PLATINUM
Lamb-Weston
Starbucks Foodservice

GOLD
Hobart-Traulsen
Jump Asian Express Cuisine
PRO-TEK of NY, Inc.

SILVER
Glaceau VitaminWater

Sponsorship opportunities are still available so please show your support for this important initiative by becoming an SFM School to Career Committee Schmooze Cruise sponsor. For more information, contact Nick Hall at nhall@hqtrs.com or call SFM Headquarters at 502-583-3783.

JULY 11
LeadershipLink Webinar
SERVING YOUR OWN SUCCESS
Presented by: Andrea T. Goeglein, Ph.D. - ServingSuccess.com, Consultant to Executives

Everyone knows that successful leaders have learned to develop successful attitudes. These leaders have mastered the ability to know the difference between what they can control and what they have allowed to control them. Are you ready to make the same leap?

If you are, join Andrea as she shares the latest research and results found in the field of Positive Psychology. This is not a presentation on positive thinking. This is a presentation on what it takes to create positive action. You will learn how your attitude determines your success, and how your language controls everything else. Experience how to apply the themes from the best selling business books such as Blink , Good to Great , and Built to Last to your own success. If you are ready to take action, this is the program for you.

SFM UPCOMING EVENTS

JUNE 21
Local Networking Event
Chicago, IL (Sidley Austin)
The Society for Foodservice Management along with Sidley Austin LLP and Food For Thought Management are pleased to announce a new event planned for onsite foodservice professionals in the Chicago area. The new Center of Distinction located at One South Dearborn in downtown Chicago is the place for a special networking reception and facility tour, Wednesday, June 21, 2006 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

While you mingle with fellow foodservice professionals, enjoy an evening of action stations, specialty cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks and a dessert station paired with the spectacular views of the city skyline from the new Cafe 37 and Conference Dining facilities. Registration is $35 for the first company representative and $25 for each additional attendee from the same company. Non-member registration is $50. The evening's activities include an optional facility tour, hors d'oeuvres and hosted bar.

Special thanks to our sponsors:

SITE HOSTS
Sidley Austin, LLP
Food For Thought

GOLD
Basic American Foods

SILVER
Edward Don & Company
Hall's Rental
The Plitt Company
Romano Gatland

BRONZE
BBJ Linen
Boelter Equipment
Botanicals
Brass Smith, LLC
Chef's Garden

FRIEND
European Imports
Intelligentsia Coffee
As of 6/19/06

JUNE 22
ALL ABOARD FOR SCHMOOZING & CRUISING!

The SFM School to Career Committee's Schmooze Cruise on Circle Line will be held on  Thursday, June 22 in New York Harbor. Funds raised from this evening of high-powered networking, philanthropy, and fun will benefit the School to Career Committee's Scholarship Program.

This program helps bring the awareness of the onsite foodservice industry to high school seniors through scholarships and internship opportunities.

Onsite registrations are welcome. Please bring a completed Registration Form to the boarding area to secure your space on the boat. Boarding begins at 5:30 PM, ship sets sail at 6:00 PM SHARP and returns to the dock at 8:30 PM.

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Registration Form

SPONSORS OF THIS ISSUE: Full Support Great Taste Low-Skill Labor www.JumpAsian.com www.aramark.com

EVERYONE GOOGLE!
SFM California hosted an exciting educational and networking event at Google in Mountain View on May 18. Over 40 SFM members and future members were in attendance. The topics of the evening were natural foods and sustainability - interesting and eye opening at the same time. Greg Steltenpohl, the founder of Odwalla currently with Adina World Beat Beverages, spoke on "The Mainstream of Natural Foods" and Helene York of the Bon Appetit Management Company Foundation presented "Making Sustainable Seafood Part of Your Menu."

Special thanks to our gracious hosts Google and their staff who presented fabulous food and cocktails to round out the evening. SFM would also like to thank the planning committee including Lisa McQuen - Bon Appetit Management Company, Kathy Leisses - Sodexho, Gary Wingard - Sodexho Vending Services and Cindi Anden - Cisco for their time and efforts.

SFM RECOGNIZES INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AT NRA BREAKFAST
The annual SFM Networking Breakfast was held Monday, May 22, in Chicago during the recent NRA Show. The event drew more than 150 of the industry's finest and allowed ample time for networking over coffee as all attendees and special guests arrived. The SFM breakfast has become a very special annual event that celebrates both the Silver Plate winners and the winners of the Hennessy Awards, which are presented to the top foodservice facilities in the Air Force.

SFM President Russ Benson recognized two IFMA Silver Plate winners who are also very active members within SFM. Ted Mayer, FMP - Harvard University received the award in the College & University segment and Ron Ehrhardt, FMP - Prudential Financial received the award for Business & Industry.

SFM 2006 Hennessy Traveler Dick Hynes

For the past 25 years SFM has had the privilege of participating in the Hennessy Traveler Program. This program, sponsored by the NRA, judges Air Force foodservice facilities from around the world. Each year an SFM member travels to different Air Force bases with representatives from the NRA and Air Force to judge facilities on a 1,000-point scale. Categories reviewed include operations, dining, training, sanitation and management. Dick Hynes of Hobart-Traulsen served this year as SFM's representative for the Hennessy Awards. He traveled over 37,000 miles and to eight different bases. The winning bases are:

• Travis Air Force Base, California, single category winner
• Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, multiple category winner
• 911 th Airlift Wing, Pennsylvania, special winner for Air Force Reserve command
• 120 th Services Flight, Montana, special winner for Air National Guard
• 701 st Munitions Support Squadron, Kleine Brogel, Belgium, special award winner for USAFE small site

Two awards are given out for overall excellence. These are very prestigious and deserve special recognition:

• Staff Sergeant Cinnamon Calloway of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, multiple unit category
• Staff Sergeant Santiago Padilla, Travis Air Force Base, California, single category

Events such as the SFM Networking Breakfast could not happen without the support of sponsors.

SFM would like to thank the following sponsors of the networking breakfast:
ARAMARK
Barber Foods
Ecolab, Inc.
Jump® Asian Express Cuisine(TM)
PepsiCo
The Soyfoods Council in partnership with QUALISOY
Starbucks Foodservice

SPONSORS OF THIS ISSUE: www.galleyline.com Custom & Affordable Cafeteria & Buffet Lines, Salad & Hot Food Bars www.sodexho-usa.com

SFM Members to Receive Complimentary Admission to 2006 IH/M&RS
Through a collaborative relationship with the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show ® (IH/M&RS), SFM members will receive complimentary admission to the 2006 show, taking place November 11-14, 2006, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. This premier hospitality event will connect more than 35,000 industry professionals from around the world with 1,400 trend-setting exhibitors.

Highlighting the market experience is three co-located foodservice shows, complementing the more than 600 culinary exhibitors found at the IH/M&RS. All Asia Food Expo, Expo Comida Latina and Kosherfest, presented by Diversified Business Communications, will add to the IH/M&RS resources with a combined 600 exhibitors and 12,000 attendees, bringing the overall market experience to 2,000 exhibitors and 47,000 attendees. Reciprocal access will be granted for increased opportunities and additional resources for all participants.

The 2006 educational platform will feature 40 sessions for lodging and foodservice professionals, addressing such topics as leadership skills, evolving hotel technology, risk management, responding to trends, foodservice equipment and success as a restaurateur.

Back by popular demand, the 138 th annual Salon of Culinary Art will feature live cooking demonstrations and competitions in a variety of culinary skills, as well as more than 300 "food as art" displays. Presented by the Société Culinaire Philanthropique, the Salon features competitions between chefs from around the world. The exhibit showcases buffet tables, decorated fish and poultry, pastry work and other creatively prepared foods.

The IH/M&RS Demonstration Kitchen will feature pastry and traditional cooking techniques and tasting, on Sunday, November 12, 2006, and Monday, November 13, 2006. The Société Culinaire Philanthropique will present two pastry demonstrations, and Food Arts magazine will provide instruction on beef and pork cooking. Participation by chefs representing the ICA-ACF Big Apple Chapter will round out the demonstration schedule.

SFM members will receive a special online registration code, which will grant complimentary admission. Please visit www.ihmrs.com for additional show information, including seminars, events, networking, exhibitors and travel arrangements.

SFM Women's Council
Shattered Glass: Successful Career Journeys and Insights
Chicago, IL (Ritz Carlton)
This one of a kind program allowed members to hear from five successful women who shared their views of what it takes to be successful in this industry.

Each panelist described their experiences as they climbed the corporate ladder, the challenges and the highlights of their careers.

When asked for advise for young professionals, responses revolved around being conscious of the choices people make and the sacrifices needed to achieve identified goals. Panelists also emphasized the importance of identifying mentors who will serve as role models to challenge professional development.

We would like to thank our panelists; Pat Harris, Helene Kennan, Sheri Miksa, Barbara Timm-Brock and Alice Wheelwright for sharing their time, energy and wisdom with us.

SFM would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of the Women's Council programs:
The Soyfoods Council in partnership with QUALISOY
Starbucks Foodservice
Valley Services, Inc.
The Blodgett Oven Company
Unilever Foodsolutions

SFM WOMEN'S COUNCIL MENTORING PROGRAM - CALL TO ACTION!
If you are a current member of SFM who is ready to explore all the significant benefits of being a mentor and being mentored, we encourage you to complete your application for this important career-building program. If you work with or know someone who may not currently be an SFM member, but who could benefit from a valuable and value-added mentoring experience, please share this edition of FastFacts with them and encourage them to apply.

To apply as a Mentor or Mentee to the WC Mentoring Program, access the Women's Council page of the SFM website and click on the " Learn More about SFM Mentoring " link. There you will find the Mentoring Program Handbook and the Expression of Interest Forms. All you need to do is fill out the form and send it to SFM headquarters. You will be notified about your participation in the program in a few short weeks.

Only you can make your career happen in the major way that you want. Becoming a mentor or mentee could be your investment that lasts a lifetime. For more information about the WC Mentoring Program, contact Maria Richie at SFM Headquarters, (502) 583-3783 or mrichie@hqtrs.com .

SPONSORS OF THIS ISSUE: www.ZeroTransSoy.com/offers.htm www.cgnad.com

MEMBER NEWS
Mentoring in action!
This letter was printed with permission from Kathy Clarkson and Juniper Korkie.

Juniper Korkie and Kathy Clarkson at USA Today's dinner honoring the 2006 Winter Olympic Team

Juniper and I are still really enjoying our mentor/mentee relationship. In fact, I was with her last week. Juniper invited me to a black tie dinner in Washington DC. She works for USA Today and they sponsored a dinner for 1500 to honor the 2006 winter Olympic Team last Tuesday evening. It was a great evening. We got to see all of the Olympic Team Members. While I was there I stayed with her and I went over to USA Today's HQ in McLean, VA to see where she works and meet her boss and the people who she works with. It was so wonderful for me to meet everyone.

I have attached a photo of Juniper and myself that was taken at the black tie dinner last Tuesday. Me and my mentee!!!!!

Thanks for all of your help Amanda,

Enjoy your week,
Kathy

Kathy Clarkson is the Regional Sales Director for New Region Development at Culinart, Inc. Kathy's mentee is Juniper Korkie. Juniper serves as a National Account Manager at USA Today. If you would like to learn more about their experience participating in the SFM Women's Council Mentoring Program, you may contact Kathy at kclarkson@culinartinc.com and Juniper at jkorkie@usatoday.com.

If you have any news that you would like to share with your fellow SFM members, please email the information to mrichie@hqtrs.com. Appropriate items include project and facility announcements, promotions, recent industry awards, speaking engagements, etc. Photographs are encouraged!

The search for SFM's new Executive Director is underway and all inquiries should be directed to FSA President, Joe Broom, at jbroom@hqtrs.com . Meanwhile SFM maintains a strong headquarters staff in Louisville with Maria Richie, Amanda Reeves, Nick Hall, Alex Masterson, Tony Butler, Peg Plaut and other support staff to maintain SFM's programs. Please join the SFM Board of Directors in wishing Greg the best of luck in his new endeavors.

NEW MEMBERS IN MAY

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JUNE

21
SFM Local Networking Event
Sidley Austin
Chicago, IL
http://www.sfm-online.org/pdf/060621LNEChicagoRegForm.doc

22
SFM Schmooze Cruise
New York Harbor
New York, NY
http://www.sfm-online.org/pdf/SFMScmoozeCruise06.pdf

23-26
International Catering Trade Fair (ICTF)
Sidney, Australia
www.ictf.com.au

JULY

11
LeadershipLink: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Webinar format

19-22
The American Cheese Society
2006 National Conference
Portland, Oregon
http://www.cheesesociety.org/

25-29
NACUFS/CCUFSA National Conference
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
http://www.nacufs.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

SEPTEMBER

6-9
International Food & Hospitality Show (IFHS)
Bangkok, Thailand

OCTOBER

4-7
IFMA Fall Symposium
Holiday Inn on the Bay
San Diego, CA

24-26
SFM 2006 National Conference
JW Marriott
Las Vegas, Nevada
3

FastFacts SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
For the fourth year, SFM is offering sponsorships in FastFacts . Distributed via email every month to SFM members, FastFacts is a great way to keep your company name in front of the onsite industry's decision makers. Sponsor monthly or save by committing to a full year. Space is provided for your color logo, link to company website and slogan. Contact Maria Richie at SFM for information on sponsoring future issues at mrichie@hqtrs.com or call 502/583-3783 ext. 247.

For additional information on SFM or any items mentioned in FastFacts, contact:
Society for Foodservice Management
304 West Liberty Street, Suite 201
Louisville, KY 40202
502/583-3783
fax: 502/589-3602
sfm@hqtrs.com
www.sfm-online.org