WFF ANNUAL REGIONAL CONNECTS UNDERWAY
Events Held in 26 Cities Offer Skill Development & Networking
 For Existing & Prospective WFF Members

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 2, 2006) – The Women’s Foodservice Forum‘s (WFF) annual Regional Connects Series is currently being held across 26 cities in the US and Canada now through Spring 2007. As the premier leadership development organization dedicated to elevating women leaders, the WFF Regional Connects offers a great opportunity for learning new skills, networking and focusing on your leadership development competencies.
 
More than 100 WFF existing members and guests attended a recent Chicagoland area Regional Connects held at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL.  The evening was sponsored by Unilever Foodsolutions and featured an interactive panel discussion focusing on one of the WFF’s 10 Core Competencies, Building High Performing Teams .  The panelists discussed what the role of diversity is in building a high-performing team, what makes a team effective, and how a set of unique individuals can impact a high-performing team. The group also discussed how the WFF can be an valuable resource for managers needing guidance on developing their teams and learning how to balance individual needs and strengths.
 
“I was very impressed with the WFF Regional Connects,” said Mike Snograss with Griffith Laboratories. “As someone who is new to the industry, I find it to be very empowering to learn how diversity can help in a very tactical way.”
 
Panel insights were provided by the following industry heavy-hitters: Maria Kurz, Director of Org. Development, Saralee; Mary Adolf, President, COO of the National Restaurant Association; John Flood, Sr. Vice President of Sales, King & Prince Seafood; Dave Slocum, Director of Multi-Unit Sales for the Eastern Division, Performance Food Group/Thomas Proestler Company; Susan Wasylik, Director of Hospitality Academy; Jennifer Aspen, VP Research & Development, Unilever Foodsolutions; Cheryl Kirk, Director, Worldwide Operations, McDonalds Corporations; Christina McDermott, Director of Marketing, Solo Cup Company; Mark Duffy, President of Griffith Laboratories and Catherine Hart, Director of National Accounts, Central Libbey, Inc.

The WFF Regional Connects Series is a valuable program offered by the WFF that allows foodservice professionals to learn and reconnect with peers in an informative, engaging and non-threatening environment. Each Regional Connect event is free for any WFF member who may bring up to three guests.  If you are not currently a member and would like more information about attending Regional Connects, please contact www.womensfoodserviceforum.com.


Upcoming Regional Connects schedule to take place in your area include:
 
 

   November    Location    Sponsor   
   11/2/06    St. Louis, MO    Precision Foods   
   11/2/06    Louisville, KY    Yum Brands   
   11/2/06    Orlando, FL    Darden Restaurants Inc.   
   11/7/06    Miami, FL    Carrabba's Italian Grill   
   11/8/06    Purchase, NY    PepsiCo   
   11/9/06    Southern California    Miniat, Inc.   
   11/9/06    Buffalo, NYH    US Foodservice   
   11/10/06    Charolette, NC    Duke Energy   
   11/14/06    Washington, D.C.    Sodexho   
   11/16/06    Minneapolis, MN    General Mills Bakeries & Foodservice   
  
   January    Location    Sponsor   
   1/9/07    Atlanta, GA    Coca-Cola & Compass Group USA   
   1/29/07    Edmonton, Canada    SYSCO  

 

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With more than 3,000 members from all segments of the foodservice industry, including restaurant operations, manufacturing, distribution, publishing and consulting, Women’s Foodservice Forum is committed to helping elevate women leaders. Through beneficial keynote speeches and workshops at the Annual Leadership Development Conference, Regional Connect events, mentoring and more, WFF provides members with the tools necessary to make a positive difference in their careers. For more information about Women’s Foodservice Forum, please visit the website www.womensfoodserviceforum.com <http://www.womensfoodserviceforum.com>

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