficient identification and development of successful customer solutions. Several examples of key marketplace changes and illustrations of how Griffith's innovation process has been applied will be shared.
Read More About Chris Carr 's Presentation Here
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Message from the Chair
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 | | Chair Vijay Arora, Mondelez International. |
Dear CSIFT Members,
The dinner meeting at the Kendal College in Chicago on Feb 11th provided a perfect ambiance for our members to mingle and network during the social hour, and then to settle down at dinner tables to enjoy the culinary specialties of Kendall chefs.
It was followed by an exciting and informative presentation on Food Safety Modernization Act by Mr. Matthew Botos, CEO, ConnectFood.
Our Section is always at the forefront that raise money to provide scholarships for food science students. I am very proud to report that the Executive Committee has unanimously approved the funding for sponsoring the following events of national prominence:
1. A $5,000 sponsorship for 2013 IFTSA/Feeding Tomorrow Fun Run & Walk It's a major fund raising event at the annual IFT Meeting and Food Expo. Last year, the Fun Run event raised over $75,000. This year, the Fun Run will take place on July 15 in Chicago.
2. A $1,000 sponsorship for the Midwest Area College Bowl. The event is organized and hosted by the University of Illinois for the Midwest Area IFTSA. The winning team from the Midwest area will compete in the IFTSA College Bowl the Annual Meeting in Chicago this summer.
Recently our Business Office sent out an email requesting you to complete a brief survey to assist our Long Range Planning Committee in developing a strategic plan for the Section. Your prompt attention to this request is greatly appreciated.
Read Vijay's Complete Message Here
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February Dinner Meeting Recap
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Safety, Security, Sustainability, Connectivity:
Matt Botos CEO, ConnectFood
 It was a pleasure to see everyone at the Chicago Section IFT February meeting. It was a packed house of over 100 people.
It was a pleasure to have Matt Botos the CEO of ConnectFood as our guest speaker for the dinner meeting held at Kendall College in Chicago, IL.
Matt educated us on the updated Food Safety Modernization Act. He pointed out that the FSMA enables FDA to better protect public health by strengthening the food safety system and how it enables FDA to focus more on preventing food safety problems rather than relying primarily on reacting to problems after they occur.
He highlighted how FSMA builds a formal system of collaboration with other government agencies, both domestic and foreign. In doing so, the statute explicitly recognizes that all food safety agencies need to work together in an integrated way to achieve our public health goals. With that said we have a long way to go in this process but we are on the right track.
Through safety, security, and sustainability as an overall concept we know how to make our food supply from farm to fork efficient and economical with a focus on the environment for the farmer, manufacturer and the consumer.
Matt also introduced us and gave background info on his company ConnectFood (www.connectfood.com) and how they can be a resource for our industry. He pointed out how ConnectFood can be The "Farm-to-Fork" knowledge exchange platform for food industry professionals to connect a vast wealth of knowledge, expertise and experience.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the March dinner meeting which is Student Night. Be sure to come out and support the future of the CSIFT!!
Read John Chamber's Complete Meeting Recap Here
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Tanner Lecture Winner Announcement !
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SAVE The Date: May 13, 2013
 | Dr. Connie Weaver
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When: May 13, 2013
Where: Northbrook Hilton
Schedule:
4:00 - 5:00 PM Executive Board Meetin all welcome!
5:00 - 6:00 PM Social Hour with cash bar and Appetizers.
6:00 - 8:30 PM Dinner & Presentation.
The Tanner Lecture Committee is proud to announce that this year's 51st Fred W. Tanner Lecture Award Winner is Dr. Connie Weaver, distinguished professor and head of the Department of Nutrition Science at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
 Dr. Weaver will present a prestigious Tanner lecture: Translating Nutrition Science to Dietary Guidelines.
Save the date to attend this prestigious lecture and award banquet! More details to come!
Zuoxing Zheng, Chair
Tanner Lecture Committee Fred W.Tanner
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Nominations for Ellery H. Harvey Service Award!
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Nominations for Ellery H. Harvey
Service Award
Once every year we are seeking nominations to recognize an outstanding CSIFT Member who has distinguished himself or herself in the service of the Chicago Section IFT.
This award is named in commemoration of Ellery H. Harvey who was the first Chair of the Chicago Section of IFT in 1941. He later served IFT as President in 1946-1947. He was appointed professor of food technology at IIT (Illinois Institute of Technology) in 1950. He was a co-author of the 3-volume Elements of Food Engineering textbooks.
Please use the link to access the form to nominate a qualified candidate! Forms must be received by March 31, 2013 to be considered.
Uwe Nienaber, Chair of Nominating and Awards Committees
Click Here for the CSIFT Knowledge Center and Go to the Ellery H. Harvey Service Award Nomination Form
*** Did You Know? All Members Can Download All Articles from the CSIFT Knowledge Center Located on the CSIFT Website!
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Chicago Section IFT Announces Slate of Candidates for 2013 Leadership Election
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Dear CSIFT Members,
We are pleased to announce the upcoming 2013 CSIFT Leadership Election to be held from February 13 until March 14, 2013.
The Nominating Committee would like to present to you the slate of candidates for the positions of Chair-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and members of the Executive Committee. All candidates have accepted their nominations and provided biographical information on their current occupation, education, current and past CSIFT/IFT activities, and purpose for running for the open positions.
Candidate for Chair-Elect Budin, Ph.D. Occupation: Corporate Director of Chemistry, Silliker
Purpose for Running: It is an honor to be nominated for the position of Chair-Elect of the Chicago Section IFT. I have been a member of IFT for 24 years when my involvement began as an undergraduate student majoring in Food Science.
My volunteer activities to IFT have been primarily through the Student Association and the Chicago Section. These volunteer experiences include many different roles which would help me to further build upon the legacy of the Chicago Section. My primary goals as Chair-Elect would be to continue build upon the strong educational opportunities provided at the Dinner meetings, continue to enhance the overall sustainability of the Section and to support the food science academic institutions within the Section.
Candidate for Secretary Sanford Wogel, PhD, Independent Consultant at University of Chicago
Purpose for Running:
CSIFT has been the cornerstone of my career in the food industry. I want to give back to the organization and contribute to CSIFT's growth and mission in a meaningful way.
 Candidate for Treasurer (appointed position)
Jamie Colby, Kraft Foods Group
Purpose for Running: I would like to increase my participation with the Chicago Section and believe I can provide strong leadership through this
role.
Candidates for Executive Committee
Glenn Bluemer, Ingredients Inc.
Purpose for Running: My purpose for running for the Executive Committee is to gain membership on this council and assist in the growth and development of the CSIFT and its members. I believe I bring a unique skill set and point of view coming from a Sales background instead of R&D or Technical and would add value to the CSIFT just as I add value to my own company. The Chicago section is the largest and most prestigious section of the IFT, and I view this as an excellent opportunity to work with one of the best and most involved organizations in the Food Industry.
 Lisa Kringas, Marubeni
Purpose for Running: I was an IFT member about 20 years ago when I worked in QA at Nestlé but left to raise my family - I returned to the food industry and sold vegetable oils and preservatives to the baking industry. For the last 6 years I sold industrial chemicals, and recently returned to the food industry at Marubeni. I want to get the most out of my membership by participating in the meetings with the top leaders in our industry. I want to work alongside other food professionals and bring education and exciting innovations to the membership. I want to align myself with this organization because I see value in the meetings and I feel I have a lot to offer to the association.
 Linda Perucca, Mondelēz International
Purpose for Running: I have been a member of IFT for 24 years. After moving to the Chicago Area in 1990 I joined the Section and started becoming active on committees. Through that involvement, I have taken on a variety of roles on numerous committees. I was honored to serve as the Chair of the Section in 2002. That experience boarded my knowledge of how the section works. I believe that my experiences with both the Chicago Section and National IFT have prepared me to be a member of the Executive Committee and help elevate the Chicago Section to new levels. Serving on the Board of Directors of IFT I can keep the section informed of activities/events. I have enjoyed my involvement in the Chicago Section IFT and would be honored to continue to serve you on the Executive Committee.
 Anand Rao, PhD, Fonterra
Purpose for Running:
- To actively support the Chicago Section of the IFT
- To provide input into sustained growth of the Section
 Keith Schafer, Barilla
Purpose for Running: I love the IFT and want to continue to add value to the organization and its goals.
 Michael Wanous, PhD, Tate & Lyle
Purpose for Running: I have benefited and enjoyed the professional and personal relationships developed during my years of affiliation with the Section. Serving on the Executive Committee will allow me to professionally and personally contribute back to its continuing excellence.
The ballot goes out weekly via email on Wednesdays through March 14. If you have not received your ballot contact the Business Office immediately! 630.916.4960 or BusinessOffice@ChicagoIFT.org.
We encourage you to participate and cast your vote. For any questions please contact me at uwe.nienaber@kraftfoods.com.
Sincerely,
Uwe Nienaber
Immediate Past-Chair and Nominating Committee Chair 2012-2013
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University of Illinois 2013 Area College Bowl!
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Join the University of Illinois as they host the 2013
Midwest Area College Bowl
When: Competition on Saturday, April 20 at 1:30 p.m.
Where: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Participating schools include The Ohio State University, Purdue University, University of Illinois, University of Kentucky, and University of Tennessee.
Additional activities will be held throughout Friday evening and Saturday morning.
Contact: For more information or to learn how your company can have a presence at this event, contact Sarah Scholl, IFTSA Midwest Area Representative at scholl5@illinois.edu.
Thank you to the Chicago Section IFT for their support of this student association event!
Marla J. Todd, Ed.M.
Associate Director of Advancement
University of Illinois
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
905 S. Goodwin Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
Food Science and Human Nutrition
217-244-2875
martodd@illinois.edu
www.fshn.illinois.edu
Download The University of Illinois Host of the Midwest College Bowl and Get the Latest Details!!
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Student Night March 11, 2013
We are now planning our activities for an even better Student Night. March 11th will be here before you know it!
The Hospitality Committee of CSIFT is responsible for the success of its annual Student Night event. In order to make it successful we need your help! Contact Keith Shafer to volunteer ( keithmmman1@hotmail.com). Volunteers are needed for the following activities:
1. Resume building (3-4 PM). You get to meet one on one with students(maybe more than one at a time) and review their resumes and give them help based on what your experiences are. We do have have recruiters
involved, but we also need some lay people to help.
2. Speed networking (4-5 PM). You work firsthand with students to answer questions they may have about industry, moving into industry, the first job, etc.
3. Goodie bags. We like to give the students something from the night's activities. Company give-aways or related materials would be great. These items can either be brought early on the evening of the event or sent to
4. Sponsor a Student Dinner (or two or three!): Student meals are free to the attending students and the cost to feed 60 students is approximately $2,400.00 so your support is needed! All student dinner sponsors will be recognized at the dinner. Student Dinner Sponsorship
Student Schedule of Events
11:00-2:00 PM: Students (IIT, Uof I, Dominican) tour & events at Griffith Labs including lunch
2:00-2:30 PM: Travel to Chateau del Mar
2:30-3:00 PM: Panel Review arranged with members of the Industry to answer critical questions related to new jobs
3:00-4:00 PM: Resume Building
4:00-5:00 PM: Speed Networking
The Hospitality Committee thanks you for your support! Keith Schafer, Travis Miller, Lisa Kringas, Ann Johnson, Kristen Thomas, Porter Myrick, and Olivia Klose
Click Here for All Student Night Details and Contacts!
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CSIFT New Proffesionals Update!
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 Please join us the next New Professionals event!
\When: February 28th from 6:00pm
Where: Whirlyball in Lombard
 We would like to thank Prinova for their generous sponsorship of our event!
This is our most popular social event, so please sign up early via www.chicagoift.org and encourage your coworkers to do so as well. Thank you and we will see you out there!
Look for updates coming soon to the Facebook group, CSIFT website page, and email list. If you are not receiving monthly emails with upcoming event information, please email Mike Carson at mdcarson2@gmail.com and request to be added.
Remember you can now use Social Media to stay connected to all New Professional and CSIFT Events!
Please make note of the following event dates in your schedules and register for these events ahead of time at the Chicago IFT Website.
1. February 28th
2. March 21st
3. Aril 17th
4. May 3rd
5. June 5th
New Professionals Committee
Chair Michael D Carson
Phone: 847-909-8100
mdcarson2@gmail.com
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Do You Know Your Emeritus Member?
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Click on the Photo to Find out
Who this Emeritus Member Is?
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Did you miss the INNOVATION NOW!
Forum at Suppliers' Night in November?
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If you missed the Innovation NOW! Forum at Suppliers' Night in November you can download the following presentations to see what you missed!
The Food Compliance Cloud™
Susan Cheney, Michael Frankel
Selerant Corporation
Innovation in Food Safety and Compliance
The Secret Drivers of Food Innovation
Prepared by Stephen S. Nicholson
Chief Economist, International Food Products
Innovations in Chocolate Healthier Chocolates
Key driving forces of Barry Callebaut's Innovative
products, tomorrow and for the future.
Laura Bergan, Mark Adriaenssens
Click Here for the Complete Presentation
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Advance Your Career!
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The CSIFT 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.
Any active member of the CSIFT may post their own job listing to the CSIFT LinkedIn, as well as in our newsletter.
View All Available Jobs Here
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Congradulations to February's Dinner Meeting Raffle Winners!
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Congratulations to the February Dinner Meeting Raffle Winners!
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You Won Joseph Hamel!
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Congratulations goes to CSIFT Member
Joseph Hamel with H&S Ingredients winning this month's Newsletter Raffle! Michael will receive (1) complimentary registration for the March 11th meeting.
Register above as usual, then select "Bill Me" in the payment options. Write "NEWSLETTER RAFFLE WINNER" in the notes.
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Welcome New CSIFT Members!
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CSIFT February 2013 New Members
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Nana
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Antwi
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Imbibe
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Nadine
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Aubourg
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Nill
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Burgeson
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J.M. Swank Company
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Aida
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Colon
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Wrigley Manufacturing
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Darrell
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Goldberg
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Piedmont Plastics Inc
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Kevin
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Hansen
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Tate & Lyle
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Jami
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Imig
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Vestis Group
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Jeanna
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Johnson
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Global Essence Inc
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Carolyn
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Micheli
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BI Nutraceuticals
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Trina
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Murray
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FONA International
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Mike
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Nelson
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Mia
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Piorkowski
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FONA International
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Jonathan
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Remis
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David
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Stillman
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Down Load New CSIFT Members Here
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New Membership Dues Announcement
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Effective immediately the CSIFT Membership dues are now $25.00 per year.
"We haven't had an increase in the membership dues for the past decade. The new fee structure would allow us to continue to bring high caliber speakers to our dinner meetings, and to initiate new learning programs (e.g., Early Morning Technical Series) in the future."
Dr. Vijay Arora 2012-2013 CSIFT Chair
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CSIFT Social Media is for Everyone!
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If you haavrn't noticed CSIFT is all over socil media and you are missing out! Visit our Facebook page, Twitter page and LinkedIn group to get the latest food industry news, meeting dates and networking agents!
We can't do it without you though! We want to hear from you! Are you an expert in your field who would like to start a discussion? Got a job posting? Post it on Facebook or Tweet it!
CSIFT social media is for everyone!
Post your
thoughts and and let's hear what everyone has to say!
Don't forget! With promotions, job changes, email address changes, and new skills and experiences please make sure your LinkedIn Profile is updated.
Click on the Icons to Take You to the CSIFT Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn sites!
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Next Food Bytes Newsletter Deadline!
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 Thursday, March 14, 2013.
If you would like to submit an article for Food Bytes.
Please reach out and let us know if you CAN NOT make the deadline, It is helpful to know before the deadline.
Articles and Information to include:
* Committee Updates
* Events
* Relevant Information
* Food Related Articles
* University Updates
* Announcements
Article Submissions must be ready for print.
(subject to editorial review)
Photos: JPEG file with a Description
*Send All Files to: denisemichalik@comcast.net
*Subject Line: November Newsletter Submission
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EXCOM (Board Directors) 2012-2013 Officers
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EXCOM (Board Directors) 2012-2013 Officers
Chair Vijay Arora | Mondelez International
Chair-Elect John Chambers | DMH Ingredients
Past Chair Uwe Nienaber | Kraft Foods
Secretary Sanford Wolgel | Consultant
Treasurer John Smith | Cantaleir International
Executive Committee - Term
Bill Becht Dempsey Corp. | 8/31/2014
John Budin Silliker Group | 8/31/2013
Mike Carson Van Hees Ingredients | 8/31/2015
Laura Colby Kraft Foods | 8/31/2014
Laura Gray Winona Foods | 8/31/2015
Matt Hutchinson Morton Salt | 8/31/2013
Ann Johnson Great Kitchens | 8/31/2014
Jan Miller IDF | 8/31/2013
Linda Perucca Mondelez International | 8/31/2013
Sue Monckton Consultant | 8/31/2014
Manoj Shah Consultant | 8/31/2015
Timothy Stubbs Sara Lee | 8/31/2015 |
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