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Foundation Fund Committee

Mission Statement
To oversee IAFP Foundation monies, solicit gifts to the Foundation, and identify and fund programs which further the goals and objectives of the Association.

Committee Members
Gale Prince, Chairperson 2008
Phone: 513.236.6264
E-mail: gale@galeprince.com

Don L. Zink, Vice Chairperson 2008
US Food & Drug Admin. – CFSAN
Phone: 301.436.1693
E-mail: donald.zink@fda.hhs.gov

Frank Yiannas, Walt Disney World Company, Board Liaison
Lisa K. Hovey, Staff Liaison
David W. Tharp, Staff Liaison

Members:
Gary R. Acuff, Texas A&M University 2008
J. Stan Bailey, USDA, ARS 2009
Zeb E. Blanton, Jr., SGS North America 2009
Roger L. Cook, New Zealand Food Safety Authority 2009
Robert B. Gravani, Cornell University 2010
Peter Hibbard, Darden Restaurants Inc. 2009
Vickie Lewandowski, Kraft Foods 2010
Robert T. Marshall, University of MO 2009
Susan S. Sumner, Virginia Tech 2009
Fred Weber, Weber Scientific 2010
Wilbur S. Feagan, F & H Food Equipment Co., Advisor
Paul A. Hall, ConAgra Foods, Inc., Advisor  

How to Join
Involvement in committees and professional development groups (PDGs) offers Members the opportunity to share a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Members of committees and PDGs are the architects of the Association structure. They plan, develop and institute many of the Association's projects, including workshops, publications and educational sessions. Technical challenges facing the food safety industry are discussed, examined and debated. Members may volunteer to serve on any number of committees or PDGs that plan and implement activities to meet the Association's mission.

Special Committees provide support services to IAFP on a continuous basis. Individuals are recommended by the Chairperson, subject to the Executive Board's review. Membership consists of a balanced representation from industry, government and education. All appointments are for 2-year renewable terms. Requests for membership should be directed to the Chairperson.

Upcoming Meetings

August 3, 2008
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Columbus, Ohio

In conjunction with IAFP 2008

Minutes

Committee Minutes
IAFP 2007– July 8, 2007
Held at Disney's Contemporary Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Members Present: Gale Prince, Don Zink, Gary Acuff, Stan Bailey, Roger Cook, Bob Gravani, Bob Marshall, Susan Sumner, Fred Weber, Wilbur Feagan and Paul all.

Visitors Present: Jenny Scott and Ed Donnell.

Board and Staff Present: Frank Yiannas, Jeff Farber, David Tharp and Lisa Hovey.

Meeting Called to Order: 3:07 p.m.

Recording Secretary of Minutes: Don Zink.

Old Business: The committee approved the minutes from the last meeting after changing the spelling of one word. Discussed was the outcome of the breakfast meeting in Calgary and the need to find unique ways to recognize major contributors to the Foundation Fund that would not be confused with IAFP Sustaining Member supporter recognition. Also, discussed was the need for training in how to approach and develop major corporate donors. A “Recognition Sub-Committee” was established with Paul Hall, Roger Cook and Fred Weber volunteering to participate. Bob Gravani will facilitate a conference call with a former Cornell University development fund representative to explore ways that we might get training in developing donors.

New Business: The Foundation Fund balance is approximately $593,000 and the fund enjoyed a good return (14%) on investments last year. ConAgra donated $150,000 to the Foundation Fund. Individual contributions are up significantly. Affiliates have contributed over $13,500 in the past 5 years. The committee asked IAFP staff to develop a detailed financial report with 3-year history and 3-year projections by October 15 of 2007. The committee will meet by conference call to consider this information and plan future spending and fundraising activities. The committee agreed to ask the lending library committee to provide a 2 to 3 year plan for upgrading the collection from outdated VHS formats to DVD formats.

Recommendations to Executive Board: None.

Next Meeting Date: To Be Determined.

Meeting Adjourned: 4:35 p.m.

Chairperson: Gale Prince.

Board Response to Recommendations

No recommendations were submitted.

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