OSIFT May Dinner Meeting: End-of-Season Celebration & Community Update

The Oregon Section of IFT (OSIFT) invites you to our May dinner meeting, marking the final regular gathering of our 2025-2026 season.

This special evening will be a chance to come together as a community to reflect on the past year, celebrate our members, and look ahead to what’s next for OSIFT. The program will include:

• A recap of the season and key moments from the year

• Recognition of outgoing board members and long-time contributors

• An OSIFT awards presentation

• A community update and discussion on future direction, including new priorities and opportunities for involvement

We’ll also share updates on how OSIFT is evolving its programming approach for the coming year, including the development of a new steering committee to support future events.

Whether you’ve been involved all season or are looking to get more engaged, this meeting is a great opportunity to connect, reflect, and help shape what comes next.

Why attend:

• Celebrate the close of the OSIFT season with colleagues and peers

• Recognize the contributions of members and community leaders

• Hear updates on OSIFT’s direction and future programming

• Connect with others in a relaxed, community-focused setting

• Learn how to get involved in upcoming initiatives

Schedule

• 5:00 pm - Social + no-host bar

• 6:00 pm - Dinner

• 6:30 pm - Program begins (speaker presentation)

Who it’s for:
Open to anyone connected to OSIFT and Oregon’s food and agriculture community, including members, students, and industry partners. This meeting may be of particular interest to those who have been involved with OSIFT this season or are interested in helping shape future programming.