PHILADELPHIA REGIONAL SECTION

Institute of Food Technologists



May 2008 Dinner Meeting - Sponsored by: Campbell Soup Co.

Student Recognition Night

Location:        Campbell Soup Company
                        John T. Dorrance Center
                        One Campbell Place
                        Camden, NJ 08103

Date:               Tuesday, May 6th 2008

4.00 to 4.30 pm Students arrival and setting up posters
4.30 to 5.30 pm Students tours (pilot plant and sensory lab)-- ONLY STUDENTS
4.30 to 5.30 pm Registration, networking, poster viewing- for MEMBERS
5.30 to 5.45 pm Welcome by Campbell's
5.45 to 6.15 pm Awards ceremony, student recognition, co-op program details
6.15 to 7.00 pm Dinner

Menu:  

        • Appetizers
        • Chicken Marsala w/ wild mushrooms
        • Pasta Primavera w/ alfredo cheese sauce
        • Broiled Salmon w /lemon dill sauce
        • Steamed Squash and mixed veggies
        • Rice Pilaf
        • Soup - Tomato Basil Bisque
        • Dessert - Individual Cupcakes
        • Coffee

Limited alcoholic beverages (for 21 years and older)

7.00 to 7.45 pm Speaker  Dr. John Ruff, Kraft Foods

7.45 to 8.00 pm Q & A
8.00 to 8.15 pm Raffle prize drawings—funding to be used for student support

Topic:              Building a Career for Global Food Industry

 Speaker Bio:                       

Senior Vice President, Global Quality/Scientific Affairs & Nutrition
Kraft Foods Inc.

Education: MA Biochemistry and BA Natural Sciences, Cambridge University.

Affiliations: Kraft Foods (1972-present); Senior Vice President, Global Quality, Scientific Affairs and Nutrition (2003-present); Senior Vice President, Kraft North America R&D (1996-2003); Vice President, Kraft Foods International R&D, Zurich (1992-96); Vice President, Worldwide Coffee R&D (1988-92); Research Director, Maxwell House (1985-88); Assignments in UK, Netherlands, USA, Ireland, Belgium (1972-85); Technical Brand Manager, Proctor & Gamble, UK (1968-72)IFT Activities: IFT Foundation: Chair (2002-2006), Chair, IFT Foundation Corporate Team (1998-2002); First Chair of Annual "Chief Officials" Meeting (1998)

Awards:  Fellow, IFST (UK) (2003); Endrossen Lecturer, U Mass (2003); Several UK & US Patents; Numerous Kraft Awards
 
Other Professional Memberships/Affiliations: Board of Directors, Food Processors Association (1999-2006, Chairman 2005); International Life Science Institute President 2007, Board member since 1998; Board of Directors & Executive Committee of Joffrey Ballet of Chicago (2004-present)

Cost:               $40 pre-registered members
                        $45 pre-registered non-members
                        $45 at the door-Walk-ins not guaranteed 
                        $10 Students   


No Shows Will Be Billed
On-Line RSVP: CLOSED April 30 at 11:30 AM!

For EMERGENCY Call the Philadelphia Section Hotline at 215-631-9432 


Directions:

From North Jersey

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Proceed on the NJ Turnpike to EXIT 4.

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After exiting, turn right onto Rt. 73-North.

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Use right lane - short distance to Rt. 295-South.

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Drive one mile to EXIT 34B. This leads onto Rt. 70-West.

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Follow for 5 miles to Rt. 30-West.

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Use right lane.

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In less than two miles an overhead sign will indicate Campbell Place.

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Turn right (sharp right).

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Drive down ramp (stay left).

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First street on the left is Newton.

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Turn left - stay in left lane.

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At the stop sign, turn left onto 10th Street, get in right lane.

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After the second traffic signal, turn right into Campbell's parking lot.

From Ben Franklin Bridge

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Proceed in right lanes - after toll booths (no toll) the road in front will divide - bear right.

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Follow Rt. 676-South (short distance - use right lane) to EXIT 5A.

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Follow signs indicating Campbell Place.

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Turn right into Campbell's parking lot.

From Philadelphia International Airport Via Walt Whitman Bridge

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Follow Rt. 95-North to the Walt Whitman Bridge - EXIT 15.

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Proceed in right lane.

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At bottom of bridge turn right for Rt. 676-North (immediately get in left lane).

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Follow Rt. 676-North (less than three (3) miles) to EXIT 5A.

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At bottom of ramp, proceed in middle lane.

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After the traffic signal (straight ahead) stay in right lane.

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Continue past two traffic signals, then turn right into Campbell's parking lot.

From Philadelphia International Airport Via Ben Franklin Bridge

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Follow Rt. 95-North (approximately 10 miles) to EXIT 17 - sign reads Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street.

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Straight at traffic signal at bottom of ramp (3rd & Callowhill)

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Proceed in left lane of Callowhill to 6th Street.

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Turn left and follow to Ben Franklin Bridge.

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On bridge, use right lane.

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Drive through toll booth (no toll).

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The road ahead will divide - bear right.

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Follow Rt. 676-South to EXIT 5A.

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At bottom of ramp, bear right and follow signs indicating Campbell Place.

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Turn right into Campbell's parking lot.

From Washington DC / Baltimore, MD

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Drive North to the Delaware Memorial Bridge.

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After the toll, follow Rt. 295-North (look for State Aquarium signs along the highway).

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At EXIT 26 road splits. Bear right - use left lane driving down the ramp, bear left at bottom of ramp and drive straight, to Rt. 676-North.

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At the base of the Walt Whitman Bridge (you do not cross bridge), Rt. 676-North begins in the right lanes.

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Proceed on 676-North for approximately 3 miles to EXIT 5A.

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After ramp, stay in middle lane, pass first traffic signal, proceed straight and stay in right lane.

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After second traffic signal turn right into Campbell's parking lot.

From Shore Points

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Follow Garden State Parkway or Atlantic City Expressway to Rt. 42-North to Rt. 676-North.

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Continue on Rt. 676-North to EXIT 5A.

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At bottom of ramp, proceed in middle lane.

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After the traffic signal (straight ahead) stay in right lane.

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Continue past two traffic signals, then turn right into Campbell's parking lot.

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