YOU’RE INVITED for a magical evening at the stunning Callippe Preserve Golf Course for the NCIFT Holiday Dinner.

Enjoy a night of exceptional cuisine paired with world-class wines. We’re excited to welcome two featured guest speakers – and Chris Gentry and Dr. Zachary Cartwright!

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, December 10th

Time: 6:00 p.m. – Wine & Hors d’Oeuvres Happy Hour, followed by Dinner, Dessert, Student Raffle, and Guest Speaker Presentations

Place: Callippe Preserve Golf Course, 8500 Clubhouse Drive, Pleasanton, California

Featured Speakers and Topics:

Chris Gentry, Director of Corporate Purchasing – Raw Materials, Reser’s Fine Foods

“The Discipline of Strategic Buying: Navigating Challenges while Staying Aggressive”

Dr. Zachary Cartwright, Principal Food Scientist, AQUALAB

“Less Waste, More Taste: A Holiday Gift for Producers of Shelf-Stable Foods & Ingredients "

Student Raffle: UC Davis students will be selling raffle tickets to support their campus clubs. Please consider bringing a prize donation to help make the raffle a success!

Registration Details: Members: $65 | Students: $40 | Non-members: $75

Rates valid through December 5. After December 5 (space permitting),

all tickets will be $85 regardless of membership status.

Seating is limited to the first 100 registrants — reserve your spot early! Would you like to add a little “Happy” to our Happy Hour? Yes, we’re looking for sponsors. Any contribution is welcome. Thank you!

We’re looking forward to seeing you! Please RSVP and submit payment to Imelda Vasquez at ncift@marketingdesigns.net or via phone at 650-802-0888

Contact the host of NCIFT Holiday Dinner 2025