Society for Hospitality and Foodservice (SHFM) Foundation

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Please join us for the 2024 SHFM Foundation Gala, which will raise funds to support the important programs of the Foundation. It will be an evening filled with conversation and culinary delights with your SHFM community. This is the essence of the SHFM Foundation, where long-time and new friends alike share great food, while raising money and awareness for those who need it the most. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dShkTTcw

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Meet the chef for the 2024 SHFM Foundation Gala! https://lnkd.in/dShkTTcw Chef Opal Poullard, a two-time Food Network ‘Chopped’ Champion, is a Certified Executive Chef and Certified Culinary Educator through the American Culinary Federation. Chef Opal also carries a Professional Chef 1 certification through the Culinary Institute of America and Level 2 Award in Wines through the Wine and Spirit Education Trust in addition to her Bachelor of Arts degree in Hospitality Management. Her broad knowledge of Culinary comes from her passion to learn from various cultures when traveling around the world including Italy, Spain, England & France. While serving overseas for 7 years in Asia living in both Okinawa, Japan and South Korea, she spent her free time learning more about the food and culture in those locations. After many years abroad and multiple deployments, she served as an Enlisted Aide to various high profile Generals leading to her selection as an Advanced Culinary Instructor at Fort Gregg-Adams. While there she trained over 300 Military Chefs that work for General Officers, The Pentagon and White House. Her prestigious accolades led to her selection by the First Lady of the United States of America, Dr. Jill Biden to be a Guest Chef at the White House in 2023. Chef Opal currently serves as the Vice President of the American Culinary Federation Old Dominion Chapter, as well as an Evaluator, certifying Chefs across America. Post retirement after 20 years in the US Air Force, Chef Opal owns a culinary consulting business, Chef Opal LLC.

The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM) Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports higher education and the military through scholarships and outreach programs. Through its programs, the Foundation is able to create a pipeline of industry talent, exposing students and future leaders to the vast opportunities within our field. Every year at National Conference and the Foundation Gala, the Foundation hosts a silent and in-person auction. Because of the generous donations from friends, colleagues, and peers, the Foundation is able to raise money to support students, the military, and our programs. Show your support of the SHFM Foundation by donating an item, experience, or service to the auction! By donating an item, you will receive brand visibility and organization engagement during the events your item is featured at. Sample donation items can include, but are not limited to: Hotel Stays Gift Baskets Technology Tickets to an Event Gift cards Experiences (wine tasting, dinner party, etc) To support the SHFM Foundation and pledge a donation to the auction, complete this form: https://lnkd.in/gQRdkm_k #SHFMGivesBack #Hospitality #Foodservice #Networking #Foundation #Students #FutureLeaders 

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The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM) Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports higher education and the military through scholarships and outreach programs. Through its programs, the Foundation is able to create a pipeline of industry talent, exposing students and future leaders to the vast opportunities within our field. Every year at National Conference and the Foundation Gala, the Foundation hosts a silent and in-person auction. Because of the generous donations from friends, colleagues, and peers, the Foundation is able to raise money to support students, the military, and our programs. Show your support of the SHFM Foundation by donating an item, experience, or service to the auction! By donating an item, you will receive brand visibility and organization engagement during the events your item is featured at. Sample donation items can include, but are not limited to: Hotel Stays Gift Baskets Technology Tickets to an Event Gift cards Experiences (wine tasting, dinner party, etc) To support the SHFM Foundation and pledge a donation to the auction, complete this form: https://lnkd.in/gQRdkm_k #SHFMGivesBack #Hospitality #Foodservice #Networking #Foundation #Students #FutureLeaders 

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The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM) Foundation is thrilled to share graduation photos of our student members at Michigan State University. Please join the Foundation in congratulating the following students: Jack Edmonds and Julia Fry. The Foundation would also like to recognize Julia for her service as Student Advisor to the Foundation Board this year. SHFM has a long-standing relationship and Student Chapter with Michigan State University, thanks to the commitment from Professor Emeritus Tim Mehlberg and The John and Becky Duffey Professor of Hospitality Business and Director Karthik Namasivayam. The SHFM Foundation looks forward to continued years of partnership and many more successful graduates joining our industry from MSU. To learn more about the SHFM Foundation, visit: https://lnkd.in/dQRnsFTV To request information and a conversation with us, complete this form: https://lnkd.in/eR3HUH8f