Oregon Section
Institute of Food Technologists
Newsletter
| February 2009 |
Volume 59 Issue 6 |
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Oregon Section Institute of Food Technologists Newsletter |
| inside this issue: | Message from the Chair . . . Carri Matthieu | |
| Meeting Details | ||
| Meeting Registration Form | ||
| OSIFT Executive Committee | ||
| Dinner Meeting Schedule for 2008-2009 | ||
| OSIFT Employment Bureau Info |
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Message from the Chair Carri Matthieu |
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Hello Everyone!
I can’t believe how fast the time has flown by. It seems like just yesterday the majority of us were snowed in as the Northwest experienced one of its craziest winters yet! I hope you all stayed safe and warm.
We had a superb December meeting at Langdon Farms. Our speaker, Dr. Suresh Pillai, gave another exceptional and thought provoking presentation. Our section also contributed $3387 in cash donations and 185 lb. in food to the Oregon Food Bank. Thank you to all who made a contribution. Many Oregon families thank you for your wonderful generosity!
We have two opportunities this month to meet with new and old friends alike. The first is on February 3rd at Alessandro’s where we can feast on Italian cuisine and hear a presentation by one of our own distinguished OSIFT members, Dr. Yanyun Zhao from Oregon State University. Go Beavs!! The second opportunity is on the 23rd at the annual Food Ingredient Expo (FIX). Here you will be able to meet with suppliers from around the area who can help you meet the needs of your company. I will talk more about this important event in the next newsletter, but be sure and mark it down on your calendar now!
This month’s committee spotlight is on the Nominating Committee, chaired by Past Chair, Jeff Clawson. The Nominating Committee is responsible for finding members who are interested in becoming more involved in OSIFT. Please contact Jeff if you are interested in serving on the Executive Committee for the upcoming 2009-2010 year. Elections will be held in April. And trust me… it is an honor to serve on the Executive Committee with so many incredible people!
I hope to see all of you on the 3rd and the 23rd!
Carri Matthieu OSIFT Chair |
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February Meeting Details |
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009 | |
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Location: |
Allesandro’s Ristorante and Galleria 120 Commercial St. NE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 370-9951 |
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Times: |
4:30 PM Executive Committee 5:30 PM Social Hour/Registration 6:30 PM Dinner 7:30 PM Speaker Presentation |
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| Registration Fee: |
Member Advance Registration: $25.00 Non-Member Advance Registration: $30.00 At the Door: $30.00 Students: $13.00 |
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| Registration Deadline: |
Thursday, January 29, 2009 click here for a registration form |
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| Buffet Dinner Menu: |
Baked Salmon Lasagna Tortellini alla panna Focaccia Bread Basil & Olive Dip Vegetable Coffee or Iced Tea |
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| Directions: | ||
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Investigation of
Post-harvest Handling and Processing Procedures on the Quality and
Storability of Berry Fruits |
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Dr. Yanyun Zhao received her Ph.D. in Food Engineering and is now a Professor in the Department of Food Science & Technology, Oregon State University. Her combined Extension and research effort is in the area of value-added food products development with an emphasis on the novel food processing and packaging technologies. One of her major research areas is in the development, characterization, and utilization of edible/biodegradable films and coatings for enhancing food quality and safety and increasing value of agricultural by-products. Dr. Zhao offers a series of workshops and short course in fruit and vegetable processes to Oregon and Northwest food industry. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed research articles and 11 book chapters, edited one book, holds five patents, and received over 10 USDA competitive grants with total about $2 million. Dr. Zhao is an active member of the national IFT and serves on various IFT committees. |
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OSIFT 2008-2009 Executive Committee |
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| Chair: |  |
Carri Matthieu |
| Chair Elect: |
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Bill Grano Beaverton Foods (503) 646-8138 bgrano@beavertonfoods.com |
| Past Chair: |
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Jeff Clawson Oregon State University (541) 737-5680 jeff.clawson@oregonstate.edu |
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Alissa Silver Arico Natural Foods Co. (503) 259.0871 x26 alissa@aricofoods.com |
| Treasurer: |
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Nathan
Guzman |
| Member at Large: |
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Norm Jager Oregon Freeze Dry (541) 926-6001 norm.jager@ofd.com |
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Lindsey Moreland Oregon Spice Company (503) 238-0664 lindsey@oregonspice.com |
| Member at Large: |
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Kim Hutchinson Biologic Resources, LLC (503) 670-1312 kim@biologic-resources.com |
| Member at Large: |
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Sarah
Schwab sschwab@oda.state.or.us |
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OSIFT Monthly Meeting Schedule 2008-2009 |
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| October 14, 2008 | Wiegand Hall, OSU Campus | |
| November 11, 2008 | Widmer Brewing Gasthaus Pub, Portland | |
| December 9, 2008 | Langdon Farms Golf Club, Aurora | |
| January 20, 2009 |
Regional Meeting at NWFPA Food Manufacturing and Packaging Expo Oregon Convention Center, Portland |
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| February 3, 2009 | Alessandro’s Ristorante, Salem | |
| February 23, 2009 | Food Ingredient Xpo, Lloyd Center Doubletree, Portland | |
| April 7, 2009 | Oregon Dairy Industries Meeting, Salem Convention Center | |
| May 12, 2009 | Eola Hills Cellars, Rickreall | |
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Oregon State University |
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| January 26-29, 2009 | Better Process Control School |
Salbasgeon Suites, Corvallis |
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OSIFT Employment Bureau Info Jo Wayne |
| OSIFT offers a free employment service to our members and the food industry. Open positions are communicated both by listserve announcement and in the newsletter. If you would like to post an opening, please contact Jo Wayne at joellenw@ofpc.com or 503-581-6211 ext 341. More information about this service is available on our website. Just in case you were not counting, in the 2007-2008 season, we posted over 60 openings! |
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IFT accepts and adopts the concept of diversity which views society as a mixture of all backgrounds, each with a unique contribution. IFT seeks to retain and celebrate individual differences and therefore will not discriminate, based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status. |
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The Oregon Section Institute of Food Technologists Newsletter is published eight times each year (September through May) as a service to its members. Joanne M. Barnard,
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