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Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
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Welcome Joey!
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CSIFT Welcomes Joseph Henry Daroszewski (Joey) born on Sept 2, 2014 to CSIFT Executive Committee member Linda Perucca and her husband Henry. He was 6 pounds 12 ounces and 20.5 inches long. 
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Upcoming Events
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Monthly Dinner & Discussions
October 20Dr. Devin Peterson, U of M Doubletree Hilton, Oakbrook December 8Holiday Party - "Can You Ever Have Too Much Chocolate?"Andrew Hoffmaster Barry Callebaut Westin, Wheeling January 12Anthony Anscrombe, Sedgwick Law Firm Everest, Chicago February 9Brett Porter, Master Brewer, Goose Island Brewery Maggiano's Skokie March 9Student Night - Sweetener 360 Carlisle, Downers Grove April 20Joint Meeting with AACT Waterford Banquets, Elmhurst May 1853rd Annual Tanner Lecture Cafe La Cave, Des Plaines, IL
September 17Networking & Brew Tour @ Two Brothers Brewery November 19Paint Nite @ Fox & Hound Schaumburg Professional Development EventsOctober 30
Trans Fat/PHO Replacement
IFT Ideation Center, Chicago
December 11
Career Guidance Event
Suppliers' Night
November 12
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
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Pictures from September 8 Dinner Meeting
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 Winners of our first BINGO MINGLE
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CSIFT Leadership Team
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Officers:
John Budin, Chair Glenn Bluemer, Chair Elect Olivia Fisher, Secretary James Colby, Treasurer John Chambers, Past Chair
Executive Committee:
Bill Becht
Mike Carson
Laura Colby
Joy Dell'Aringa
Laura Gray
Matt Hutchinson
Jan Miller
Linda Perucca
Keith Shafer
Manoj Shah
Timothy Stubbs
Mike Wanous
We are always looking for volunteers to help with the work of the Section - get involved today! Contact [email protected]
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Issue: #2
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September 16, 2014
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Message from Our Chair: John Budin
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Dear CSIFT Members and Friends,
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John Budin
CSIFT 2014-15 Chair
Merieux NutriSciences
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I hope that everyone at our first dinner meeting on September 8 enjoyed the talk by Steve Watts, Partner Prinova Group, on The World of Vitamins. We had 83 people register of which includes nine first-time attendees to our dinner meeting and thirteen non-members. Thank you to all that helped with this event!
One of the major themes of the Chicago Section IFT is to ensure our first time dinner meeting attendees and non-members have an enjoyable experience and become further connected with the food industry. We do this by identifying first time attendees at the dinner meetings, where Executive Committee Members will introduce themselves and assist with meeting others at the dinner meeting. A few days after the dinner meeting, our Membership Committee will call each first time attendee to answer questions and invite them to other CSIFT activities.
The value of CSIFT events should be both in the core function of the event and also the social interaction with our industrial colleagues. If the Chicago Section IFT is successful at both tasks, our belief is individuals will return to future events, become passionate about IFT, become involved in IFT and the future of the food industry.
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October 20 Dinner & Discussion: Understanding Alcohol Flavor - Opportunities to Modify Smoothness
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Devin Peterson, Ph.D.
U of Minnesota
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Join members and friends of Chicago Section IFT as we welcome Devin Peterson, Ph.D., from the University of Minnesota as he speaks to us on " Understanding Alcohol Flavor: Opportunities to Modify Smoothness."
Abstract:
The smoothness of alcoholic beverages is a general descriptor often associated with product maturity and considered a desirable trait. From a sensory perspective smoothness is related to lower perceived trigeminal burn sensations, sourness, and astringency. Most studies on smoothness thus far have focused on changes in aroma markers as influenced by processing steps, such as fermentation, distillation, clarification, filtration (depending on the final product) as well as during maturation-storage.
This presentation will focus on the chemical drivers that influence the trigeminal burn (smoothness) of alcoholic products and how these attributes are influenced by the product chemistry and processing steps. Understanding the molecular basis for modulating trigeminal burn provides the basis to develop ingredient and/or processing technologies to improve palatability of a wide range of alcoholic products such as fermented and distilled spirits, pharmaceutical and personal hygiene products.
Bio: Devin Peterson, Ph.D. ([email protected]) is a Professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota. He earned a doctoral degree in Flavor Chemistry (2001) at the U. of Minnesota. Download full bio.
This program qualifies for IFT Certified Food Scientist (CFS) re-certification contact hours (CH). CFS Certificants may claim a maximum of 1.5 CH for their participation in this program.
View Registration Page
Schedule
4-5 PM Executive Committee Meeting - everyone welcome to attend
5-6 PM Social Hour - cash bar and appetizers
6-8:30 PM Dinner and Discussion
Venue
DoubleTree Hilton Oakbrook
Oakbrook, IL 60018 60523 Directions>
Dinner Menu
Choice of one (1) of the following main dinner selections: - Chicken Parmesan: Hand Breaded Chicken Breast Topped with Hearty Marinara Sauce
- Local Striped Bass: Striped Bass with Tomato Provencal
- Vegetarian: Penne Pasta, Roasted Vegetables, Parmesan, Tomato Cream Sauce
All entrees served with a salad, a starch, a vegetable and a DoubleTree cookie for dessert.
Register$50.00 Members $60.00 Non-members (After Thursday, October 16 at 5:00 PM all prices are $60.00)
Student Members, Emeritus Members, & Unemployed Members (use voucher #UNEMP-1010050
Register Here
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Get Involved - Join the CSIFT Leadership Team!
| |  Chicago Section IFT is led by a dynamic group of volunteers - each of whom contributes to the success of our Section. Getting involved is a great way to share your knowledge, sharpen your leadership skills, and expand your professional network.
There are many opportunities to volunteer your time and share your knowledge with other members and friends of the Section.
Immediate Openings:Committee: Suppliers' Night Role: Sponsor Solicitation Details: Contact Supplier's Night Exhibitors to get advertisements Time Commitment: Immediate, through October 1 Committee: House / Programs (Dinner Meetings) Role: AV Set Up at Dinner Meetings Details: Volunteer needed to set up AV equipment at each dinner meeting Time Commitment: 30 minutes prior to each dinner meeting - 4:30-5:30 Committee:Suppliers' Night Role: Registration & CSIFT Table Volunteer Details: Volunteer needed to hand out name badges and to encourage involvement in CSIFT Time Commitment: One hour or more on Suppliers' Night November 12 between 8:00 AM-5:00 PM If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above or for any of our openings, contact the Business Office at 630-916-4960 or [email protected] Click Here for list of immediate openings / needs and also check out our new Leadership Page on the website for a complete listing of our committees. |
CSIFT Website Challenge!
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The Chicago Section IFT has a new website! There are many new pages with a lot of dynamic content. We have also created a Mobile Site so you can view several pages on your phone.  Do you know your way around the new website? Find out by taking the Website Challenge! See if you can answer 20 questions by taking a tour of the new website. Be one of the first 10 winners to answer all 20 questions correctly and win a choice of one of the following: - A FREE dinner at a dinner meeting of your choice ($50/60 value)
- A FREE newsletter sponsorship for the newsletter of your choice ($100 value)
Take the CSIFT Website Challenge!
Check out several new pages: (www.chicagoift.org)
- About the Chicago food industry
- Awards & Scholarships
- Get Involved
- Professional Development
- Career Center - find and post a job
- Certified Food Scientist
If you have any questions contact the CSIFT Business office at 630-916-4960 or [email protected] |
October 30 Technical Session: Say NO to PHO?
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Our first event is a Technical Session scheduled for Thursday, Oct 30, 2014 from 7:30-10:00 AM.
Topic: Say NO to PHO? The pending FDA ruling, its impact on Partially Hydrogenated Oils, and alternatives. Download flyer
Speakers
Rick Cummisford, QA Director with Columbus Vegetable Oils
Gerald McNeil, VP Research & Development with Loders Croklaan
Location
IFT Ideation Center
525 W Van Buren Suite 1000
Chicago, IL
Event Description:
In light of recent FDA ruling on Trans Fats and the elimination of PHOs, oil experts will speak to the reach of the new ruling, its impact on Quality Assurance and Product Development. Alternatives to PHO, such as Palm Oil will also be discussed in-depth. Register Here  This program qualifies for IFT Certified Food Scientist (CFS) re-certification contact hours (CH). CFS Certificants may claim a maximum of 2 CH for their participation in this program.
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Save the Date! Innovation! December 11, 2014
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CSIFT is offering a Career Guidance and Continuing Education session scheduled for Wednesday Dec 11, 2014.
Topic: Innovation
Speaker: Saf Soltani, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Location:
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
1905 West Field Crescent
Lake Forest, IL
Event Description:
Today, more than ever, business professionals are being asked to find new ways to increase revenue, reduce costs and increase the bottom line. This session will help attendees learn new ways to manage the innovation process so that you and your team can address these challenges and make a significant impact on your organization.
Cost: $15.00 Members / $25.00 Non-Members
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Suppliers' Night - Wednesday, November 12
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Join Over 500 Exhibitors & 3000 Attendees
Join more than 3000 food technology professionals and celebrate Suppliers' Night in style! Participate in one of the Nation's Largest Regional Food Technology Exhibitions! Accomplish in in one afternoon what might otherwise take a year of appointments. Expo Hall open 12:00-5:30 PM.
 Keynote Speaker Announced! 11AM - noon
 Begin the day with Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan Contributing Editor Food Technology Magazine, who is speaking on "What's Next? New Food & Beverage Ops, Issues, & Cues for Growth."
Pre-register-Avoid long lines and pre-register using our easy online registration form. Your badge will be waiting for you at the door.
Register Here
Preview Exhibitors!
Social Hour
Finish out the day with a flourish by sharing drinks and a variety of tasty hors' devours with industry friends and associates, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Exhibit at CSIFT Suppliers' Night
Less than 40 Booths left! > click here
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Career Center: Now Members Can Post Jobs and Search for Jobs Online!
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Has your organization taken advantage of the CSIFT New Career Center? Members can search for jobs and can post jobs anytime they want!
Just login to the Members-Only section of the website and click on Career Center on the left.
Check out the latest job postings!
Non-members can view general content about job postings. Non-members can also post jobs on the CSIFT LinkedIn Jobs page.
Open a Jobs Discussion to post your job and avoid the new LinkedIn Fees.
Need Help? Contact Employment Chairperson Michael Mastrangelo for more information or contact the CSIFT Business Office at 630-916-4960.
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| The World of Vitamins
September Dinner Meeting in Review
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CSIFT members and friends enjoyed learning from Prinova's Steven Watts on the topic of The World of Vitamins.
Steven Watts is presented with his speaker plaque by Past Chair John Chambers.
Did you miss the meeting or were you there but would like to view the presentation? Click here>
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September Dinner Meeting Sponsor: Batchmaster Software
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View "Ensuring Quality and Compliance" - An On-Demand Webinar from BatchMaster Software
Concerned that your current software is not keeping up with your quality and compliance requirements? If so, please watch our on-demand webinar which presents how you can easily adjust recipes to meet label claims, use embedded QC tests and SOP instructions to ensure your corporate standards, customize COA documents and nutritional labels, generate lot traceability reports and recall letters in minutes, and more. Discover how these essential software modules can be easily added to your current business system. click here
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7th Annual Golf Outing a Great Success!
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Over 360 golfers met at Cog Hill on Tuesday, August 19 and enjoyed a great day of golf (and only 20 minutes of rain). We filled two courses and had tee times for both Dubs Dread and Course 2 - Ravines.
This year's golf outing raised almost $17,000 for scholarships!
Thanks to our photographers we have lots of great pictures of the outing. Check out the golf outing webpage to see if you are featured!
Reserve Tuesday, August 23 for next year's outing. Registration opens March 2015.
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Welcome New Members!
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The Chicago Section IFT Welcomes New Members from August 2014!
Paul Bellisario, Bellisario Holdings LLC Yanyun Chen, Glanbia Mihir Godbole, IIT Alexandra Renee Harvey, Kent Precision Foods Group Gregory J Haselwander Mikana Foods Inc Olivia L Hays, ADM Kelli Heinz Bell, Flavors & Fragrances Mary Teena Johnson Shari Bethany Joslin, Senomyx Neeraj Pravin Kamath, IIT Shivangi M Kelkar, Purdue Univ Bob Londo, Gamay Flavors Nick Martin Martsch, U of I Dawn Meier, FONA International Inc Emily Plutov, Griffith Laboratories Dr Janice M W Rueda, ADM Zifan Wan, Purdue Univ Melissa Wang, U of I Susan McKinney Wiegert, Prince Agri Products
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Members-Only Knowledge Center
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Did you know that as a member of CSIFT that you have access to all of the newsletters since 2007? In addition, you can search for particular topics or speakers using the Search Feature in the Members-Only Website.
Also, take advantage of the online membership directory to find a "lost" associate or to follow up on a sales lead. You can add to your profile any time you'd like.
Search for Suppliers exhibiting at Suppliers' Night by using the online Exhibitor Search. And, of course, the Career Center is also included in the Members-Only website.
Take advantage of these great benefits - login to members-only.
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