Current Officers

Section Chair (2012-2013)

Naomi Sundalius
Bellisio Foods

Chair Designate (2013-2014)

Cherie Jones
Kraft Food Ingredients

Past Chair (2011-12)

Kimberly Mikaliunas
Bellisio Foods

Administration & Documentation

Troy Larsgard
Harlan Johnson & Associates

Membership Secretary

Gerry Buescher

Great Plains Subsection Chair

Padmanaban Kirshnan
South Dakota State University

MN IFT Handbook 2012
MN IFT 2012 Handbook
PDF, 40 pages

MN IFT Section Announcements


MN IFT & MISA Charity Golf Tournament
May
14

Registrations for the Charity Golf Tournament are now open! Proceeds from this event support Scholarship Funds for Food Science and Nutrition at University of Minnesota and The Groveland Food Shelf.

If you are not a golf enthusiast, you can join the fun for just the social gathering. Complete information and secure online registration are now available here.


2013 Student Recognition Night Recap

On April 16th, MN-IFT held their annual Student Recognition Night to honor outstanding students of the section. Scholarship awards were presented to students in the following categories; Undergraduate, Graduate, Travel, and the Elwood F. Caldwell Volunteer Service.

In total, 19 awards were given out! The evening also recognized the winners of the Minnesota Academy of Sciences State Competition Award Winners. Congratulations to all of the outstanding recipients!! Click hereto view the winners.


2013 Charity Auctions for College Scholarships Results

We just wrapped up a successful 2013 MN IFT Silent Auction thanks to the support from our wonderful donors and our ambitious MN IFT Members who love helping out a great cause. For the Complete Recap click here.


2012 Suppliers' Expo a Success!

Many thanks to all the Suppliers who registered at this year's expo! The attendees and the volunteers made this year's event a success. Complete detaisl available here.


Your Section - Section of Excellence!

Section of Excellence Congratulations to the members and officers of the Minnesota Section of the IFT! The Section is one of the 15 sections that has been recognized by the National office as 'The Section of Excellence' for FY 2011-12. This award recognizes the efforts that the volunteers have put forth to serve the broader membership in this region. It symbolizes the section's commitment to IFT, the section members, and the food science and technology profession. To learn more about the award, take a look at the award letter.