Volume 59 Issue 2

Oregon Section

Institute of Food Technologists

Newsletter

http://www.ift.org/sections/oregon/index.htm

Message from the Chair
Carri Matthieu

What an incredible start to the 2008-2009 OSIFT season we had last month with Dr. Taylor and his very timely and interesting presentation. Thank you to all who attended!

This month’s meeting will be at Oregon State University to recognize outstanding undergraduate students in the Food Science and Technology program at OSU.

This year the section is proud to award scholarships totaling $6,000 to three very deserving students. Congratulations to all recipients! The students that graduate from the FST program at OSU make a huge contribution to the region’s food industry through their knowledge, innovation and dedication. This is why financial support in the form of scholarships from individuals, companies, and organizations is so essential.

As I mentioned in my last message to you, committees are extremely vital to the success of our section. This month’s committee spotlight is on the Hospitality Committee chaired by Kim Hutchinson. The members of the Hospitality Committee welcome each guest upon entrance to the monthly meetings. This is a great way to meet and network with industry professionals.

I would also like to take this opportunity to ask for volunteers to serve on the very important Auditing Committee. This is an excellent way to get involved and understand the financial workings of the organization. Please contact me if you are interested in serving on this or any other committee. Did I happen to mention that having fun is an important element in all of the committee meetings?

I look forward to seeing everyone on October 14^th at OSU!

Date:

Location:

Times:

4:30 PM Executive Committee

5:30 PM Social Hour/Registration

6:30 PM Dinner

Advance Registration: $25.00

At the Door: $28.00

Thursday, October 9, 2008 

Tossed Salad with Dressings

Bread Basket

Green Bean Almandine

Roasted Red Potatoes

Chicken Parmesan

Penne Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Pine Nuts

Lemon Bars and Brownies

Coffee

Click here for directions and a map to Wiegand Hall

Scholarship Awards Master of Ceremonies
Cary J. Green, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean and Head Advisor
College of Agricultural Sciences
Oregon State University
 

Cary J. Green is the Assistant Dean and Head Advisor in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University where he has responsibilities for curricula, study abroad, scholarships, student records, and enrollment management activities. He oversees the Academic Programs Office operations and staff and is co-advisor for the Ambassadors for Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources program. He is also a Professor of Soil Science in the Crop and Soil Science department.

Prior to coming to OSU, Green was a Professor of Soil Science and Director of the Agricultural Recruitment and Career Center at Texas Tech University. Green’s soil science research program included investigations of the effects on soils of nutrients and salts derived from effluent water and the environmental fate of chemical and biological agents. He taught graduate and undergraduate courses in introductory soil science, soil fertility, environmental soil science, and soil chemistry.

He serves as the National Advisor for Students in Agronomy, Soils, and Environmental Science and as Chair for the Resident Education division of the American Society of Agronomy. He is the past Chair of the Board for the Texas Certified Crop Advisor program.

Green received his baccalaureate degree (1987) in Crop and Soil Science from Purdue University. He received his master's degree (1989) in Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry and earned a Ph.D. in Soil Science (1993) from Iowa State University.

Cary Green and his wife, Nell, live in Albany.

OSIFT 2008-2009 Executive Committee

Carri Matthieu
  Everfresh Fruit Company
  (503) 668-8026
  carri@everfreshfruit.com

Nathan Guzman
  Oregon Spice Company
  (503) 238-0664
  nathan@oregonspice.com

Sarah Schwab
  ODA Food Safety Division

OSIFT Monthly Meeting Schedule

2008-2009

28th Annual NW Food Safety and Sanitation Workshop and Exhibit Show

October 28, 2008 and October 29, 2008

The Northwest Food Sanitation Workshop addresses basic sanitation as well as cutting edge issues related to food sanitation and food safety. Topics having broad interest are covered in the general sessions. More specific subjects are discussed in small breakout sessions.

●    People from the following organizations will benefit from this Workshop:

●    Food Processors

●    Service Providers to the Food Industries

●    Food Retailers

●    Suppliers of Sanitation Supplies

●    Regulators of the Food Industries

●    Consultants

Within the Food Processing and Distribution Industries, people from the following groups should attend:

●    Operations/Production

●    Quality Control/Quality Assurance

●    Technical Services

●    Sanitation

●    Safety Engineering

●    Employee Training

For additional details and registration information, click here and you will be directed to the NWFPA Food Safety and Sanitation web page.

Oregon State University
Workshops and Short Courses

News and Happenings from OSIFT Members

In early September, Ken Crabtree, Oregon Section IFT Professional Member and Quality Control Technical Advisor at Pacific Coast Fruit Company was awarded a 2008 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarships. As a recipient, Ken joined more than 300 representatives from the produce industry to march on Capitol Hill and participate in exciting discussions on major policy issues affecting the industry, and meet face to face with our Congressional representatives in Washington, DC. For additional information on the event click here.

OSIFT Employment Bureau Info

Jo Wayne

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.

Joanne M. Barnard, Publisher
(503) 551-1077
JoanneBarnard@wavecable.com