Mission Statement: To serve as an advisory committee to the Executive Board.
Next Meeting
IAFP 2023
July 16, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Room 710
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
How to Join
Involvement in committees and professional development groups (PDGs) offers Members the opportunity to share a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Members of committees and PDGs are the architects of the Association structure. They plan, develop and institute many of the Association's projects, including workshops, publications and educational sessions. Technical challenges facing the food safety industry are discussed, examined and debated. Members may volunteer to serve on any number of committees or PDGs that plan and implement activities to meet the Association's mission.
Special Committees provide support services to IAFP on a continuous basis. Membership consists of Past Presidents of IAFP.
This committee is enthusiastic about the work of the DEI council and recommends that the board strive for transparent gathering and use of information provided in a timely manner by the DEI Council to the Executive Board.
Board Response: Agreed
2021 Board Response to Recommendations
1. The Past Presidents’ Committee recommends approval of Roger Cook as the new Vice Chair-Elect.
Board Response: Agree
2. The Past Presidents’ Committee recommends the Board consider the addition of a general statement on the IAFP Annual Meeting Registration page stating, “if extenuating circumstances apply, we recommend contacting IAFP for a registration waiver.” The Board can establish the approval process.
Board Response: The Board is sympathetic to these situations. The Foundation Committee will consider funding this recommendation.
2020 Board Response to Recommendations
The Past Presidents’ Committee recommends approval of Kali Kniel as the new Vice Chair-Elect.
Board Response: Agree.
The Past Presidents’ Committee recommends the Board direct David to investigate necessary logistics required for staff to work from home if necessary due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Board Response: Agree. IAFP staff will investigate, gather costs and report to the Board. The Board suggests writing a business continuity plan.
The Past Presidents’ Committee recommends the Board conduct contingency planning in case the 2021 Annual Meeting must also be conducted virtually.
Board Response: Agree.
The Past Presidents’ Committee recommends the Board direct staff to survey exhibitors regarding a pilot program to develop a Technology Showcase to occur at a time other than the Annual Meeting.
Board Response: Agree. IAFP staff to work with Dave Larson to see if the exhibitors have interests in such a program.
The Past Presidents’ Committee recommends the Board investigate asking the Foundation to support scholarships for attendance at IAFP virtual annual meetings, including those individuals who are not allowed to pay registration fees to participate in virtual meetings.
Board Response: This seems too specific of a need to establish a “scholarship” program to address the need. Suggest that if the need arises in the future that individuals contact the IAFP office for the needed support.
2019 Board Response to Recommendations
The Past Presidents’ Committee recommends
approval of Tim Jackson as the new Vice Chair-Elect.
Board Response: Agree.
2018 Board Response to Recommendations
An article for Food Protection Trends should be developed
that provides the history of the Black Pearl Award, the
sponsor, some of the highlights of the companies who have
received the award over the past 25 years, and information
and tips on preparing a strong application. IAFP staff could
facilitate the preparation of the article by providing the
identified author additional materials on the Black Pearl
Award as needed.
Board Response: Agree. Mickey Parish and Linda Harris will collaborate to co-author this article.
Approve Mickey Parish as incoming Vice Chair.
Board Response: Agree.
2017 Board Response to Recommendations
Advertise in publications by NEHA, the Canadian Association of Public Health and other applicable organizations in North America, for the Sanitarian and Travel awards.
Board Response: Agree, staff will look at associated costs vs. benefits.
Explore how CEUs work with NEHA – Board to charge Retail and Education PDGs with exploring process and value of offering CEU accreditation.
Board Response: Agree, staff will look at associated costs vs. benefits.
2016 Board Response to Recommendations
Explore a collaboration with NEHA.
Board Response: The Board requests more information on what benefits IAFP would gain.
Find ways to engage the Affiliates to nominate candidates
for the Sanitarian Award
Board Response: Affiliates and their Members are
encouraged to make Award nominations including
the Sanitarian Award.
Modify the Sanitarian Award to include travel to the
Annual Meeting, registration and a one-year membership.
Board Response: The Award criterion requires
nominees to be IAFP Members. The sponsor could
be asked to provide additional support for travel
expense or the Award recipient could use the honorarium.
Explore a connection with the Canadian Association of
Public Health (the Canadian equivalent of NEHA).
Board Response: The Board requests more information on what benefits IAFP would gain.
Look into CEU certification: Which certifying groups
could we use and how would we implement?
Board Response: Different organizations have differing requirements. Most all will accept IAFP’s Annual Meeting program. The certification body
should be contacted in advance of the Annual Meeting.
Ask the Board to direct the Program Committee to have
one symposium that is targeted to the interests and
needs of local and state public health inspectors.
Board Response: The Program Committee can be made aware of this request.
2015 Board Response to Recommendations
Approve Don Zink as incoming Vice Chair.
Board Response: Approve.
The Executive Board PDG talking points should include an encouragement of PDG members to encourage award nominations.
Board Response: This was included. In addition, the Board included encouragement of members to consider a nomination for IAFP Secretary. IAFP staff will send early reminders to all members on Awards and Secretary nominations.
The board should re-evaluate the Nominating Committee selection and operating process to ensure it meets our current needs. Options could include adding Past Presidents to the Committee and terms of office for the Nominating Committee (as with most other IAFP Committees).
Board Response: Board will review the process and suggest revisions where needed.
2014 Board Response to Recommendations
Approve Don Schaffner as incoming Vice Chair.
Board Response: Approved. Don’s term begins at IAFP 2015.
Investigate whether working with National Geographic on food related efforts is feasible for IAFP. What are their objectives? Tell them who we are, our objectives and determine if we can work together.
Board Response: Staff will investigate.
Develop a plan to rapidly respond to Facebook and other social media activity. This may require a dedicated staff person, and at a minimum, assigned responsibility. Develop “ready” responses. For example: “IAFP is a professional scientific society and not an advocacy group.”
