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Committees are a great way to meet and network
with fellow SFPFS members. The following is a brief description of board
positions and committees. Contact board or committee members
(information located in your member directory) or
admin@sfpfs.com if interested in
joining a committee.
Oversees the planning and execution of two or more large-scale functions
per year that are of professional, educational or social interest. Open
to members and guests.
New Members Reception/Annual General Meeting early in the year
Annual social event (such as a barbecue) in the summer
Overseas speaker series and group dinners producing two to five per year
of each. Open to members and guests.
Stirring the Pot – a speaker series which focuses on professional
development and encourages dialogue with renowned speakers in the food
industry
Traveling Table – dinners held at select restaurants around the Bay
Area, social and food focused, opportunity to meet members
Master Classes - advanced level, in-depth educational programs related
to member professions.
Maintains and expands the services we offer to our members which include
membership-only events such as:
Food Tours – field trips to artisan food companies, growers, producers
and markets
Roundtables – group discussions on food issues, techniques for career
advancement and skill development
SIGs – special interest groups to promote educational and professional
growth in specific fields of interests
Cooking Teachers SIG
Contact: Rene Matthew
rene.matthew@comcast.net
Food Writing Book Group SIG
Contact: Kara Nielsen
Karanielsen@sbcglobal.net
Product Tastings SIG
Contact: Jill Hough
jill@jillhough.com
Wine Tasting SIG
Contact: Sharon Goldman
sharon412@att.net
Oversees our partnership with and support for community-based
organizations assisting people in the Bay Area, and organizes a major
fundraiser at our annual summer social event.
Works throughout the year to attract new professional and corporate
members, as well as to retain members through membership growth
strategies and drives. Extends hospitality to members and guests at
every function and coordinates Regional Networking Meetings (RNM -
informal mixers to network with other members in your region).
Cultivates, communicates with and retains corporate sponsors that
support the development of SFPFS through financial and in-kind
contributions.
A standing committee. Coordinates the proofing, printing, design and web
presence of the annual directory. Updates the directory with online
supplements.
Informs about the accomplishments of the Society through the media and
the Internet, and helps keep the NING group active with new postings.
Also works to grow, position, brand and define the SFPFS in the eyes of
its membership, the media and the broader public.
Coordinates online updates of all SFPFS communications, recruits and
produces timely content and ensures functionality of the website.
A standing committee. Drafts and nominates a slate of officers for the
upcoming year.
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