“TO FULFILL HUMAN NEEDS FOR A QUALITY FOOD SUPPLY THROUGH SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION.“
This is the mission of the Southern California Institute of Food Technologists Section, and of its members. In keeping with this mission, SCIFTS is proud to bring you the latest advance in OUR journey toward its fulfillment.
CASCC and SCIFTS and AACT
Golf Outing 2025
Wednesday, Sept. 24 ,2025
Anaheim Hills Golf Club
Registration and Sponsorships
Open April 1
caliscc.org/golf
MAY DINNER MEETING
| DATE: | May 21, 2025 |
| TIME: | 4:30 – Executive Meeting 5:30 – Networking 7:00 – Presentation |
| LOCATION: | Skylinks Golf Course 4800 E. Wardlow Road Long Beach, CA 90808 Directions |
| SPEAKER: | Dr. Yao Olive Li Professor of Food Science and Director of the Student Innovation Idea Labs Cal Poly Pomona |
| TOPIC: | Bridging Science and Innovation: Advancing Food Security and Student Empowerment |
The Southern California Section of Institute of Food Technologists honors Dr. Yao Olive Li, with its 2025 Distinguished Achievement Award.
Dr. Li was nominated by his peers and selected by SCIFTS for her dedication, unique service to SCIFTS and National IFT, and supreme effort on behalf of the food industry and its related businesses. This yearly award honors an individual who has provided continuing and meritorious service to the food science and technology industry, particularly in the southwest United States.
Reservations must be made by Friday, May 16, 4:00 p.m. to guarantee your place at the dinner meeting. Reservations made after the deadline are not guaranteed. After the deadline, please contact the SCIFTS office to ensure availability.
| Dinner Meeting | Price |
|---|---|
| Member with Reservation: | $40.00 |
| Emeritus Member with Reservation: | $25.00 |
| Student Member with Reservation: | $25.00 |
| Non-Member with Reservation: | $50.00 |
*$5.00 Discount with Cash/Check Payment at Door
MEMBERSHIP:
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), the national organization, was founded in 1939 as a non-profit society. Today, this proactive scientific and educational organization has over 13,000 members working in food science, technology, nutrition and related professions in industry, academia and government. As the authoritative voice of food science and technology, IFT brings sound science to the public discussion of food issues.
The Southern California Institute of Food Technologists (SCIFTS) is one of the largest sections of the international society of professional food personnel involved or interested in any of the various aspects of the field of food.
Whether you are a food technologist, researcher, scientist, engineer, executive, administrator, educator, author, marketer, consultant, student, or salesperson, there is a place for you in this multi-faceted organization.
SUBSCRIBER:
If you are not a member of IFT, but wish to receive the SCIFTS Newsletter, purchase an annual subscription. and receive the 10 issue annual newsletter.
Subscription Costs:
- $ 25.00 – Regular subscription
- $ 20.00 – Senior subscription (65+ years old)
- $ 15.00 – Student subscription
Subscribers will also receive special pricing at local SCIFTS events.
Dinner Meetings:
Non-Member Dinner Price is $50.00*
Subscribers will receive a discount on the Non-Member Dinner Meeting price as follows:
- Regular – discount of $10.00 (Subscriber price $40.00*)
- Senior 65+ – discount of $25.00 (Subscriber price $25.00*)
- Student – discount of $25.00 (Subscriber price $25.00*)
*$5.00 Discount with Cash/Check Payment at Door