Calendar of Events 2020-2021

Leadership Team
MN IFT's Activity Calendar starts in July and ends in June.

Section Dinner meetings are generally scheduled once per month and include an invited speaker. In addition, the Section also sponsors New Professional Events, Suppliers' Expo, and other ad-hoc events.

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2020-2021 Event Listings

September 30, 2020 - Virtual Dinner Meeting

Where: Zoom Meeting
When: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Topic: Lessons Learnt from COVID-19 in the Food Industry
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October 20, 2020 - New Professionals Virtual Happy Hour

Where: Tuesday, October 20th, 2020
When: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Includes Pumpkin Carving Competition
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December 9, 2020 - New Professionals Virtual Holiday Cookie Decorating

Where: Zoom Meeting
When: Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 @ 5:30 - 7:00 PM
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December 14, 2020 - Virtual Luncheon

Where: Zoom Meeting
When: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Topic: Perspective on sustainability and climate change in the food industry
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January 19, 2021 - New Professionals Virtual Cold Brew Trends and Tasting

Where: Zoom Meeting
When: Tuesday, January 19th, 2021 @ 5:30pm
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February 4, 2021 - Virtual Dairy Meeting

Where: Zoom Meeting
When: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Topic: The Strong Inside™ - A consumer campaign
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February 18, 2021 - New Professionals Mixology Mix ’N’ Mingle

Where: Microsoft Teams Meeting
When: Thursday, February 18th, from 5:30-6:30pm
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March 4, 2021 - Virtual New Professional Career Panel

Where: Zoom Meeting
When: Thursday, March 4th, from 4:30-5:30pm
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March 24, 2021 - Virtual Luncheon

Where: Zoom Meeting
When: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Topic: Technical Development Workshop
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April 27, 2021 - Virtual Macy Award and Student Recognition

Where: Zoom Meeting
When: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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May 19, 2021 - Virtual Luncheon & Online Silent Auction

Where: Zoom Meeting
When: 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Topic: Developments in the Wheat Industry: Tackling Wheat Digestibility
Online Silent Auction opens May 18th at 8:00 AM and closes May 19th at 8:00 PM
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May 21, 2021 - New Professionals IN-PERSON VOLUNTEER EVENT!

Where: Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve
2660 Fawn Lake Drive
NE East Bethel MN 55005
When: Friday, May 21st, from 12:30 – 3:00 PM
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October 12, 2021 - Annual Suppliers' Expo

Where: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55403
When: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
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