Foundation Gifts Support Numerous IFT Programs

摘要

Since the December meeting of the IFT Foundation Board, I have reflected on the integral role the Foundation has played in the success of important IFT programs. Every IFT member is a beneficiary of the Foundation's feats and the food industry has been strengthened by the generosity of IFT Foundation donors. Did you know that the IFT Foundation disbursed $8.4 million for IFT programs between 1985 and August 31, 2004 . . . $8,494,243 to be exact? More than $4 million has been awarded in scholarships, fellowships, and awards. More than 2,400 scholarship and fellowship recipients have received $3.6 million since the Foundation's inception. Jonathan Merkle, a member of the Foundation Board Corporate Team said, "I've been involved with the Foundation since I was a student and I have seen what the Foundation has done for the food industry and for the profession. I have stayed involved in order to provide future opportunities to advance the profession, the food industry, and the science."