SFPFS: Who We Are




	Mission Who We Are What we offer About Events About Committees About SIGS Member Profiles Community Services Join Now	SFPFS Events and Member Benefits The SFPFS offers a variety of services. Attending Food Society functions is the easiest way to meet fellow SFPFS members. Members receive notification of upcoming events with detailed information by email. By joining a committee, you have an even greater opportunity to network with colleagues and to become familiar with and help influence the activities and direction of the Society. SPECIAL EVENTS such as the Summer BBQ and Annual General Meeting are organized to achieve social and professional goals. EVENTS are focused, educational or social functions, usually in a smaller venue. MEMBERS ONLY PROGRAM is smaller and more intimate activities exclusively for members. Included are Food Tours, Roundtables and Special Interest Groups (SIGs). SIGs are small groups of members with like interests who gather together in an intimate setting to discuss their chosen topic. At present there are five active SIGs: The Tasting SIG, Food Books SIG, Wine SIG, Kitchen Remodel and Cooking Teacher SIG. If you would like to organize your own SIG, contact the Members Only Program Chair (see page 8). IF YOU MUST CANCEL A RESERVATION for an event, please notify the office by the phone at (650)344-3663. The office will attempt to find a replacement SFPFS member. The SFPFS does not guarantee refunds on cancellations. Annual General Meeting/New Member Reception At the Annual General Meeting/New Member Reception we welcome our new members and hold our annual business meeting. We begin with the annual general meeting (AGM), where board members present a review of important activities and decisions of the previous year and election results for the new board are announced. This is followed by a reception where guests may socialize, network, and learn more about the Food Society. Both members and guests are invited. SFPFS Summer BBQ. Sometimes a picnic, other times an excursion to a farm or winery, and occasionally an actual barbecue, the Summer BBQ is SFPFS's flagship annual event where members join together for a relaxed afternoon of fun, food, drink, and entertainment. The SFPFS Community Giving Committee often holds a raffle, auction, or cookbook sale to benefit food and hunger organizations and culinary scholarships. Both members and guests are invited. Stirring the Pot is our speaker series, with a moderator hosting a conversation among industry leaders on a topic related to the food and beverage industries. The evening offers an opportunity to learn from and interact with professionals whose contributions affect us and our work. Following the presentation, guests enjoy a reception featuring foods associated with the presenters and/or prepared by the chef at the venue where the event is held. Both members and guests are invited. Traveling Table brings together members and guests to dine in Bay Area restaurants. From undiscovered neighborhood gems to world-class dining rooms, the Traveling Table explores a wide range of cuisines and trends. Sometimes the chef will make a presentation about her or his cuisine, and often there is an opportunity to meet and chat with the chef. Both members and guests are invited. Special Interest Groups (SIGs) offer members the opportunity to explore areas of shared professional interest. They are a great way to meet members in an informal setting, keep abreast of industry trends, and find support and guidance from peers facing similar challenges in their work. Any member or group of members may establish a SIG on an industry-focused topic of their choice. Current and past SIGs include Food Industry Consultants, Cooking School Operators, Food Writers, Recipe Developers, Wine Appreciation, and Tasting. SIGs meet in member homes on a schedule established by the group, typically every two to three months. Group size and format is determined by the host and group. SIGs are open to SFPFS members only. Roundtables offer an opportunity to gather at a member's home or other venue for a presentation and discussion focused on a specific topic of culinary or career interest. Roundtables are generally small and informal, with approximately 10 to 15 in attendance. The presenter may be an SFPFS member or an invited guest. Often, members enjoy a potluck meal or refreshments following the presentation. Roundtables are open to SFPFS members only. Food Tours offer members a chance to learn about a site, facility, company, food product, or neighborhood. They are typically led by an SFPFS member familiar with the topic, often the owner of the venue being toured. They typically last two to three hours and include a tasting or lunch of food items related to the tour. Food tours are open to SFPFS members only.	SIGN UP FOR AN SFPFS FUNCTION by e-mail, fax or regular mail. Event notification is usually sent via e-mail or regular mail and includes a form for reserving space. The SFPFS office will not accept reservations over the phone. Due to some events’ limited seating, all reservations are made on a first come first served basis. Include the appropriate check or credit card payment with your response; please do not mail cash. If the function has sold out, you will be contacted by the SFPFS administrative office, and your payment will be returned.


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