While the benefits of IFT membership are numerous, I have most profited from the meaningful connections I have made as a member, and now as president. And I am not alone in this view. In a recent member survey, IFT sections and divisions, along with student chapters, are considered the most important community benefit, demonstrating that members value personal contact with others. Facilitating these types of experiences through networking is a key promise within our strategic plan. No matter whe…