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2023 MFPA Fall Meeting

November 8th, 5:30-8:00 pm

University of Minnesota

Room 15

1334 Eckles Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55108

Join us as we gather in-person to discuss food safety at the University of Minnesota for the 2023 Fall Minnesota Food Protection Association Meeting.

5:30-6:30 Networking and appetizers or pizza

6:30-8:00 Meeting, discussion and more networking

Pay parking is available by the department in SC101 parking lot. On street parking on Raymond Ave may be an option as well.

The building is typically locked, so there will be someone present to let you in.

2023 MFPA Spring Meeting

February 21st, 5:30-8:00 pm

Date moved to March 8, 5:30-8:00 pm for weather

American Swedish Institute

2600 Park Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55407

Join us as we gather in-person to discuss food safety at the American Swedish Institute for the 2023 Minnesota Food Protection Association Meeting.

5:30-6:30 Networking cocktail hour in the Turnblad Mansion (beer/wine/non-alcoholic drinks + passed appetizers)

6:30-8:00 Meeting, discussion and more networking in the Folke Bernadotte Conference room (additional appetizers)

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Help pick Spring 2022 meeting date

We are making plans for our next Minnesota Food Protection Association meeting – in person! – and we need your input on date and officer nominations.

Take the Survey

Please complete this anonymous survey by March 18:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KG36L9F

Special Venue – Food and Tour Included

We are making plans to hold our next meeting at Kieran’s Kitchen in the FOOD BUILDING, 1401 Marshall St NE Minneapolis, MN 55413. This would include a meeting room, food, and a tour. Food and venue costs are being paid for from current MFPA funds.

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Meeting venue: Kieran’s Kitchen at the Food Building

Officer Nominations

We are also seeing nominations for Secretary, Treasurer, and Affiliate Delegate. Provide names (including self-nomination) for upcoming elections on page 2 of the survey.

For more information on the open officer positions and elections, see MFPA Bylaws or reach out to a current officer.

Graduating Students Looking for Work

Do you know someone interested in pursuing food safety or related fields? As MFPA members, you can help get the word out on talented individuals. What if you are looking for someone to work in your food safety related field? You can reach out to our Communications committee or our officers and we can feature individuals on our LinkedIn pages.

MFPA Virtual Meeting March 29, 2021 @ 5pm

We are pleased to host our first virtual meeting! We’re going to host a demonstration a mixed reality platform as applied to food safety and quality.

Check your inboxes for meeting link and passcode!

Event Agenda: 5:00 pm – Welcome

5:05 pm Presentation

Invited Speakers: Ryon Huizenga, Ned Rucker “Mixed Reality Demonstration” w/ Microsoft Hololens 2 Ecolab – CIP wet lab

Q&A

5:45 pm – break out session

5:50 pm – return to group session, reporting

5:55 pm – Business meeting

– Committee membership

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Dr. Steven Bowden elected Secretary of MFPA

Steven Bowden

Steven Bowden, Ph.D., has been elected as Secretary of the Minnesota Food Protection Association. The election results were announced at the most recent MFPA meeting on February 25,2020.

Dr. Bowden is an Assistant Professor of the University of Minnesota’s Department of Food Science and Nutrition. Learn more about Dr. Bowden, including his research areas of interest, by visiting his U of M Faculty page.

Please join us in congratulating Steven and welcoming him to the MFPA Board!

2020 IAFP Travel Scholarships and Awards – Deadline February 18, 2020

The deadline to apply for travel scholarships and awards to the 2020 IAFP Annual Meeting is fast approaching. Apply today!

Student Travel Scholarships
The International Association for Food Protection recognizes that students from around the world are the future leaders in the field of food safety. For the 2020 program year, it is our pleasure to support the travel of up to 20 qualified students to attend IAFP 2020, to be held August 2-5 in Cleveland, Ohio. Through generous contributions to the IAFP Foundation, scholarships will be awarded to students from North America, from outside North America and from countries with developing economies, as determined by the Selection Committee.

Deadline for applications is Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

For more details, including instructions on how to apply, go here: https://www.foodprotection.org/get-involved/students/student-travel-scholarship/

Travel Award for State or Provincial Health or Agricultural Department Employees
Presented to state or provincial health or agricultural department employees (epidemiologists, food and molecular microbiologists, and environmental health specialists) working in North America. This award includes a plaque and travel funds to attend the IAFP Annual Meeting.

Deadline for applications is Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

For more details, including instructions on how to apply, go here: https://www.foodprotection.org/about/past-awardees/travel-award-for-state-or-provincial-health-or-agricultural-department-employees/

MFPA Spring Meeting

February 25th, 2020
5:00 – 8:00 PM

LOCATION
Department of Food Science and Nutrition

Room 15, 1334 Eckles Avenue, St. Paul, MN

University of Minnesota

Pizza, Ice Cream (From the Food Science Department), and beverages will be served!

AGENDA
Recognize and introduce new attendees
Treasurers report
Dedicated networking time
Guest speaker:

Come hear Dr. Johan (Job) Ubbink from the University of Minnesota share about about his experience at Nestle and the vision for Food Science and Nutrition Department.

Click here to learn more about Dr. Job Ubbink

DIRECTIONS
The room is in the basement, as you come into the main entrance of the building just take the stairs down and the entrance to the room will be immediately at your right. This is a seminar-type room where we hold a good number of our courses.
There is a parking lot just in front of the building with entrance by Commonwealth Ave. and there are parking meters on the street. If you need any more directions please see: