Young Professionals
A young professional is anyone working in the food industry 10 years or less. The Young Professionals Committee plans social events around the downtown Chicago area as a fun way to network with likeminded peers and to reconnect with former classmates and coworkers.

For the 2010-2011 IFT year we are very much looking forward to increasing Young Professional involvement not only within Chicago Section but IFT as a whole. Our objective is to bring a sense of comfort to those new in the industry. We help recent graduates get their foot in the door leading to success within this vast yet very small food community. If we can help ease newcomers into Chicago’s food community, we feel confident it will help them develop the necessary skills to form connections all over the country and possibly the world – personally and professionally. We achieve this by hosting events where one is surrounding by their peers, people wearing the same slightly uncomfortable new shoes, and open a line of communication help break them in.
Young Professional Committee Co-Chairs:
Suraya Faye Gabel & Michael David Carson
The 2010-2011 Schedule of Events includes a Happy Hour every other month separated by months with a “field trip” either touring a food/beverage facility or fun activity. We are open to suggestions for places to go and things to do both within the city of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs just shoot us an e-mail or come to a Happy Hour and share your thoughts!

Wednesday, March 30

6:00-9:00 PM
 
Greater Chicago Food Depository

Location:
4100 W. Ann Lurie Place
Chicago, IL 60632

773-247-3663
The Young Professionals would like to invite all CSIFT members to their March event in Chicago. 

Join us for a volunteer opportunity with the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD). There will be a 5-10 minute orientation at 6:00 PM about GCFD and warehouse safety.

Our task is mainly to organize their foodstuffs, dispose of expired products, and help with the overall task of feeding those less fortunate than us.

No cost but please register so we know who is coming!

For information on GCFD go to www.chicagosfoodbank.org

Questions? Contact Michael Carson at 847-909-8100 or mcarson@vanheesinc.com

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