Call To Action

It is that time of the year where you are invited to recognize your fellow SFM members for their achievements in the industry. We are currently accepting nominations for the SFM Directors’ Awards and the Pacifico Award.

Directors’ Awards

You can nominate your fellow colleagues for the following Directors’ Awards:

• Community Service
  This award recognizes active participation in community and civic affairs by a member whose contributions characterize him or her as a true humanitarian.
• Spirit
  The Spirit Award is presented to an individual who consistently demonstrates qualities of loyalty, dedication and enthusiasm for the Society.
• Leadership
  The Director’s Award for Leadership recognizes an individual whose work on behalf of SFM and the onsite foodservice industry has resulted in the demonstration of outstanding leadership qualities.
• Richard Ysmael Distinguished Service
  This Award recognizes an individual who has been diligent in his or her service to Onsite foodservice and who has consistently shown dedication, support and leadership to the Society.
• Lifetime Achievement
  SFM’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a lifetime of contributions and service to the onsite foodservice industry.

Directors’ Award Nomination Form

Pacifico Above and Beyond Award

The Pacifico Award is given to a deserving Associate Member in recognition of extended, exemplary, and dedicated service to the Society, his or her community, and the on-site foodservice industry.

Pacifico Award Nomination Form

The deadline to nominate a fellow SFM member is Friday, August 14th. Fax completed nomination forms to Alison Bohn at (856) 439-0525.

SFM Foundation Announces 2009 Scholarship Recipients

The SFM Foundation is pleased to award $15,000 in academic scholarships to two high school seniors in 2009.

Jay M. Cousin, 17, of Chesapeake, Va., is the recipient of a $10,000 scholarship. A senior at Grassfield High School, Cousin was accepted into Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts and Business Management program.

Jesse R. Orrill, 17, of Flagstaff, Ariz., is the recipient of a $5,000 scholarship. A senior at Flagstaff High School, Orrill was accepted into Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts program.

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SFM National Conference
Sept 29th – Oct 2nd

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Letter from the SFM 2009 National Conference Chair…

Some say that San Francisco is a beautiful town with serious priorities. Its seriousness pervades the city’s food and beverage, fresh and local ingredients, culture and sustainability. San Francisco is the birthplace of some of America’s most innovative cuisine and a standard bearer in tradition. For these reasons, I can’t think of a better place to hold a serious conference! It is my pleasure to invite all foodservice industry professionals to our 30th Annual SFM National Conference in San Francisco, CA from September 29th through October 2nd, 2009 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel.

The theme “Building Bridges: Competitive Strategies for Today and Tomorrow” reflects the task our industry has before us. We have been dealing with one of the most turbulent times in our financial history, and I can’t recall a bigger need to gather new information which will help develop and redefine our business plans for now and the years ahead. This year’s conference planning committee was tasked to produce a conference that offers crucial information for your business in every single component, while taking advantage of the fun this incredible city has to offer.

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SFM Critical Issues Conference Recap
Tuesday, April 14, 2009

It was the day before Tax Day when approximately 160 foodservice professionals convened at New York University’s Kimmel Center in Manhattan for the 8th Annual Critical Issues Conference. Although the state of their own personal finances was top of mind, they were eager to look at the bigger picture, as well.

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