SFM WOMEN’S COUNCIL ANNOUNCES ALLIANCE WITH
WOMEN’S FOODSERVICE FORUM (WFF)

LOUISVILLE, KY (August 22, 2006) – The Society for Foodservice Management (SFM) Women’s Council has confirmed an alliance with the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF), it was announced today.  This alliance will allow each organization to share resources and strengthen the mission of engaging the foodservice industry in the development of women’s leadership talent and ensuring career advancement for executive women.


“By partnering with the WFF, The SFM Women’s Council will enhance its educational, leadership and networking resources,” said Amy Greenberg, former president of SFM, chair of the Women's Council Steering Committee, and director of Citigroup Executive Services. “We are thrilled to partner with such a highly regarded organization.”


“The alliance with the SFM Women’s Council is a win-win for both parties,” said Mary Bentley, president of the WFF.  “It not only broadens our presence within the on-site community as a resource for leadership development, but further supports the overall mission of elevating women leaders throughout the foodservice industry.”

The SFM Women’s Council is committed to providing quality educational and networking opportunities to its members and all members of SFM.  The Council’s Educational Development Committee provides speakers who share their expertise on leadership skills, gender and communication. Named the SFM Women’s Council Professional Development Series, education is offered through conferences and tele-forums, making it readily available to everyone regardless of location. The Women’s Council’s mentoring program is specifically designed to assist women in achieving their professional goals.  The program pairs members with an industry professional in a confidential, safe environment to work on career-related issues and explore solutions and challenges.


The Women’s Council currently offers a Leadership Link webinar program that takes place every other month.  On September 12th, the webinar, “Winning at Your Own Game”, is being presented by consultant, Kristen Armstrong of Armstrong Consulting and is accessible to all members. Additionally, nationally recognized author and speaker, Marilyn Sherman, will be discussing “Communicating for results: From Conflict to Cooperation” at the upcoming SFM’s National Conference October 24th-26th in Las Vegas.   For more information, please visit http://www.sfm-online.org.

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The Women’s Foodservice Forum is the premier leadership development community for collective insights and connections that empower women in the Foodservice industry to envision and achieve their highest potential. For more information about Women’s Foodservice Forum, please visit the website www.womensfoodserviceforum.com.


The Women’s Council of SFM provides support and encouragement for SFM women members to develop enhanced leadership skills through mentoring and education. The leadership of the Society for Foodservice Management has supported a member-driven initiative for the Society to take a more active role in supporting and developing women leaders. The SFM Women's Council was officially unveiled at the SFM 25th anniversary national conference in Baltimore in October of 2004. Stay tuned for further details on the 2005 SFM national conference.  For more information, visit http://www.sfm-online.org.

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